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“As the Board’s Search Committee, we were extremely pleased with the professionalism of David Newlin’s approach to our search for a new CEO. Before we ever looked at a candidate, we knew we had the right recruiting firm in Newlin Associates because David identified the needed skills and a path for success with his unique Performance Success Profile. Also, David’s insights into the industry helped us identify candidates with the skills to be successful for the future of the wine industry, not the past. David was thorough in understanding our needs, then in defining the opportunity for candidates with specific, measurable goals for each position. David is a natural communicator and an extremely thorough mediator and enabler.  David developed a meticulous plan, executed the search, found and developed a number of qualified candidates and throughout the search process and beyond, acted as an excellent ambassador for both our company and the candidates.”

“David brings a level of professionalism and commitment to the process that is hard to find in a service provider. The Newlin Associates approach is meticulous. Client needs are deeply researched and scrupulously documented. Candidates are carefully screened, psychologically tested for fit and thoroughly back-ground validated. In the arena of executive search, David represents the high tide mark.”

“David Newlin is a maven at wine executive talent placement. His entire approach is thoughtful, detailed and professional. My experience with him was one of the highlights of my career. Upon engagement, he shared a Performance Success Profile, a lengthy document he curates to build clarity and expectations for both the business and the candidate. From there, we engaged in multiple rounds of assessment and dialogue to make sure there was congruency on both sides. His level of care and dedication throughout this process was unmatched. When I was asked to complete a personality and behavioral assessment tool, I knew this recruiting experience was next level. David then spends 90 minutes breaking down your test results to help you better understand who you are as a professional leader. From day one, I felt like David was on my team, doing his best to set me up for success. His support, feedback and honesty allowed me to prepare for my interviews and ultimately, my first day on the job, with greater confidence and clarity. Even after my hire, David continues to check in and care about me. If you want to find the best talent in the wine industry, engage with David and let him work his magic.”

“David went above and beyond expectations to find exceptionally qualified people who fit seamlessly into our culture for two high level, mission critical roles. David’s detailed written candidate previews came to life in face to face interviews, giving us the confidence that his search and screening were both careful and attuned to our needs. His communication was timely, descriptions of candidates complete and insightful, and his sense for employee/hiring organization fit accurate. Both executives’ performance have been excellent — they’re exceeding expectations. It’s a real a tribute to the work David put in to bring them to the team. We couldn’t have done it without him and we will look to Newlin Associates for future needs, without question.”

“Newlin Associates brings an excellent approach to executive recruiting, one that I feel is critical to identifying the right fit. Even before we formally began the search process, I knew we were working with the right recruiter. David’s approach to identifying the correct balance of skills and culture fit provided the perfect match for our company. Focused, organized and very detail oriented, David is a treasured asset to any company that chooses to engage. He has remained a trusted advisor for our company and we’ll surely use David and his team if we are ever in need of a candidate search in the future.”