Dan Ellis

Are There Too Many ‘Chiefs’ in Your C-Suite?

In a recent study, LinkedIn’s Working Insights team analyzed over 100,000 U.S. hiring decisions that included the word “chief.” The result? They found 51 variations of C-suite titles. Long gone are the days when the C-suite included only CEOs, CFOs, and COOs. Today, we’re seeing an explosion of “chiefs” in …

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Townsend Search Group Welcomes Executive Search Veteran R. Coalter Powers

Townsend Search Group is pleased to announce R. Coalter Powers has joined our team as a Managing Director. Powers brings over 20 years of experience leading successful search and placement operations for executive and C-Suite engagements across North America.  Coalter has deep knowledge in the biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, technology …

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Three Trends Reshaping CFO Recruitment

The modern CFO wears many hats — including strategic partner, technology advocate and value creation specialist. This ongoing expansion of the CFO role impacts how companies approach CFO recruitment and hiring decisions. At Townsend Search Group, we work with many businesses, including private equity portfolio companies, to help them identify, …

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Finding the Right CFO for Your Family Business

Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy. But as they grow, unique challenges arise. At Townsend Search Group, we’ve worked with many family-owned businesses to recruit new C-suite leaders as they ponder how to take things to the next level, particularly when the business requires greater financial acumen. …

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Navigating the New Era of Private Equity: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent

The private equity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation—whether it’s a temporary or enduring one is yet to be seen. As the industry continues to grapple with a slowdown in M&A activity, firms are adapting their strategies to remain competitive. There’s a great deal of discussion about how the traditional …

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