SearchPath of Chicago News
SearchPath of Chicago, Inc. #1 Franchise in 2020
CHICAGO, IL, (Feb. 18, 2021) – SearchPath of Chicago, a national executive search firm focused on sectors including packaging materials, manufacturing, food ingredients, biofuels, raw materials (for dietary supplements and sports nutrition), nutraceuticals, resins and industrial products, excelled in 2020 as the top performing franchise. This is the fourth consecutive year that SearchPath of Chicago has outperformed more than 50 franchises globally. The figures used to establish the “top” franchise included total billings and cash-in for 2020.
“We couldn’t be prouder of earning top accolades across the SearchPath footprint for the fourth straight year,” commented Chris Hillman, President, SearchPath of Chicago, Inc. “We’ve spent our careers mastering our skills and our outcomes prove time and time again that we’re masters of our craft – stay tuned because we plan to continue to break records in 2021.”
SearchPath of Chicago has perfected the executive search process by leveraging talented recruiters that understand their industry and have built meaningful relationships to successfully place high-performing candidates. Through the streamlined processes, the company has established itself as a leading Executive Search partner for the greater Chicago area.
Recruiting Industry News & Articles
Five Minute Friday – Mark Carpenter
Last introduction in our new series – “Five Minute Friday” – is Mark Carpenter. His focus is the Accounting & Finance industry where his ultimate goal is developing a win-win scenario for both the candidate and client. His success comes with his ability to build long-lasting relationships and continuing to help clients grow and advance into the future.
What is your approach to being an executive search consultant?
My approach is not only understanding what my clients are looking for but also dive deeper and discover what they need to be successful.
How do you know when you’ve made a good match between candidate and client?
I know that I’ve made a good match between candidate and client when I receive feedback from both parties that there is a sense of excitement about the future.
What makes the Accounting & Finance sector unique?
Every company requires financial oversight. In the past Finance and Accounting were viewed as a back-office operation only. However, in today’s world of finance, it is viewed as a value add to business decisions, not just closing the books.
How have the challenges of 2020 changed the way you approach recruiting?
Now in 2020, there is much more strategy in that my clients are seeking candidates that are more innovative and able to blend finance, systems and process Improvement skills while effect the bottom line in a proactive way.
Fun fact about you?
From an early age I was in the Sport fishing Charter Boat business starting off as a mate and passing my captains exam in 1983. I enjoyed the challenge each day to catch the limit of my customers or the trophy. I was good at it. In recruiting, I find the same excitement. Every day is new challenge.
Five Minute Friday – Patrick Reedy
The next spotlight in our new series – “Five Minute Friday” – is Patrick Reedy, Managing Director, Polymers, Pigments, and Coatings. Patrick has 12 years of experience as an executive search consultant. His passion for the role and dedication to clients has allowed him to serve a variety of industries which now translates to the niche markets that he manages for SearchPath of Chicago.
With 12 years as an executive search consultant, what keeps you excited?
I am in a business that literally can change people’s lives and build business’ all in one project and then get to do it all over again the next project.
What is your most memorable client story?
I think they are all memorable but the one that comes to mind is when I was searching for a specific background in polymer research and happened to find the candidate in Singapore doing a postdoc. I thought it may be a stretch to present someone so far away, but things worked out and the rest is history.
What is unique to the Polymers, Pigments and Coatings sector?
It is a segment that is ever evolving with strong growth projections. In addition, breakthroughs in research can happen literally any day which make it exciting.
How have the challenges of 2020 changed the way you approach recruiting?
2020 has presented its challenges to all industries and individuals but it has evolved the way that company’s hire. I have had to adapt to the current technology trends as well as video interviews. It takes another level of patience and persistence to make the match between candidate and company happen with these evolutions.
Fun fact about you?
When not working I enjoy live music of all sorts and love to play golf and skiing.
