ECB’s transition completes a trio of operational solutions at LSS Strategic Partners, alongside NomosFIT, a flexible interim talent platform, and SHP Legal Services, which provides integrated solutions to optimise law firm operations.

According to a company statement, these businesses together “create a comprehensive, technology-enabled ecosystem reshaping talent and legal services”.

ECB STAR Group originally launched as A&M Search in July 2024 under CEO Tom Wilkinson’s leadership, as reported by Recruiter, following A&M’s acquisition of Wilkinson Partners. ECB is a premier retained executive search firm specialising in executive, C-suite and board appointments – hence ECB.

“ECB Star Group is designed to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive talent market,” said Peter Sacripanti, CEO of LSS Strategic Partners. “With its data-driven methodology and unwavering commitment to client success, ECB is setting a new benchmark in executive search.”

Drawing on decades of experience identifying and securing high-impact leaders, ECB’s approach is built on its proprietary Search, Talent Advisory and Research (STAR) capabilities. 

The LSS Strategic Partners statement says ECB goes beyond traditional search practices, “leveraging data-driven insights and a vast executive network to curate leadership teams that drive value creation and shape the future of their organisations”. It goes on to say: “Its advanced technology platform enables hyper-tailored matching, dramatically reducing time-to-placement while ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.”

With a presence in the US and UK, ECB operates across global markets, specialising in high-impact placements within public and private companies, sponsor-backed companies and law firms.

“The launch of ECB Star Group is a defining moment for LSS Strategic Partners as we continue to expand our leadership in talent management,” said Sacripanti. “Our founders’ leadership philosophy is embedded in our approach. ECB Star Group, like SHPLS and NomosFIT, brings a more sophisticated, technology-driven approach to their industry, ensuring our clients gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving business environment.”

LSS Strategic Partners, an Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Inc firm, is a holding company in legal services and talent management. 

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