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Coleman Lew Canny Bowen

Leading Principals

Shana Plott, CEO
Greg Gabel, President
Jonas Hedin, Managing Partner

Coleman Lew Canny Bowen

Firm Overview

Coleman Lew Canny Bowen (CLCB) is the 2019 combination of two nationally respected independent firms. Canny Bowen, a generalist firm with expertise in industrial and legal searches, was founded in New York in 1954. Coleman Lew was founded in Charlotte, NC in 1979 and got its start as a generalist firm with deep expertise in food-related sectors. With offices in New York and Charlotte, CLCB taps into an expansive global network that allows the firm to scout and recruit the very best talent. CLCB has recruited CEOs and other senior leaders across a wide array of sectors and has developed a vast network of sources and prospective candidates. CLCB serves public and private sector clients across the country.

  • Industry Focus
  • Functional Expertise
  • Areas of Service
Academia/Higher Education
Consumer Goods & Services
Entertainment/Media/Sports
Financial Services
Government
Healthcare
Industrial
Legal/Compliance
Non-Profit
Professional Services
Technology
All Functions
Executive Coaching
Executive Search

Off-Limits Policy

Any individual our firm recruits to a client company is off-limits for as long as the individual remains with that client. In addition, the client company is off-limits for recruiting purposes for a period of two years from the start date of the recruited executive. For large companies, however, the off-limits may not apply to the entire entity.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

3.5 months (for 2024); 3.75 months (for 2023)