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 and professional services sectors. He partners with early stage, Private Equity and VC backed companies on C-suite and key leadership engagements. His functional areas of expertise include finance/accounting, operations, corporate strategy, human resources, sales and marketing.
“We are thrilled to have Coalter on board to help our private equity clients and their portfolio companies navigate the talent shortage in industries that are notoriously competitive and highly regulated,” said Townsend Managing Director Dan Ellis. “His breadth of experience with financial and accounting roles will also help our family- and privately-owned middle market clients find the right talent to take their business to the next level,” Ellis said.
“I am excited to join the excellent team at Townsend,” said Powers. “I’m eager to work collaboratively on talent solutions that propel our clients’ businesses forward.”
Prior to joining Townsend Search Group, Coalter held various roles including Senior Managing Director at a top 5 executive search firm and Director of Permanent Placement for one of the world’s largest professional staffing organizations.
