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Lead5 Gives Executives 5 Ways to Elevate Their Careers

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Pursue Hidden Jobs First

The Lead5 Community – comprised of our members, research team, and proprietary technology – delivers hidden jobs faster, maximizing your universe of opportunities. Browse recently closed positions.

2

Network With Exclusive Hiring Contacts

We not only provide you with their information, we advise you on the best outreach strategy. Members receive a free consultation to perfect their approach.

3

Exchange Thought Leadership

The Lead5 Executive Community allows you to contribute and learn about career strategies that work.

4

Hone Your Executive Skillset

Connect with career experts and discover exclusive content to take the next step in your career.

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Connect With Peers

The Lead5 Community provides meaningful ways to connect to leaders who work inside and outside your function.

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All members start with a 7-day trial, which grants access to all premium features. You may cancel at any time during your trial and you will not be charged. Your premium membership also includes a career consultation with a Lead5 consultant.
 
Your Lead5 subscription is an essential tool for managing your executive career. Search for your next executive job or expand your professional network. Stay abreast of industry trends like executive compensation and private equity deals.

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The Team

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Josh Wimberley

Co-Founder & CEO

Josh serves as CEO of Lead5. In Josh's previous role as Head of the Financial Officer Practice in North America for Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), he focused on recruiting CFOs across multiple industry sectors. Josh's 20 years in traditional executive search makes him uniquely equipped to understand and address the pain points associated with the executive job search process.

Josh had a distinguished career with Korn/Ferry as he was the youngest partner in the firm at the time of his promotion and one of the youngest practice leaders in the firm's history. In addition, he has been quoted on various leadership and succession topics in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and CFO Magazine.

Josh left Korn/Ferry in 2013 with a vision of creating an online exchange, empowering candidates with intel and transparency on the executive search process.

Josh received his bachelor's degree in management, magna cum laude, from Baylor University.

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Mike Russ

Co-Founder & COO

Mike is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Lead5. His responsibilities as COO include operations, search, business development, and partnership marketing.

Mike comes to Lead5 from Ivie & Associates, a marketing communications firm where he served as Senior Vice President of Operations, leading two business units for the company. During his tenure, he successfully developed and implemented operational solutions both domestically and internationally.

Mike holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Mike is motivated by a philosophy that focuses on growing profit through improved business processes, stronger analytics, and team development.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Finance and Operations from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Lead5 Advisory Board

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Bob Collins - Chairman

Founder and CEO, Robert Collins Group
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James Mendelsohn

Managing Director, Proximo Capital
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Brennan Murray

Partner, Talent at Cressey & Company
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Dave Justus

Chief Financial Officer, Kareo
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Jeremy Fudge

CEO, BAL

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