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Testimonial

We started working with Lindsey and Company in 1986. We were a struggling start-up business with less than $200 million in sales. Today, we are the industry leader with sales of nearly $4.5 billion. We pride ourselves on hiring employees with high values and integrity. Lindsey and Company has placed over 1,000 people in our company, many of whom have risen to the top of our organization. They spend a great deal of time getting to understand our culture, environment and management style; and bring to us only those candidates that are a good long-term fit. They truly are a strategic partner of Nestlé Waters USA.

 

Kim Jeffery

CEO,  Nestlé Waters USA

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Why Us

We will never let you down, or ask for additional fees.

  • WE HAVE NEVER FAILED TO COMPLETE A SEARCH
    You will be engaging a firm that has never failed to complete a search for a client unless that client decided to cancel the search due to circumstances unrelated to Lindsey & Company’s efforts. This is a track record of which we are proud. You can be confident that regardless of the difficulty or the complexity, we will never let you down.

  • WE ARE VERY COST EFFECTIVE
    You will have a very clear perspective of our fee/expense structure prior to our commencing the search. Unlike other firms, we do not invoice you for ancillary expenses such as administrative support, duplicating expenses, express mail, etc.

  • WE PROVIDE A ONE YEAR, UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE
    If for any reason a successful candidate does not remain with your organization for a full twelve months, we will reinitiate the entire process with no fee charged to you.

  • WE CAN RECRUIT FROM A BROAD RANGE OF TARGET COMPANIES
    Due to Lindsey & Company’s size and select client base, we have virtually unfettered access to the marketplace at large. You will benefit from our ability to interface with the largest number of outstanding candidates, as we are not blocked from recruiting prospects from your competitors.

  • WE HAVE SAT ON YOUR SIDE OF THE DESK
    Our partners all have major corporate backgrounds so we understand the dynamics of today’s fast-paced, competitive business environment. We are uniquely empathetic and we know the priority that you place on finding qualified candidates with speed and precision.

  • WE REPRESENT YOUR COMPANY IN A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER
    You can be assured that Lindsey & Company engages in the search process in a highly ethical and confidential manner that reflects positively on the professionalism and overall reputation of your company.

  • WE OFFER UNSURPASSED PERSONAL SERVICE
    You will know at all times exactly whom you are dealing with at Lindsey & Company and you will get quick and complete responses to questions and resolution of issues. We communicate on a frequent basis so you are constantly updated as a search progresses. Our administrative staff is experienced and dedicated in handling all aspects of client contact, candidate travel, interview coordination, etc., in a prompt and courteous fashion.

What We Believe

At Lindsey & Company, we believe that the single most important factor contributing to success in the marketplace is the caliber of the executives that a company employs. Sufficient resources, organizational effectiveness, sound strategy, et al are very important. Nothing, however, exceeds outstanding executive talent as a predictor of and a contributor to a company’s growth and profitability.

Since outstanding executive talent is the single most important success factor for a company, the process of attracting and engaging that talent is most critical. Executive Search is a key component in that process. Companies must ensure that the search consultants they hire both understand their organization and the specifics of the position to be filled and adhere to a methodology that is thorough, professional, and confidential.

The most significant factor in a successful executive search is the quality of the person doing the search. Most savvy clients hire a firm because of the professionalism of the individuals not because of the size of a firm nor because of a reputation perhaps built on self-promotion.

The Lindsey & Company partners understand that we are only as valuable to our clients as the success of our last search. We cannot live on reputation. We must earn the trust and confidence of our clients with every search we conduct. Ultimately, what you are paying us for is not just a list of candidates’ names but our experience, our judgment, and our counsel.

We take our responsibility as your executive search consultant very seriously.

 


How We Approach a Search
We subscribe to two premises, which influence every search undertaken by Lindsey & Company:

  1. Finding the right executive is dependent upon defining the company objectives that need to be achieved as well as defining the specific qualifications of the position to be filled.

  2. An executive’s success or failure in a new environment is often determined by an individual’s understanding of a company’s culture, its history, personalities, values, and rules.

It is because of these realities that we consider it extremely important to invest time “up front” with our clients to develop a serious understanding of the client’s organization, objectives, culture, and environment. When a position description is developed and the attributes of the ideal candidate are articulated it is then understood in a context relative to the overall enterprise.

In capsule form, the Lindsey & Company approach to a search assignment assures we assess qualified candidates relative to:

  • Personal and Professional Qualifications

  • Fit with Corporate Culture and Environment

  • Ability to Contribute to the Organization

  • Leadership Potential

  • Career Advancement Potential

How We Conduct a Search

Every search conducted by Lindsey & Company is led by a partner supported by a Recruiter. A search is never “handed-off” to an associate; the partner is involved throughout the entire process.

We generate original research for each search assignment to present qualified candidates from the widest possible field of prospects.

Our search methodology is a seven-step process consistent with the highest standards of professionalism in the executive search industry.

Step 1 Situation Assessment
Meet with client to fully understand the client’s organization, objectives, culture, and the specific needs of the position to be filled.
   
Step 2 Written Documentation
Provide written documentation to the client outlining the position description, the scope of the services to be provided, a general timetable, and a statement confirming fees and expenses.
   
Step 3 The Search
Conduct a comprehensive search for qualified candidates.
   
Step 4 Candidate Evaluation
Thoroughly evaluate all potential candidates to include an in-depth personal interview by the Lindsey & Company partner, careful assessment of the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, and verification of the candidate’s credentials.
   
Step 5 Candidate/Client Interviews
Present qualified candidates to the client with written profiles and verbal discussion as appropriate. This step includes facilitation of the candidate’s interview with the client.
   
Step 6 Reference Checking
Perform a comprehensive reference check of a candidate prior to final selection by the client.
   
Step 7 Offer and Negotiation
Assist the client in formulating and extending an offer to the candidate and help to manage any subsequent negotiation process. This step is recommended but optional, as some clients prefer to manage the offer and negotiation process themselves.

 
When a search has been successfully completed, the Lindsey & Company partner will follow up with the client and the selected candidate after the start date to offer assistance with the integration of the candidate into the new position.