Cornerstone’s North America Region is comprised of eight locally owned search firms that help clients fill key positions wherever their need arises. Whether supporting clients in their own local market or calling on the bench strength of other Cornerstone members in the region or globally, North America members provide their clients the highest level of service. For more than 30 years we have had a strong presence in the Executive Search industry, leading searches for companies across a variety of industries, functions, and locations.
We know every search requires a dedicated team that understands the needs and goals of each client. Our success is proven by the many clients who repeatedly return to us for their recruiting requirements. Why? Because we provide best-fit candidates that positively impact their organizations for years.
As part of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We search both locally and around the globe to deliver leaders of the highest caliber to our clients.
In addition to providing top-notch talent to our clients, we also offer Leadership Development and Executive Coaching services. We believe organizations need outstanding resources to retain and develop great talent, and we make these resources available to our clients. These include Executive Coaching, Assessments and Board & CEO Advisory Consulting.
Beth Sweeney is President of Ratliff & Taylor. She has fully integrated P&L responsibility including strategic and growth initiatives, sales and marketing, new product development, operations, and client solutions for all three lines of business: Executive Search, Leadership Development, and Career Transition. She brings more than 18 years of experience in the talent management arena…
Typical Clients Ginger Duncan is an Executive Coach and Senior Consultant with the Human Capital Group. She specializes in developing leaders and teams at all levels to gain competitive advantage and deliver sustainable business results. She has experience both in working as an internal corporate coach, as well as in an external consultant coaching role….
Julie is a leadership development consultant & executive coach at Cornerstone International Group, and she is half-time between Boston & Shanghai. Julie developed her strategic vision through 25+ years of working experience across the Asia Pacific region. Before joining Cornerstone, Julie served as HR Vice President, Asia Pacific for Sanofi. HR Director of Growth Market Unit at…
Most of my clients are senior executives who want to become more effective in leading their organizations to achieve better business results and to improve personal effectiveness as individuals and leaders. They are intelligent, hardworking, motivated and have a strong desire to continuously improve themselves. Certain behavior may be holding them back from becoming more…
Binay serves as the Managing Director of Cornerstone International Group – Seattle. He is an active Member of Cornerstone’s Global Technology and Communications Practice and the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. He works with agile organizations in the Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Technology and Communications sectors. He is highly passionate about digital transformation that’s bringing path-breaking…
Meg Bradt is the Market President of Cornerstone International Group’s office in New York City. For over a decade, she has focused her executive search practice on corporate finance and general management functions at clients ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to private equity portfolio companies and professional service firms. Having lived and worked in London, Tokyo,…
An international expert on leadership in the performing arts and music business, Mary Carlson has placed CEOs and artistic directors at major arts organizations from Sydney to New York and most places in between. She is a market leader in recruiting executives for a broad range of performing arts organizations, venues, festivals, record companies, music…
John Lawler is an experienced leadership consultant and executive coach who specializes in helping leaders plan and implement team alignment during points of transition such as executive and team onboardings, mergers, acquisitions, changes in ownership, re-starts and re-organizations. John has hands-on experience as a five-time CEO and Group President, delivering strong results during transitions in…
Cornerstone International Group New York City office President is Meg Bradt, a human capital resource specialist. Meg’s clients include Fortune 100 corporations, private equity portfolio companies, and professional service firms in diverse industries. The NYC office provides a rare level of personal service and global perspective characteristic of Cornerstone International Group with 60 offices in…
Anne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Cornerstone Atlanta, heading up a new practice specializing in recruiting for community colleges. With her experience, the service offers college administrators the unique ability to “think outside the box” to recruit and develop their leadership for the future, considering candidates from academia as well as the…
Most of my clients are middle to senior level executives, high potential leaders or business owners. Faced with rapid changes in the global economic environment, competition and customers’ needs, executives and business owners feel the urgent need to retain top talents, develop teams, and create a culture that facilitates best performance and manages change. At the same time, they want to…
I have been working with executives, senior leaders and high potential individuals for most of my career. My approach to recruiting focuses strongly on the individual, what they have accomplished, what they are prepared to do and where they want take their career. I then make certain this matches the specific role within the organization….
We are a retained Executive Search and Leadership Development firm that provides professional, personalized solutions with world-class results. Our mission is to serve by providing the highest quality service, always keeping our clients at the center of everything we do. The members of the Cornerstone Miami team have earned a solid reputation as creative, dynamic, and coordinated…
Established in 2013, Cornerstone Vancouver specializes in Executive Search and Executive Coaching. In Executive Search, we help companies hire their Leaders. We have experience working with companies throughout the United States, Canada, and China, from startups to the Fortune 500, with industries covering Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, and Manufacturing. We work closely with clients to understand…
Laurie O’Donnell is the Managing Director of Cornerstone International Vancouver, Board of Directors Member of Cornerstone, leads the Industrial Global Practice Group for Shipbuilding and is the Global Director of International Coaching for Cornerstone. With over 20 years of experience in International Executive Search, Laurie has held many leadership roles since joining the organization in…
Juliana Lau is the Senior Consultant of the Cornerstone International Group in Vancouver. A Certified Management Accountant by training, Juliana’s customer-focused approach assists clients to achieve more in talent and corporate solutions. Business Experience Juliana has over 20 years of experience in Corporate Finance field and her diverse client base ranges from large companies over…
Tami has been an integral part of Shoemaker & Associates/Cornerstone Atlanta for more than 20 years. Her contributions provide administrative support to the search process, including research and ongoing client and candidate interaction, and making certain each client and candidate receives the outstanding service we have committed. Tami is also Executive Administrator for Cornerstone International…
Mike Milby joined Ratliff & Taylor in 2002 and currently serves as President & CEO. In addition to managing daily business operations, he leads the company’s Fortune 1000 Executive Search practice and consults with client companies on a broad range of strategic human resource issues. Due to the outstanding reputation he has established in coaching…
Ratliff & Taylor is the largest full-service talent management consultancy in Ohio. Ratliff & Taylor’s retained executive search practice is known for making exceptional placements at all levels of leadership, including the C-Suite, with functional and industry expertise in multiple market segments including: Private Equity, Middle Market, Non Profit, Public Sector and Fortune 500. In…
Shoemaker & Associates/Cornerstone Atlanta was established more than 20 years ago and has subsequently earned a reputation of providing results that enable our clients to meet their strategic objectives. We continue to adhere to our founding principles of thoroughness, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By design, we are a “boutique” search firm, providing unique and personalized service….
Larry is President of Cornerstone International Group. Since founding Shoemaker & Associates in 1990, Larry has been conducting senior-level recruiting assignments, executive coaching and leadership assessments throughout North America, as well as globally. His focus is on the candidate’s fit into an organization’s culture. Larry’s experience as an executive coach and assessment trainer gives him…
Diego Cubas is the Regional Managing Partner of Cornerstone Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama, and Miami. As well as being Chairman of the Latin America region of Cornerstone International Group, he is also a Global Chair of the Cornerstone network. As a consultant, he mainly focuses on board, CEO, and senior HR and Commercial management assignments. He is a senior…
Cornerstone’s member firm in Kansas served the US Midwest for more than three decades as Michael Shirley Associates before becoming Cornerstone Kansas City in 2013. Our mission has remained constant; we serve the talent acquisition needs of our clients in an integrity-centered way by attracting, retaining and developing new leaders who significantly contribute to their…
