Connet & Company Lands NY Publishing Executive as CEO of Themestream.Business Editors MENLO PARK Menlo Park. 1 Residential city (1990 pop. 28,040), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. Electronic equipment and aerospace products are manufactured in the city. Menlo College and a Stanford Univ. research institute are there. 2 Uninc. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2000 Most Recent Recruiting Success Demonstrates Power of "New Economy" Executive Search Firm's Methodology Connet & Company (http://www.connetcompany.com), a new breed search firm focused on quickly fulfilling the leadership needs of New Economy companies, today announced a successful executive placement that demonstrates how the firm's strategic approach to the search process can help clients succeed in today's tight market for executive talent. Connet & Company has placed Daniel R. McCarthy, formerly president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Primedia's Enthusiast A person who enjoys using computers and electronic equipment. Enthusiasts like technology and are willing to learn more of the ins and outs of a product than the average consumer, who just wants to use it. An enthusiast is more like a "prosumer." See consumer and prosumer. Group, as president and CEO of Themestream (http://www.themestream.com). Themestream, which was founded in 1999, is the Web's leading resource for passionate enthusiasts. "We follow a very targeted and strategic approach to the search process, which in this case led us to Dan, who is a hand-in-glove fit with Themestream," said Mel Connet, co-founder of Connet & Company. "The Board was very demanding in its expectations for this position, and other than several `best athlete' type candidates, Dan was by far the most qualified person in the nation to lead the company. He is simply an outstanding executive." "Mel did a great job for us," said Bill Turpin, a former Netscape executive who co-founded Themestream in 1999 and will remain chairman. "We defined the person we wanted and Mel found the perfect candidate, and he did it fast. We couldn't be more pleased with the results." With demand for senior-level talent outpacing the supply of strong candidates, the competition among Internet companies for chief executives has become intense, causing executive search timeframes to balloon balloon, lighter-than-air craft without a propulsion system, lifted by inflation of one or more containers with a gas lighter than air or with heated air. During flight, altitude may be gained by discarding ballast (e.g. . Connet & Company's methodology combines a thorough analysis of the client's needs with a strategic approach to candidate identification in order to quickly come to a solution, usually within 90 days. In the case of Themestream, the search took 98 days, although the placement was identified and introduced to the client within the first 28 days. About the Placement Before joining Themestream, Dan McCarthy Dan McCarthy is the name of:
- Walton. See also: Fly , Shutterbug shut·ter·bug n. Informal An enthusiastic amateur photographer. Noun 1. shutterbug - a photography enthusiast enthusiast, partizan, partisan - an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity , Practical Horseman Practical Horseman is an equestrian magazine that focuses on English-style riding, most notably, hunter/jumper, as well as dressage and eventing. Known as the "English rider's #1 resource," the magazine has monthly articles on training, riding, turnout of the horse, medical and McCall's Quilting quilting, form of needlework, almost always created by women, most of them anonymous, in which two layers of fabric on either side of an interlining (batting) are sewn together, usually with a pattern of back or running (quilting) stitches that hold the layers ), 64 enthusiast websites, 81 enthusiast live events, and radio and TV programming. Prior to joining Primedia, McCarthy was CEO of Cowles Business Media, a leading provider of information for marketing and media professionals. While at Cowles, McCarthy created Media Central (http://www.mediacentral.com), which in 1995 was one of the first vertical communities on the Internet. "Connet & Company found us a superstar," said Will Hearst, partner of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. "The Board and investors are extremely pleased with the results of their work." About Themestream Founded in August 1999 by first-generation talent from Netscape and Excite, Themestream (www.themestream.com) is the Web's leading resource for passionate enthusiasts. With topic areas covering everything from adventure travel and scrapbooking to golf and cooking, Themestream is an open community of ideas and information, and a space where bodies of knowledge are built up from individual contributions which others find highly valuable. Themestream allows its members to "live" their passionate interests to the fullest through features such as articles, links, message boards and products. Themestream has strategic partnerships with Netscape, Homestead Homestead. 1 City (1990 pop. 26,866), Dade co., SE Fla.; inc. 1913. A large Miami suburb with a growing Hispanic population, Homestead is a trade center for the redland district, known for its many varieties of citrus and other fruits and vegetables. , Sunset Publishing Corp., The Motley Fool and Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. . Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., the company has received venture funding from Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers and Redpoint Ventures. About Connet & Company Connet & Company is a new breed search firm focused on the unique needs of fast-growing Internet companies. With collective experience spanning more than 300 successful senior management search assignments, Connet & Company's professionals are empowered by an innovative organizational design and culture that promotes efficiency and teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. . Committed to delivering superior results quickly, Connet & Company leverages its global network, advanced research capabilities, and industry knowledge to help clients fulfill ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. their leadership needs. For additional information, contact Connet & Company at 650/331-3880 or send email inquiries to mel@connetcompany.com. Note to Editors: Connet & Company and "Real results -- in real time" are trademarks of Connet & Company. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby recognized. |
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