Leading By Example

Thaddeus "Thadd" Jones is the Founder and Managing Partner of Nexus Search Partners, one of the fastest-growing executive search and advisory firms in the region. Based in Charlotte, NC, Nexus has quickly established itself as a trailblazer in the industry. Under Thadd's visionary leadership, the firm has reimagined the executive search process by leveraging inclusive talent networks, conducting comprehensive cultural assessments, and providing executive coaching. In less than two years, Nexus Search Partners has successfully placed numerous top executives at leading corporations and private equity firms across the nation.

Thadd's extensive corporate career spans several Fortune 50 companies, including Target Corporation, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Amazon. As Amazon Web Services’ Head of Global Diversity and Talent Acquisition for Worldwide Operations, he led a team that supported a workforce of 950,000 employees across the company's fastest-growing business units. These include last-mile delivery, global logistics, and specialty fulfillment (Prime, Fresh, Pantry, and Whole Foods). Most recently, Thadd served as Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Officer for Red Ventures, a multi-billion dollar operating private equity firm with over 21 companies in its portfolio, including Bankrate, CNET, Healthgrades, Healthline Media, Lonely Planet, and The Points Guy.

Thadd's experience as a former C-level HR leader provides him with a unique perspective on the critical role that executive search and advisory firms play in increasing representation at the executive and board levels. This insight has been instrumental in shaping Nexus Search Partners' approach to creating access for talent from all backgrounds.

As a member of the Quail Hollow Club, Thadd has served on the 2022 President's Cup Committee and is currently part of the 2025 PGA Championship Committee. Such appointments underscore his commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement.

A proud HBCU graduate, Thadd earned his degree in business administration from Tennessee State University, where he was also a student-athlete.