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Business-first calibration
Each search starts with the client's business, role context, future needs, culture, and constraints before sourcing scales.
Who We Are
Since 1997, we have been digital recruiters for new and established next-generation companies.
Since 1997
placing digital and growth leaders
Mid-level to executive
searches across growth-stage and established companies
Forbes recognized
listed among the Best Executive Recruiting Firms
AC Lion is an executive recruiting firm for fast-growth and emerging technology companies, and for organizations being disrupted by technology. One of the longest-running digital recruiting firms in NYC, AC Lion has helped companies find rare and exceptional digital talent while building an extensive candidate network along the way.
We engage with clients in the way that best fits the role, the circumstance, the culture, and the organization's needs. From mid-level managers to executives, our work combines high-tech sourcing with high-touch recruiting judgment.
With a deep understanding of the digital space, we take a close look at each client's business, current needs, and future needs before developing a targeted search plan. Our sourcing and screening process goes beyond the resume, taking technical expertise, soft skills, and career aspirations into account.
Forbes has recognized AC Lion as one of its Best Executive Recruiting Firms, with AC Lion placing highest among digital-focused firms.
Search Approach
High-touch search for companies building in digital markets.
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Screening beyond the resume
Candidate evaluation considers technical expertise, soft skills, career goals, and fit with the hiring environment.
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Search model fit
The engagement model follows the mandate, from retained executive search to focused recruiting support for specialized digital roles.
Meet the Team
The people behind AC Lion's digital recruiting work.
Meet the recruiters, partners, and operations team behind AC Lion's search work, from founder-led strategy and client relationships to candidate development and recruiting coordination.
Alan Cutter
CEO
Michael Adler
Senior Managing Partner
Ashley Watson
Director of People, Operations, and Culture
Jeff Wernecke
Partner
Josh Marmer
Partner
Stacey (Hecht) Byrne
Managing Director
Cary Quintana
Director
Mary Rider
Director
Sabrina Blom
Director
Nicole Thornton
Senior Recruiter, Digital
Tess Meurling
Recruitment Coordinator
John Lovig
Director of Recruiting
John Hunter
Director of Recruiting
Work With AC Lion
Need specialized recruiting support?
Start with the hiring challenge, the market, and the role. AC Lion will help shape the right recruiting path from there.