Director
Leah Comstock Salinas
Leah Comstock Salinas is a Director at the Alexander Group, specializing in executive searches for C-level and management roles across a range of middle market companies, including private equity and venture capital-backed organizations requiring growth minded leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives. She has extensive experience recruiting talented professionals in functional and organizational leadership roles for energy and oil and gas companies, with an emphasis in midstream, energy transition, and carbon capture, as well as across industrial, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and construction sectors.
Ms. Salinas excels at identifying transformational talent for clients navigating changing markets and is sought after for her consultative approach and her keen ability to align clients’ organizational needs with the professional goals of top-tier candidates possessing the same ethos as her clients.
Prior to her executive search career, Ms. Salinas spent 14 successful years as a founder entrepreneur in the event industry, providing her with a firsthand understanding of the talent challenges faced by businesses operating in a competitive, talent-driven marketplace.
"I love learning about my clients, their companies, their cultures, and their challenges. I find search is helping them find a missing puzzle piece for their organization or solving a Rubix cube to get the right fight for the organization. I especially love challenging searches where clients know they have a gap and need someone to fill it but its either a new role for the organization or a role they need improved upon from the previous person."
Education
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Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts
Industry Experience
Industrial
Manufacturing
Construction
Private Equity
Energy
Technology
What do you love about search?
Understanding my client's company, culture, and unique challenges is particularly enjoyable as it allows me to identify the ideal fit for their organization well beyond a candidate’s resume. My competitive nature ensures that I am fully invested in my client's success, delivering exceptional results that provide them with the leadership needed to drive their organization forward and achieve their goals.
What do you think differentiates the Alexander Group from other executive search firms?
The expertise and long tenures of our research team are strong differentiators in the industry. Their dedication to the search process establishes a solid foundation for each search, leveraging insights from seasoned experts rather than junior associates. Our firm’s commitment to client relationships is paramount, as evidenced by decades of repeat clients who trust us as their search partner. The team approaches each search with a unique blend of pride and professionalism, ensuring superior service and results that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
What do you love about your work?
I thrive working on challenging searches, especially situations when a client is adding a new leadership role to their executive team or elevating an existing one and are needing my consultative approach to define the role based on market insights. I also particularly enjoy the offer process, especially when it involves complex negotiations. Challenging and difficult situations allow me to showcase my expertise in achieving successful outcomes for my clients, resulting in securing candidates who would otherwise be difficult to attract without my professional involvement.
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Leah Salinas Joins The Alexander Group Executive Search Team
The Alexander Group proudly announces Leah Salinas has joined the firm as a Director in its Houston office. Salinas’ clients include a broad range of middle-market companies, and private equity and venture capital firms. “Leah’s record of helping clients build impactful executive management teams—particularly in the energy sector—is a terrific fit for us,” said Amanda Brady, Managing Director of The