ZRG Adds Financial Services Leader Jim Urquhart as Managing Director

Rochelle Park, NJ and Boston, MA - (8/26/2025) – ZRG, the fastest-growing talent advisory firm in the world, today announced the addition of Jim Urquhart as Managing Director to strengthen its Financial Services and Technology practices. Urquhart will be based in Boston and brings nearly two decades of executive search experience to the global platform.

Urquhart joins ZRG with a specialized focus on C-suite and executive leadership roles spanning general management, go-to-market leadership, finance, and product leadership. His expertise centers particularly on executive search for venture capital and private equity-backed FinTech companies, where he has developed a reputation for accelerating time-to-hire and reducing attrition through proven hiring frameworks and extensive market networks.

"Our clients trust us to bring them the best talent, and Jim's track record is exemplary," said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. "He's not only a leading talent advisor in his sector; he's also the kind of advisor we want for our valued clients."

The strategic addition reflects ZRG's continued expansion in high-growth technology markets, particularly as financial services companies navigate digital transformation and regulatory evolution. Urquhart's deep understanding of both traditional financial services and emerging FinTech landscapes positions him to serve clients across the entire spectrum of financial innovation.

"The combination of boutique look and feel combined with a global platform, is very rare and compelling," said Urquhart. "I was drawn to ZRG by that rare combination and further impressed with how engaged and down-to-earth my new colleagues are."

About ZRG

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is revolutionizing how companies hire and manage talent. With a data-driven approach to executive and professional search, ZRG is changing the way clients think about finding top talent. The company’s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvements to deliver executive searches more quickly and with proven better results.

Backed by private equity investor RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is the fastest-growing firm in the search industry, offering a full suite of retained search, on-demand talent, and consulting and advisory solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.