Slayton Search Partners Adds Veteran Recruiter
January 15, 2016 – Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has added Kevin Duffy as an executive vice president.
During his 25-year career in executive search, Mr. Duffy has focused on the consumer sector, partnering with retailers, multi-unit consumer service companies and consumer food and product manufacturers. He has filled the executive hiring needs of Fortune 500s, Fortune 50s, private equity portfolio companies, privately held companies, and diverse enterprises in consumer-facing industries.
Prior to joining Slayton, Mr. Duffy led numerous executive search projects as a managing director of retail search specialist Herbert Mines Associates. He also was a senior client partner at Korn Ferry in Chicago and a member of the firm’s global consumer market, specializing in the retail and consumer areas.
“Kevin will make an excellent addition to the Slayton team,” said Richard Slayton, managing partner and chief executive officer. “His strong comprehension of the executive level concerns facing consumer-driven industries, his leadership skills, and his many years of experience will be invaluable. We plan to leverage his insight and expertise to enhance our presence in a market that is constantly shifting. Expanding our team to include Kevin will contribute to our continued success.”
“I am excited to be part of the Slayton Search Partners team,” said Mr. Duffy. “Slayton conducts truly senior level work, having built their business around an outstanding execution platform and a strong client focus. Over the years, I have garnered the ability to bring executive talent to my clients that matches the technical requirements of a position with a nuanced cultural fit, and I anticipate being able to put these skills to good use at Slayton.”
Slayton Search Partners was founded in 1985 and recruits senior level management for a number of industries, including associations & not-for-profits, consumer & retail, financial services, industrial, legal & professional services and technology.
Contributed by Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor, Hunt Scanlon Media
