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View more of the teamDeLynn Senna is the Senior District President of Robert Half executive search. Leading global operations covering 11 countries, she’s responsible for all operational aspects of the retained executive search business. A 24-year veteran of Robert Half, DeLynn is known for building consensus around a strategic vision, leading teams to perform at exceptional levels, and enhancing the customer experience.
First joining Robert Half in 1996, DeLynn has built a successful career, driving operational excellence across multiple practices and geographies. Previously, she served as senior district president for legal talent solutions in the United States, executive director for international permanent placement solutions and senior managing director for executive search in Europe. She also spent 12 years as executive director for Robert Half’s permanent finance and accounting practice.
DeLynn is a certified public accountant (inactive), author, and frequently speaks on workplace-related topics. Committed to supporting the next generation of women, she currently serves on the executive committee for Robert Half’s Global Women’s Employee Network.
DeLynn graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and launched her career with one of the world’s largest accounting firms.
Wayne S. Mello is the Executive Director of Robert Half Executive Search. Based in the firm’s Boston office, he sets strategic and tactical direction, optimizing and expanding our retained search brand throughout the United States and globally.
Wayne has more than 50 years of staffing industry experience, including as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Scott Wayne Associates, and founder of the Thelton Group, where he served as President and CEO until its acquisition by Robert Half in 1990. During his Robert Half career, Wayne has held positions as Executive Director of the company’s finance and accounting practice, and Executive Director of Robert Half's International Zone. He was instrumental in launching Robert Half’s retained executive search service in 2007, serving as President until 2023.
Wayne is a well-known executive search and recruitment industry expert, having authored numerous articles and spoken to audiences worldwide on management-related issues. His philanthropic efforts include the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer research.
Wayne attended St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.
Leigh is a seasoned executive and trusted talent advisor with over two decades of experience in retained search engagements across a wide range of industries and functional areas. She partners with a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 firms and small and medium-sized public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture-backed companies. She has additional expertise with founder-driven and family-owned entities, advising owners, CEOs, and investors through times of ownership, generational or leadership shifts.
Leigh assists her clients in finding the very best talent for the C-suite and leadership teams in finance, accounting, legal, operations, technology, human resources, sales and marketing. Her expertise spans across a variety of industry sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, retail and e-commerce, entertainment, hospitality, information technology, and professional services. She is distinguished by her successful track record and network. Her approach combines the strategic power of data, a finely tuned ability to understand the client’s organization and the ability to identify high-caliber leaders who fit the culture.
Leigh has been involved with numerous organizations, charities and alumni groups, including the American Cancer Society, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She is an active supporter of her community and spends time mentoring and teaching disadvantaged youth. As an animal lover, Leigh is also a member of the ASPCA and volunteers at the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Leigh attended Illinois State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications.
Derek Feldshuh is a Vice President and Managing Director at Robert Half Executive Search, bringing over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and management consulting. He has deep expertise in partnering with private equity & venture capital firms, financial institutions, technology companies and professional services organizations to build high-performing leadership teams.
In his prior role, he served as Vice President, Managed Business Solutions (MBS) supporting Protiviti’s market expansion within the financial services sector. MBS blends Protiviti’s advisory & consulting expertise with Robert Half’s staffing solutions, providing clients with end-to-end talent and consulting services. In this role, he collaborated with C-suite executives to address critical initiatives across CFO, CCO, CRO and COO functions – enhancing operational efficiencies, upgrading systems, strengthening risk & compliance infrastructure and tackling regulatory remediation efforts.
Earlier in his career, Derek served as Market Director for Robert Half’s Financial Services Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he built and managed a high-performing team specializing in placing senior finance, accounting, risk, compliance and operations professionals.
With a strong foundation in business strategy and talent advisory, Derek helps organizations navigate complex hiring challenges to identify and attract top executive talent. His consultative approach and deep industry knowledge allow him to deliver tailored executive search solutions that align with clients' long-term goals. With a global perspective, analytical mindset, and commitment to excellence, Derek prides himself on being a trusted advisor to executives seeking top-tier leadership talent.
His professional accomplishments include earning several of Robert Half’s most prestigious awards for business growth and outstanding leadership, including multiple Pinnacle and Premier Awards for his success in individual production and leadership.
Derek holds an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance & International Business from The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business.
With over 25 years of international experience, Ash brings a global perspective to executive search and has successfully completed high-level searches for public, for-profit, nonprofit, and private companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
For clients of Robert Half, Ash has successfully built senior executive leadership teams, including placing C-suite executives for roles such as CEO, president, CFO, COO, CIO, CISO, CHRO, chief development officer, chief clinical officer, vice president and director.
Ash is a supporter and mentor for students at the Bayes Business School at City, University of London, as well as a regular contributor of articles to renowned media publications. Additionally, Ash helps raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation, American Diabetes Association, and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Ash has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Bayes Business School at City, University of London; a postgraduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the United Kingdom; and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
As SVP, Group Managing Director based in our Midtown office, Keith oversees the executive search portfolio in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area.
Keith brings over 26 years of industry experience plus a deep network of contacts and relationships to help his clients successfully secure top executives and senior leaders to expand and develop their teams. His expertise extends across a broad range of industry sectors, including private equity/venture capital, SaaS, tech, startups, consumer packaged goods, retail, luxury brands, hospitality, media/advertising, entertainment, real estate and nonprofit.
Keith began his Robert Half career in 1997 as Director of Permanent Placement Services in the finance and accounting practice. Before joining our executive search team, he was Senior Vice President of the New York branch, where his results-focused approach and expertise in expanding revenue targets and internal teams earned him an exceptional reputation among clients and peers.
His personal and professional accomplishments include earning several of Robert Half’s most prestigious awards for business growth and outstanding leadership, including multiple Chairman’s Club awards, and the Diamond Club Milestone, and he’s a member of the Robert Half Hall of Fame. Keith holds a bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
