Transitioning - It takes Two-to-Tango: Phase IV
BOARD DIRECTOR
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C-SUITE SEARCH
The Search & Rescue Group
Phase III: Identifying the Player
Phase IV: Transitioning/On-Boarding - It takes Two-to-Tango
We believe the undertaking of all our search assignments whether a client seeks a chief executive, a president, a CFO or an outside board member, it is our Firm's responsibility to focus, to dedicate resources and expertise, and to fully understand the urgency for which we are engaged. This serves as one of our guiding principles in our Firm's mission to successfully complete in providing "appropriate" solutions to our client and within a timely manner.
Our search practice approaches every client assignment with a conservative, systemic, yet, proven tract-record that incorporates an extensive identification/sourcing, behavioral evaluation, and in-depth background assessments are completed prior to our presentation for those candidates for serious consideration.
Our Firm views our role as locating and securing those "Players" who possess the "right stuff" and are "appropriately well suited" for the mission at hand.
One reads daily of the failed strategies and the executives wrongly hired because a company has overlooked a critical factor or two highly important if their to perform their function effectively. Unfortunately, even the best in their field are not always appropriate for every client situation merely because of their earned reputation in a respected area. It takes a mature board or hiring executive to recognize what is "best" and to understand that hiring their next CEO or COO who are truly "appropriate" is the best judgement that should pay dividends for their company's going forward.
As experts who practice our craft daily, we understand this fact all to well, and that is where we come in. Our research along with our vast experience concludes the wrong hiring strategy leads to additional problems, some even structural. Thus an entirely different set of solutions are required to correct this new situation.
While the basic fundamentals of every search remain the same, we thoroughly understand through each partners decades of search experience and exceptional insights that no two client searches are ever the same, and they truly are unique and requires customized strategies appropriate to each clients specific needs.
Performance Delivered ... Since 1956
Performance Delivered ... Since 1956
2-3-2025 ... Recruiting The Best Directors - Private Company Director Magazine
Great directors are essential to the success and longevity of a business. They bring a wealth of experience, strategic insight and diverse perspectives that can shape a family-owned or privately held business’s trajectory in significant ways. In an environment where rapid changes and unforeseen challenges are the norm, directors who possess a deep understanding of the industry, sharp analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex situations are invaluable. They are trusted and impartial guides for important processes like ownership and leadership succession, business strategy, and the sources and uses of capital.
It’s no wonder that years after creating a board that includes independent directors, owners often remark that it was one of the best decisions they ever made. Ninety-one percent of companies reported increased EBITDA since implementing a board, according to the 2023 Private Company Board Compensation Survey from Compensation Advisory Partners and Private Company Director. In this article, we’ll discuss how to recruit the best directors to help create effective boards.xt.
At SCHNEIDER, HILL & SPANGLER we conduct business with clients on a partnership level of trust and respect. Our Firm is particularly concerned with the outcome for our efforts for all parties; and we're quite proud of and fully committed to continuing an outstanding record of performance and service to our clients.
To date, our Firm has never had an executive depart from a client, nor has the newly transitioned executive ever been released from a client for any reason - ever - within a thirty-two month period. Our Firm has continued our tradition for completing all client assignments undertaken to date and within a timely manner. Our gratitude is greatly appreciated and we recognize this achievement could never have been possible without our clients tremendous cooperation and immeasurable trust.
We understand the dynamics and dimensions required for short and long-term success for both client and the newly minted executive. Our Firm assumes the leadership role in orchestrating all activities that surround the search process and the assignment. We also include a thorough understanding of our client's operational, financial, and strategic issues along with the organization's culture. For those critical intangibles between the client we use our insights gained over the decades to determine which candidate will be an "appropriate fit" for client and the new executive.
5-15-2025-EGON ZEHNDER ... This is listed under Board Search ... The right mix of talent, skills and perspectives in the boardroom can mean the difference between value creation and value stagnation. Boards today must balance many issues—from shareholder activism to cybersecurity and compliance issues, to diversity and innovation—and finding the appropriate candidates with the right qualifications who represent your company’s values is essential.
At Egon Zehnder, we have partnered with the world’s most respected and highest performing boards for over 50 years as they adapt to meet the challenges of the complex stakeholders they serve, no matter their industry or geography. Our board recruitment process is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are passionate about bringing the value of multiple views and differences into the boardroom. As a result, we can match your business to qualified leaders who are armed with the skills to handle today’s biggest business issues.
5-2025-STANTON CHASE-Under Executive Search ... We are reimagining how executive search firms engage with clients and candidates. What worked before isn't good enough now. We are dedicated to driving change.
That's why we developed our exclusive, cutting-edge retained executive search process, Search+®. Experience reduced bias, enhanced objectivity, and unparalleled transparency as we connect you with candidates you never knew were out there.
We refuse to settle for mediocrity or average leadership. We are committed to finding transformational leaders who deliver exceptional results.
Whether you're expanding into new markets, strengthening your C-suite, recession-proofing your business, or filling the void left by retirees, we will search tirelessly to find the right leader for you.