TORONTO, June 13, 2017 /CNW/ - Retained executive search firm
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL) today announced a major enhancement to its recruiting capabilities in
financial services with the addition of Richard Perkey as a partner in the firm's Financial
Services and Board & CEO practices.
With more than 25 years of executive search experience, Mr. Perkey has conducted CEO and board director searches across
North America for leading organizations in the financial services, healthcare, insurance,
information services, and consumer products sectors. He also leads client engagements in the areas of succession planning and
leadership development.
"Rich's extensive experience in recruiting and succession planning at the board level, and his expertise in board composition
and governance practices in particular, will be an invaluable tool as we continue to strengthen our board practice across major
industries," said Jay Millen, managing partner of Caldwell's Board & CEO Practice.
"Rich has an incredible track record for placing CEOs across several major industries, including financial services," said
Paul Heller, managing partner of Caldwell's Financial Services Practice. "The aggregate market
capitalization of the public companies for which Rich has placed CEOs has increased 165% during the tenure of his placements,
from $18.7 billion to $49.8 billion."
Mr. Perkey joins Caldwell Partners from Russell Reynolds Associates, where he was a member of the CEO & Board Services and
Consumer & Commercial Financial Services practices. Previously he was area manager for the Atlanta office, and practice leader for Consumer Financial Services. Prior to entering the executive search
industry in 1991, he was with First Union Corporation in the General Banking Group.
"We continue to make targeted and strategic additions to our team of high-level, experienced partners who will expand and
strengthen the services we provide to our clients," said John Wallace, chief executive officer.
"Rich is a fantastic addition to our team, wholly in keeping with our strategy."
Mr. Perkey holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College. He has served as a member
of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Board of Visitors of Davidson
College, and the Board of Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Based in the firm's Atlanta office, Mr. Perkey joins Jeff
Lemming, leader of the firm's Consumer, Retail & e-Commerce Practice and Rodes Cole, a partner in the Professional
Services Practice.
About Caldwell Partners
Caldwell Partners is a leading international provider of executive search and has been for more than 45 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, Europe, Latin America and
Asia Pacific, 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.
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