Benson will lead top HR executive search firm to even greater growth, while founder Bob Gatti becomes Chairman Emeritus, and Judy Banker is promoted to Managing Director, Gatti & Associates reports

Medfield, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/02/2015 -- Effectively immediately, Alice Koehn Benson will become President and CEO of Gatti & Associates, the company reports. Founder Bob Gatti will move into the role of Chairman Emeritus and Judy Banker will be promoted to Managing Director. In addition to now leading Gatti & Associates as President and CEO, Benson will also work to help further the growth of the parent company, Search Enterprises.

"It is a real honor to be asked to lead Gatti & Associates," Benson stated. "Gatti & Associates is known as one of the top Human Resources executive search firms and has been for decades. I am confident that even greater things await the company in the future. Bob Gatti's hard work has made this firm what it is today; his integrity is legendary in the industry. We are all very grateful for his legacy and for building such an incredible organization. I am excited about the opportunity," Benson stated.

Since the company's founding in 1985, Gatti & Associates has become one of the world's top specialists at identifying key talent for Human Resources leadership positions. With a record of success that includes completing 5000 searches, this HR executive search firm is one of the most reliable and resourceful in the industry. The company's employees have over 250 years of collective experience in Human Resources and a cutting-edge database of more than 50,000 records, ensuring that Gatti & Associates has the resources to consistently deliver impressive results.

Prior to joining Gatti & Associates, Benson held a number of leadership roles, including Executive Vice President at the London-based Life Sciences retainer based search firm Coulter Partners and President of Prestonwood Associates, a recognized search leader focused on the Technology and Innovation, Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors. Benson also built and led her own executive search firm. Prior to executive search, she spent over 10 years in Human Resources roles for industry leaders including Lotus, PTC, Bolt Beranek and Newman and Bank of Boston. Benson will oversee the day-to-day workings of the busy firm while also ably leading the organization to its next stage of growth. Benson sits on the boards of WEST (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology) and the Weston Council on Aging.

In conjunction with these highly significant moves, esteemed Senior Vice President and Partner Judy Banker will take on more responsibility as Managing Director of Gatti & Associates. Judy is a leader with a keen sense of her clients' unique cultures and strategic needs. She has worked tirelessly for over 25 years, helping make Gatti into the industry-leading organization it is today. Like Benson, Banker is also an engaged member of the community, serving on the advisory board of reacHIRE, a group that helps women transition back into the workforce.

Reflecting on the new developments and founder Bob Gatti's impressive career, Benson elaborated, "I'm grateful that he's going to stay involved, provide advice, counsel and deep understanding of Gatti's clients and its unique approach to search."

About Gatti & Associates
Since 1985, Gatti & Associates has been instrumental in driving 5,000 successful searches helping clients build their talent bases and helping HR professionals build their careers. Beginning with a deep understanding of their clients' needs and goals, they draw on a national network to find talented HR leaders who transform institutions.

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Benson's appointment will strengthen leading HR placement firm in crucial ways, help it achieve further growth, Gatti & Associates reports

Medfield, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/05/2015 -- Gatti & Associates announced the appointment of Alice Koehn Benson, previously of Coulter Partners, to the position of Senior Vice President, Executive Search. Benson will play a leading role in helping to extend the reach of Gatti & Associates as she focuses on placing Human Resources executives in positions across the country and in every industry. Founded in 1985, Gatti & Associates is one of the nation's leading Human Resources executive search and placement firms.

"We couldn't be happier to welcome Alice Koehn Benson aboard," Gatti & Associates founder and President Bob Gatti said, "Her valuable experience and proven leadership abilities are going to make the Gatti & Associates team even stronger than before. We all look forward to working with Alice and benefiting from everything she has to offer."

Before coming to Gatti & Associates, Benson was an Executive Vice President at the Boston office of Coulter Partners, a global-scale executive search specialist. Prior to that, she led Prestonwood Associates, greatly raising the company's profile during her time as President and turning it into a clear leader in executive search for the technology and health care sectors.

Throughout her career, Benson has also displayed a deep, generous commitment to community engagement. She was a founding member and chair of the Weston Community Health Coalition, for example, a group that works to meet the health needs of youth and the elderly in the area. Benson currently holds seats on the boards of the Weston Council on Aging and Women Enterpreneurs in Science and Technology, while also volunteering her time in local schools.

Thanks to her impressive skill set, more than 17 years of industry experience, and highly effective leadership, Benson's appointment as Senior Vice President, Executive Search, at Gatti & Associates will further strengthen the company as it focuses on becoming even more of a leader in the field of Human Resources executive search and placement. Over the course of nearly three decades, Gatti & Associates has placed more than 5,000 senior-level Human Resources professionals in positions across the U.S. and in every industry, and the company continues to grow in reach and effectiveness.

As a leading HR executive recruiting firm, Gatti & Associates brings impressive levels of specialized knowledge to the task, with the company's search experts boasting more than 250 years of combined experience. This focus consistently allows Gatti & Associates to fill hr executive jobs in more suitable and satisfying ways than any other company in the country, and the addition of Alice Koehn's Benson talents and capabilities will make it even more effective.

About Gatti & Associates
Since 1985, Gatti & Associates has provided specialized senior-level Human Resources search and placement services across the country and for every industry. The company's intense focus and unrivaled depth of organizational HR experience allow it to reliably find and place the most qualified and suitable candidates for every high-level Human Resources position.

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