Comms Search Places Senior Director of Investor Public Relations at Hines in New York
27 August 2024 by Max Forsyth
About Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment, development, and management firm renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. With operations in 240 cities across 27 countries, Hines manages a portfolio of assets that exceed $160 billion in value. The firm's focus on quality and its forward-thinking approach has positioned it as a leader in the real estate industry.
The Challenge
Hines identified the need for a Senior Director of Investor Public Relations to strengthen its PR strategy and investor relations in an increasingly competitive investment management market. The role was crucial for engaging with key stakeholders, enhancing Hines’ brand awareness, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with investors.
Recognizing the importance of this strategic position, Hines turned to Comms Search & Selection for their expertise in recruiting exceptional communications professionals. Our task was to find a candidate who not only possessed the technical skills and experience but also shared Hines’ vision and values.
The Recruitment Process
Max Forsyth, MD and Founder at Comms Search & Selection, led the recruitment process. Max collaborated closely with Hines to gain a deep understanding of their organizational culture, strategic goals, and the specific requirements of the Senior Director of Investor Public Relations role. This insight was essential in identifying candidates who would thrive within Hines’ culture.
Leveraging our extensive network and rigorous search methodology, we conducted a thorough search to identify potential candidates. After a comprehensive screening and interview process, we presented a shortlist of highly qualified professionals to Hines.
The Successful Candidate
Jamie Letica emerged as the ideal candidate for the role. Jamie joined Hines from Citi, where she had spearheaded their wealth management corporate communications. Her expertise, strategic vision, and proven track record of successfully raising financial institutions' profiles across the investment management industry and media stood out.
The Hines View
Teo Do, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Hines:
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As the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Hines, I am delighted to share our positive experience with Comms Search & Selection in our recent search for a Senior Director, Investor Public Relations in New York.
Our European team at Hines highly recommended Comms Search & Selection, and their exceptional feedback was well-deserved. From the outset, the team at Comms Search demonstrated proactiveness, making Hines a top priority throughout the process. They conducted regular check-ins, ensuring we were always updated and aligned.
The candidates submitted were of excellent caliber, each one thoroughly vetted and well-suited for the role. Comms Search was not only professional but also pleasant and receptive, fostering a collaborative and seamless working relationship. Their approachability and responsiveness made the entire experience easy smooth and efficient.
In conclusion, Comms Search proved to be an invaluable partner in our recruitment efforts. Their dedication, attention to detail, and exceptional service have made a significant impact, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
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The Candidate View
Jamie Letica, Senior Director of Investor Public Relations at Hines:
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Working with Max was an amazing experience. I feel like he really got to know me as a candidate and prepared me incredibly well for each interview. Max always made sure to check in at every step. He also set expectations clearly from Hines’ perspective and took my expectations back to provide me with an excellent offer, which I was more than happy to accept! It was overall a really nice partnership.
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