Susan Forman
President / CEO
Founder of Excelon Associates, at the helm across all four service markets since 2007.
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Who Is Susan Forman?
Susan Forman is the founder, President, and CEO of Excelon Associates, the retained executive search firm she established in 2007.
Susan's Background and Experience
Susan Forman founded Excelon Associates in 2007 after seeing a gap in how institutions found leadership. What began as a recruitment firm focused on higher education has grown into a multi-sector retained search practice serving higher education, healthcare, financial services, and government clients across the United States and internationally.
Over nearly two decades she has earned the trust of clients across every sector the firm serves, and her instinct for matching the right leader to the right institution has shaped Excelon's approach since day one. Her focus remains on expanding access to opportunity for qualified professionals while making sure every client receives strong, well-matched talent.
What Does Susan Forman Specialize In?
Susan leads Excelon Associates across all four of its markets, with her deepest roots in higher education executive search, the firm's founding practice. She works at the level of institutional leadership, advising clients on the senior hires that shape an organization.
Explore the markets Susan supports across the Excelon Associates service markets, or see the full leadership team on the Meet the Team page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Susan Forman?
Susan Forman is the founder, President, and CEO of Excelon Associates. She established the retained executive search firm in 2007 and continues to lead it today.
What is Susan Forman's role at Excelon Associates?
As President and CEO, Susan Forman leads Excelon Associates across all four of its service markets and sets the firm's overall direction. She founded the company in 2007.
What does Susan Forman specialize in?
Susan Forman's deepest expertise is in higher education executive search, the firm's founding market, and she oversees senior leadership searches across higher education, healthcare, financial services, and government.
How can I contact Susan Forman?
You can reach Susan Forman through the Excelon Associates contact page or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Monica VeredVP, Business Development
Joshua FormanVP, Operations
Work With Susan and the Excelon Team
Whether you are hiring a senior leader or exploring your next opportunity, the Excelon Associates team is ready to help. Headquartered in Asheville, NC. Serving clients nationally and internationally since 2007.
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