Overview

• Founded in 2012 by Struan and Cathy, Breitlane originated as a cleave from The Lancer Group (previously called Bodhi Tree) in 2016, rebranding to reflect its focus on private equity-backed leadership recruitment.
• Located at 299 Park Ave, New York, with 5 employees, the firm specializes in C-level placements for consumer-focused companies undergoing aggressive growth or data-driven transformation.
• Breitlane’s name derives from the German term for ‘wide street,’ symbolizing a clear growth path for clients, inspired by the founders’ experiences in Los Angeles and New York.
• Targets leadership roles critical to EBITDA and topline growth, including High Growth CEOs, COOs, Presidents, and operationally-focused CFOs for private equity-backed firms.
• Co-founders Struan and Cathy collaborated on C-level searches for 10 years prior to establishing Breitlane as an independent entity in 2016.

Specializations

• Executive search for private equity-backed consumer goods and wellness companies undergoing digital or operational scaling.
• Recruitment of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Digital Officers with expertise in data analytics and modern distribution models.
• Placement of operationally-focused CFOs to drive financial strategy in high-growth environments.
• Leadership recruitment for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategies within consumer sectors.

Services & Approach

• Proprietary retained search process for C-level roles (CEO, COO, President, CFO, CMO) in private equity-backed companies.
• Executive placement targeting digital transformation leaders, including Chief Digital Officers and business intelligence specialists.
• Recruitment services for leadership roles critical to mergers, acquisitions, and EBITDA optimization in consumer industries.
• Focused search for High Growth CEOs and Presidents to navigate competitive markets and data-driven business models.