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Acme Talent Welcomes John Allan as Partner

In a significant move to enhance their leadership in the executive recruitment domain, Acme Talent has added seasoned headhunter John Allan to its partnership. The Los Angeles-based talent solutions firm, recognized for supporting venture and private equity-backed technology companies, announced this appointment on June 10, 2025. This strategic addition is seen as a major boost for the company, as Allan brings two decades of industry experience and a robust network of elite professionals.

A Game-Changer for Acme Talent

Tom Nieman, Managing Partner at Acme Talent, expressed enthusiasm about Allan’s arrival. He noted, “This is a huge win for us. John’s judgment and experience in successfully closing over a hundred searches for technology founders and investors significantly enhances our capabilities.” With a reputation built on understanding the unique requirements of tech firms, Acme Talent is well-positioned to leverage Allan’s expertise.

Allan’s impressive career includes a notable tenure at Kindred Partners, where he spent nearly two decades leading the recruitment of executive teams for various sectors, including B2B SaaS, DeepTech, Consumer, and early-stage AI companies. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping leadership for firms that successfully exited with valuations exceeding $1 billion or transitioned to initial public offerings (IPOs).

Building Breakthrough Teams

Reflecting on his new role, Allan shared, “The fit at Acme was pretty obvious from the get-go. I love partnering with investors and founders to develop breakthrough portfolio companies, and the team here has been doing just that for a long time.” This sentiment highlights his alignment with Acme Talent’s mission to build exceptional leadership teams that drive the success of their clients.

In addition to his extensive recruiting background, Allan’s diverse experience as an entrepreneur informs his approach to assembling high-performing teams. Most recently, he co-founded and served as COO of an AI security company, where he played a pivotal role in creating a proprietary AI model for identity verification—an endeavor that greatly enhances his understanding of the tech landscape.

Leveraging Industry Expertise

Josh Ueberroth, Co-Founder of Acme Talent, commented on Allan's profound influence on the firm’s direction. “We’re fortunate to have John join us. Pattern recognition is a critical ingredient in our line of work, and there isn't a situation he hasn't encountered. His expertise in AI positions us ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market,” Ueberroth stated.

Acme Talent, with its established presence on both coasts, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier leaders for its clients, which include private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies nationwide. The firm offers three distinct service categories, ensuring comprehensive support for investors from the pre-investment deal phase to post-investment value creation.

With a team boasting over sixty years of combined experience in retaining executive searches for private tech companies, Acme Talent is well-equipped to meet the demands of their growing client base.

For ongoing updates and more information on their services, visit acmetalent.com or contact Tom Nieman directly at [email protected].