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Built on strength. Rooted in legacy. Growing your future.

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Our Name

Built on strength. Rooted in legacy.

Alder trees were sourced from Croatia to help build the city of Venice, Italy. This is a wood that doesn't weaken. It gets stronger underwater.

Alder Trees also grow in the mountains of Colorado, where our firm was founded. They thrive in wet, treacherous terrain, often found near brooks.

That's why we chose the name: Alder Brooks.

But it's not just about strength.

It's about legacy. Our Co-Founder & CEO, Mike Mosunic, has deep family roots in Croatia. His father grew up on a small island off the Croatian coast, where a love of nature and hard work shaped the values behind this firm.

For us, Alder is more than a tree.

It's a symbol of family. Of resilience.

Of strength that endures through generations.

Our Why

Alder Brooks helps Investors and CEOs grow companies faster by delivering exceptional leaders who build infrastructure, drive oversized growth, and exceed board expectations.

We are the only executive search firm led by former CEOs in Life Sciences & Healthcare, who bring real-world judgment, deep networks, and firsthand leadership experience to every search.

We're built to help you grow. Hiring exceptional leadership faster, with less risk.

Our Difference

Alder Brooks is the only executive search firm led by former CEOs in Life Sciences & Healthcare

We know the space. We know the pressure. And we know how to find leaders who have an immediate impact on growth.

44

Day Average Time-to-Fill

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Month Guarantee

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CEO Operated

We help clients recruit the leaders who deliver oversized growth and exceed board expectations.

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Leadership
You Just Got Acquired. Now What? A 90-Day Playbook for Navigating M&A

You Just Got Acquired. Now What? A 90-Day Playbook for Navigating M&A

Getting acquired resets everything—titles, influence, and expectations. This article breaks down what determines who succeeds in the first 90 days post-acquisition, and why visibility, alignment, and adaptability matter more than past performance. A practical guide for leaders navigating M&A in healthcare and life sciences.

Strategy
M&A Is Back: Why Culture Integration Will Determine Who Wins

M&A Is Back: Why Culture Integration Will Determine Who Wins

M&A activity is accelerating again across healthcare and life sciences. But while deals are modeled around strategy and financials, most fail at culture integration. This article breaks down why leadership alignment, culture, and execution—not the deal itself—determine success.

Search
Why Recruiting Structure Matters — Even When You Need to Move Fast

Why Recruiting Structure Matters — Even When You Need to Move Fast

Many companies want speed in executive recruiting—but skip the structure that actually makes speed possible. This article explains why clarity, alignment, and a disciplined search process lead to better hires and faster outcomes, especially when recruiting senior leaders under pressure.

Strategy
The Time for Reflection Is Over: Why Executives Must Plan and Execute to Win

The Time for Reflection Is Over: Why Executives Must Plan and Execute to Win

Reflection has its place, but execution is what determines who succeeds — and who gets replaced. This article explores why high-performing executives must reset every year, plan intentionally, protect their energy, and deliver results consistently, especially in investor-backed environments. A practical perspective on performance, pressure, and longevity at the executive level.

Leadership
You Just Got Acquired. Now What? A 90-Day Playbook for Navigating M&A

You Just Got Acquired. Now What? A 90-Day Playbook for Navigating M&A

Getting acquired resets everything—titles, influence, and expectations. This article breaks down what determines who succeeds in the first 90 days post-acquisition, and why visibility, alignment, and adaptability matter more than past performance. A practical guide for leaders navigating M&A in healthcare and life sciences.

Strategy
M&A Is Back: Why Culture Integration Will Determine Who Wins

M&A Is Back: Why Culture Integration Will Determine Who Wins

M&A activity is accelerating again across healthcare and life sciences. But while deals are modeled around strategy and financials, most fail at culture integration. This article breaks down why leadership alignment, culture, and execution—not the deal itself—determine success.

Search
Why Recruiting Structure Matters — Even When You Need to Move Fast

Why Recruiting Structure Matters — Even When You Need to Move Fast

Many companies want speed in executive recruiting—but skip the structure that actually makes speed possible. This article explains why clarity, alignment, and a disciplined search process lead to better hires and faster outcomes, especially when recruiting senior leaders under pressure.

Strategy
The Time for Reflection Is Over: Why Executives Must Plan and Execute to Win

The Time for Reflection Is Over: Why Executives Must Plan and Execute to Win

Reflection has its place, but execution is what determines who succeeds — and who gets replaced. This article explores why high-performing executives must reset every year, plan intentionally, protect their energy, and deliver results consistently, especially in investor-backed environments. A practical perspective on performance, pressure, and longevity at the executive level.