John Major is a Director at Norgay Partners, Carpenter Farraday’s North American partner firm. Based in Los Angeles, John supports search execution across all Norgay practice areas, with a focus on investor relations, real estate, accounting, finance and operations roles for clients across the US and Canada.
John specialises in hiring for alternative investment firms, investment banks, private wealth managers and asset managers, bringing a strong track record across both investment and non-investment functions. His work spans senior finance and accounting leadership appointments – including Controllers, CFOs, Fund Accountants, FP&A specialists and valuation professionals – together with searches that support the broader financial infrastructure required to scale complex fund platforms.
In addition to his finance and operational expertise, John has extensive experience recruiting fundraising and investor relations specialists. He partners with general partners, capital advisory teams and private wealth distribution channels to build high-performing IR and capital-raising teams, ranging from junior professionals to senior leaders responsible for institutional relationship management and fundraising strategy.
John has executed searches across key US financial hubs, including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas and Denver. Known for his structured approach, market insight and collaborative style, John advises clients on talent strategies that support long-term organisational performance.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Business Management from Clemson University.