- Drew Desky, Managing Partner, has over 20 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, credit analysis, and insurance. Prior to Rand Thompson, Drew was a senior banker at Citigroup responsible for business development and relationship management in Financial Institutions. Prior to Citi, he was Vice President at Assurant (formerly Fortis), where he managed Mergers and Acquisitions, rating agency relations, and risk and capital management, as well as acting as Investment Liaison for Assurant Asset Management. Previously, Drew was also a lead analyst at Standard and Poor's and Global Division Credit Officer for the Securities and Insurance Industries at Bank of New York. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College.
Areas of Practice- Investment Banking, M&A, Corporate Development
- Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Private Equity
- Corporate Banking, Credit Rating Agencies
- Wealth Management
- Equity and Fixed Income Research
Contact Drew:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 106
Email: ddesky@randthompson.com 
Jim Scholfield, Managing Partner, is a career search specialist matching clients and candidates within global and boutique investment banks and alternative asset institutions. His strategic marketing analysis defines and identifies opportunities in the investment banking, hedge fund and fund of funds sectors. Prior to joining Rand Thompson in 1999, he had a successful career in television commercials, voice overs and theatre. His talent and skill in the techniques of communication and dialogue provided him a natural transition as he developed his career in the executive search industry. An authority in "The Art of the Interview", he utilizes personal development skills and alternative communication techniques in assisting candidates market resumes and navigate successful career development. Jim earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.Areas of Practice- Investment Banking, M&A, Corporate Development
- Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Private Equity
- Corporate Banking, Credit Rating Agencies
- Equity and Fixed Income Research
Contact Jim:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 107
Email: jscho@randthompson.com
Michael Krugs, Executive Vice President, currently serves as director of the Legal Search Division. His practice is focused on partner and group placements in addition to advising on law firm merger & acquisitions. Current clients include top ranking AMLaw 100 firms, public and private corporations, and local boutique firms.Areas of Practice- Legal, Law Firms, Corporate Attorney Placement
Contact Michael:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 103
Email: mkrugs@randthompson.com
Alan Lesser, Executive Vice President, possesses vast executive search and advisory experience dating back to 1974. His clients are primarily in the financial services area, and his expertise is in accounting & finance, risk, operations, tax, human resources, and various special projects.Areas of Practice- Senior Accounting and Finance (CFO's, Controllers, Treasurers)
- Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Private Equity
- Wealth Management
- Human Resources
- Equity and Fixed Income Research
- Risk Management
Contact Alan:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 109
Email: alesser@randthompson.com
Steve Tourzani, Director, has been in the Financial Services Recruiting industry for over 5 years. He began his career as an entrepreneur and lawyer in California, where he worked for several companies in the capacity of in-house council and executive. He has worked for Thomson Reuters and West LB (A German investment bank) in senior executive recruitment capacities. Steve joined Rand Thompson in March of 2010 as part of our growing Financial Services Practice. He received his Undergraduate Degree from UCLA and Law Degree from UC Hastings.Areas of Practice- Investment Banking, M&A, Corporate Development
- Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Private Equity
- Wealth Management
Contact Steve:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 104
Email: stourzani@randthompson.com
John Mazzei, Managing Partner, has over 25 years in the Human Capital business. His expertise is in executive recruiting and career coaching, and he has worked with outplacement firms. His clients are global investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, regional institutions and financial boutiques. His career coaching is language based and his linguistic observations lead to conversations of maximum possibilities.Areas of Practice- Investment Banking, M&A, Corporate Development
- Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Private Equity
- Corporate Banking, Credit Rating Agencies
- Equity and Fixed Income Research
- Wealth Management
- Not For Profit
Contact John:
(212) 972-0090 Ext. 108
Email: jmazzei@randthompson.com