2. COMPANY OVERVIEW
Executive Summary
David Gomez & Associates, Inc. (DG&A) is a boutique retained search firm headquartered in Chicago, with clients spanning
multiple industries—Consumer, Life Sciences, Specialty—from the Fortune 500, to government agencies and non-profit
organizations.
Through our unique, proprietary search process, we deliver only the most exceptional executive and managerial candidates—
business leaders adept at navigating the complexities inherent to the global economy.
We retain our edge by consistently uncovering high-performance professionals to meet your demands. Our proprietary search
process was developed over thirty years ago and has been continuously refined to ensure we meet the latest challenges. We
do business with integrity, building lasting partnerships that benefit the companies, communities and individuals we serve.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide unparalleled services that are enhanced by the value we place on diversity and inclusion.
Difference
We differentiate our organization through our expertise in
workforce diversity as well as our results-oriented process.
2007 2008
In particular, we have spent the last ten years tracking the
95% 90%
top diversity candidates from major Conferences, MBA
Placement Placement
Programs and Associations. This has provided us the
Rate Rate
opportunity to build a truly inclusive database of top talent.
Our balanced scorecard has achieved unmatched results for
50% 40%
our clients.
Minority Minority
Finally, our consultants are bi/trilingual and possess the Candidates Candidates
background, experience and outlook to engage diverse
candidates at all levels. This capability adds to the distinction
we make from any competitor.
3. BUSINESS SUMMARY
Organization Structure Process Model
Since its inception DG&A has built and maintained a network
Phase I
of nationally connected practice groups. These integrated
Planning
teams are made up of search professionals who have
established highly successful personal practices based on
experience within specific business sectors.
Phase IV Phase II
Our recruitment of top leaders in these industries include
positions within the functional areas of Sales and Marketing, Retention Execution
Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Supply
Chain and Distribution.
Phase III
Closing
Practice Areas
We utilize a highly systematic approach that is
inclusive, time-sensitive, and successful.
Consumer Life Sciences Specialty
Each consultation is a continual commitment to understand
our client’s culture and vital business issues. Beyond the
commitment and a proven methodology, our consultants
themselves make a critical difference, bringing genuine
Hospitals, Systems
Food & Beverage
insight to deliver on our clients' needs. Importantly, the
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
Durable Goods
& Diagnostics
Government
& Services
Education
Nonprofit
same consultants that conduct on-site discussions are
Federal/
Retail
involved in every aspect of the search through completion.
This approach enables us to manage expectations from start
to finish.
4. DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
Workplace Diversity
In today’s economy, workplace diversity is quickly becoming an organizational strategy for competitive advantage.
Companies focused on bringing a broad diversity of thought, input and ideas to the increasingly multi-cultural global
marketplace are best positioned to address the wants and needs of their customers. Leading organizations now integrate
diversity initiatives into their overall human capital strategies and view diversity as a key component to attracting and
retaining top talent.
As a minority-owned firm, we are especially mindful of the value of diversity for an organization’s vitality, creativity and
success. DG&A is committed to helping our clients reach their diversity targets at both the managerial and executive band
widths.
2007 Results 2008 Results
MINORITY*
FEMALE FEMALE
MAINSTREAM MINORITY* 40%
MALE MALE
45% 45%
50% 50%
55% 55% MAINSTREAM
60%
*Definition for minority varies from client-to-client. Percentages above do not count Anglo Female as a minority.
