Jeff Blair is the Senior Vice President of Executive Search and Business Development for The Jacobson Group. In this role, Jeff provides leadership and strategic direction to the firm’s executive search practice, which provides executive search and selection consulting for insurance leadership positions across all disciplines. Jeff is also an integral part of Jacobson’s Senior Leadership Team and is accountable for directing corporate-wide initiatives to generate the continued growth and development of the entire organization.
Jeff’s background includes more than 15 years in the insurance industry and more than 10 years in premier global consulting and executive search. Leveraging this experience, Jeff brings a distinguished history of enterprise leadership, strategic management and organizational development expertise to his role at Jacobson. He has played pivotal roles in establishing and leading new business units within executive search firms, driving revenue growth and client success through strategic planning and innovative sales approaches. Notably, Jeff’s leadership in global managed services and digital sales has resulted in the successful structuring and staffing of high-performing client delivery teams, exceeding targets, and securing beta clients to establish the viability of new digital products in the market.
With a strong track record of launching new products, securing key partnerships and driving sales growth in competitive markets, Jeff’s accomplishments are propelled by an impressive strategic vision and sharp business acumen. He is passionate about driving transformation, improving organizational performance, developing talent and culture, and building trusted stakeholder relationships to help organizations and individuals thrive in dynamic environments.
Jeff received his Master of Science in Informational Technology from Drexel University, his MBA in risk management from Temple University, and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Drexel University. He holds an Executive Leadership Program certificate from Saint Joeseph’s University and has earned a Competitive Marketing Strategy certificate from Columbia University.