Matt Rende brings over 20 years of search execution experience to the foundation of Transcend Search Partners. He is a strategic executive search leader with significant experience partnering with first in class established brands, transforming organizations and early-stage ventures to identify, engage and recruit top talent.Over his career Matt has led successful search engagements and team building projects for large public & privately held corporations, private equity portfolio companies, venture backed and family-owned businesses. His core strength in financial and commercially focused search includes completed engagements for Chief Financial Officers, Vice President Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President Controller, Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President Commercial Strategy, Head of Sales, Business Development and Revenue Management. Matt’s track record of performance has led to a robust network of relationships, making him a valued recruitment partner and trusted advisor with significant reach throughout companies within the food & beverage, consumer products, retail, healthcare services, pharma/biotech and manufacturing sectors. His ability to partner with executives, investors and business owners is key to the Transcend Search Partners mission - attract top talent, build great teams, and help transform organizations.WHAT WE DO BEST:Partner with clients to fully comprehend their business, culture and vision.Ensure alignment on targeted qualifications and desired experiences.Use our network and research capabilities to source talent that matches the comprehensive profile.Engage targeted candidates with compelling role, business, and leadership narrative.Present engaged & motivated candidates with in-depth professional summary and personal analysis.Lead process execution including scheduling, feedback, references, negotiation, and onboarding.KEY SKILLS INCLUDE:Executive SearchOrganizational StrategyTeam BuildingSuccession PlanningMarket & Competitive Analysis Consensus Building / InfluencingINDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:Consumer ProductsFood & BeverageRetail & ECommercePharma / BiotechDiversified IndustrialsPrivate EquityVenture Capital