Golden Gate Capital has worked with a number of retained executive search firms. In partnering with the Lancer Group we found a differentiated search model. They staff two Partners and a team of five research analysts on each assignment. We were very happy with the result, and definitely recommend The Lancer Group.Testimonial_quote_r
— John Gilligan, Principal, Golden Gate Capital

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    Scott Dunklee

    Managing Partner

    Prior to founding The Lancer Group in 1998, Scott worked in the Silicon Valley office of Heidrick & Struggles as a member of the firm’s International Technology Practice with a focus on the Enterprise Software and Telecom market spaces. As the dominant retained search firm in technology, Heidrick & Struggles has successfully recruited executives such as Lou Gerstner at IBM, George Fisher at Eastman Kodak, Ray Lane at Oracle, and Mort Topfer at Dell… Continue

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    Kristie Nova

    Managing Partner

    Kristie joined The Lancer Group in 2004. Prior to the Lancer Group, Kristie served as a Consultant for Slayton International Executive Search, the 18th largest retained executive search firm in the United States. Prior to joining Slayton International, Kristie served as a Consultant with A.T. Kearney Executive Search, formerly an operating division of A.T… Continue

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    Eric Nguyen

    Director of Research

    Eric joined The Lancer Group in 2002 as a Research Analyst and currently serves as the Director of Research. He leads a team of research and sourcing professionals in identifying and developing prospective candidates for client engagements. In addition to providing valuable insight, knowledge, and competitive analysis of the software and technology industries, he also assists in business development support for the Lancer Group… Continue

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    Leonard W Ward

    Consultant

    Leonard joined The Lancer Group in 2007. Most recently, he was Director of Intellectual Property for Global Wireless Entertainment, an entertainment marketing company. Prior to this, he was Director of Operations for the international subsidiary of The Active Network.

    Leonard spent several years in military intelligence. He was trained in Korean language and culture at the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey… Continue

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    Ashley Estes

    Relationship and Business Development Manager

    Ashley joined The Lancer Group in 2008. She manages key client relationships as well as developing new business overseas.

    She graduated cum laude, from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Spanish with a minor in Eastern European Studies. She speaks Spanish fluently with conversational abilities in both French and Portuguese… Continue

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    Claudia Abreu

    Relationship and Business Development Manager

    Claudia joined The Lancer Group in 2007. She manages new business development and key client relationships.

    Claudia is a seasoned executive with five years marketing expertise in corporate environments such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Revlon in New York City.

    Claudia earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Florida State University and is currently pursuing a MBA at The University of San Diego… Continue

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    Christine Vuong

    Relationship and Business Development Manager

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    Megan Wilcox

    Relationship and Business Development Manager

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    Tiffany Hsu

    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Victoria Wang

    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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    Research Analyst

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