Retained Search
12M Recruiting specializes in retained searches for senior leadership positions in mission-aligned organizations.
We maintain a network of thousands of professionals across the globe. Many of our searches are for newly created leadership positions. For every search, we maintain an unparalleled commitment to diversity, intentionality, and longevity. Here are a few of our success stories.


Director of the Grauer Institute for Excellence and Innovation
Search dates
Oct 2018 to Jan 2019Start date
Jul 2019Location
Pomfret, CTThe Grauer Institute for Excellence and Innovation is thrilled to announce the hiring of Gwyneth Connell as its second director to lead this five-year-old institute at Pomfret School in Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the Grauer Institute coordinates the ongoing strategic innovation and evolution of the teaching and learning program. Ms. Connell brings a passion for discovery and a professional background in improvisation as leads what is a major strategic pillar at this revered institution.


Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Search dates
Nov 2017 to Feb 2018Start date
Jul 2018Location
San Diego, CASan Diego Jewish Academy, a K-12 pluralistic Jewish day school in San Diego, CA, announces the hiring of Kwaku Aning to lead the new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking. Mr. Aning brings years of experience as an innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial leader.
This new position reports to the head of school.