Shawn Cole

President & Co-Founder at Cowen Partners at Cowen Partners

Serial entrepreneur turned executive headhunter Shawn Cole is the President and Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, a global executive search firm. Shawn helps CEOs and Founders of start-ups to multi-billion dollar companies grow at scale, create value, and drive results with world-class talent.

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Don't worry. There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Bringing on new leadership can be all you need to spur future growth in your organization.

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Shawn Cole

More From Shawn Cole

A Record Number of CEOs Stepped Down Last Year. Here’s Why — and How the Rules of Leadership Are Shifting.

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3 Crucial Strategies for Sustaining Growth in a Competitive Market

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How to Sustain a Family Business Across Generations

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