Diversified Search Group Welcomes Dr. Rick Barr as Managing Director in Healthcare Practice
October 15 2024 - 11:00AM
Diversified Search Group, ranked among the top firms in Forbes'
list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to
announce the hiring of Dr. Rick Barr as Managing Director in the
Healthcare Practice. With over 30 years of distinguished leadership
in pediatric healthcare, Dr. Barr brings a wealth of expertise in
executive search and leadership consulting to the firm.
In his new role, Dr. Barr will provide strategic talent
consulting to healthcare organizations assisting them with their
succession planning and executive search by leveraging his
extensive experience in clinical operations, research, and
education. His proven track record in recruiting top-tier
leadership will empower clients to navigate the complexities of the
healthcare landscape.
“Dr. Barr’s consultative approach combined with his leadership
and industry experience will provide tremendous value to our
healthcare clients during this time,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO
of Diversified Search Group. “We are excited to have Rick on board
as a key member of our team.”
Dr. Barr has an esteemed career in executive leadership roles
within academic healthcare, having served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Clinical and Academic Officer at the Arkansas
Children’s System. He is recognized for his ability to secure
record funding and elevate research initiatives, making him a
trusted partner for organizations seeking transformative
leadership.
“Dr. Barr’s hiring is a significant milestone for our Healthcare
Practice as we enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs
of our clients,” said Ed Stout, Global Managing Partner,
Healthcare. “His deep industry knowledge and commitment to
advancing healthcare outcomes will be invaluable as we continue to
drive positive impact at our clients.”
“I am honored to join Diversified Search Group and look forward
to contributing to its mission,” said Dr. Barr. “Together, we will
empower healthcare organizations to elevate their leadership and
improve patient care through strategic talent acquisition.”
Dr. Barr is a graduate of West Virginia University and the
University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his
Pediatric Residency at Vanderbilt University and a fellowship in
Pediatric Critical Care at the University of California, San
Francisco. He holds a Master’s in Clinical Investigation from
Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst.
About Diversified Search Group
Diversified Search Group (DSG) is the largest woman-founded and
woman-led executive search firm globally, driven by purpose,
progress, and performance for over five decades. Consistently
recognized by Forbes as one of the Nation’s Top Retained Executive
Search Firms, DSG specializes in transformational leadership
advisory for clients. With a unique approach, DSG harnesses the
collective resources of specialty practices with deep industry
expertise to identify leaders for a changing world. The firm
includes acquisitions such as BioQuest, Koya Partners, Grant
Cooper, Storbeck Search, Alta Associates, EWF, and Yardstick
Management.
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, DSG operates nationwide and
offers global services as the exclusive U.S. partner of
AltoPartners, an international alliance of independent executive
search firms. For more information, visit
diversifiedsearchgroup.com.
About AltoPartners
Established in 2006, AltoPartners is a leading international
alliance of retained executive search and leadership consulting
firms that combines the reach of a global network with the local
knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit of independent partners
working together to find the client’s perfect candidate fit. Today
the alliance covers 64 offices in 37 countries and is ranked in the
Top 10 Global Search Firms.
The AltoPartners alliance has created a distinctive force in
executive search worldwide, giving global coverage across the
Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. For
more information about our work and the countries we cover, please
visit altopartners.com.
Leslie Newbold
Diversified Search Group
+16102204207
leslie.newbold@divsearch.com
