Cornerstone’s USA Region and Offices
Rodolfo Artiles is the Managing Director of Cornerstone International Group in Miami,leading executive search and leadership consulting services for Miami and the Hispanicmarkets in the USA. With over 31 years of experience, he has built a distinguishedcareer spanning multinational corporations and business consulting, working across theU.S., Latin America, and Africa. His expertise covers a diverse…
I am an executive and leadership coach who is passionate about helping leaders grow and develop. My vision is to support leaders and their teams to improve their game which positively impacts business performance and the lives of others they touch every day.My mission is to empower leaders to improve their game in a framework…
Cornerstone Washington DC, an extension of Cornerstone Atlanta, was established in 2021 to cater to the executive search and leadership services market in the Mid-Atlantic region. Led by the seasoned Walter U Baker, who brings a wealth of experience in retained executive search, we offer distinctive talent solutions such as executive recruitment, leadership development, and…
Raji is well-rounded, globally experienced strategic HR Executive with pragmatic solutions and Toolkit in Organizational Development and Strategy alignment. She has conceived and executed new organizational models and change management techniques to deliver transformative business results across industries. She has multi-faceted, on-the-ground experience intalent management, leadership development and organizational effectiveness across 17 countries. Her key…
Tony has recently transitioned to executive recruiting after 35 years in sales, sales management, and training with Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Stryker. He has spent the last fifteen years as a region manager doing recruiting, coaching, and professional development. Tony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Westminster College and a…
Kelly is a strategic, innovative and purpose-driven business development and marketing leader with 20 years of experience in building authentic relationships with people, clients and teams based on trust, optimism and servant leadership. Kelly possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit with a proven background in developing and executing successful business strategies, managing and growing revenues with…
Cornerstone St. Louis, an extension of Cornerstone Kansas City, was established in 2023 to serve the growing Midwest market for executive search. Cornerstone St. Louis will be led by Market President, Tony Schnell who brings a highly successful career in the medical device manufacturing sector to Cornerstone and will serve new clients not formerly reached…
Dan joined the firm in 2006 as an equity partner to assist the firm with growth and expansion by leveraging his solid foundation with a fortune 500 company in serving our clients. Dan has been involved in multiple successful engagements to date from Director to CEO level assignments for several banking/financial services, manufacturing and agri-business…
Managing Consultant at Cornerstone International Group. Experienced in Executive Search and Talent Management in the U.S. and Latin America. Professional experience in personnel evaluation, training, and development projects. Professional experience interpreting and giving feedback on assessments such as Profiles XT, Harrison Assessments, and Hogan, among others.Business Administrator from the Universidad de Lima, Peru.Diploma in Human…
Coaching Approach I coach from the whole person perspective, including, if desired, both personal and professional challenges in my work with clients. I use assessments and tools to deepen awareness and work with leaders to move them forward towards what they desire and where they hope to grow. Confidentiality and accountability are the foundation of…
Walter has been conducting senior-level recruiting and assessment assignments throughout the United States, and globally, for more than 25 years. A key component of his practice has been identifying and recruiting leaders for strategic global positions: over 50% of his projects have been for executives to lead global or regional enterprises. More than 75% of…
Coaching Approach I have found that each person or group I coach is unique. In building the coaching relationship, I work to understand the client’s needs, to focus on what is important to the client. I believe that building a trusting relationship is key to fostering discovery, growth, and self awareness. I incorporate conversation around…
Typical Clients My clients are successful leaders striving to deliver significant business outcomes, develop high performing teams, and enhance their own influence and impact. These leaders come from a broad range of industries and nonprofit organizations, at all leadership levels from CEO to first level technical leaders to Wharton MBAs. Results Achieved COO to CEO:…
Typical Clients Most of my clients are executive leaders, and those looking to become executive leaders, who want to lead from a place of authenticity. I coach leaders in the private and public sector and have experience working as an internal and external coach. Results Achieved Leaders working in a VUCA environment benefit from my…
Gonzalo Door is the Managing Director of Cornerstone Mexico and a Regional Partner of Cornerstone Mexico, Panama, and Miami. He has over 30 years of top management responsibilities as General Manager and Director of Commercial Sales, as well as Talent Development Manager with leading multinational Consumer Goods Corporations (e.g., Procter & Gamble, Supermax). His business…
Typical Clients My clients range from high-performing executives to the C-Suite to Board Members who desire to lead themselves, lead others, and lead the organization. They have a learning and growth mindset based on curiosity, open-mindedness, and optimism. Results Achieved Paraphrasing Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, it’s about work-life harmony. When you’re tremendously energized at…
Typical Clients My clients vary. Most are senior executives and entrepreneurs who know great leadership and cohesive teams make the difference between mediocre results and successful achievements. Others are at an inflection point for their company or their own career and simply trying to sort through key decisions. Results Achieved A CEO who needed a…
Typical Clients IT executive leaders hire me to help them address the challenges of an ever-changing landscape. My individual coaching practice focuses on the IT C-Level and VP executives. In addition, I’ve also had great success with IT mid-management group and team coaching. Results Achieved The results are cogent and conclusive. My extensive, IT practical…
Typical Clients I have coached clients in a variety of industries at the following organizations: Unicredit Business Integrated Solutions (banking), Friesland (FMCG), Provident (financial services), Microsoft (IT & technology), MetLife (insurance), MOL Group (oil and gas), MAV Group (Hungarian government railway), Big 4 accounting firms, and international law firms. I focus on co-creating new ways…
Typical Clients Strengths Development, Strong Communication and Leadership Skills are essential for every professional’s growth. I partner with executives, entrepreneurs, managers and high potential team members, in all sectors, industries and disciplines. Results Achieved Client – CFO of international manufacturing firm Challenge – Highly directive communication style inhibiting leadership effectiveness Solution – Greater awareness and…
Typical Clients I provide Leadership Coaching for executives and entrepreneurs from multiple cultures and backgrounds located around the world. Many of my clients are technology and high growth companies where excellence in leadership is especially crucial. Areas of development for many leaders include bolstering confidence, building and leading high performing teams, improving communication and influence…
Typical Clients My clients come from senior to junior levels of management. They are looking for ways to communicate better and be more effective in their organizations while not losing their authentic voice or life balance. They are also looking for ways to move up in their organizations. My work has also been about helping…
Typical Clients The majority of my clients are corporate executives, working at medium to large sized organizations, who desire to develop and improve their leadership capability. I work with these leaders to maximize their personal effectiveness and develop strategies for enhanced performance. I also coach my clients on how to create a foundation for building…
Typical Clients Successful senior executives with regional or global leadership responsibility, seeking to scale, expand or transform their businesses. I frequently work with growing organizations to develop next generation leadership strategies for the future. Results Achieved An executive leadership team was planning a complex change in strategic direction for the business unit. Through coaching and…
Typical Clients My clients include entrepreneurs, Directors and C-level leaders in the U.S., Europe and Latin America. Results Achieved The CEO of a start-up in Silicon Valley was dealing with rapid changes and was feeling the pressure to adopt and implement new strategies quickly. Poor time management skills was preventing her from strategizing and staying…
Typical Clients A career spanning three continents, fifteen years of coaching leaders at every level in global and local organizations, and a passion for finding creative methods for development have been the hallmark of my work. My clients are people who know that they need to change behavior in order to achieve their goals but…
Typical Clients Ranging from directors, vice-presidents, and senior vice-presidents often with goals in building relationships, managing conflict, and meeting organizational goals. Results Achieved VP of Wholesale in building relationships while exceeding organizational goals Director of Fortune 500 Financial Firm in balancing roles and influencing decisions Managing Partner of Investment firm in creating a richer satisfaction…
Typical Clients My clients are senior executives who are highly skilled technically and have identified the need to become more effective in developing connections to achieve better business results. They are intelligent, hardworking, motivated and have a strong desire to improve themselves and move their company to success. They are often self-pay clients rather than…
As a Coach & Development Consultant, I specialize in executive coaching and career transition coaching. I coach executives and their teams to build self-awareness, identify their passions and future goals, and take action to become the leaders they aspire to be. I also assist leaders who are transitioning to their roles to make a successful…
I work with C-suite executives, senior leaders and high potentials to enhance leadership skills, increase Emotional Intelligence as well as improve Executive Presence to maximize leadership performance. My work with clients involves assessing strengths, identifying potential blind spots and developing appropriate action plans to increase overall leadership effectiveness. In many cases this also involves improving…
Typical Clients I work with emerging leaders and executives in organizations who are working to develop their leadership skills to CEOs looking to maintain their personal edge. My coaching clients are usually company or department leaders who are not satisfied with the status quo and who are very results-driven. Many of my client organizations are…
Typical Clients Most of my clients are international leaders with cross-cultural responsibilities who want to become more effective leaders. They are hardworking and motivated with a strong desire to live a meaningful and prosperous life abroad. Results Achieved One of my clients was a CEO from France whose Chairman was in China. He had tremendous…
Typical Clients My clients are senior executives and emerging leaders in the industries of health care, biotech, tech, finance, real estate, and professional services. Results Achieved Example #1: I coached a newly hired VP at a development company in the US who was tasked with revitalizing the company. During coaching, she created, got buy-in for,…
I bring an industry diverse background of consulting and executive coaching with emerging and seasoned leaders. This includes 17 years of executive coaching, work as a senior executive leader in three for-profit and non-profit organization and three decades of adjunct teaching at the masters and doctoral level in organizational leadership Most of my clients have…
Working over 30 years in multinational corporations has empowered me with experience across a variety of cultures, roles and industries. Now as an ICF Associate Certified Coach, I bring a rich combination of knowledge and experience to my coaching practice. I partner with organizations to identify, develop and retain high potential employees to foster sustainable…
Linda Gray is Senior Vice President and Practice Lead of Executive Search for Ratliff & Taylor, Cornerstone’s member firm in Cleveland, Ohio. She oversees all aspects of the retained search practice, working closely with clients as well as leading the team of search consultants. She is also leader of the Non-Profit Search Practice for Cornerstone Linda…
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…
