Our clients range from large global consulting firms to private equity-backed enterprises to founder-led boutique firms
John “JD” Ruiz specializes in executive search and senior level recruitment across key Technology and Transformation capability areas.
Prior to CTG, JD led executive recruiting for PwC’s Technology & Transformation platform (previously Cloud & Digital and Transformation platforms).
JD began his technology recruiting career at Kforce, serving as the San Diego Market Managing Director, where he was responsible for building, leading, and managing a team supporting the Fortune 100 and start-ups. He holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Florida Southern College.
Chris Careccia, co-founder and Managing Partner at Consulting Talent Group (CTG), specializes in professional services talent acquisition.
With extensive executive search experience, he has partnered with a range of consulting firms, from global firms to private equity-backed to founder-led boutique firms. Chris’s expertise spans Strategy, CFO Advisory, Operations, Supply Chain, Transaction Services, Human Capital, Digital, and Technology.
Previously, he held Partner roles at Heidrick & Struggles and another boutique search firm, focusing on senior-level placements in technology and services. Prior to this, Chris led executive recruiting at Booz & Company (now Strategy& PwC). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
John Thacker, co-founder and Managing Partner at Consulting Talent Group (CTG), brings extensive executive search experience in the consulting and advisory sector.
With a focus on Strategy, Performance Improvement, Digital, Accounting Advisory, and CFO Advisory Services, John offers cross-industry search expertise. Previously, he was a Partner at another boutique search firm and held a leadership role in talent acquisition at Booz & Company (Strategy& PwC).
John began his career as a technology consultant at Deloitte, later transitioning to an executive recruiting role with Ernst & Young. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Florida State University.
Steve Thompson, a Principal with Consulting Talent Group (CTG), specializes in the recruitment of executives within the professional services and technology industries.
Steve has nearly 20 years of experience serving private and public sector clients across management consulting, IT services, outsourcing and digital services. Prior to CTG, Steve was a member of the Business and Professional Services practices at Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry. Additionally, Steve was an Associate Partner at a boutique search firm specializing in professional services. Steve began his career with Deloitte in their audit practice. Steve holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University.