Karen Russo, CEO and Chief Talent Officer, K. Russo Associates
Executive search firms used to be classified as "retained" or "contingent." Although those models still exist, you can put them in the blender and add "professional contract" to the mix. Founded in 1996, K. Russo Associates is a boutique, niche executive search organization focusing on the human resources and public relations professions. The average retention of their placements exceeds three years and the firm maintains a 70% retention rate within client organizations. In our Landed.fm interview Karen talks candidly about the changes taking place in the search industry, and how to get noticed. One thing hasn't changed: Executive search firms search for the best - the A players.
A New York native, Karen Russo attended Hofstra University and earned a B.S. degree in marketing from Pace University. During the following decade Russo gained extensive experience in search and placement, as a recruiter and as a consultant. She handled searches in a variety of industries and professions, including financial services, entertainment, environmental enterprises, telecommunications, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and public relations.
Russo is a passionate believer in integrity, quality and the value of strategic thinking as critical to long-range success in her field. She often gives workshops and seminars for professionals. A recognized authority in her field, her views have been quoted in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Fox News, (foxnews.com), and other news media. Russo's memberships include the Society for Human Resources Management, HR New York, Women’s Presidents Organization and the Public Relations Society of America. WBENC certified.
Karen Russo, CEO and Chief Talent Officer, K. Russo Associates 
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