Owen started with Rice Cohen International in 2010. As a Partner, Owen conducts Board-Level, C-Suite and Partner-Level retained executive searches. He specializes in working with clients in the following industries: EdTech, Higher Education, Management Consulting, Corporate Learning, and Private Equity/Venture Capital. Clients that partner with Owen compliment his sector expertise and strategic approach along with his unique ability to build relationships with both clients and candidates. He is often referred to as a trusted advisor by those he partners with. Before his career in retained search, Owen worked for Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment managers. He was selected to be a part of the Vanguard Accelerated Development Program, a rotational, leadership development program that helps participants prepare for a career in investment analysis, people leadership, or client relationship management including sales and financial planning. The program is highly selective, with roughly 20 high-potential participants selected from thousands of applicants. He holds series 7 & 63 licenses in addition to passing Level 1 of the CFA exam, one of the world’s most difficult professional examinations. Owen has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a Philadelphia-native and is passionate about the city’s professional sports teams, especially the Eagles and 76ers. Outside of work he enjoys playing golf, basketball, and spending time in Ocean City, NJ.