HOLKER WATKIN - Key Persons

Julie Visser

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of JA Talent Partners
  • Head of Executive Coaching for the Toft Group
  • Managing Director - Executive Search
  • Managing Director for ZRG
  • Vice President / Executive Search & Coaching
Julie is the Head of Executive Coaching for The Toft Group, a ZRG Company and has a passion for coaching and recruiting candidates into top roles. Her expertise in talent acquisition and global executive placement has resulted in countless job opportunities for senior level candidates seeking advancement or making a transition in their careers. Prior to joining The Toft Group, Julie enjoyed a 20-year professional career leading and partnering with US companies internal worldwide human resource efforts, including Life Technologies, Thermo Fisher and NuVasive. She understands what companies are seeking when interviewing for top talent and utilizes this knowledge when guiding clients through the job search process. Furthermore, Julie is the Founder and President of JA Talent Partners, a company focused on advancing women in the workplace. She is the author of two workbooks, Reviving Careers and Launching Careers, which are step-by-step guides on how to create a successful job search plan. Julie finds herself in a position to offer solid career transition guidance and enjoys sharing this knowledge through various media and speaking channels. Julie is a Managing Director for ZRG and leads executive search for CEO, CHRO, Executive, and Board of Director level positions for customers working within the Life Science and Healthcare High Tech industry. Julie is also part of ZRG's Human Capital Advisory Team, consulting executives within organizations on internal talent strategies. Julie strongly believes in providing companies with a diverse slate of exceptional talent and has placed C-suite leaders across a range of functions. Julie has worked with organizations of all stages and types, including VC's, early-stage, and top-tiered organizations. She brings unique value, as she has led global talent acquisition functions for life science companies and understands the internal needs and challenges. She enjoys working with entrepreneurial, high growth companies and has developed trusted partnerships with her clients. Julie has built exceptional management teams and thinks outside the box with talent strategies. Julie has a passion for putting people in the right seats and excels at leading executive search for organizations. In addition, Julie advises organizations when they are building internal talent acquisitions capabilities and professionally coaches executives who are in a career transition. Previous Experience Julie previously enjoyed a 20-year professional career, leading and partnering with US companies' internal, worldwide human resources efforts, including Life Technologies, Thermo Fisher, and most recently as the Head of Global Talent Acquisitions for NuVasive. Julie's expertise in strategically developing efficient, streamlined practices to deliver exceptional talent with a focus on diversity has resulted in organizational growth while ensuring shareholder value. Julie has a passion for giving back and authored two workbooks, The Reviving Careers Workbook and The Launching Careers Workbook. She is the President and Founder of JA Talent Partners, focused on advancing women in the workplace, and serves on the board of Access Youth Academy. Education Julie holds a BA in Marketing from the University of Arizona and is an AIRS certified Human Resource and Talent Acquisition Professional.

Ken Lubin

Job Titles:
  • Executive Recruiter and Managing Director at ZRG Partners
  • Managing Director / Boston
Ken Lubin is an executive recruiter and Managing Director at ZRG Partners, a role he has excelled in since 2002. Throughout his career, Ken has carved out a reputation for his expertise in national and global markets, with a specific focus on financial services, specialty lending, Fintech, and technology sectors. His extensive track record includes placing top-tier professionals in C-level, SVP, VP, business development, and operations positions. Ken's success extends both Nationally and Globally, and his keen insights into the European, Asian, and Latin American markets have set him apart as a true industry leader. Previous Experience Ken's professional journey began in 1999 when he entered the recruiting arena with Kforce, specializing in the recruitment of engineering and technology professionals. It was here that he honed the core principles that define his approach to executive recruitment-a profession he views as requiring boundless passion, unwavering drive, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction. Drawing from his background in highly competitive athletics, Ken approaches recruiting as akin to sports, where precision and accuracy are paramount to ensuring a flawless process that identifies the very best candidates. His tenure as a coach in Alpine ski racing, including a stint as Head Coach at Brown University, underscores his dedication to fostering excellence and achieving peak performance. Areas of Expertise Financial Services, Specialty Lending, Fintech, Technology, Private Equity, Emerging Businesses, Sales, and Sports and Entertainment Education Ken Lubin is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College, where he laid the foundation for his career. In addition to his professional pursuits, he actively engages with social media and hosts two thriving podcasts: "The Ultimate Hire" and "Executive Athletes." His commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction is the hallmark of his career, making him a standout figure in the world of executive recruitment.