Insights
Perspectives on leadership, talent strategy, and operational execution from Saria Belmont's partners.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH•5 MIN READ
Why Executive Search Fails (And How to Fix It)
Most executive search mandates fail before they even begin. Not because the right candidate doesn't exist, but because the wrong process is used to find them.
Irfan Lohiya
Founder & Managing Partner
February 2026
FRACTIONAL CONSULTING•5 MIN READ
When Hiring a Permanent COO Is the Wrong Move
Every board conversation about operational complexity eventually arrives at the same conclusion: "We need a COO." But hiring a permanent COO is often the wrong answer to the right question.
Phillip Wright
Partner | Fractional Consulting
February 2026