About Us

Talent and depth in your leadership team is the most important enabler of success for your organization. Which is why you should be meticulous in identifying, locating and engaging exactly the people you need.

You don’t find them on job boards.

Cornerstone International Group has one of the largest global networks with 60 offices in 40 countries. In Canada we have member offices in Toronto and Vancouver, both providing extensive search, assessment and coaching services.
The organizations has two head offices strategically located in Asia (Shanghai) and North America (Atlanta, Georgia).We know this complex and demanding discipline well, placing more than 1,000 CXO positions each year.  We also know the difference between success and failure will have a huge impact on the business of our clients.

Both before (with leadership assessment) and after (onboarding) a rigorous search process, we work to ensure the highest possible chance of success in filling the most difficult talent needs.

We are regularly ranked by Forbes Media among the leading firms in our industry.

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At Cornerstone International Group, they put at your service a network of 225+ consultants at 35 member firms in 60+ business locations and 35 countries. Each is owned and managed by skilled entrepreneurs who are leaders in their markets and backed by technology and shared best practices. You receive personal attention and the clout of a global organization.

Solutions And Expertise

Cornerstone International Group is a recognized leader in executive search and leadership development. It is an increasingly complex and demanding discipline; they know the difference between success and failure will have a huge impact on the business of customers.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Career Services
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Onboarding
  • Outplacement
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • All Industries
  • Alt. Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Associations
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Clinical Research
  • Cloud Based
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cultural Arts
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Faith Based
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Foundations
  • Global Markets
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • K-12
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Non-Profit
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Trade Finance
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
  • Wealth Management
Functions
  • Advertising
  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

News Briefings

Cornerstone International Group Fills Head of Investor Relations Role for Bitfarms

Investor relations is a strategic management responsibility that is capable of integrating finance, communication, marketing and securities law compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community and other constituencies, which ultimately contributes to a company’s securities achieving fair valuation. With the growing importance of the IR role especially in

From Crystal Ball to Reality In 2024

Organizations moving from their “crystal ball” stage to an action stage are beginning 2024 with an advantage. Their planning is over – now they are accelerating their reality. A new report from Cornerstone International Group’s Larry Shoemaker explains that this year will continue to offer complex and formidable challenges with different solutions for Mid-market and

Cornerstone International Group Adds New Member Firm in Montreal

Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has expanded into Montreal with the addition of DERGEL Executive Search. The firm is led by managing partner Samuel Dergel. “This new addition to our growing network of offices reflects our continued commitment to providing exceptional executive search and recruitment services to our clients

Cornerstone International Group Opens Office in Miami

Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has opened a new office in Miami. Cornerstone Miami will be led by managing director, Raul Coz and regional chairman, Diego Cubas. This office will serve as a hub joining the U.S. and Latin American markets, reinforcing Cornerstone’s presence in 12 countries in the Americas.  The new

Press Releases

Cornerstone International Group Launches New Logo

Atlanta, GA, February 6th, 2023- Cornerstone International Group officially launched its new logo last month, making it Cornerstone’s first logo change in 34 years. The global talent solutions group announces the change with a short video ending with the statement “New Logo, Same Mission, Same Cornerstone.” The new emblem’s four interlocking “Cs” show that while

Cornerstone International Group Marks Opening of New Miami Office by Playing Host to Cornerstone Latin America Regional Meeting

Miami, FL, November 14th, 2022 – Cornerstone International Group opened its newest office location last week, Cornerstone’s 8th office in North America.  Cornerstone Miami launched its new space by hosting the Cornerstone Latin America Regional Meeting. Joined by special guest, Marcelo Fumasoni, Microsoft HR Head for LATAM, the regional team was able to meet in

Cornerstone International Group Adds Consultant to Member Firm in Atlanta

(Feb. 17, 2021) Cornerstone International Group, a global network of executive search specialists, welcomes Walter Baker, a senior level consultant, to the group’s member firm in Atlanta. Walter has been conducting senior-level recruiting and assessment assignments throughout the United States and globally for more than 25 years. Over 50% of his projects have been for executives

Cornerstone Announces New Team In Middle East

(Oct. 19, 2020) Cornerstone International Group, a global talent management firm, has introduced a new executive search and leader advisory team in the Middle East. Managing Partner and founder of Cornerstone Dubai is Stelios Pigadiotis, an experienced professional in enabling leaders and organizations to grow and reach their true potential. He has more than 25

New Cornerstone Team in Toronto

(April 10, 2020) Cornerstone International Group, a global talent management firm, this week introduces a new executive search and coaching capability in Toronto, Ontario. Executive Coach Global (ECG) is a Premier Global Leadership Development, Executive Coaching. Executive Search and Change Management organization. ECG offers a wide range of professional services focused on search, coaching and

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