NEW COMPANY PROVIDES
BUSINESSES WITH THE BEST & BRIGHTEST INTERIM TALENT
AND BENCH STRENGTH;
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., – December
5, 2005 – Vallon, LLC, a new executive-level
contract firm, is launching a professional service
to provide interim and
project-based executive/management expertise to
corporations and businesses in the Twin Cities.
Veteran executive Douglas W.
Ruth, Founder, will head the company as CEO. Ruth recently served as managing director at
Cherry Tree Securities. Vallon projects 2006
placements of approximately 20 executives in a space
that Ruth says is underserved locally. The new
company already has been placing executives and is
adding staff.
An organization might opt for
an interim CEO, COO, General Manager or other
executive position for a number of reasons, Ruth
says. Many Twin Cities companies simply have no
executive bench strength, and Vallon will address
that need.
“The Vallon network of talent
already exceeds 150 experienced executives who are
available to provide an immediate value and impact
to Minnesota business,” Ruth notes.
“Strategic initiatives can
require either confidentiality or high visibility.
The right interim executive can provide either one,”
Ruth says. “A contract appointment can give
organizations the time they need to find the right
permanent executive. In tough circumstances like
receivership or turnaround, an interim person can
make decisions more objectively than someone
concerned with job security.” Contract executive
placement has long been used to compete and to
control costs in Europe and other countries, he
adds.
“We’ve met many of the best and most
qualified executives in the market,” Ruth says. “We
know their specialties, interests and availability.
And we know what type of working arrangement they’re
comfortable with, and how they can benefit companies
and specific initiatives. We also know that when
companies run lean, as many are now, executive bench
strength becomes critical. We can provide it
immediately. Vallon is a streamlined alternative to
hiring a consulting firm for a lengthy engagement.
Ruth adds: “We quickly provide the best-matched
executives or teams needed by businesses to move
ahead – when and where they need them. When you know
the right people, it’s that simple.” Vallon
will quickly match the right person to a company’s
vision and style.
About Vallon, LLC
Vallon, LLC, is a Twin
Cities–based contract firm specializing in providing
experienced executives for project and interim
assignments. Typical placements include Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer,
President, General Manager, VP of Sales and
Marketing, Business Unit Director, Vice President of
Supply Chain, Vice President of International
Sourcing, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
and Special Project Executive.
Vallon executives can provide
the strategic and tactical expertise for internal
initiatives. They can offer interim leadership that
allows organizations to take the time to make the
right permanent hire and reach objective decisions
during adverse conditions, such as receivership or
turnaround. The candidates provided by Vallon are
proven professionals – with extensive experience in
a wide range of positions, industries and categories
– who are eager to apply their expertise again in
the right situation.
Vallon, LLC, is led by CEO
Doug Ruth Most recently, Ruth was managing director
at Cherry Tree Securities, where he led the
Technology and Information Utility Practice.
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