What We DoRequirements Definition


We invest the time
needed to thoroughly
understand the position
requirements. We vali-
date the key selection
criteria that define the
scope of the role, its
critical duties and the
leadership competen-
cies of desired candidates.

Our distinctive, milestone-driven executive search process is led by our principal consultants and one that has become known as the signature engagement experience of clients who retain Preng & Associates.

Unlike with other search firms that delegate the task of candidate identification to support staff, your search for management talent is—at all times, and on every single assignment—squarely in the hands of an exceptionally experienced principal consultant who is responsible, reachable and accountable for its eventual outcome from the start.

The first step in our results-oriented search process is to work with your organization to develop a clear, meaningful and attractive Requirements Definition that will honestly convey the position specifications, the experience and credentials it requires, and the opportunity it presents.

As trusted advisors to senior management, we are uniquely positioned to engage our clients in candid discussions with key stakeholders about organizational strategy, key objectives and the specific talent that is required to sustain and/or elevate performance. Our experience with similar assignments, industry knowledge and perspective as informed outside advisors enable us to assist in defining position requirements and consulting on existing market conditions and the competition for specific talent.

Our Preng & Associates team works with your team to capture the scope, duties and required personal leadership attributes that will preordain success within your executive leadership team. This important initial step in the process requires especially close communication and collaboration because the requirement definition is the currency through which we will channel your unique management opportunity and business proposition to the external leadership market.

With this leadership specification as our guide, we utilize the total resources of our firm—from original candidate research and data from our proprietary energy industry database to our global relationships and network of energy industry contacts—to identify a broad spectrum of potential candidates.