EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA President - Industrial Automation

LOCATION: US Southeast

COMPANY: German Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic General Manager, experienced in managing rep firms and distributors. Strong leadership skills, collaborative management style

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a highly regarded German leader in the industrial automation sector, a President for their USA business unit.

• The Division President will establish major annual sales and marketing objectives.

• The Division President will prepare annual budgets … Sales Projections, Profit & Loss Pro-Forma and Capital Investments.

• The Division President will identify critical issues and key objectives that must be addressed in the forthcoming year … e.g. new product introductions, new sales aids, training, organizational goals, etc.

• The DDivision President will determine, define and communicate strategies and sales programs to management team, sales organization, and operational staff … to focus the organization on common goals, key objectives, and implementation activities.

• The Division President will define and implement Sales Representative, Distributor and sales policies consistent with desired corporate image and business philosophy.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY:  Well funded Consumer Electronics Startup Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) coming from a strong sales and marketing background.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a large Asian conglomerate, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a startup consumer electronics division that will soon launch a highly marketable consumer device. The CE0's principal role will be to devise the strategy to sell and market the firm's product in North America and Europe, but responsibilities will be global. Candidates ideally have had experiences as VP Sales and Marketing at successful consumer electronics firms. Travel will be extensive, including frequent trips to Taiwan and China.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: U.S. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Consumer Products (CPG/ FMCG)

LOCATION: US - California (Los Angeles or other Southern California location)

COMPANY:  Fast growing Asian Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very detail-oriented, hands-on consumer products Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with startup and expansion experiences. Candidates should:
   - have the experience in growing distributors, resellers and growing the sales in the marketplace in CPG/ FMCG companies.
   - have the management skills and be able to hire strong key employees.
   - be able to strategize plans and execute the plan to grow sales and prepare strategies for go-to-market entry.
   - be Solutions orientated and be able to think out of the box.

Recruiter seeks a US Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on behalf of a well funded and growing Asian consumer products firm. The role requires the experience and the tenacity to lead a leading sustainable and safe household products firm to successful high growth. Experience in the CPG/FMCG space is required. The firm is seeking a dynamic and solutions-oriented CEO with a track record of growing and leading a CPG/FMCG company or department to successful growth. As the US Country Head, you will be responsible for building up a team, growing sales, and developing the firm's marketing and operational capabilities in the USA.

As the US CEO, you will be responsible for setting up systems and operations roadmaps, budgets and sales and growth strategies for go-to-market entry. You will need to hire the pioneer team to meet the sales and growth strategies.
   - Set up firm's first office in the USA and hire a key pioneer team
   - Work closely with HQ CEO and set up the sales and growth strategies
   for go-to-market entry in the USA.
   - Oversee and lead the USA team to achieve the go-to-market strategy to
   scale across multiple platforms and achieve the sales and growth strategies.
   - Managing and controlling selling costs and setting KPIs and goals.
   - Leading the team to meet monthly sales goals profitably.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Plastics

LOCATION: US - Southwest (Texas)

COMPANY: Major Extruded Plastics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Detail oriented, dependable Chief Operating Officer (COO). Strong comfort level working on the manufacturing floor. Strong communicator.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of well established plastic molding firm a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will manage the business with the exception of sales and marketing functions.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of the senior management team of the company. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) would have to maintain control of diverse business operations, therefore would be expected to be an experienced and efficient leader, with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethic. The goal of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position will be to secure the functionality of the business and drive extensive, profitable, and sustainable growth. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) must have senior management presentation skills and will routinely present to the CEO and at times to the Board of Directors. Job Duties:

Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
Oversee management of product development projects
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
Establish policies that create a great company culture and vision
Oversee daily operations of the company and work of executives (Manufacturing, Financial Controller, Engineering, Maintenance Engineering,  Quality Assurance, Human Resources)
Lead employees so as to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances)
Manage relationships with partners and vendors.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:
Engineering degree
MBA degree
Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or General Manager in an industrial setting
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
Aptitude in decision making and problem solving
Possess the ability to communicate and relate effectively with all levels of the organization and customers  

Additional Highly Desirable Skills:
Some understanding of robotics engineering
The candidate must be a hands-on Plant Manager/ COO who is ready to walk the production floor and ensure that the Company’s plans and goals are being met. This is not a corner office Managerial role.
Experience with thermoplastic manufacturing is desirable
Plant expansion and recruitment skills are also required for this position for future growth expectations
Knowledge of automation engineering

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Managing Director - Process Controls Automation

LOCATION: US - Southeast

COMPANY: German Process Controls Automation Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: USA General Manager with proven sales skills and management of a foreign firm's US operation.

Recruiter seeks, a USA Managing Director, on behalf of a European manufacturer of specialized process control automation equipment and instrumentation. Candidates probably best suited will be Sales Directors or National Sales Managers who have had multi-regional territorial and multi-industry key account management exposures. German language skills a strong plus. The USA Managing Director must be prepared to do extensive nationwide travel.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager/ USA Country Manager- CPG (Processed Foods)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: Italian Processed Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: CPG Executive with ability to start up US operations

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Italian processed food company, a General Manager. Main duties: Set up and Manage start up (initially marketing organization); Manage relationship with third parties (production, sales-distribution); Full P&L Responsibility; Form a team, inspiring leadership. The General Manager should have strong skills in Business Development and Growth Management; Strategic thinker; Understanding of the US food distribution market and finance

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Aircraft Services

LOCATION: Canada - Ontario (Toronto)

COMPANY: Leading aircraft/ airline services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A General Manager who is a strong team leader, efficient and capable motivator who handles people with TLC, charisma, and professional resilience.
· Five years' progressive management experience including customer service, ground handling of commercial aircraft or Bachelor's Degree in business.
· Extensive knowledge of all applicable Transport Canada, CATSA, FAA, Labour Canada & WCB Regulations.
· Five-year minimum aviation experience to include handling wide- and narrow-body aircraft.
· Familiar with airline customer computer programs.
· Experience with customer service, understanding of IROP situations, familiar with international ticketing.
· Computer skills required.

Recruiter seeks a General Manager based at Toronto Pearson International Airport, on behalf of a leading Airline Services firm.

SUMMARY: Overseeing aircraft ground-handling services station operations including but not limited to wide- and narrow-body aircraft, baggage, primary customer service and liaison, and identification of new business opportunities.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Understand contract requirements and customer expectations.
· Determine and maintain the necessary and appropriate amount of personnel and equipment necessary to fulfill these requirements.
· While understanding the work requirements, plan and organize the most efficient use of resources to meet these requirements through development and analysis of employee and equipment work schedules.
· Direct people and maintain equipment to efficiently complete the tasks within established company standards. This is achieved through disciplined following of work schedules in line with established company standards.
· Know company policies and interpret manuals in order to relate the interpretations to subordinates.
· Monitor and/or conduct required training of personnel.
· Provide employee counseling and discipline as needed.
· Be responsible for the security of company funds, supplies, and equipment.
· Be responsible for insuring compliance with established company safety policies and procedures.
· Maintain working relationship with customers and provide prompt response to service requests.
· Actively search for and report to station management future business opportunities.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager- Building Materials

LOCATION: Canada (British Columbia - Vancouver)

COMPANY: Canadian building materials firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales and business development focused general manager

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well established Canadian building materials firm a General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for all day to day operations of the West Coast facility and is the overall business leader of sales and operations in British Columbia.  As a strategic business partner, you will oversee all aspects of the retail showroom, commercial sales, administration and warehousing to drive business growth while ensuring that all sides of the operations are working effectively and efficiently.

You will excel at building relationships, understand the importance of providing vision, direction and leadership in maintaining the brand identity internally and externally. As the General Manager, you will play a fundamental role in developing future market growth through strategic sales initiatives, with the final goal of meeting corporate objectives and increasing market share and profitability through your ability to articulate and sell ideas and build effective teams.

Job Duties
Support the company’s attainment of volume, revenue and profit targets with emphasis on building a strong reputation through unparalleled customer service.
Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop short-term and long-term strategic plans, including the preparation of annual business plans and budgets.
Manage and build relationships with contractors and seek to increase sales through retail, commercial and other channels.
Ensure the operation is most profitable through ongoing management of Gross Profit Margins, Net Profit Margins, Inventory Control and general OPEX.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Develop and implement monthly and quarterly and annual sales plans, budgets, and programs for all sales verticals in the retail and commercial markets.
Communicate the strategic goals and objectives with direct reports.
Foster and promote business etiquette and effective communication within the office, intra-company divisions and with our clients.
Provide support to direct reports by communicating expectations/plans, coaching their performance, providing opportunities to develop skills and holding them accountable.
Understand, implement and enforce safety policies safety program.
Determine staffing requirements and oversee the interview, hiring and training of new employees with the assistance of the corporate human resources department.
Monitor third party business and suppliers to ensure that they are efficiently and effectively providing the needed services and supplies while staying within budgetary limits.
Oversee activities directly related to the sales and marketing of goods and services.
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Ensure the Company culture is permeated throughout the office by organizing team and social events.
Implement and enforce HR programmes and policies as communicated from head office.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.

Requirements
A degree in Business, Marketing or a related field plus 5 years of experience in a senior sales/operations management capacity and 10 years of direct operations management experience.
Experience and expertise from a solid career in consumer products and/or luxury brands.
Must be able to demonstrate strong business skills related to leading a successful sales team, strategic planning, and negotiating, budgeting, and analyzing sales figures.
Excellent understanding of sales, finance and management.
Proven record for performance with set goals.
Excellent oral, written & listening skills.
Judgment and decision making skills with ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the appropriate path.
Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance.
Efficient knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and use of the Internet.
Well spoken and have the ability to speak clearly and confidently in all business settings.
Ability to read, understand and calculate banking figures such as; discounts, interest rates, percentages and commission etc.
Ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
Motivate, inspire, provide and accept feedback to and from employees.
Possess prioritization skills necessary to use time effectively and set action plans to achieve business targets.
Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Retail Sector

LOCATION: Canada - TBD

COMPANY: Leading Retail Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, results-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO), COO, President, Managing Director or General Manager with a substantial track record of success in the Canadian retail sector. Must have an ability to manage fast growth. Preferably coming from a sales and marketing background, with additional managerial oversight of operations, merchandising, finance, etc. Strong leadership abilities, charismatic, able to execute change, accountable.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading retailer, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), COO, President, Managing Director or General Manager, who would provide leadership and manage all strategic and day-to-day operations of firm's Canadian business unit. This position must assure operational excellence by aligning and leading all departments to ensure business goals are met; developing & implementing a successful strategic business plan focusing on long-term sustainability and organic market expansion; establish and report operational metrics; maintain and expand firm's consistent brand image; finally, take full accountability for the Profit & Loss of the Division.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Processed Foods Sector (CPG)

LOCATION: US - Northeast location

COMPANY: Privately held $30 million food manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced food industry Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), President, General Manager or Vice President who can bring a profitable, well established firm "to the next level"

Recruiter seeks, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on behalf of a profitable and expanding third-generation family food manufacturer. The firm has just completed its second plant, and there is an opportunity to double sales if efficient sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, manufacturing and IT departments are harmonized. The incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would be expected to have new ideas about the current management team and managing growth. Full P&L responsibility. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidates could come from similar types of companies or from small-medium sized operating units of very large food manufacturing firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO / President- CPG (Processed Foods)

LOCATION: Canada (Ontario)

COMPANY: Canadian Processed Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: "Big company training and professionalism" mixed with an ability to readily understand the needs of a growing medium sized firm. Unbureaucratic Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "Heavy hitter" and visionary leader, combined with an ability to nurture and communicate well with existing staff.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Canadian processed food company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with an ability to run a medium sized and growing company with both domestic and international sales. The position requires a leader with a strong sales and marketing background who has the ability and drive to make a truly great food company. The position of CEO/ President would be to provide the leadership and strategic direction for a food manufacturing and processing company with two locations in Canada serving the domestic Retail and Food Service industries with both Branded and Private Label products. Equity participation is offered as firm's philosophy is one of partnering with management.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Semiconductors/ Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY: US Semiconductor/ Electronic Components Products

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Semiconductor or Electronic Components General Manager with strong marketing experiences in the telecom equipment and networking equipment field. General Manager with experiences in managing both fabless and fab operations an added plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US firm in the semiconductor field, a General Manager whose product lines serve the telecommunications equipment sector. The General Manager will have full profit and loss responsibility for all fab and fabless semiconductor product line operations. The General Manager provides leadership for all direct functions dedicated to the business unit, including Market Management, Product Management, Marketing, Application Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing to maximize pretax profit.  Cooperates closely with all indirect product line functions to maximize market share for all products within the Telecom market segment.  Works closely with Worldwide Sales, Finance and other staff members to achieve company goals. The General Manager develops, formulates and executes short and long term business plans. Keeps abreast of product, market, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for new product and new technology development. Drives continuous improvement, cost reduction, yield improvement, quality improvement, supply chain development, asset management control and ensures the highest customer service level. Builds and maintains a team of excellence through careful selection of key personnel including promotions of existing employees. The General Manager performs periodic operation reviews at manufacturing locations and other direct functions. Makes certain that consistent practices and controls are in place on a worldwide basis.  Ensures that all actions and activities, internal and external to the business unit, are performed ethically, lawfully and with a high degree of integrity.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US - California (Los Angeles)

COMPANY: Medium sized consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Retail industry experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to lead growth.

Recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on behalf of a growing retailer of consumer products. Firm's products have a great reputation for their attractive design, impeccable quality and competitive price. Products are sold as branded merchandise, and private label arrangements are also developed. The role of the CEO is to manage growth of the firm, including the expansion of retail channels.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Chemicals

LOCATION: US - California (Southern California)

COMPANY:  Well established chemicals recycler

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) coming from a strong sales and marketing background. Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization. Related manufacturing experience. Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Effective problem - solving and mediation skills. Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others. A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast - paced office setting.  Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations. Enthusiasm, creativity and adaptability

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established post-consumer chemical recycling services firm, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Directors. Creates annual operating plans that support strategic direction set by the board and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to the board for approval.

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) collaborates with the board to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision

•   Develops and monitors strategies for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the organization

•   Develops future leadership within the organization

•   Planning and budgeting for existing and new facilities

•   Managers senior facility managers/supervisors of all locations

•   Promotes a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity

•   Hires, manages, and fires the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

•   Oversees the operations of organization and manages its compliance with legal, environmental and regulatory requirements

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) creates and maintains procedures for implementing plans approved by the board of directors

•   Ensures that staff and board have sufficient and up-to-date information.

•   Evaluates the organization’s and the staff’s performance on a regular basis

•   Represents Company at industry meetings, organizations and trade shows, occasionally making presentations about industry related topics, or specific presentations for Company.

•   Maintains regular contact with key accounts.

•   Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

•   Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.

•   Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

•   Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.

•   Oversees maintenance of accurate records of all pricings, sales and quotations.

•   Creates or oversees proposal presentations and RFP responses.

•   Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.

•   Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.

•   Oversees staff in developing annual budgets that support operating plans and submits budgets for board approval

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) prudently manages the organization's resources within budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations

•   Ensures that staff practices all appropriate accounting procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

•   Provides prompt, thorough, and accurate information to keep the board appropriately informed of the organization’s financial position

•   Provides vision regarding overall financial health of the company.

•   Provides vision and leader ship in long - range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the company.

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  provides recommendations regarding effective utilization of long and short term debt, including refinancing and purchasing/sales.

•   Provide vision and leader ship in long – range production and manufacturing needs of business operations

•   Insure accurate documentation of production and quality control data and records.

•   Direct and oversee site production activities and personnel.

•   Oversee and ensure high safety standards at all times.

•   Direct production activities to insure safety and compliance with quality control standards, regulatory compliance, and lease agreements.

•   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  stays abreast of current trends related to the organization’s products and services and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on its work

•   Collects and analyzes evaluation information that measures the success of the organization’s program efforts; refines or changes programs in response to that information

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY: Medical Device Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well respected medical device industry CEO with strong industry relationships.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medical device company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO leads firm’s growth and expansion and is responsible for executing the established business plan and ensuring financial, operational, quality, business development, compliance, strategic development, and staff management & leadership objectives are achieved. MBA or equivalent industry experience consisting of 15+ years of progressive executive level management within the medical device industry.

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for firm’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organizational goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key clients and vendors to facilitate the accomplishment of business goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, federal and international standards relative to the design, development, and manufacture of medical devices

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures the adequacy and soundness of the company’s financial structure reviewing all capital expenditure requests and arrangements for additional finance-funds

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures appropriate staffing is in place to maintain compliance with the QSR, ISO 13485, 2003 and other applicable regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Managing Director - Automotive Sector

LOCATION: US Midwest

COMPANY: European Automotive Sector Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very results-oriented, well organized, Managing Director from the automotive sector. Startup experiences required

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm in the automotive conversion/ retrofitting sector, a US Business Unit Managing Director. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the US Managing Director should have high organizational capabilities and business management. The US Managing Director should be dynamic and with a proactive personality. Bringing excellent management capacity, initially the Managing Director will coordinate a team of 10 people as well as coordinate marketing activities. The US Managing Director will manage all the activities of business marketing, logistics, operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA General Manager - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: US - Northeast - New Jersey

COMPANY: European Medical Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with proven sales skills and management of a foreign firm's US operation. German language skills a plus.

Recruiter seeks, a USA General Manager, on behalf of a European medical equipment firm, which is a leader in their sector. The General Manager should have experience as General Manager at a medical equipment/ medical device firm in sales, marketing, finance and logistical operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President / Chief Administrative Officer

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Hampshire)

COMPANY: Service Organization

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager from the service sector. Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. Collaborates with the executive management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of Firm. Strong Communicator

Recruiter seeks, a General Manager, on behalf of a well-regarded service organization. Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President/ Chief Administrative Officer will lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and success of internal administrative operations including: Finance, Information Technology (IT), Team Services, Human Resources, Procurement and Facility Management. The Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officerprovides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure Firm has the proper staffing, operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, plus technology systems in place to support achieving the Annual Business Plan and 5-year Strategic Plan.

--Oversees internal administrative operations for the following functions:

--Leads Human Resource functions in conjunction with HR management to find and develop outstanding Firm employees to support the Firm's mission.  This includes: recruitment, hiring, talent management, compensation, benefits, payroll, professional training / development, regulatory and legal compliance.

--Oversee the head of Finance and work together in developing annual operational budget, establishing program pricing policies, managing Profit & Loss (P&L) for each department and program and Field Operations, creating metrics for cost performance, and reporting on progress in improving efficiency as the organization scales.

--Leads the development and management of outside vendor/partner relationships to enhance the ability of Firm to deliver programs and benefit from reduced cost goods and services. Oversees the purchasing function related to, but no limited to, procurement and logistic services, contract administration and review, shipping and receiving, vendor management, and export controls.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Filtration Products

LOCATION: US - Southeast location

COMPANY: Privately held filter manufacturer

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Canada Managing Director/ President - Consumer Services

LOCATION: Canada - Ontario (Toronto)

COMPANY: Major Multinational Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented fast growth financial services Canada President capable of expanding consumer services store locations across Canada. Fluent English; fluency in French a very strong plus.

Recruiter seeks a Canada President or Canada Managing Director for a fast growing multinational consumer services firm. The Canada President will be the highest executive level for the firm's Canadian operations. The Canada President will be responsible for executing the firm's aggressive growth strategies for the next 5 years and drive profitable financial results. The President should have experience in the consumer services sector, particularly involving the establishment of service stores or kiosks utilizing small staffs.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Software

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A software Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with a strong sales and marketing background

Recruiter, seeks, on behalf of a profitable and well established European software firm serving the ERP/ logistics/ materials management sector an operationally competent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has an ability to run two North American business units, with an emphasis on the expansion of sales and marketing.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President (CEO, North America) - Service Sector

LOCATION: US - Southeast (South Carolina)

COMPANY:  International Service Sector Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President with strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent negotiation skills; excellent people skills. Ability to tolerate ambiguity and stress.concentrate on his/her role as CEO North America.

Recruiter, on behalf of an international services  firm, seeks a President or CEO, North America, who would be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The US Division President (CEO, North America) will manage the growth and operations of the US Division in order to maintain short- and develop long-term financial and organizational viability while fulfilling commitments to customers. Effectively manage all aspects of the Company’s operations in North America.

--The President or CEO, North America will ensure effective allocation of limited resources across all areas of the Company to accomplish customer-driven priorities.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and maintain an organisational structure for effectively integrating all operational departments.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and implement processes, systems, policies and management structures as needed for a maturing organization, including ensuring the Company meets its statutory obligations and operates accounting, commercial, and other policies consistent with the parent company guidelines.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY: Medical Device Startup

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, startup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with strong sales and marketing and business development experiences

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well funded early stage medical device startup, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who can build a lean team to build market share.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Fabless Semiconductors

COMPANY: Fabless semiconductor firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established fabless semiconductor firm based in Silicon Valley and with worldwide locations, a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO would ideally have a minimum of 10+ years' experience in a leadership position in the semiconductor and intellectual property areas. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should have experience at small to medium sized fabless semiconductor firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Consumer Electronics Sector General Manager - Semiconductors/ Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (Southern)

COMPANY: US Semiconductor/ Electronic Components Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Semiconductor or Electronic Components General Manager with strong marketing experiences in the consumer electronics sector: Computers and Peripherals, Games, GPS, PDA, Audio and Video Entertainment Equipment, Telephone handsets, Digital Home Hub, Appliances & White Goods, Office Equipment, Battery Cells

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major electronics firm, a General Manager of firm's Consumer business segment. The Consumer Products General Manager provides leadership for all direct functions dedicated to the business unit, including Market Management, Product Management, Marketing, Application Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing to maximize pretax profit. The Consumer Products General Manager cooperates closely with all indirect product line functions to maximize market share for all products within the Consumer market segment. The Consumer Products General Manager works closely with Worldwide Sales, Finance and other staff members to achieve company goals. The Consumer Products General Manager keeps abreast of product, market, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for new product and new technology development.  Performs periodic operation reviews at manufacturing locations and other direct functions. S/he makes certain that consistent practices and controls are in place on a worldwide basis, ensures that all actions and activities, internal and external to the business unit, are performed ethically, with a high degree of integrity.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Machine Tools

LOCATION: Canada - Ontario (metro-Toronto)

COMPANY: Canadian Machine Tool Firm

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Canadian machine tool company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is able to help a growing firm build on its successes of the past two years, especially in Asia and North America.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Washington, D.C./ Northern Virginia)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, results-oriented North America Managing Director. Expert knowledge of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM), sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of medium sized software firm USD$40 million), a North America Managing Director . Reporting to the Group CEO, the North America Managing Director will be responsible for U.S. and Canadian operations. Responsibilities of the North America Managing Director:

•   Developing the N.A. business plan and strategy in accordance with growth plans

•   Provide the N.A. organization with the vision and leadership to carry out its mission.

•   Maintain N.A. staff focus on its mission and vision and balance organizational priorities through an inclusive strategic planning and management system.

•   Provides expert sales leadership to the USA & Canada field sales & marketing organisation to ensure the ongoing success of the company.

•   Planning and budgeting of  N.A.  Business to align with global strategy

•   Provide excellent judgment in researching, organizing, analyzing and implementing opportunities for exceptional business growth in N.A.

•   Through his/her leadership, improve the organizational operations by developing the N.A. Region Management Team into a strong and cohesive unit.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Alternative Energy

LOCATION: US - Pacific Northwest

COMPANY:  European Windpower Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A knowledge of electrical grid and power purchase agreements is crucial

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European alternative energy firm, a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO's principal role will be to spearhead firm's growth in the Pacific Northwest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO - Alternative Energy

COMPANY: Early stage startup Alternative Energy equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: CEO must have strong presentation skills, along with a track record of successful business management. Previous contacts with targeted customers, nationally and internationally, would be of greatest interest. Experience working at General Electric, or in the turbine industry could be helpful.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a Photovoltaics power equipment startup, a CEO, whose focus will be in negotiating and closing large utility contracts for joint venture power production. Independent product tests of firm's product reportedly indicate significant efficiency increases over older silicon photovoltaic panel technologies. The CEO candidate should have experience working with VC's and investment banks would be considered a strong plus. CEO Candidates from a PV or other renewable energy background would be helpful. A mix of successful startup and large company experiences would be of interest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America CEO - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: USA

COMPANY:  Fast growing European enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented CEO. Pragmatic CEO. Hands on VP Sales type. Ideally started with large companies and also had successfully managed smaller companies. CEO, President, General Manager or VP Sales with experience selling software in the enterprise content management sector , electronic discovery sector, etc. a strong plus.

On behalf of a major European enterprise software firm, recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for firm's US and Canada business unit, The company is experiencing a 66% growth rate, and will need a CEO who can manage growth, as well as knowing how to execute sales of software. The North American unit consists of 15-20, and is expected to grow to 50+ in one year's time. The North American CEO should have an entrepreneurial mindset, and should have been a top sales performer. Since the North American unit is the key unit of the firm's growth, the North American CEO should also become a Board member.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Retail

LOCATION: TBD

COMPANY: $2 billion+ American Retail Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Retail industry experienced President, to lead an important, high growth division. Must have strong charisma, rooted in a well documented track record of success in the retail sector.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of $1 billion+ iconic American retailer, a Division President. This unit makes maximum use of its 3 channels --stores, catalogue business and e-commerce -- and the Division President should be prepared to provide energy and visionary leadership to these aspects of sales and marketing. The position requires a strong retail industry experience, which could include a variety of management profiles.

LOCATION: US - California (San Diego)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading electronics and electromechanical power components manufacturer, a President, Alternative Energy Products, who will provide business leadership in a key growth area for the corporation. Initially under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the President of the Alternative Energy Division is responsible for defining, planning, developing, and implementing the business unit’s short and long-term strategic goals and objectives, and the policies and procedures under which the organization operates, ensuring the maximum profit and return on capital, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Experience in the wind power (wind turbine) and/or photovoltaic energy markets is required.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Software

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Michigan)

COMPANY:  Telecom Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established software corporation, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will work with the existing CEO to provide comprehensive leadership, strategic vision, operating management and market representation for the firm. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of the company and maximization of value. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will understand how to manage a Balance Sheet. The COO will be a well rounded and experienced software sales professional who will focus on evaluating, enhancing and executing the company’s strategic plan. The candidate will be a principal thought leader in helping roll out solutions and securing multiple high-end customers.

•   Be accountable for the financial performance of the business, with P&L responsibility.

•   Together with the CEO, develop, communicate and implement the Company’s overall strategy and operating plan.

•   Establish financial forecasts and metrics for the Company to ensure alignment with Board-approved Company objectives.

•   Help deliver a technology/product roadmap that will reinforce and grow the Company’s position across key target markets.   

•   The COO will actively represent the Company at the highest levels to prospective partners/customers, including telecommunications carriers, government entities, corporations, universities, and system integrators.

•   Evaluate and explore potential opportunities, identify and monitor competitive issues, and capitalize on the core strengths of the business positioning the company for long-term revenue growth and profitability. This will include evaluating government contracting opportunities directly and through partners.

•   The COO will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current organization relative to the firm’s business direction and build/maintain a strong team required to support the overall strategic plan.

•   Effectively make the transition to CEO over a specified period of time.

To achieve this, the new COO will require accountability for performance against defined business objectives and establish proper reward systems to measure and recognize achievement. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) must effectively communicate risk and opportunity to the Board in a way that leads to decisions and implementable programs including infrastructure, investment and development, financial structure, and sales and marketing programs, while forecasting and measuring corporate performance against a solid operating budget.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Entrepreneurial Business Development Advertising "insider"

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of European software firm selling to leading global advertising firms, a Managing Director for their new American divison. Firm needs an advertising industry "insider" who has direct contacts with CEO's of leading US advertising firms. German fluency a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Software

LOCATION: US - Southwest (Dallas, Texas)

COMPANY:  Major Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a diversified software corporation, seeks a President for a software division serving the corporate travel sector. Experience selling complex IT solutions, especially to this customer base, would be helpful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Wireless Communications

COMPANY: Wireless technology startup

Funded by a successful major Japanese corporation that has a reputation for progressive management approaches in its startup incubator division, a year old wireless startup seeks a business savvy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who could grow this startup. The Japanese founding company has been aggressively making venture investments in privately-held start-up or early-stage companies in various IT segments, including computer software, state-of-art semiconductors, wired or wireless networking & communications areas. The firm's value proposition is providing their portfolio companies with the best possible marketing solutions around the world through the firm's worldwide business networks.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Software

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Telecommunications Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a privately held software firm providing software billing solutions, seeks a President. The President  should have strong sales experiences and an ability to mentor an effective sales team.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY:  European Advanced Materials Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President balancing technology and business development

Recruiter, on behalf of a European multi-division firm, seeks a President for a US nanotechnology acquisition. The Business Unit President will be reporting to a Group President. 

•   Successful management within various budgetary constraints or targets

•   Develop and implement appropriate business plan

•   Ensure effective reporting & control procedures are in place

•   Awareness and implementation, where appropriate of industry best practice tools & techniques

•   Define and execute a new business strategy

•   Responsible for maintaining effective and positive relationships with key customers

•   Involvement in the shaping and delivering of the future strategy of the business

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (metro-Los Angeles/ Orange County)

COMPANY:  US Electronic Components Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a Southern California electronics firm,  seeks a General Manager. The General Manager will --Manage the internal sales and eng department as well as the sales rep organization in the US

--Assist in managing and coordinating sales activities and communications of established European and Asian subsidiaries and Joint Ventures and customers.

--Participate and provide input for marketing programs to promote the Company and its products to customers and prospective customers.

--Plan, execute and manage sales and marketing programs to grow sales at a rate that meets corporate financial and market share growth goals.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Detroit, MI)

COMPANY: Asian automotive battery manufacturer

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing ISO-9001 certified Asian lead acid battery manufacturer, a person who could serve as CEO of their startup US division. Candidates from within the US automotive market are desired, and people with an ability to start up a business unit or company in this sector would be of greatest interest. A background in sales and marketing would probably be necessary, but candidates with a variety of general management experiences could be considered, if they came from this client's product sector.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Affinity Marketing Company

COMPANY: E-commerce outsourced services startup

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of small 5-year old e-commerce services startup, a CEO with strong experiences selling into the non-profit sector. Firm sells outsourced solutions in an affinity marketing business model. Firm provides integrated and consolidated outsourced operations. A person with a strong sales background, particularly in sofware and IT services, would be of interest. Experience in building and managing a profitable company would be a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Operations (Chief Operating Officer Level) - Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

LOCATION: US - Midwest or US - Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth)

COMPANY: Fast-growing Industrial Equipment Division of $Multi-Billion Multinational Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced VP Operations who has run a multi-plant manufacturing business on the order of USD$500 - 800M+. This is a fast-growing business that requires an involved, unbureaucratic, and well-organized person. It should be considered at a Chief Operating Officer (COO) type level. The VP Operations must have had personal oversight of at least 1,000 staff, preferably covering a minimum of 6-8 plants and/or distribution centers. This operation includes U.S., Mexican maquiladora and Canadian operations. The VP Operations must be an excellent communicator with a collaborative, consultative style. Experience in LEAN is necessary, as is an ability to recruit, nurture and grow managerial ranks. Language skills in Spanish a strong plus.
         • Bachelor’s Degree in operations management, supply chain, business administration, or related discipline.  MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
         • 15+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing management experience with several years in a senior management role having significant business and operational impact.
         • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
         • Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.

For the right person, there is a potential to advance to a President role after a few years of solid performance.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Energy Services

LOCATION: US - Southwest : Texas (Houston)

COMPANY: Leading European Energy Services Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented General Manager with strong contacts in the Houston Oil and Gas sector

Recruiter seeks a General Manager for a leading European firm serving the Oil and Gas, Chemical and Energy sectors. Position reports to the CEO/COO. The firm employs 2,000 worldwide, and it has a longstanding reputation of strategic partnerships with clients in the oil & gas, energy and chemical industries to supply services that reflect the very latest technological developments. The firm has a very customer driven approach and a business structure that supports specialized markets. The objective is to grow the business substantially. Total employees reporting to the US General Manager will be approx. 200. The BU is being transformed into an organisation supplying customised services focused around integral solutions. The Business Unit Manager (General Manager) drives sales and profitability growth through formulating and implementing targeted policies and programs. S/he provides direction and leadership to the USA team. Achievers will find an exciting job in a dynamic international organisation.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager- Aerospace

LOCATION: Canada - Quebec (Montreal)

COMPANY: Canadian division of multinational aerospace corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager must be able to assess the current situation, outline a course of action, and execute the plan to improve communications, delivery, CR, etc. This position must possess a high degree of integrity to represent the best interest of the company and its customers.  Proven turnaround management and leadership skills along with excellent communication abilities are essential.  Fluent French and English

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational aerospace corporation, a turnaround General Manager with strong aerospace experiences and great leadership skills. The General Manager will manage smooth transition into new ERP environment; facilitate the relocation with minimal negative impact to business; improve internal 'team' approach. The General Manager will manage successful rapid 787 business expansion; execution - (profitability, cost, quality, and delivery) at or above expected benchmarks.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Well Funded Biotech Startup Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An operationally capable pharma Chief Operating Officer (COO) who also could map the firm's IPO process from personal experience with IPO's

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well funded startup pharmaceutical firm, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is a well regarded technical head and founder, who needs a Chief Operating Officer to provide guidance in the IPO process, meet with Wall Street for IPO Q&A's, lead the IPO roadshow, and also evaluate internal business operations.

A software company that develops and markets innovative products that significantly improve the personal computing experience, seeks an operations-oriented President/ COO. Firm's products are essentially “shrink-wrapped” consumer software with the exception that it will distribute them directly to the consumer via internet download. Recruiter is targeting Bay Area candidates in Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, San Francisco, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager, US Business Unit - Industrial Automation

LOCATION: US - Northeast

COMPANY: European Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic Managing Director, experienced in managing rep firms and distributors. Strong leadership skills, collaborative management style

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a highly regarded European leader in the industrial automation sector, a Managing Director, for their USA business unit. The duties of the Managing Director:

• Establish major annual sales and marketing objectives.

• Prepare annual budgets … Sales Projections, Profit & Loss Pro-Forma and Capital Investments.

• Identify critical issues and key objectives that must be addressed in the forthcoming year … e.g. new product introductions, new sales aids, training, organizational goals, etc.

• Determine, define and communicate strategies and sales programs to management team, sales organization, and operational staff … to focus the organization on common goals, key objectives, and implementation activities.

• Implement activities, programs and policies that create and su pport the desired company culture.

• Regularly (monthly) Monitor and Help Manage the Actual Budget … Expenses, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow.

• Interact with customers and the sales organization to implement policies, achieve goals, and address image objectives.

• Mentor, motivate and develop the operational management and direct factory sales team.

• Create a company culture that is consistent with desired market image (the indisputable leader in the sector)

• Manage a growing, profitable operation. 

• Determine pricing strategies and prices based upon market conditions, competition, and business objectives.

• Define criteria for the selection and recruitment of Sales Reps and distributors.

• Define and implement Sales Representative, Distributor and sales policies consistent with desired corporate image and business philosophy.

• Prepare and maintain Sales Rep and Distributor Agreements consistent with desired corporate image, sales policies, and business philosophy.

• Develop and implement promotional plans consistent with budget and sale objectives … e.g. media selection & cost negotiations, advertising themes, publicity, direct mail, E-marketing, trade shows, training opportunities, etc.

• Work with Webmaster to develop and maintain an effective, up-to-date web presence consistent with sales and other business objectives.

• Formulate strategies and plans for the introduction of new products.

• Identify and secure products that will complement firm's core business, and enhance firm's sales program.

• Continue to build and strengthen firm's “brand” equities …

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President - Aerospace

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Cleveland, Ohio)

COMPANY: Major US Aerospace Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: AS9100-experienced, financial savvy, multi-site aerospace sector general manager. Experience in metals fabrication a strong plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading aerospace products firm, a Senior Vice President, whose chief role will be to oversee multiple business units in the US, Canada, and Europe. Reports to President of Operating Unit. MBA with 10+ years experience in a financial management role working within the aerospace industry; or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training. Provides overall management and direction of the Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers. The Senior Vice President will be:responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

--Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

--Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

--Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

--Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

--Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

--Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

--Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Consumer Services

LOCATION: US - California (San Diego)

COMPANY:  Leading Consumer Services Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very sales oriented General Manager. Operationally, the business unit is well run. It needs a General Manager who is dynamic and has a strong record of growing a consumer services sales business

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading corporation in the consumer services field, a General Manager for a presently small regional business unit that they want to expand nationally. The successful General Manager will assume full operating responsibilities for management, direction, and expansion of the Business Unit.

The General Manager reports to the Division President but will regularly interact with other members of  the corporation's senior management team, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

A fast growing computer peripherals/ multimedia consumer electronics firm whose sales are approximately $20 million, seeks an experienced, visionary, and high energy General Manager to help grow a small sales, distribution, and customer service group for the expected next stage of growth. The General Manager role  can potentially lead to a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. (Recruiter is targeting LA, Orange County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Sheet Metal Fabrication

LOCATION: US - California (Southern California - Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, etc.)

COMPANY:  Division of large industrial group

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly disciplined team player. Business-oriented General Manager. Ideally ME/MBA. General manager with demonstrated experience in both sales growth and cost structure improvement is very important to success in this position.

Recruiter, on behalf of a large, multi divisional industrial corp., seeks a business unit General Manager. The major role will be to grow this $30million unit. The General Manager will be an experienced business leader with strong vision, including a successful track record of managing P&L for a profitable division within a manufacturing environment. Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding and machining preferred. The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and will possess an energetic, forward-thinking and technically sound skill set. The General Manager must be able to set the strategy for achieving both sales growth and product mix diversification while optimizing margins, profits, asset utilization and return on investment. The General Manager must be able to build, develop and motivate the management team. Must be comfortable and effective from the factory floor to customer and supplier interaction.

Electronics startup company with plans to integrate voice recognition technology into a variety of consumer electronics products, seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ideal CEO candidate for this position will be coming out of a business development background who has had significant experience closing deals with major cable TV companies. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidates coming from companies making set top boxes (General Instrument, Scientific Atlanta, etc.) would be perhaps most appropriate, but a CEO candidate from a hardware or software company with strong MSO contacts could be considered. CEO candidates  from cable TV companies themselves can also be considered for this challenging position. (Recruiter is targeting Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC, Roanoke, VA, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Hi-Volume Mechanical Components

LOCATION: US - Southeast (eg., Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, NC)

COMPANY: Multinational industrial and automotive metal products supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on, highly sales-focused general manager able to lead multiple site operations across North America

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European international leading supplier to the automotive and industrial markets, a General Manager, who will be responsible for the complete P&L of these operations. This position will have a strong focus on sales. The company globally has captured nearly 50% of worldwide market share. A mix of hands on and strategic work will be required in sales in order to grow US, Canadian and Mexican business that has not been optimized in the last years. Few competitors, a high value added product and a dynamic top management willing to move fast and take calculated risks, make the possibilities of growing the business exciting and rewarding. In addition, the Group has just laid the foundation to start sales in Mexico, and the future General Manager of North American operations is expected to build on these efforts. Frequent travel in North America & Mexico, occasional travel to other worldwide locations. Also a priority is to ensure that the team creates the lowest cost structure, including in manufacturing.  A top-level management team is in place that makes this part of the job easier.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO/ President - Manufacturing

COMPANY: Small Custom Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) must have strong leadership ability, strong cost accountability experience (especially manufacturing cost), and an ability to keep targets.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of US $6 million assembly firm, a President or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with solid experience in manufacturing costing, ideally with specialized, custom assembled products. Operation consists of under 100 employees assembling specialized mechanical products. CEO candidates with experience in the recreation vehicle market would be a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Fabrication - Aerospace Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Metal fabricated parts manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, financially savvy, aerospace components or metal parts experienced general manager. Experience supervising multiple plants a plus. Provides overall management and direction of the Fabrication Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major international firm fabricating metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, and other markets, a Vice President, Fabrication. The position oversees 3 plants in North America. The VP Fabrication reports to a Senior Vice President.

1.  Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

2.  Responsible for ensuring group’s goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives from parent company.

3.  Responsible for administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

4.  Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.

5.  Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

6.  Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

7.  Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.

8.  Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

9.  Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

10. Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

11. Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

12. Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

13. Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

A key business unit of a well established aerospace precision mechanical components corporation seeks a General Manager for their Wichita operation. The General Manager carries full P/L responsibility. The person also must have a great business development ability to represent the company before key aerospace customers. Recruiter is targeting people experienced in running companies with sales from $10-30 million in annual sales and staff numbers from 100-500 people, although all qualified candidates will be seriously considered.

An early stage privately held billing software company seeks a General Manager. The GM is responsible for the overall operation, management and direction of the software business unit. This position of General Manager likely fits best a person who seeks a responsible and stable position in a smaller, well established company environment. Candidates who might be knowledgeable of the companies in the cable TV (MSO) or rural telephone company markets might be of great interest. The recruiter is targeting candidates in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Oregon or Washington might find this beautiful small city location of special interest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Business Services

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Maryland)

COMPANY: Major B2B Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Division President with competence in both operations and sales management. Entrepreneurial. An effective President who has demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound financial acumen in $20M + businesses

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US B2B firm, a business unit President. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The President would oversee and manage all aspects of the division operations in order to ensure maximization of company profits and sales growth. Provide leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the divisional activities to ensure accomplishment of objectives. Purpose:

-- To run the company and drive growth & profitability

-- To develop long term strategic planning based on competition, market changes and new technologies.

-- Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of the company

-- Maintain and continuously improve the company business systems and processes

-- Set high standards for all aspects of company functions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Major US Semiconductor Capital Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with technical and marketing background. Min 10 years' experience in the Semiconductor capital equipment field

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US semiconductor capital equipment maker, a Vice President/ Business Unit Manager, who, reporting to a Senior Vice President, would be responsible for:

•   Product marketing

•   Product development

•   Technical and after-sales support

•   Engineering, including development, design, and systems engineering

•   New business development

•   In addition, the VP/Business Unit Manager will have responsibility for Operations to ensure the effective delivery of products to customers, management of inventory, and cost reduction initiatives.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - IT Services

LOCATION: US- California (Bay Area)

COMPANY: Asian IT Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Operating Officer (COO) with strong sales and marketing expertise among Fortune 500 clients

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of fast growing Asian IT Services firm, a US-based Chief Operating Officer (COO), who, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), would be responsible for executing the goals of firm's international strategy as well as managing the company's day-to-day operations. The focus of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be on business development and delivery of firm's products and services.