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Caldwell Expands Partnership Capabilities with the Addition of Byron Marchant
Caldwell establishes offices in Washington, DC area and Annapolis, MD with addition of March...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Caldwell Expands Partnership Capabilities with the Addition of Byron MarchantCaldwell establishes offices in Washington, DC area and Annapolis, MD with addition of MarchantTORONTO, ON and WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2022 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL); (OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Byron Marchant as a partner in the Board & CEO Practice, adding to Caldwell's capabilities in the US federal and state public sector, public utilities sector, and the sports and entertainment space. The firm also announced the establishment of new offices in Annapolis, MD and the Washington, DC area.\"Byron has a successful track record that cuts across a wide range of areas - from his impressive tenure leading the US Naval Academy Alumni and Foundation to his role in the $3B acquisition of BET by Viacom to his background with technology and nuclear submarines in the Navy and everything in between,\" said Jay Millen, managing partner of Caldwell's Board & CEO Practice. \"He's an incredibly accomplished individual with an exceptionally wide network of content, which together make him a true asset to the team.\"Mr. Marchant joins Caldwell from the US Naval Academy Alumni and Foundation, where he served as president and CEO for over 13 years. His tenure was highlighted by his steady, strategic leadership for the organization through the 2009 recession and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Byron oversaw the most successful campaign in Alumni Association and Foundation history - raising more than $541 million in support of the Naval Academy's Strategic Plan 2020.\"I'm excited to join the Caldwell team and look forward to helping expand the firm's markets in these key sectors,\" said Marchant. \"The human capital challenges ahead for these sectors are significant, and impacted by rapid technological change, energy shortages, supply chain risks and national security challenges. I look forward to adding value in this market space for our clients.\"Previously, Mr. Marchant served as the executive vice president, general counsel, & chief administrative officer for Black Entertainment Television (BET). In that role he was the lead representative in the execution of the $3B acquisition of BET by Viacom Inc. He was a partner with the law firm Patton Boggs, LLP, and previously served as senior vice president a...