• Dec 04, 25
• Jaclyn Davis
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Case Study: Building Leadership in Threes at TaborStreet

Company Background

TaborStreet is an innovative, entrepreneurial-minded team dedicated to helping partners build and operate businesses in the industrial services landscape. The company provides customizable solutions across talent management, branding and communications, data and analytics, legal and compliance support, finance and accounting, training and development, risk management, and strategic guidance.

The Challenge

Tabor Street needed to bring in new executive talent in three key areas: Finance, Operations, and Fleet Management. The need for exceptional talent was accelerated during a period of organizational change.

• CFO: The first priority was a Chief Financial Officer with private equity experience to strengthen financial leadership and discipline.
• COO: With a tenured COO set to retire, the company needed a successor capable of overseeing diverse business units and driving execution.
• VP of Fleet Management: A newly created role designed to establish a consistent, disciplined approach to managing industrial equipment.

The challenge was balancing rigor and structure with minimal disruption to a growing, entrepreneurial company.

Solution / Approach

Cowen Partners Executive Search partnered with Tabor Street to gain a deep understanding of organizational needs, leadership challenges, and growth goals.

Process Highlights:

• Conducted discovery sessions with the owner and leadership to understand the complexity of nine distinct business units, from rental industrial equipment to professional services.
• Advised on diverse candidate profiles given the company’s unique mix of services and platforms.
• Quickly built credibility with the owner and team by combining market expertise with a consultative partnership.
• Launched three tailored searches in parallel, each with a clearly defined scope, candidate profile, and success metrics.

The Outcome

Chief Operating Officer

• Search completed in ~4 weeks.
• Identified a candidate with strong experience in strategy, execution, project management, change management, and communication.
• Brought complementary skills to lead a diverse and evolving organization through transition.

Chief Financial Officer

• Search completed in ~3 months.
• Identified a CFO with industrial rental experience, private equity background, and leadership across portfolio companies.
• The candidate brought the financial rigor and systems needed for a more disciplined foundation.

Vice President of Fleet Management

• Search completed in ~3 weeks.
• Placed a candidate with expertise in project management, operations, process improvement, and fleet management.
• Quickly established credibility and began driving accountability and consistency across equipment operations.

Client Feedback:
The owner shared, “You have found us some great talent.”

Measurable Results

• Strengthened financial and operational leadership with three high-impact executive hires.
• Elevated organizational rigor without disrupting entrepreneurial momentum.
• Partnered with ownership to shape critical leadership roles during a period of transition and growth.

Final Thoughts

This engagement demonstrates Cowen Partners Executive Search’s ability to conduct simultaneous multi-role executive searches, balancing speed with precision. By delivering a CFO, COO, and VP of Fleet Management within tight timelines, Cowen Partners Executive Search elevated the capabilities of TaborStreet, adding discipline, consistency, and leadership strength to support future growth.

About Cowen Partners Executive Search

Cowen Partners Executive Search is a premier executive search firm in all 50 states, dedicated to connecting organizations with top-tier talent that drives strategic objectives and fuels success. Our executive recruiters specialize in C-Suite, board, and senior leadership placements, providing unparalleled access to the top 1% of leaders across diverse industries.

Our proven processes and guaranteed results have empowered hundreds of clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, and private equity, to build winning teams. Partner with us to find world-class leaders who will accelerate your company’s growth and success.

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