Jeffory Hibbert

Bio

Jeff Hibbert is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of the Laurel Group and leads executive level searches, operations and business development for the firm. Prior to this new venture, Jeff was recruited to Heidrick & Struggles’ Silicon Valley Office as Global Practice Lead for the Engineering & Technology Specialty Practice and to help launch the Seattle office. He was also a member of the International Technology Practice, which is now the industry's largest specialty practice, annually executing approximately 2600 officer-level searches worldwide for technology companies. Specializing in searches for emerging and transforming technology businesses, he has served clients in Internet, SAN, wireless, and other software, systems, and networking sectors. Jeff has an extensive track record of completing assignments in all functions in high technology. Jeff’s clients' range from entrepreneurial companies to later stage growth companies, with a particular geographic focus on Silicon Valley, the Northwest and multinational enterprises. Recent clients include Amazon.com, Charles Schwab, Blue Pumpkin Software, Intira, KANA Communications, BroadVision, K2 Optronics, Exponent, Qpass, eTunnels, NetStock Corporation, CashEdge, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Attachmate, Applied Voice Technology, Active Voice, and Cipient Networks. In addition to many CEO, CTO and VPE searches over the past few years, Jeff is a regular speaker and discussion group leader on the evolving role of the Executive Engineer and has undertaken a number of Advisory and Corporate Board organization design projects. Jeff’s board experience includes non-executive roles and advisory member for emerging technology companies in the Silicon Valley. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science from Western Illinois University and was a Graduate Assistant at the University of Missouri.

Career

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Laurel Group LLC Managing Partner Email: [email protected]