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SRCH 4/79 Executive Search is a woman-owned boutique executive search firm headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, dedicated to transforming organizations through exceptional leadership hires. The firm specializes in CEO, President, and Board Director placements for consumer-facing public companies and private equitybacked businesses, with particular depth in multi-unit franchised environments spanning quick-service restaurants (QSR), consumer services, and health & wellness. Led by Founder and CEO Sheila OGrady, who brings over 25 years of leadership experience, the team blends top-tier search pedigreehoned at Spencer Stuart and Korn Ferrys Global CEO and Boards practiceswith real-world operating expertise. Sheila previously served as President of the Illinois Restaurant Association and co-founded Chicago Gourmet, and earlier served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, experience that underpins the firms commercial acumen, public-private perspective, and expansive executive network. SRCH 4/79 delivers with urgency, ownership of results, and a client-first mindset, providing fully referenced candidates and transparent, thorough assessments. Its precise, research-led methodology aligns leadership capabilities and style with organizational strategy to ensure immediate impact and long-term value creation. As trusted advisors, the firm remains highly accessible throughout each engagement, offering candid market insight and thoughtful counsel rather than delegating critical work to unseen junior teams. Whether building a board, upgrading C-level leadership for growth, or installing proven operators to scale multi-unit systems, SRCH 4/79 focuses on cultural alignment, performance history, and value creation potential. The firm guarantees its work, prioritizes integrity in every relationship, and persists until the right leader is placed. With extensive experience across consumer, financial services, industrial, and professional services boardroom contextsand a core specialization in consumer-facing sectorsthe firm consistently delivers leaders who drive growth, innovation, and lasting success from day one.
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