Our Team
She brings 16+ years of executive recruitment experience preceded by a successful career in Fortune 500 companies and agencies. She has held executive marketing, shopper and sales positions at companies such as Ocean Spray, Sara Lee, Tropicana and the J. Brown Agency.
Since 2004, Joan has successfully led and executed countless senior searches in shopper marketing/omni- channel, digital, advanced analytics/research, experiential, account management, brand marketing, finance, business development and sales.
Joan's combined client and agency experience provides her with the unique ability to understand the needs of her clients as well as the intricacies of the positions we are hired to fill. She has developed an outstanding track record and stellar reputation as a trusted advisor for clients and candidates alike. Joan's industry knowledge, dedication and extensive network enrich NorthStar Executive Search and provides valuable insights into the job market and the specific needs of their clients.
Joan received her MBA from Boston College and BA from University of Vermont. Joan is a skiing, biking and traveling enthusiast.
Utilizing her background and understanding of presentation, Susan works with individuals in Resume Development – guiding clients in understanding their accomplishments and key skills, and in defining their desired role.
Susan's industry knowledge and dedication enriches NorthStar Executive Search and provides our clients with valuable insight into specific needs of your company and each search.
Additionally, as the Owner of Bralan Consulting, Susan focuses on efficiency - helping companies and individuals choose the right resources to meet their needs and implement processes that allow them to grow.
At NorthStar, Carol leverages her extensive background in marketing, strategy, and insights enabling her to truly understand an opportunity and identify the best talent for the job.
Carol holds a B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University and an M.B.A from Emory University.
He conceived the first US agency dedicated to Shopper Marketing, and architected a groundbreaking joint venture with a sales organization, creating a true concept-to-checkout capability.
He is a sought-after advisor to both blue-chip brand marketers and leading retailers, providing guidance in how to survive the challenges of competing in an increasingly complex environment.
Jon is often a featured speaker at industry conferences.
Before becoming a search consultant Susan was CEO of North American Operations for Cemusa, a global outdoor advertising company. While at Meredith Corporation, she was Senior Vice President, Group Publisher of Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, American Baby Group and Hispanic Ventures. She has been in senior leadership roles at Reader's Digest and Pluzynski Associates, a leading catalog, creative and marketing agency.
Susan has successfully led and executed senior searches in emerging technology, digital/social/media, marketing, market research, audience development, luxury/lifestyle and customer service. During her years as an executive search consultant, Susan has developed an outstanding track record and reputation as a trusted strategist and advisor for her clients and candidates alike. Susan's industry knowledge and dedication enriches NorthStar Executive Search and provides our clients valuable insight into the job market as well as the specific needs of each search.
Susan is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
