“From the day we opened our doors, we saw that consumers were changing their buying habits. This perspective has allowed us to anticipate both the verticalization and branding of retail. We saw the enormous impact of digital early on. We also spotted the millennial influence at its earliest stages. We were the first to see private equity’s interest in retail and quickly understood that their definition of leadership was unique.

Finding and placing contemporary leaders means we have to thoroughly understand industries and functions in a way that arms companies with executives who think and live in the future – who can anticipate and navigate change. The best candidates must be as strong in five years as they are today. When assessing the ‘talent marketplace’, we value skills over resume. Using this filter generates candidates that can forecast what’s next. It identifies executives who know the difference between history and heritage. It’s why we continue to be leaders within our specialty.”