Dan Kiely’s Healthcare Executive Search Market update: Summer 2026
September 4th 2026
With nearly two decades of experience in the sector, Dan Kiely has built a strong and credible track record in executive search across the healthcare and life sciences industries, delivering both permanent and interim appointments. His expertise spans senior leadership positions including Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Medical Director, Chief People Officer and senior commercial roles.
Dan has worked with organisations across the full spectrum of the market, from multinational and publicly listed businesses to pre-revenue start-ups and spin-out ventures.
In this second edition of his biannual market update, Dan shares his perspective on an unusual first half of the year across the sector. At times, the market has been frantically busy, while at others, it has felt unseasonably quiet. His latest report condenses his observations across the spring and summer months into three overarching themes.
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