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Chris Purcell

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President & Executive Managing Partner - Executive Search at Purcell International Group
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Chris Purcell is the President and Executive Managing Partner at Purcell International Group, where he has driven the firms global retained search practice since June 1999. A graduate of the University of San Diego, he has extensive expertise in securing director through officer-level talent for a wide range of clients.

He has a strong history of establishing and growing the firms presence, having started in the Los Angeles office and later opening the San Diego office which became the companys headquarters. He is passionate about talent management, client retention, and fostering a positive candidate experience.

He places immense value on long-term professional relationships, celebrating client and candidate partnerships that have spanned more than 15 years.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President & Executive Managing Partner - Executive Search
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Executive Search
He leads his firm's global retained search practice and is responsible for its strategic implementation, from client development to talent management.
Supply Chain Talent
He began his career in the firm’s Supply Chain Search Practice and maintains a successful track record of placing executives in this function.
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Career

Work history

6-1999
President & Executive Managing Partner - Executive Search
Purcell International Group
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Media appearances

Speakers – AI for Good Summit 2025 (includes Chris Purcell, President & Executive Managing Partner – Executive Search, Purcell International Group). Featured in ITU – AI for Good
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
University of San Diego
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