ABOUT US
Singh Hecht Executive Search is a national boutique search firm specializing in the areas of marketing, public relations, and communications. We’re not just another recruitment firm; we’ve turned the serious business of executive recruitment into an art form. With a combined experience longer than the line at a coffee shop on a Monday morning, our team has a knack for finding the perfect fit for your organization.
Our goal is to drive success by placing exceptional talent who can inspire innovation, foster growth, and transform businesses – each and every time.
OUR STORY
Founded by Jocelyn Hecht and Shabnam Singh, Singh Hecht Executive Search was born out of a desire to make the executive search process not just effective, but also a little more enjoyable (yes, it’s possible!). With four decades of combined experience, we’ve built a reputation for our personalized approach, deep industry insights, extensive network, and a commitment to client satisfaction that’s as strong as our coffee.
Our mission is simple: To continue cultivating long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates, place outstanding talent who’ll make a difference, and maybe share a few laughs along the way.
PURPOSEFULLY SMALL
Compact yet powerful, we deliberately keep our team small. To us, small equals personal. Your search will be managed by a Partner, whether you are a hiring manager or a candidate seeking employment. Shabnam and Jocelyn have extensive experience in the public relations and marketing industries, both as recruiters and as practitioners, offering a unique perspective to assess fit and talent. Whether through hands-on work or close collaboration, we intimately understand the roles we seek to fill.
LEADERSHIP
Jocelyn and Shabnam began their careers in the marketing and public relations fields, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience to the table. With extensive expertise in the industries they serve, they are committed to ensuring your hiring process is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Jocelyn and Shabnam got their start at Bloom, Gross & Associates, a premier executive recruiting firm serving the marketing, communications, and PR industries. They are excited to come together again to bring the same level of service and commitment to clients nationwide seeking to fill roles focused on marketing, communications and public relations.
Shabnam Singh 
Shabnam has 30 years of combined executive search and marketing industry experience. She has enjoyed building and maintaining relationships with her candidates and clients while working in executive search. She has placed candidates in both marketing and communications roles working across industries including financial services, real estate, consumer packaged goods, health care, higher education, technology, and non-profit.
Shabnam began her career in the Chicago advertising scene at DDB and Tatham (now Havas) working on the General Mills and Procter & Gamble accounts. She then joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association working on brand strategy. After completing business school, Shabnam worked in brand management for Unilever.
Shabnam received an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a Chicago native who is passionate about her Chicago sports teams, and lives in the Chicago area with her husband and 3 children.
Jocelyn Hecht
Jocelyn’s career spans more than 30 years of executive recruitment and public relations experience. She has established long-term partnerships with many clients across the country, representing Fortune 500 companies, global PR agencies, nonprofit organizations, and start-up companies ranging in size.
She has worked across industries, including consumer products, food and beverage, restaurants and hospitality, corporate communications, financial services, higher education, healthcare, technology, real estate, and the nonprofit sector to identify top communications, PR, and marketing talent.
Prior to recruiting, Jocelyn began her career with two of Chicago’s top agencies; Edelman Public Relations and Wunderman Chicago, where she served in a client service capacity. During her time with these agencies, she immersed herself in consumer product and QSR clientele, including StarKist Tuna, Heinz Pet Products, Taco Bell, PepsiCo and more.
Jocelyn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. A native Bostonian, Jocelyn now lives in the Chicago area with her husband, two sons, and seven-year-old goldendoodle.
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