John McCrea derives his expertise not only from a 17-year career in executive search but also from direct experience in the critical functional areas for which he recruits.
Professional Focus
More than 15 years’ experience in executive search, along with nearly 40 years’ experience in leadership roles with responsibility for high-level recruitment
C-suite searches across functions, primarily CEO, COO, CMO, CRO and CFO, as well as VPs of marketing, sales and business development
Broad industry experience, particularly in technology, consumer, retail and private equity/venture capital
Business Expertise
Managing Partner of Bialla Partners, a national recruitment firm focused on senior executive search, C-level and board assignments
General Manager, CMO and Business Development roles with successful startups including MarketTools and Egreetings; created, launched, marketed and/or managed several popular apps
Leadership roles within advertising agencies: Senior Partner at J Walter Thompson, led global technology group; founder of Poppe Tyson’s West Coast operation
Earlier roles in advertising with prominent agencies such as Chiat/Day and Grey Advertising; worked with major brands including Dell Computer, Dos Equis Beer, Toshiba, PepsiCo, Samsung and Bank of America
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
Consumer & Retail
Technology
Global Cross-Sector Practices
CEO & Board Services
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Education & Certifications
B.A. from Hamilton College, with graduate work at the University of Southern California
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