PROTIS GLOBAL, A LEADING FULL SERVICE TALENT ATTRACTION FIRM, PROMOTES RICHARD LEDESMA TO CHIEF OF STAFF.

Protis Global

Protis Global, the industry-leading executive recruitment and advisory firm for over two decades, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Ledesma to Chief of Staff. Richard Ledesma will continue to oversee the day to day operations of the organization and will now also preside over the Internal Talent Attraction, Marketing, and Research + Data divisions.

Richard Ledesma joined Protis Global in 2014 and has been instrumental in facilitating the flow and operations of the organization’s day to day. Ledesma works tirelessly, with the help of his Operations Administrator, to guarantee that Protis Global operates at the highest functional level possible. Ledesma procures and integrates the office and team with the latest technological innovations and advances. He is the point person for all contract negotiations, planning and human resources. Ledesma also maintains all strategic business objectives for the organization. As Chief of Staff Richard will further manage the programs and movement within the office as well as carry out strategic initiatives for the organization.

Ledesma boasts an expansive career in human resource management and operations. He has dedicated the last 5 years to Protis Global and has effectively become a pillar to the organization as well as the glue that holds the team together and functioning. In regards to his promotion, Richard Ledesma remarks, “I’m overjoyed to take on this new phase of my career and continue to keep the arrow pointing up at Protis.  I walked into Protis Global 5 years ago and took off running.  I’ve stumbled at times, and even fallen face first in the mud, but five years later I know the times I’ve crossed the finish lines with the support of my team have been glorious.”

Protis Global is a professional services firm specializing in talent attraction and is a known player in the talent attraction and executive solution space, servicing Consumer, Food and Beverage, Cannabis, Hospitality and Banking. In addition to performing high level searches for talent and facilitating critical business interactions, Protis Global offers professional services such as Data + Talent Analytics, Employer Branding and On-Site Partnerships. Protis Global has built a reputation for building quality teams with only the most proficient talent at both, the operational and executive level.

Protis Global Co-Founder and CEO, Bert Miller shares the viewpoint that “Richard Ledesma has been paramount to Protis Global’s current streak of five consecutive years of record breaking production. He facilitates the success of each and everyone one of our team members with the spirit we live by #PGriseasONE. We have come to expect a high level of operational excellence and his contribution has been instrumental to that expectation in our organization. I am, as is the entire PG family, excited for Richard to take on this new  role.”

Partner + General Manager of Protis Global, Mike Bitar, states, “Richard’s contributions to this company over the last 5+ years have been nothing short of remarkable.  He has had an impact on all aspects of the business.  Immediately after starting at PG he led the relocation of the office. This was not only a move within Miami, but the moving of the HQ from Indianapolis to Wynwood.  He has implemented process, structure, additional office expansions, new business set ups, among many other day to day activities. Richard takes the business very seriously and understands the impact we have on our PG team members, our candidates and clients.  I personally enjoy working with Richard and appreciate his dedication and insights.

This move to Chief of Staff will allow Richard to continue to impact every aspect of the business.  I am excited to watch PG and Richard grow with this opportunity.”

More than ever, Protis Global is situated to continue its growth within the professional services industry, providing a full-service talent agency for the consumer, food and beverage, cannabis, hospitality and banking industries.

About Protis Global: Protis Global is a leading executive search and advisory firm specializing in the consumer, food & beverage, cannabis, hospitality and banking industries. Protis Global operates with the sole purpose of being the most forward-thinking and value-added strategic partner in talent attraction. With an incredible knowledge of diversity and the understanding that talent is the foundation of every organization, Protis Global masterfully tailors each partnership to their client’s specific goals and vision. Visit Protis Global at staging.protis-global.flywheelsites.com.

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In 1995, our founders embarked on a journey that would disrupt the status quo of the executive recruiting industry. We have been transforming companies and lives ever since.

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Brent Albertson

CEO, Zing Zang LLC

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“ Our experience with Protis Global has been very positive. They have strong multi-industry CPG experience and understand our business model and standards. They know the difference between an “A-player” and a “B-player” in several functions, and the honesty around that standard helps us move faster. Mike and team set up a great process, especially in early canvassing and vetting that helps our leaders engage at the right time and make decisions fast. ”

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Colin Nolan

Executive Vice President, Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.

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“Protis Global’s approach to talent acquisition is marked by diligence, transparency, and a genuine dedication to client satisfaction. Their strategic insights and personalized service have made a substantial impact on our organization, ensuring that we always have the best professionals driving our initiatives forward. The team at Protis Global demonstrates a keen ability to identify individuals who not only possess the requisite skills but also align seamlessly with our company culture.”

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Hilal Tabsh

Chief Revenue Officer, Glass House Brands

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“Over the last 10+ years my experience with Michael Bitar and the Protis Global team has been exceptional across multiple industries. Michael and his team work to get to the true needs of my hiring plan and partner with us throughout the process. They understand our business, company culture, what success looks like, and then propose candidates that will produce results while also fitting into our team dynamic. Overall it’s a great team and experience and I would recommend to anyone looking to hire top-notch quality candidates reach out to Protis Global and Michael Bitar.”

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Peter Iglesias

Chief Executive Officer, Bespoken Spirits

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“I highly recommend Protis Global as a top-notch recruiting agency. I have had the pleasure of working with them for the past 15 years, both as a candidate and employer in the Spirits and Wine industry. In my 25 years of experience, I have found Protis Global to be the most efficient and effective recruiting agency I have ever dealt with. Protis Global has consistently come through for me in the clutch, providing exceptional professionalism and execution in job searches and placements. Their dedication to finding the right fit for both candidates and employers sets them apart from other agencies. I have always been impressed by their ability to understand the needs of both parties and successfully connect them in a timely manner.”

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Soley Van Lokeren

SVP, People

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“I have been in the field of human resources for over thirty years, in executive level roles both in-house and in outsourced positions. Michael Bitar is my favorite talent acquisition professional with which I have ever worked. He cares deeply about building a relationship with his clients, learning their business, culture, challenges, and truly understanding the needs of a role requisition. His approach is mirrored by the rest of the Protis team, who are courteous, thorough, and who make you feel like you are their only client. Protis successfully delivered hires for our Chief Commercial Officer role and for three key challenging roles (in both Marketing and Sales). They are simply – the best!”

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Brian Kuz

Chief Sales Officer

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“Protis is unique in their go-to-market strategy in that they not only find the right candidate for the role, but they find the right opportunity and company for the candidate. Protis Global looks for people who are ready to make a change...I will continue to recommend Protis Global as one of the best placement agencies in the World, as I have worked on every continent and have dealt with the big executive placement firms and the boutique ones. Protis shines above all, and as long as I am hiring, I will continue to go to Protis Global first, if not exclusively.”

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Chris Hall

CEO, poppi

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“Partnering with Protis Global has been a game-changer for poppi. They understood our vision and the unique challenges we faced as a rapidly growing brand. Their expertise in executive search helped us find the right leaders who not only fit our culture but also brought the skills and passion needed to drive accelerated growth. The Protis Global team actively took our feedback and adapted the search so that we could focus on what we do best – creating innovative, healthy beverages that our customers love. They’ve truly become an extension of our team, and we couldn’t imagine achieving our success without the team members they helped us to bring aboard.”

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Chad Palma

President of Sales, Spindrift

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“Michael Bitar and the Protis team have been such a pleasure to work with over the years. Not only do they do amazing work with recruiting but we have also developed a partnership between our two companies. Michael and his team provide a crucial role in reviewing my hiring needs at the beginning of each year. Once the review is complete, Michael begins searching for quality candidates that fit the role and culture for Spindrift. He and his team do an outstanding job of finding the right candidates for the position in need. I highly recommend Michael and the Protis team for your hiring needs.”

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John Sacksteder

President, Mark Anthony Brewing Inc

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“From the start, the relationship with Protis Global was different than other recruiting firms.  The team had a deeper level of commitment and desire to learn about our business than I had experienced with other firms. Our company was experiencing a time of exponential growth and our staffing needs were complex. We needed very experienced people across every possible function in the Operation and Supply Chain Teams and we needed them in a hurry. The Protis Global Team mobilized quickly and established a methodology to identify strong candidates and work them through the interview process in a professional and timely manner. Their grit, determination, understanding our needs and culture, sense of urgency and drive to exceed our expectations set them apart from the pack.”

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Kathleen Hutchison

Senior National Account Manager at Arla Foods

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Kayla was awesome and very thorough in her vetting of candidates. She understood our brief as we were looking for candidates and helped to weed through those who were not a good fit for the role. 

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Thomas Frisch

Chief People Officer at IJW Whiskey

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“The team worked quickly and efficiently to find a unique position.”

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Kim Nguyen

VP of Supply Chain at Lallemand

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Everyone involved was extremely helpful - Gary, Michael, Ben - thank you!! The team didn't only search for candidates based on the job description, but also the qualities that I look for in candidates. 

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Shashank Gaur

VP of Product Technology & Innovation

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The interview process was smooth and extremely professional. Ben and team represented me as much as they represented the company. 

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Jeremy Schulman

Regional Business Manager - Foodservice

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Consistent communication, updates, and detailed knowledge of the client. The whole experience was top notch!

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Blake T. Bermingham

Supply Chain Manager

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Very simplistic process finding the right role for the right candidate...keep up the great work! 

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Don Stohrer Jr.

CEO, Arla Foods USA

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“We’ve been a Protis Global client for eight years, and during this time have always appreciated the thoroughness of the recruitment process, as the candidates brought to us have been well-vetted, not only from a competency perspective, but more importantly from a [cultural] fit dynamic. Mike and the team have always been highly engaged to ensure they bring us candidates that match our culture. That’s been critical to the success of the candidates that have landed here by way of our relationship with Protis.”

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