Theo Keyserling is the Founder and Managing Director of Meridian Group Partners, a retained executive search firm specializing in senior leadership placements for private equity-backed companies, growth-stage businesses, and organizations navigating critical moments of transformation. Since founding the firm in 2010, Theo has built a reputation for discreetly identifying and placing exceptional leaders across the functions that define an organization's leadership core.
With more than 15 years of executive search experience, Theo has advised clients through periods of accelerated growth, organizational restructuring, acquisition integration, succession planning, and leadership modernization. Her approach is intentionally selective, partnering closely with executive teams, boards, and private equity sponsors to recruit leaders who possess both the technical expertise and cultural alignment required to create long-term impact.
Prior to founding Meridian Group Partners, Theo worked for a U.S.-based international executive search firm, where she led senior finance and accounting searches across North America and Europe. Based in both Atlanta and Germany during her tenure, she developed a deep understanding of international talent markets and cross-border search strategies that continue to benefit her clients today.
Earlier in her career, Theo served as President of a national boutique recruitment firm focused on project-based and onsite talent solutions for organizations undergoing significant transition. Under her leadership, the company expanded from a single Atlanta office to a four-office national footprint.
Beyond her professional work, Theo has maintained a longstanding commitment to community leadership and service. Her philanthropic efforts have centered on poverty alleviation, education, and health and wellness initiatives, both locally and internationally. She has served in numerous civic and nonprofit leadership roles, including as a Commissioner for Recreation and Parks in Roswell, Georgia, and as a board member for organizations focused on education, banking, and community development.
In addition to her search practice, Theo is a national speaker on leadership presence, professional communication, and business protocol.
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