MacLean ‘Mac’ Craig Joins H.I.E.C to Strengthen AI and Technology Leadership Capabilities

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C.) is pleased to welcome MacLean “Mac” Craig as Partner, based in New York. Mac brings over 15 years of executive search experience specializing in information technology leadership, helping organizations identify and attract senior technology executives including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other key IT leaders.

Mac joins from DSG Global, where he served as Managing Director. His sector experience spans financial services, industrial, consumer, healthcare and technology, bringing a rigorous, research-driven approach to client engagements. He leverages a background in knowledge management and executive research to deliver targeted, high-impact results for clients navigating complex technology leadership needs.

Prior to DSG Global, Mac worked as a Consultant at Marlin Hawk and served as Global Knowledge Manager for Korn Ferry’s CIO/IT Officers Practice. He began his career at Coleman Research Group, a global expert networking firm, supporting institutional investors and consulting firms on technology, media and telecommunications insights.

At H.I.E.C., Mac reunites with Managing Partner Tony Leng, with whom he worked successfully at DSG Global. Together, they bring deep expertise in identifying technology leaders capable of navigating the strategic challenges AI presents across enterprise organizations.

“Mac’s appointment strengthens our Technology Practice in North America,” said Tim Chamberlain, Managing Partner and Practice Lead at H.I.E.C. “His depth across IT leadership roles and his research-driven methodology align perfectly with our approach to executive search. The fact that he and Tony have such a strong track record of collaboration makes this an even more natural fit.”

About H.I. Executive Consulting

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) is a leading global executive search firm focused on hiring Board, CEO and Senior-level executives globally. H.I.E.C was established by several senior partners from the leading global search firms to disrupt the traditional approach to executive search by placing a premium focus on hiring transformational leaders across the sectors we serve.

Operating across 14 offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, unified by one global P&L and delivery model, we have cultivated a new professional standard that challenges the competitors in our field. Our agile, borderless team structure enables us to deliver bespoke services from an integrated group of consultants working as one team focused on one goal: to deliver exceptional services and outstanding results in our clients’ best interests.