Emily Neill

Emily Neill is a Senior Managing Director at Robert Half Executive Search. Based in our Boston office and having held leadership and consulting roles in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations over the span of 30 years, Emily is well-qualified to assist clients across a broad spectrum of industries.

Experience

Emily has an extensive background in finding candidates and expediting the hiring process for clients looking for critical positions such as CEO, CFO, executive director, chief operating officer, chief information officer, chief marketing officer, chief business development officer, vice president of sales/development and others.

Prior to joining Robert Half Executive Search, Emily was the president of Junior Achievement of Northern New England, a nonprofit focusing on financial literacy for K-12 students. Before that, she held the role of regional vice president of Constellation NewEnergy Inc., a Fortune 150 energy company, which led to a national sales leadership role.

Emily developed a deep network and a strong understanding of the private, public and government sectors while serving as vice president of business development at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for several years.

She has held management roles in several luxury hotels, both in the United States and abroad, and taught courses on the subject at Newbury College in Brookline, Mass. At different points throughout Emily’s career, she has also been engaged in consulting projects within the healthcare, energy and hospitality industries.

Emily is a frequent public speaker and spokeswoman on various topics, including networking skills, nonprofit leadership and women’s challenges in the workplace.

Personal and Professional Activities

Emily is deeply involved with many nonprofit and professional organizations in the region. She currently serves as a member of the Women’s Network Advisory Board of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Board of Advisors and Trustee Development Board for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Partners Healthcare Corporate Board, Boston Police Activities League (PAL), and Junior Achievement of Northern New England Board of Directors — Emeritus Member. She also assists in fundraising for National Multiple Sclerosis Society events and frequently participates in athletic events in support of local charities.

Emily is a graduate of Cornell University.