We are a team of experts who believe that identifying, placing, developing, and retaining exceptional performers is the most critical component to an organization’s success. Using our proven, network-based approach to retained search, contract recruiting, talent development, and career transition services we provide our clients with Leading Principals. These sought after individuals are exceptional, proven leaders in their field with the acumen and experience necessary to translate past achievements into future success for our clients’ organizations.

Meet The Team

Martin Haider

MANAGING PARTNER

Martin serves as the Managing Partner and Founder of Leading Principals. Martin has conducted both internal and third-party executive search for over 20 years and brings a breadth of experience working for leading Fortune and S&P 500 companies to his executive leadership position with the firm. His time spent working inside complex organizations afforded him the opportunity to observe leadership at every level and he has experienced the challenges of working on both sides of the desk.

Martin has conducted over 500 management and executive level searches and he serves as a trusted advisor to clients in their search for Leading Principals – individuals that have consistently demonstrated their role as a key component to the success of the organizations that they work with. 

After completing his undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics, Martin graduated from the University of Denver with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership.

mhaider@leadingprincipals.com Office: 303.683.9399

 

Dorian Merrill

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dorian serves as Leading Principals’ Managing Director. She is well versed in both internal and third-party executive search and brings extensive experience working for leading Fortune and S&P 500 companies to her leadership position with the firm. In addition to her executive search experience, Dorian has held leadership positions in the areas of executive compensation and performance management. Her time spent contributing to the success of diverse organizations throughout her career has enabled her to interact with leadership at every level, and she has experienced the challenges of working both inside organizations and externally for clients.

Dorian supports all of Leading Principals business activities, with primary responsibilities in the areas of engagement process management, operational effectiveness and service quality. 

Dorian graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

dmerrill@leadingprincipals.com Office: 303.800.5695

Scott Davis

PRACTICE DIRECTOR- LP TALENT

Scott serves as Leading Principals’ Director for the LP Talent practice. He has a passion for leadership and for helping organizations build teams that achieve at the highest levels. He helps organizations assess their leadership challenges and implement strategies and tactics that enable leaders and their teams to succeed. Through coaching, curriculum and custom plans of action, individuals develop the awareness and skills to set and achieve their highest goals, and to lead others to extraordinary results.

Scott graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is certified in the Emergenetics® International coaching method.

sdavis@leadingprincipals.com Office: 303.834.0715

Greg Roche

COACH – LP NETWORK

Greg is a networking coach who focuses on helping people seeking to expand their circle of professional connections. As a self-described introvert, Greg advises avoiding large networking events and instead helps clients expand their professional networks by starting with people they already know. By building a connection habit, Greg teaches people how to “Always Be Connecting” in a way that doesn’t feel forced or unprofessional.

Greg has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies in business process design, software implementation, and human resources. In addition, he is an active speaker, writer and entrepreneur. These experiences have been made possible by connecting to people that he worked with throughout his career and leveraging those professional relationships to turn opportunity into success.

info@leadingprincipals.com Office: 303.250.6733