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Jonathan Guilfoile successfully completes a retained search for the Managing Director - Japan for a global PR consultancy.

Simon Childs and Melissa Kuwahara place a Head of Business Development for Japan into a major US - based consumer finance company.

Steve Skrysak places an Account Director into the Japan office of a major global business integration and process management software company.

Simon Childs makes the BusinessWeek list for the World's Most Influential Headhunters, published on December 2nd, 2008

In selecting the 150 recruiters for the exclusive list of the World's Most Influential Headhunters, BusinessWeek considered a number of factors, including: their individual reputations; their years of headhunting experience; the global scope of their recruiting practices; their accessibility and responsiveness; their high visibility within the client markets they serve; the recognition they enjoy within their firms and/or global executive search communities.

Simon Childs - BusinessWeek Profile

BusinessWeek's 150 Most Influential Headhunters in the World

As leaders in the executive search industry, CDS Executive takes a holistic approach to the business of finding outstanding management talent for our clients. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs, leveraging our personal networks as well as systematically researching and uncovering new talent. We interview candidates thoroughly to understand not only their experiences and qualifications but also to get to the heart of their management style and how they get things done. In this way, we can determine the optimum fit for both sides. Our client relationships are ongoing and we are regularly engaged on repeat business, building out whole leadership teams. Through long term partnerships, we are able to track the positive impact our candidates make on the client organization where they frequently exceed expectations.

CDS Executive is an active member of the AESC.

CEO

Search Technology Company
European Furniture Manufacturer
Water Filtration Company
European Apparel Company
Global Software Vendor
Measurement and Controls Company

COO

Hedge Fund-of-Funds
Global Entertainment Company

CFO

Global Shipping Company
Asset Management Company
Global Luxury Apparel Company

CHRO

Global Apparel Company
US Software Company
Global Pharmaceutical Company

Other key functional roles

Group Marketing Director, Global Software Company
Marketing Director, Outdoor Goods and Apparel Manufacturer
VP Merchandising, Global Apparel Retailer
Head of Global Key Accounts, Global Automotive Company
Chief Security Officer, Global Pharmaceutical Company
Head of Compliance, European Insurance Company