Michael Palma

Michael Palma is the founder and CEO of The Palma Group, a leading recruiting and consulting firm exclusively serving the advertising industry. For over 35 years, the firm has specialized in executive search, business development consulting, and agency search for brand marketers.

Through enduring partnerships with hundreds of agencies and thousands of top-tier candidates, The Palma Group has facilitated over 1,500 successful placements since 1989, establishing its position as a preeminent headhunting firm in advertising.

Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Palma honed his competitive edge as an assistant basketball coach at Holy Cross. His deep understanding of recruiting, cultivated both as a high school All-American and a coveted college recruit sought after by coaching legends like Rick Pitino, Dick Vitale, Jim Boeheim, John Thompson and Jim Valvano, proved instrumental in his transition to the business world.

Recognizing his innate talent for relationship building and closing deals, Palma leveraged his recruiting prowess to establish The Palma Group.