Cornerstone International Group Names President
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June 3, 2024 – Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has appointed Dan Heiman as its new president. His appointment is effective January 1, 2025. “This strategic move is part of our leadership succession plan, initiated in 2021, and marks a significant milestone in our 35-year history,” Cornerstone said. “Mr. Heiman’s extensive experience and proven track record make him the ideal candidate to lead us into the future.” Simon Wan, chairman and CEO of Cornerstone, extends his heartfelt gratitude to Larry Shoemaker for his transformative leadership. “Larry’s unwavering dedication and visionary approach have been instrumental in establishing Cornerstone as a global enterprise,” he said. “In recognition of his invaluable contributions, Larry will assume the role of vice chairman, effective January 1, 2025, supporting our marketing and member development initiatives for the next three years, ensuring a seamless transition and continued growth.”
“As Cornerstone International Group enters its 35th year, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to our mission of identifying and developing leaders, facilitating career transitions, and enhancing client and candidate experiences,” Mr. Wan said. “Our unwavering focus on attracting exceptional talent, a cornerstone of our strategy for clients worldwide, underscores our commitment to creating long-term value and sustaining our position as a global leader. We are confident that our mission and strategy will continue to guide us towards success.”
Mr. Heiman is an experienced professional and the managing partner of the Kansas City office. He has been in the executive recruiting business since 2006 and became an ICF certified executive coach in 2010. Mr. Heiman has leveraged his foundation with fortune 500 medical device manufacturers well by serving clients in the recruitment and coaching of director to CEO level leaders in most industries and job functions. Assignments have primarily been completed for clients in Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines and Wichita but also include Seattle, Los Angeles, Memphis, Knoxville, Chicago, Madison, Houston, Philadelphia and several secondary markets. International Retained Search assignments have been completed in Canada, Russia, Dubai, China, and S. Africa.
Cornerstone International Group provides executive search and leadership development services to a global roster of clients. Both before (with psychometric assessment) and after (onboarding) its search process, the firm looks to ensure the highest possible chance of success in filling talent needs, the firm said. Cornerstone has 66 experienced member firms in both developed and emerging markets worldwide.
