Wednesday 10th Feb 2010
Calibre One News
Calibre One acquires Leading Edge Partners
Leading UK based executive search firm announces acquisition of Silicon Valley based Leading Edge Partners
Building on the heritage of both firms in the technology space, the acquisition is a key stage in the strategic positioning of Calibre One as the World’s leading technology specialist Executive Search firm. Building on an already significant footprint in the US, the acquisition of Leading Edge furthers the existing network, reach and expertise of the firm and also provides a springboard into Asia.
“Leading Edge Partners has long been a firm we have admired for the quality of the work they do, especially within the semiconductor and electronics field as well as the fast-emerging cleantech space. Their track record in building Executive teams for companies such as Tesla, Xilinx and Atheros Communications made them an obvious fit for the firm,” said James Brocket, Managing Partner and co-Founder of Calibre One. “The enhanced network and industry expertise they bring will be a massive benefit to our clients.”
About Calibre One
Calibre One is a leading, international executive search organisation based in Europe and North America. The firm specialises in building main board and senior management teams for Venture Capital and Private Equity backed high growth technology, media and telecommunications businesses. Over its ten year history Calibre One has successfully delivered numerous searches across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.
Visit calibreone.com for further information.
About Leading Edge Partners
Leading Edge Partners is a Silicon Valley based executive search firm, established in 1985, specialising in the technology markets within the US, EMEA and APAC. Their client roster includes some of Fortune’s 100 fastest-growing companies, as well as the portfolio companies of some of the world’s leading venture capital investors.
