The Human Element

LEADERS WHO CARE® ARE THE ONES WHO MAKE THE REAL DIFFERENCE

The speed at which we’ve come from the First Industrial Revolution through to modern Technology, the Internet, Blockchain, AI, AR/VR and Robotics has led us now to the Fifth Industrial Revolution. Humanity.

We commit to partner with Leaders Who Care® about humans, and understand the higher value of a business model and culture intertwined with social enterprise. The result is positive impact on their talent, their organization, and their own local and global communities.

We take our partner relationships seriously (is that not preferred over just another vendor?). We represent management and the organization’s reputation and brand; and importantly, each person’s trust and confidentiality, and their individual and family interests.

5th Element Group has an ecosystem of relationships deep in quality and quantity. We are a global community, engaged with diverse cultures and languages (spoken and not), business and personal experiences, from Fortune 500 corporates to startups, private equity and family offices, to academic, government and nonprofit leaders, covering all industries and disciplines. This translates into knowing about great opportunities first and exclusively, as well as the “A” players who are only open to hearing about special positions.

Our relationships are built upon good business, developed friendships and a shared vision; and deep, built upon caring about your whole business and life journey. How we conduct a search positively brands our clients. GoodX campaigns aligned with SDG’s amplifies Brand Warmth; Programs like Nonflict and Wellbeing attract ‘culture add’ talent to a reputation of valuing inclusion and trust. These and other services differentiate 5th Element Group, and create “omniwin” opportunities within companies and in strategic partnerships.

We aim to be your go-to group for Leaders Who Care® about humanity and leading with passion.

What’s your “why”? Let’s get to know each other and see how we can be of service to you. Partners.

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THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Human Element - Recruitment
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION FOR LEADERS WHO CARE™

Imagine your reputation as a leader with the foresight to prioritize social impact and purpose as crucial elements to the success of your organization.

No matter your industry or the current culture that exists within the bounds of your company, as Leaders Who Care® you bring focus and passion around the ways your organization can achieve a greater purpose and mission in the world. We commit to partner with Leaders Who Care® about their talent, in all industries, from local to global communities. Our approach is consistent in taking seriously the representation of each client, their reputation and brand, by the relationships we have with their executives and management, and knowledge we have of their business and opportunities. At the end of the day, people join people.

We commit customized teams to each search, ensuring each consultant offers complimentary expertise and experiences, to best evaluate candidates on their character and specific qualifications. The depth of our team and relationships leads to warm recommendations to professionals who are only interested to learn of special opportunities, with an organization with purpose, and a business model inclusive of social impact. Our ability as retained search partners ensures the potential candidates’ trust in us, their confidence in our client’s commitment to attract the best talent, and in the confidentiality each requires. “Omniwins” all around.

Human Element - D&I
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & GENDER EQUALITY

Cultivating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and desired will prove to have a high return for your company. 

It’s clear that diversity brings valuable unique experiences, ideas and strategies, from the Production to the Board Rooms. Inclusion is all about maximizing opportunity for all individuals to benefit, and contribute to the organization. The principals and values are industry agnostic. Capitalize positively on both the common values as well as the differences, by treating everyone equally, recognizing their individuality and the team.

We initially conduct a Discovery exercise to learn about your “why”, vision and overall objectives, specifically with respect to Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality. This knowledge is critical to make customized recommendations, achieve your expected goals and manage the challenges and opportunities ahead. Setting up from scratch, to consulting with your leaders on creating and implementing programs, we will partner with and be of service to you. We have the expertise on our executive search team to evaluate and recommend individuals as ‘right fit, culture add’ candidates for your Chief Diversity and/or Inclusion Officer position(s). Our differentiation lies in the combined expertise and global experiences in corporate, search and consulting in this arena, over many industries, understanding the intertwining within multiple sectors and people within your organization, and how to maximize the impact on opportunities and benefits for your Talent, Business and Community.

Human Element - Vision Casting

VISION CASTING FOR IMPACT POSSIBILITIES IN YOUR COMPANY

People buy from brands they trust — brands that relate to them on a human level. They also want to work there. Cultivating a vision for your social impact journey has the power to take your company to the next level of growth.

5th Element Group is a global Impact Accelerator which partners with Leaders Who Care® about and understand the higher value of a business model intertwined with Social Enterprise. The result is a clear, positive impact on attracting and retaining the most sought after talent, who are the best individuals to develop; on sustainable business economics and growth; on your local and global communities, and comes back full circle. Our vision casted is to be your complete partner to achieve the business and social impact you strive for; thus, through a relationship understanding that every decision and strategic action brands who you are, and every action is connected in your life, we address just that in every aspect and from diverse perspectives.

Human Element - Wellness

HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY ORGANIZATION

You are more than your money – you have passions that guide you, relationships that keep you loyal, and responsibilities to uphold. We take all that in mind when serving you in your impact journey.

Leaders Who Care® about the wellbeing of their people, glean the benefits. Together with our partners, we offer you differentiating, innovative resources and tools for the wellbeing of your employees and management team, highlighted by the following:

  • Impact Journeys helps families and wealth advisors navigate the rapidly changing impact landscape, to ensure they have access to cutting-edge thinking, best practices, events and communities in turning their impact goals into a reality.
  • Nonflict is the foundation of true engagement for everyone in a family, company, nonprofit, or community. The Nonflict way is a simple, effective 3-step method that provides a structured approach to conflict resolution, empathy, trust and safe spaces.
  • TrustCircle utilizes mobile and AI technology to improve emotional resilience and well-being for all.
  • Workplace Environment impacts the morale and performance of your talent, their health, and thus, your organization. Partnered with Delos, the global leader and expert in this arena.

MARK SADOVNICK
IS AN SDG IMPACT HERO, PURSUING GENDER EQUALITY AND PLACING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ACROSS INDUSTRIES.

Life is like Sports. Leaders Who Care™ about community and purpose do win some championships. They always have winning seasons.

HELPING YOU UNLOCK NEW CAPITAL
Mark Sadovnick
Chief Human Element Officer
Executive, Management, and Boards. Private Equity; Finance. Multi Industry. Agribiz, Cannabis; Multi Industry.
Elissa Fisher Harris
Chief Impact Officer
Corporate Wellbeing. Gender Equality. Marketing. Branding Strategies.
Gayle Jennings O'Byrne
MRI Director
Investment. Technology. Philanthropy. Diversity, Inclusion, Gender Equality.
Patsy Doerr
Advisory Consultant
Diversity & Inclusion. Gender Equality. CSR & Sustainability.
Ed Martin
Chief Omniwin Officer
Consumer Products. Corp Marketing, Branding. UN, Government.
Scott Rehmus
Chief Family Impact Officer
Family Office. Investment. Executive Coaching.
Jim Van Eerden
President
Investment. Marketing Strategy. Financial, Sports & Entertainment.
Pratik Gauri
President - 5th Element India
Technology, Telecommunications. Marketing, Sales. Social Media.
Susan Oh
Advisory Consultant
Blockchain, AI. Technology. Strategy.
Colborn Bell
Chief Frontier Technology Officer
Blockchain, AI; Crypto & Digital Assets; Investment.
Jeff Sparrow
Chief Innovation Officer
Technology.
Scott Lewis
Director - Boards
Non-profit, NGO and Corporate Boards.
Dan Chambers
Advisory Consultant
Healthcare. Technology. Insurance. Wellbeing. Digital Sales, Marketing.
Mary Elizabeth Russell
Director Special Projects
Research. Recruitment. Assessments. Project Management.
Mike Digregorio
Advisory Consultant
Boards. Agribusiness, Consumer Products, Distribution.
Vincent Molinari
Chairman
Digital Assets, Financial Services; Regulations & Compliance, Private Equity.
Sachin Chaudhry
Advisory Consultant
Mental Health, Wellbeing. Blockchain, AI. Life Sciences.
Carolyn Livingston
Advisory Consultant.
Research & Candidate Development. Multi Industry.
Isabel Schaad
Research Associate
Research, Market Analysis, Special Projects.
Corey Livingstone
Research Associate
Research. Recruitment.