Dave McDonald

Founder

After nearly two decades helping organizations build, transform, and scale talent functions, I founded Seawolf Executive Search and Talent Advisory to bring that experience to growth-minded companies who wanna build exceptional teams and scale.

I’ve built and led TA teams from scratch across five continents, and that experience now guides every Seawolf engagement, that’s hands-on, practical, no layers. And it’s values driven. Humility, integrity, curiosity. We listen first, do what we say and ask until we understand.

The name Seawolf is personal. As a proud alumnus of N.C. State University, the Wolfpack has always been part of me, and the ocean has always been where I feel most grounded, and together they reflect the firm I wanted to build. I also hold an MBA from Pfeiffer University, which rounds out my talent focus with a business lens. If you’re looking for a talent partner who will approach your search with rigor, care, and a long-term view, let’s hunt for the talent that will help your company win.


Company Overview

Since our inception, we have advanced organizations across sectors by pairing strategic insight with disciplined execution. Our multidisciplinary team analyzes each objective, designs a tailored roadmap, and implements with rigorous oversight.