2012 Executive Hot Jobs Report from CTPartners:

2012 Executive Hot Jobs Report from CTPartners:

SHIFTS, Gaps and X-Factors IN FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, RETAIL, MEDIA and BOARDS; and Global-Mobile-Social Everything

CTPartners Executive Search Inc. (AMEX: CTP), the performance-driven executive search firm, today released its 17th annual list of hot executive jobs. Despite uncertainty caused by the Eurozone debt crisis and a slow-growth U.S. economy, the 2011 report finds executive hiring to be strong in key sectors.

CTPartners CEO Brian Sullivan said, “To an unprecedented extent, CEOs are dancing in the dark, heading into an election year in a sputtering global economy, yet required to set goals and be accountable. The leaders who can find the right balance between caution and confidence aren’t easy to find, but they do exist and boards are on the hunt for them.”

 (This version includes regional variations for UK/Europe)

IS YOUR HR EXECUTIVE GOOD ENOUGH TO BE A CEO?

In 2011 CTPartners identified a major shift in Human Resources leading to a radically revamped role for HR organizations in the next ten years. Boards want HR executives capable of being strategic partners.

Three jobs on the rise: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO); VP, Talent Development; VP, HR, especially strategy-focused executives

DIRECT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS DRIVE RETAILERS AND EVERYONE ELSE

Fast growth in online sales and the recognition by brick and mortar retailers that they are still behind the curve in e-commerce are increasing the numbers of executives dedicated to the digital world.

Three hot jobs in e-commerce: General Manager or Head of Online Operations; Head of Digital Business; Retail Executive, consumer Internet experience

GROWTH STRATEGIES OCCUPY WALL STREET

The European sovereign debt crisis, regulatory uncertainties, Basel III capital requirements, litigation risk and wild swings in the markets, have made 2011 a tough year for banks and securities firms. Yet, opportunities exist and the need for revenue growth will spur hiring where people are the differentiators.

Key positions: Emerging Payments Officer; Global Macro, Absolute Return and Credit Investment Professional; Matrix and Systematic Futures Trader; Chief Compliance Officer

HEALTHCARE TALENT GAP

Pharma, biotech and medical devices companies are experiencing significant shortages of leadership talent and expertise in global regulatory affairs. Executives have superior technical/medical skills and experience but are new to running global organizations.

Three jobs in demand: President, NA (for Asian companies); VP, Global Regulations & Quality Affairs; CMIO, Clinical Informatics

the X-factor IN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

Social recommendation and engagement with broadcast content is becoming the natural evolution of water cooler conversation as viewers increasingly multi-task on electronic devices while watching TV. As some experts conclude that all television viewing will be social in the future, broadcasters are starting to focus on creating direct relationships with their viewers. 

Hot jobs in media and entertainment:In general execs with digital / internet / consumer experience are in really high demand now.

THE BOARD THAT REFRESHES  

The new Board of Directors is freer of cronyism, and open to diversity. We expect a higher percentage of directors to be succeeded by diverse candidates, especially among the many well-qualified female candidates awaiting their first board appointment.

Hot board positions: Director, Audit Committee; Director, Risk Management background; Director, Treasury experience

 IPOS: LOTS OF MONEY FOR THE RIGHT DEALS

In 2010 venture investments in U.S. companies totaled $27.6 billion; the first half of 2011 saw $14.3 billion – on track to match 2010 with predictions that Silicon Valley is back and quality startups abound.

 Hot jobs in the venture capital sector: CEOs and senior executives for the portfolio companies (notably from a turnaround perspective). Investor relations, COOs and operational roles are still in demand by the VC and Private Equity firms themselves.

GLOBAL-SOCIAL-MOBILEONA TABLET IN THE CLOUD: TECH IN 2012

The global mobile applications market is projected to reach $58 billion by 2014 from $15 billion in 2011 (Gartner). Social media is expected to reach $10.3 billion in 2011;by 2015 revenues could hit $29 billion (Gartner).

Three hot digital jobs: Digital Internet Chief; Consumer Internet Chief; VP, Cloud Technologies