Ruderman joins the firm at a time of accelerated client demand for specialized advisory services within the hospitality, franchising, and food and beverage sectors. Her mandate involves guiding boards and management teams through complex growth phases, utilizing a background that spans both high-growth startups and established national brands. Before transitioning to executive search, she held leadership roles at Bond Vet, Convene, and Craveable Hospitality Group, following an early career in operations at Hillstone Restaurant Group.

CEO Jeremy Cohen cited Ruderman’s firsthand operational experience as a critical asset for the firm, noting that her perspective helps bridge the gap between traditional search methodologies and the practical realities of scaling multi-unit organizations. For her part, Ruderman emphasized the appeal of the firm’s integration of rigorous advisory work with modern, data-driven recruitment tools. She will work directly with investors and founders to identify talent capable of navigating the specific challenges of the current consumer economy.