About Us | The Locke Group

About Us

The Locke Group Is A Specialist Executive Search Firm Which Partners
With Some Of The Most Well-Respected Companies In Investment Banking
And Markets, Asset Management, And Alternative Investments.

As A Boutique, We Are Deeply Invested In Our Clients – Our Care For Their Experience And the Experience
Of Their Candidates Is Second To None – And We Possess Both The Strength And Flexibility To Deliver
Results Which Help To Power Their Business.

Why Choose
a Boutique?

Investment

Experience

Flexibility

Given the wide availability of search partners, why choose a boutique? The answer is simple – boutiques are more invested in you. As a boutique, The Locke Group is deeply invested in our clients’ success – and it shows in our results. Your strategic success matters to our business, so we work hard to deliver the best talent to power yours.

Beyond results, you deserve a better experience. When you pick a boutique, you pick a partner who is attentive & committed to delivering a professional client experience. The Locke Group takes that commitment to the next level with its focus on the candidate experience. We believe if you want to land top talent in the industry, you need to provide the best experience. Have you considered how your search partners are reflecting on you?

Perhaps most importantly, ‘Boutique’ means flexibility. Like a gymnast, boutiques are strong and flexible – they have the strength to get the results you need without the rigidity of larger firms. When you work with The Locke Group, you get flexibility without sacrificing any measure of strength or quality.

Have you ever felt less than satisfied with the service you’ve received? Experience a more personalized approach – talk to a Partner about how we can tailor our services to your unique needs.

Last but not least, ‘Boutique’ means accessible. Don’t believe us? Try picking up the phone and calling us at 212.430.2024 – we are available and excited to learn more about you.

Read our Candidate Experience Manifesto

Click to read more about our best practices for a stellar candidate experience

Our Team

Sean Locke

Managing Partner and Founder

Sean founded TLG in 2003. He possesses more than two decades of search and advisory experience for front office teams in alternative investments, asset management, and investment banking. His network and approach ensure our clients have access to superior market intelligence and leading talent.

Sean manages the business, guides search strategy and execution across practice areas, and mentors our Search Consultants.

Sean received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Ithaca College. He is also on the advisory board for Special Operators Transition Foundation, an organization committed to helping Special Operations Forces veterans transition into private sector careers. He enjoys living in Westchester with his wife, two children, and playing guitar and golf. Click below to contact Sean.

Tom Hudson

Partner, Alternatives

Tom joined TLG in 2014 and was promoted to Partner in 2019. He has 8 years of search experience for investment and markets organizations, with a specialty in quantitative strategies. He leads the company’s hedge fund business, including discretionary and quantitative investment mandates.

Tom received a Bachelor of Science in Development Sociology from Cornell University. He enjoys life with his wife and family, working on his squash game, and loves both science fiction and real-world, emerging technology. Click below to contact Tom.

Niall McGeever

Team Lead, Alternatives

Niall has 6 years of investment industry search experience. He joined TLG in 2020 and executes searches for alternative investment clients, with a specialty in private markets investment mandates. Prior to TLG, he worked as a Research Analyst at the Denali Group.

Niall received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Siena College. He enjoys living in NYC, traveling, golfing, and watching Siena basketball.

Cannon Kelly

Search Consultant

Cannon joined TLG in 2022 and executes searches for investment banking clients, with specialties in advisory, industry coverage, and debt markets. Prior to TLG, he consulted for hedge fund companies as a Client Associate at Third Bridge Group.

Cannon received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Supply and Value Chain Management from Texas Christian University. He enjoys living in NYC, playing guitar, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

Cristina Figler

Business Manager

Cristina joined TLG in 2021. She is the team’s administrative engine and drives critical research projects for the company. Together, she has 10 years of recruitment and corporate HR experience.

Cristina received a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication and Sociology from SUNY Brockport. She lives in Bozeman, MT with her husband and their golden retrievers, Nova & Naia. She enjoys spending time with her family and getting out in nature.

Mica Chenault

Research Consultant

Mica has seven years of professional experience, including two years in the Executive Search industry. She joined TLG in 2022 and is responsible for executing the company’s research agenda, including recruitment and business development initiatives. Prior to joining TLG, she worked in business development research for Robert Half’s Executive Search group.

Mica received a BA in French Language & Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. If you’re in Milwaukee, you can catch her teaching and practicing yoga, exploring nature, relaxing on the beach of Lake Michigan, and attending live performances.

Our Search Process

The best search consultants are systematic in their approach, but our
drive to provide thoughtful, high-touch service sets us apart.

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