Recruiting Programs

Retained Executive Search for Early-Stage Companies

A passion for senior executive staffing for:

• Entrepreneurial growth companies
• Emerging technology companies
• Venture and Angel portfolio companies
• High-growth companies

Supported by Meridian’s extensive stengths:

• Thirty years of combined experience placing executives
• Experience as entrepreneurs operating start-up companies
• Extensive technology and product experience
• Commitment to long-term relationships.

What our Clients have to say:

“Sandy is a true professional. He understands both sides of the equation and is a person who can be trusted. He is very skilled at qualifying the right candidate for the requirements and bringing strong leaders to the company.” Ernst Gemassmer, SVP, Novell

“Sandy is one of the finest professional business problem solvers in the business. His creativity, open-mindedness, and thoughtful consideration of the difficulties facing our business were refreshing, and helped us tackle and solve several executive staffing problems."David Asheim, CEO, iHello Inc.

“Working with Sandy is one of the most pleasurable experiences I have had with an executive recruiter. Sandy’s focus is on helping companies build winning management teams. He truly understands his client’s business, culture, and philosophy. Just as important, he understands the candidates he brings to the table. He knows how to blend organizational and personal chemistry with business requirements. I would recommend Sandy to anyone."Craig Jelinek, COO, Corporate Visions Inc.

In today's competitive marketplace,

leadership sets world-class organizations apart. Leading-edge companies recognize the competitive advantages to be gained from attracting the brightest, most committed individuals. Our core service is retained executive search. To find the best individuals to fill senior management positions, we maintain this recruitment philosophy:

• A belief that candidates must meet or exceed the qualifications of the position
• A belief that candidates must function successfully within the client's corporate culture, style, and philosophy
• A view that Meridian is an extension of our clients' teams and must serve as a credible ambassador
• A commitment to open and frequent communication with clients throughout the course of the search.

Retained Executive Search Process
For early-stage management teams and key executives, we have developed a collaborative process for finding the right person for your team. Our retained search process has been designed specifically for building early-stage management teams. Our search process includes Analysis & Search, Review & Selection, Placement & Transition, and Search Guarantee.

Analysis & Search: Situation Analysis: Working with senior members of management teams and other key executives, we have developed a collaborative process for finding the right person. Position Specification: We will support the development of a comprehensive description of the position’s responsibilities and relationships including an understanding of the individual goals for the candidate. Market and Candidate Research: We will conduct a comprehensive search to identify the target companies and individuals that meet your requirements. In our searches, we utilize the results of our research including competitive information, industry trends, and compensation ranges.	Review & Selection: Candidate Interviews: We will conduct the initial interviews to qualify candidates against your requirements. We will be looking for compatibility as well as skills necessary to meet your requirements. Presentation of Candidates: We will provide a report and analysis on the most qualified candidates. A minimum of two or three candidates will be presented. Candidate Reference Review: Initial reference checks will be made on presented candidates. For the final candidates, we will provide a comprehensive reference check covering professional, personal, co-worker, and manager references.
Placement & Transition:
Offer Presentation: Our objective is to ensure the selected candidate accepts the offer in a timely manner. Transition: We will work with you and the candidate to address any response from the current employer and ensure a clean transition into your company.	Search Guarantee: If the placed candidate leaves or is terminated within ninety (90) days of their hire date for any reason other than corporate layoffs, reduction in work force, and/or downsizing, Meridian will find a suitable replacement within a reasonable period of time at no cost to the client.