The Assembly Team

The executive search firm for private equity-backed software and technology companies seeking a high-touch recruiting experience.

Our team consists of seasoned functional experts with a proven process for sourcing impactful candidates. We invest in our team so you feel confident investing in us – because to find a quality candidate, you need highly-skilled recruiters who don’t leave executive search up to chance. This makes Assembly Group one of the top executive recruiting firms serving clients globally.

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Meet Our Team


Carissa Clark — Founding Partner & CEO

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Mariza Warshawsky — Partner

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Pilar Caldwell — Partner

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Emmy Sanner — Vice President

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Claire Grosek — Director

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Austin Cantwell — Director

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Vicky Kilburne — Director

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Laurie King — Senior Associate & Head of Research

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Aidan Krantz — Associate

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Kiah Cheatham — Senior Analyst

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Mary Blair McLean — Senior Analyst

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Teagan Milford — Senior Analyst

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Elyse Exposito — Vice President, Operations

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Paige Burchett — Senior Associate, Operations

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Kaylee Johnson — Project Coordinator

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Emily Martin — Project Coordinator & Office Manager

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The executive search firm you need to find a high-caliber candidate the first time, every time.

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