Jim Reo
Partner, executive search
Jim has more than 30 years of experience in the professional and financial services sectors, holding roles in audit, executive coaching and search, and HR leadership at premier companies.
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About
Prior to joining LF Partners, Jim spent 24 years at Capital One Financial Corporation where he built and led the executive recruitment function and held a variety of leadership roles including vice president of talent acquisition. Jim’s expertise in recruiting senior and C-Suite executives, and his role in building the board of directors of Capital One, made a powerful impact on fueling the growth, transformation and success of this Fortune 100 company. Over the last decade, Jim also embarked on a journey of becoming an executive coach to both emerging leaders and experienced executives.
Jim began his career as a CPA. His early experience included roles in audit at Ernst & Young, and executive search at Heidrick & Struggles. A native of New York, he completed his undergraduate degree in accounting at George Washington University, and his training as an executive coach at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. In addition to leadership recruiting and development, Jim is passionate about Italian culture, the outdoors, and inclusion — particularly as an advocate for people with disabilities.
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Our tailored solutions empower businesses to thrive in the fintech landscape. Experience growth and innovation with our expert guidance.
CFO search
Led the chief finance officer search at Strike Acceptance.
Legal
Placed EasyKnock's associate general counsel.
HR and people
Led the VP, head of people search at Tribal Credit.
Venture Capital
Placed the principal, office of the CIO role and principal investor, Asia, at QED Investors.
Companies I’ve worked with
QED Investors
QED Investors is a leading boutique venture capital focused on investing in early stage, disruptive financial services companies.
Strike Acceptance
Strike Acceptance is a subprime automotive lending service that helps customers establish and rebuild their credit
OneMain
OneMain is a financial services company that offers nonprime customers access to credit and insurance
Koalafi
Koalafi offers flexible payment plans and credit-building opportunities for the 121M non-prime U.S. consumers who don't qualify for traditional financing options.
Remitly
International payments company that leverages digital channels to send money internationally.
Quantum
Quantum Lending Solutions is a full spectrum SMB lender providing credit solutions to fund the growth of small businesses.
Tribal credit
Tribal Credit provides corporate credit cards to startups and growing SMEs looking for a better way to pay business expenses and better their financial management.
EasyKnock
EasyKnock offers a sell and leaseback program that allows homeowners access to equity in their homes
Capitol Meridian Partners
Capitol Meridian Partners is a private equity firm focused on identifying, investing in, and transforming businesses operating at the nexus of government and commercial markets.
Mission Lane
Revolutionizing access to financial tools in credit, debit, and beyond to pave a clear way forward for Americans.
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