Mike Whittington Verified listing

Mike Whittington is the founder and President of Match Point Recruiting, an executive search firm built on his 20+ years of experience connecting top talent with leading companies in the Consumer Goods industry. He has become a trusted partner to organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them hire leaders who drive results.

Mike has made successful placements in key retail markets across the U.S., including Bentonville, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Charlotte, Seattle, and New York to name a few. His recruiting expertise spans mass, drug, grocery, and home improvement channels, with a strong focus on organizational alignment and long-term fit.

In addition to recruiting, Mike provides strategic support in job architecture, team structure, compensation benchmarking, and offer negotiations. He also works with professionals in transition, offering personalized guidance on branding, interview preparation, and career planning.

A former nationally ranked tennis player and collegiate athlete, Mike named his firm “Match Point” as a reflection of the critical moments that define both athletic and professional success. Today, his team helps companies recruit for essential roles in sales, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, and corporate services—along with emerging functions in AI and digital innovation that are reshaping the future of work.