Alexis DuFresne

Founded Archer Search Partners in 2024 alongside Fraser Trimble and venture capital firm Tempting Ventures to capitalize on a 15 year career in front office asset management search. Her work spans executive search, team build outs, and strategy consulting. Alexis’s background as a former hedge fund and private equity marketer provides her with a technical understanding of the space, increases her ability to connect with both clients and candidates, and allows her to leverage her deep network of investors, marketers, and managers.

Prior, Alexis ran the Alternatives Asset Management Search Practice Whitney Partners, and served in a similar capacity at Solomon Page as a Managing Director. She began her career in hedge fund recruitment at Broadreach Group. Before entering the search industry, Alexis was in hedge fund manager due diligence at EIM, a former leading fund of funds, and marketing at Harbert Management, a diversified platform of alternatives managers.

Ms. DuFresne studied at New York University, and is a frequent speaker and former career committee member at the CFA Institute. She is a sought-after media participant in hiring, leadership, and product trends.