The Wellness Enthusiast

Heather recognizes the multifaceted nature of healthcare, which includes aspects of physical, mental, and social well-being, and considers it integral to both professional endeavors and personal life. She holds the belief that our health significantly impacts our daily routines and choices, shaping her enduring dedication to executive search within the healthcare sector. Heather emphasizes the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and self-care as fundamental components of individual health, and believes that prioritizing this cultivates stronger teamwork, promotes improved collaboration, and enables optimal support for both clients and colleagues.

For it is in giving that we receive. Francis of Assisi

Heather is a partner in the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. She is an industry veteran who excels at partnering with PE-backed companies committed to delivering innovative services and technologies that enhance the quality, reduce costs, and improve the efficiency of the U.S. healthcare system. Heather recognizes key transformation opportunities in the dynamic healthcare ecosystem, connecting clients with exceptional leaders who embody investor vision and drive value creation.

Heather specializes in the recruitment of executive leadership for investor-backed healthcare organizations. With a wealth of experience spanning CEO, COO, and CFO roles, she excels in spearheading senior financial officer assignments. Having successfully completed over 350+ CFO searches across diverse sectors. Heather is instrumental in preparing organizations for seamless CFO succession.

She brings over 20 years of management consulting and executive search expertise, having held senior leadership roles at a boutique healthcare firm serving private equity and emerging enterprises. Her deep knowledge in executive search, finance, and operations offers a unique perspective on organizational strategy and talent, enabling her to recruit and advise high-impact leaders for optimal investor exits. As a recognized healthcare expert, she leverages her extensive network and family medical background. Passionate about empowering women in private equity, Heather expands the talent pool through healthcare leadership opportunities.

Heather earned a BA from The University of Texas. She resides in Dallas with her husband, two teenagers, and their Goldendoodle. Outside the work, she enjoys yoga, snorkeling with her family at the beach, and pursuing her goal of hiking through as many national parks as possible.

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