True Welcomes Tom Granado as Head of Talent Advisory in North America

True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, welcomes Tom Granado as the new Head of Talent Advisory in North America. With his extensive leadership advisory background, he will collaborate with Debu Mishra, Global Head of Talent Advisory, to enhance the practice’s leadership impact.

“Tom’s experience helping companies strategically define what clear leadership, successful talent management, and cultural alignment looks like will be indispensable for our clients and candidates,” said Joe Riggione, co-CEO of True Platform. “After speaking to a few of Tom’s VC clients we knew he’d built a business that values client relationships the way True does and we’re excited for him to continue that work here.”

Granado founded his business, Atomic Talent, to help PE & VC clients tackle complex organizational challenges across their portfolios. He brings an impressive track record, having improved go-to-market and management capabilities for companies ranging from $5.6 million to $4.7 billion in revenue. He also held a pivotal position on the management team at Bridgewater Associates, where he helped cultivate its renowned high-performance culture. As an advisory board member, he consulted CODA Markets’ leadership team prior to its acquisition by Apex FinTech Solutions, which joined forces to transform equity market structure.

“I am thrilled to join True,” Granado said. “With our combined data, technology, and relationships, we are uniquely positioned to help clients unleash potential and elevate performance.”

True’s Talent Advisory provides clients with an unmatched executive advantage by leveraging intelligence from True’s pioneering focus on talent data. Companies can now gain a comprehensive view of their talent landscape, make detailed analyses of board and leadership dynamics, and access exclusive leader growth networks. Through tailored coaching, workshops, and expert guidance that enable informed leadership decisions and faster breakthroughs, Talent Advisory focuses on clients’ long-term success.

“With his extensive experience in North American markets, Tom is an invaluable asset for Talent Advisory,” said Mishra. “I’m looking forward to working together to expand our global footprint.”