Biography

Jim Constantine has established a practice unique in the search industry by focusing, primarily, on representing the most accomplished professionals in Corporate America rather than focusing on Client Searches. He likens his approach to that of a Sports Agent, representing an extensive “roster” of “A” list professionals who ask him to, discreetly, make their availability known to select organizations for whom they would be interested in joining. As a Partner with GRN, a premier executive search firm committed to performance, quality and results, he likes the idea of challenging the status quo and delivering matches that really do allow for the perfect fit of client and candidate.

Drawing on more than 15 years of industry experience, Jim’s insights and business acumen allow him to quickly produce innovative talent acquisition solutions that deliver his clients’ the game challenging professionals who successfully drive the most admired companies in an ever more challenging business environment. Jim’s unique practice has established a reputation for presenting not only the best talent sought by his clients but, more powerfully, presenting talented professionals who their clients had not even thought of adding….yet. His approach differentiates the professionals he represents in the marketplace through a disciplined and extensive approach to profiling both candidate and client.

As a seasoned search professional, Jim has established himself as a leading search consultant in the industrial manufacturing and services sector, as well as a recognized functional expert in senior strategic leadership. He has successfully completed assignments for senior general management, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs for Fortune 500 companies, as well as start-ups and private-equity backed businesses. He has completed critical assignments responsible for significant functions and operations, including manufacturing, engineering, R&D, quality, sales & marketing, finance, strategic planning, and P&L management.

Expertise

In addition to his search practice in the industrial market, Jim and his team have helped create and establish the firm’s Candidate Presentation Practice and completed multiple senior level searches in across multiple industry sectors. These include aerospace, automotive, capital equipment, chemicals, consumer goods, electronics, energy, gaming, homebuilding, hospitality, life sciences, managed care, medical devices, publishing, retail, and wholesale distribution, among others.