Tom Caldwell + JR Guevara Join Advanced Industrial Devices (AID)

10/6/24, 10/11/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing AID's new General Manager + SVP of Sales. 

Jen Sudduth Sits Down with The Arcus Arena

9/1/24

Finding the right talent goes beyond a great resume; it’s about matching people with your company’s vision and culture.

Candus Hinderer and Carrie Ferroukhi of Arcus Advisors recently invited Jen onto "The Arcus Arena." For those who are unfamiliar, Arcus Advisors is a business consulting firm dedicated to helping PE firms and their portcos improve results by optimizing the accounting and finance functions through strategic guidance and practical solutions.  

The three discussed the evolution of Jen's career--from social work to founding executive search firm Sudduth Search. Jen also shared insights on launching a new business, leveraging relationships, and making strategic hires.

Tune in now! 

Firm Joins International Executive Search Network

9/24/24

It is with great excitement that we announce our new strategic partnership with AGILIUM WORLDWIDE executive search group--a Top 40 Global Firm ranked by Hunt Scanlon Media--to better facilitate the international placement of transformational leaders. 

🔗s for more information:

https://agiliumworldwide.com/index.php/global-locations/the-americas/sudduth-search

https://agiliumworldwide.com/index.php/news/agilium-worldwide-has-new-member-in-usa

Josh Yearwood Joins Altitude

8/4/24, 8/16/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing Altitude Energy Partners' new Account Manager.

Largest Houston-Area Executive Search Firms

7/12/24

Another year, another ranking via Houston Business Journal. 🎯

While we take great pride in having joined the ranks of Bayou City's largest Executive Search Firms in our short 5 years, placements like these don't tell the whole story. The perseverance, positivity and grit of our team, and the trust and loyalty that our clients and network have shown us year after year, are the heart and soul of our success story.

And for that....we'd like to take a beat, and send out our heartfelt thanks and gratitude.

Chad Davenport Joins Ontellus

7/7/24, 7/19/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing Ontellus' new Vice President of Sales.

Industry Veteran Todd Krum Has Joined Us

7/16/24, 7/21/41, 8/2/24

Thrilled to officially share the addition of Todd Krum to our leadership team.

Jen Sudduth Shares Both Her + the Firm's Story on the BoyarMillar Podcast

5/15/24

Managing Partner Jen Sudduth chats with Chris Hanslik on Building Texas Business.

Economic Alliance Highlights Sudduth Search's Happenings

Q1 2024

Sudduth Search recognized by the CURRENT's "Members in Motion" newsletter.

Karen Shea Joins Caliche II

3/31/24, 4/19/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing Caliche II's new Regulatory Manager West.

Tyler Moss Joins SCS Technologies

2/25/24, 3/1/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing SCS Technologies' new Director of Innovation.

Ola Esho Joins BioVeritas

1/7/24, 1/19/24

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing BioVeritas' new Strategy + Planning Manager.

Rep. Ana Hernandez and Local Officials Recognize Houston ToolBank

10/26/23

A recent piece in The North Channel Star covered an event at which Sudduth Search's own Britt Sudduth (along with other ToolBank Board members) were presented with a certificate of recognition for their work on behalf of the North Channel and Harris County.

Guest Column: Impact of L+D

10/2/23

In a recent piece for Forbes, Sudduth Search's own Hazel Kassu explains why employees must be allowed to acquire new knowledge and skills or to improve their existing skill sets.

William "Graham" Payne Joins Caliche

9/29/23, 9/17/23, 9/8/23

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing Caliche II's new Director of Energy Transition.

Renè Vandersalm Joins SCS Technologies

9/8/23, 8/27/23, 8/22/23

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle's Texas Inc. and Business Journal for placing SCS Technologies' new Chief Operating Officer.

Houston Expert: Attracting top talent for your startup

8/31/23

Hazel Kassu's latest piece for InnovationMap looks at how enhancing your retention strategy directly benefits attrition rate. 

Guest Column: Missteps to Avoid in Recruiting C-Level Positions

7/6/23

Our own Jen Sudduth had something to say about succession planning in her latest for Texas CEO; in it, she identifies the missteps that can hold up a search and steer a process off course. 

William Bridges Joins Texas Gulf Bank and Taylor Lee Joins Caliche II

7/9/23, 6/23/23

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Business Journal for placing a new President and Director of Finance + Strategy at each company.

Guest Column: Blended Sales Are Here, But Are We Mindfully Recruiting Leaders With The Requisite Skills?

6/21/23

In her second piece for Forbes HR Council, Hazel Kassu talks about how the working lives of sales professionals have changed significantly in recent years and what traits employers should look for when hiring such a position. 

Kimberly Thorn Joins Pinon Midstream

6/16/23

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Business Journal for placing new Human Resources Director.

A Living Case Study Project

Spring 2023

Those who know us well, know we love a good multi-position search, especially a repeat one with a company with whom we've worked before. In our latest video series, we go desk side with long-time client Dave Marchese, CEO of Caliche Development Partners Il. In the Zoom recording, we touch on our search for transformational leaders for their latest venture, TX's role in the energy transition, the current pullback in PE investment, pandemic hair styles + more!

Our Thought Leadership in Forbes

Spring 2023

Check out what Managing Director Hazel Kassu had to say on a number of trending HR topics in recent Forbes articles:

[1] "Unlocking Success Through Team Feedback and Collaboration"

[2] "20 Key Tips for Aspiring HR Leaders"

[3] "19 Tips to Stay Motivated + Resilient After a Job Loss"

[4] "Why Ethical + Transparent  HR Decision-Making is Crucial to Team Success"

[5] "20 Ways to Build an Effective HR Team on a Tight Budget"

[6] "20 Creative Strategies to Make a Lasting Impression During Job Interviews"

[7] "Beat the Summer Slump"

[8] "17 Best Practices to Strengthen Communications with Introverted or Shy Employees"

[9] "13 Tips for HR Professionals Who Are Launching Their Own Staffing Agency"

[10] "17 Strategies for Juggling Career, Family and Continuing Education"

[11] "How HR Professionals Can Increase Pathways to Workplace Prosperity"

[12] "20 Strategies for HR Departments to Evolve Their Hiring Practices"

[13] "20 Ways to Harness Community Engagement for Effective Talent Recruitment"

More!

Erica Holloway Joins H/Advisors Abernathy

May 2023

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Business Journal for placing new Senior Vice President.

21st Annual American Business Awards

April 2023

So very humbled to have been recognized as a Bronze The Stevie® Awards Winner in The 21st Annual American Business Awards® for Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year / "Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in Our Transformed Workplace."

The 2023 competition received more than 3,700 nominations. View the full list of winners here: https://buff.ly/3n6FQcc.

Thank you to our amazing clients + outstanding team for a fantastic year and incredible work.

David Sizelove, CCM Joins Invited's Woodlands Country Club

Apr/May 2023

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Business Journal for placing new Regional Manager.

Guest Column: 6 Traits to Look for When Hiring a Financial Leader

4/24/23

In her first piece for Forbes Human Resources Council, Hazel Kassu talks about the attributes to look for when hiring a strong financial leader.

Guest Column: Tackling the Talent Search

Q1 2023

Jen Sudduth's Texas CEO article builds on recent research indicating that more than half of firms report significant growth challenges in the area of attracting talent, topping all other factors.

Houston Expert: Here's Why Your Top Candidate Turned Down Your Job Offer

3/21/23

Hazel Kassu joins the fold of our contributor relationship with Houston InnovationMap.  

Talking Shop with HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams

1/24/23

Jen Sudduth recently went on The Houston Business Journal's Texas Business Minds podcast.

Here are the Skills Best Suited for Startup Employment, Says Houston Expert

Winter 2022/23

Leah Salinas makes her writing debut over on Houston InnovationMap.  

Kenny Cavanaugh Joins Texas First Bank

1/13/2023

Sudduth Search recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Business Journal for placing new Vice President. 

Sudduth Search Welcomes Industry Veteran Hazel Kassu

Winter 2022/23

Texas Inc. and The Houston Business Journal covered Hazel Kassu's joining as Managing Director.

A Conversation with a Headhunter

11/2/2022

Jen Sudduth recently joined Host Cole Carpenter on TX Innovators' Great State of Innovation podcast to chat about all things human capital and their shared love for TCU. Go Frogs!!

Houston Expert: How to Get the Most Out of Your Recruiting Partner

7/12/2022

Many thanks Houston InnovationMap for the continued opportunity to share tips & tricks of our trade with readers. 

Sudduth Search Places Three Executives at Invited (formerly known as ClubCorp)

7/1/2022

Texas Inc. and The Houston Business Journal covered the powerhouse team that will now comprise Invited's Stadium Club Division.

Day on the Links

12/9/2021

Thank you to Leah and Marty Salinas for hosting our clients, Caliche Development Partners, at the Houston Polo Club to watch the Houston Women's Polo Championship! Beautiful day and so much fun to watch.