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CFO for Kiva.org Successfully Placed
Investors, Reid Hoffman, Omidyar Networks, Stage: Rapid Global Growth The highly regarded Kiva organization had been seeking a CFO for over two years when they turned to Arnold Partners for help. We helped streamline the criteria and process and helped them attract a...
CFO Hired at Adaptive Planning
Investors: Norwest, RBC, Onset Stage: Rapid Growth World’s number one business intelligence SaaS company was seeking a CFO who could help drive their growth. Unique role since the products they sell are used by CFO’s. Needed to satisfy a long list of requirements from...
How to Hire a CFO: Avoid this Common Pitfall
I read with great interest a LinkedIn post by Lou Adler, the self-proclaimed “Original Headhunter” about how to how to avoid hiring mistakes. As a long-time executive search consultant and former hiring manager, avoiding mistakes is paramount for me and my CEO...
Industry Experience: Key in CFO Search?
I get asked about industry experience a lot by CEOs, CFOs, and Investors. My answer always stimulates a passionate discussion. Two recent, high-profile CFO appointments shed light on the issue. Ken Goldman (63) was hired by Yahoo! and Marissa Mayer (38) to help...
Search for Job Integrity in a CFO Search
This quote from the January 31 NY Times, “The company seeks the most accomplished and competent people for the job” is from a company spokesperson for J&J. It’s in defense of the hiring of Andrew Ekdahl to head their hip replacement business. The problem is that...