Odgers Berndtson Adds Consumer and Retail Practice Specialist

March 13, 2015 – Odgers Berndtson has added Olivier Dirdarian to its New York office as a partner, expanding the firm's consumer and retail practice. Mr. Dirdarian will manage senior-level executive search and talent assessment/advisory engagements for branded retail, apparel, cosmetics and luxury goods clients. He was a partner at Sterling International, where he led the firm's consumer, retail and luxury goods practice. Prior to that, he was EVP of Page Executive, running the New York office's corporate practice. "With his strong sector knowledge, industry relationships, experience, and impressive track record of successful long-term executive placements, Olivier will have a significant impact on the continued growth of our consumer and retail practice," said Steve Potter, managing partner for Odgers Berndtson's U.S. operations. "His international experience and perspective will undoubtedly be of great interest and benefit to the myriad multinational companies with which we partner every day." Odgers Berndtson provides a wide range of recruitment services for leading organizations in private and public sectors, including board level and executive search, management assessment and international assignments.