The Christopher Group Selected by Terumo BCT to Fill Top HR Post

March 13, 2020 – The Christopher Group (TCG) has been retained by Terumo BCT to lead its search for a senior vice president of human resources. The assignment is being led by managing director Nathaniel Schiffer, recruiting director Jeff Wilbanks and senior operations manager Matthew Duda.

“Terumo BCT provides the opportunity to fundamentally improve healthcare,” said Mr. Schiffer. “They are primed for growth in areas such as cell therapy technologies and regenerative medicine. I instantly connected with the CEO, Antoinette Gawin, on multiple fronts. She is genuine, authentic, and supports a servant leader model that is successfully employed by several other Fortune 500 sized companies such as Marriott International, Starbuck’s and Nordstrom’s. SVP of HR candidates will be excited by the value proposition that Terumo BCT presents.”

The senior vice president of human resources will be responsible for the development and deployment of global HR initiatives that will enable operational execution through excellence within Terumo BCT’s people, processes and values. A successful candidate will define and drive the people strategy focused on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to improve lives through innovation, quality and services enabled by technologies.

Terumo BCT is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies. The company serves blood centers, hospitals, therapeutic apheresis clinics, cell collection and cell manufactures, researchers and private medical practices in over 130 countries. With more than 750 granted patents and nearly 7,000 employees, Terumo BCT is committed to unlocking the potential of our bodies’ blood and cells.

HR Recruiters

Founded in 1998 by Thomas and Paula Christopher (former HR executives with GE, Pepsi, Progressive Insurance and Citigroup), The Christopher Group has become one of the nation’s preeminent boutique HR executive search and staffing solutions firms. It is a highly specialized organization, staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who utilize proprietary, scientific and industry-leading systems, tools and processes. As a result, 92 percent of all TCG searches are filled in the first two slates of candidates, according to the firm. Its client list includes some of the world’s most respected companies across all industries and verticals.

“Our technology, systems, tools, processes and HR experienced team provide a most precise and highly efficient service delivery model,” said Mr. Christopher. TCG conducts targeted searches of high performing/passive candidates, sourced from client requested companies/industries, all while completing extensive assessments and vetting to ensure an optimal fit. From search commencement to the first day of employment, every TCG client and candidate receives comprehensive, professional, scientific and stress-eliminating executive search services, he noted.

Mr. Schiffer has over 30 years of experience in human resources, corporate executive services and executive search. He has a keen understanding of business strategy and operations, organizational structure and talent acquisition/ assessment/ development. This combination of experiences enables him to play a pivotal role in partnering with senior executives at Fortune 500 firms, start-ups, P/E backed as well as private and closely held companies.

He specializes in all levels of HR search but frequently leads the firm’s most senior-level searches including CHRO, VP and other levels. He has recently completed searches across multiple industries and HR verticals for organizations including Phillips 66, Lamb Weston, Parker Hannifin, Air Products, Altria, Sc Johnson, Cal State Fullerton and Acorn start-ups such as OYO Rooms.

Mr. Wilbanks joined The Christopher Group in 2013 and has a strong record of successful executive search experience across a multitude of industries. He focuses on our senior-level executive searches for the firm. Mr. Wilbanks has filled numerous roles for both domestic and global clients such as Stanley Black & Decker, Altria, CDW, Baylor Scott & White, US Foods and Comcast.

Mr. Duda works from the firm’s Ohio office. His current responsibilities include creating recruiting marketing and research information, populating call planners, and maintaining quality assurance in all The Christopher Group processes and materials.

Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor; and Stephen Sawicki, Managing Editor  – Hunt Scanlon Media

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