M. Ward Perrott
I have been an Executive Search Consultant to the “Ecommerce, Multi-Channel and Direct Marketing” industry since 1989. My clients are some of the best known “Multi-Channel” marketers in the world. They are companies that contact their customers via the internet, catalogs and direct mail. I have developed an extensive network of relationships with the people that make these companies thrive. I have always loved working with the people that figure out what type of marketing vehicle to use (email, catalog, direct mail, etc.) and when to use it to get people to react… either by visiting a website, buying from a catalog, picking up a phone to talk to someone or going into a store to shop. The people I know and like to work with are the ones who develop ecommerce strategies, manipulate databases, create beautiful catalogs and source products in exotic places. They are the “out of the box” thinkers who constantly seek ways to meet the challenges that an ever changing marketplace brings. The executives I have had the pleasure of working with have been responsible for taking entrepreneurial ideas and turning them into viable businesses that serve the B-B and B-C communities both domestically and internationally.
Give me a call and I will be happy to tell you as much about my experience as you need (203) 431-6565 x12.
My History
(1999-Present) Partner, Madison Executive Search, Ridgefield CT
Formed the company with my Partner, Mimi D’Amelio, to continue serving the Ecommerce, Multi-Channel and Direct Marketing Industry the way we know best… with open and honest dialog, hard work and a respect for the people we are working with.
Responsible for New Business Development, Client management, Interview/Candidate screening, etc.
(1989-1999) The Resource Group, Norwalk CT
The largest Executive Search firm specializing in the recruitment of Direct Marketing professionals. After several years of developing my skills in research, candidate sourcing, training and development recruiting, business development, contract negotiation and client management I was promoted in 1995 to SVP and I became responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s largest office.
(1995-1999) Senior Vice President
*Top performer from 1994 to 1999 developing clients such as GE, Oriental Trading Company, Orvis etc…
(1991-1995) Vice President
(1989-1991) Senior Associate
(1987-1989) Fairfaxx Management, Associate
Personal
In 1985 I graduated from The University of Colorado in Boulder with a B. S. in Political Science. I was born in 1962. I am married and have 2 children.
My interests are my kids, golf, rugby and being on a boat any chance I get.
Mimi D’Amelio
My career in recruiting started in 1987 with a company called Weatherby Associates in Norwalk, CT that specialized in the recruitment of healthcare professionals. I began as an office assistant and quickly moved onto the phone recruiting and screening candidates for the Partners. In 1989 I was recruited to a new firm called The Resource Group. During the ten years I was there I helped it to become the largest Executive Search Consulting firm specializing in the Direct Marketing field. This is where my love of executive search really took off. I started working with Creative, Merchandising and Marketing and Database professionals that were fun and exciting to talk to. They were driven to succeed and never stood still. I eventually took responsibility for all the day to day operations, planning and recruiting functions for the company. I have always remained a recruiter at heart taking great joy in working with my clients and candidates.
In 1999, I co-founded Madison Executive Search and have enjoyed continuing to serve the needs of the marketplace now known as “multi-channel”. We work with the best and brightest people in the industry and because of them I have never stopped enjoying the process of Executive Search Consulting.
My History
(1999-Present) Partner, Madison Executive Search, Ridgefield CT
Manage all the day to day operations and planning for the company including: Recruiting, Business development, Research, Database, Daily scheduling, Finance and Accounting Manage staff of recruiters and researchers.
Act as chief tactician and task master.
(1989-1999) The Resource Group, Norwalk CT
(1996-1999) Vice President
Reported directly to the Partners. Managed relationships with clients such as Coldwater Creek, Knights Limited and American Family Publishers. Coordinated all day to day activities and schedules for a team of seven recruiters. Managed all office operations.
(1992-1996) Assistant Vice President
(1989-1992) Senior Associate
Personal
I am married and have 2 children. I love the beach and spending time with my family and friends.