Chris Purcell

About Chris Purcell

Purcell International Group is a premier executive search and recruitment firm, having conducted and successfully completed numerous searches for clients worldwide, inclusive of North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA, with an expertise in successfully completing searches at the Director through Officer-levels.Purcell International Group is a privately owned executive search firm with consistent success in a very competitive environment as a result of several factors; foremost among them being the firm’s method of business operations, training, and the underlying philosophy of a commitment to partnering with our clients. Emphasis is placed on maintaining the highest quality, attention to detail, and an above average work ethic to complete each search engagement cost effectively. Founded in 1969, Purcell International Group provides an experience factor of over fifty years in the executive search arena, and is known for an unsurpassed track record in offers made which are accepted, innovation in multiple staffing situations, and for acquiring a thorough understanding of client needs.

Experience

1. President & Executive Managing Partner - Executive Search

   Purcell International Group

   Jun 1999 — Present

   Chris Purcell leads the Global Retained Search Practice of Purcell International Group. Chris joined the firm in June of after graduating from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He started in the Los Angeles office as a part of the firm’s Supply Chain Search Practice and eventually opened Purcell’s first office in San Diego, which later became the firm’s headquarters after years of continued expansive growth. In this role, Chris is responsible for leading a team of over 40 Senior Partners, Partners, Account Executives, Researchers and Support staff while also taking a hands-on approach in the implementation of the firm’s search practice strategies for client development, experience & retention, talent management, as well as candidate recruitment and experience. Chris is responsible for leading large scale Retained Search Projects, Process Design, Organizational Transformation, Change Management and Diversity/Inclusion Initiatives for Fortune & Private Equity clients, as well as Small and Mid-cap organizations. Chris has a successful track record leading Officer, Vice President, and Director level searches in Supply Chain Management and Planning, Manufacturing/Plant Leadership, Industry 4.0, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Network Design and Transformation, Distribution, Logistics, EH & S, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Commodity Management. Other functional areas of focus and expertise include General Management, Sales/Commercial Leadership, Business Development, Strategy, R&D, Human Resources, Real Estate, Construction and Facilities.Association Affiliations: AME, NAM, ASCM, ISM, CSCMP, IBF, SWE, NSBE, SHPE, SHRM, CIPS, LEI, WISCI, AIA and NAER

Education

• University of San Diego

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA