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CarterBaldwin is a retained executive search firm that partners with our clients to build exceptional leadership teams. For more than two decades, we have played a pivotal role in transforming the leadership and landscape for clients, impacting the future of their organizations for years to come.

Since our inception in 2001 as a corporate firm, we have expanded our client portfolio to include nonprofit and academic sectors, serving both domestic and international clients from our headquarters in Atlanta, GA and our Washington, D.C. office. Despite our growth, we remain intentional about our “small” size, choosing to focus on delivering great search outcomes with the right balance of partner involvement, recruitment, and research support.

With more than 125 years of combined executive search experience, our partners lead a highly engineered search process that is collaborative, efficient, and effective with consistent success. Our in-depth approach enables us to deeply understand each client’s needs and creates a seamless partnership for every search project.

We pride ourselves on our highly experienced staff, an unrivaled process, and an exceptional client and candidate experience. As a result, many of our engagements are with repeat clients, referrals, or candidates significantly impacted by our work.

To see why many of the best and most admired organizations continue to trust CarterBaldwin with their most critical leadership needs, connect with us.

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With more than 125 years of combined executive search experience, our partners lead a highly engineered search process that is collaborative, efficient, and effective with consistent success. Our in-depth approach enables us to deeply understand each client’s needs and creates a seamless partnership for every search project.

We pride ourselves on our highly experienced staff, an unrivaled process, and an exceptional client and candidate experience. As a result, many of our engagements are with repeat clients, referrals, or candidates significantly impacted by our work.

To see why many of the best and most admired organizations continue to trust CarterBaldwin with their most critical leadership needs, connect with us.

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Large enough to bring significant resources, muscle and international reach but small enough to build intimate, long term client partnerships, CarterBaldwin is a bright, fresh, high energy alternative in an industry cluttered with dated, impersonal search models. The world is changing … shouldn’t executive search change with it?

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News Briefings

Help Wanted: Well-Rounded C-Suite Business Leaders

Leaders who bring both specific technical expertise and general strategic business acumen to the table are in short supply in our current economic environment, according to David Clapp, managing partner of search firm CarterBaldwin. In a recent report that he authored, Mr. Clapp found that smart organizations are looking for and hiring well-rounded business leaders

10 Reasons to Consider External Candidates

More companies have been looking outside for new leaders, an indication that hiring an outsider has become more of an intentional leadership choice than a necessity. Outsiders accounted for 22 percent of all CEOs brought in via a planned succession between 2012 and 2017, up from 14 percent in the 2005 to 2007 period, according

CarterBaldwin Places President at Tim Tebow Foundation

The Tim Tebow Foundation, a non-profit global service for children, has named Steve Biondo as its new president with the assistance of CarterBaldwin Executive Search. He replaces Erik Dellenback, the foundation’s first executive director, who led the organization for seven years. The firm’s founding partner Price Harding headed the assignment. “We are excited for Steve

CarterBaldwin Recruits CEO for Cobb Electric
 CarterBaldwin Recruits CEO for Cobb Electric

A variety of non-profit trade associations have turned to executive search firms in recent months to find new leaders. CarterBaldwin Executive Search recently placed Peter Heintzelman as the new president and CEO of Cobb Electric Membership Corp. (Cobb EMC). He replaces Chip Nelson, who is retiring after 45 years with the Marietta, GA-based electric cooperative. Chris Guiney, partner

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Press Releases

Jonathan Kulaga Named Indiana Wesleyan University’s Tenth President

CarterBaldwin Executive Search is proud to partner again with Indiana Wesleyan University as they appoint Dr. Jonathan Kulaga, a highly accomplished senior leader and lifelong advocate for Christian higher education, as the 10th president of the University. “I am pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Kulaga to the Indiana Wesleyan community,” said Carl Shepherd, Chairman

Freeman Group Names Joe Olivas Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller

CarterBaldwin Executive Search announces the appointment of Joe Olivas as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller for Freeman Company, the world’s largest brand experience and event management company. In this post-pandemic era, Freeman plans to accelerate its organic growth, further its international business, expand its vertical offerings, and look for strategic acquisitions to complement these initiatives.

Matthew McDermott Selected to Lead Sales for Flip Electronics‘ Broad Market

CarterBaldwin Executive Search announces the appointment of US Air Force veteran Matthew McDermott as Director of Sales for the Broad Market at Flip Electronics, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing electronic component and chip distributors, globally. Matthew joins Flip following more than two decades at A2 Global Electronics, a global leader in the distribution

Alan Ferguson Named Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s President and CEO

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity (Atlanta Habitat) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Ferguson as the organization’s President and CEO beginning July 2022. Following a national search conducted by CarterBaldwin Executive Search, Alan was chosen for his extensive experience and expertise in affordable housing. Even as Atlanta Habitat advances its traditional focus on single-family

Beasley Group Appoints Rosalind Tyrone Vice President & Corporate Controller

CarterBaldwin Executive Search announces the appointment of Rosalind Tyrone as Vice President and Corporate Controller for the Beasley Group. www.beasleygroup.com Joining the executive leadership team, Rosalind will partner with the company’s CFO to lead a business-wide transformation of the accounting and finance function that will support Beasley’s positive momentum and anticipated continued growth. Rosalind brings