Jeff Hocking
About Jeff
Jeff Hocking is a partner at ON Partners, where he leads C-suite and board searches across the technology sector, drawing on deep expertise built over decades at the world's leading search and advisory firms.
Before joining ON Partners, he led the North American technology practice at Korn Ferry and served as a member of the firm's board and CEO practice. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Executive Recruiting at Internet Capital Group and as a Manager with Booz Allen & Hamilton.
He holds a Master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Michigan State University. He has served as Past President of the Board of Directors for Enterprise for High School Students, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people develop job search skills and find employment.
He is based in San Francisco with his wife Jeanie and their three children, Andrew, Annie, and Charlie. Outside of work, he is an avid long-distance cyclist and amateur winemaker.
Companies under Jeff's portfolio
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Avio USA Names New Senior Vice President, Business Development
Matt Steele Appointed as New Senior Vice President, Business Development for Avio USA
Jul 8, 2026 4:28:12 PM
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Easton Select Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Brian Freeburg Named Chief Financial Officer at Easton Select Group
Jul 2, 2026 3:04:16 PM
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Amerit Fleet Solutions Names New Executive Vice President, Supply Chain
Chris Longhito Appointed as Amerit Fleet Solution's Executive Vice President, Supply Chain
Jul 2, 2026 2:16:24 PM
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Fortera Names New Chief Financial Officer
Fortera Builds Out New Finance Leadership for Growth and Commercial Deployment with Appointment…
Jul 2, 2026 1:04:18 PM
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GSM Outdoors Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
William McDade Named Chief Financial Officer at GSM Outdoors
Jun 26, 2026 4:09:24 PM
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DecisionHR Hires New Chief Revenue Officer
Josh McIntosh Appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at DecisionHR
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Jun 9, 2026 10:03:25 AM
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May 19, 2026 9:06:22 AM
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Elevating Supply Chain from 'Necessary Evil' to C-Suite Influence
Supply chain management has undergone a dramatic shift — from a behind-the-scenes necessity to …
Apr 30, 2026 10:08:54 AM
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How Pay Parity Is Reshaping Women’s Leadership and Executive Search
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