Cathy Sutherland brings 30 years of executive search experience recruiting exceptional leaders for clients. She specializes in the consumer sector, placing senior leaders across functions including General Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Communications. In addition to her depth in Consumer, Cathy has led Human Resources searches across a variety of industries.   

Professional Focus

  • 30 years’ experience in executive search with specialization in the consumer sector
  • Proven track record of searches for C-suite, SVP, VP, senior director, and other roles across general management, marketing, sales, R&D, supply chain, communications and government affairs
  • Proven expertise in the human resource function, with successful appointments to CHRO, HR generalist, total rewards, HR Operations, and talent management roles across industries
  • Advocate for women in business with experience moderating and participating in panel discussions at GSK Consumer, PepsiCo, and other industry events

Business Expertise

  • Founder of Sutherland Gets Talent, a retained search firm focused on serving small to medium sized consumer clients
  • Principal in the Consumer & Retail Practice at a leading executive search firm with private equity clients
  • Managing Director and Executive Search Consultant at a global talent advisory and executive search firm
  • Executive VP and Search Consultant with Kensington International
  • Founder of cgsQuest, Inc., an executive search firm

Additional Expertise

  • Global Public Affairs & Communications
  • Sales & Marketing
  • General Management
  • Industrial Sector

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science – Providence College, Providence Rhode Island

Affiliations & Awards

  • Board Member, Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey (2022-2023)
  • Board Director, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, NJ (2019-2021)
  • Steering Committee and Sponsorship Committee Member, Network of Executive Women (2015-2020)
  • Board Member, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (2008-2012)

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