R. COALTER POWERS

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R. Coalter Powers uses his 20 years of experience leading successful search and placement operations across North America to help clients find the right talent solutions to drive their businesses forward.

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.

Having been in a variety of strategic planning, sales, and business development leadership roles throughout his career, Coalter expertly guides clients through identifying their key leadership needs and navigating the hiring process. He has a proven track record of completing both retained and contingent searches.

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.

He graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing. Coalter lives in Greater Detroit, Michigan along with his wife, two children, and trusty English Golden Retriever.

“Building relationships and partnering with so many amazing people is why I have been in this business for over 20 years. Helping place exceptional leaders in critical roles is immensely rewarding, knowing that my efforts contribute to the long-term growth and vision of a company and, at the same time, help a candidate advance their career.”

LET'S TALK.

We see executive search as far more than filling a role—to us, it is a highly personalized process producing profoundly impactful leaders that fulfill long-term goals, influence strategic plans and impact decision-making across the organization.

MORE ABOUT COALTER’S JOURNEY.

Like many of the candidates and executives he works with, Coalter’s career journey hasn’t been a straight line. He’s experienced the full spectrum of organizational structure–from large corporations to scrappy and entrepreneurial businesses–having worked at one of the world’s biggest recruiting firms and starting his own boutique staffing agency. This background has given Coalter a unique perspective and first-hand insight into the multi-faceted growth and hiring needs of Townsend’s diverse client base.

STRANGE BUT TRUE.

Birthdays are normally a day to celebrate “you”, I am fortunate to share that special day with my wife, father and nephew.

MORE ABOUT COALTER’S JOURNEY.

Like many of the candidates and executives he works with, Coalter’s career journey hasn’t been a straight line. He’s experienced the full spectrum of organizational structure–from large corporations to scrappy and entrepreneurial businesses–having worked at one of the world’s biggest recruiting firms and starting his own boutique staffing agency. This background has given Coalter a unique perspective and first-hand insight into the multi-faceted growth and hiring needs of Townsend’s diverse client base.

STRANGE BUT TRUE.

Birthdays are normally a day to celebrate “you”, I am fortunate to share that special day with my wife, father and nephew.

LET'S TALK.

We see executive search as far more than filling a role—to us, it is a highly personalized process producing profoundly impactful leaders that fulfill long-term goals, influence strategic plans and impact decision-making across the organization.