Business Details
Retained Executive Search Services
Founded in the 1970s, Gilbert Tweed Associates has established itself as a leader in retained executive search, delivering innovative and customized solutions to clients ranging from startups to global corporations. Our women-owned firm operates from New York City with offices across the United States, India, Brazil, and France, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in candidate selection. Our approach prioritizes deep client collaboration, beginning with active listening to understand organizational values and strategic goals. With expertise spanning industries like financial services, technology, life sciences, and infrastructure, we leverage decades of experience to identify executives who align with clients' cultural and operational needs.Our proprietary programs, including InSearch and SpouseSearch, address relocation challenges to ensure successful placements. Backed by long-term client relationships and a track record of repeat business, we maintain rigorous confidentiality and communication throughout the search process. Our team of seasoned consultants combines global reach with specialized industry knowledge, ensuring candidates not only meet technical requirements but also thrive within unique organizational environments. This client-centric methodology has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in executive talent acquisition since the 1970s.
Services
Executive Search
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investor Relations
Leadership Consulting
Talent Acquisition
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in executive search since the 1970s
- Our women-owned firm prioritizes diversity in candidate shortlists
- Global presence with offices in 4 countries across 3 continents
- Proprietary relocation assistance programs increase placement success rates
- Industry-specific consultants with deep networks in 8+ practice areas
Services
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service identifies C-suite and senior-level professionals through targeted research and industry-specific expertise. We develop customized search strategies aligned with organizational culture and strategic goals. Our global network and proprietary programs ensure access to both active and passive candidates for critical leadership roles.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We assess personnel compatibility and cultural fit during merger and acquisition processes. Our due diligence evaluates leadership teams' capabilities and organizational alignment to mitigate integration risks. This service helps clients make informed decisions about talent retention and post-transaction leadership structures.
Investor Relations
Specialized recruitment for investor relations professionals with financial expertise and stakeholder communication skills. We identify executives who can effectively represent corporate strategy to analysts, shareholders, and financial institutions across various industry sectors.
Leadership Consulting
We provide strategic counsel on executive development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Our consultants help companies align leadership capabilities with business objectives through comprehensive assessments and talent management frameworks.
Talent Acquisition
Industry-specific talent acquisition solutions for functional experts in technology, finance, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Our consultants combine deep sector knowledge with global networks to source professionals with specialized technical and leadership competencies.
People
Janet Tweed
CEO & Founder
Janet Tweed founded Gilbert Tweed Associates in the 1970s, establishing it as a leading retained executive search firm. With decades of experience in leadership recruitment, she pioneered innovative search methodologies and built a global network of industry specialists.
Karen L. DelPrete
Managing Partner
Karen L. DelPrete leads financial services and infrastructure practice groups at Gilbert Tweed Associates. With extensive experience in executive recruitment, she specializes in placing senior leaders in banking, capital markets, and infrastructure finance sectors.
Ajay Sood
Managing Partner
Ajay Sood oversees technology and life sciences recruitment initiatives in India. His expertise spans executive search for software, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies, combining regional market knowledge with global leadership requirements.
Marcelo Braga
Managing Director
Marcelo Braga leads executive search operations in Brazil, focusing on industrial and infrastructure sectors. With deep regional expertise, he connects multinational clients with top-tier leadership talent across South American markets.
Neil Greco
Managing Director
Neil Greco specializes in technology sector recruitment, placing executives in software, hardware, and emerging technology companies. His industry knowledge spans both established firms and venture-backed startups in the Boston technology corridor.
Questions
What industries does Gilbert Tweed International specialize in?
We serve 8+ industries including financial services, technology, life sciences, infrastructure, energy, consumer goods, and industrial sectors with dedicated practice groups.
How does your executive search process work?
Our process begins with understanding client needs through active listening, followed by targeted research, candidate assessment, and presenting customized shortlists with comprehensive documentation.
Do you handle international executive placements?
Yes, we have offices in New York, India, Brazil, and France, enabling global executive placements with cultural and regional expertise.
What makes your firm different from other search firms?
We combine 50+ years of experience with proprietary relocation programs, industry-specific consultants, and a focus on cultural fit that ensures long-term placement success.
How do you ensure diversity in candidate shortlists?
Our women-owned firm actively prioritizes diversity through targeted outreach, inclusive search methodologies, and maintaining relationships with professional networks across underrepresented groups.
Can you help with leadership transitions during mergers?
Yes, our M&A advisory service evaluates leadership compatibility and cultural alignment to support successful post-merger integrations and talent retention strategies.
