Kingsley Gate Partners Acquires Everest Search Partners

Global Executive Search Firm Expands International Footprint with Office in Tel Aviv Kingsley Gate Partners, the leading firm in global executive search which helps ensure a lasting fit between its clients and placed candidates through its proprietary framework, Synchronous Fit, announced today that it has acquired Everest Search Partners, an Israeli-based boutique executive search firm. Jeff Shapiro and Noam Eisenberg have joined the company as senior partners based in Tel Aviv. Founded in 2005 and based in Tel-Aviv, Everest Search Partners specializes in recruiting world-class C-level and VP executives across the technology and life sciences spectrum. Everest Search Partners’ uniquely concentrates on Israeli-founded companies around the world, focusing on seeking out the best fitting and most experienced executives in all functional areas. As Kingsley Gate Partners continues the expansion of its global footprint and client base, the acquisition of Everest Search Partners represents an important addition towards their international reach and business. “Tel Aviv is currently one the most important tech centers globally for doing business,” stated Nancy Albertini, office of the CEO, Kingsley Gate Partners. “Noam and Jeff are world-class professionals with extensive search expertise, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them strengthen and expand our presence in Israel and the region.” Jeff’s career in executive search spans over two decades. He specializes in recruiting Board Director, CEO’s, CFO’s, CIO/CTO’s, and VP’s of Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Engineering, among other functions. Previously he worked at top international search firms, including CTPartners, Korn/Ferry International and Egon Zehnder International, where he was responsible for securing, leading and executing retained executive search assignments. Noam brings over 20 years of professional experience in executive search, focusing on quality client experience and results. He has earned a reputation of delivering top talent for senior-level positions across a broad range of industries and companies. Drawing on his global experience and network, Noam understands clients’ corporate and cultural needs enabling them to establish a strong global presence. Before founding Everest Search Partners, Noam led his own executive search practice where he worked with leading VC’s and Boards of Directors to build global management teams for early and late-stage companies. He started his executive search career at Christian & Timbers in 1998. Shapiro and Eisenberg stated, “Kingsley Gate Partners is at the forefront of the fast-changing executive recruiting landscape. They’ve built some of the most impressive technology and combined it with world-class methodology. We knew that we could leverage it to deliver the highest quality service to our clients. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting expansion.” About Kingsley Gate Partners Transforming the world of retained executive search, Kingsley Gate Partners leverages the scientific interviewing approach of its Synchronous Fit framework, deep industry insights of a world-class cadre of consultants and state-of-the-art technology to deliver greater accountability, accuracy, velocity and transparency that ensures a lasting strategic fit between executives and clients. Headquartered in Dallas, the partnership employs search consultants worldwide with expertise in private equity, life sciences, financial services, technology, manufacturing and professional services. The firm works with best of breed organizations in over 29 countries. Editorial contact: Natalie Bennett Kingsley Gate Partners Phone: +1 216.930.4895 Email: [email protected]