About Us
Our Mission
At Stillwater Executive Search, we are committed to connecting industry-leading talent with pioneering companies in Software and Artificial Intelligence. Through our deep-rooted partnerships with Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, we drive growth and transformation by placing impactful leaders who bring vision, strategy, and results.
Hi I’m Patrick
With over 20 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, and leadership roles, I specialize in connecting top-tier executive talent with high-growth software and AI companies. My expertise spans global firms to start-ups, public companies to private equity-backed ventures, and strategic advisory to hands-on search execution. At Stillwater Executive Search, I partner with leading PE and VC firms to build exceptional leadership teams that drive scale, transformation, and long-term success.
Experience
I have experience leading in-house talent acquisition for private equity, aligning hiring strategies with investment goals. Having worked as a Talent Partner within PE, I understand the nuances of integrating leadership talent post-acquisition and scaling executive teams for rapid growth. My ability to optimize talent frameworks ensures companies have the right leadership in place to drive operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Over the course of my career, I have led and executed hundreds of strategic and executive searches across enterprise software and AI, with a particular focus on GTM, Operations, and Board-level roles. My extensive network of C-level and senior executives allows me to connect high-caliber talent with companies looking to accelerate growth. I have successfully placed leaders across all key functions, including Sales, Marketing, HR, Product, Finance, and Engineering, ensuring organizations secure the right expertise to navigate complex, high-growth environments.
Beyond search execution, I serve as a trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, and investors, helping them develop and refine talent strategies that drive long-term success. My background in sales, sales leadership, and operational strategy gives me a business-first perspective on executive hiring. I partner closely with PE firms to enhance leadership assessment frameworks, ensuring companies attract and retain top-tier executives who can execute on their vision and strategic goals.
