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Robert Nickey
Senior Associate
New York NY USA
Get in TouchA senior associate in WittKieffer’s global Life Sciences and Interim Leadership practices, Robert Nickey has a decade of search and leadership development experience across various industries and market segments. He has a track record as a trusted liaison between the markets and his clients. His specific focus is within the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and research discovery and tools segments. He has expertise in the full spectrum of search and leadership development activities.
Before joining WittKieffer, Robert served three years as a senior associate with executive search firm Acertitude. In this role, he led research and search execution for the consumer and industrial retained search practice focused on private equity-backed portfolio companies. Among his other prior work experiences were stints as a principal talent consultant for boutique firm Xcede (formerly known as Cloudstream Global), a search firm dedicated to cybersecurity and VC-backed technology companies. It was here that Robert honed his ability to quickly identify difference-making candidates who are uniquely suited to given roles. His foundational recruitment experiences stem from global contingent and staffing firm Michael Page, where he spent four years in technology banking and financial services.
Outside of work, Robert is involved in his local community and served as a working board member of several STEM education related nonprofits and other civic organizations. He is a longtime supporter of the NYC Bowery Mission and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Robert and family live just north of New York City. They enjoy the dichotomy of living in such close proximity to great food and cultural destinations but also enjoy all the outdoor experiences the broader Hudson Highlands and lower Berkshires have to offer.
Education
B.A., Political Science, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Expertise
Biotech
CMO/CDMO
Digital Health
Medical Device
Operations
Pharmaceutical
Strategy/Innovation
Technology