Taylor Winfield Acquires The Vernetti Group

Executive Search Firm Strengthens Presence in Silicon Valley with Acquisition

San Mateo (November 15, 2005) – Taylor Winfield, an international leader in executive recruitment specializing in the high-tech sector, today announced it has acquired The Vernetti Group, a premier high-tech boutique located in the Silicon Valley. Taylor Winfield, with nearly 20 years experience recruiting CEOs and their direct reports, draws upon long-standing relationships with venture capitalists, private equity firms, Fortune 500 clients and a global network of visionary technology leaders. 

“The tech sector is rapidly recovering and growing demand for executive talent fueled the decision to acquire The Vernetti Group and add Amy Vernetti to our management team,” said Connie Adair, CEO of Taylor Winfield, noting that more than 60 percent of Taylor Winfield's business is in the Silicon Valley.  “Amy joins Nadine North , Managing Director, to solidify TW's Silicon Valley and Pacific Rim base of operations.  This acquisition enables us to better serve our clients and deepen our bench of seasoned technology recruitment executives as we gear up to meet increased demand.”

The Vernetti Group has experienced tremendous growth over the past year closing several searches in diverse industry segments for senior executives in virtually every functional category, including CEO, CFO, COO, general partner and vice presidents of sales, marketing and engineering.  Joining forces with Taylor Winfield was the next logical step in advancing The Vernetti Group, according to founder Amy Vernetti. “Taylor Winfield has the national platform, infrastructure and back-office that will enable us to extend the reach and scope of the services we can offer clients and candidates. We now have an all-star team supporting us.”

Taylor Winfield, which has offices in Silicon Valley, New England and Dallas, plans to open a London office in the first quarter of 2006 to serve its multinational clients and solidify its presence in China and India. “Technology is an engine for growth in emerging economies worldwide, which means the market for what we provide is expanding exponentially,” said Adair. “We are known for precision searches completed in record time and a strategic acquisition like The Vernetti Group ensures we will continue to meet those high expectations.”

About Taylor Winfield

Taylor Winfield has nearly 20 years experience recruiting CEOs and their direct reports by drawing on long-standing relationships with venture capitalists, private equity firms, Fortune 500 clients and a global network of visionary technology leaders. The company, which has offices in Dallas, Silicon Valley and New England, combines the responsiveness and personal service of a boutique with the infrastructure, back-office and international reach of a large franchise operation. Taylor Winfield is credited with sourcing hundreds of core management teams in highly specialized technical areas ranging from enterprise software applications and infrastructure to computer hardware and services to wireless technologies, networking and semiconductors. For more information, please visit www.taylorwinfield.com.