According to Elaine Hughes, founder and chief executive officer of executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co., “The cfo is the financial ‘consigliere’ and strategist to the ceo as well as to the board. The job requires a new level of sophistication.” Excerpt from WWD.com – August 22, 2017 Article by: Vicki M Young (paid […]
Excerpt from WWD, May 18, 2017ralph-lauren-talks-partnership-naming-new-ceo “But Elaine Hughes, chief executive officer of E.A. Hughes, an executive search firm, was positive about Louvet’s hiring. “The good news for most of these package goods people, the shift has happened where branding is so important, and they’re experts at that. They understand how to develop sustainable brands, […]
April 14, 2017 – Executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co. has placed former Ralph Lauren executive Barbara Garces as chief digital officer (CDO) of Citizen Watch America. Recruiting partner Ann MacCarthy led the assignment. In this new role, Ms. Garces will lead the development and implementation of the company’s digital strategy across all Citizen […]
Excerpt from WWD.com – March 20, 2017 Article by Evan Clark (paid subscription required) “The problems plaguing the industry have more to do with the historic structural sustainability of these organizations than the single individual at the helm, particularly if at the helm there’s been a succession of changes over a short period of time,” […]
Excerpt from WWD.com – August 16, 2016 Elaine Hughes, founder, president and chief executive officer of the company bearing her name. “They want firms that are owner-driven,” she added. E.A. Hughes Executive Search Affiliates With IRC Article by David Moin (paid subscription required)
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Excerpt from Crain’s New York Business – November 10, 2014 “Coach did a phenomenal job at marketing their brand at their price point, and they were the only game in town,” said Elaine Hughes, who runs retail-executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co. “Now someone’s come in and it’s competition.” Rocky start for Coach […]
Excerpt from WWD.com – October 8, 2014 Elaine Hughes, president of executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co., noted that “Glenn was not a conventional choice for the ceo role and came under fire from Wall Street for not showing results fast enough. However, his strategic approach to reviving the business’ profitability proved Wall Street […]
Excerpt from CNBC – July 21, 2014 Elaine Hughes, founder and CEO of executive search firm E.A. Hughes, said the problem is far too prevalent in the industry. “Part of the [retail CEO’s] responsibility is to create succession planning,” Hughes said. “They get a little confused, particularly in publicly traded companies. They think the name […]
Excerpt from CrainsNewYork.com – June 23, 2014 “For women who want to have a contemporary, tailored fit, there’s few [options],” said Elaine Hughes, chief executive of retail executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co. “Even in stores like [Saks and Neiman], its just private label business [the store’s own brands] at those price points.” […]
