About Us
Your trusted partner for top-tier leadership strategy
We position our clients with precisely-matched talent and optimized governance to unlock key growth opportunities in these specializations and more:
Real Estate
Developers, REITs, investors, asset managers, commercial, residential, hospitality, and technology
Financial Services
Commercial banking, real estate lending, securitized lending, investment banking, special assets
Family Office
Institutions, foundations, philanthropic initiatives, and multi-generational family businesses
Infrastructure
Engineering, construction, master-planned communities, public/private partnerships, utilities
What our clients value most in our partnership
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Minimal conflicts of interests, total discretion
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100% partner-led recruitment, vetting, and strategy
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Prioritizing relationships to drive sustained success
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Leveraging insider knowledge for strategic decisions
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Agile, proactive support ensuring timely action
Founder
Story
Leveraging his network on behalf of clients, John’s calls aren’t just answered—they’re welcomed.
After 30 years at leading executive search firms Russell Reynolds, Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, and Ferguson Partners, John Wasley founded Wasley Associates to provide high-level access with boutique firm service.
With a depth of relationships as significant as his experience, John has represented private, public, and equity-backed companies, from start-ups to the Fortune 500’s.
John has held many of the positions he now works to fill, and personally vets candidates with unparalleled attention to detail.
He brings a firsthand view to the character and capability needed for every seat on the board and each key member of the C-suite.
Career Highlights:
20 years on the Board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
CFO at Wedgewood Investment Corporation, an LA-based real estate fund
Founder and President of the Wedgewood Development Company
Senior VP of Real Estate at the People’s Bank of California
Led restructuring of an $8B California thrift, overseeing special assets, loan origination & real estate groups
Created a debt fund and took it public in a successful IPO
A Note from John
Leadership is not a commodity.
It requires a blend of experience, vision, and character to drive long-term success.
That’s why I focus on building meaningful relationships - not just for the sake of business, but to create lasting impact for my clients and the communities we serve.
As an active member of the Urban Land Institute, I’m deeply committed to community impact. During my time on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, I chaired the Affordable Housing Program and led committees on HR and compensation, focusing on good governance and social responsibility.
When I’m not helping clients achieve their leadership goals or build sustainable success, you can find me woodworking, reading, and enjoying time with my family in Chatham, Massachusetts, and Pasadena, California.
