“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
Client 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.
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Craig is a Managing Partner for NextGen Global Executive Search bringing over 30 years of proven effectiveness in retained search with national awards in staffing and recruiting. Craig Hufford is a Practice Lead for the Medical Device, Aerospace, Defense, and Cyber Security verticals.
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