From Our Clients

  • “Helene was an outstanding partner in our search for a Global Chief Marketing Officer. She quickly understood the brief, brought sharp industry insight, and helped us refine what we were truly looking for. She delivered a strong, diverse slate of candidates and managed the process with clarity and precision—building trust with both our team and candidates throughout. A pleasure to work with, and we look forward to partnering again.”

    — Andrea Bredau, Global Chief People Officer (Assembly)

  • “Working with HDV Talent was a truly positive experience—and a game changer for how we approach recruiting. Helene took the time to deeply understand our needs and delivered a highly curated slate of strong candidates. We were genuinely impressed by every individual presented, which made the final decision both exciting and challenging. Throughout the process, HDV Talent operated as a seamless extension of our team. Helene brought a thoughtful, expert perspective at every stage, helping us evaluate candidates with clarity and confidence and ultimately guiding us to the right hire.”

    — Renee Iselin - SVP, Client Partnerships (Sarancko)

  • “Helene came highly recommended, and she quickly proved why. After months of struggling to fill a highly specialized role on our own, she took the time to deeply understand our organization and needs, then delivered a strong slate of qualified candidates within weeks. She was hands-on throughout the entire process—from sourcing and screening to interview coordination, candidate feedback, and offer management—bringing both insight and structure at every step. Helene’s understanding of our industry and her thoughtful, communicative approach made all the difference.”

    — Ron Pinelli  - SVP, Digital Research & Standards (Media Rating Council)

  • “Working with Helene on a fast-moving hiring project was a standout experience. She jumped in seamlessly, quickly got up to speed, and brought thoughtful perspective and creative problem-solving from the start. She managed a high-volume process with skill, humor, and grace—and became an invaluable extension of our team."

    — Leanne Bernardo – President (Salt XC)

  • “As our business scaled, we needed to continually raise the bar on talent. Working with HDV Talent was a breakthrough—bringing both efficiency and precision to critical hires. For our VP, Marketing role, Helene provided thoughtful insight on the evolving market and pushed us, in the best way, to consider candidates we might have otherwise missed.”

    — Tom Daly, CEO, (Brand Passport)

  • “Helene led an incredibly nuanced search for our first-ever CEO—a role with no blueprint. She quickly understood exactly what we needed and delivered an exceptional outcome, ultimately placing the perfect fit. Beyond sourcing, she elevated how our company was positioned to candidates and brought a level of professionalism, energy, and persistence that made a real impact.”

    — Karen Amundson, Founder (Apiary Digital)