ZS Associates Names New Chief HR Officer
— Former Global HR Director at Accenture to Build ZS’ Human Resources Capability —
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EVANSTON, IL — April 22, 2009 — Jeff Griese, a 21-year veteran of the human resources industry, recently joined global consulting firm ZS Associates as chief human resources officer. He is based in the firm’s headquarters in Evanston, Ill.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to help ZS continue to grow through our greatest asset — our people,” said Griese. “ZS has a great history of attracting and developing top talent. My charge is to build on that foundation and help align ZS’ human resources strategies and capabilities with our global growth goals. In addition to recruiting, development and retention, this includes strengthening channels of communication across the company and streamlining our global operating model.”
ZS Associates offers sales and marketing consulting, capability building and outsourcing services to leading companies in numerous industries. Founded in 1983, ZS now employs more than 1,100 people in 17 offices around the globe. The company plans to open two more offices overseas in 2009.
“We are excited about the expertise that Jeff brings to the firm,” said Managing Director Jaideep Bajaj. “Jeff’s human resources experience will be critical as we work to create HR strategies and structures that support our continued expansion into new industries and geographies.”
Griese, who graduated from Lawrence University with a bachelor’s degree in 1980, comes to ZS after 28 years with Accenture, where he served most recently as global director of human resources for the Resources Operating Group. Before that, he was based in London as Accenture’s director of HR for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. During his tenure, Griese played an integral role in Accenture’s growth from a few thousand employees to 185,000 people worldwide. Griese spent his first seven years at Accenture as a consultant in the manufacturing, retail products and construction industry sectors.
About ZS Associates
ZS Associates is a global management consulting firm specializing in sales and marketing consulting, capability building and outsourcing. Founded in 1983 by Andris A. Zoltners and Prabhakant Sinha, professors at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, the firm today has more than 1,100 professionals in 17 offices around the world. It has assisted more than 700 clients in 70 countries.
As the largest global consulting firm focused on sales and marketing, ZS Associates has experience across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical products and services, financial services, transportation, and high-tech. ZS consultants combine deep expertise in sales and marketing with rigorous, fact-based analysis to help business leaders develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.
For more information on ZS Associates, call +1 847.492.3602 or visit www.zsassociates.com.