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At the US Open, watching elite women compete under extraordinary pressure, we kept coming back to something that felt remarkably relevant to the work we do every day.

David Gantshar reflects on an unexpected new role: becoming a grandfather. In this personal essay, he explores legacy, leadership, continuity, and what it means to pass forward values that matter beyond business.

Entrepreneurship isn't limited to founders. Jeremy Sanchez explores why the most valuable entrepreneurial qualities — curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and ownership — can be developed by leaders at every level of an...

What does it mean for a company to be private equity-backed? Learn how PE firms invest, what changes after an investment, and why leadership, talent, and executive hiring become critical drivers of long-term growth.

Jeff Ptalis reflects on how AI and technology are changing executive search, while human judgment, trust, relationships, and the ability to understand leaders remain essential.

Dina Ufberg shares the unexpected lessons she's learned partnering with Mike and Kass Lazerow — about leadership, reinvention, curiosity, and the unglamorous realities of building and growing a business in a rapidly changing world.

Our Codi McCommon brings a finance and operations background to executive recruiting, helping clients understand role context, leadership needs, and long-term team fit.

At NY Tech Week, Merraine was proud to bring together an exceptional group of CFOs, finance leaders, founders, investors, product executives, and advisors for an evening of conversation at Nasdaq MarketSite.

AI is transforming finance and the role of the CFO, pushing organizations to build scalable, trusted teams with stronger leadership and strategy.