Lucas Group, North America’s premier executive search firm, announced today that they have hired Jamie Hersh as the firm’s new Managing Partner for the Atlanta Accounting and Finance (A&F) office. Hersh comes to Lucas Group with more than 25 years of experience in accounting, operations, business development and executive recruitment for companies across the Southeast.

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Lucas Group Appoints Jamie Hersh New Managing Partner
Will lead Atlanta Accounting and Finance Office
Atlanta, GA – October23, 2012 - Lucas Group, North America’s premier executive search firm,
announced today that they have hired Jamie Hersh as the firm's new Managing Partner for the Atlanta
Accounting and Finance (A&F) office. Hersh comes to Lucas Group with more than 25 years of
experience in accounting, operations, business development and executive recruitment for companies
across the Southeast.
“Jamie commands a wealth of talent and industry experience that will guide her leadership of the Atlanta
office,” said Victor Palumbo, General Manager of Lucas Group's Accounting and Finance Practice
Group. “She has unmatched professional connections and a demonstrated knowledge of the A&F
marketplace. Jamie's experience in industries across the Southeast provides her the insight to truly
discern clients’ talent needs and the skill to solve those challenges with the most capable candidates.”
A Certified Public Accountant who began her career in Big 4, Hersh's industry experience includes
corporate Controllership roles and leadership positions in strategic procurement. Her most recent work
with SolomonEdwardsGroup provided her with the opportunity to successfully deliver both professional
search and consulting services to clients across multiple industries, an important distinction in accounting
and finance recruiting.
“The depth of Jamie's A&F experience and breadth of her professional network enable her to effectively
lead our executive recruiting associates, while delivering top talent to each client,” said Palumbo. “Her
proven track record is well-suited to Lucas Group’s highly collaborative culture, and her ability to blend
analytics and people skills is aligned with our efforts to succeed on behalf of our clients. We welcome
her aboard, and we look forward to achieving long-term results for our clients through her leadership.”
Hersh holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Florida and is a
member of numerous accounting and finance organizations, including the Atlanta Accounting
Professionals Network, Atlanta Finance Professionals, the Chief Finance Officers (CFO) Network and
Strategic Financial Leaders International.
About Lucas Group
Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior
results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 Clients find transcendent, executive talent; Candidates fully realize their career
ambitions; and Associates find professional success. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com and
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