Client Testimonials

“Thank you for your great work. Kleiner Perkins and I would most definitely welcome working with you again.”

- Wen Hsieh
Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

 

“The Brentwood Group’s market knowledge, sense of urgency and aggressive methodology resulted in the identification and presentation of 5 candidates to TriQuint in the initial few weeks of the search. Frank Moscow and Tom Haley worked diligently with the TriQuint Board, executive team and me to analyze each candidate, complete detailed references and drive the process to a rapid and successful conclusion. They were on top of every detail and added value throughout each stage of the search.

This complex national search was successfully concluded in 53 days!”

- Ralph Quinsey
President & CEO, TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

 

“I give you the highest possible ratings in the categories of professionalism, industry knowledge and responsiveness.”

- Kevin Kennedy
CEO & President, Avaya, Inc.

 

“The Brentwood Group does a great job of coalescing on the right requirements and gaining commitment from all of the key stakeholders in the process.

Brentwood provides the reach, capability and sophistication of a national/ international firm with best in class, hands-on boutique search firm service.”

- Scott Gibson, Gibson Enterprises
Chairman of the Board: Radisys Corp.
Board Member: TriQuint Semiconductor

 

“Brentwood runs the best search process I’ve experienced. They are methodical, organized and work very hard.”

- Chris Norris
President & CEO, Alta Devices, Inc.

 

“Excellent candidates; you showed us people that we would not have found on our own. This was a fast search that exceeded expectations. Your service, attitude and speed will keep you as a preferred provider.”

- Bill Sundermeier
President, Gov’t Systems, FLIR Systems Corp.

 

“The CEO candidate you identified is outstanding. I was especially impressed by the frank feedback to us early on in the search. I have already recommended you to my partners and I am looking forward to working with you guys again.”

- Andy Rappaport
Partner, August Capital

 

“Brentwood worked with me to clearly articulate and communicate these new roles to the Board, management team and potential candidates, insuring that everyone in the process was well aligned. By crisply defining the roles and reporting relationships in advance of the search, addressing organizational issues and opportunities up front, Frank helped set this search up for success.

Frank introduced us to well-screened, high quality candidates from all around the country. The diversity of candidates ranged from senior executives at F100 companies to top officers at early and mid stage technology affirms. Brentwood’s screening and evaluation of the candidates was insightful and on target. Most refreshingly, however, Frank was never ‘selling us’ on a candidate like most other search firms. Instead, he delivered clear, concise analysis of each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, providing Digimarc real value.

I enjoyed working with Brentwood and look forward to the opportunity of working with The Brentwood Group again on future projects.”

- Bruce Davis
Chief Executive Officer, Digimarc Corp.

 

“Great work at Alta!  I’m a fan – and that’s why I recommended you!”

- Ira Ehrenpreis
General Partner, Technology Partners

 

“Executive search firms are different – VERY different. We engaged with two search firms over 18 months to conclude the CEO & President search for Electro Scientific Industries. The first firm, a California-based organization, was disappointing. The Brentwood Group, based in the Pacific Northwest, met all of our expectations and we filled the position in minimum time.

We successfully hired an outstanding candidate who fit the model of ‘the right person for the position, and who wasn’t looking for a change’. You drove the process forward effectively as a facilitator, keeping the Board moving in the right direction. This search was an outstanding success. On behalf of the entire Board, we enjoyed working with you and are happy to recommend you to others.”

- Jon Tompkins
Chairman, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

 

“The Brentwood Group has successfully concluded multiple CxO/VP level executive searches in our clean tech and high technology portfolio. The caliber of candidates, search process, level of communication and counsel has always been first rate. Brentwoodis very effective, results driven and easy to work with.”

- Alain Harrus
Partner, Crosslink Capital

 

“I found that the candidates were a solid match for our position from a technical and managerial perspective. We had very professional interactions; even when things got difficult, we were able to professionally work through the crisis. You always responded within a few hours and kept us informed during the process. You were able to work with high intensity and seemed to have fun doing it. I like you guys! You’re professional and experienced.”

- Sharon Parker
Director, Human Resources, JDS Uniphase Corp.

 

“The process was professional, quick, and efficient. You gained access to some very high caliber candidates AND were able to successfully pique their interest in Eleven Wireless. You were a voice of wisdom and reason – much needed and appreciated.”

- Eric Rosenfeld
Managing Partner, Capybara Ventures

 

“Sounds like you did an amazing job on the search. Wen and the board are very pleased with the outcome. We look forward to working with you on future projects.”

- Jordan Ormont
Human Capital Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

 

“CxO/VP level, public or private technology firms, Brentwood is a great senior executive search partner and one I have been successful with over a dozen times.”

“The Brentwood team is honest, candid, has great communications, and is results focused. They are very easy and enjoyable to work with.”

- Scott Gibson, Gibson Enterprises
Chairman of the Board: Radisys Corp.
Board Member: TriQuint Semiconductor

 

“You made every step along the way easy for me and my staff. From crafting the description to screening, to reporting on the vetting process to interviews and close, you made my part seem easy.”

“We experienced absolutely fabulous service from both Frank and Jim. I thought they both did a great job of understanding our needs. I don’t expect anyone to know this industry, but you did a good job learning enough about us to help us find the person we needed. I also believe that you’ve done a great job representing us to candidates to get them interested in meeting with us.”

- Jim Plymale
CEO, Clinicient, Inc.

 

“Thank you for the exceptional work that you and your team provided in finding the new General Manager for the Portland Operations. What is unique about The Brentwood Group is how they stood with us as partners, even when FLIR changed the search specification midway through the process. The Brentwood Group stepped it up, redoubled their efforts to ensure success. They did a great job, successfully concluding the search with a strong, capable candidate that exceeded our expectations. That extra effort and subsequent results earns my strongest recommendation.”

- Bill Sundermeier
President, Gov’t Systems Group, FLIR Systems, Inc.