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Introduction

The Overture Group’s Executive and Professional Search Services are designed to assist clients in finding the right people to fill key roles in their organization.

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Client Services

Professional Search

• Retained/Engaged - (Performance based billing)

Interim Staffing

• Projects• Staff Augmentation

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Firm History• The Overture Group’s origin was in the mid 1990’s when

McGladrey, (a major middle market focused accounting and consulting firm) formed an executive search practice

• McGladrey exited the entire Strategy and Human Capital practice in 2010. This included its strategy, human resources, executive compensation, and search practice

• The Overture Group was formed in July 2010

• Today the firm has offices in Illinois and Iowa

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The Overture Niche• Mid-market companies including privately held, private equity owned and small

publicly traded companies.• Industries we serve (including but not limited to):

- Manufacturing and Distribution (our largest sector at 40% of our clients)- Services- Professional Services - Not-for-Profit- Financial Services- Health Care

• Recruitment for management and executive positions in:- Accounting/Finance- Operations - Human Resources- IT Management- General Management

• Salary levels typically between $100K and $300K

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The Overture Difference• Dedication to middle market organizations • 90% of our candidates are on the job 3 years later (industry average 60%)• Commitment to understanding our clients’ business

– We visit the client’s facility and meet with key personnel involved in the hiring decision.

– We gain a thorough understanding of the position specifications, organizational culture, financial performance and key business strategies and challenges.

• Ability to offer value-added services: – Compensation benchmarking surveys – Leadership/management assessments – Comprehensive on-boarding

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Typical SearchesFinancial and Accounting

• CFO• Controller• Assistant Controller• Senior Financial Analyst

Human Resources• VP of HR• HR Manager

Information Technology• Director of IT• CIO

Operations• VP of Manufacturing• Operations Management• Quality Assurance• Supply Chain Management

Executive• President• General Manager• COO

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Capabilities

• In-depth knowledge of retained search

• Eight full-time recruiters with an average of 15 years experience

• Proven and successful methodologies

• Flexible and scalable solutions

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Recruitment Methodology

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The Overture NetworkMember of Various Professional and Industry Associations

• American Production and Inventory Control Society• Valley Industrial Association• Illinois Manufacturing Association• National Association of Corporate Directors• Financial Executive Institute• Association for Corporate Growth• American Institute of CPA’s and State Societies• Vistage – Largest CEO Network• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)• Private Directors Association

• Sponsor of Manufacturing and Distribution Executive Clubs

• Facilitator and close associate of Controller/CFO, and Executive Leadership Groups

• Strong network of referral sources including:• Middle market focused accounting firms• Boutique consulting firms• Middle market focused financial institutions

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Benefits of Working with The Overture Group

• Capabilities to help you better determine your needs including assistance with position descriptions and position specification documents.

• Dedicated and focused team based efforts resulting in sourcing highly qualified candidates.

• Objectivity throughout the recruiting and interview process.

• Accelerated contribution and integration of the new candidate into company due to our effective on-boarding process.

• Ability to benchmark compensation when required.

• Significantly increased likelihood that client will recruit a long-term candidate due to our processes and expertise – Not just a “quick fill”.

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Contact InformationIllinois Office:

John Liacone, Managing [email protected] (office)/630.632.4738 (cell)

Bob Lindeman, Managing [email protected] (office)/847.910.7035 (cell)

Bill Wright, [email protected] (office)/847.471.3302 (cell)

Iowa Office:

Brandi Mueller, Managing [email protected] (office)

Chad Melloy, [email protected] (office)

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