We are delighted to announce that Julie Czarnik has joined Stephens Rickard as a key member of our executive search practice.
Julie brings with her over twenty years of experience in Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and corporate Human Resources with a particular focus on the insurance sector across the United States. She is widely recognised as a strategic and results-oriented leader, with a strong track record of aligning talent strategies with broader business objectives, making her an excellent addition to our growing team and a valuable resource for our clients.
Before joining Stephens Rickard, Julie held the position of Assistant Vice President, Managing Director within The Jacobson Group’s Executive Search practice. In this capacity, she led numerous senior-level appointments, including C-suite and board mandates across the property and casualty, life, and health insurance markets. Julie has been a trusted partner to her clients, guiding complex executive searches, advising leadership teams and boards of directors on succession planning, and delivering exceptional leadership solutions that have had a lasting impact on organisational performance.
Julie’s earlier career encompasses senior leadership roles in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at William Blair & Company, Aon, and Zurich North America, where she played a pivotal role as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, shaping and guiding enterprise talent strategies, workforce planning, and leadership appointments that directly supported and advanced the organisations’ overarching business objectives.
Her consultative approach, modern perspective on executive hiring, and proven ability to cultivate long-term client relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence across the U.S. insurance market. Julie’s appointment reflects our ongoing investment in scaling our search capabilities and enhancing the value we deliver to our clients globally.
