About Jake
Jake Parish is a seasoned executive search professional specialising in technology, data, and AI. He has over a decade of experience building and scaling leadership teams for PE and VC-backed scaleups, pre-IPO innovators, and publicly listed businesses across the UK, Europe, and the US.
His expertise spans cybersecurity, SaaS, data, and fintech, with a strong track record of board to VP-level appointments, including international expansion and post-acquisition leadership builds. Jake is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach and his ability to deliver transformative leadership solutions for high-growth companies navigating complex challenges.
Experience
Jake joined Caldwell from Innovex, a tech-first executive search boutique he founded in 2020 that quickly built a reputation for precision, speed, and transparency in leadership hiring. He began his executive search career with global firms, where he quickly rose to partner-level roles and played a key part in US market expansion, including a significant period based in New York.
Education
Jake is a graduate of the University of Bath, where he studied business studies and accountancy.
