Chris Swan
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chris Swan, Global Practice Leader for Construction, Design, Technology, and the Environment, is one of the top search professionals in the areas of general contracting, environmental consulting/services, systems integration, cyber-security, digitization, and new technologies.
With 30 years of executive search experience in the industry, Chris leads Board and C-Suite level assignments and understands what it takes to Get It Right and attract candidates that others cannot.
Chris comes from a family dedicated to service. He brings a deep interest and concern for people and leverages this passion when learning about the motivations of the candidates he recruits and the client relationships he creates. Combined with the Orxestra™ Method, Chris offers his clients a competitive edge by attracting the Right Candidate (not just the Best).
For a quarter of a century, Chris has established TRANSEARCH as a global search leader in the Built Environment. He has helped many Boards, CEOs, and other C-Suite leaders make excellent decisions about outstanding candidates that have produced exceptional results by matching the client’s CULTURAL, TEAM, PERFORMANCE, and LEADERSHIP profiles.
Chris is a runner, a father, and a volunteer. He earned an MBA from the Liautaud School of Business at the University of Illinois-Chicago and has a Bachelor’s degree from Drake University in Economics & Political Science. His specialties include; Global Executive Search, Human Resources Management, Talent Scouting, Executive Appraisal, Generalist, Succession Planning, Personality Assessment, and Investment Sourcing.
SUPERPOWERS
- Architecture, Engineering & Construction
- Digital and Connectivity
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Industry and Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- Private Equity, Venture Capital and Financial Services
1658 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite B-337
Chicago, IL 60647