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Carrie Niederer

Senior Executive Coach
Goodstone Group LLC
Santa Fe, NM
Email: cn*******@************up.com
Phone: (505) 930-5160

Education and Professional Affiliations
  • JD, UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
  • BA, Rhetoric, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  • CHIC – Certified Hudson Institute Coach
  • Member, California Bar Association

Professional Experience

Carrie brings over 30 years of experience working with senior executives in a variety of functions and industries as they consider professional and personal change. As a search firm partner and internal company talent acquisition leader, she worked closely with Boards and senior leadership to align their thoughts around talent. She examined roles, responsibilities and culture fit to assess potential candidates to determine fit.

Carrie’s background has proven to be valuable. She has a deep understanding of and experience with a variety of companies and executives; from venture and private equity backed early stage businesses to Fortune 100s. She has worked in a number of industries including consumer products/services/technology, retail, hospitality, health care, financial services, media, biotechnology, agriculture and professional services.

Throughout her career, Carrie has been known for her ability to get to the heart of the matter. By asking the tough questions and providing a trusting and supportive environment, Carrie’s clients are able to discover their blind spots, hurdles or stuck places. From that work, they can develop a plan that brings meaningful change.

Recent Coaching Experience

  • CEO and founder of a start-up company to provide a new category of consumer service. Focus on values, business strategy, building culture, attracting talent and organizational structure
  • Co-founder and Executive Creative Director of a fast-growing arts and entertainment company to grow leadership and management skills
  • VP Creative Projects of a leading fashion specialty retailer to bring a more considered approach to furthering her career at the company
  • Global Head of M&A and Strategic Alliances at Fortune 500 mass media and publishing company to rediscover his purpose and passion
  • President of top-caliber, second generation, clothing manufacturer to navigate the decision and process of selling the business
  • VP Strategic Growth, Corporate Development and Partnerships to manage multiple structural changes to gain better visibility
  • Director of Hospitality for luxury wine producer to strengthen her leadership skills
  • Sales & Marketing Consultant to CPG companies to determine career path
  • Founder & CEO of consumer product company to manage an early hire
  • SVP at a commercial bank to manage transition to a new company and quickly make a positive impact

Career History

TPG Growth (2013-2014)
Senior Operating Advisor (contract)
Created and led talent acquisition function for newly acquired portfolio company in the assisted living category.

Central Garden & Pet (2012-2013)
Dir. Talent Acquisition
Developed the management team and led strategic improvements for talent acquisition across five business segments during transition from decentralized to centralized business model. Responsible for recruiting and advising on development and retention for a workforce of 3,400. 

Treasury Wine Estates, Americas (2009-2012)

Dir Talent Acquisition (2010-2012)

Commercial Talent Manager (2009-2010)
Directed strategy and execution of all talent acquisition programs in the Americas region. Led sourcing and selection of top talent and developed pipeline for future needs. Drove talent acquisition from traditional methods to strategic sourcing models in daily business operations. Key role in developing employment branding.

Hodge, Niederer, Cariani (2003-2009)
Partner & Director
Co-founder and Partner of retained executive search firm. Led the Consumer Practice Division with emphasis on senior level searches in retail, consumer services and consumer products. Retained by C-level executives to advise on talent needs, job specifications, candidate experience and culture fit requirements.

Heidrick & Struggles (1993-2003)
Partner (1995-2003)
Partner in the Consumer Practice. Search experience included Fortune 100 companies and venture and private equity backed companies. Developed long standing relationships with senior executives who sought counsel on organizational structure and employee development. Provided executive coaching.

Russell Reynolds Associates (1981-1991)
Dir of Research
Collected data on individuals, companies and industries including financial services, consumer, technology, real estate, healthcare, biotechnology and real estate.