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Why Top AI Executives Are Difficult to Recruit
Shawn Cole, President and Co-Founder of Cowen Partners Executive Search, was published in People Managing People, tackling why traditional executive recruiting is failing in the AI sector—and what companies need to change to attract leadership that’s already stretched beyond capacity. In his article “The Executives You Want Most Are the Ones You Can’t Reach,” Shawn
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The Evangelized Technologist: Inside the Rise of the Chief AI Officer
By Ash Wendt, Executive Recruiter & Cowen Partners Co-Founder — Ash Wendt is a trusted thought leader and premier authority on executive recruitment, visionary leadership, turnarounds, culture fit, C-suite assessment, executive compensation, and more across all industries. As President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, Ash Wendt is a pioneering leader and visionary thinker in C-Suite
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How to Identify CEO-Ready CIOs
For decades, boards and search committees have evaluated chief information officer candidates through a narrow lens. Boards have prioritized CIO candidates who excel at cost control, executing on deliverables, and providing systems stability. While technology has long been a foundational element of an organization’s success, it now permeates every facet of operations and day-to-day work.
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The Art of the Corporate Turnaround
By Shawn Cole, Executive Recruiter & Cowen Partners Co-Founder — Shawn Cole is a trusted thought leader and premier authority on executive recruitment, visionary leadership, turnarounds, culture fit, C-suite assessment, executive compensation, and more across all industries. As President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, Shawn Cole is a pioneering leader and visionary thinker in C-Suite
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Hiring AI Talent in Its Early Stages: Building Leadership Teams for AI Solutions
By Shawn Cole, Executive Recruiter & Cowen Partners Co-Founder — Shawn Cole is a trusted thought leader and premier authority on executive recruitment, culture fit, leadership assessment, executive compensation, and more across all industries. As President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, Shawn Cole is a pioneering leader and visionary thinker in C-Suite recruitment, known for
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CFO Turnover Is on the Rise: Here’s Why It Matters
November 25, 2024 – The CFO seat is hotter than ever. Nearly 9% of CFOs at publicly held companies transitioned out of their roles in the first half of 2024 alone. This growing turnover isn’t just a trend—it’s a signal of how much the role is changing. Today’s CFO is no longer just about numbers;
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The Power of Vision: Why Product & Technology Leaders Are Critical to Company Turnarounds
By Shawn Cole, Executive Recruiter & Cowen Partners Co-Founder — Shawn Cole is a trusted thought leader and premier authority on executive recruitment, visionary leadership, turnarounds, culture fit, C-suite assessment, executive compensation, and more across all industries. As President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, Shawn Cole is a pioneering leader and visionary thinker in C-Suite
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The Dawn of AI in Professional Services: Reinventing the Big 4, MBB & Beyond
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the realm of human general intelligence, is set to revolutionize the operating models of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG), MBB consulting firms (McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company), and the broader professional services industry. This transformation is occurring at
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Is It Time to Change Executive Leadership?
Your C-suite executives are an integral part of your business’s day-to-day functioning — and maybe even its identity. Once you’ve found your C-suite, you might start to view these leaders as permanent fixtures in your company. While this mindset is understandable, it puts your company at risk of stagnation. Here’s a look at why, when,
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5 Tips for Sharpening Your Cybersecurity Protocol
Does your business have a chief information security officer (CISO)? This role might sound futuristic, but with cybersecurity threats growing by the day, it’s essential that you protect your company. Whether you’re a CEO, another executive, or even a CISO yourself, creating and maintaining a robust cybersecurity protocol is an instrumental part of your business’s
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