Patrick Rowan is a member of Spencer Stuart’s Financial Officer and Private Equity practices, specializing in CFO searches for private-equity backed, large multinational, midcap and emerging-growth companies. His extensive knowledge of candidate pools and ability to identify the right moments to engage top talent, combined with his comprehensive understanding of the broader macro environment in the industrials, technology and media sectors, make him a highly sought-after consultant for Spencer Stuart's clients. Patrick is best known for his ability to operate at a fast pace and his agile thinking, which is essential in today’s competitive environment.
Private equity-backed CFO expert with a history of noteworthy placements
- Patrick has led over 400 searches, with a strong track record of diverse placements for CFOs, other high-level financial leaders and audit chairs.
- He is a client- and relationship-driven professional motivated by complex, dynamic search assignments.
- Patrick joined Spencer Stuart from Bigelow Tea, where he was a sales executive.
He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in political science.