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Jan 08

Sousou Partners and Ridgeway Partners Form Strategic Partnership

By Capetivate Press Releases, Ridgeway News, RS Global Partners

New York, January 8, 2025 – Ridgeway Partners and Sousou Partners, two leading executive search and advisory firms based in New York, Boston and London, are joining forces in a strategic partnership that will expand their geographical reach, sector coverage, and the collective expertise and experience afforded to their clients.

The new entity, called RS Global Partners, brings together two firms that share the same vision of trust, integrity and passion in delivering on their commitment to clients. Their track records of success over the past 25 years reflect the attention to quality, detail, and highest levels of service that each firm will bring to the partnership. Collectively, RS Global Partners is comprised of 35 professionals with over 250 years of search experience and over 1,000 senior executives and board directors placed.

Both firms will continue to operate as separate brands, but by forming this strategic partnership, they will provide seamless, agile, and innovative solutions to their mutual clients.

Ridgeway Partners and Sousou Partners are award-winning organizations who complement each other’s offerings. Ridgeway was named a top U.S. search firm for the past three years, focusing mainly on financial services, business services, private equity, and board of directors, while Sousou has been recognized as an influencer and global specialist in the private markets real assets sector. Each firm sees tremendous opportunity in being able to service clients in a wider range of geographies and naturally related verticals.

“We are delighted to work more closely with Sousou Partners, and the move is an excellent strategic development,” said Ridgeway Managing Partner Charles F. Preusse. “This partnership extends our vertical and geographic coverage, enabling us to better serve clients with diverse needs.”

“Our strategic partnership allows both firms to expand our core geographies. We believe it is a unique time to be jointly expanding our capabilities in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.” said Ghada Sousou, CEO and founder of Sousou Partners. “Operating as a partnership will mean we can do more for our clients than we could do separately.”

For further information contact:

Contact: Mark Dailey, for Sousou Partners
Phone: 44-7920770544
Email: mark.dailey@daileyandassociates.co.uk

Contact: BJ McLaughlin, for Ridgeway Partners
Phone: 617-279-8054
Email: bj.mclaughlin@ridgewaypartners.us

About Ridgeway Partners

Ridgeway Partners, a privately-owned partnership, is an executive search firm focused on the Financial Services, Private Equity and Alternatives verticals. With professionals across offices in New York, Boston and London, Ridgeway serves clients ranging in size from Fortune 50 institutions to private equity and venture-backed growth companies. We differentiate ourselves with our creativity, tenacity, responsiveness and our unparalleled track record of success.

ridgewaypartners.com

About Sousou Partners

Sousou Partners is a global Executive Search firm specializing in the real asset sector. Founded in 2001 with offices in London and New York, we have built a reputation for delivering insight and expertise, recruiting exceptional talent and nurturing long-term partnerships with our clients. We offer in-depth sector knowledge and extensive research and advice on all aspects of leadership, compensation and executive search.

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Oct 08

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Ghada Sousou Awarded Woman of Influence Award

By Capetivate Press Releases, RS Global Partners

Industry recognition for Sousou Partners and Sousou Connect’s growing influence in private markets

PEI Group lists Ghada Sousou as one of seven women of influence in cross assets sector

London, 8 October 2024 – Ghada Sousou, CEO and founder of global executive search firm Sousou Partners and boutique advisory firm Sousou Connect, which provides deal origination, capital introduction and select advisory services across real assets was named by PEI Group as one of seven women of influence in the cross assets sector. The October edition of its Women of Influence in Private Markets special report mentioned Sousou’s early focus on real assets as an emerging investment class, its breadth of clients, its growing acumen in the advisory space and its efforts in driving diversity in the industry.

“I am delighted to have received the award as it recognises that our global offering is a winning combination of our strong client ethos, deep expertise in talent acquisition, detailed knowledge of opportunities on the advisory side and our specialised focus on real assets,” said Sousou.

The award noted the strong relationship Sousou Partners has built with sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East. Sousou has played a significant role in helping pioneer activities among sovereign wealth funds as they have successfully built out their direct investment teams, platforms and capabilities over the past 20 years.

It also highlighted the advisory business Sousou Connect, which since 2015 has offered deal advisory services including capital introductions and platform acquisitions. Sousou Connect’s services recently resulted in the largest cheque for a new GP in arguably the most difficult of fund-raising environments. The firm is closing two further deals targeting early in 2025.

“Right now, the Middle East is the hottest capital-raising region in the world and given our two-decade track record covering capital, we are well positioned to make successful introductions to both our LP and GP client base.”

“We feel the PEI Group award is recognition of our ability to identify people, teams, platforms and transaction opportunities based on our knowledge of behind-the-scenes information, the importance of timing and our strong relationships with key individual figures across the West and the East,” said Sousou.

Finally, PEI Group noted that 37 of Sousou’s last 100 placements over the past five years have been women and Ghada Sousou is proud of how the increasing number of DE&I candidates on shortlists is changing perceptions.

“As a woman, I know first-hand the challenges in driving diversity in this industry and it’s good to see change beginning to flourish.”

For further information contact:
Mark Dailey, Dailey and Associates Limited
Email – mark.dailey@daileyandassociates.co.uk
Mobile – 07920770544

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Sousou Partners

Sousou Partners is a global Executive Search firm specialising in the real asset sector. Founded in 2001 with offices in London and New York, we have built a reputation for delivering insight and expertise, recruiting exceptional talent and nurturing long term partnerships with our clients. We offer in-depth sector knowledge and extensive research and advice on all aspects of leadership, compensation and talent recruitment and management.
www.sousoupartners.com

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Sousou Connect

Sousou Connect is a boutique Advisory firm established alongside Sousou Partners in 2015. Our capabilities include capital introduction, deal origination, Operating Platform introductions and the identification of potential target acquisitions to our client base – in the form of new platforms requiring seed capital, existing GPs requiring growth capital, as well as one off deals.
www.sousouconnect.com

Jan 18

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Ridgeway Partners Ranked a 2023 Top US Search Firm

By Capetivate Press Releases, Ridgeway News

Our third annual public survey to determine the top US retained executive search firms ran from 1 st August until 31 st October 2023 and saw participation from over 18,000 senior executives that form both client and candidate groups. This year, we saw eight new entrants to the Top 49 Ranking List and comprises of five women owned firms.

In a guarded industry such as executive search, where public feedback is hard to come by, often potential clients have very little data to help them make the right decisions. Our survey data is used by over 180 clients to decide on which search firm to work with.

Our online public survey is designed to gather maximum feedback from respondents in under 60 seconds. The key information we gather from respondents are:

Professional career level of the participant
Participant profile – whether candidate or client
Industry of the participant
Search firm, each participant wishes to rate
Participant’s experience with the search firm and how likely are they to recommend a search firm to others (NPS)

Our survey focuses on retained executive search firms that use research driven methodology to identify and select the best available candidates. The ranking covers executive search firms that are headquartered and have the most number of Consultants in the US.

Our ranking is not solely based on revenue or size of the business. “Revenue-only” approach to ranking puts smaller firms and those not willing to disclose revenue at a disadvantage even though they are deeply valued and trusted by candidates and clients alike.

All our software products for search firms are free to use. This helps us manage the ranking process in an unbiased manner. If you are a search firm, you can gain access to our confidential job description sharing and tracking platform for free. Contact us at info@c-suitecvsecure.com

This ranking is the result of an evaluation process within the parameters set by C-Suite CV Secure, Inc., its affiliates, and partners if any. C-Suite CV Secure would not comment on the quality of executive search firms that are not included in the ranking, and their reputation is not disputed. For more information on logo licensing and methodology, please write to info@c-suitecvsecure.com

Nov 03

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Ridgeway Partners Ranked a Top US Search Firm

By Capetivate Press Releases, Ridgeway News

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — C-Suite CV Secure, Inc., a New York headquartered resume sharing and tracking technology company for C-Suite executives announced its 2022 ranking for America’s Top 49 Retained Executive Search firms.

Heidrick & Struggles retained the top position followed by Spencer Stuart, Russell Reynolds Associates, Korn Ferry, SPMB, Daversa Partners, JM Search, Diversified Search Group, DHR International and Bespoke Partners in the top 10 positions.

See the full list here: https://c-suitecvsecure.com/executive-search-ranking-2022

In a guarded industry such as executive search, where public feedback is hard to come by, often potential clients have very little data to help them make the right decisions. This is where the survey becomes relevant and significant – this survey ranking is the only trusted source of recent and genuine feedback directly gathered from the market. With strict controls in place, duplications and attempts of manipulation are detected.

This survey focuses on retained executive search firms that uses research driven methodology to identify and select the best available candidates. The ranking covers executive search firms that are headquartered and has the most number of Consultants in the US. C-Suite CV Secure survey data and ranking are the go-to source for executive search buyers who are keen on placing their time and money for the best results.

In 2022, the public survey ran from 7^th October to 23^rd October and forms an integral part of the overall ranking process. With over 7,800 respondents from over 54 industries and sectors, both candidates and clients provide valuable insights into their view of the market.

The ranking is not solely based on revenue or size of the business. “Revenue-only” approach to ranking puts smaller firms and those not willing to disclose revenue at a disadvantage even though they are deeply valued and trusted by candidates and clients alike.

About C-Suite CV Secure, Inc.: C-SuiteCVSecure.com is a New York headquartered, technology platform that enables senior executives to confidentially share and track resume helping them retain full control of their resume. The platform precisely tracks and reports Who viewed the resume, When and How many times. Executive Search firms uses the same platform to share their confidential job descriptions to protect client confidentiality.

SOURCE C-Suite CV Secure, Inc.

Jun 17

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Ridgeway Partners Diversity Statement

By Capetivate Press Releases

The events that have recently occurred in the US have further highlighted to us the systemic racism that persists across the world.

At Ridgeway Partners we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of any kind. We firmly believe that there is no place for racism or inequality in our society and as an organisation we continue to actively challenge and stand against both. We never assume or judge and we believe that active listening and acceptance is the way to share insight. Respect is the key to equality.

As an employer and board adviser, we continue to educate ourselves to identify and prevent bias. We also continue to support and advise clients on diversity, equality and inclusion.

Ridgeway Partners remains deeply committed to our role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in the boardroom and beyond.