The firm strengthens expertise with two new experienced executive recruiters in key practice areas
May 1, 2025 (King of Prussia, PA) — JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the addition of two distinguished executive recruiters to its growing team of experts. The firm welcomes Dudley Morton to the Legal Practice and Brian Waivada to the firm’s rapidly growing Technology Practice.
Dudley Morton, Partner, brings a unique blend of expertise with nearly 12 years as a practicing attorney and over a decade of executive recruiting experience, providing invaluable insight at the intersection of law and talent acquisition. As a member of the firm’s Legal Practice, Dudley’s primary focus is on recruiting in-house counsel for private equity, venture capital, private, and public companies. With a deep network of high-performing legal talent spanning across a variety of industries, Dudley has spent his search career connecting Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and other senior in-house legal executives with high-growth businesses. Prior to joining JM Search, Dudley was a Managing Director in the In-House Counsel Recruiting Group at Major Lindsey & Africa, where he managed business development, search execution, client and candidate management, and offer negotiation.
Brian Waivada, Partner, brings over 27 years of combined retained executive search and in-house talent acquisition experience to his role within the Technology Practice. With a track record of successfully closing over 450 searches, he has played a key role in private equity placements that have contributed to more than 40 exits—generating over $25 billion in enterprise value. Brian’s expertise spans a broad range of functions, including CEO/GM, CFO/VP Finance, and Operating Partners. Prior to joining JM Search, Brian was a Partner at Bespoke Partners, where he led both the CEO and Financial Officer Practices. He also played a pivotal role in scaling True Search from 30 to over 300 employees. Brian’s early career includes leadership roles in global talent acquisition at McKinsey and BlackRock, as well as private equity executive search at Heidrick & Struggles and Patriarch Partners.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian and Dudley to our growing roster of exceptional Partners,” said Tom Figueroa, Managing Partner at JM Search. “Their extensive experience and proven track records in their respective fields will be invaluable for our clients and their businesses.”
For 45 years, JM Search has remained dedicated to industry and functional specialization, and this announcement underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to deep expertise. By leveraging the collective experience of its new Partners in both executive search and their respective industries, JM Search is further strengthening its ability to meet the evolving needs of clients—ensuring they have the leadership required to navigate industry shifts and drive sustained growth. For more information about JM Search, please visit our website.