17 eCommerce Recruiters Driving Growth in Retail
Discover the best ecommerce recruiters & headhunters who are shaping the retail and DTC landscape by connecting companies with top talent. ↓
The e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth, largely driven by the talent behind them. At the forefront of this transformation are the ecommerce recruiters, who specialize in identifying and placing the leaders that power these thriving industries. From helping startups scale to assisting established brands in their digital transformation, these professionals are crucial in shaping the future of ecommerce.
Below is a curated and ranked list of top ecommerce recruiters, each recognized for their exceptional ability to source top-tier talent and fuel the rapid expansion of the retail and DTC markets.
- Camille Fetter
- Nicole Balsam
- Celeste Gudas
- Lauren Stiebing
- Edouard Thoumyre
- Lindsay Trout
- Jerry Bernhart
- Fiona Vickers
- Alan Cutter
- Paul Daversa
- Jeff DeFazio
- Gail Kenny
- Jonathan Hall
- Rob Bowerman
- Job Voorhoeve
- Bob Van Rossum
- Anthony Laudico
Below we provide more detailed profiles of each recruiter.
Camille Fetter
Nationality: American
Camille is the Founder & CEO of Talentfoot Executive Search.
For nearly two decades she’s built game-changing leadership teams for startups, Fortune 50 brands, agencies, and tech providers. Camille has been featured in WSJ, Forbes, Digiday, etc., and is noted for integrating data, tech, and people in marketing/e-commerce leadership hires.
- LinkedIn: Camille Fetter
- X (Twitter): @onlinerecruiter
Nicole Balsam
Nationality: American
Specializing in recruiting leadership teams for digitally enabled consumer products and services businesses, I’ve helped clients launch new digital ventures, driving their growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Nicole is the Principal at Heidrick & Struggles (New York), Consumer Digital practice.
Nicole “specializes in recruiting leadership teams for digitally enabled consumer products and services businesses”, from D2C and e-commerce retailers to SaaS and fintech. She has executed CXO and VP searches for both Fortune 500 and high-growth DTC brands, often helping clients launch new digital ventures.
- LinkedIn: Nicole Balsam
Celeste Gudas
Nationality: American
Celeste is the Founder & CEO of 24 Seven Talent, a global staffing firm for fashion, retail, and digital.
Celeste has two decades of experience placing creative and e-commerce talent. She notes that while companies may be cautious, “the one robust sector is digital”, with huge demand for talent in e-commerce and online marketing. Under her leadership, 24 Seven has grown into a top women-owned recruitment firm (Top 10 in NY) and frequently publishes industry job market reports.
- LinkedIn: Celeste Gudas
Lauren Stiebing
Nationality: American
Lauren is the Founder & CEO of LS International.
A specialist in consumer goods and retail recruitment, Lauren has placed elite CEOs, CMOs, and e-commerce leaders across the US, Europe, MEA, and Asia. She brings “wealth of experience” finding and winning top digital talent for FMCG companies and retailers.
- LinkedIn: Lauren Stiebing
- X (Twitter): @LaurenStiebing
Edouard Thoumyre
Nationality: French
Edouard is the Managing Partner of ACCUR Recruiting.
Edouard founded ACCUR in 2006 and has since become “a key player” in executive search for consumer & luxury sectors, including e-commerce. His firm has been ranked on the Forbes Top 100 Executive Search list since 2018. He has placed digital and omnichannel leaders at brands like L’Oréal and LVMH.
- LinkedIn: Edouard Thoumyre
Lindsay Trout
Nationality: American
Lindsay is the Global Digital Practice Leader at Egon Zehnder.
Lindsay leads Egon Zehnder’s worldwide Digital & eCommerce executive search efforts, advising companies on Chief Digital Officer and digital GM hires. A thought leader on digital leadership (e.g., CDO Decoded study), she helps traditional and online businesses alike find transformational e-commerce leaders.
- LinkedIn: Lindsay Trout
Jerry Bernhart
Nationality: American
Jerry is the Principal of Bernhart Associates Executive Search, and a pioneer in e-commerce recruitment.
For over 33 years he has been “one of the nation’s preeminent executive recruiters in digital, ecommerce, and omnichannel marketing”, operating as a boutique solo practitioner. Jerry has placed 1,200+ digital marketing and e-com professionals (startups to Fortune 500) and authored the book “Careers in Ecommerce and Digital Marketing.”
- LinkedIn: Jerry Bernhart
- X (Twitter): @jerrybernhart
Fiona Vickers
Nationality: British
Fiona is the Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry (London) and co-Global Digital Practice Leader.
With 20+ years in executive search, Fiona has been an “active and recognized force in the digital world since 1996.” She leads Korn Ferry’s Digital practice across EMEA, placing CEOs, CDOs, and e-commerce leaders for both “pure-play” digital companies and traditional firms undergoing transformation.
- LinkedIn: Fiona Vickers
Alan Cutter
Nationality: American
Alan is the CEO of AC Lion (New York’s premier digital media recruiting agency).
For over 20 years Alan has placed key e-commerce and adtech executives – “companies like Google, Yahoo, Twitter, Facebook, Apple…” – that became the backbone of the internet economy. An active angel investor, Alan is frequently quoted in business media for his insights on digital hiring.
- LinkedIn: Alan Cutter
- X (Twitter): @aclionceo
Paul Daversa
Nationality: American
Paul is the CEO of Daversa Partners, “the leading executive search firm to the VC and start-up community in the tech sector.”
Paul is consistently ranked among the top headhunters in America for high-impact placements at emerging growth companies. His 40-person firm builds the executive teams behind unicorns in Silicon Valley and beyond – e.g. Daversa filled CFO roles at Twitter, Groupon, Gilt and others during their hyper-growth phases.
- LinkedIn: Paul Daversa
- X (Twitter): @pauldaversa
Jeff DeFazio
Nationality: American
Jeff is the Managing Partner of Carpe Diem Partners and former Global Digital Practice Leader at Boyden.
Jeff has over a decade of experience building executive teams and previously served as a CEO and CMO himself. He launched Carpe Diem in 2019 with a focus on disruptive search models and has articulated new principles for serving clients in the digital age.
- LinkedIn: Jeff DeFazio
Gail Kenny
Nationality: British
Gail is the Founder of Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment in the UK, regarded as “the market leader” in travel, leisure and digital recruitment.
For almost two decades Gail has connected top e-commerce and digital talent with online travel and hospitality brands, leveraging an unparalleled network in her niche. Her firm is noted for its deep understanding of the digital landscape and high service standards in e-commerce and tech recruiting.
- LinkedIn: Gail Kenny
Jonathan Hall
Nationality: British
Jonathan “Johnny” is the Founder of Cranberry Panda, a multi-award-winning U.K. e-commerce recruitment agency.
He scaled “the LinkedIn eCommerce jobs” community and built Cranberry Panda as a culture-focused firm. Hall’s philosophy is “creating happiness, one job at a time”, distinguishing his agency in the aggressive recruitment market.
- LinkedIn: Jonathan Hall
Rob Bowerman
Nationality: American
Rob is the President of The Bowerman Group, a top luxury retail and e-commerce executive search firm.
Rob has been an executive recruiter since 1994 and launched Bowerman Group in 2009 to fill the “white space” between big retained firms and transactional agencies. His relationship-centric team is repeatedly recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best executive recruiting firms, placing leaders for brands like Burberry, MoMA, and Michael Kors.
- LinkedIn: Rob Bowerman
Job Voorhoeve
Nationality: Dutch
Job is the Global Digital Practice Leader and Partner at Amrop, based in the Netherlands.
With senior experience in executive search and leadership consulting, Job advises companies worldwide on hiring top digital and e-commerce executives. He plays a key role in Amrop’s professional services and digital practice, helping organizations navigate digital disruption by securing transformational talent.
- LinkedIn: Job Voorhoeve
Bob Van Rossum
Nationality: American
Bob is the President of MarketPro, a leading marketing and e-commerce executive search firm he has led since 1999.
Bob is regarded as one of the top marketing recruiters in the U.S., connecting CMOs, CDOs, and Heads of eCommerce with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies. He frequently shares hiring insights (e.g., via Adweek and Adobe) and emphasizes aligning digital talent with business impact.
- LinkedIn: Bob Van Rossum
- X (Twitter): @mktgexecsearch
Anthony Laudico
Nationality: American
Anthony is the Former Global Digital Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart.
Anthony is a veteran headhunter who led Spencer Stuart’s efforts in placing chief digital officers and e-commerce leaders for clients globally. Now an independent advisor, he remains influential in the digital executive search arena, leveraging his Spencer Stuart pedigree in helping companies find top digital commerce talent.
- LinkedIn: Anthony Laudico
Sum Up
These leading ecommerce recruiters have played a pivotal role in accelerating growth within the retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sectors. By expertly sourcing top talent and driving digital innovation, they’ve shaped the landscape of the industry. However, working directly with these high-demand professionals can be difficult due to their limited availability and often steep fees.
A valuable alternative is partnering with EchoGlobal. With our deep industry knowledge and expansive global network, we can connect you with the right ecommerce talent to fuel your growth efficiently.
Note: We’ve dedicated significant time and effort to creating and verifying this curated list of top professionals. However, if you believe a correction or addition is needed, feel free to reach out. We’ll gladly review and update the page.
Lou Reverchuk