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Graduating from business school just as Mo began his career in search, this candidate was an investment banker grappling with the classic “what’s next?” question. She made an early leap into fintech—before it was widely recognized as an industry—by joining a global fintech leader. At that mid-sized public company, we placed two strong team members under her leadership. She was later recruited into a corporate development role at one of the most respected payments companies, where her star continued to rise. Eventually, a universal bank brought her on to lead corporate development for its credit card division. We were proud to support this group by placing several top Managing Directors. Fulfilling her long-held goal of moving into operations, she now leads a growing business unit at the bank. We’re grateful for her continued trust in Gobu Associates to deliver exceptional talent. (Mark)
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We’ve had the privilege of working with this client for over 20 years—he was one of Mo’s very first. A true jack-of-all-trades, he’s worked across financial services, healthcare, insurance, media, and technology. At his core, he’s one of the most respected corporate development executives on the street, known for his sharp negotiation skills, pragmatic thinking, and strategic mindset. In recent years, he has transitioned—alongside a longtime mentor—into a CFO role at a Fortune 150 company. While his responsibilities have broadened, his dealmaking expertise remains unmatched. We've partnered on over 20 placements with him, and many of those hires have gone on to become executives themselves—a testament to his talent and impact as a leader.
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Given his top-performer status at a leading consulting firm, this candidate was a particularly tough close. He was on the fast track and likely would have made Partner, but I convinced him to join the strategy group of a leading investment bank—his first move out of professional services. After several years, he transitioned to another bank, eventually becoming Global Head of Strategy and Product Development in Asset Management. His most significant move, however, came when he joined a former colleague at one of the world’s largest asset managers, with over $1 trillion under management. He started as Head of Strategy and was soon promoted to COO. While leading strategy, we placed a VP under him who now holds the Head of Strategy role. A rewarding experience placing a standout candidate who later became a valued client.
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With dual degrees in applied mathematics and computer science, this candidate began her career after graduating from one of the world’s top universities, working in investment banking and private equity across New York and Asia before business school. She was a fast-tracked consultant covering financial institutions before we recruited her to a leading consumer products company, where she focused on strategy, operations, transformation, and brand launches. After five years, though we had another opportunity lined up (we value long-term relationships), she chose a different path and joined a major e-commerce company, first in European strategy, then as a general manager across several countries. More recently, she’s held several roles at a leading software company and now serves as Global Head of Corporate Development. I was excited when she reached out a few years ago to lead a search for her team. We knew it would be a tough order given her standards, but Marci Gershel identified the right candidate. After an exhaustive process, he ultimately passed, but the relationship was positive, and we hope to work with her again—she still takes my calls, and I’m honored by that.
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