About Us
Guiding Leadership from Vision to Impact
About MALIN Leaders
Our Foundation
MALIN is more than a company name — it represents a legacy of leadership built over three decades in executive search and human capital advisory. Rooted in family, integrity, and heritage, the name symbolizes our commitment to building enduring relationships and leadership legacies. We listen before we act, lead with integrity, and measure success not only by outcomes, but by the trust we build along the way. We believe great leadership transforms companies and industries — and we are here to make that transformation possible for every client we serve and every partnership we touch.
Who We Are
MALIN Leaders is a next-generation executive search and leadership advisory firm. Everything about this firm — from our services and processes to our technology and solutions — represents an intentional evolution, meticulously crafted from five decades of professional services and executive search work. We partner with organizations and people that are bold in purpose and ambitious in growth. Our role is to help them discover, cultivate, and empower transformative leaders who align vision with impact. What sets us apart is our dual commitment to scientific rigor and human insight, utilizing proprietary assessment methodologies and an AI-driven evaluation platform to ensure every engagement delivers meaningful, measurable, and enduring value.
Mission
To build enduring partnerships that align values, ambitions, and talent to create lasting impact.
Our Vision
To redefine what it means to lead — for companies, for candidates, and for an entire industry.
"We envision a future where executive search and leadership advisory are driven by empathy as much as by expertise — where every placement strengthens a culture, every engagement elevates an industry, and every relationship leaves both the individual and the organization better than before."
Brad Newpoff — Founder, MALIN Leaders
Our Core Values
Integrity
We lead with honesty, humility, and trust — always acting in the best interest of our clients and candidates.
Insight
We bring clarity through research, experience, and strategic thinking — translating complexity into confident decisions.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, execution, and results.
Partnership
We work side by side with our clients and candidates, building authentic, long-term relationships.
Inclusivity
We believe diverse perspectives are essential to high-performing teams and collaborative cultures.
Innovation
We continuously evolve our methods and technology to deliver forward-thinking, high-impact solutions.
Our Value
Clients choose MALIN Leaders for our deep industry knowledge, our high-touch process, and our proven ability to place and support leaders who outperform expectations. We don't just deliver talent — we deliver alignment between people, culture, and strategy.
Our Approach
At MALIN Leaders, we blend science and intuition. Our proprietary technology platform enhances each step of the search and evaluation process, while our consultants provide the strategic context, relationship intelligence, and industry expertise that make the difference. We listen deeply. We think critically. We act with purpose.