Executives Lose a Coveted Status Symbol—Their Assistants Valerie Balensiefen remembers the directive she got from a former boss on her first day as his executive assistant in 2019: She’d been hired to support him, and him alone. If others tried to steal her time, she was to tell them to fend for themselves.  Read more

Retaining employees isn’t easy, and when they leave an organization, along goes their knowledge and skills. Managers then have to find new people to fill their roles and start training from the beginning. According to a new report from Cowen Partners, companies should consider two key metrics when monitoring their staff: employee attrition and employee

March 7, 2023 – After several years of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain difficulties, and economic uncertainty, organizations are wondering what to expect in 2023. Unfortunately, there are still adverse remnants of the previous three years. Among others, the war in Ukraine continues, with no end yet in sight. Nor is there any shortage

Paymentus’ announcement of its CFO pick comes less than a month after it handed a severage agreement to Seamon. If Seamon were terminated under certain qualifying terms and without cause, the agreement provided that he would continue to be paid his base salary and health care premiums for six months after leaving the company. Seamon’s annual base salary was $335,000, according

The last few years in the hiring market have been full of ups and downs and many changes to work as we know it. We’ve seen a trend toward more remote work during and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year was particularly tough for executive searches, as many companies engaged in executive

Seamon’s annual base salary was $335,000 as of Nov. 10 and he is eligible for a target annual cash bonus of $150,000, according to an employment agreement filed with the SEC in November. The agreement also stated that he would be “eligible to participate” in the company’s change in control and severance agreement “subject to approval by the

Clement will receive an annual base salary of $375,000 for his role as finance chief as well as an annual target bonus opportunity equal to 50% of that base, according to the Wednesday filing. He will also receive a one-time cash bonus of $200,000 “upon the Company’s achievement of certain strategic objectives,”which will not be

Psst…There’s a Hidden Market for Six-Figure Jobs. Here’s How to Get In. Unlisted jobs help companies skirt pay transparency laws in New York and elsewhere. Getting one requires ninja-like networking skills. Read more HERE About the Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal was founded in July 1889. Ever since, the Journal has led the

Within days the Union, N.J.-based company swiftly moved to name Crossen, then the company’s senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, to the CFO seat. Now, with Etlin filling the interim role, Crossen will resume her previous roles and continue as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, according to a company filing.

How eliminating noncompete agreements could make it easier for workers to change jobs Recession fears might cause some workers to sit tight, at least for a while — but recruiters expect more employees to change jobs if the ban passes. Read More HERE About Cowen Partners Executive Search Cowen Partners is the nation’s executive search

For the 6th year in a row, TopSearchFirms.com has named the “Top CFO Search Firms” in the nation. Ranked executive search firms specialize in Chief Financial Officer executive searches. Finding experienced CFO’s is more important than ever. According to Hunt Scanlon Media, “Private Equity experienced Chief financial officers continue to be in high demand. Finding them is

Continued economic headwinds could lead to increased turnover among financial leadership. CFOs who were able to deliver results when the economy was booming may, in an economic slump, find themselves in an “uncomfortable position keeping CEOs and shareholders happy,” Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners said in an email in response to questions.

Marketing leaders can play a vital role in any C-suite, innovating and managing essential strategies while overseeing critical decisions, motivating teams, and achieving the best possible results and ROIs from a company’s marketing efforts. In fact, companies with the right marketing leaders in the right roles can establish themselves as thought leaders all while maximizing

Sales leaders can be an integral part of any C-suite, devising critical strategies, making key decisions, motivating teams, and paving the way to achieve an organization’s financial goals. In fact, companies with the right sales leaders in the right roles can achieve higher win-loss ratios while seeing sales team turnover drop and revenues increase. That’s

Hunt Scanlon presents its annual roundup of the 100 most prominent executive search firms serving the private equity sector. Hunt Scanlon Media is one of the leading names in the senior talent management sector, with over 25 years in the business. The firm has global staffing intelligence data available in daily newswires, annual leadership and

The war for talent as well as economic uncertainty have prompted many firms in the past two years to attract and retain workers with hefty — but meaningless — titles like “head of innovation” or “senior vice president.” What’s more, these titles often come without added responsibilities, promotions, or pay raises. While the fancy labels have

They Fled Wall Street for Crypto. They Have Few Regrets First, stablecoin TerraUSD collapsed. Then hedge fund Three Arrows Capital went under, dragging Voyager Digital and Celsius Network down with it. In the latest blow, Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire — once considered a crypto savior — imploded, causing a crisis of confidence that’s wiped out billions of dollars and is spreading to companies across the

CFO Dive asks Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners Executive Search about Marysville, Ohio-based Scotts Miracle-Gro appointed Matthew Garth, 48, to the roles of CFO and executive vice president, effective Dec. 1., the company announced this week.  While signing or new-hire bonuses have long been used as a tool to attract executives, experienced CFOs are enjoying a strong negotiating

The relationship between rank-and-file office workers and their bosses has never been equal. But remote work is creating a new kind of imbalance between certain people in leadership and their employees, and it’s stirring up resentment at work. Many managers — from middle management to the C-suite, depending on the workplace — are continuing to

Retaining employees isn’t easy, and when they leave an organization, along goes their knowledge and skills. Managers then have to find new people to fill their roles and start training from the beginning. According to a new report from Cowen Partners, companies should consider two key metrics when monitoring their staff: employee attrition and employee

Compensation is one thing, but CIOs and soon-to-be CIOs should leverage their job offer position by putting their values on the table and setting themselves up for success before they sign. Congratulations! You got a sweet job offer. You are considering upending your life to make a big change. But before you do that, take

Median CFO compensation — buoyed by strong company and stock performance — made the largest year over year gains in ten years, a Sept. 30 study by consultancy Compensation Advisory Partners (CAP) found. Total direct compensation — including both cash and equity — rose on average 17% for CFOs and 18% for CEOs in 2021, according to

CLOs have become entrepreneurial big-picture policy strategists as legal affairs have gained prominence in C-suite operations. “The position has evolved and become more mainstream,” said Cole in an email, pointing out that CLOs’ prevalence in corporate America tends to ebb and flow with the economy. Currently, “the greatest economic expansion of all time with a

It can feel like you’re getting away with it. You’ve dialed down the intensity at work, passing on late nights and extra assignments with seemingly no negative consequences. In fact, your boss appears to respect your new boundaries and has lightened your workload. Read more HERE About the Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal

The payments pioneer is handing its interim CFO a comparatively rich package, two executive compensation experts said. “It’s very generous and highly formalized for what should be temporary,” Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners, wrote in an email. “They must expect her to be interim for a while.”  Rabinovitch’s recent appointment marks her second

Companies like Meta and Lyft have stopped hiring for the year, and that’s music to the ears of other tech companies that are still staffing up. Much of talent sourcing still takes place on LinkedIn, but many recruiters have found their own techniques to use the service more efficiently. We asked LinkedIn’s VP of talent acquisition and three outside

FleetCor Technologies said Charles Freund, its CFO since September 2020 and a longtime company veteran, is resigning to become CFO of an unidentified private-equity backed software company on Oct. 3, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. Read more HERE About Payment Dive Payments Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news

The Business Journals Quote Cowen Partners Executive Search: Many businesses are trying to determine how to prevent quiet quitting, but experts say employers have continued the practice of quiet firing. Both can cause headaches. Read More HERE About American Business Journals American City Business Journals (ACBJ) is the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in

The Business Journals Quote Cowen Partners Executive Search: Many businesses are trying to determine how to prevent quiet quitting, but experts say employers have continued the practice of quiet firing. Both can cause headaches. Read More HERE About American Business Journals American City Business Journals (ACBJ) is the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in

The Business Journals Quote Cowen Partners Executive Search: Many businesses are trying to determine how to prevent quiet quitting, but experts say employers have continued the practice of quiet firing. Both can cause headaches. Read More HERE About American Business Journals American City Business Journals (ACBJ) is the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in

Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners. “From a shareholder’s perspective, this looks great,” Cole wrote in an emailed response to questions. “Glenn has a very strong technical accounting background, [he’s a] GAAP expert, BIG 4 CPA…this is someone who understands leadership, financial reporting, internal controls, and processes, this is the type of CFO profile

Just days after Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal’s death sent shockwaves across Wall Street and beyond, the home-goods retailer made the swift decision to look within its own ranks and pick chief accounting officer Laura Crosssen as its interim finance chief.  The move has stirred debate over the type of permanent finance leader

Shawn Cole, CFO Practice Leader asked by CFO DIVE about the tragic death of Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond’s CFO Gustavo Arnal. Bed Bath & Beyond’s appointment of Laura Crossen as interim CFO has raised questions about the type of permanent finance leadership the company will need. Just days after Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond

A third of CFO positions (33%) placed this year were filled by first-time candidates, found the CFO Movement Study from Cowen Partners Executive Research. According to Cowen Partners’ President Shawn Cole, this inaugural group of CFOs shares a trending similarity in their work experience. About Cowen Partners CFO Executive Search Cowen Partners does more CFO searches in

About CIO CIO attracts the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. CIO readers gain key insights on career development for themselves and their employees, including certifications, hiring practices, and skills development, along with a strong foundation in digital transformation of

Big-Sounding Job Titles Are Feeding Egos in Tight Labor Market With money limited, firms are increasingly playing with titles The tight US labor market isn’t just boosting wages, it’s also bidding up job descriptions. Once prevalent mostly with startups, job-title inflation has gone increasingly mainstream, said Shawn Cole, president of Cowen Partners, a nationwide executive search

Shawn Cole, our President and Co-Founder, writes for the Puget Sound Business Journal. Remember Your ABCs: Moving From Theory to Practice When Recruiting for Executive Diversity About Cowen Partners Executive Search Cowen Partners is the nation’s executive search firm, enabling companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success. Cowen Partners gives

Despite rising pressure for C-suite diversity, CFOs of color comprised just 20% of the new finance chiefs named in the first half of 2022, a study found. “We can’t just assume that some other company is going to invest in minority hiring and we’re going to poach their candidate…companies need to look within and they need to create a

Women becoming CFOs in record numbers. Cowen Partners Executive Search, which tracked 250 CFO appointments at major companies in 2022 through July. Cowen’s research found that one-third of first-time CFOs hired and CFOs promoted have been women, and 19% of those moves have involved women of color.  “I believe the reason we are seeing more

Head of? Director? VP? How to live with title inflation. The war for talent is still raging, and so is title inflation. Here’s how to deal with it. It’s not just the price of gas and groceries: In the tech industry, title inflation is out of control. In a talent market where every bargaining chip

Title inflation is on the rise, one HR recruiter says. Here’s how to prevent it. The current high rate of consumer inflation may be an issue on most people’s minds right now, but another form of inflation — title inflation — is also making itself felt in the workplace, Shawn Cole, president and co-founder of national executive

Big-Sounding Job Titles Are Feeding Egos in Tight Labor Market With money limited, firms are increasingly playing with titles The tight US labor market isn’t just boosting wages, it’s also bidding up job descriptions. Once prevalent mostly with startups, job-title inflation has gone increasingly mainstream, said Shawn Cole, president of Cowen Partners, a nationwide executive search

Women are increasingly being hired for CFO roles this year, says an executive search firm president Using publicly available data, Cole says the firm has tracked more than 250 CFO appointments as of July 22 at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies, and other companies known to the general public, he says. The analysis includes company finance

Cowen Partners Quoted by Fortune Magazine on CFO hiring trends of women and people of color. Using publicly available data, Cole says the firm has tracked more than 250 CFO appointments as of July 22 at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies, and other companies known to the general public, he says. The analysis includes company finance

Major companies are hiring more female CFOs and female CFOs of color than ever before, according to new research. The CFO Movement Study from Cowen Partners Executive Search shows that so far this year, more than one-third of new CFO hires at Fortune 500 companies and other major companies were women – 19 percent of whom are women of color. Read

Major companies are hiring more female CFOs and female CFOs of color than ever before, according to new research. The CFO Movement Study from Cowen Partners Executive Search shows that so far this year, more than one-third of new CFO hires at Fortune 500 companies and other major companies were women – 19 percent of whom are women of color. Read

Although the percentage of chief #financial officers hired by Fortune 500 and other notable companies continue to skew male, over a third of new #CFOs hired by #Fortune500 companies and companies of note in 2022 have been female (36 percent), suggesting a steady incline in female representation among CFOs in the Fortune 500, according to a new report from Cowen Partners |

Remember Your ABCs: Moving From Theory to Practice When Recruiting for Executive Diversity Scanning the headlines today, you will undoubtedly come across stories about the need to build diverse workforces at all organizational levels, particularly the C-suite. The conversation has been driven in large part by the strength of the Black Lives Matter movement, in addition to recent legislation —

It can feel like you’re getting away with it. You’ve dialed down the intensity at work, passing on late nights and extra assignments with seemingly no negative consequences. In fact, your boss appears to respect your new boundaries and has lightened your workload. Read more HERE About the Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal

Ask a college senior, and “vice president of productivity and remote experience” probably isn’t on her list of dream jobs. Yet this fast-growing pandemic-era position has emerged as a previously unimaginable path to the C-suite—or at least to a virtual desk nearby. While it sounds like something an existing HR department would naturally handle, the

Shawn Cole, CFO Practice Leader is a regular contributor and thought leader on all things CFO. Could CFOs be included among mass layoffs? With the economy unlikely to improve soon, Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners, explains whether CFOs should worry about being included in cost cuts. Not only is the finance

The Great Resignation is seeping into the corner office, with 70% of C-level executives telling Deloitte pollsters that they seriously might resign for a job that better supports their well-being. Between the lines: The Deloitte findings ring true to executive recruiters. “What we see is that people are resigning to try to find a better place, a better

The last few years in the hiring market have been full of ups and downs and many changes to work as we know it. We’ve seen a trend toward more remote work during and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year was particularly tough for executive searches, as many companies engaged in executive

Finding an experienced executive is more important than ever in these uncertain times. Each year, TopSearchFirms.com recognizes the best executive search firms in the United States — via a multiphase selection process that involves independent research and peer evaluation. The executive search firms that receive the highest-point totals during this selection process are recognized on

Moderna CFO’s departure reignites debate over company’s culture Cowen Partners did not conduct Moderna’s CFO search The sudden departure of Gomez, just a month after he was announced as a new hire, marks the latest in a series of executive departures at Moderna — a company that has grown at breakneck speed during the pandemic

Leading executive search firm, Cowen Partners, ranked as one of the 100 best executive search firms serving the private equity sector in the latest report by Hunt Scanlon Media The team at Cowen Partners, has added another feather to their well-decorated hat as the firm was named as one of the leading private equity executive

Why Confidential?  The confidential IPO can trace its origins to April 5, 2012. On that day, President Barack Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act. The JOBS Act, which defined startups as emerging businesses with less than $1 billion in annual revenue, let these companies file their S-1 IPO paperwork confidentially.

You can have decades of financial management experience and get nowhere near a CFO office if you don’t bring the ability to modify your company’s growth strategy in the face of new competitors. There’s a CFO crisis today. Two-thirds of CEOs believe the CFO role will continue increasing in significance but a third think their CFO isn’t

For the 5th year in a row, TopSearchFirms.com has named the “Top CFO Search Firms” in the nation. Ranked executive search firms specialize in Chief Financial Officer executive searches. Finding experienced CFO’s is more important than ever. According to Hunt Scanlon Media, “Private Equity experienced Chief financial officers continue to be in high demand. Finding them is

It takes an exceptional person to lead an institution that truly belongs to its members. What makes a great credit union CEO? The answer is not as simple as you might think – it’s not just about having the right skill set or experience. As with any business, a CEO has to have the necessary

Recognizing acts of exclusion can help companies surmount the challenges of developing an inclusive workplace, concludes a new report by Cowen Partners. Microaggressions and unconscious bias are among the most common obstacles to real progress and true diversity and inclusion in any company culture. April 29, 2022 – Diverse and inclusive environments in the workplace should provide

“There are really not enough qualified c-level candidates across the board. During the pandemic, CFOs were really in demand. It was hard to find CFOs qualified at forecasting because businesses were living day by day. CTOs are really hot right now and we are seeing a huge progression from CIO to CTO. The pandemic has

As Warren Buffett said, “Rule number one: Never lose money. Rule number two: Never forget rule number one.” Whether you are the CEO/founder of a startup or an older, privately held business, there may come a time where you and your colleagues are seeking outside capital. In an ideal world, you are doing so to

Paradigm, the world’s largest venture capital firm focused on supporting the great Web3 companies of tomorrow has retained Cowen Partners Executive Search on a Global Head of Tax search. A rare opportunity to become the world’s foremost expert on crypto and web3 taxation. Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners About Paradigm Paradigm is a San Francisco-based investment

The Publication Surveyed 18 Executive Recruitment Organizations for Annual Ranking Portland, OR – April 21, 2022 – Cowen Partners Executive Search has been named the top Executive Recruiters in the region for retained search on the Portland Business Journal’s list of Executive Recruiters. This prestigious listing is the result of research by the publication looking at 18

Bruce grew up in Chicago and worked as a surgical orderly during summers while in high school. He attended the University of Illinois and Tel Aviv University where he was a pre-med. He founded Bruce Henry Associates, Healthcare Executive Search when living in San Francisco in the ’90s. Through the years he successfully grew the

CFOs hold pay raises far below inflation despite scramble for talent CFOs should not count on a quick end to the push for more pay and the fight for talent, the labor market experts said. The U.S. population is aging, shrinking the pool of workers. Also, retirement by many workers early in the pandemic means that

In a post COVID-19 economy consumer behavior has changed drastically from what it used to be. The result of this is that traditional marketing techniques may not yield the desired results with the average prospective consumer. Cowen Partners Executive Search, an executive search firm, has outlined the Top 5 Marketing Trends for 2022 that companies need

Shawn Cole, CFO Practice Leader is a regular contributor and thought leader on all things CFO. When the CFO departs, who steps up? Every company needs an established talent pipeline to fill the gap when its CFO leaves. But new research from CFO Dive finds that the role — and the way it is filled

Shawn Cole, Cofounder and President of Cowen Partners Executive Search Writes for Recruiter.com The Boundaries Between Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Executive Search Are Blurring — What Does That Mean for Recruiters? Not only are private equity firms turning to third-party executive search firms — many are even acquiring or building their own executive recruiting

The Remote-Work Czar Is the New Shortcut to the C-Suite. One of the most sought-after management jobs right now is leading large, far-flung teams through uncharted waters. Human resources veterans need not apply. Bloomberg delivers business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world, featuring stories from Businessweek and Bloomberg News. About Bloomberg Bloomberg

Cowen Partners Quoted by Fortune Magazine on why the best work from home policy is rooted in inclusion All too often, diversity executive search firms compare themselves to law firms or management consultants. The firm wants to offer, then reap, all the benefits of a trusting (and at times, confidential) client relationship without taking on

Cowen Partners Executive Search today announced that we were named to the Clutch 1000, which honors the top B2B service providers in the world for 2020. Clutch is a B2B market research firm that connects service providers and buyers through data and verified research, and the Clutch 1000 is the firm’s most exclusive award, representing only the

Shawn Cole, our President and Co-Founder, writes for the Puget Sound Business Journal. Remember Your ABCs: Moving From Theory to Practice When Recruiting for Executive Diversity About Cowen Partners Executive Search Cowen Partners is the nation’s executive search firm, enabling companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success. Cowen Partners gives

A successful CFO candidate synthesizes old-school accounting with new-age technologies to successfully lead the CU toward a better bottom line. By Shawn Cole With increased market volatility and advancing digital infrastructures appearing across all industries, credit unions, traditionally regional and relatively conservative financial institutions, are emerging as one of the most transitional and rapidly-evolving subsets of

Cowen Partners Executive Search is proud to be named to the Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 list announced in 2021 by market research firm Hunt Scanlon.  The list encompasses the nation’s leading executive search firms driving leadership results in the private equity sector. In addition to recognition by Hunt Scanlon, Cowen Partners has been recognized by

As businesses grow, their financial needs become more complicated. Businesses usually start out managing basic transactions, but as they expand their transactions become more complex, often requiring a heightened level of analysis and more robust systems and processes. Eventually, the company needs to move beyond the basics and create a more sophisticated financial strategy. While

Why executive search firms should assume a fiduciary responsibility to represent a diverse candidate pool All too often, search firms compare themselves to the professional services offered by a law firm or management consultant. The firm wants to offer, then reap all the benefits of a trusting (and at times, confidential) client relationship, but assume

Cowen Partners does more CFO searches in a month than other firms do in a year for one reason: our process works. That’s why we are consistently recognized as leaders among the best CFO recruiters in the nation. Our senior partner led, due diligence driven process has made us a top CFO search firm. Our

About Shawn Cole, President & Cofounder Shawn is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with over 15 years’ experience founding and running successful companies. Shawn’s business career has been centered on value creation for both turnarounds and startups. Shawn is President and Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, a national executive search firm focused on the key

For the 4th year in a row, TopSearchFirms.com has named the “Top CFO Search Firms” in the nation. Ranked executive search firms specialize in Chief Financial Officer executive searches. Finding experienced CFO’s is more important than ever. According to Hunt Scanlon Media, “Private Equity experienced Chief financial officers continue to be in high demand. Finding them is

Executive search firm founders launch investment fund to back startups. The Cowen Partners Venture Fund is designed to write small seed stage checks Cowen Partners founders Shawn Cole and Ash Wendt build things. Both are serial entrepreneurs who met each other while employed as recruiters. Soon after, they launched Cowen Partners, which has quickly become

Nothing ventured, nothing gained: Cowen Partners announces new non-tech early stage venture fund The fund allows Cole and Wendt to formalize their angel investing and perhaps align with local organizations such as Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. The two expect working with groups like OEN will help with deal flow. While the firm isn’t releasing details on

Thomas has diverse experience supporting global brands going through transformational change. Prior to joining Cowen Partners, Thomas was the Global Talent Acquisition Director for Mercy Corps – a leading international non-governmental organization focusing on senior level and executive searches. He Co-Founded the People of Color Affinity group in partnership with the executive team. Prior to

After a record year in which global dealmaking crossed the $5 trillion threshold, expectations are high for 2022. Driven by abundant low-interest debt and private equity action, deal value and volume peaked at historic highs in 2021, but the question now is what next?  While it’s unlikely that new records will be set in 2022,

Jim has been an executive recruiter for over twenty years with a global reputation for identifying high-performing CxO/VP/Director level senior executive leaders for some of the most innovative, public, private and early-stage entrepreneurial firms. He has concluded mission critical searches in a broad swath of industries, including (but not limited to): High technology Consumer brands

Cowen Partners was recognized by Hunt Scanlon in its annual roundup of the 100 most prominent executive search firms serving the private equity sector. Cowen Partners Executive Search is proud to be named to the Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 list announced in 2021 by market research firm Hunt Scanlon.  The list encompasses the nation’s leading executive search firms

Cowen Partners Executive Search, Oregon and SW Washington’s only nationally ranked executive search firm has relocated its Portland, Oregon office to Lake Oswego, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, has always been a core market for the firm and the move to Lake Oswego was based on availability of office space

Burnout Hits CFOs as Boards Grapple With Departures Shawn Cole, president and founding partner at executive search firm Cowen Partners, said pent-up demand from the pandemic is driving CFO changes in 2021. CFOs may have stuck around for longer than planned to get companies through the business impacts of Covid-19, he said. “There were a

CUs are conducting video conferences to interview candidates, but some still won’t make hiring decisions without a face-to-face interview. Shawn Cole, president and founding partner for Cowen Partners Executive Search., said he has found executives are interested in other positions but they are staying put for now. “Our business has not slowed down, but it

The sheer amount of influence a Chief Executive Officer wields over a company makes it challenging to receive objective feedback. Therefore, a company must have a well-thought-out feedback mechanism in place. A well-designed and implemented CEO performance evaluation process can enable the board and the CEO to understand each other’s expectations clearly. Since CEO performance

The corporate case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as representation and leadership at the board level is well established. Board quality is dependent on-board diversity. Diversity helps your company’s board avoid ‘groupthink’ and empowers them with diverse ideas and new approaches that help conquer future threats and embrace opportunities. Overwhelmingly, studies point

What is the opportunity cost of a poor hire? Although answers differ, from financial and time deficits to potentially dangerous culture and productivity lapses, one thing is sure – the cost is often steep and correcting a mishire can be just as pricey.  As a result, talent acquisition has emerged as a deliberate approach to

By Ash Wendt, President Cowen Partners Executive Search 5 Insights from Top Executive Recruiters A chief marketing officer (CMO) is an essential role within any startup. The right CMO can build out your marketing team, improve brand awareness, and drive sales. Hiring for this role, however, can be a bit complicated, especially for startups. Many

Experienced businesswoman Leigh Gower has joined Dutch Bros Coffee as the drive-thru beverage company’s first Chief Technology Officer. Gower brings a 20 year background of helping companies transform customer service using technology. “Leigh has dedicated her career to customer-focused, transformative work. She recognizes the need to seamlessly integrate technology into everything we do to create a flawless,

Considering the dynamic commercial landscape of the past two years, it’s unsurprising that sales and marketing continue to be top of mind for our executive readers.  A common feature of the global economic recovery for companies has been a transition from in-person sales interactions and pipelines to a fully digital customer experience or a hybrid

Shawn Cole, a 15-year industry veteran and seasoned leader in the recruiting field, cofounded Cowen Partners and serves as President and Practice Leader.  For the past 10 years, Mr. Cole has worked in C-level executive search placing executives across a broad range of functions for clients such as Kaiser, Starbucks, Costco, Columbia Bank, T-Mobile, DR

Cowen Partners Executive Search announced today Sam Torres will lead the new Sports and Entertainment Executive Search Practice. Mr. Torres will serve as a senior advisor to C-Suite leaders and front office administrators in the entertainment, sports & athletics executive recruitment process while also providing guidance on talent and sports business best practices. The Cowen

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Dutch Bros Coffee is the country’s largest privately held drive-thru coffee company, with more than 500 locations and 13,000 employees in 11 states. The company is headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, the proprietary Dutch Bros Blue

It is accepted that there is only one thing that is constant in life: change. In 2020, the world experienced some of the biggest changes. The business environment was not left out as it also experienced several significant shifts. And these changes show no signs of slowing down. At the center of these changes is

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The global pandemic had a major impact on the business landscape in 2021. Companies all over the world had to quickly pivot their business strategies and services to stay active and relevant. This major upset also had a significant impact on business leadership needs. The C-suite spans approximately 58 job titles and covers everything from

Thanks to technology, anytime you need to fill a position you can post the job online and have a plethora of applicants within a week. You would think that such a large applicant pool would make filling positions easy, but this isn’t always the case, especially when it comes to executive searches. Many people are

Cowen Partners is a national executive search firm and we give our clients access to the top 1% of human capital to create opportunities that accelerate their growth and market share. With Cowen Partners, clients can grow at scale, create value, and drive results with world class talent. Below are some of our most popular

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It is not easy to find a top candidate for an executive role. The process is time-consuming, expensive, and competitive. An executive search firm, however, makes the recruitment process a whole lot easier. A search firm can find some of the best high-level candidates and will even recruit impressive passive executives who are not actively

The pandemic reality has been both volatile and rife with uncertainty. The beginning of 2020 brought the highly contagious Covid-19 into the country, overwhelming healthcare systems and stopping the economy in its tracks. Since then, there has been major economic fallout worldwide. The pandemic reality has been both volatile and rife with uncertainty. The beginning

Working with an executive search firm can sometimes feel like operating a black box. With each firm making bolder claims than the one before and doing so by showering their explanations with a variety of jargon and obscure acronyms, hiring managers can’t help but feel left out in the dark. To change that, we’ve decided

For companies who needed to hire new CFOs at the start of this calendar year, now Interim CFOs are pioneering the post-pandemic economic landscape. For companies who needed to hire new CFOs at the start of this calendar year, now Interim CFOs are pioneering the post-pandemic economic landscape. COVID-19 has catapulted global commerce, healthcare, and

NEWS PROVIDED BY Cowen Partners Cowen Partners Recognizes the Top HealthTech Companies of 2020 – Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 13, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cowen Partners, a national executive search and consulting firm, announced today the winners of its 2020 Best-of Awards Program for technology-based healthcare solution companies.

It is not easy to find a top candidate for an executive role. The process is time-consuming, expensive, and competitive. An executive search firm, however, makes the recruitment process a whole lot easier. A search firm can find some of the best high-level candidates and will even recruit impressive passive executives who are not actively

It is not easy to find a top candidate for an executive role. The process is time-consuming, expensive, and competitive. An executive search firm, however, makes the recruitment process a whole lot easier. A search firm can find some of the best high-level candidates and will even recruit impressive passive executives who are not actively

It is not easy to find a top candidate for an executive role. The process is time-consuming, expensive, and competitive. An executive search firm, however, makes the recruitment process a whole lot easier. A search firm can find some of the best high-level candidates and will even recruit impressive passive executives who are not actively

Cowen Partners, a national executive search firm, announced today the winners of its 2020 Best-of Awards Program for video interviewing platforms and personality tests. They have rounded up the best video interviewing software platforms and personality tests for employers to identify top job candidates, all while working remotely and avoiding face to face interviews. Are

Interim CFO Portland, OR An interim CFO serves as a stop gap between the incoming and outgoing CFO’s. Utilized for an unplanned CFO exit or a lengthy executive search, they are great for maintaining critical company processes and momentum. Our team of CFO Consultants have a vested interest in your success. Many have worked at

Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting welcomes Associate Recruiter Humphrey to the team. Hayden has been assigned to support our Partners on large national searches. COWEN PARTNERS | EXECUTIVE SEARCH + CONSULTING Cowen Partners is a national executive search and consulting firm. Our clients are both small and large, publicly traded, private, and non-profit

Top 10 Executive Search Firms Korn Ferry Spencer Stuart Russell Reynolds Associates Heidrick & Struggles Egon Zehnderd Diversified Search Group True Odgers Berndtson Kaye/Bassman – Sanford Rose WittKieffer

Cowen Partners is one of the nation’s top CFO search firms. We have particular expertise within the financial services industry, including banks and credit unions. Cowen Partners has placed more credit union CFO’s than any other search firm. We’ve found that it’s harder than it should be to obtain a current list of the biggest

  Looking for a game-changing employee in Chicago? At Cowen Partners, we can help you find that stellar individual that can take your company to the next level. We are now living in a world where human capital is just as important as financial capital. Regardless of your sector or industry, the business world has

Cowen Partners is a Leading B2B Sales Leadership Recruiting Firm Cowen Partners has a strong record of identifying and recruiting exceptional sales talent with established Fortune 100 C-Suite contacts and strong histories of generating millions in revenue. Win the War on Talent! Are you launching new solutions? Building your first Enterprise team? Don’t have the

Cowen Partners, a leader among the nation’s best executive search firms, has assembled a list of CEO Interview questions for your convenience. Best utilized by founders, board members, and human resource leaders, these CEO interview questions are designed to cull the best talent among the candidates you are considering for the role of CEO. What

Written by Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners Executive Search Originally published by Recruiter Magazine January 2020 Private equity, venture capital, and executive search have always been intertwined at the intersection of value creation and human capital. Indeed, human capital is the most valuable asset of any organization: Without a team of talented individuals working in concert, it

If you have watched the HBO show “Succession”, you know how messy the succession process can be without a plan. Succession follows a multi-billion dollar family media conglomerate after the CEO/ Founder unexpectedly falls ill and chaos ensues.   5 Easy Steps to a Winning Executive Succession Plan    Involve the Current Executive as Much as Possible  Create a

At Cowen Partners, our elite executive recruiters have helped several companies compete more effectively by partnering with them to identify, attract, and secure their most valuable asset — executive leadership talent. Here is a sampling of some executive searches that we have recently completed, as well as the industries we proudly serve. Consumer Packaged Goods

Growing business revenue is never easy. Even more difficult is achieving consistent revenue growth across the lifetime of a business. To address this challenge, a growing number of companies are restructuring their leadership framework to add a C-level position, a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), to their team. What Is A Chief Revenue Officer? As the

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Cowen Partners provides a non biased guide to selecting the right executive search firm for your organization. How to Select an Executive Search Firm Check out this definitive guide to finding and working with the right executive search firm. It can save you time and money in finding the best candidates for your next CFO,

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Issue $75M manufacturer required temporary help to improved cost accounting and inventory management processes. Solution Cowen Partners provided a manufacturing experienced CFO to work hand in hand with leadership to address poor inventory management, imprecise understanding of product costs, and delayed financial reporting. Issue $600M ecommerce retailer’s Corporate Controller gave two weeks’ notice. Solution Cowen

I have been talking and writing about CEO Succession Plans this month.  This week illustrates how real this is.  WeWorks, Juul , eBay, and hours ago Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina all had their CEOs depart over the last three days.  Now to be fair, they are all for different reasons.  Whether

Today, the employment market has more opportunities than people looking for jobs.  That challenge can negatively impact the quality and quantity of candidates that apply for your position.  It can lengthen the time needed to hire the right person for the job.  To mitigate these risks, the value of a skilled and proven recruiting firm working

We all know change is constant. Changes in leadership can be very difficult and stressful for any organization, impacting stock valuation to corporate culture.  Being prepared for executive retirements or unplanned departures requires an executable succession plan. We all can agree that losing time is losing money and risks corporate capital and reputations. Leaving an

Cowen Partners is a national executive search and consulting firm. Our clients are both small and large, publicly traded, private, and non-profit organizations. Clients are typically $50 million to multi-billion dollar revenue Fortune 100 companies or have assets between $500 million to $15 billion. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite and include director and manager

Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting welcomes Associate Recruiter Blake Muse to the team. Blake has been assigned to support our Partners on large national searches. COWEN PARTNERS | EXECUTIVE SEARCH + CONSULTING Cowen Partners supports executive leaders in the pursuit of exceptional talent. Having seen every aspect of the hiring process as managers,

In the realm of executive recruitment, headhunters work on a retained or contingency basis. Generally, retained executive search offers several benefits over contingent search. Here’s why and what you need to know about contingent versus retained executive search. Retained Executive Search v. Contingency Search Retained refers to the “retainer” paid upfront by the client to

“Succession planning isn’t just for the C-suite anymore!” The talent gap is real, and businesses are feeling its crunch from the top of the employee pyramid all the way down to its base. Succession planning — for all positions — may be an important part of overcoming the skills gap, allowing businesses to grow.” –

Ensuring a Successful Executive Transition Succession executive search and succession planning is the board’s fiduciary responsibility to assure that shareholders/members continue to receive an uninterrupted and undiminished flow of value-driven products and services in the event of a planned or unplanned leadership transition. We work with leading organizations across the private and public sectors. Our

Originally Published Here Cowen Partners has been named one of the top Chief Financial Officer (CFO) search firms in the nation. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Along with some of the largest executive search firms in the world, Cowen Partners was named one of the country’s Top CFO Search Firms. Founding

Originally Published Here For the three years in a row, Cowen Partners Executive Search has been named one of the nation’s top executive search firms. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the CATEGORIES of C-Suite Executive Search, Chief Financial Officer Executive Search, Healthcare, Financial Services – Banks & Credit Unions, and

Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting welcomes Associate Recruiter Alexis O’Meara to the team. Alexis has been assigned to support our Partners on large national searches. COWEN PARTNERS | EXECUTIVE SEARCH + CONSULTING Cowen Partners supports executive leaders in the pursuit of exceptional talent. Having seen every aspect of the hiring process as managers,

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Do you live or work in Vancouver, Washington? Due to the rapid growth of Downtown Vancouver and Southwest Washington, Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting is proud to announce we will be opening a Vancouver office in April 2019! Demand for Executive Recruiting is growing across the Pacific Northwest, and Cowen Partners is excited

Scott Jacobs, MBA Scott Jacobs is an accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive who relishes the opportunity to recruit talent and build/develop sales and marketing teams. He is a talented coach and mentor who leverages people’s’ individual skills to generated business results.  In addition to Scott’s leadership, he has extensive experience in sales best practices, CRM,

We are not in the business of knowing people, we are in the business of finding people. The list of who you know, or anyone else knows, is only so long. – Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners supports executive leaders in the pursuit of exceptional talent. Having seen every aspect of the hiring process as

Appeared as part of the sponsored section, 2018 Law Journal, in the September issue. Your company has seen nice growth over the past five years – revenues are up, you are employing more people and you see new opportunities ahead. You are beginning your budget planning for next year. Your eye lights on the six-figure

Corporate hiring managers are usually overwhelmed with other responsibilities. It makes sense to outsource selected activities thus not distracting hiring managers from their core competencies. Recruiters have talent and advanced skills helping them find the diamonds within their niche industries. Recruiters apply 100% of their attention allowing them to address details and produce qualified candidates faster. Employers gain access to candidates they would not have through

The following presents a generalized demand generation executive job description, crafted for a VP role. For interview questions to use during the next phase of your recruitment process, check out our Top Demand Generation Interview Questions. We also invite you to get the latest insights on why demand generation matters and how to make it

Executive of the Year Tim Boyle CEO Columbia Sportswear Shari Dunn Executive Director Dress for Success Oregon Graciela Gomez Cowger CEO Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Robert Gootee CEO Moda Health Ryan Harms Owner Union Wine Co. Renee James Chairman & CEO Ampere Computing Emma McIlroy CEO Wildfang Mark Mitsui President Portland Community College Tyrone Poole

The best executive search firms can empower companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success. At Cowen Partners, our nationally acclaimed executive search consultants and headhunters get a lot of questions about how executive recruiters work, how to find the right talent for different executive roles, and much more. Shedding light

Search firms best serve their clients by making a commitment to finding minority candidates. According to Shawn Cole, president and founding partner of Cowen Partners, knowing sources of alternative qualified prospects and digging deeper into the demands of roles can greatly improve diversity sourcing. “As leaders of human capital management, we do not expect nor

All too often, search firms compare themselves to the professional services offered by a law firm or management consultant. The firm wants to offer, then reap all the benefits of a trusting (and at times, confidential) client relationship, but assume none of the related responsibilities. In order to offer a similar high-caliber suite of professional

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Our President, Shawn Cole has been contributing to the Business Journal’s “Ask the Experts”   A: Do recruiters work for candidates or companies?   Q: Recruiters work for the company (client). Client’s hire us to find specific candidate profiles to meet their needs. Sometimes these searches are critical, urgent or confidential, and thus require the

Four profiles of today’s CFO Management roles vary by organization, depending on a company’s history, the characteristics of its industry, and the demands of investors. And although fitting CFOs into a clear-cut typology may seem artificial, we found it useful to understand how companies are filling the role to get a clearer picture of how

What should you look for when working with a search firm? 

Cowen Partners Named Top Staffing Firm   Cowen Partners, a West Coast executive search firm was recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in Oregon and Southwest Washington for 2017   It’s an honor to be one of the area’s top search firms” — Shawn Cole https://www.einpresswire.com/article/424041534/cowen-partners-named-top-staffing-firm

We understand the incredible value of hiring talented people who support the mission of our Clients. As an alternative to simply posting jobs and hoping for applicants, we take the time to seek out potential candidates who hold the unique qualities you’re looking for.

We’ve found that it’s harder than it should be to obtain a current list of the biggest banks by asset size, so we decided to put it here for easy access. No need to go digging through a database. Here it is. If you want to learn more about our Bank and Credit Union Executive

We’ve found that it’s harder than it should be to obtain a current list of the biggest banks by asset size, so we decided to put it here. From the largest credit unions in California to the biggest banks in New York, Florida, and everywhere in between, our list below features the top 250 financial

You have probably seen their ionized bottled water in store and in March 2018, Essentia shared that 2017 had been its “most successful year to date.” The company said its product availability is now with 60,000 retailers nationwide and has reached $153 million in measured retail sales over the last 12 months. Essentia, who claims to be

Advisor to the Board of Directors SOX/ FDICIA Financial Expert IPO Preparation and Filings Business Performance Evaluation(s) Interim CFO, New CFO Mentoring M&A Analysis and Transactions Annual Strategic Planning ALM Management and Strategy Regulators and External Auditors Create/ Implement a Capital Plan Capital Investment Strategy We work with leading organizations across the private and public

Our CFO executive search team places hundreds of senior finance executives annually in public, private and private equity owned organizations across all industries and ranging in size from start-ups to some of the largest companies in the world.  A majority of our work focuses on C-level leadership and our team’s expertise spans all core areas

In case you’re curious, even with all the time, resources, and dollars invested in corporate recruiting processes, still between 30 percent and 50 percent of all recruiting efforts are classified by corporations as a failure. Failure is defined as when an offer was rejected or when the new hire quit or had to be terminated within the first

The first preliminary resume screening step at most corporations is a computerized ATS system that scans submitted resumes for keywords that indicate that an applicant fits a particular job. I estimate more that 90 percent of candidates apply using their standard resume (without any customization). Unfortunately, this practice dramatically increases the odds that a resume

Cowen Partners is proud to call Ocean Beauty Seafoods a Client. To date we have made four critical placements with the company and remain retained on several national searches. Over 100 years old, Ocean Beauty is one of the largest, vertically integrated seafood companies in the country.

You don’t have to lose half your team or diminish your company’s reputation when replacing a leader. A successful transition is key to maintaining hard earned momentum and keeping your staff. It all starts with a confidential consultation, contact us about our executive search and interim solutions. How Our Confidential Executive Search Process Works As

Among the nation’s top executive search firms, Cowen Partners was listed in the categories of executive search, CFO specific searches, healthcare, financial services and by region.

Ready to Conduct a CEO, CFO, or CRO Search? Ask for a free consultation and search proposal from one of our expert recruiters.

Cowen Partners is one of the best-rated marketing recruitment agencies in the nation. At the forefront of demand generation and having worked with some of the fastest-growing startups in the country, we know what to look for in an experienced marketing and demand generation professional and can build entire demand gen teams from the Chief

What Kind of a CFO Does Your Company Need? Four profiles of today’s CFO Management roles vary by organization, depending on a company’s history, the characteristics of its industry, and the demands of investors. And although fitting CFOs into a clear-cut typology may seem artificial, we found it useful to understand how companies are filling

Top 3 Sales Recruiting Firms 1.) Cowen Partners Executive Search Cowen Partners is a leader among the nation’s best sales executive search firms. With experienced sales executive recruiters specializing in placing top talent, we enable companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success. Cowen Partners gives our clients access to the

Cowen Partners is a national executive search firm and has put together the Top 20 COO interview questions to help you select a qualified COO. If you need help finding qualified Chief Operating Officer candidates, please contact us.  Do they understand the job opportunity and what the company does? Are they asking intelligent questions about

As seen in American Business Journals – Apr 19, 2018 From Uber to now Nike, you can’t deny diversity recruiting issues in corporate America are front and center in today’s news and on the minds of every executive of every major company in the nation. Uber experienced an embarrassing meltdown of its founder and CEO Travis

As seen in American Business Journals – Apr 16, 2018 All too often, search firms compare themselves to the professional services offered by a law firm or management consultant. The firm wants to offer, then reap all the benefits of a trusting (and at times, confidential) client relationship, but assume none of the related responsibilities.

Cowen Partners, a West Coast executive search firm was recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in Oregon and Southwest Washington for 2017. It’s an honor to be one of the area’s top search firms” — Shawn Cole PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cowen Partners | Executive Search + Consulting, a West

We get this question a lot and if a client doesn’t ask, we still want to explain the difference between contingent and retained executive search firms: With retained search firms, the “retainer” is paid upfront by the client to start the search. Typically, half or 1/3rd of the fee. The rest is paid when the

Is There a Difference between Recruiting & Headhunting? Besides the fact that headhunting has become a bad word in some HR circles, recruiting and headhunting are very different and are frequently used interchangeably without context. Recruiting is a passive way to source candidates by posting job ads online and reviewing the inbound applicants generated. We

When good isn’t good enough, or qualified talent isn’t available, we will provide you the candidate that meets all of your needs. Beyond that, there are many more reasons why our client companies engage our recruiting services. Our experienced executive recruiters offer a lot of expertise in the search; while this may be a company’s