Will Caggiano
Will Caggiano has worked as an agent in the back channels of the talent market for 20 years. Along the way he established a deep and loyal network at the intersection of marketing, communications and public affairs. He is a trusted advisor and life coach to both clients and candidates. Drawing on this network and his intimate knowledge of people and culture dynamics, he approaches each assignment with precision and speed on the DL.
After 15 years in leadership roles at a global retained executive search firm, he founded Shadow Search to be a strategic growth partner that navigates the fluid human capital landscape for clients. Shadow’s solutions – Scouting, Branding and Planning – cut through the darkness of the unknown and guide organizations forward. In many ways, Shadow brightens the corners so that clients can more clearly frame their futures.
Patrick Eagan
Patrick “Patt” Eagan brings to Shadow Search over 10 years of experience in business strategy, operations and team building. Over the course of his career, he has navigated the complexities faced by startups and multinationals alike, and is a firm believer that the bedrock upon which company performance rests is its human capital.
Beyond Shadow, Patrick is co-founder and partner of Common Wealth Crush Co - a winery incubator facility located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. He received his BSBA from the University of Richmond and MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Kim Miller
Kim Miller is a seasoned marketer, sales leader, and paid media strategist with deep experience identifying talent and shaping roles across organizations. She has held senior positions in marketing and digital sales at Sports Illustrated, PEOPLE, Google, and leading political firms, and has directed large-scale paid media campaigns at top agencies.
Known for her ability to quickly connect with people, Kim excels at navigating executive-level conversations that spark growth and create strategic alignment. She brings to Shadow Search a unique blend of commercial acumen, digital expertise, and a passion for building teams that thrive.
Rachel Caggiano
Rachel Kennedy Caggiano is a seasoned agency and business leader with nearly 20 years of experience advising CEOs, CMOs, and CCOs through growth, transformation, and reputational challenges. As Partner at Shadow Search, she helps organizations build leadership teams that can rise to the moment, drawing on her expertise at the intersection of brand, public affairs, and talent.
Rachel previously held senior executive roles across WPP, including Group Managing Director and Office Head at Ogilvy DC, where she led the office to record performance and fostered a culture of collaboration and retention. She is recognized for her superpower in mentoring and harmonizing senior partners, building high-performing teams, and guiding organizations through pivotal change.