The Melodist
Connor knows harmony, having jammed on his acoustic guitar for more than 10 years. For him, nothing beats the fun of figuring out which chords seem to be perfectly made for each other. That also applies to bringing client and candidate interests into accord on a search, where he enthusiastically tunes into each candidate’s story and qualifications. While we can’t reveal his favorite candidates, we can share his favorite tune, Broadripple is Burning by Margot and the Nuclear So-So’s, and the fan favorite, Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker.
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. Albert Einstein
Connor is a Principal in Acertitude’s Technology practice, where he leads executive searches for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, with a focus on placing technology officers across industries. He specializes in recruiting CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs – critical leaders who drive innovation and value creation throughout the investment lifecycle.
Additionally, Connor works across industries to place transformational talent, from functional technology leaders to CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and GTM executives within high-growth tech and software businesses. He is deeply experienced in placing value creation professionals, including operating partners, portfolio optimization leads, and carveout specialists, into private equity firms and portfolio teams.
A trusted advisor to investment professionals and operating partners, Connor helps shape talent strategy and organizational structure in alignment with their business goals. His clients rely on him for rigorous talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and calibrated counsel on what great leadership looks like in fast-paced and complex environments.
Connor joined Acertitude in 2020 as an associate, advancing to senior associate in 2022 and principal in 2025. Before joining the firm, Connor served as a senior research associate at Diversified Search, supporting cross-industry searches in technology, financial services, and the nonprofit sector.
Based in Philadelphia, Connor is an explorer at heart, often found discovering new restaurants, tossing a football with friends, or strolling the Schuylkill River Trail. Indoors, he’s equally energized by cooking (with his trio of feline sous-chefs, Nash, Bean, and Orion) or strumming his guitar.
