DHR Global Names Head of Leadership Consulting Services in APAC Region
January 28, 2022 – Chicago-based executive search firm DHR Global has appointed Tim Wiseman as a managing partner in its leadership consulting practice. He is based in Hong Kong and heads the firm’s leadership consulting services in the APAC region. “Tim is a skilled facilitator and coach who drives impact with his clients,” said Christine Greybe, president of DHR Leadership Consulting. “We are thrilled to have him join us to drive growth in Asia through his deep knowledge on topics such as problem solving, influence, business development, conflict management, communications, critical-thinking skills, as well as senior leadership team development.”
Mr. Wiseman helps organizations assess, retain, reward and develop their people. He focuses on the design, build and deployment of large-scale, organizational-wide talent management solutions across multiple sectors including technology, professional services, financial services, chemical, retail, pharmaceutical, engineering and construction.
Mr. Wiseman’s work includes assignments across a wide range of organizations including multinational and Fortune 500 companies with public, private and family-owned structures. He has worked in over 20 countries and has lived in Asia since 2018. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Wiseman led the APAC leadership and professional development solution team for Korn Ferry. His career also includes leadership and consulting roles in transformation and organizational change management.
“DHR gives me a platform to do the work I love – driving improvement in the people and people systems that directly impact on an organization’s growth trajectory,” said Mr. Wiseman. “It is an exciting opportunity to build DHR’s leadership consulting services in the APAC region. There is a great need for our capabilities, especially with companies experiencing dynamic growth.”
Global Search Firm
Since 1989, DHR Global has been a leading, privately held provider of executive search solutions with more than 50 wholly owned offices spanning the globe. The firm’s consultants specialize in all industries and functions, providing senior-level executive search, management assessment and succession planning services tailored to the qualities and specifications of its client base.
DHR Global Launches Commercial Growth Practice
DHR Global has launched a commercial growth practice, designed to drive a company’s competitive edge through the delivery of transformational, growth-oriented leaders in revenue-focused roles across marketing, sales, and strategy. “At a time of unprecedented disruption, corporations across industries are challenged with uncovering innovative ways to create value and sustain growth in a changing business climate,” said the search firm.
DHR’s new practice was formed with the understanding that alignment of marketing, sales and strategy is critical to an organization’s success. “A focus on revenue generation and transformation is always critical, but especially in the current economic environment,” said CEO Geoff Hoffmann. “Commercial growth roles are receiving even more attention by C-level decision makers as they prepare their businesses to meet current and future challenges, and we’re pleased to bring the high-impact leaders who can meet those challenges head-on.”
DHR recently opened a new office in Montreal. Spearheading the expansion are Jonathan Plourde and John Gradek, who join the firm as DHR’s first Montreal-based partners. The new location helps to strengthen DHR’s global footprint and supports the firm’s expansion plans across Canada.
With over 10 years’ experience in the executive search industry, Mr. Plourde will establish and lead the new location. He specializes in the advanced technology sector. “I am very excited about the opportunity to join such an innovative global firm,” said Mr. Plourde. “DHR’s collaborative spirit between the partners will ultimately offer my clients more resources and access to the best talent available. I look forward to creating a successful office in Montreal and further strengthening DHR’s presence in Canada.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor; and Stephen Sawicki, Managing Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
