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Hawksmoor Search Announces Formal Partnership with The Caldwell Partners
-Firm specialises in board and senior management recruitment for insurance and reinsurance industry -
-Strategic Americas-based partnership establishes global insurance industry capabilities -
London - June 2010 - Retained executive search firm Hawksmoor Search today announced an exclusive partnership with The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL), expanding its presence into North America.
Hawksmoor Search is a retained executive search boutique specialising in board and senior management recruitment for clients in the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide. The firm was recently launched by Matthew Andrews, an executive search consultant serving the insurance industry since 1987, most recently from CTPartners.
"For over twenty years the members of the Hawksmoor team have been conducting successful search assignments in the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide," said Matthew Andrews, Director of Hawksmoor Search. "Our partnership with The Caldwell Partners allows us to expand strategically our practice, and put a truly best-in-class team in front of our clients."
The combined team of Hawksmoor Search and The Caldwell Partners has four seasoned partners covering the spectrum of life and P&C, direct and reinsurance, underwriters and brokers as well as functional and technical specialties.
"Our goal here is to build the best dedicated insurance team in the industry, serving clients in North America, Bermuda and Europe," said Mike Corey, leader of Caldwell's insurance practice in North America. "Matthew and his team have a close understanding of the issues facing leaders in all sectors of the global insurance industry. In addition to his numerous CEO and board level appointments, his background in insurance gives him unique insight into senior underwriting and broking roles.
"The partnership between Hawksmoor and Caldwell Partners is based on mutual respect, shared values and a successful track record," added Andrews. "I have worked with Peter Reed of The Caldwell Partners for more than 10 years and can point to a long list of assignments we have seamlessly executed in North America and Europe."
About Hawksmoor Search
Hawksmoor Search is a London-based specialist executive search boutique operating at the board and senior management level. For over twenty years the members of our team have been conducting successful search assignments in the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide. We identify and deliver the most talented senior executives in the insurance industry.
Please visit our website at www.hawksmoorsearch.com for further information.
About The Caldwell Partners
Founded in 1970, The Caldwell Partners International Inc is a retained executive search firm specializing in recruiting "C-class" executives (chief executive, chief financial, chief information officers, as well as other senior executives) and their direct reports. With offices and partners in Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Calgary, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto, Stamford, and New York City, the firm takes pride in delivering an unmatched level of service and expertise to its clients.
The Caldwell Partners' Common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CWL). Please visit our website at www.caldwellpartners.com for further information.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this document are based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results might differ materially due to various factors such as the competitive nature of the executive search industry, the ability of the company to execute its growth strategies, the performance of the Canadian domestic and international economies, and the company’s ability to retain key personnel. The Caldwell Partners assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Matthew Andrews
Hawksmoor Search
matthew.andrews@hawksmoorsearch.com
T +44 (0) 20 3167 2500