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Tom Johnston

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CEO - Managing Partner at Synova Talent Solutions
📍 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

With over 35 years in executive recruiting, Tom is a serial entrepreneur who founded Synova Talent Solutions, MyHuntPath, and SearchPath. He specializes in placing top-tier talent in the Search, Staffing, and Technology sectors and is a Senior Advisor at ZRG Partners. He earned his BA from St. Bonaventure University. Colleagues describe him as high-energy and a great team player.

Based in the Cleveland area, Tom is the author of "Where’s Your Buffalo? ", a book focused on career management and finding professional passion. A significant personal interest is his involvement with Bull Mastiffs, having previously won a "Best in Show" award for one of his dogs.

Unique fact: Tom is known professionally as the “Headhunter for Headhunters” for his expertise in recruiting top talent for the executive search industry itself.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
CEO - Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Talent Acquisition
A pioneering figure in the executive recruiting industry for over 35 years, founding multiple firms like Synova Talent Solutions to innovate in talent acquisition.
Career Management
Authored the book "Where’s Your Buffalo? " and founded MyHuntPath, a platform dedicated to helping professionals manage and advance their careers.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
CEO - Managing Partner
Synova Talent Solutions
1-2007
Founder / Chairman
MyHuntPath
3-2020 - 7-2024
Senior Advisor
ZRG Partners, LLC
7-2005 - 7-2024
Founder / Chairman Emeritus
SearchPath Inc.
7-1997 - 3-2020
Managing Partner
SearchPath ATH Group
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Education
1977 - 1979
BA
St. Bonaventure University
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