Taylor Somerville

Taylor is a key member of Russell Reynolds Associates' Technology Practice, based in Boston. He advises a wide range of clients within the growth equity ecosystem, from emerging ventures to established market leaders in the SaaS, eCommerce, and internet services sectors. With experience spanning more than 200 successful executive searches, Taylor partners closely with investors and management teams to build out high-performing leadership capabilities.

Taylor has a distinct specialization in recruiting senior post-sales and customer-facing leaders who are critical to scaling and value creation. His expertise includes placing roles such as Chief Customer Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and General Manager. His broader C-suite search experience also extends to placing Chief Executive Officers, Presidents, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Revenue Officers (CROs).

Taylor joined the firm through the acquisition of Savage Partners, a premier boutique executive search firm dedicated to the growth equity software market. As a Managing Director at Savage Partners for a decade, he was instrumental in building the firm's market-leading reputation and client base. He began his career as a Legislative Aide in the Connecticut General Assembly, where he also managed several successful state senate campaigns.