May Chang MS, JD

May Chang MS, JD

Executive Talent Advisor - Professional Services | Saas | Enterprise Technology

 

May brings a diagnostic, consultative approach to executive search, partnering with Boards and C-suite leaders to solve complex leadership challenges. She serves as a strategic partner, managing searches from end-to-end, beginning with a deep exploration of the client’s industry context, organizational objectives, and market dynamics. By utilizing rigorous market mapping and a nuanced evaluation methodology, May ensures a precise alignment between candidate profiles and the specific strategic needs of high-growth environments.

Her career reflects a diverse trajectory spanning startups, venture capital, strategy consulting, and law. This multifaceted background allows May to bridge the gap between human capital needs and business outcomes, whether advising VC and PE-backed organizations or multinational corporations. She approaches every mandate with a focus on cultivating leadership talent that drives immediate impact, ensuring the human element of executive placement is never lost.

May holds a Master of Science in Management as a Sloan Fellow from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Educated across Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S., she is a native Mandarin speaker who brings a global perspective to her work. Based in San Francisco, she enjoys solo travel and the performing arts, while maintaining close ties to her family in Taipei.

  • Masters (M.S.) in Management (Sloan Fellow) - Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Juris Doctor - University of San Francisco School of Law
  • Bachelors (B.A.) in Business Administration - University of Washington
  • Principal, Global Asset Management, Kingsley Gate Partners
  • Manager, Experienced Hire Talent Acquisition, KPMG LLP
  • Senior Associate, Global Technology Industries, Korn Ferry