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Shannon Bailey

Managing Director

Shannon drives candidate development for technology leadership searches, shaping target markets, engaging senior executives, and evaluating alignment with each client’s goals, leadership needs, and culture. With more than two decades of executive search experience, she is known for her strategic perspective, deep market insight, relationship-driven approach, and careful attention to the priorities of clients and candidates alike. As CIO Partners’ first employee, Shannon has been instrumental in the firm’s growth since joining in 2001.