Dan Kalish

Based in our New York office, Dan is our Recruitment Operations Director, focusing on optimizing business activities, streamlining processes, and ensuring the smooth execution of search projects.

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With over a decade of experience in finance and a specialized focus on executive search over the past three years, Dan brings a strategic, systems-driven approach to search operations, process optimization, and team development. He plays a pivotal role in refining how top talent is identified and placed, drawing on a deep understanding of the evolving executive search landscape to deliver world-class experiences to clients around the globe. Known for his passion for leadership and professional development, Dan is dedicated to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Before joining Maven, Dan led high-impact search initiatives that reimagined the retained executive search experience for private equity-backed businesses-delivering measurable efficiency gains and elevating client outcomes.

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Outside the office, Dan enjoys life with his wife and their dog, Ellie. A lifelong learner and avid golfer, he's also an enthusiastic traveler who has explored more than 20 countries in pursuit of new perspectives and great stories.