Paul Ciancarelli

Paul has over fifteen years of experience in executive search and focuses on recruiting senior leaders within traditional and alternative investment firms, OCIO’s, multi-family offices, and insurance companies. Prior to joining David Barrett Partners in 2021, he was a Partner at Korn Ferry and CTPartners, where he was a senior member of the firm’s Financial Services Practices.

Paul has successfully recruited Presidents and CEOs, Global Heads of Distribution, Chief Marketing Officers, and Heads of Product Strategy as well as team leaders and individual contributors across all distribution channels. Additionally, he partners with a diverse spectrum of wealth managers and fintech platforms to recruit senior leaders across client-facing, investment, and operational roles.

Paul is an active volunteer in his local community and enjoys coaching various youth sports programs.

Paul received a BA in Business from Providence College and obtained an MA in Human Resources & Organizational Behavior from Suffolk University.