Jumping Ship to the "Outside World"
From an executive search point of view, it is a conundrum as to how to best position a long-tenured executive.
Last week the Wall Street Journal published a sober column focusing on long-tenured company executives who are finding that they have a hard time “jumping-ship” to pursue the lure of something new. Because they have been deeply immersed in their comfortable environment, they lack a sizable network of outside contacts, and their interviewing skills are “rusty”, to say the least.
Despite these challenges, many long-time business leaders, with amazing track records and secure in their tent, are itching to make to make a change. Alas, according to the article, many of these executives lack the confidence as to what they have to offer the “outside world”. From an executive search point of view, it is a conundrum as to how to best position a long-tenured executive.
My best advice is to sharpen your saw, and focus on how to make the case that you can readily navigate the transition to the “outside world”.
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GEM EQUITY MARKETS LLC VP Transaction Management (BETHESDA, MD)VP will work with senior management to oversee project management and pipeline management; oversee weekly resource utilization (both internal employees and outsourced service providers); and manage company data files.
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SIMONE DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES Director of Leasing (BRONX, NY)Position will maximize leasing revenues from Simone Management and Premier Management properties by achieving the highest possible rent per square foot for each space/building/property, and by maintaining the lowest possible vacancy rate at all properties.
CHARLES SCHWAB Managing Director, Corporate Real Estate Finance (FORT WORTH, TX)Managing Director will be responsible for developing and managing Corporate Real Estate’s annual operating and capital budget preparation, monthly forecasting, and management reporting.
KPMG Senior Associate, Real Estate Valuation (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)Duties include: assisting companies in identifying and measuring the value of their assets by providing independent and well-supported valuations; performing local, national, and international real estate market analysis on a wide range of public and private entities using all accepted and relevant valuation approaches; and reviewing industry surveys and benchmarks, economic, and demographic trends.
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NOKIA CORPORATION Workplace Design Manager (SINGAPORE)Manager will ensure functional, creative and cost-effective workplaces for Nokia businesses in designated Market(s), adhering to global property strategy while driving creativity and inspiration through workplace planning and design.
NUVEEN REAL ESTATE Director, Housing Acquisitions (CHICAGO, IL)Director will evaluate and execute real estate transactions across various multifamily and student housing investment strategies, including but not limited to core, core plus and value add investments.
CAPITOL HILL HOUSING Vice President of Property Operations (SEATTLE, WA)Primary responsibility will be to ensure that all residents have a safe, clean, well-managed and affordable home while operating each building at maximum efficiency. Position will be responsible for a portfolio of 51 properties (1,605 units) including over 2,200 residents and the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Property Management, Director of Facilities and Resident Services Manager and oversight of about 40 full-time staff.