Torch Group

06/24/2025

Torch Group is pleased to announce that we recently placed Meghan Labot as Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer at The Brand Consultancy, a full-service, independent consultancy delivering outcome-focused, research-driven brand strategy, positioning, and creative solutions.

The Brand Consultancy was seeking a seasoned professional with deep expertise in brand strategy and client relationship management, someone with the confidence and presence to command the room while working closely with the CEO and Chief Research Officer to manage high-profile clients and deliver insightful brand strategies. In addition to being a strategic thinker and hands-on contributor, this leader needed strong business development capabilities to lead new business efforts, a unique combination in the brand strategy space.

Torch Group used passive candidate research to identify Meghan, an accomplished brand strategist and client leader with a unique blend of agency leadership, business development, and hands-on consulting experience. Through competency-based behavioral interviews, the Torch team recognized her collaborative leadership style, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, and ability to inspire confidence as key attributes that fit culturally. Her proven track record of growing client relationships, mentoring teams, and using analytics and research to drive strategic brand solutions made her A PERFECT FIT to help lead The Brand Consultancy’s continued growth and success.

Great job to everyone on the Torch Team for another successful placement!

05/01/2025

Finding the right talent isn’t just about filling a role, it’s about securing leaders who will drive lasting success and align with your organization for the long haul.

At Torch Group, we know that the search partner you choose can make all the difference. Our proven, strategic search process ensures that every candidate we present brings the right mix of expertise, leadership traits, and cultural fit to help your organization thrive.

Get our brochure to learn more about what you can expect when you partner with Torch Group on your next search:
https://torchgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2025/03/Torch-Group-One-Sheet-Final.pdf

02/27/2025

Employee wellness is more than just a trend—it’s a critical factor in engagement and retention. But true wellness extends beyond benefits and programs; it’s about creating a workplace culture where employees thrive.

But what does it take to keep employees happy, engaged and committed at work? https://torchgroup.com/create-a-company-culture-that-drives-employee-wellness-engagement-and-retention/

Employee wellness is a hot topic in the workplace these days. Organizations are focusing as never before on wellness programs read more

02/11/2025

Torch Group is pleased to announce that Michele Torch and Susan Acker recently placed a Director of Hospitality at an international tableware company.

This newly created role is pivotal in driving hospitality sales and expanding the company’s presence in the national hotel sector. The ideal candidate needed to combine strategic relationship-building expertise with a passion for delivering exceptional service to partners.

Torch Group leveraged its proven search methodology to identify the candidate, an accomplished professional with extensive experience in account management and a consistent track record of exceeding sales targets. Her enthusiasm for the tabletop industry and demonstrated ability to forge lasting partnerships made her the PERFECT FIT for this key leadership position.

As Director of Hospitality, the candidate will play an integral role in executing the company’s mission to set new standards of excellence in the hospitality sector, fostering growth through innovative product solutions and extraordinary client service.

Great job to everyone on the Torch Team for another successful placement!

10/30/2024

Discover how following a proven framework can increase the likelihood of finding ideal executive candidates: https://torchgroup.com/mastering-executive-search-using-a-proven-process-to-deliver-results/

08/21/2024

Do you use stay interviews for employee retention? https://torchgroup.com/stop-the-talent-drain-the-power-of-stay-interviews/

06/25/2024

Learn how a strategic and thoughtful hiring process can help you get the greatest return from your next executive hire: https://torchgroup.com/increase-the-value-of-your-executive-hires/

Learn how a strategic and thoughtful hiring process can help you get the greatest return from your next executive hire.

05/30/2024

Learn why organizations are increasingly turning to fractional executives to provide swift, specialized, and strategic solutions to business challenges. https://torchgroup.com/fractional-executive-talent-a-solution-for-times-of-change/

05/14/2024

We are pleased to announce that Susan Acker recently placed Tammy Height as National Sales Director at Angel Bakeries, a renowned, family-owned producer of the world's finest pita.

With a desire to expand the company’s footprint in the foodservice and retail sectors, Angel Bakeries was in need of an experienced professional who could play a pivotal role in developing and implementing effective sales strategies to drive growth in new market segments.

Torch Group used passive candidate research to identify Tammy, a seasoned Sales and Business Development Manager, who has over two decades of experience transforming sales strategies into results with top foodservice, ingredient, and consumer package goods companies. Not only did Tammy possess the right functional skill set, but her interpersonal and soft skills aligned seamlessly with Angel Bakeries’ family-run business company culture.

Another PERFECT FIT™ made by Susan!

04/30/2024

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03/27/2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the success of a product often hinges on your product management team’s capabilities.

As you think about your organization’s talent needs related to product management, it’s important to understand how the senior leader in each functional area, Product Management, Product Development, and New Product Innovation, will contribute to success.

Read Unravelling the Truths of Product Management to learn more: https://torchgroup.com/unravelling-the-truths-of-product-management/

It’s important to understand each functional area of product management & how the senior leadership role contributes to success.

03/19/2024

As a leading executive search firm, Torch Group is dedicated to connecting organizations like yours with top-tier talent. We understand the critical importance of finding the right executives to drive your business. And here’s what you can expect when working with Torch Group:

1️⃣ Dedicated Senior Team Member
2️⃣ Access to Hard-to-Find Passive Candidates
3️⃣ Weekly Communications
4️⃣ Honesty, Integrity and Trust
5️⃣ Value-Added Services

To learn more, get our What to Expect From Torch Group PDF:https://torchgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2024/03/What-to-Expect-From-Torch_Final_03.15.2024.pdf