Raines International Inc.

04/17/2023

Welcome to Joe Hartsig, who has joined Raines as a Managing Director leading our Retail practice. Based in our Chicago office, Joe has extensive experience across the retail and consumer sectors, serving as Chief Merchandising Officer for both Bed Bath and Beyond and Walgreens.

Joe also was a corporate officer for Walmart, where he held senior merchandising roles, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Acosta Group, a multibillion-dollar sales and marketing agency that serves leading retailers, consumer products, and foodservice companies. Joe will partner closely with Lisa Mann, who leads our Consumer Practice.

Raines International announced Joe Hartsig, previously chief merchandising officer at Bed Bath & Beyond and Walgreens and a senior merchandising executive at Walmart, is joining the executive search and talent advisory firm as Managing Director. He will leverage his deep industry experience and exte...

01/10/2023

Raines is delighted to announce several leadership additions this month.

- Ceylan Higgins has joined as a Managing Director in the Global Software & Technology Practice.
- Kiel Towns has been named Managing Director, Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services.
- Bryan Burg has been named Managing Director, North American Industrial Sector.
- Kristin Mann has joined as a Senior Vice President, Advisory.

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/PRNewswire/ -- Raines International, a leading executive search and talent advisory firm, announced today several additions to its senior leadership team....

11/14/2022

Raines is delighted to announce that Engy Lamour has been named Managing Director.

Previously a Senior Vice President at Raines, Engy leads Raines’ Financial Services Practice, specializing in Asset Management and Alternative Investments clients across the banking, hedge fund, private equity, real estate investment, and venture capital sectors. Congratulations, Engy!

09/26/2022

Raines is delighted to announce the opening of our London office. Leading the office is Managing Director Patrick Gray, who relocated to London this summer after successfully opening and leading the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Raines International, a leading executive search and talent advisory firm, opened a London office this month. Leading the office is Managing Director Patrick Gray, who relocated to London this summer after successfully opening and leading the firm’s Wash...

09/13/2022

Bryan Ignozzi, Raines' Managing Director, Automotive, is attending the Detroit Auto Show this week.

If you're attending the show, be sure to reach out to Bryan!

08/26/2022

Raines' New York Office was happy to make a difference this week by volunteering with City Harvest, NYC's largest food rescue organization. The team helped City Harvest collect 3,100 pounds of fresh produce to be used at food pantries across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Raines also donated to City Harvest the equivalent of 15,000 pounds of food for New Yorkers in need.

Thanks to Patrizia Martellaro, a member of City Harvest's Generation Harvest board, for introducing us to the groupl

01/20/2022

Have ambition. Be kind. Finish strong. These are just a few of the principles we live by. We are an executive search and advisory firm that believes in the power of individuals and organizations to make an impact. It’s why we only work with the best, most innovative players who are driving change and paving the way. We are currently hiring exceptional individuals across all experience levels – from research associates to senior leaders. Think you might be a fit? Email Duncan Piper at [email protected].

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Are you looking to make a difference? Join us. Raines is the place for you.Raines International is an advisory firm committed to making a difference with exe...

12/22/2021

Our Chicago, Miami, New York, and Reston offices were delighted to host holiday parties this month. Thanks to team members from our offices in Austin, Boston, and Philadelphia for traveling for these fun dinners. From all of us at Raines, Happy Holidays!

11/29/2021

We’re delighted to announce that Rick Harris has joined Raines as a Managing Director leading our Product & Technology Officers Practice. Based in Miami, Rick comes to Raines from True Search, where he was a partner and co-head of its Product, Data, & Technology Practice. Rick will work across Raines’ industry practices to partner with other senior leaders including Vrinda Johnson in FinTech; Matt Seiler and Lisa Mann in Marketing and Consumer; and Patrick Gray and Mercedes LeGrand in Industrials and Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services.

In addition, welcome to Emmy Serviss, who is our newest Search Coordinator, and Summerlyn Caray, our newest Research Associate. Based in our Boston office, Emmy also joins from True Search and will work closely with Rick. Summerlyn is based in Austin and previously worked with Bespoke Partners.


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Raines International, one of the leading talent consulting and executive search firms in the Americas, announced today that industry leader Rick Harris has joined as Managing Director based out of the firm’s headquarters in Miami, Florida. Harris, previously a partner at True Search co-leading its...

11/23/2021

The key to executive search is speed and perseverance…much like long-distance running. Congratulations to Raines SVP Engy Lamour and VP Meghan Dumser who completed the Philadelphia Half Marathon this past weekend! The annual race, Philadelphia Marathon, raises money for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Engy and Meghan, thanks for representing the Raines Philadelphia office so well!

11/10/2021

Check out photos from Raines’ recent offsite in Miami, which featured teambuilding events, trainings, and client guest speakers. From changing the landscape of executive search and leadership advisory, to celebrating and supporting employees as people first and foremost, Raines is on a mission to maximize human potential.

11/01/2021

Raines is delighted to announce that Vrinda Johnson has joined as Managing Director. Based in Chicago, Vrinda will lead our FinTech and Business Services Practices. Previously an Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates and Director at PwC, Vrinda comes to Raines from ChekMarc, Inc., where she was co-founder and Chief Operating Officer.

https://rainesinternational.com/raines-hires-vrinda-johnson-as-managing-director-expands-fintech-business-services-practices/

Raines International, one of the leading talent consulting and executive search firms in the Americas, announced today that fintech industry advisor Vrinda Johnson has joined as Managing Director based in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson, previously an Executive Director with Russell Reynolds Associates.....

10/26/2021

Congratulations to Raines’ SVP and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pauly Rodney, who has been named the new Board Chair of Global Health Corps! Pauly succeeds GHC co-founder Barbara Bush.

Global Health Corps is a nonprofit that is building a diverse community of health equity leaders. It operates in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and the USA. https://rainesinternational.com/pauly-rodney-global-health-corps-board-chair/

Congratulations to Raines’ Pauly Rodney, SVP and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who has been named the new Board Chair of Global Health Corps! Pauly succeeds GHC co-founder Barbara Bush.

10/05/2021

Sign up for Raines' next webinar on cybersecurity leadership. The Oct. 14 webinar lasts 30 minutes and is co-hosted by Patrick Gray, Head of Raines' Security Officers practice, and Melissa Oszustowicz, Head of Agribusiness. Register here: https://rainesinternational.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916331025906/WN_IHQDP1LvTnWZHuYG5Yoxng

The average data breach now costs U.S. companies $9 million and takes more than 9 months to uncover and contain. No industry is safe from these increasingly common attacks, yet many companies do not have the right leadership in place to prepare, prevent, and respond to an attack. Raines’ Managing ...

10/01/2021

Raines' next webinar is Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., co-hosted by Patrick Gray and Melissa Oszustowicz with guest Elad Yoran. Whether your organization already has a CISO, is prepared to appoint a CISO/head of cybersecurity, or needs to re-evaluate its board representation, this webinar will feature a wide-ranging, high-level conversation on what leadership decisions to make today to prepare for the ongoing threat of cybersecurity attacks and ransomware. If you’re in the C-suite or responsible for hiring, don’t miss this 30-minute discussion.

The average data breach now costs U.S. companies $9 million and takes more than 9 months to uncover and contain. No industry is safe from these increasingly common attacks, yet many companies do not have the right leadership in place to prepare, prevent, and respond to an attack. Raines’ Managing ...

09/21/2021

Raines’ SVP and Head of Agribusiness Melissa Oszustowicz is at the Women in Agribusiness Summit in Minneapolis today through Thursday! If you are attending the event, please say hi to Melissa!

09/14/2021

Raines’ SVP and Head of Agribusiness Melissa Oszustowicz will be attending the Women in Agribusiness Summit in Minneapolis in person next week, Sept. 21-23! If you are attending the event, be sure to reach out to Melissa!

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08/25/2021

Raines Managing Directors Patrick Gray and Mercedes LeGrand and Vice President Kiel Towns are in Colorado Springs for the Space Foundation's 36th Space Symposium. It's been fantastic to get together in person with clients, colleagues, and friends the past few days and learn about the latest developments and projects in the industry. If you're at the conference, be sure to say hi to the Raines team!

08/10/2021

Raines’ Aerospace & Defense team, including Patrick Gray, Mercedes LeGrand, Kiel Towns, Wayne Worthington, and Eliot Bieletto, will be in person at the Space Foundation's Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Aug. 23 – 26. We can’t wait for this year’s event!

06/17/2021

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06/01/2021

Join Raines’ Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director Lisa Mann in conversation with Fast Company editor-in-chief Stephanie Mehta to discuss how inclusivity fuels innovation, sustainability, higher performance, and a better bottom line. If you’re in senior leadership, marketing, communications, or HR, you won’t want to miss this 30-minute discussion about absorbing the shocks of 2020 and building back a stronger, more impactful company. Register for the June 9 webinar today:
https://rainesinternational.zoom.us/webinar/register/1816225464457/WN_Rbd_jEJcSHa_21jzhWFZ6g

05/27/2021

It's your last chance to sign up for our webinar today! Join us at noon Eastern for a great discussion on agriculture, agtech, and leadership needs. https://rainesinternational.zoom.us/webinar/register/4616210033124/WN_wvlmEBW_TtK5ItALkowe1g

Farming has been around for thousands of years, but investments in agricultural technology have exploded over the past five years. With over $130 billion in assets under management driving a surge in investments, there is a great need for talent in this sector. Where do you find great talent with th...

05/17/2021

Sign up now for Raines’ May 27 webinar featuring Melissa Oszustowicz in conversation with Mark Johnson of Grainbridge, Renata Dinkelmann of Paine Schwartz Partners, and Corey Jorgenson of Indigo about the talent challenges facing the agtech world. Click below to register.

Farming has been around for thousands of years, but investments in agricultural technology have exploded over the past five years. With over $130 billion in assets under management driving a surge in investments, there is a great need for talent in this sector. Where do you find great talent with th...