April 11, 2005
Whitney Group, a global executive search firm serving the financial services industry, has significantly expanded the research departments in its New York, London and Hong Kong offices.
In New York, Whitney promoted search consultant Rhona Gibson to Director and head of the Research & Execution team. The firm also added Ann Perry and J. Suzanne McCoy to the New York team. Ms. Perry provides research in global banking and global markets, while Ms. McCoy writes articles and whitepapers covering the latest trends in investment banking, global markets, finance, and asset management.
Ms. Gibson will continue to originate and execute searches for Whitney clients, and will maintain her role as head of the firm's diversity research and recruitment assignments.
Combined with Ms. Gibson's promotion, these research hires represent Whitney's continuing commitment to delivering the most relevant competitive intelligence to the firm's consultants and clients.
"Research and market intelligence is a cornerstone of our search process. The excellence of our global Research & Execution team sets Whitney apart from other search firms," says Gary Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of Whitney Group. "The depth of Rhona's experience makes her an ideal leader for our New York research team. We're delighted that she's assumed this expanded role."
Ms. Gibson joined Whitney in 1999 and has conducted searches throughout investment banking, including corporate finance, M&A, equities and fixed income. She has also developed an expertise in structured products. Given her experience as a search consultant, Ms. Gibson is uniquely qualified to oversee the research efforts in Whitney's New York office.
With her team of three researchers, Ms. Gibson ensures that Whitney consultants stay on the cutting edge of product trends and market developments. Her team delivers customized knowledge for each search assignment, giving Whitney clients a competitive advantage and the ability to choose the very best candidate.
Ms. Gibson was formerly a Vice President at Utendahl Capital Partners in Convertible Sales, and an Associate in Private Client Services at Morgan Stanley. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA in applied mathematics and economics with honors from Brown University. Prior to attending business school, Ms. Gibson was an Analyst in Mortgage Finance at Goldman Sachs.
Ms. Perry also brings experience as a search professional to her role as a researcher. Prior to joining Whitney, Ms. Perry was the director of recruitment and research at Koren, Rogers Associates in White Plains, NY. With a BA in History-Sociology from Columbia University, Ms. Perry is currently pursuing her MBA at Baruch University's Zicklin School of Business.
