Joy Lillis

Joy Lillis

Associate Partner

LinkedIn Profile

Joy is an Associate Partner at NU Advisory Partners. She has over 15 years of experience working across public, private, and PE-backed companies, specializing in the consumer, financial services, and technology industries. She’s known for building meaningful connections, approaching challenges with a strategic mindset, and expertly navigating complex talent landscapes.

Joy believes executive search isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building relationships that shape the future. She thrives on connecting high-growth companies with transformative leaders, helping organizations scale by identifying the right talent for marketing, sales, business development, innovation, and commercial general management. Her approach is deeply relationship-driven, grounded in trust, strategic insight, and a sharp understanding of what makes both businesses and leaders thrive.

Education

Marxe School of Public & International Affairs, Baruch College: MPA; New York University: BS in Economics & Political Science

Personal

Born and raised in Queens, New York. Spent 15 years in Manhattan, thriving in its fast-paced energy before relocating to Pensacola, FL, with her wife, Karlye. Now embracing a slower life by the shore with their three dogs—McGregor, the bold pug; Nala, the strong pittie; and Rolex, the ever-watchful “watchdog” Bernese Mountain Dog.