The Steady Strategist
As an executive search leader, Rod brings a coach’s mindset to every engagement, guiding clients through the complexities of leadership hiring with a blend of calm precision and deep sector insight. He’s known for his ability to read between the lines, whether evaluating a leadership team’s needs or surfacing that rare candidate who not only fits the brief but transforms the trajectory of a business.
You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction. George Lorimer
Rod is a Principal at O'Neill Consulting, where he delivers end-to-end search execution for private equity-backed and publicly traded companies. Partnering closely with firm leaders, Rod drives every stage of the search process - from developing research strategy and crafting compelling go-to-market narratives, to managing client relationships, mentoring junior consultants, and delivering best-in-class candidates. His expertise spans an array of senior-level roles across renewables, manufacturing, clean technology, and broader industrial sectors.
Rod brings more than a decade of progressive recruiting experience, having most recently served as a Principal at True Search, where he was instrumental in scaling the firm’s climate tech and industrials verticals. There, he led multi-person search teams and acted as a trusted advisor to investors and executives, overseeing full-lifecycle search execution and complex offer negotiations. Rod began his career at Hobbs & Towne, where he advanced from intern to a key execution leader, developing a reputation for delivering with speed, accuracy, and integrity.
Based in the greater Philadelphia area, Rod lives with his wife and newborn son. A lifelong baseball player and competitive golfer, he can often be found on the course or volunteering as a Little League umpire. He’s a regular on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk and an avid traveler - his favorite trip so far being a multi-city adventure through Italy.
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Philadelphia
