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In addition to the traditional challenges the life sciences sector has continually faced (stringent regulations unique to the field, long research periods, hefty expenses, and unknown, perhaps futile outcomes), the sector now faces headwinds other large-scale business activities must grapple with. These include mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and digital overhauls. Despite the hurdles, many life sciences…

Building a strong team of digital experts has become critical as life science organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive innovation and efficiency. On the other hand, finding and attracting talented experts with scientific and technological skills may be challenging. To build IT skills as foundational to a company, life science organizations must assume a…

Atlanta, GA, May 3rd, 2023- Cornerstone International Group is excited to announce the opening of its latest office in Montreal, led by Managing Partner Samuel Dergel. Samuel’s firm, DERGEL Executive Search is now the Montreal office of Cornerstone. This new addition to our growing network of offices reflects our continued commitment to providing exceptional executive…

We are pleased to announce Walter Baker (Cornerstone Atlanta) has joined the Board of Directors of the International Executive Resources Group (IERG). Baker brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in executive leadership and management. He has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by executives and business leaders, and he…

All businesses in this technological era, including those previously slower to do so, have moved quickly toward digital as a result of the pandemic. The pharmaceutical industry has not been exempt from this phenomenon. The question now is whether the extraordinary impact of COVID-19 and the growing prominence of digital innovation will continue to alter…

We are pleased to announce that Cornerstone Kansas City is growing its market reach with added resources in St. Louis. This expansion is part of our strategy to bring exceptional executive search services to more client companies in the Central Midwest.  Cornerstone St. Louis will be led by Market President, Tony Schnell. Tony brings a highly…

Atlanta, GA, February 6th, 2023- Cornerstone International Group officially launched its new logo last month, making it Cornerstone’s first logo change in 34 years. The global talent solutions group announces the change with a short video ending with the statement “New Logo, Same Mission, Same Cornerstone.”  The new emblem’s four interlocking “Cs” show that while Cornerstone…

By Nance MacLeod, Chief Coaching Officer, Cornerstone Toronto -Executive Coach Global  You have probably noticed airport bookstores cluttered with the latest batch of business books, their time on display shelves lasting little longer than cut flowers. One of the few with staying power is Daniel Goleman’s 1995 bestseller, Emotional Intelligence. Goleman introduced the concept to…

THE CORNERSTONE EAGLE is the newsletter for senior executives, friends and partners of the Cornerstone International Group around the world. The Eagle is majestic, free and towers above all else when gracefully gliding the currents in the air. The Cornerstone International Group likewise feels close affinity with the Eagle, in professionalism in our practice, honesty…

An article published by McKenzie & Company in June, Resilience for Sustainable, Inclusive Growth, noted that “today, the world is beset by several crises of global importance,” then went on to discuss a number of these in detail.

By Lina Sintes, Partner and Managing Director, Cornerstone Bogotá, Columbia   Early in True Grit (the 1968 novel and movie adaptations) Mattie Ross encounters the man she intends to hire: Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn.  Mattie has been warned that Cogburn, ageing, overweight and a drunk, is moreover a “crazy vagabond.”  But when they meet, she recognizes he has the […]

By Lina Sintes, Partner and Managing Director, Cornerstone Bogotá, Columbia   Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown  These are the first lines of the iconic song Bob Dylan recorded nearly 60 years ago, and the “waters” — political, economic, geographical, and social uncertainty – are still growing higher around […]