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Networking is Cornerstone of executive search

Wed, 25 Mar 2009

UK-based executive search consultancy Barnes Kavelle has used a global search network to recruit executives for one of its clients.

UK renewable energy specialist Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon approached Barnes Kavelle to fill two positions overseas.

Through its links with independent search network Cornerstone International Group, an associate in Winnipeg, Canada [Harris Consulting] placed a technical commercial manager for Gilkes and another in Houston, US found a sales manager for Gilkes' Texas facility.

Cornerstone's network stretches worldwide, including six bases in China. Independent consultants and owner-managed businesses make up the network, which are recommended and pre-screened before being accepted into Cornerstone.

Ian Day, director of Barnes Kavelle, told Recruiter: "We rely on our reputation over 20 years for the majority of our assignments, but the global Cornerstone network means that we don't necessarily have to have a base in a particular country.

"And through Cornerstone members in the US, we are currently finding a European managing director for a specialist company in oil refinery technology and an operations director for a Chicago company's City of London base."

Day will shortly be taking on the chief marketing officer role for Cornerstone and says the network is interested in finding professional search and select associates for Russia and Italy.

www.cornerstone-group.com