Archive for Client Testimonials

Mar
4

Software Engineering Manager | Embedded WiFi | Cleveland

by Craig Hufford

“Craig has been a valuable partner for me.  He leverages his understanding of the talent pool and human behavior to quickly find the right candidate. Craig strives to to deliver high-quality, professionally screened candidates in a very timely manner. Once a candidate has been selected, in this recent search for a Software Engineering Manager, Craig works with high integrity to understands the needs of the candidate, and balance these against the needs of the hiring organization, to quickly reach consensus and onboarding.”

Paul Harrington, Director of Engineering at B&B Electronics

Software Engineering Manager –  Engagement Search

Executive Search Software Engineering Manager Embedded WiFIClient Testimonial of Craig Hufford, Executive Search Consultant for NextGen Global Executive Search.

Craig was engaged to recruit a  Software Engineering Manager for Embedded Wireless Systems who would lead a multi-location software engineering team to achieve CMMI Level 3 process maturity.

The Software Engineering Manager role required technical leadership in 802.11 WiFi and cellular product domains whose objectives were to grow a group of 3-5 engineers to 10-13 engineers within an 18-24 month period.

Executive Search for a Software Engineering Manager 

B&B Electronics engaged Craig Hufford of NextGen Global Executive Search to recruit an “A Player” Software Engineering Manager to develop a multi-year software platform roadmap for WiFi and cellular products.  This technical management role would revise products to meet changing market requirements, support hardware end of life changes, and ensure sustaining engineering.

Software Engineering Manager – Embedded WiFi

Craig Hufford led this executive search due to his expertise in recruiting top talent in systems and software engineering manager for WiFi used in embedded systems, in particular wireless medical devices and enterprise systems.  Craig Hufford is a Managing Partner for NextGen Global Executive Search and Practice Lead for Aerospace and Defense Systems and Medical Devices.     When  you need a sound retained search for a CXO, VP, Director, or Software Engineering Manager, call one of the expert executive recruiters at NextGen Global Executive Search.

0 Categories : Wireless Systems and Networks
Jan
19

Technical Director Wireless Global Consortium, Philadelphia

by Charles Moore

“The candidate Charles placed with us for the Technical Director position has exceeded expectations in many aspects. I highly recommend Charles Moore and NextGen for any critical position you may need to fill.”

Don Brown, CEO, IWPC (International Wireless Consortium) Philadelphia

Technical Director Wireless Retained Search

Technical Director Wireless retained search client testimonial NextGen Gloabl Executive SearchSummary of client testimonial for retained search of a Technical Director led by Charles Moore, Practice Lead for Wireless Systems and Mobile Networks for NextGen Global Executive Search

While no direct competitors existed in which to recruit a candidate for the Technical Director job, our team identified 3 candidates from indirect competitors with an offer being made to candidate ranked at the top by the Executive Search Consultants of NextGen Global Executive Search. No mistake could be made in identifying candidates who not only had the requisite skills and experience to be the Technical Director, but who also has an in-depth expertise in various technical aspects of the global wireless supply chain, in particular Radio Access Networks,  mobile backhaul, mobile devices (terminals and handsets), and mobile chipsets.

Technical Director Search Strategy

NextGen Global Executive Search was retained to fill a senior level Executive Technical Director position for a client who required an expert in end-to-end systems and global contacts to develop highly technical workshops for the wireless ecosystem worldwide.  With few competitors to draw from in a candidate pool and the fact that in the past several candidates who previously filled the position did not work out, this was going to be a difficult and time consuming search.

Wireless Consortium Retained Search Technical Director

Results: After identifying three candidates for the short list, NextGen GES conducted videotaped interviews and behavioral analysis testing.  That resulted in three finalist candidates for the Technical Director position.  Each candidate was again interviewed using customized Intangibles including hypothetical and situational scenarios we designed with the Client hiring team.  We then encouraged the Client to conduct Skype videotaped interviews with the three finalists prior to scheduling face-to-face interviews.  The client chose the candidate that NextGen GES recommended to hire for the Technical Director position.

0 Categories : Wireless Systems and Networks
Dec
22

VP Sales, Director Product Management – Mobile LBS

by Kelley Dorsey

“It is my pleasure to write about Kelley Dorsey and NextGen Global Executive Search whom we’ve worked with over the past four years to recruit some of our most valuable hires.  Our challenge is finding the right combination of technical knowledge within the wireless industry. Kelley has provided us with the highest quality Senior Engineers, Director Product Development and VP Sales candidates consistently and under tight deadlines.

She took the time to understand our company’s value proposition and tells the story with the passion. She’s a pleasure to work with, highly flexible and hard working.

Over the past year, she placed VP Sales and two Directorof Product Management candidates all with very stringent requirements.  We continue to use NextGen Global Executive Search and highly recommend them.”

Mike Mortier, VP Sales & Business Development, TruePosition, Inc.

VP Sales Sourcing and Recruiting

Client testimonial of Kelley Dorsey, Practice Lead in executive search for mobile search LBS middleware systems provider in recruiting a VP Sales and Director Product Management at NextGen Global Executive Search.

VP Sales and Director Product Management Mobile LBS

We worked with the client to design a Performance Profile of the ideal candidate for the VP Sales and two different Director Product Management positions.  We made hundreds of cold calls and networking referrals to identify potential candidates for all three roles in mobile search LBS.  After exhaustive internal interviews, we were able to identify a short list of two candidates for each position that we presented to the client.

VP Sales and Director Product Management – roles filled within 6 weeks.

VP Sales Mobile Location Based Services NextGen Global Executive SearchAfter two sets of interview for each candidate  -  one by Skype video conference and one face-to-face interviews, all three positions – VP Sales and both Director Product Management accepted offers within 3 weeks apart from each other.

Kelley Dorsey has been recruiting CXO, SVP Engineeering, VP Sales and Product Management, and International Sales Directors in the mobile wireless industry for over 15 years.  Kelley Dorsey is a Sr. Partner at NextGen Global Executive Search leading the Semantic Web –  Digital Media, Mobile Devices and Mobile Apps retained search practice.

0 Categories : Wireless Systems and Networks
Nov
15

Director Product Management – Data Center – Chicago

by Craig Hufford

“I have worked with Craig in various roles at several companies and he has helped us fill some of our most difficult positions in a timely way. Craig has made a very positive impact on the organizations that I have worked in that we have stepped up our internal efforts and strategies as result of interactions with his team. Craig’s approach and insights have led us to strong candidates that have turned out to be top performers for Director Product Management.”

Shahriar Allen, VP Managed Network Solutions, Panduit Corp, USA

Director Product Management Client Testimonial Panduit

Director Product Management Enterprise Data CenterClient Testimonial of Craig Hufford, Practice Lead for NextGen Global Executive Search in Enterprise Systems for Director Product Management for Enterprise Data Center infrastructure in Chicago

NextGen Global Executive Search was retained by Panduit to fill a Director Product Management role for enterprise data center systems.  The search was critical in regard to urgency and the impact the role had on the client’s business. The client, who had rarely sought outside services for filling senior roles, came to NextGen GES because of our reputation in the market for similar retained searches, as well as the client’s confidence in our ability to deliver the right candidates quickly for the Director Product Management role.

Director Product Management Search Strategy

NextGen GES conducted a thorough search for candidates included key competitors and parallel industries. Our focus was on candidates that were currently employed in a Sr. Manager or Director Product Management role making significant contributions to their companies. We interviewed more than 50 candidates in an effort to thoroughly screen the candidates for skill level and culture and leadership fit for the Director Product Management.

Retained Search Enterprise Systems Director Product Management

Results: The search resulted in NextGen GES finding candidates from the client’s direct competitors who were performing similar responsibilities and ready for a new challenge. Feedback from the client for the Director Product Management showed that the candidate hired added tremendous value in a very short amount of time. The client was particularly pleased with our search method, how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the Director Product Management as evidenced by the client testimonial.

0 Categories : Enterprise Telecom and Mobility Solutions
Sep
4

VP Engineering – Wireless OFDM – Palo Alto

by Charles Moore

“Charles understands the needs of high-growth start-ups. He is diligent in VP Engineering candidates screening and follow-up. More, he is great at navigating complexities of executive level benefits at venture funded companies.”

Leo Wong, Co-Founder and CEO, Dali Wireless (high efficiency power amplifiers) USA

VP Engineering Wireless OFDM vendor Retained Search Client Testimonial

Client Testimonial of VP Engineering R&D  in Palo Alto inn a retained search by Charles Moore, Practice Lead for NextGen Global Executive Search in Mobile Wireless Systems.  Charles Moore is a Managing Partner with over 22 years of retained search and engagement recruiting with over 150 positions filled at the CEO, CTO, VP Sales, and VP Engineering levels, Charles has been featured in several leading wireless publications and newspapers.

VP Engineering Search Strategy

VP Engineering OFDM LTE High Power AmplifierThe candidate needed to have a track record in delivering roadmaps, specifications, and high power amplifier and RFIC components viable for 4G and LTE base stations.  The client had a manufacturing team in China and wanted to build on the team based in Silicon Valley.  The ideal VP Engineering candidate needed a PhD in Systems Engineering with a solid business head and negotiating skills, as well as experience with investor roadshows.

NextGen GES identified several HPA vendor competitors but the VP Engineering candidates also needed handset and MNO work experience, as well as start-up  accomplishments.  That narrowed the search very quickly and after interviewing dozens of candidates, we identified four potentials on the short list presented to the client.

After drilling down to two finalists for the VP Engineering role, the client brought both candidates in for 2 rounds of face-to-face interviews.

VP Engineering Candidate from Canada was Hired

After the face-to-face interviews, the Client had NextGen GES draw up an executive employment contract for the VP  Engineering role with three different types of performance based MBOs.  NextGen GES negotiated a relocation package and the candidate selected was hired.  In the coming months, the VP Engineering candidate saved the company over $400k by utilizing a previous team he had built in Vancouver.

0 Categories : Wireless Systems and Networks
Aug
3

Sales Director – Rugged Handsets – Amsterdam, Munich

by Charles Moore

“Charles Moore is a best in class recruiter with a forte in helping US technology firms’ staff European operations. He knows the industry and has a strong pool of highly qualified European sales director candidates. Charles is personable, professional, and is extremely detail oriented in terms of finding the right candidates. I will definitely use him for future staffing needs.”

Albert Costilo, VP Sales Europe, Sonim Technologies mobile handsets USA, Europe

Sales Director for 2 positions Amsterdam – Munich – Europe

Client testimonial of Charles Moore for recruiting two Sales Director roles for Sonim Technologies in Europe.  Charles Moore is the Practice Lead for Mobile Wireless Systems at NextGen Global Executive Search in recruiting sales director for ruggedized handsets in Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Munich.

Sales Director Engagement Recruitment Search Results

The candidates for the dales director positions needed to be involved in sports and know the industrial manufacturing and public safety sectors as these were rugged handsets that the Sales Director would need to sell the safety and reliability of usage in all sorts of weather, industrial, and outside conditions.

sales director rugged mobile handsets Nextgen Global Executive SearchWith a solid network of contacts throughout Europe, in particular the search was for a US citrizen who had lived and worked in Europe or a European citizen who had lived in the USA and was comfortable with capitalism.  The base salary for the sales director was competitive, but called out for a 35/65 split in base and commissions which many pure Europeans would not work under.

After identifying the finalist candidates for the Sales Director short list, Charles Moore asked the client to conduct Skype video interviews.  Face to face interviews were scheduled in Amsterdam and Barcelona with the client using hypothetical and situational scenario interview questions designed with NextGen Global Executive Search for the sales director candidates.   The client was particularly pleased with our search methodology, how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the candidates selected for the two Sales Director roles.

0 Categories : Wireless Systems and Networks
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