Bob Damon

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ABOUT BOB DAMON

A premiere search executive worldwide, for 30+ years, Robert Damon/Bob Damon has been a senior strategist recruiting for boards and C-suite executives on organization and talent management issues. As an executive-search industry expert, Bob is relied upon for his insights on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, WSJ and other key media outlets when covering topics such as executive leadership, job growth, compensation. Bob Damon has consulted and found top-tier talent for every industry including many of the Fortune 100. His key industry focus has been consumer/lifestyle brands, health/wellness/nutrition, food services, specialty retail and outdoor/performance action sports. He is hands-on in his approach and develops longstanding collaborative relationships with clients and candidates. Bob does more than talk the talk. He has an ear and seat at the table. Bob has focused the past 15+ years on talent acquisition projects at fast-growth midsize private equity- and venture-backed companies – many which have become leading industry brands. He understands how to help entrepreneurial companies retain a strong founder-inspired culture, yet move to the next phase of professional management. As a strategic leader of search firms, Bob Damon has 25 years in C-level operating roles at Spencer Stuart and Korn Ferry. He has deep expertise in the “business of business” having been a consultant for Booz Allen and Hamilton and in leadership roles with Arcata. Representative Clients: Companies: 5.11 Tactical, 7 for All Mankind, BJ\'s Restaurants, Burger King, Drybar, Fender, House of Blues, Levi Strauss, National Football League, National Hockey League, Oakley, Office Depot, Schiff Nutrition, TRX Training, Under Armour, Women\'s Tennis Association Private Equity: Ares Management, Apax Partners, Apollo Global Management, Blackstone Group, Bear Stearns, CCMP Capital, Castanea Partners, Fenway Partners, Irving Place Capital, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, TA Associates, TPG Capital, Vestar Capital