Walter R. Romanchek, a co-founder of Wellington Management Group, has over 30 years of experience in the executive search profession. The primary focus of his activities is the recruitment of senior management for high technology businesses, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and healthcare services organizations that are building patient-focused, integrated healthcare delivery networks. He has developed an expertise in the search for and evaluation of research, development, operational, and sales/marketing executives.

Mr. Romanchek received his B.A. degree from Columbia University. He then served in the U.S. Navy as an Operations Officer aboard an Atlantic Fleet destroyer and Executive Officer of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Combined Communications Center in Southern Europe.

Prior to joining the executive search profession, Mr. Romanchek was pursuing an academic career. He received his M.A. degree in Political Science/International Relations and completed his coursework and examinations for a Ph.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as an instructor, research associate, and consultant.