James Cornehlsen brings more than 20 years of executive search leadership to his role at Columbia Consulting Group (CCG).   Jim has a seasoned perspective on executive search having spent time on both sides of the desk. He has served as practice leader at a global firm, a partner in a boutique firm, inside talent management roles, and founder of his own firm. Jim has a strong service and strategic business orientation and has long been a student of executive search ‘best practices’ as they relate to changing client needs. In completing a wide range of assignments at the Board, CEO and C Suite level, Jim has established a reputation for deep personal connection to his clients,  for business understanding and due diligence, a focus on leadership needs for the future, and thorough performance referencing.

Jim has focused on technology applications and the dramatic leadership shift required for success in the digital, global and open communication dynamics of a rapidly changing world. Functionally he specializes in the needs for the Chief Revenue Officer including sales, marketing, communications, research, and product development/R&D.

Before entering executive search, Jim held line management roles in three global companies and served as CEO of an Hispanic media company.  He has managed international sales and has had operating assignments in Mexico, Spain and Canada.

Jim is a frequent speaker on the new thinking to manage in change and uncertainty, the new requirements for the CEO, and led many discussions regarding the impact of next generation technologies.  He has been listed in the Career Makers as one of the top 100 recruiters in America. Jim is a graduate of Dartmouth College.