For more than 30 years, Patrick (Pat) has provided executive search and leadership advisory services to a broad range of clients. Before joining Lochlin Partners, he served as the Managing Partner of Heidrick & Struggles’ Washington office and was a key member of the firm’s senior leadership team. Pat began his search career with a boutique firm in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Pat works extensively with clients in government, financial services, technology and professional services organizations, trade and membership associations and not-for-profits, helping these clients build world-class management teams. Within client organizations, Pat provides particular expertise in recruiting senior executives in the areas of general management (Chief Executive Officers and General Managers), financial management (Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, Tax and Audit leadership) and business management functions including marketing, business development, legal and human resources.
Pat began his career in local government, working in land planning and economic development in Tidewater, Virginia. He serves as the Past President and member of the Frostburg State University Foundation Board of Directors and is a current member and former Chair of their College of Business Advisory Board. Pat graduated from Frostburg State University in 1988 with a BS in Urban Geography and Cartography.
Patrick Friel
