-Merger gives rise to one of the most experienced international
insurance search teams in the world-
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Retained executive search firm The
Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL) today announced that it
has acquired Hawksmoor Search, an executive search firm focusing on the
insurance industry. The company announced on August 19 that it had
entered into an agreement to acquire the firm.
Based in London, Hawksmoor Search is a retained executive search
boutique specializing in board and senior management recruitment for
clients in the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide. The firm
was launched in 2010 by Matthew Andrews, an executive search
professional serving the insurance industry since 1987. Supporting
Matthew on the Hawksmoor Search team are Jeremy Hughes and Catherine
Parkes.
"This is a significant step forward for Caldwell Partners as we continue
to grow our company, and we couldn't be happier," said John Wallace,
chief executive officer. "Establishing our footprint in the European
market is yet another major milestone for our firm, and one as
important as our expansion to the United States back in 2009. We are
truly excited to be planting Caldwell Partners' flag in London,
especially with as high calibre a team of professionals as Hawksmoor
Search. Matthew's great business acumen and industry experience will be
an invaluable asset as he leads and directs our European expansion as
Managing Director, Europe."
Wallace continued: "Our growth strategy has always been fuelled by our
determination to continually improve our service to our clients and to
create sustainable value for our shareholders. In the last five years,
we have opened six offices across the United States, and added high
quality teams in the industry and functional areas most important to
our clients. The addition of the Hawksmoor Search team is a clear
continuation of this strategy, and in merging the considerable
expertise and success of our two organizations, we have created one of
the most experienced international insurance search teams in the
world."
"We are delighted to play such an important role in the firm's continued
growth and expansion, as we look to add high calibre partners and teams
here in Europe" said Matthew Andrews. "Additionally, we are thrilled to
be part of such a market-leading insurance practice. After 15 years of
working closely with Peter Reed, our reputation in the insurance
industry for the quality of our client service, the extent of our
market knowledge and our track record of exceptionally close
cooperation is unrivalled. We look forward to working even more closely
to execute the best search assignments and deliver the best candidates
for our clients."
"The expansion of our footprint and broadened industry coverage will
allow us to serve our clients in a much more integrated fashion," said
Peter Reed, leader of Caldwell's Insurance Practice. "Our team is able
to provide unrivalled access and hands-on strategic counsel to our
clients across all sectors of the industry. By leveraging the
collective experience of our entire team, we are able to work
seamlessly and collaboratively across geographies with dedicated
Insurance Practice partners now based in London, Stamford, New York,
Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary."
About Caldwell Partners
Caldwell Partners is a leading international provider of executive
search and has been for more than 40 years. As one of the world's most
trusted advisors in executive search, the firm has a sterling
reputation built on successful searches for boards, chief and senior
executives, and selected functional experts. With offices and partners
across North America and in London, the firm takes pride in delivering
an unmatched level of service and expertise to its clients.
The Caldwell Partners' Common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: CWL). Please visit our website at www.caldwellpartners.com for further information.
SOURCE The Caldwell Partners International Inc.
