Rick DeRose Awarded for Excellence in Executive Search
Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Excellence Award presented at annual global conference in New York Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Rick DeRose, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Acertitude, with the AESC Award of Excellence for his impact on the profession. Karen Greenbaum, AESC President & CEO, commented: “Rick DeRose’s stellar career demonstrates a true commitment to the high-quality standards demanded by AESC. As he’s grown his businesses, he has maintained these standards while elevating the profession.” Throughout his 25-plus-year career in the executive search and leadership consulting industry, Rick has founded and built two reputable firms, brought new consultants into the profession, provided a great place for consultants to do meaningful work, and elevated the profession’s reputation. “Rick’s impact in the executive search and leadership consulting domain has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Ed Meyercord, President & CEO of Extreme Networks. Rick has worked closely with the organization on 14 executive appointments in the last six years. “His high standards and commitment to the industry are not merely compliance, but a testament to his unwavering belief in the value of helping people unleash their human [...]





