Michael Bernstein

Michael Bernstein is a Vice President in Raines’ Consumer practice, focused on executive search across food & beverage, hospitality, and healthcare.

He is known for building genuine relationships quickly and understanding what drives people—earning trust early and navigating complex, sensitive conversations with empathy and clarity.

Prior to joining Raines, Michael spent five years at Oxeon, completing more than 50 C-suite searches across healthcare services and technology companies. He was drawn to Raines for its highly collaborative culture, exceptional team, and focus on delivering a more thoughtful, high-touch search experience.

Outside of executive search, Michael pursued his passion for food and hospitality by attending culinary school and operating a specialty market and catering business in New York. That hands-on experience gives him a unique perspective on consumer-facing businesses and the leaders who drive them.