Tom Goorman

“Do something you like and are passionate about. Success will follow.” 

Meet Tom, Managing Partner of our Brussels office and a member of our Governance Committee.

A Tech and Industrial Leadership Innovator 

Tom has more than 20 years of experience in executive search, providing strategic partnerships to clients in various industries, including technology, industrial, telecommunications, and professional services. He has a talent for discovering and nurturing C-suite executives and Board members who drive exponential growth and success for their organizations.  

Previously, Tom established his own executive search firm, which was eventually acquired by a larger international firm. He joined Stanton Chase in 2010, and the following year, he was named the Global Practice Leader for Technology. Additionally, he has served as Vice Chairman and on Stanton Chase’s Board of Directors.  

 Tom’s Recent C-Suite Placements 

• Tom recently placed a CEO for a leading industrial investment company
• He takes pride in empowering consumer-facing leadership teams to be more agile and creative and has successfully placed several high-profile CMOs in the FMCG and telecommunications sector
• Tom placed a diverse COO executive in a Fortune 500 retail firm  

Tom holds master’s degrees in law and corporate communication from the University of Ghent and the Vlerick School for Management, respectively. He loves spending time with his wife and two daughters, playing basketball, and snowboarding.