Robert Gariano Associates is a nationally recognized executive search firm helping clients recruit board members and senior executives
Client Benefits
Who represents the client?
Searches are executed by firm’s senior partners. We do not use a leverage model, where the senior partner sells the search and junior associates execute the search. Client benefit is more expert search execution and more persuasive approach to candidates.
How important is the client’s search project to the search firm?
Relationship and scale means that these projects have a high priority. Client benefit is concentrated effort and better results.
Does the search professional have access to influential candidates and sources?
Bob Gariano is recognized nationally as a leading senior executive recruiter. He was a senior partner in a global firm for ten years where he ran the Industrial Sector and founded the global board practice. Client benefit is complete access to all appropriate candidates.
Does the search professional embrace the client’s business mission?
Bob Gariano was a senior executive at GE and Grainger before his career in search. He understands the importance of the client’s growth plans and leadership requirements. Client benefit is the clear description of client’s importance to compelling candidates.
Defined Search Process
1
Specification
Recruiter works with client to define candidate requirements and qualifications.
2
Search Strategy
Comprehensive targeted approach.
3
Prospect Identification
Original sourcing and networking used to identify prospects.
4
Candidate Evaluation
Personal interviews by the recruiter to compare each candidate’s attributes with requirements. Recruiter provides written report for the client.
5
References
Confidential references with people who know the character and performance of candidates.
6
Candidate Interviews
Recruiter prepares finalist candidate interviews at the client location.
7
Finalist Offer and Completion
Recruiter works with client to finalize and complete the recruiting process.
8
Successful Candidate Follow-up
Recruiter maintains contact with new candidate to ensure successful transition into the role
The best measure of a recruiter’s skills and commitment is the view of the clients that he has served
Endorsements
“Bob is an outstanding professional who excels in the business of executive and board of directors searches. He consistently responds to search assignments with a highly valuable, accomplished and diverse slate of candidates who are ready, willing and able to meet the requirements of the assignments specified. He is a trusted advisor to both Board and Management.”
Patricia Nazemetz
Retired Chief Human Resources Officer
Xerox Corporation
“I've known Bob and his executive search work for 10 years. He is an outstanding recruiter for both executive and board of director roles. Bob always keeps his clients' best interests in mind. He locates and screens outstanding talent, bringing strong candidates to his clients. I highly recommend Bob for senior level executive searches.”
Sandra Beach Lin
Member, Board of Directors
American Electric Power, WESCO International, and Interface Biologics
"Bob has done a great job helping Elkay develop a world class Board of Directors. Even though we are a private, family owned business...Bob has worked with us to bring in outstanding, independent outside directors that have been instrumental in helping us become a better company. In addition Bob is a joy to work with. Absolute integrity, calm nature, totally professional and simply really good at what he does. I strongly recommend Bob to everyone EXCEPT my competitors...who I hope never find him!!"
Tim Jahnke
CEO
Elkay Manufacturing
"Bob develops an excellent understanding of the business and of the specific requirements of a particular job. He is very sensitive to both the skill sets and also to the cultural environment of the position. I find him to be highly intellectually curious, which helps both in understanding the job as well as the fit of the candidates. His referencing was thorough and went far beyond technical credentials; the work was completed in a timely and very thorough fashion. I strongly recommend him."
Neil Novich
Former CEO
Ryerson Steel
Proven Leader, Recognized Expert, Author, and Educator
Education
MSEE IT
Northwestern University
McCormick Graduate School
of Engineering
MLA
University of Chicago
History and Rhetoric
MBA
University of Massachusetts
Isenberg School Finance
BFA
Carnegie Mellon University
Industrial Design
Experience
2005 - Current
President of Robert Gariano Associates, a respected recruiting firm specializing in board of director and senior executive searches.
1995 - 2005
Global Sector Leader for the industrial, technology, energy and board of director recruiting practices, Russell Reynolds Associates
1988 - 1995
Group Executive of W.W. Grainger
1973 - 1988
General Manager of Plastics Business Group, General Electric
Other
Independent Director of BFG Corporation
Independent Director of Plextronics Incorporated
Philanthropic Activities
Lake Forest Academy School
Trustee
Chicago Foundation for Education
Former President
Lake Forest Caucus
Former Member
National Black MBA Association
Life Member
Bob and his wife, Linda, have funded scholarships for diversity STEM students at Carnegie Mellon University, for women in nursing studying for their MBA at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and for high school women at Sacred Heart Academy.