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We believe great outcomes start with great relationships. Through collaboration, trust, transparency, and disciplined execution, we partner with investors and management teams to deliver leadership that drives lasting value.

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Welcome to Volar Executive Search

Volar partners with private equity investors and their portfolio companies to identify and place Operating Partners and Executive Leaders who accelerate growth, transformation, and long-term performance across the private markets.

Our approach is built for investors and the leadership teams that power their success. We focus on investor-owned enterprises within private markets, operating through a boutique, high-touch model where every search is senior-led, insight-driven, and grounded in trusted relationships. We combine discretion, data, and sound judgment to help our clients make confident leadership decisions.

We serve portfolio companies across Financial Services, Business Services, Technology / Software, and Healthcare.

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Partner with Volar Executive Search, your trusted partner for complex and high-impact leadership roles across private markets. Our senior-led, boutique approach ensures every search is handled with discretion, data, and sound judgment.

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Why Choose us

Mike Schroer

Owner Renaissance Investment Management

I would highly recommend Tracie Janoska. She has a very good understanding of the investment management industry, and was very efficient and helpful in assisting us fill a key professional position. I would not hesitate to utilize her services again.

David Lieberman

Managing Director & Partner-Advisors Capital Management

Tracie has been a fantastic source for ACM in finding some keystaff. She introduced us to a team in CA that ultimately joined ourfirm. She is easy to work with, diligent, thorough, and dedicated.She follows up every single time and I could not give her a bigger recommendation. Tracie is terrific.

Jim Wilson

Managing Director-JMP

Tracie was very helpful in the successful placement of an equity research analyst for us at JMP Securities. She maintained consistent contact, understood what kind of person we were looking for and found him. She was also helpful in arranging meetings during the invterview process. I would definitely suggest using Tracie in recruiting needs.

David Ruff

Senior Portfolio Manager-Advisors Capital Management

Tracie helped place my team with another investment manager in a lift-out acquisition-type transaction. She connected us with several firms meeting our criteria, helped arrange interviews, and followed up diligently on our progress. We were fortunate to connect with Tracie and it's truly a pleasure to work with her.

Andy Eng

Partner & Portfolio Manager-Renaissance Investment Management

Tracie did an absolutely amazing job placing me at my current role. She listened and understood what I was looking for at this stage in my career and when that opportunity arose she became an advocate in helping me secure my dream job. During the entire process, Tracie was available to talk and communicated effectively to the employer my strengths. Specifically in my case she showed how I would be both a good cultural fit as well as being able to contribute immediately. Thank you Tracie!

Sean McLeod

Portfolio Manager-Dana Investments

Tracie helped me land my new job at Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee. She knew the company well and provided me valuable insight into the organization. Thanks for the help!

Kai Liu

Partner-Bridgeway Capital Management

Tracie has a high degree of professionalism. She is able to not only match candidates with potential employers in skill sets, but also match the culture of the firm. She has deep industry knowledge and network. She found the ideal position for me that brings me the high level of productivity and fulfillment.

Todd Hanneman

MD-Equity Sales & Trading-DA Davidson

Tracie recently helped me find a new position. I hadn’t been in the job market for quite some time. Her advice and knowledge of the job market was very useful a long the way. Tracie is very thoughtful and I felt like she cared about the outcome and finding the best fit possible for me. I would recommend Tracie to anyone seeking a new role in the Finance and I Banking world.

Neil Tordo

Int'l Director of Sales-Haugen Equity Signals

After being introduced to Tracie by a well respected, veteran in the asset mgmt. industry, I had the pleasure to work with her when she was looking to fill a national sales/account position. I found Tracie to be professional, prompt, honest and easy to work with. Unlike some very large recruiting firms, Tracie's is a boutique firm where I truly felt like a human being not just a possible position filler. I would highly recommend her if you are either a candidate or an employer.

Steve Rogers

CEO, Shelton Capital Management

Tracie has been an invaluable search partner and resource for Shelton Capital, helping us as a partner to meet our growth goals. Her expertise and focus is in the investment management space so I am always confident that her candidates meet our high expectations. Culturally, her approach to business is consistent with Shelton’s core values and we’ve built a strong partnership over the years. I have found Tracie to be both diligent and efficient, and she carries my personal cell number because I know when she calls, there is a business opportunity that requires my attention. If you’re looking for a high-touch, dedicated search partner, I highly recommend Tracie.