Tom Johnston
Tom possesses an exceptional track record in the field of search. Throughout his career since 1988, he has ventured into various industries and roles. However, his central mission has always revolved around assisting executive search firms in discovering talent, encompassing roles from Associates to Global Managing Partners.
As a proactive executive, Tom is dedicated to the unwavering quest for top-tier industry-specific talent. His leadership and innovative thinking have brought valuable insights and a broad perspective on business and competitive challenges that impact the selection of human capital to emerging and globally leading companies.
Matthew Stovsky
Matt Stovsky serves as a Senior Talent Partner at Synova Search Group, boasting numerous years of expertise in identifying, evaluating, and positioning candidates spanning from mid-level to the C-Suite within the industrial and technology domains. Prior to joining Synova Search Group, Matt held the position of Senior Talent Partner in the Executive Search practice at Integrity Power Search. Furthermore, he initiated his professional journey in the Professional Search division at ZRG Partners.
Notably, Matt is the visionary behind LinkedHire, an AI-driven platform designed to empower recruiters in enhancing their efficiency and streamlining the candidate qualification process.
Brian Offutt
Brian Offutt is a Senior Advisor at Synova, where he consults with clients on their talent strategies and executive search needs. Previously he served as the Chief Workforce Innovation & Operations Officer at Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. Brian focused on shaping the future of the company's global workforce and workplace, assuring that innovation, agility, inclusivity and equity were at the core of how the agency operated.
Prior to that, Brian served as Managing Director at Medialink, overseeing the firm’s Talent Practice providing executive search and organizational strategy and design services to MediaLink’s clients. Brian also served as executive sponsor of MediaLink’s internal people programs, including staff development.
Charles Apgar
Charles is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in account management, marketing and operations. With a career spanning over 30 plus years, he has left an indelible mark on the marketing landscape and has made significant contributions in multiple industries.
Charles’s marketing journey encompasses two decades with Eclipse Marketing, where he served as a key figure in the entertainment industry. Working with renowned clients such as Comcast/NBC Universal, Time Warner Cable, and DirecTV.
Charles made a seamless transition to the executive search industry, joining ZRG Partners four years ago. His strategic insights and leadership were instrumental in propelling ZRG Partners from a boutique firm to a major player in the executive search arena.
Jack Johnston
Jack is currently a senior at the University of Arizona. He has initiated and established numerous businesses and organizations, with a strong determination to launch more in the future. My areas of focus revolve around Entrepreneurship and Recruiting.
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Synova's area of expertise lies in recruiting and sourcing talent for search and recruitment firms globally. Leadership possess a comprehensive perspective, having been involved in the industry from various avenues is stragegically positioned to leverage the best practices accumulated over three decades to introduce a fresh perspective to the field of search and recruitment.
The overarching goal of Synova is to establish a central hub where search professionals can cultivate and expand their practices, and where individuals aspiring to embark on a career in the search industry can make their debut. In line with this vision, an industry referral program has been crafted to align a select group of strategic partners with the company's growth strategy.
The primary draw of Synova will center on a fundamental principle: the distribution of profits among those who contribute to the work. The profit-sharing mechanism will adhere to a straightforward formula directly proportional to revenue generation.
