biography
Don Leon is Managing Partner at Donald Leon Search and works within the New York City metropolitan market as well as nationally.
His comprehensive understanding of the Technology and Digital vertical has resulted in scores of well-targeted and successful hires throughout his 16+ years of recruiting.
Don’s previous experiences working at a boutique search firm, coupled with his most recent experience at one of the largest global search firms in the executive search business, gives him a unique and varied perspective.
He offers a hands approach at all times, yet adheres to successful “consultative best practices” of the large firms. He is both thoughtful and nimble and puts his clients first, consistently thinking of new ways to help them achieve their business goals and objectives.
Don Leon specializes in placing sales, marketing and business development professionals and executives within digital technology, Ad-Tech, SaaS, publishers, publishing, analytics and media related companies.
He works with Fortune 500 companies as well as early-stage venture-back capital companies.
Having been an early pioneer within the online world, Don comes with a deep understanding of the complexities of digital media and technology. This experience, coupled with his keen awareness of the consistently changing trends within the industry, keeps Don involved in the constantly shifting digital and technology ecosystem.
typical job/search assignments
Sales, sales executives and business development
Detailed understanding with assessment systems, for successfully recruiting sales executives and sales professionals within the digital media and technology ecosystem.
Media and technology companies
North America
Vice Presidient of Sales
Successful in identifying, recruiting and retaining sales talent (sellers, directors and management); with assessment tools to differentiate the super stars from all others.
Top media and technology company
Senior Sales Executive
Successful in identifying, recruiting and retaining sales talent (sellers, directors and management); with assessment tools to differentiate the super stars from all others.
Top media and technology company