Who are we?

A man with a beard, wearing a flat cap and a plaid shirt with a vest, sits at an outdoor table with a glass of beer and a glass of red wine. He is under a large orange patio umbrella, in front of a stone wall and a fence, with trees and buildings in the background.

Michael O’Brien

Founder and Managing Partner

Michael O’Brien founded Clearspan Partners, a boutique search firm focused on helping organizations make high-impact leadership hires. With a background in executive and professional recruiting, plus a reputation for having a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach, Michael partners closely with founders and executives to identify leaders who can help shape the future of their organizations.