William H. Rusher Jr.

Chairman, CEO, Rusher, Loscavio & LoPresto

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Company Info: Rusher, Loscavio & LoPresto

Web site: www.rll.com

Address: 2370 Watson Ct., Suite 120, Palo Alto, Calif. 94303

Phone: 650-842-0487

E-mail: brusher@rll.com

Advice: The most important thing for a leader is to get results with a team that has the same value system.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: I look for leaders with exceptional energy, a high degree of integrity, a strong, well-defined value system, and a proven track record through a full business cycle. Excellent communication skills and an ability to manage through metrics, with an emphasis on accountability, are also essential.

Sector specialization: Technology, financial services, professional services, manufacturing, nonprofit

Job function specialization: C-suite, board directors, sales/marketing VPs

Geographical Focus: West Coast, Asia

Companies I often recruit for: NA

Favorite historical figure: Gandhi

Education: Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, BA, History, 1964; Golden Gate Univ., MBA program, no degree

Languages: English

Employment history: Rusher Loscavio & LoPresto, Chairman and CEO, 1977 to present; Gary Nelson & Assoc., Office Manager, 1972-77; Management Recruiters, Division Manager, 1969-72; New York Life Insurance, Agent, 1965-69

Other interests: Family, golf, physical fitness, reading, nonprofit boards

Professional/Membership Affiliations: AESC

Experience in executive search consulting: 38 years

High Profile Placement: CEO, OnTrak Technology, 1997

Other paths I might have pursued: Teacher or coach

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: Diversity. It is becoming increasingly important to work with people from other backgrounds, nationalities, and lifestyles. As the world is becoming flatter, it's essential to create an environment of merit-based performance and appreciation of other’s differences to operate in today’s economy. As information becomes more prevalent, underperforming enterprises will find it difficult to compete.