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Acertitude Adds New Global Partner Scott Jacobs
Acertitude, the executive search firm committed to unleashing human potential, announced today that Scott Jacobs has joined the global Technology practice as a partner to help clients around the world harness their single most critical resource — brilliant people at work.
Scott will strategically guide clients through board and C-level searches along with expanding the reach of the firm’s leadership assessment offerings, with a focus on delivering rapid, transformational growth and operational improvements.
His extensive, cross-border experience encompasses working with public and private enterprises across Europe and the Americas, advising clients across their talent agenda. He is exceptionally well-versed in communications infrastructure and services, SaaS, professional services, and the broader technology sectors.
“A well-respected executive in the global technology recruitment space, Scott is an ideal fit for our quickly-scaling tech team,” said Rick DeRose, Acertitude co-founder and managing partner. “His vast experience in C-level search and assessment in conjunction with his extraordinary client-focused mentality will be invaluable to our team and our clients as we continue to scale our global platform with a singular focus on brilliant outcomes and service.”
“I have been blown away by the team at Acertitude,” said Scott. “The ambition of the firm, the laser-focus on client satisfaction, the pace at which we deliver for our clients, and the attention to developing the next generation of talent in the firm resonate immensely with me and make me excited to be here.”
Earlier in his career, Scott worked as a global management consultant for a range of board-level TMT clients. His teams addressed a variety of projects, from multi-million dollar restructuring projects at large organizations to new-business launches for technology start-ups. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
