Client Comments
“As we build out our senior management team, CenterStone Executive Search has been a true partner in bringing the
best talent in the market to Pinkberry. Judy Neuman and her colleagues take the time to understand our business,
our culture, and our relentless pursuit of the ‘A Team.’ CenterStone makes good on their promise to
deliver extraordinary leaders and did so with outstanding client service and keen insight into the consumer brand
and food-service industry.”
Ron Graves
CEO
Pinkberry
“ecohaus sought to initiate a CFO search. Several sources said, ’If you are a retail company doing
a “C-Suite” search, then engage CenterStone Executive Search.’ We did so, and the CenterStone
team delivered an outstanding slate of candidates, in the shortest timeframe of any search firm with which I have
been involved. Our CFO choice has proven to be a superb addition to our team.
“We turned once again to CenterStone to conduct our CEO search. This time it was far more personal: This would be my
replacement. The result? The candidate we chose was a high-caliber, highly capable replacement. After two
engagements with CenterStone, I can say with the utmost confidence that if you are a retail company doing
a ‘C-level’ search, you need to retain CenterStone Executive Search.”
Tim Taylor
Chairman
ecohaus
“Villeneuve Associates (now CenterStone Executive Search) has been great to work with over the years! We turn to them when we have a really tough and really
important job to fill. They take the time to understand our strategic needs, but balance this well with finding somebody who will
fit the desired culture. When finding that perfect leader seems to be elusive, it’s nice to have a partner like Villeneuve
to turn to. They’ve been great for us.”
Dan Smith
SVP, Human Resources
Borders Group
“I have chosen Villeneuve Associates for our executive-search needs because they offer a strong team with expertise
built on years of concentration in the retail industry. They are well-versed in the unique requirements of the business and
are able to leverage that knowledge to efficiently source candidates. The team of professionals at Villeneuve Associates
provides a high level of interaction with the client and candidates throughout the process. I have been pleased with their
results on our searches and would recommend them highly.”
Bob Kelleher
Former CEO
babystyle
“I have the opportunity to work with many executive search firms but Villeneuve Associates are always at the
top of my list. They bring great candidates to the table, they give excellent service with a personal touch, they think
outside the box and will not stop until the job is done. The team is professional and a pleasure to work with.”
Brenda Lauderback
Board Director
Wolverine World Wide
“We are thrilled about our partnership with Villeneuve Associates. The placement of our Chief Marketing Officer will be
instrumental to our growth. They were focused, timely and delivered. Their team’s ability to understand fit and have the
necessary “reach” to find the right candidate is outstanding.”
Brenda Morris
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
iFLOOR
“Villeneuve Associates is committed to creating value through people. The Villeneuve team possesses a rare combination
of understanding the business, culture and fit for the organization. They listen carefully and deliver!”
Gail Cottle
Former President
Nordstrom Product Group
“Villeneuve Associates Inc. completely understands our culture and the spirit of our business. Kim Villeneuve has an
uncanny ability to recognize what we want, thoroughly screen the list of candidates and deliver top talent who will make a
difference to our company. It’s almost as if she was on staff as part of our executive management team from the beginning.”
Nelson Marchioli
President and CEO
Denny’s Corporation
“Villeneuve Associates creates a relationship with individuals to clarify their purpose, passion and personal vision; and
therefore builds an intimate understanding of the motivators of work to make a perfect match ... ”
Kirk Kinsell
President Europe, Middle East and Africa
InterContinental Hotel Groups