Lisa Hooker Joins ZRG’s Austin Office, Technology and Board Practices as Managing Director

Rochelle Park, NJ, September 28, 2020 – ZRG, the fastest-growing global executive search firm, welcomes executive search consultant Lisa Hooker to their Austin office. As Managing Director, she will serve as an active member of the firm’s Technology, Board Services, Private Equity, and Diversity & Inclusion practice groups.

In her 20-plus years of executive search experience, Lisa has completed board and leadership assignments for Fortune 500, mid-cap, and SME clients and technology-focused private equity, pre-IPO, and venture-backed companies alike. C-suite executives and boards of directors count on her guidance with regard to director onboarding, CEO succession, board efficiency, and leadership assessment and development.

Lisa’s career prior to ZRG includes tenures at Odgers Berndtson (Partner) and Bridgestreet Partners (Founding Partner). In addition, she has served as Vice President and North American Technology Practice Leader for A.T. Kearney Executive Search and Technology Practice Leader for Ray & Berndtson; she previously sat on the Board of Directors of the latter. Lisa began her career with numerous sales and marketing roles at MCI Telecommunications.

Lisa’s utmost goal is to deliver superior outcomes on behalf of her clients. She is passionate about diversity and has specific expertise in the areas of AI/machine learning, cybersecurity, IoT, and SaaS. Having lived in Los Angeles for a decade and New York for two, her career has truly seen her work from coast to coast.

“Lisa has an unmatched track record for superior search execution, with many of her assignments completed in 60 days or less,” said CEO of ZRG, Larry Hartmann. “Her dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of her clients has led to an accomplished career thus far, and we’re glad to call her a member of the ZRG team.”

Lisa added, “I’m excited to leverage ZRG’s analytics and the Zi Platform to differentiate myself and deliver the best work for my clients. The culture of the firm aligns with the personal goals I set for myself with each assignment, and I look forward to working with my peers within the Technology Practice and beyond.”

About ZRG

Since 1999, ZRG’s data-driven approach to executive and professional search has been changing the way clients think about identifying top talent, and for over 20 years, clients have trusted us to recruit top talent around the world. Today, ZRG is one of the fastest-growing global firms in the search industry and provides a full suite of retained executive, middle-management, and customized search solutions globally through its offices in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

ZRG matches clients with the right leaders by leveraging technological innovation, years of experience, and an ability to identify quality candidates. Businesses often falter under sub-par leadership, but with each placement, ZRG promises to identify and hire executives fit to meet their clients’ unique needs. ZRG’s analytical process and collaborative culture give us the competitive edge to provide our clients with an industry-leading advantage.