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Courtney Lucas

Courtney Lucas

Senior Principal

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At her core, Courtney is a people person and loves to help those around her. Recruitment is an extension of her natural drive to connect talent with opportunity, and she thrives on building lasting relationships that make an impact. Whether guiding founders through critical hiring decisions or supporting candidates in finding their next big career move, Courtney brings a blend of strategic insight and genuine care to every search.

Before joining SwingSearch, Courtney played a key role in launching and leading the Los Angeles office of global recruitment agency Robert Walters. It was there that she gained her first exposure to the dynamic VC and PE-backed startup landscape—a space she has been passionate about ever since. Courtney excels at understanding founders’ unique needs and helping define hiring strategies that align with their business goals.

Notable Placements:

  • CEO, Cloud Coach*
  • CMO, Pangaea*
  • CMO, Chagee*
  • VP Corporate Communications, Empower Pharmacy
  • VP Sales, Zesty
  • VP Sales, Appen
  • Head of Growth, Prosper Wireless*
  • Director of Revenue Operations, Collectly
  • Director of Lifecycle, Simple Practice*
  • Product Marketing Manager, Arta Finance*

*Placements made prior to joining SwingSearch

If I had one motto to live by:

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Fun Fact:

I took a 70-foot cliff dive from the GOT filming site for King’s Landing in Croatia!

Favorite interview question:

”Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.”