Business Details
Trusted Executive Recruitment Experts in Milwaukee
Pappas Delaney is a specialized executive recruitment firm dedicated to connecting organizations with top-tier leadership talent. With over 25 years of combined experience in industrial recruitment, our team excels in placing C-suite and VP-level executives in complex environments including private equity transactions, family-owned businesses, and legacy brand transitions. Our proprietary onboarding process ensures candidates are not only vetted rigorously but also positioned for long-term success within client organizations.We focus exclusively on industrial manufacturing and distribution sectors, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver strategic hiring solutions. Our leadership team brings a unique blend of operational insight and executive coaching expertise, enabling clients to navigate leadership gaps and organizational challenges effectively. By maintaining a balance between national reach and personalized service, we provide tailored solutions that align with each client's specific needs.
Services
C-Suite Recruitment
VP-Level Placements
Private Equity Transitions
Family Business Succession
Leadership Onboarding
Highlights and features
- We offer 2-year placement guarantee for executive hires
- Our team specializes in complex private equity transitions
- We implement a proprietary onboarding process for leadership success
- Our recruiters have 25+ years of industrial sector expertise
- We provide personalized service with national-level resources
What people say
Great relationship
Good results
Perfect size
Solid solutions
Exceptional skills
Services
C-Suite Recruitment
Specialized recruitment for CEO, CFO, and COO positions in industrial manufacturing. Our process identifies leaders who drive organizational growth and navigate complex transitions. We focus on cultural fit and strategic vision to ensure long-term success for both candidate and client.
Private Equity Transitions
Executive placement solutions for private equity portfolio companies. We specialize in leadership changes during fund transitions and legacy brand acquisitions. Our expertise ensures seamless leadership continuity while maintaining business operations and growth trajectories.
Leadership Onboarding
Proprietary post-placement support system for new executives. This service includes strategic alignment sessions and organizational culture immersion. Our process reduces ramp-up time and increases retention rates through structured integration planning and ongoing performance assessments.
Family Business Succession
Leadership transition services for family-owned enterprises. We facilitate generational transfers while preserving company culture. Our approach addresses unique challenges of family dynamics and long-term business sustainability through strategic executive placement.
VP-Level Placements
Targeted recruitment for VP operations, sales, and finance roles in manufacturing. Our process identifies candidates with proven track records in scaling industrial operations. We focus on technical expertise and leadership capabilities that align with client growth objectives.
People
Heather Alberti
Chief Executive Officer
25-year recruitment expert in industrial manufacturing with deep operational understanding from her family business experience. Specializes in strategic leadership placement and organizational development for manufacturing clients.
Jay Rosencrantz
Chief Strategy Officer
Executive coach with M&A and corporate strategy background. Focuses on leadership development and organizational alignment. Brings operational insight from Amoco Oil and executive search experience to client solutions.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on industrial manufacturing and distribution sectors for executive recruitment needs.
Do you work with private equity firms?
Yes, we specialize in leadership transitions for private equity portfolio companies and fund-to-fund transactions.
What makes your recruitment process unique?
Our proprietary onboarding system ensures candidates are strategically positioned for success within client organizations.
How do you handle family business succession?
We address unique family dynamics while maintaining business continuity through strategic leadership placement.
What is your placement guarantee?
We offer a 2-year guarantee for all executive placements, ensuring long-term satisfaction with hires.
