Our Team

The right talent can make or break an investment.
With over 25 years of experience advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies, every search we complete is underpinned by the full power of our team.

Scott DunkleePartner

Scott is a Founder and Managing Partner of the Lancer Group, a Private Equity-focused executive search firm and human capital consultancy providing private equity clients and their portfolio companies high-impact C-suite talent who drive exceptional value creation.

Brett WilliamsSenior Recruiter

Brett is a Senior Recruitment Consultant with more than 15 years of experience in sourcing and recruiting, and prides himself on his ability to solve complex challenges related to human capital.

Steven SaundersSVP Client Partnerships

Steven is responsible for all client partnerships.

Haley Morrison Head of Marketing

Haley leads all marketing activities for Lancer Group.

May Ling LaiHead of Analytics Products

May Ling is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of managing teams and working with C-level executives and board members.

Marilyn BuehlerAssociate Recruiter

Marilyn is an Associate Recruitment Consultant with Lancer Group and is responsible for supporting the firm’s search execution and business development initiatives.

Adler ZacharyResearch Associate

Adler Zachary is a Research Associate at The Lancer Group. His expertise in market research and statistical analysis strengthens our team’s efforts in identifying and securing top leadership talent.

Idil SekizkokResearch Associate

Idil Sekizkok joined The Lancer Group in 2024 after graduating from the University of California, San Diego.

Matt LasovBoard Advisor

Matt Lasov, Blue Ocean’s Chief Financial Officer (NASDAQ: BOCN), is an accomplished finance and strategy executive in the professional services and technology industries, with a strong track record of growing and operating businesses globally.

Debra EstesExecutive Assistant

Debra Estes is an Executive Assistant at Lancer Group.

William ChartersWellness Advisor

William Charters is a Wellness Advisor and health consultant to Lancer Group.

Haydon KnightAsia–Pacific (APAC) Advisor

Haydon is a former Consultant with the Lancer Group where he was responsible for driving the firm’s executive search operations and business development initiatives.

Simon VillataBusiness Development

Simon Villata joined The Lancer Group in 2019, performing business development and executive search duties ever since.