Claire LeTard

Claire has 20 years of retained search experience and is a true generalist. She has executed searches for C-level positions in several industries including Nonprofit, Higher Education, Entertainment, Social Media, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Public Service. Claire is a research and sourcing expert with effective strategies to identify both passive and active candidates. She brings this breadth of professional experience to her search practice as a Principal at Carlson Beck. Claire began her search career at Heidrick & Struggles after attending Louisiana State University and University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
Community Commitment: Claire has served as a board member and volunteer for several organizations including the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany, and St. Peter and St. Paul’s Catholic Schools. Claire lives in Abita Springs, LA with her husband and three children.
Personal Passions: Treasure hunting, a wide array of literature, and enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of her native Louisiana.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde