About CNA International
CNA International is an executive search recruitment and human resource advisory consultancy founded by Sharron Cox, who brings over 40 years of experience to the firm. Based in New York with additional offices in Cincinnati, the agency specializes primarily in the bioscience and nonprofit sectors with a strong focus on leadership roles. The company emphasizes a people-first approach, recruiting with care and building early relationships to support organizational growth.
CNA International USA operates as part of a global network with 34 offices across 18 countries, bringing over 20 years of executive search and HR advisory expertise to the American market. The firm's U.S. presence began in 2016 with the establishment of their New York office, followed by their Cincinnati location, representing founder Sharron Cox's strategic expansion from the UK market.
The agency takes a specialized approach to recruitment, focusing primarily on executive leadership and senior management roles within the bioscience and nonprofit sectors. Their methodology emphasizes strategic, human-centered recruitment practices that prioritize cultural fit and work to eliminate unconscious bias in the hiring process. This approach ensures that organizations not only find qualified candidates but also leaders who align with their mission and values.
CNA International's service portfolio encompasses comprehensive executive search solutions, including C-level recruitment in life sciences, senior management placement, and specialized sales and fundraising recruitment. They work extensively with business development executives in the life sciences sector and frontline fundraisers in nonprofit organizations, connecting organizational vision with operational results.
The firm's team consists of niche market experts and specialized consultants who understand the unique challenges and requirements of their target industries. Their global network allows them to access top talent internationally while maintaining the personalized, relationship-driven approach that has defined their success over more than two decades in the executive search industry.








