Doug Peterson
Senior Director
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Doug is a Senior Director within Modern’s Technology Practice, specializing in executive search and talent advisory across the Fortune 500 and select PE & Hedge Fund clients.
Prior to joining Modern, Doug was a Senior Associate at Leathwaite where he delivered executive searches within the firm’s Technology & Digital Practice and led their Americas’ ESG initiatives. He focused primarily on CTO & CDO placements within the Fintech, Alternative Investments, Crypto, and Payments industries. As an Associate, in addition to tech, he executed searches across Legal, Risk, and Treasury. He began his search career with the Carol Hartman Group, a boutique focused on Wealth Management.
Doug grew up in South America & New York City and graduated high school from the American School in Japan in Tokyo. He received a B.A. in Film & Religion from Claremont McKenna College. In his free time, he enjoys playing padel & watching soccer, and is an avid supporter of River Plate.