VANCOUVER, B.C. May 21, 2019 – Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and coaching firm, wound up its 30th annual conference here on the weekend, ready to face the next three decades of rapid change. “New challenges are facing business leaders every day,” says Simon Wan, Chairman and CEO of Cornerstone International Group […]
Press Releases
Cornerstone Adds Kyiv, Zurich and Brussels
Stockholm, SW. April 23, 2019 – International executive recruiter Cornerstone International Group continues to expand its footprint in Europe with the addition of a member office in the Ukraine. Kyiv-based Business Active is the third executive search firm to join the EMEA region of the global network in the last six months. With new members […]
Are Company Values Delaying the Gig Economy?
ATLANTA, GA. August 16, 2018 – Concerns over the loss of company values may be delaying adoption of the gig economy, according to a new survey. In the gig economy, freelance and contract workers will replace much of the salaried workforce. The Harvard Business Review finds 150 million salaried workers have already been displaced, with […]
Press Release: Global Recruiter Doubles Up Coaching Support
SHANGHAI, CN April 18, 2018 – Cornerstone International Group, a prominent global recruiter, has stepped up its Leadership Development services by doubling the number of certified professional coaches on its roster. It recently added 30 new executive coaches, bringing its worldwide total to 64. Most of the additions are in North America as the first […]
Cornerstone Adds Executive Search Firm in Costa Rica
ATLANTA, GA March 29, 2018 – Global executive search organization Cornerstone International Group has confirmed the addition of a new member office in Costa Rica. Cornerstone Costa Rica becomes the 56th member office around the world and fifth in Latin America offering Retained Executive Search and Leadership Development services. The firm was founded six years […]
Eyes of Business Turn to Africa
Cornerstone London to Partner Sub-Saharan Trade Many companies with global strategies have been turning their eyes on Africa recently as the new frontier for business. Improved political environments, above average growth and the rich opportunities waiting in a continent that essentially has to start everything from scratch are predictably raising both eyebrows and interest. […]
Cornerstone Adds 15th Executive Search Firm in Asia
SHANGHAI, CN March 7, 2018 – Global executive search organization Cornerstone International Group has confirmed the addition of a new member office in the Philippines. Cornerstone Manila becomes the 56th member office around the world and 15th in Asia offering Retained Executive Search and Leadership Development services. The firm trades regionally as Optimus Executive Search […]
Business Leaders Adapt to Changing Workforce
ATLANTA, Ga. March 6, 2018 Changes in today’s workforce are bringing about a shift in business leadership styles, says a leading executive recruiter. A trend to functional specialization is resulting in a leadership focus on culture and identity as drivers of performance “Management’s priorities used to be shaped by shareholders and the Board,” says Heinz […]
WH Hire a Classic Error Says Expert
ATLANTA, GA. Aug 3, 2017 – The short White House career of Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucci is a text-book example of how not to hire an executive, says a top recruiter. “The President apparently made a “gut decision” on this one,” says Larry Shoemaker, President of Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search firm. “More objective […]
Cornerstone Survey Suggests Engagement Reality Gap
Employee engagement has been identified as one of the leading management challenges of the day, but business leaders appear slow to react
Cornerstone Ranks On Two “Forbes Best” Lists
SHANGHAI, CN , May 11, 2017 — Cornerstone International Group has been named in the top 20 of America’s Best Executive Search Firms 2017 by Forbes, publisher of Forbes, Forbes Asia, Forbes Europe and Forbes.com. It was the second nomination for Cornerstone which in April 2016 ranked Cornerstone as one of the top 7 firms […]
Cornerstone Cleveland Names President
CLEVELAND, OH, March 15 2017 – Beth Sweeney has been named President of Ratliff & Taylor, Cornerstone International Group’s member firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Sweeney was previously Market President, responsible for sales, marketing, new product development and the customer experience. She joined the firm in 2014. As President, Sweeney will have full P&L responsibility for […]
Are Women Leaders Losing Ground?
ATLANTA, Ga., June 15, 2016 — A global effort to increase the number of women leaders in business may be faltering from a lack of executive commitment, according to a new survey. The 2016 Global Business Survey by Cornerstone International Group reveals that 45% of those surveyed believe gender diversity is incidental to business performance. Over […]
Appointments Boost Cornerstone In Asia-Pacific
SHANGHAI CN, March 11, 2016 Cornerstone International Group, the global executive search and leadership development organization, has expanded its services in the Asia Pacific market with two senior appointments. In Japan, the recently launched Cornerstone Yokohama has announced the addition of Director Atsushi Murata, a senior consultant in strategic management. In Australia, veteran HR […]
Cornerstone Global Executive Search Group Opens in Japan
SHANGHAI, CN March 7, 2016 – Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development group, has established its first office in Japan and 17th in Asia, it was announced this week. Speaking at the head office of Cornerstone International Group here, CEO Simon Wan welcomed Human Future, a boutique human capital agency based […]
Cornerstone International Group Welcomes New Member in Brazil
Sao Paulo, BR, February 25, 2016 – Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development organization, has added four new offices in Brazil.
China, Global Oil Darken Outlook for Canada
TORONTO, ON February 22, 2016 – Despite the recovering economy of its southern neighbour and biggest trading partner, the forecast for Canada remains bleak, says Jill MacLeod.
Asia-Pacific Will Continue To Pace Global Growth In 2016
JAKARTA, Indonesia January 27, 2016 – Despite headwinds from the global economy, Asia-Pacific will continue to be the leader for global growth in 2016.
Global Recruiter Supports Free Enterprise
ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2015. The global recruiter Cornerstone International Group’s ongoing support of free enterprise has been in evidence at opposite ends of the world recently. In China, the Group has been awarded “Sponsor of the year 2015” recognition by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. In Chile, Cornerstone International Group’s Alejandra […]
Business Leaders in Asia Remain Confident
Despite the expected softening in China, Asia Pacific will remain the most vibrant business region in 2016, according to over 80 C-level executives.