Suzanne Cox is the Director of Executive Recruiting and Team Lead at Cornerstone Executive Search. With a background in staffing and executive interim leadership services, Suzanne brings extensive experience recruiting for all management levels, including C-suite roles in the healthcare industry. Her expertise lies in placing executives within complex healthcare systems, academic medicine, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.
Prior to transitioning into executive search, Suzanne dedicated over 16 years to community-based services and research, where she gained a unique understanding of organizational needs and the value of mission-driven leadership. Her hands-on experience has equipped her with the skills to streamline recruiting processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in meeting client goals.
As a passionate servant leader, Suzanne is committed to building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike. She thrives on business process improvement and project planning, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance service delivery and support strategic goals.
Suzanne strives to balance the needs of both clients and candidates. She’s dedicated to fostering relationships and for all individuals to have a positive experience with the recruitment process. To meet the evolving industry demands is a team effort and engagement on all levels is key to success. She has experience firsthand the challenge of carrying both the vision and the well-being of all and moving forward to ensure neither is lost in the process.
Residing in the Kansas City area, Suzanne enjoys a balanced life filled with family, friends, and adventures. She loves to travel and explore national parks, finding inspiration in nature and the experiences it offers. Suzanne believes in maintaining a quality of life balance, dedicating time to personal well-being and the connections that enrich her life.
