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Taylor Somerville

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Taylor Somerville is a key member of Russell Reynolds Associates Technology Practice in Boston, advising the growth equity ecosystem. He specializes in executive searches for SaaS and eCommerce clients, placing C-suite and senior customer-facing leaders. With a BA from the University of Hartford, he has led over 200 successful searches.

His career began in the public sector, where he served as a Legislative Aide in the Connecticut General Assembly. During this time, he was known for strategic planning and successfully managed several state senate political campaigns.

Unique fact: Before entering the corporate world, Taylor was instrumental in creating and expanding Connecticuts Angel Investment Tax Credit program.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How Taylor shows up

Pleasant
Strong-minded
Somewhat Formal

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Taylor cares about

Growth Equity Tech
Advises a wide range of clients from emerging ventures to established market leaders within the SaaS, eCommerce, and internet services sectors on building executive teams.
Executive Recruitment
Has successfully led over 200 executive searches, specializing in placing C-suite roles like CEO, CFO, CTO, and CRO for technology companies.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Executive Director
Russell Reynolds Associates
2011 - 11-2023
Managing Director
Savage Partners, LLC
2007 - 2011
Advisor
Connecticut General Assembly
2006 - 2007
Consultant
SDCC
2005 - 2006
Consultant
Capitol Strategies Group
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Hartford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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