New Directions Inc. in Boston is pleased to announce the appointments of Patricia D. Smith & Samuel C. Pease to the positions of Managing Director.
“Patricia Smith has long proven herself a leader and top performer,” says New Directions president and Rhode Island resident, Michael W. Jalbert. “She makes it a point to tune into our clients’ concerns and talents while maintaining a personal connection with our colleagues at sponsoring companies, staying mindful of their evolving business needs. Patricia personifies the very best implicit in the word ‘leader’ — unrelenting hard work, exemplary esprit de corps, warmth and thoughtfulness toward our clients and their sponsoring organizations, with a keen intelligence and unflagging passion that keeps us all true to the New Directions mission.”
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Ms. Smith was formerly with Arthur D. Little Company. She has also been an independent video producer and high school teacher. She serves as Vice Chair on The Boston Club’s Corporate Board Committee. She also serves on the advisory board of ESC New England and is active in the Human Resource Leadership Forum. She holds a BS from the University of Rhode Island and attended Boston University’s Public Communications Institute.
New Directions president Michael Jalbert has equally enthusiastic accolades for Sam Pease. “As an astute, compassionate, and skilled senior career consultant, SamPease has helped numerous of our clients successfully navigate career crossroads. We gladly recognize his contributions to the success of numerous of our clients and, in turn, to their sponsoring companies, for coaching these gifted men and women through every variety of professional transition toward impressive, fulfilling outcomes. By his first class example, Sam has supported and inspired his fellow career experts here at New Directions.”
Prior to joining New Directions, Mr. Pease spent 16 years in executive search, most recently as a partner at Heidrick & Struggles where he helped find management talent for the portfolio companies of private equity firms. Earlier, he was with Russell Reynolds Associates. He has served on a number of nonprofit boards of directors and holds a BA from Yale University, an MBA from Boston University, and served as lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.
Headquartered in Boston, New Directions is a nationally-recognized career development firm that helps high-impact executives and professionals successfully navigate any kind of work/life crossroads. Programs include accelerated job search, meaningful alternatives to traditional retirement (Life Portfolio,) non-profit leadership, business ventures, part-time income options, and an accredited board directorship program.
In recent years, the company has noted a measurable increase in the number of executive women clients, those who receive invitations to one or more corporate board positions, and enrollment of clients from locations across the United States and overseas.
New Directions clientele, leadership, and programs have captured widespread national media attention, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Fortune, The New Yorker, Kiplinger’s, Consumer Reports, CBS television, National Public Radio, and others.
For more information, please contact Mary M. Westropp, Vice President for Communications, New Directions, Boston 617-624-3355 mwestropp@newdirections.com
