Director of Recruiting

Jake Fedida

Jake Fedida brings a decade of experience building teams, developing talent, and helping organizations identify exceptional people. As Director of Recruiting, he takes a consultative, relationship-first approach to executive search, partnering closely with clients to understand their business, culture, and long-term hiring objectives.

Executive Profile

Jake spent 10 years at ESPN, where he built a career spanning production, operations, talent development, and talent acquisition. He partnered with leaders across the organization to recruit top talent, develop emerging professionals, strengthen candidate pipelines, and support workforce planning initiatives. His experience managing teams, mentoring employees, and collaborating across multiple business units gives him a well-rounded perspective on what drives successful hiring decisions.

Jake is known for his transparency, responsiveness, and genuine investment in each candidate’s success. He believes recruiting is built on trust and communication, an approach that has earned him the confidence of both hiring leaders and candidates alike. He is passionate about building long-term relationships with clients and candidates, taking the time to understand each organization’s culture and each candidate’s career aspirations, creating matches that drive success for both individuals and the businesses they join.

Jake earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in Management & Leadership, with a concentration in Human Resources, from Purdue University.

Outside of work, Jake is a proud dad, an avid Yankees and Knicks fan, and enjoys hiking with his family.