Stanton Chase is a global executive search firm with 71 offices in 45 countries. They focus on finding executive talent for clients through industry-specific practice groups. While large in scale, each local office operates with autonomy, allowing partners to develop strong local relationships and expertise. The firm prioritizes listening to clients to understand their unique needs and delivering candidates with the right skills, experience, and cultural fit.
1. In Tune with the Local, Connected to the World.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Stanton Chase International
Since 1993, Stanton Chase has grown from
four offices in three countries to 71 offices in Is unique in the executive search industry, offering clients the expertise and
45 countries. Our expansion has been built
on the foundation of solid performance, global reach of one of the world's ten largest search firms complemented by
consistent delivery, and quality service, with
the service and personal relationships usually reserved for small, boutique
greater than 70% of our work derived from
long-standing clients. practices.
This growth has been developed from a The partners of Stanton Chase International are recognized as leaders with
platform of trust and mutual respect between
deep roots in their respective industries and their local communities. Each of
each office, partner and consultant. It is
because of this core principal that we are able our offices is locally managed providing our partners with the ability to sense,
to refer client assignments between offices
react and keep in step with emerging trends and issues on a global, regional
in the knowledge and confidence that our
clients’ interests will be served professionally, and industry specific basis. Stanton Chase is recognized as a client focused,
with extremely-high quality and reliability.
results oriented, leader within the executive search industry.
To better meet the needs of clients in highly
For all its diversity, however, business is united by a single purpose – finding
specialized and complex industries, Stanton
Chase International offers its services the best people to build successful teams. More than ever, enterprises cross
through focused Industry Practice Groups:
Consumer Products and Services; Financial boundaries and clients need to connect with the world when they search for
Services; Government, Education, and talented executives. Stanton Chase International delivers human capital
Non-Profit; Life Sciences and Healthcare;
Industrial; Logistics and Transportation; solutions through its powerful network of offices in North America, Latin
Natural Resources and Energy; Professional America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia/Pacific.
Services; and Technology.
Stanton Chase is a proud
member of the Association of
Executive Search Consultants.
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2. A Unique Structure and Culture
Technology Industry
Stanton Chase has developed a unique
business structure and model that empowers In this period of uncertainty in the technology industry, the need for
its partners to give outstanding service to
qualified senior level executives is drastically outpacing the supply, with
our clients. The partners own the company,
which ensures our culture is entrepreneurial, 65,000 positions remaining unfilled globally. Without the counsel of a skilled
sensitive to local markets and able to react executive search firm, companies in the industry are waiting nine months or
quickly to our clients’ needs.
more to find qualified candidates.
Our greatest asset is our people. We
The Stanton Chase International Technology Practice Group has successfully
believe that each of our consultants needs
a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in executed searches for key positions including Board of Directors, Presidents,
what they do. Meeting client expectations Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and leaders
depends on the united efforts of our
in all functional areas, including General Management, Finance, IT, Supply Chain,
consultants, treating candidates with
respect and working in partnership with HR, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technical, and Specialist positions.
our clients.
Our client portfolio includes firms that range in size from early stage start-ups,
Our customer satisfaction research tells us to over $10 billion in revenue. Our in-depth industry knowledge is vital to
that a first-class executive search company
identifying, assessing, attracting, and winning the executive talent needed to
must have deep knowledge of a client’s
business, markets and culture. It is critical compete in the world market today.
to finding and recommending the right
person. Each assignment is therefore the Stanton Chase establishes a partnership with its technology clients, creating
personal responsibility of one of our a strategic advantage in pursuit of its talent acquisition, and as a driving force
partners who oversees the search from
of their business strategy.
brief to completion.
Based on our industry expertise of the local, regional, and international
Before we look we listen. We aim to have
the best listening skills in the world of technology markets, clients are served across the globe. Sectors defined
executive search, because we have to within Technology are:
uncover what our clients really need. We
listen carefully, react quickly and offer clear • Software
advice. This is the key to our success and
• Hardware
it earns us the status of partner in the eyes
of our clients. • Internet & E-Business
• Telecommunications
• Semiconductors
• IT Professional Services
Michael McDonald • Director • m.mcdonald@stantonchase.com • Mobile: 831.238.1291
50 California Street, Suite 1500 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • Phone: 415.721.7001 • Online: www.stantonchase.com
3. Focused Sector Expertise
Talent Acquisition Process
Access, Knowledge, Flexibility and Experience
Consumer Products & Services Engagement launch: identify the desired education, skills, experience and
• Consumer Products
cultural fit of targeted candidates
• Distribution
• Food Services
• Hospitality/Travel/Leisure Research commenced: build a highly-qualified list of calibrated prospects
• Luxury Products and initiate pursuits of this targeted list
• Marketing Services
Diversity
Human Resources
Assessment: initial interviews are completed and based upon results endorsed
Financial Services by the client; we conduct in-depth interviews and assessments
• Consumer & Commercial Banking
• Corporate & Investment Banking
Client consulting: as the search progresses, we offer counsel on all aspects
• Private Equity
• Insurance of attraction, assessment and acquisition
• Private Banking
• Public Finance On Boarding: continue monitoring assimilation of new hire into client
Government, Education & Non-Profit
organization and assure successful integration
Industrial
• Capital & Industrial Equipment
• Chemicals Stanton Chase International is proud member of Association of Executive
• Engineering Services Search Consultants and offers engagement terms and conditions competitive
• Building Projects
with the other leading global retained executive search firms.
Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Biotechnology & Life Sciences
• Healthcare Service Providers Engage Delivery:
• Pharmaceuticals
Logistics & Transportation Engagement Assessment On Boarding
• Aviation Launch
• Contract Logistics & VAS
• Supply Chain/Management Research Client
• Transportation Management Commenced Consulting
• Warehousing
Natural Resources & Energy
• Exploration & Production
• Services
Professional Services
• Business Services
• Management Consulting
Week 1-2 Week 6-10 Week 10-12
Technology
• Software Week 2-5 Ongoing
• Hardware
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BUDAPEST • BUENOS AIRES • CALGARY • CARACAS • CHENNAI • CHICAGO COPENHAGEN • CURITIBA • DALLAS • DELHI • DOHA • DUBAI
DÜSSELDORF • FRANKFURT • GHENT • GUANGZHOU • HAMBURG • HELSINKI • HONG KONG HYDERABAD • ISTANBUL • JOHANNESBURG • LAGOS
LIMA • LISBON • LJUBLJANA • LONDON • LOS ANGELES • LYON • MADRID MEDELLIN MEXICO CITY • MIAMI • MILAN • MONTEVIDEO • MONTRÉAL
MOSCOW • MUMBAI • NASHVILLE • NEW YORK • OSLO • PANAMA CITY • PARIS • PRAGUE • PUNE • RIO DE JANEIRO • SAN FRANCISCO
SANTIAGO • SÃO PAULO • SHANGHAI • SOFIA • STOCKHOLM • STUTTGART • SYDNEY • TOKYO • TORONTO • VIENNA • WARSAW • ZURICH
4. Our Experience Serving the Technology Industry Includes
Company Position(s)
Early Stage Software Company (Start-up) Board Director
CTO
Early stage, engineering software company that develops, and markets, analysis solutions for the aerospace, automotive and
industrial sectors. The company is leading the development of next generation cloud-based solutions.
Early Stage Software Company (10 million) President
VP of Sales and Marketing
The company is a software technology innovator providing unique technical solutions, and support services, to the mechanical design
and manufacturing in the aerospace, automotive, and discreet manufacturing industries.
Visual/Collaboration Software Company (10 million) VP Strategic Alliances
Director of Sales
A global leader in delivering data collaboration solutions to the aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, and discrete
manufacturing industries.
Hardware Device Company (Div. 2.2 billion) VP of Worldwide Sales
Sales Director
A world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment
control, gaming and wireless devices.
Test Solution Hardware/Software Company (378 million) Director of Worldwide Sales
A leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors. The company’s testing hardware and software solutions
help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the
mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures.
Mobility Solutions Company (150 million) VP of Business Development
Dir. of Client Retention
A company providing a comprehensive range of employee mobility services relating to business vehicles, relocation, travel
management, corporate aircraft, and virtual office programs.
Michael McDonald • Director • m.mcdonald@stantonchase.com • Mobile: 831.238.1291
50 California Street, Suite 1500 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • Phone: 415.721.7001 • Online: www.stantonchase.com
5. Our Experience Serving the Technology Industry Includes
Company Position(s)
Infrastructure Software Company (600 million) VP Global Professional Service
Director of Sales
A global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software
solutions for sustaining infrastructure.
Publishing Software Company (20 million) VP of Professional Services
VP of North America Sales
The company is the market leader in advertising systems for the newspaper publishing industry. The company’s software package
provides users with an integrated advertising system for planning, ad input, rating, production, page layout, and accounts receivable.
The company is owned by a group of European investors.
Hardware Company (117 million) Sr. Director of Sales, Asia/Pacific
Dir. Marketing New Products
Dir. Automotive Sales
A company that manufactures additive fabrication machines for direct digital manufacturing (A.K.A. Rapid Manufacturing, 3D Printing
and Rapid Prototyping).
Hardware Company (50 million) Sr. Dir. OEM Sales
Dir. OEM Marketing
The Company is a worldwide leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of data communication systems and products that provide
flexibility and complete data communications for data centers, value added networks, transaction processing centers. The Company
serves these markets with desktop and portable modems.
Michael McDonald • Director • m.mcdonald@stantonchase.com • Mobile: 831.238.1291
50 California Street, Suite 1500 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • Phone: 415.721.7001 • Online: www.stantonchase.com
6. Michael W. McDonald
Director
Michael McDonald possesses over 25 years of experience delivering value-
added executive search services to high-technology companies, ranging in
scope from venture-backed start-ups to industry leaders with revenues over
1 billion dollars in assets. Primary technology markets he serves include
companies within the hardware, software, and professional services
segments that supply technology solutions to the manufacturing,
mechanical, architectural, engineering, semi-conductor, and electronics
industries.
In Tune with Past client engagements encompass mid-management and executive level
positions across all functional disciplines such as: sales, marketing,
the Local,
engineering, and R&D, including building executive teams for international
Connected to technology companies entering, establishing, and/or expanding their North
the World American operations.
Michael is responsible for developing the Stanton Chase Technology Practice
through targeted search services designed to meet, and exceed, client
expectations.
Mr. McDonald earned his Master of Arts degree, with a concentration in
Counseling Psychology, from Northeastern Illinois University, having also
received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, with a major in Business
Administration, from NEIU.
Michael McDonald • Director • m.mcdonald@stantonchase.com • Mobile: 831.238.1291
50 California Street, Suite 1500 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • Phone: 415.721.7001 • Online: www.stantonchase.com