TORONTO, ON AND ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / August 13, 2024 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its recruiting capabilities in the automobility sector with the addition of Gregory McDonald as a partner in the firm's Industrial Practice, focused on recruiting executives in the automobility sector.
"Gregg brings an impressive combination of market/industry knowledge gained from a 20-year career in the automotive industry and more than a decade of experience building leadership teams for a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 500, small-, mid-, and large-cap public and private companies," said Dave Winston, managing partner of Caldwell's Industrial Practice. "His passion for connecting his clients with the best global talent, his deep expertise, his extensive network of industry contacts, and his strong integrity make him an excellent addition to the Caldwell team."
Mr. McDonald has an impressive track record of success building leadership teams for clients in automobility - OEMs, suppliers, dealers, retailers, and services providers - as well as robotics, telecommunications, metals, plastics, chemicals, private equity, venture capital (SPAC), and energy. He has also helped companies find digital leaders to transform their businesses in such technologies as smart grid, connected vehicles, mobility as a service, and the internet of things.
Mr. McDonald joins Caldwell from Maccabeus LLC, a boutique executive search firm he founded in 2021. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Russell Reynolds and Heidrick & Struggles, working with both public and private clients in automobility, chemicals, energy, consumer, and technology.
Before his career in executive search, Mr. McDonald had a 20-year career as an engineering executive, working for Carborundum, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, and PolyOne.
Mr. McDonald earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the State University of New York in Buffalo.
"Our focus has always been to connect our clients with transformational talent," said Chris Beck, president. "Gregg's addition to our team marks a strategic advancement into the automotive industry, and we're truly pleased to be able to serve a new component of the industrial sector. We're excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to bringing on additional high-caliber partners at Caldwell in the months ahead."
About Caldwell
Caldwell is a leading retained executive search firm connecting clients with transformational talent. Together with IQTalent, we are a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through the two distinct brands - Caldwell and IQTalent- the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.
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SOURCE: Caldwell Partners International, Inc.
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