Appointing a Chief Operating Officer to Support the Growth of a Prominent Single-Family Office
Chicago-based single-family office with interests across multiple businesses and investments
As a prominent single-family office continued to expand its holdings and operational complexity increased, ownership required an experienced executive capable of providing oversight and operational leadership across an evolving portfolio of investments and operating businesses.
The search required a rare combination of operational leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, executive presence, and the ability to navigate a family office environment. Candidates needed the credibility to work directly alongside ownership while managing the multiple operating businesses and investment interests.
Hunton Blake conducted a highly targeted retained search, mapping the market for executives with demonstrated experience operating within family offices or principal-led investment environments. The search focused on candidates who combined operational depth with the interpersonal judgment required to succeed in a closely held ownership structure.
Hunton Blake successfully identified and recruited a Chief Operating Officer with the operational experience, leadership profile, and personal attributes required to support the family’s long-term vision.
The appointment strengthened the organization’s leadership infrastructure and provided ownership with the executive support required to continue growing the portfolio. The COO has played a central role in guiding the next phase of growth across the organization’s investments and operating businesses.
