Brian Sullivan

Chairman, CEO, CTPartners

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Company Info: CTPartners

Web site: www.ctnet.com

Address: 1166 Ave. of the Americas, New York, N.Y., 10036

Phone: 212-588-3508

E-mail: bsullivan@ctnet.com

Advice: Be consistent in messaging, so you can develop leadership skills.

Qualities sought in emerging leaders: The ability to listen and answer questions clearly and succinctly

Sector specialization: Financial services, private equity

Job function specialization: CEOs

Geographical Focus: Global

Education: Lehigh Univ., BS, Finance, 1976; Denver Univ., MBA 1978

Languages: English

Employment history: CTPartners, Chairman and CEO, 2004 to present; Heidrick & Struggles, 1988-2002 (acquired Sullivan & Co., 1999)

Other interests: Charitable interest: InStride, a therapeutic horseback-riding academy for special needs children and adults

Professional/Membership Affiliations: Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, First Priority Bank of Florida; Assn. of Executive Search Consultants; Economic Club of New York

Experience in executive search consulting: 21 years

High Profile Placement: Markets (2004, has been promoted to CEO in 2007)

The global business trend that will most influence corporate performance in the future: The emergence of younger leaders thanks to Internet companies, which accelerate the rejuvenation on the positive.