Dan Kepler is a Partner in Chicago. He has an extensive track record of success in executive search and assessment. This includes significant time spent in leadership positions for Russell Reynolds and Heidrick & Struggles, followed by his most recent 10 plus years as a senior partner and hands-on practitioner in a boutique setting. 

Dan is known by his clients as a skilled and thoughtful search professional who has a unique ability to identify, engage and attract high quality leaders who have the required skill set, cultural fit and have a desire to join the team. The result is Dan’s clients hire transformational leaders who make a meaningful impact for years to come. Dan’s ability to keenly understand a client’s needs, then identify those who will thrive in their organization, is why so many of his clients and successful candidates count on him for ongoing advice, strategic insight, and support. 

Dan recruits senior leaders for private and public organizations of all shapes and sizes. This includes Board Directors, CEOs, COOs and CFOs for small, mid-size and large private, public, and private equity backed companies. Additionally, Dan recruits many senior functional leaders in finance, manufacturing operations, supply chain, human resources, sales and marketing, and IT. Dan’s industry expertise spans the industrial, consumer products, transportation, and food industries. 

Dan earned his undergraduate degree in Economics Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and his MBA from DePaul University. He is also a certified Hogan Assessment professional. Dan and his wife reside in Deerfield, Illinois.