Odgers Appoints Douglas Madden as Partner in its Technology Practice, Advancing the Firm’s Growth and National Presence in the US

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odgers, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, today announced that Douglas Madden has joined the firm as Partner in its Technology Practice. Based in Silicon Valley, Madden’s appointment marks another step in the continued growth of the firm and further strengthens its ability to support clients on a national scale.

Madden brings more than 20 years of retained executive search experience, advising technology companies and their investors on critical leadership appointments. He has worked extensively with venture capital, private equity, and publicly traded companies, with particular expertise across enterprise software and FinTech. His executive search experience spans CEO, C-suite, and Board-level appointments.

“The companies shaping the future of technology need leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire innovation, and deliver results at scale,” said Kennon Kincaid, CEO, Odgers USA. “Douglas has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to many of the industry's most influential organizations, helping them recruit and develop leadership teams capable of accelerating growth and transformation. His addition significantly adds to the expertise of our technology practice and expands our presence in the Silicon Valley.”

Madden brings more than two decades of experience advising technology companies on executive leadership and talent strategy. He has worked with organizations ranging from venture-backed innovators to established public companies, helping them build leadership teams capable of driving growth, transformation, and market leadership. Prior to joining Odgers, he was a Managing Director in ZRG’s Technology Practice. Earlier, he held senior roles with Korn Ferry and co-founded Renaissance Leadership, a boutique executive search firm focused on serving the technology sector.

“Technology companies today are confronting a level of change unlike anything we've seen before. AI, shifting business models, and global competition are forcing leaders to rethink how they build and lead organizations,” said Madden. “What attracted me to Odgers is its reputation for combining deep market insight with a highly collaborative approach to client service. The firm's breadth of expertise and global reach create a powerful platform for helping clients identify leaders who can drive growth, navigate transformation, and seize new opportunities.”

Madden’s appointment builds on Odgers’ continued investment in its people and capabilities as the firm expands its presence and client offering nationally. With colleagues across the United States and access to Odgers’ global network spanning 33 countries, the firm combines local market knowledge with international reach to help organizations recruit and develop exceptional leaders and teams.