CTPartners
(NYSE MKT:CTP), a leading global retained executive search firm, today
announced that Laurence Vallaeys has joined the firm as a Partner in the
Consumer, Retail and Hospitality Practice, based in London.
Drawing upon 20+ years’ experience in executive search, Laurence
partners with global clients in the FMCG, Hotel, Restaurants, Fast Food
and Travel sectors to identify, track and recruit senior leadership with
a focus on UK and European appointments. She has worked with
multinationals, PE backed and also owner driven businesses and has a
strong track record in attracting both executive and non-executive
talent for businesses seeking radical step change and cultural
diversity. She also brings significant, cross sector experience across
the Chief Marketing Officer function.
Having started her Executive Search career with Whitehead Mann, she
joined Odgers Berndtson in 2003 to set up their European Consumer and
Leisure practice; she subsequently moved to a boutique search firm and
launched their CMO practice three years ago before joining CTPartners in
2014. Born and educated in Belgium, France and the UK, Laurence has a
degree in Translation and Simultaneous Interpretation and is a Law
graduate.
Tim Boerkoel, Global Head of the Consumer, Retail and Hospitality
Practice said, “Laurence joins us at a critical point in the evolution
of our European Consumer, Retail and Hospitality practice. The team has
made great strides in building our presence and Laurence’s experience
will complement and expand our expertise and reach across Europe. Her
considerable knowledge across the marketing discipline will also be a
key asset in building our global CMO practice. We are thrilled to have
her on board.”
About CTPartners
CTPartners is a leading global executive search firm that is designed to
deliver in-depth expertise, creative strategies, and outstanding results
to clients worldwide. Committed to a philosophy of partnering with its
clients, CTPartners offers a proven track record in C-Suite, top
executive, and board searches, as well as extensive experience in
serving private equity and venture capital firms.
From its 30 offices in 18 countries, CTPartners serves clients with a
global organization of more than 500 professionals and employees,
offering expertise in board advisory services, key leadership functions,
and executive recruiting services in the financial services, life
sciences, industrial, professional services, retail and consumer, and
technology, media and telecom industries.
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