Associate
Jonathan Daniels
Jonathan Daniels is an Alexander Group executive search associate specializing in Employer Branding, Compensation & Benefits, Product & Project Management, Workforce Planning, and Recruitment – HR. Jonathan’s background includes supporting startups and financial institutions focusing on Talent Acquisition and HR Strategy.
Prior to joining Alex & Red, Jonathan was senior recruiter for BBVA and founder of NewLoop, an AI-powered platform connecting career builders to hiring managers.
Jonathan received a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business and his SHRM-CP certification in 2020.
Education
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University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Industry Experience
Legal and Professional Services
Tech/Software
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Energy
Not-For-Profit/ Government
What's the highest compliment a client can give you?
The highest praise is earning more business to build out the rest of a client’s leadership team after placing a star at their firm. This is closely followed by client teams complimenting the service and in-depth understanding we have of their business.
What do you think differentiates The Alexander Group from other executive search firms?
I believe what separates The Alexander Group from other search firms is our honed expertise in finding business executives for law firms and professional services organizations alike. Few search firms have cultivated the deep research and close relationships that The Alexander Group has through the decades. While some competitors may be newer, cover more industries, or have more associates, we take an intentional approach, closely partnering with our clients to find the best candidates in the market who can make their business goals a reality.
What do you love about your work?
I love learning about the nuances of clients' businesses, developing search strategies, and connecting with passionate leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. It’s like getting paid to receive an MBA-like education every day.
Recent Articles
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Is an Industry Outsider Right for your Organization?
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Hello, I’m the Internal Candidate…Remember Me?
A few years ago, we received an email from an internal candidate we’d interviewed for a client: “John, you and I met over a year ago during the course of my firm’s Chief Financial Officer search, where I was the internal candidate. While I was not chosen for the position, you communicated often during the