Tom J. Friel
Chairman at CollegeSpring, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Tom J.
Friel is Senior Advisor at Norcob Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Friel retired as chairman of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. in 2007, having served as Chairman and CEO from 2003 to 2006.
He joined Heidrick & Struggles in 1979, serving as Managing Partner of the Menlo Park, California office for its first five years.
During his time at Heidrick & Struggles, he co-founded and led the firm's technology practice, was Managing Partner, Asia Pacific and served as President of Heidrick & Struggles Ventures, the firm's division responsible for all investments and alliances.
Mr. Friel is an honors graduate of Purdue University, where he majored in industrial engineering.
He also holds an MBA degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and currently serves on the Business School Advisory Council.
Tom J. Friel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CollegeSpring, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Talentsky, Inc.
 Talentsky, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Talentsky, Inc. operates an online career engagement network. It provides employers opportunities for employee engagement, internal up-skilling and insight into internal and external talent. The company was founded by Rick Devine and Cindy Conbs in 2013 and is headquartered Redwood City, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-01-31 |
SignalFire Management Services LLC
 SignalFire Management Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance SignalFire Management Services LLC (Signalfire) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Christopher W. Farmer and Ilya Kirnos. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Tom J. Friel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Chairman | 2007-05-28 |
Heidrick & Struggles Ventures
 Heidrick & Struggles Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Heidrick & Struggles Ventures (Heidrick & Struggles Ventures) is a private equity subsidiary of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | President | 2006-09-29 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
 Silicon Valley Community Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is an independent community foundation headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2007, the firm advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. SVCF engages donors and corporations from around Silicon Valley, the country, and the globe to make the region and world better for all. | Director/Board Member | - |
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
 Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. provides executive search and leadership consulting services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Norcob Capital Management LLC
 Norcob Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Norcob Capital Management LLC (Norcob Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Hans-Wilhelm Hamke and Joshua Hoffman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Tom J. Friel
| Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Talentsky, Inc.
Talentsky, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Talentsky, Inc. operates an online career engagement network. It provides employers opportunities for employee engagement, internal up-skilling and insight into internal and external talent. The company was founded by Rick Devine and Cindy Conbs in 2013 and is headquartered Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Heidrick & Struggles Ventures
Heidrick & Struggles Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Heidrick & Struggles Ventures (Heidrick & Struggles Ventures) is a private equity subsidiary of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. provides executive search and leadership consulting services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is an independent community foundation headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2007, the firm advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. SVCF engages donors and corporations from around Silicon Valley, the country, and the globe to make the region and world better for all. | Miscellaneous |
Norcob Capital Management LLC
Norcob Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Norcob Capital Management LLC (Norcob Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Hans-Wilhelm Hamke and Joshua Hoffman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
SignalFire Management Services LLC
SignalFire Management Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance SignalFire Management Services LLC (Signalfire) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Christopher W. Farmer and Ilya Kirnos. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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