Cowen Partners Appoints Director of Client Services
December 2, 2024 – Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has named Cheryl Nantang as director of client services. “Cheryl Nantang is an exceptional addition to our team at Cowen Partners Executive Search,” said Shawn Cole, president of Cowen Partners. “Her deep expertise across private, public, and non-profit sectors, combined with her passion for connecting organizations with transformative leadership, aligns perfectly with our mission. Cheryl’s dedication to excellence and her strategic, inclusive approach will undoubtedly enhance the value we deliver to our clients. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the incredible impact she will make. Her expertise in identifying and securing transformative leadership makes her a valuable asset to Cowen Partners’ mission of empowering organizations with exceptional leadership.”
“Cheryl’s appointment marks a significant step forward for Cowen Partners as it continues to lead the way in delivering transformative leadership solutions,” the search firm said. “With her expertise and passion, Cheryl is poised to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s commitment to excellence and client success.” Ms. Nantang brings a wealth of experience spanning private, public, and non-profit sectors. Previously, she served in various positions with Scion Staffing.
Cowen Partners serves both small and large, publicly traded, pre-IPO, private, and non-profit organizations. Its clients are typically $50 million to multi-billion-dollar revenue Fortune 1000 companies or have assets between $500 million to $15 billion. Placements span the entire C-suite and include VP and director-level leadership roles. Cowen Partners has placed hundreds of candidates in industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services, and private equity.
Mr. Cole is a co-founder of Cowen Partners. He is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with over 15 years’ experience founding and running companies. His business career has been centered on value creation for both turnarounds and start-ups. Mr. Cole helps find executive talent, such as a CEO, CFO, COO, chief revenue officer, and chief marketing officer. Clients are both small and large, publicly traded, pre-IPO, private, and non-profit organizations, typically $50 million to multi-billion dollar revenue Fortune 1000 companies or have assets between $1 billion and $15 billion.
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As a founding partner of Cowen Partners, Ash Wendt has drawn on his career experience in sales and executive recruiting. As a founding partner and practice leader for Cowen Partners sales and marketing division, Mr. Wendt has placed high-quality executives in positions such as chief revenue officer, chief marketing officer, vice president of sales, and vice president of marking, among others.
Operating Partners Cohort
Earlier this year, Cowen Partners launched its operating partners cohort. The group consists of six strategic executives who are available for consulting engagements and also provide support to new and existing executive search clients. Many of the executives in the cohort have leadership experience. “These strategic operating partners reinforce Cowen Partners’ commitment to providing clients with the support and expertise they need to thrive,” Cowen Partners said. “The firm’s consulting strategy is about more than just partnering with companies; it focuses on empowering them to achieve their full potential, no matter what stage of the lifecycle they’re in.”
Tracy Knox has more than 25 years of experience as a senior-level executive. She has led two companies through the process of going public, is skilled in complex business combinations, and recently retired as CFO of Rover Group, where she grew GBV from $200 million to $1 billion.
Felicia Shakiba, another member of the cohort, is the founder and fractional CPO of global leadership and HR consulting firm CPO Playbook. She has a decades-long track record of experience, having built and scaled HR departments across a wide range of industries. With experience leading HR teams across the globe, Ms. Shakiba specializes in total rewards, DEI, performance management, people analytics, and other areas.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
