CarterBaldwin: Executive search firm expands service in the Midwest

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CarterBaldwin, an Inc. 500-listed executive search firm that focuses on hiring top performing C-level professionals is expanding its service in the Midwest. Partner Dave Sobocinski leads the new Midwest team.

Atlanta, GA – March 31, 2009– CarterBaldwin Executive Search today announced it is expanding its services in the Midwest area. CarterBaldwin is ranked in the top 50 among more than 6000 retained search firms and its clients in the region include Superior Essex, Calphalon, and Revol Wireless.

“Expanding our ability to serve our clients in the Midwest is a natural outgrowth of the priority we place on client service,” says Managing Partner Dave Sobocinski. “We’ve had clients in the region for years. In this economy, C-level turn over is very high. Now is the right time to increase our capabilities in the Midwest with a seasoned, dedicated team.”

Partner Dave Sobocinski heads up the Midwest team. Soboncinski is a natural fit for the position, with a variety of experience in the region, including recently leading a successful search for Superior Essex. “I’m pleased to have been chosen for this assignment and to grow our presence in the Midwest,” he offers. Sobocinski has been in the executive search industry for more than 12 years. In his previous firm, he progressed to Partner in less than 3 years and was responsible for running company-wide operations for their three offices. Prior to this was an Executive Recruiter with a top ten firm in Atlanta, progressing to Partner, with responsibility for company-wide operations including additional offices in Boston and Washington, D.C. Prior to this, he worked in consumer product sales in the mass-market Food and Drug Industry. A Founding Partner of CarterBaldwin, he also serves as Managing Partner, providing overall daily leadership and managerial oversight for the firm.

“Last year, U.S. companies in every sector of the Fortune 500 experienced CEO change,” says Sobocinski. “E*TRADE, Eli Lilly, Fortune Brands, Hershey, Intuit, Motorola, Prudential, Sears, Starbucks, Target, Time Warner, UPS, Wachovia—they have all experienced turnover at the highest levels. In this climate, it’s more important than ever for companies to hire the right executive for their C-level positions. CarterBaldwin is paying attention to what our clients in the Midwest need by expanding our service level in this key region.”

CarterBaldwin maintains headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

About CarterBaldwin

CarterBaldwin is a retained executive search firm managed by a partnership team with more than 50 years of combined experience. The company was named for the second year running to the prestigious Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest growing privately held companies. With extensive industry knowledge, a clear understanding of nuances in creating strong management teams, and a hands-on approach, CarterBaldwin stands as a leader in the executive search industry. The company is headquartered just north of Atlanta. Additional information is available at http://www.carterbaldwin.com.