Mark Atkins is an independent executive search professional who passionately believes that exceptional people can play a catalytic role in creating exceptional organizations. Mark works with innovative, consumer-oriented organizations and dynamic, visionary thought leaders, who embrace change, set the bar high and continually challenge themselves and the groups they are a part of.An expert at developing relationships, Mark partners with key players to identify each organization’s unique business needs. By immersing himself in the ‘brand’, Mark can translate organizational mission statements into motivational language about career opportunities that attracts best-in-class talent. Mark has a distinguished track record of identifying individuals who can inspire and enrich an organization, and lead it to excel, and exceed its business objectives. In very human terms, he can persuasively articulate the links that align individual goals with corporate objectives and marketplace needs. This translates into the acquisition of talent that is grounded and committed today, but willing and able to envision a brighter future. By the time Mark has attracted talent to your organization, they are already engaged. A direct and forth-coming communicator, Mark brings twenty years of experience working with such firms as The Caldwell Partners International and The Mandrake Group of Companies. He has served as the pivotal facilitator for hundreds of individuals who’ve successfully undertaken roles as Director, VP, GM, and in the C-suite with Fortune 500 companies across a range of disciplines including Marketing & Communications, Sales, Category Management, Risk Management, Finance and Information Technology. Mark sees his role as one of effectively analyzing needs, balancing risk and reward, and ensuring that organizations, mandates, and talent are in virtual sync.Specialties: executive search, recruitment, talent management, career management, talent solutions, human capital, talent attraction, retention, on-boarding, leadership,