Pearson Partners Elects Co-Founder as CEO
October 21, 2013 – Pearson Partners International has elected Keith Pearson, vice chairman and president, to succeed founder Bob Pearson as president, chief executive officer and vice chairman. He will manage the firm’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations and will continue to specialize in sourcing high-quality leadership talent for Fortune 1000 and private equity portfolio companies. Keith Pearson and Bob Pearson launched the retained executive search and leadership consulting firm in 2002 and have since led the company through more than a decade of growth and diversification to become one of HSZ Media, LLC’s Top 25 U.S./Americas Executive Search Firms. “It’s a thrill to look back on our firm’s evolution into a global, full-service firm that helps companies secure effective leaders and develop executive talent through our professional development, outplacement and coaching services,” said Keith Pearson. “I’m so proud of the team of professionals we have assembled at Pearson Partners. They always put our clients first and never forget that the work we do here has a huge impact on our client organizations.”