Steve Yakesh

Steve Yakesh serves as President & GM of Executive Search at Versique, where he and his team support clients in Board of Director, CEO, and other C-level searches. With over 20 years of experience, Steve brings deep recruiting expertise across all ownership types—including family-owned, private equity, and closely held corporations. He’s known for identifying executive talent that aligns with both role requirements and company culture, making him a trusted partner in high-stakes leadership searches. Steve also serves as Board Chair for Women of Nations/Eagle’s Nest and sits on the boards of CEO Roundtable and the Minnesota Recruiting and Staffing Association.