At Cowen Partners, our commitment to a structured process isn’t about being rigid—it’s about delivering results that matter. In the ever-evolving world of executive search, consistency isn’t just a strategy; it’s the key to excellence. We don’t just fill positions—we secure the leaders who will drive your success. Ready to see the difference? Let’s find your next great leader. #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #CowenPartners #ExcellenceInAction
Cowen Partners Executive Search
Unternehmensberatung und Dienstleistungen
Vancouver, Washington 12,857 followers
Cowen Partners is a national executive search and consulting firm.
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At Cowen Partners, we stand at the forefront of the executive search industry, empowering companies to thrive and excel in their growth, revenue, and market presence. We specialize in identifying exceptional leaders and placing them in key positions to drive success. Our team of seasoned executive recruiters collaborates with organizations of all sizes, encompassing both public and private enterprises, pre-IPO ventures, and non-profit entities. Through a meticulous and discerning approach, we unite handpicked candidates, with companies in pursuit of the most exceptional executive talent, representing the top 1%. With the support of our experienced senior partners, we execute a diligent and efficient executive search process, ensuring leadership placements within a remarkable six-week timeframe. Our clients are both small and large, publicly traded, pre-IPO, private, and non-profit organizations. Clients are typically $50 million to multi-billion dollar revenue Fortune 1000 companies or have assets over one billion. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite and include VP and director level leadership roles. With our proven processes and guaranteed results, we have successfully placed hundreds of candidates in industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services, and private equity. Learn more at www.cowenpartners.com
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- Unternehmensberatung und Dienstleistungen
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 11-50 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Vancouver, Washington
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- In Privatbesitz
- Spezialitäten
- Executive Search, CFO, retained executive search, Sales & Marketing, recruiting, retained search, Human resources leadership, and diversity search
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400 E Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, Washington 98660, US
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1455 NW Irving St
Portland, Oregon 97209, US
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701 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104, US
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Cowen Partners Executive Search reposted this
Word of Caution: When Hiring a CFO, Don’t Just Hire an Accountant When searching for your next CFO, it’s important to remember that not all financial experts are created equal. Many corporate controllers, despite their deep financial expertise, never make the leap to CFO. Why? Because while controllers excel in managing the financial operations and ensuring accuracy in reporting, the CFO role demands much more. A successful CFO must evolve from being just a technical expert to becoming a strategic leader. They need to possess emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and visionary leadership—qualities that go beyond the traditional accountant’s skill set. Hiring a CFO who is solely an expert in the numbers without the broader strategic perspective can limit your company’s growth and long-term success. When hiring a CFO, don’t just look for an accountant—look for a leader who can take your organization to the next level. Grace Noto CFO Dive Cowen Partners Executive Search
Chief executives on the lookout for their next CFO have a long list of must-haves for the perfect candidate, and CPAs can check many of those boxes already. However, “I think the biggest skill that CPAs need to make the leap to CFO is that ability to adapt more than anything else,” said Jennifer Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). That includes honing "softer skills" such as emotional intelligence, Cryder told CFO Dive in an interview. #CPAs #certifiedpublicaccountants #successionplanning #accounting #leadership https://lnkd.in/enaz4kvn
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Mission: Seamless Executive Replacement for Public Companies When you find yourself in the position of needing to confidentially replace a sitting executive at a public company, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether due to personality conflicts, performance issues, or other concerns, you must ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to your business. Cowen Partners Executive Search specializes in conducting undercover executive searches that enable you to replace key leaders without missing a beat. Our covert 4-step executive recruiting process is designed to identify and secure top-tier talent swiftly and efficiently, ensuring zero downtime and maintaining business continuity. With Cowen Partners, you can reassure shareholders that this transition was planned, keeping your company on its growth trajectory. Here’s a glimpse into our process: Tailor Our Search Strategy We work in the shadows with your team to identify the right fit, carefully matching core competencies, personality, and source companies—all while maintaining the utmost discretion. Find and Curate Candidates Our recruitment mission, fueled by our extensive network, identifies the right candidate 90% of the time within the first 30 days. Every candidate is sworn to secrecy under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), ensuring total confidentiality. Curating & Qualifying Candidates Using our 10/5/2 method, we meticulously narrow down the list to the top 2 candidates through rigorous assessments, ensuring they not only meet the qualifications but are also the perfect fit for your organization. Selecting Your Candidate We guarantee a smooth and stealthy selection process, followed by rapid onboarding, so your business can continue operations without a hitch and under the radar. Ready for a seamless and confidential transition? Connect with us today to ensure your company continues its upward momentum, with zero disruption and total discretion. #CowenPartners #ExecutiveSearch #ConfidentialTransition #Leadership #BusinessContinuity #TopTalent #SeamlessTransition
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Replacing a Sitting Executive with No Disruption Sometimes, the need arises to replace a sitting executive—quietly, swiftly, and without anyone outside your inner circle knowing until the moment is right. Whether it's due to performance, fit, or a shift in company direction, making a change at the top without causing ripples requires precision and discretion. At Cowen Partners Executive Search, we specialize in confidential executive replacements that ensure a seamless transition, with no disruption to your business operations. Imagine announcing the departure and introducing the replacement simultaneously, leaving no gap, no downtime, and no room for speculation. This approach not only maintains business continuity but also limits any potential PR issues that could arise from a leadership change. This isn’t just a transition—it’s a meticulously planned operation that keeps your business on track, your stakeholders confident, and your team focused. The result? A smooth shift in leadership that feels like it was always part of the plan, executed with the utmost secrecy and efficiency. When it’s time to make a change at the top, trust Cowen Partners to handle it flawlessly, ensuring your business continues moving forward without a hitch. #CowenPartners #ExecutiveSearch #ConfidentialReplacement #SeamlessTransition #NoDisruption #PRStrategy #LeadershipChange
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Replacing a Sitting Executive at a Public Company - The Ultimate Power Move, Done Confidentially When it’s time to confidentially replace a sitting executive, the stakes are sky-high. Whether it’s personality, performance, or something else, Cowen Partners Executive Search ensures you make the switch without disruption. With our covert, bulletproof process, you'll have your new leader in place with zero downtime and zero leaks. Ready to make the seamless transition? Let's talk.
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Shawn Cole is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with over 20 years’ experience founding and running successful companies. Shawn’s career has been centered on value creation for both turnarounds and startups with extensive experience in M&A, consolidations, and integrations. Shawn is frequently quoted in Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and many more publications. Shawn is President and Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, a national executive search firm. Clients across the globe trust Cowen Partners to take their organizations to the next level by finding them top executive talent, such as a CEO, CFO, COO, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer. Clients are both small and large, publicly traded, pre-IPO, private, and non-profit organizations, typically $50 million to multi-billion dollar revenue Fortune 1000 companies or have assets over $1 billion. https://lnkd.in/ea37T32z
Shawn Cole, President | Cowen Partners Executive Search
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Are 2 CEOs Better Than 1? Here Are The Benefits and Drawbacks You Must Consider. As companies face decreasing CEO tenure and evolving industry demands, the co-CEO model emerges as a compelling leadership structure — but it's important to assess the advantages and disadvantages. Ash Wendt in Entrepreneur Media Jason Feifer https://lnkd.in/eZtZXZXW
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Co-CEO Leadership Models | Entrepreneur
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Can hiring a CEO from outside the industry lead to success or disaster? Our latest study dives into the high-stakes world of cross-industry CEO hires, exploring cases from GM, Ford, Nike, Starbucks, and more. Whether it’s bringing fresh perspectives or facing cultural misalignment, the outcomes are fascinating—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Successes like Alan Mulally at Ford and Lou Gerstner at IBM show the transformative power of an outsider’s vision. But with failures like William D. Perez at Nike and Ron Johnson at J.C. Penney, it’s clear that cultural fit and strategic alignment are critical. Is your company considering an outside hire? Discover the lessons learned from these high-profile CEO appointments. https://lnkd.in/gWTt3tAq #Leadership #CEO #ExecutiveSearch #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #CulturalFit #CrossIndustry #CowenPartners
Cross-Industry CEO Hires: A Study of Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned - Cowen Partners
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The right leadership isn’t just about filling a role—it’s about securing your company’s future. At Cowen Partners, we connect you with the top 1% of executive talent who drive growth, boost performance, and deliver measurable returns on investment. Why Cowen Partners? We’re trusted by Boards, CEOs, and HR leaders across the most innovative organizations. Our strategic search process goes beyond traditional hiring, bringing you leaders who will elevate your company’s culture, expand market share, and increase shareholder value. Ready to transform your leadership team? Contact us today to start the conversation and see how Cowen Partners can take your company to the next level. #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ROI #TopTalent #CowenPartners
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Cowen Partners Executive Search reposted this
The new CFO will play a major role in keeping up this momentum. Target is “highly regarded” and should not have any issues attracting top talent, Shawn Cole, president and founding partner of Cowen Partners Executive Search, a C-suite-focused executive search firm, told me. The average CFO search lasts approximately six to nine months, Cole said. But he doesn’t think it will take Target nine months to secure a new finance chief. The company’s ideal CFO would bring extensive experience in retail finance, with a deep understanding of the industry's challenges, such as low margins, high inventory turnover, and supply chain complexities, Cole said. A candidate with experience in senior financial roles at large, omni-channel retailers with e-commerce exposure, would also be desirable to the board, as well as possessing a proven track record in optimizing costs, improving supply chain efficiency, and managing substantial budgets, he said. “Experience in leading financial strategy through transformation, including digital innovation and market expansion, is essential,” Cole said. And the ability to align financial strategy with operational goals is key as well, he said. Sheryl Estrada Fortune #CFO #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #RetailFinance #TopTalent #TargetCorporation #CorporateStrategy #FinancialLeadership #OmniChannel #SupplyChain #DigitalInnovation #Finance https://lnkd.in/gi6rpzbi
Target's CFO and COO keen to wear just one hat as search for new finance chief continues
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