"The quality of the candidates presented and the time to execute the search far exceeded our expectations. I had originally anticipated this would take several months and was extremely surprised at how quickly and skillfully Sue was able to present us with a slate of high-caliber candidates whose backgrounds matched our strategy to a tee. We were so impressed with all of the candidates we met that it was actually quite a difficult choice for us to make. As a result, we ultimately expanded our director positions from three to four. Sue was a delight to work with -- very professional, thorough and knowledgeable. She was a true partner and advisor to us throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to engage Sue or Cook again."
- Carlos Rodriguez, Principal and Executive Vice President, Driftwood Hospitality Management and President, Driftwood Opportunity Fund G.P.
"I've worked with many search professionals and Sue stands out. She is thorough, really knows her industry, was incredibly responsive, available 24/7, and brought us strong, well-vetted candidates. I highly recommend her."
- Hal Muchnick, President, Kontera
"Sue is excellent. Right result delivered efficiently and effectively. Sue took the time to understand my requirements and proved flexible even before we formally started to work together. Sue does not adopt a 'one size fits all approach'. She not only listens and acts but also contributes and enhances, adding real value."
- Gary Cormack, Chief Executive, Picsolve International
"Susan is a seasoned business executive. Her hands-on operating experience provides a value to my organization which transcends that of a typical executive recruiter."
- Mary Pat Ryan, former Executive Vice President,
Subscriber Sales & Operations, SiriusXM
"All of Susan's searches have been fantastic. There hasn't been one that she didn't do her best at. In the end, she has proven her value at a strategic level, and we consider her an important consultant to our business."
- Elizabeth Semple,Vice President,
Global Human Resources, Eyeblaster
"Over the years, I've come to fully trust Susan's guidance, in fact, my relationship with her extends beyond hiring people - she is a confidant and a trusted business advisor."
- Lance Podell, CEO, Seevast
"This was a crucial assignment for us; we couldn't afford to make a mistake. The candidates Susan presented were excellent; we could have hired any of them... I had other searches running concurrently and this one outshined all the others on every level. We had a great search and hired a great person."
- Mark Josephson, CEO, Outside.In
"Sue Denison is one of the most seasoned and respected media executives I have ever worked with. Her years of experience and insights give her a huge advantage in the recruiting space as she knows what it takes to get the job done. Sue's extensive network of senior management executives lets her mine the best talent for any employer looking for the right person. Cook Associates Executive Search is very discerning and oriented to finding only the most superior candidates for any employer."
- Jaan Janes, CEO of Seevast
"With more of our audience requesting insight and advice about personal career management, and, managing their own divisions from the C-suite level, I knew we needed Sue Denison as a guest on "The Ceslie Show" on our radio network. She was a thoughtful and informative guest and we received a tremendous amount of positive comments via our interactive and social media sources. I'm looking forward to calling on her as a recurring expert guest. Thank you Sue!"
- Ceslie Armstrong, Executive Producer & Editor-in-Chief for CESLIE: The Women's Network