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Direct Recruiters Expands Food Industry Practice with Key Player, Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food Executive Recruiting

2024-07-30T13:47:52-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Direct Recruiters Expands Food Industry Practice with Key Player, Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food Executive Recruiting July 30, 2024 Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners company, is thrilled to announce the expanded capabilities and service offerings of the Food & Beverage practice area in collaboration with Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food. For over 8 years, Owen has led the Food industry practice at Kaye/Bassman, consulting with food and beverage manufacturers across the US and Canada. He assists these organizations in building high-performing leadership teams within Research & Development, Food Safety & Quality and Plant Operations. Prior to his tenure in executive search, Owen spent over three decades in the Consumer Health Care and Food & Beverage industries and held roles such as VP of External Innovation at Avery Dennison, Director of R&D and Open Innovation at PepsiCo, and Section Head of Research & Development and Clinical Design at Procter & Gamble. His impressive background and successful partnerships with major clients like Keurig Dr. Pepper, Kraft Heinz and the Edlong Corporation has established Owen as one of the nation’s leading food industry recruiters. Within the Starfish Partners family, both Direct Recruiters and Kaye/Bassman have a long history of success in recruiting and executive search in the food and beverage industry, as well as several adjacent industries. By combining decades ...

Direct Recruiters Expands Food Industry Practice with Key Player, Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food Executive Recruiting2024-07-30T13:47:52-05:00

Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners Company and Health Innovations, LLC Join Forces to Revolutionize Healthcare Staffing and Analytics

2024-07-29T12:13:36-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners Company and Health Innovations, LLC Join Forces to Revolutionize Healthcare Staffing and Analytics June 5, 2024 Solon, Ohio — Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), a leading executive search firm, and Health Innovations, LLC, a trailblazer in physician executive, population health, and healthcare analytics talent acquisition, are thrilled to announce their strategic merger. This transformative partnership combines DRI's expertise in executive placements in digital health, employer health, pharmacy, hospital IT and contract staffing with Health Innovations’ deep understanding of population health and data-driven healthcare solutions. Key Highlights: A Synergistic Approach: By merging, DRI and Health Innovations create a powerhouse to bridge the gaps that exist in healthcare staffing today. Together, they will offer a unique staffing solution that allows organizations to build a coherent strategy across population health and value-based care, clinical leadership, technology and advanced analytics. Top Talent Access: Health Innovations has a proven track record of placing world-class clinical executives and analytics thought leaders, which aligns perfectly with DRI's growing healthcare practice. Data-Driven Excellence: Health Innovations' focus on data science, informatics, and population health models complements DRI's existing services. The combined entity will offer comprehensive staffing solutions for the entire healthcare ecosystem, including integrated delivery systems, payers, life sciences, digital health and analytics companies. David Gorstein, founder of Health Innovations states, “Our goal has always been ...

Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners Company and Health Innovations, LLC Join Forces to Revolutionize Healthcare Staffing and Analytics2024-07-29T12:13:36-05:00

INNOVA People Launches INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech Staffing Groups

2024-07-29T12:14:36-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2024 INNOVA People Launches INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech Staffing Groups PLANO, Texas – INNOVA People, a Starfish Partners company, is proud to announce the launch of INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech staffing practice areas. Leveraging decades of expertise in healthcare and technology staffing and merging the staffing divisions of INNOVA People and Direct Recruiters Inc., the newly formed staffing specialty areas broaden the spectrum of talent acquisition and consulting services. This newly formed staffing powerhouse offers comprehensive solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, and temporary placements. By expanding and launching the INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech specialized teams, INNOVA People will deliver best-in-class customized staffing services encompassing consulting, sourcing, identifying, acquiring, onboarding, and retaining top-tier professionals to top-tier organizations. Joel Slenning, Founder and Managing Partner of INNOVA People shared, “After investing significant time getting to know each other, it became obvious that this was the right move for INNOVA People. Dan Charney and Frank Myeroff of Direct Recruiters were the perfect people to build a strategic partnership with and grow our two businesses together as one. With the tenured expertise that the Direct Recruiters team brings to the table, and INNOVA’s very progressive, technology-driven, workforce solution offering I am confident that we have made a sound decision for both organizations and am excited about bringing our teams together and serving our ...

INNOVA People Launches INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech Staffing Groups2024-07-29T12:14:36-05:00

Starfish Partners Recognized as Fastest Growing Staffing Firm for 2023

2024-07-29T12:14:24-05:00

PLANO, TEXAS – Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid- to upper-management search specialists, proudly announces its inclusion in the prestigious list of the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Fastest Growing Staffing Firms for 2023. Securing the 92nd position, Starfish Partners continues to demonstrate exceptional growth and excellence in the staffing industry. The SIA Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms list recognizes companies that have exhibited remarkable performance, innovation, and impact in the staffing sector. Starfish Partners' commitment to delivering top-notch services and its strategic approach to workforce solutions has earned the company this esteemed position among the nation's top 100 fastest-growing staffing firms. In addition to earning its place on the SIA Fastest Growing Staffing Firms list, Starfish Partners has achieved significant milestones through strategic acquisitions. The company recently expanded its portfolio with the acquisitions of NinjaJobs, INNOVA People, Global People, and Integrity Search, LLC. These ventures have not only broadened Starfish Partners' service offerings but have also strengthened its position as a leader in the recruiting industry by integrating diverse talent pools and cutting-edge solutions. Starfish Partners organizations have won multiple awards for the best place to work, workforce flexibility and charitable endeavors, and have ranked among the top recruiting firms nationally. Starfish Partners provides capital for recruiting firms looking to scale, as well as exit strategies for owners ...

Starfish Partners Recognized as Fastest Growing Staffing Firm for 20232024-07-29T12:14:24-05:00

Starfish Partners Acquires INNOVA People

2023-11-22T08:52:11-06:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid- to upper-management search specialists, announced the acquisition of INNOVA People, an Oregon-based firm that works across North America placing supplemental talent in the Healthcare and Technology industries. CEO Joel Slenning, with his over two decades of experience and the INNOVA People team will expand Starfish Partners’ reach into the Healthcare and Technology industry by continuing to utilize their unique technology stack and artificial Intelligence platform that has allowed the firm to be recognized as an essential staffing partner for the Healthcare and Technology industry. Joel Slenning, founder of INNOVA People shared, “For so many years now, the team that drives Starfish Partners has been coveted advisors to the businesses that I have built and managed. The opportunity to partner directly with this team, as well as bring a whole new dimension and business offering to Starfish Partners in Healthcare Staffing, is incredibly exciting and a long time coming.” “Joel is one of those rare combinations of superior capabilities and production as a search professional while also establishing himself as an extraordinary leader, having built several firms in the industry. Joel is a visionary but also one who can execute and implement with excellence. We are very fortunate to welcome Joel as an owner and are thrilled his team has joined ...

Starfish Partners Acquires INNOVA People2023-11-22T08:52:11-06:00

Starfish Partners Acquires Global People

2023-06-09T11:56:43-05:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid- to upper-management search specialists, is proud to announce the acquisition of Global People. Current Starfish Partners organizations include search firms Kaye/Bassman International Corporation (KBIC), Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Integrity Search, Full Spectrum Search Group, Raymond Search Group, the Sanford Rose Associates International (SRAI) network, and the recruiting industry’s largest consulting and training firm Next Level Exchange (NLE). The firm’s founder and CEO, Jon Bartos, also serves as the Chief Investment Officer for Starfish Partners. Jeff Kaye shared, “It was only fitting that we acquired the search firm of the individual leading our acquisition effort. We have built an incredible relationship with Jon and his team and share a common vision for the future of our collective. Jon is the best in class in every way. Not only will Jon continue to grow Global People and Starfish Partners, but he will soon also be growing and leading an entirely new franchise network, Dimensional Search™, for those wanting to start a new recruiting firm. We could not be more excited to continue our journey with Jon and his team.” Starfish Partners provides capital for recruiting firms looking to scale, as well as exit strategies for owners seeking to secure value for their firm in cash and/or stock. It also provides liquidity and the ability ...

Starfish Partners Acquires Global People2023-06-09T11:56:43-05:00

Starfish Partners Acquires NinjaJobs

2023-06-09T11:51:01-05:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid- to upper-management search specialists, announced the acquisition of NinjaJobs, a Virginia-based firm that works across North America placing talent in the Cybersecurity industry. CEO Drew Fearson and the NinjaJobs team will expand Starfish Partners’ reach into the Cybersecurity industry by continuing to utilize their unique technology and job board platform that has allowed the firm to be recognized as an essential search firm for the Cybersecurity industry. NinjaJobs along with KBIC, Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Integrity Search, Full Spectrum Search Group, Raymond Search Group, the Sanford Rose Associates International (SRAI) network, and the recruiting industry’s largest consulting and education firm Next Level Exchange (NLE) make up the current and growing Starfish Partners family of companies. Drew Fearson, founder of NinjaJobs shared, “We are beyond excited to join the Starfish team. Pairing with them will allow us to accelerate growth, expand our reach, and better serve the cybersecurity community. Their track record of growth and innovation in the recruiting world speaks for itself. We look forward to continuing our mission of being the premier cyber-specific recruitment agency and platform with them by our side.” “The acquisition of NinjaJobs fulfills one of our key initiatives of expanding into Cybersecurity search. After due diligence, Drew and the Ninja team rose to the top ...

Starfish Partners Acquires NinjaJobs2023-06-09T11:51:01-05:00

Starfish Partners Acquires Integrity Search, LLC

2023-06-09T11:53:06-05:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid to upper-management search specialists announced the acquisition of Integrity Search, LLC, an Idaho-based firm that works throughout North America placing talent in Nursing Management and Healthcare Leadership. Drew Wyatt, president and founder, and the Integrity Search team will work under the Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC) umbrella and will expand KBIC’s reach into additional nursing leadership and healthcare industry segments. With nearly two decades of experience within the search industry, Drew is a thought leader and sought-after consultant on all aspects of healthcare nursing leadership and recruitment. His progression from senior executive search consultant to managing partner to the founder of Integrity Search provides a powerful foundation from which to scale with the Starfish Partners acquisition. Integrity Search, along with KBIC, Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Raymond Search Group, Full Spectrum Search Group, the Sanford Rose Associates International (SRAI) network, and the recruiting industry's largest consulting and education firm Next Level Exchange (NLE) make up the current and growing Starfish Partners family of companies. Drew Wyatt, president of Integrity Search shared, “The opportunity to join Kaye/Bassman International and Starfish Partners is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunity. The track record of growth, the best-in-class industry training, and the capital investment will provide a launching pad to serve acute care hospitals across all levels of management and executive leadership. ...

Starfish Partners Acquires Integrity Search, LLC2023-06-09T11:53:06-05:00

Starfish Partners Announces Appointment of Chief Investment Advisor

2023-06-09T11:49:53-05:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid to upper-management search specialists, announced today the appointment of Jon Bartos as Chief Investment Advisor to the company’s Executive Team. With over two decades of experience within the search industry and as a quintessential serial entrepreneur, Jon is a thought leader, trainer, speaker, and consultant on all aspects of Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, Talent Management and Performance Management. In his role as Chief Investment Advisor with Starfish Partners, Jon is uniquely qualified to connect with partners looking to monetize some of the value of their firms, take on strategic advisors, and receive capital to ignite their business growth. Jon Bartos shared, “With the combination of industry-leading executives, an incredible track record of growth and profitability of portfolio companies, a comprehensive array of services provided and an extraordinary vision of what could be, Starfish Partners is uniquely qualified to help search firm owners achieve their vision through capital infusion or acquisition. I am humbled and grateful to be part of the Starfish Partners team.” Jon founded Jonathan Scott International (JSI) in 1998 after a successful 14-year career in the Supply Chain Technology Sector. As part of the Management Recruiters International Network, JSI quickly achieved industry-leading success as one of an elite group of executive recruiters who billed over $1 million annually while ...

Starfish Partners Announces Appointment of Chief Investment Advisor2023-06-09T11:49:53-05:00

Starfish Partners Acquires Raymond Search Group

2022-12-02T09:14:36-06:00

PLANO, Texas - Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid to upper management search specialists, is proud to announce the acquisition of Raymond Search Group, a Florida-based firm that works throughout North America placing talent in Construction, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture and Manufacturing. Raymond Search Group will work under the Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) umbrella and will expand DRI’s reach into additional industry segments. Raymond and DRI along with Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), Full Spectrum Search Group, the Sanford Rose Associates International (SRAI) network, and the recruiting industry's largest consulting and training firm Next Level Exchange (NLE) make up the current Starfish Partners family of companies. Jeff Raymond, President of Raymond Search Group shared, "We're excited to join DRI's team. It will allow us to expand our footprint and our reach in the Construction, Real Estate, Engineering, and Architecture spaces in North America. DRI has a great team and a strong legacy. We're looking forward to adding to that legacy and continuing to solve the most complex recruiting challenges for our clients." Starfish Partners provides capital for recruiting firms looking to scale, as well as exit strategies for owners seeking to secure value for their firm in cash and/or stock. It also provides liquidity and the ability to monetize some value while simultaneously providing equity opportunities for key producers and leaders. “Several Starfish board members have known and ...

Starfish Partners Acquires Raymond Search Group2022-12-02T09:14:36-06:00
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