Wendy Zang

About Wendy Zang

Wendy Zang brings a unique blend of journalism prowess and executive search expertise to her role as Principal at Ksquared Search. As a key member of the Communications, Marketing and HR practices, Wendy has built an impressive track record of securing exceptional talent for Fortune 500 clients and private equity-owned companies.At Ksquared, Wendy\'s journalistic background is illustrated in her meticulous approach to executive search. She doesn\'t just find candidates; she uncovers stories — the narratives that reveal a leader\'s true potential and fit within an organization. Her strengths in developing creative recruitment strategies and building collaborative relationships have made her an invaluable asset to clients seeking hard-to-find talent.Wendy\'s commitment to diversity is woven into every search she executes. She understands that diverse leadership teams drive innovation and performance and works tirelessly to ensure that every slate of candidates represents a wide range of perspectives and experiences.Whether you\'re a global corporation looking to revolutionize your communications and marketing strategy or a growing company seeking to build a world-class HR function, Wendy and the Ksquared team are ready to help you find the transformative leaders you need. Let\'s connect and explore how we can help you write the next chapter of your organization\'s success story.

Experience

1. Principal

   Ksquared Search

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Executes high-level searches in Corporate Functions, including Communications, Marketing and HR, for Fortune 500 and private equity-owned companies* Develops and implements creative recruitment strategies to secure hard-to-find talent* Ensures diversity in every search, consistently delivering slates that represent a wide range of perspectives and experiences* Leverages journalistic background to uncover unique insights about candidates and client organizations

Education

• Cornell University ILR School

  Advanced Certificate in Executive Search and Leadership Consulting

• Ohio University

  BS Journalism, News Writing and Editing; additional concentrations in History and Political Science

  1993 — 1996

Skills

• Sourcing
• Project Planning
• Journalism
• Digital Media
• Budget Management
• Executive Search
• Organizational Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Interviewing
• Digital Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Content Strategy
• Managing Employees
• Strategy
• Talent Management
• HR Consulting
• Copy Editing
• Publications
• Managing High Performance Teams
• Ap Style
• Web Content
• Strategic Consulting
• Customer Engagement
• Multimedia
• Interviewing Skills
• Retained Search
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Management
• Executive Staffing
• Human Capital Management
• Storytelling
• Contract Negotiation
• Editing
• Recruiting
• Content Management
• Writing