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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
Areas of Expertise
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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