Lauren Thomas

Head of Global Executive Search & Strategic Sourcing at Boeing

Greater Chicago Area

About

High-performing, strategic and influential leader with 15+ years executive recruitment and sourcing experience. Proven track record of creating and delivering senior leadership staffing strategies, recruitment, diversity and succession planning across an international footprint with expertise in the design and implementation of “in-house” search models. Experienced with companies across various industries with expertise in operating across all functional areas supporting highly competitive and digital business environments.

Experience

  • Boeing (6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head of Global Executive Search & Strategic Sourcing
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Leads global executive search, strategic sourcing & enterprise events

    • Head of Global Executive Search
      Dec 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Manager, Global Executive Search
      Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Grainger ()
    • Talent Acquisition Manager, Global Executive Search
      Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 · 7 mos

    • Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Global Executive Search
      Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, is the 10th largest eRetailer and an industrial supply company founded in 1927. With 25,000 employees, Grainger partners closely with customers to understand their challenges and provide cost-effective solutions for their maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) needs. The organization is a Fortune 300 Company with greater than $11B in revenue, and is often recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies.

  • National Research Associate, Human Resources Executive Search at Lucas Group, A Korn Ferry Company
    Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Lucas Group, a Korn Ferry Company, is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success.

  • Company Research Associate at Spencer Stuart
    Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Spencer Stuart is a global leader in executive search and the adviser of choice to top companies seeking counsel on senior leadership needs. Our clients include leading multinational corporations, medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurial startups and nonprofit organizations across a variety of industries. Founded in 1956 and still privately owned, Spencer Stuart today has 55 offices in 30 countries. Our global reach, leadership in CEO and senior executive searches, and status as the premier firm for board counsel and recruitment give us unparalleled access to the world’s top executive talent.