Thank you for finding our new CEO!...You made my job very, very difficult: All 6 candidates could have done this job and all 6 were really good people as well.

~ Phyllis Horne, Chairwoman of the Board and former CEO, Horne Creative Group
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As the engagement is now completed, I wanted to provide a few comments on our overall experience. The management team and investors of MMGY Global (www.mmgyglobal.com) felt that Troyanos Group  clearly took a different approach to the assignment than most of the search firms we interviewed or we have used in the past. Despite your deep industry background, you really took the time to understand idiosyncrasies at our company, its key people and personalities, and our overall investment objectives.

~ Jeff Fine, Fine Equity Partners LLC, MMGY Global
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"Our project with Norm and Dennis was a pleasure from start to finish. Their connectivity, professionalism and wisdom set a very high standard for others."

~ John Heffner, CEO, Drybar
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"Norm was personally engaged with every step of the process. In addition to his disciplined approach, he remained flexible and responsive to appropriate course adjustments along the way."

~ Art Ferrara, Founder, PureRED | Ferrara
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"We have a tremendous respect for your team and hope that we’ll have many more opportunities to work together in the future."

~ Jared Ruger, Partner, Bertram Capital
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"When I began the search to fill the lead data insights position that Andy filled, your input and guidance through the whole process was invaluable. I'm so glad that I listened, because it led us to hiring a great individual who not only knows his craft, but is also a wonderful fit into our complex organization."

~ Peter Weinberger, President, Advance Digital
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"I knew the first time we met that you did things differently and your process absolutely met my high expectations. Your thoroughness in interviewing me, understanding my leadership style, discussing my team's composition and in establishing the vital criteria required for success at Aurora set the foundation for a very effective process and an excellent outcome."

~ John J. Ling, CEO, Aurora Holdings
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"The Troyanos Group was selected after a fairly exhaustive search of small to mid-sized executive recruiting firms. I chose them because of their flexibility, obvious understanding of marketing and my unique situation, and my comfort level that they would treat my company and single engagement with as much focus and importance as when they work for a larger firm with more potential business for them. I was very pleased with the outcome of the search and will call on the Troyanos Group again if/when the need arises."

~ Julie Kadison, CEO, MilkPEP
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"[You had a ] unique approach, treating every element of the search process as a selling opportunity to entice the very best CEO possible to be interested in the opportunity. From the development of a job specification presented like an offering memorandum, to your in-person and over the phone promotion of Specialty Catalog and this opportunity. To the intimate hand holding you did with every potential candidate, to ensure we had an excellent set of options at the end of the day. The number and qualifications of the candidates you surfaced was excellent. Your pre-screening was very helpful, and your assessment of them against the needs of the job invaluable."

~ Gilbert S. Palter, Co-Founder, EdgeStone
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"I am happy to say Norm's persistence paid off. He introduced us to a truly exceptional candidate who has fit the company's needs and culture like a dream. If you are looking for a recruiter who really listens, is truly dedicated to solving his client's problems, and maintains his professionalism in the face of any challenge, Norm is your guy, and the Troyanos Group is your company."

~ Bill Drummy, Founder and CEO, Heartbeat Digital
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"The Troyanos Group understood my needs and assured me they would deliver candidates suitable for the process. All of the necessary requirements for each position were captured within the candidates that were chosen. Your guidance and confidentiality in making crucial decisions was appreciated throughout the entire recruitment process."

~ David V. Pomeranz, Executive Vice President, The Hebrew Home at Riverdale
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"As I am sure you know, not only is Cleveland a tough place to get someone to relocate to - it's not exactly a hotbed of home-grown direct marketing talent... The prep work paid off and you relatively quickly found us 2 viable candidates - and both actually lived in the Cleveland area! As you know, we made an offer to one of those candidates and she started with s last September. After four months, she's doing a terrific job and she's been a great addition to my team."

~ Eric Greenberg, VP Marketing, Life Line Screening
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"As a result of your strategic counsel, we were enabled to acquire an executive who we are confident will take us to the level we need to succeed. Maureen joins me in thanking you for your professionalism, perceptive advice and most importantly, your friendship."

~ Gerald Taylor, General Manager, Lippe Taylor Brand Communications
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"Over the years, we have used their services for our more challenging and unique searches, where normal, cookie cutter approaches will not suffice. I found them to be relentless and extremely resourceful in their efforts to source the best talent. They take a long term view of their business relationships, and are not afraid to share their advice, even if it isn't what I may want to hear. Overall, I have been well served by following thier advice, and have regretted the times when I did not."

~ Gavin Swartzman, Managing Director, MDC Partners
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"Moreover, you provided great guidance and counseling throughout the search. As a result of this collaboration, I consider you not only great professionals, and a joy to work with but also partners critical to helping me move the business forward. "

~ Jay Bigelow, President & CEO, Micromass Communications
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I can truly say that Troyanos Group was terrific to partner with. Their comprehensive effort resulted in finding the right executive candidate in an effective and timely fashion, and as a result, we hired their candidate who is already making a remarkable impact in our company.

~ Renee Wilson, President, MSLGROUP North America
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"You and Norm added value to the search at every step. Your insights into the job and its role in the organization helped position it to candidates and create excitement for the opportunity."

~ Paul D'Andrea, President, Myron
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"This past year, I had the pleasure of working with the Troyanos Group on a search for a new head of one of our companies. This was my first experience in working with the group, and I can truly say that they are one of the most impressive firms I've worked with to date. As a senior level hiring manager, you hope that a retained search firm will truly understand you as a company, your needs, and what it will take to be a successful leader in your organization. With this, you then hope that they give you a focused pool of great candidates to choose from, and among them, the exact right choice joins your firm. This is exactly what Troyanos delivered."

~ Sam Welch, President, Publicis Healthcare
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"Importantly, we ended up hiring not just one but two terrific candidates and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Norm and his team. They are definitely a class act in their sector and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them for your senior executive recruitment needs."

~ Simon Williams, President and CEO, Sterling Brands
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"The group worked with our executive team to utilize our time as effectively as possible by consistently putting us in front of talented people who were strong potentials for the open positions we had. The group added important value to the searches and definition of talent as well as worked to make sure every detail in the hiring process is addressed. Ultimately, we have successfully recruited a very strong team with compelling track records, precisely relevant experience and strong organizational fit. We look forward to working again with the Troyanos Group for future engagements."

~ Fabian Tenenbaum, CEO, Syneron Beauty
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"As an executive retained search partner with Transitions Optical (TOI), Troyanos took ample yet efficient quality time to truly develop a rapport and relationship with the company at all levels and across functions. They truly delved deeply into TOI’s DNA, processes, and views on personnel, talent and recruiting. They genuinely sought to understand “what makes TOI tick” and internalize TOI’s culture and values. This is one of the single biggest differentiators between Troyanos Group and any other recruiting firm I have worked with: I truly felt Troyanos “got us” as a company and I was supremely confident they would evaluate all candidates through this filter; and reflect this appropriately in their conversations and representations to prospective candidates."

~ Alexis A. Cardona, Chief Marketing Officer, Transitions Optical
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"The Troyanos process was exhaustive, starting with getting to know our firm as well as an insider does and then being able to describe the firm - in writing and in speaking - as if they had built it and run it themselves."

~ Stan Bratskeir, Founding Partner, Bratskeir & Company
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"The Troyanos Group worked quickly to identify a qualified candidate slate and remained engaged throughout the entire selection process. Their network is very strong allowing them to provide a wide range of potential candidates. I am pleased with how the search was executed, and based upon this experience would recommend the Troyanos Group for executive search needs."

~ Kevin Foley, President & CEO, Accent
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"Troyanos really held a mirror up to Acceleration and you ensured that we got to the essence of our leadership requirements. All the candidates you put forward were clearly vetted and of great calibre. Your advice and guidance on making the final and crucial decision of whom the employ was balanced and had our best interest at heart."

~ Jacques van Niekerk, CEO, Acceleration
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