Rod Vaughan
Rod Vaughan
Title
Principal
Firm
Acertitude
Office Address
Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th St
Philadelphia, New Jersey, 19102
United States
Philadelphia, New Jersey, 19102
United States
Industry Specialties
Consumer
Technology
Private Equity | Venture Capital
Industrial
Functional Specialties
Research and Development
Manufacturing
Services
Executive Search
About Mr. Vaughan
Rod is a Principal in Acertitude's Consumer & Industrial practice, where he delivers end-to-end search execution for private equity-backed and publicly traded companies. Partnering closely with firm leaders, Rod drives every stage of the search process - from developing research strategy and crafting compelling go-to-market narratives, to managing client relationships, mentoring junior consultants, and delivering best-in-class candidates. His expertise spans an array of senior-level roles across renewables, manufacturing, clean technology, and broader industrial sectors. Rod brings more than a decade of progressive recruiting experience, having most recently served as a Principal at True Search, where he was instrumental in scaling the firm's climate tech and industrials verticals. There, he led multi-person search teams and acted as a trusted advisor to investors and executives, overseeing full-lifecycle search execution and complex offer negotiations. Rod began his career at Hobbs & Towne, where he advanced from intern to a key execution leader, developing a reputation for delivering with speed, accuracy, and integrity. Based in the greater Philadelphia area, Rod lives with his wife and newborn son. A lifelong baseball player and competitive golfer, he can often be found on the course or volunteering as a Little League umpire. He's a regular on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk and an avid traveler - his favorite trip so far being a multi-city adventure through Italy.