Our Purpose
Cardea Group was founded in 2009 as a boutique executive search firm serving the investment management and alternative asset management community during one of the most uncertain periods in modern financial history. Established in New York, our firm was built to restore integrity, trust, and meaningful value to the executive recruitment process for hedge funds, private equity firms, and other alternative investment organizations.
We believe a thoughtful, transparent approach to executive search and recruitment elevates the experience for clients and candidates alike. By combining deep industry expertise with a relationship-driven mindset, we streamline the hiring process while helping firms identify leadership talent positioned for long-term success.
Meet the Team
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Andrea Colabella
Executive Recruiter & Partner
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Mary Huminski
Executive Recruiter
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Joanna Ballet
Executive Recruiter
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Isabelle Karl
Research Analyst
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Jessica Leffew
Retained Search Coordinator
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Mia Mendez
Executive Search Analyst
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Zora Bissell
Executive Search Analyst
Our Values
Honest Communication & Collaboration
As a relationship-driven executive search firm, we communicate candidly with both clients and candidates to understand motivations, expectations, and long-term goals. The deeper the alignment, the more effective the executive recruitment process becomes—and the stronger the partnership over time.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to supporting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the alternative investment and asset management landscape. Our executive search and recruitment efforts prioritize building diverse leadership pipelines that foster innovation, strengthen decision-making, and support sustainable business growth.
Innovation
The landscape of executive recruitment has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by technology, shifting career priorities, and changing expectations around leadership. As an alternative asset management executive search firm, we continuously adapt how we identify, engage, and attract senior talent to meet the evolving needs of both candidates and investment management firms.
Building Relationships
Executive search is fundamentally a long-term relationship. We maintain enduring partnerships with both clients and candidates, working closely with each throughout the executive recruitment process to ensure thoughtful, well-aligned leadership placements that benefit all parties involved.
Giving Back
Beyond our work in executive search and recruitment, our team shares a deep commitment to giving back. Through charitable initiatives, fundraising efforts, board involvement, and volunteer work, Cardea Group believes in strengthening our communities and contributing meaningfully beyond the workplace.
Cardea Cares
Since inception, Cardea Group has avidly supported organizations and charities dear to our hearts. We have countless stories of our volunteering and fundraising efforts with these non-for-profits and would love to share our adoration for them with you:
