Edwards Executive

Edwards Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search and executive development firm based in Chicago, led by Mr. Edwards, a former company CEO with extensive leadership experience. The firm specializes in creating more effective senior management teams through their proprietary CompleteFIT® executive search process and executive development mentoring/coaching services.

Edwards Executive Search operates as a boutique retained executive search provider with over 250 successful executive placements to date. The firm utilizes their proprietary CompleteFIT® executive search process, which holistically evaluates candidates for their fit and alignment into specific positions, company cultures, and management teams, backed by a two-year guarantee under their motto 'It's All About the Fit!®'.

The company also offers Executive Development Mentoring/Coaching services under the philosophy 'When in Doubt Take the Lead®'. This service focuses on enhancing executive performance and contribution through positive investment in individual development. Mr. Edwards, leveraging his experience as a former CEO, assists in defining development and performance enhancement opportunities through weekly calls and verified behavioral assessments.

Mr. Edwards brings a unique combination of experiences as a company CEO, Board member, corporate GM, Executive Recruiter, and Executive Mentor/Coach. His educational background includes Harvard University's Leadership Program as a Danforth Fellow, an MBA from Washington University's Olin Graduate School of Business, and a BA from Colgate University. His business management career spans roles as CEO of a PE-owned company, Divisional President of a multi-national CPG company, and Board member of various organizations.

The firm's approach is built on the understanding that senior leadership team effectiveness ranks as the second most important criteria for company valuation, according to Deloitte Insights research of 450 investment analysts. This insight drives their focus on helping companies build more effective senior management teams through both search and development services.