Jack Cage, Ph.D.,has been a Partner in the two largest
executive search firms in the world, Heidrick &
Struggles and Korn/Ferry International over the last
nine years. His unique background as a highly
decorated colonel in the U.S. Army and a Pentagon
liaison among the elite branches of the military,
intelligence community, and federal government allows
him deep access to the preeminent security talent in the
world. His unrivaled commitment to integrity, hands-
on work ethic, and relationships with senior-level talent
in the security and business worlds are the keys to Jack’
s expertise. High-profile executives in both the private
and public sectors regularly seek his counsel in
building top-tier teams.
He focuses on placing senior and exceptionally skilled
technology and security (physical and information) or
protection talent into sensitive positions with
corporations and families. Because of his expertise with
candidate assessment, clients don’t make “bad hires.”
Jack places executives within corporations and on
boards. He has hired candidates on behalf of
companies like American Express, Bank of America,
CA, Inc., H&R Block, ITT Industries, JP Morgan Chase,
Legg Mason, Limited Brands, Madison Dearborn
Ventures, McGraw-Hill, New York Life, Satyam
Computer Services, Visa International and Wells Fargo.
Leadership and service characterize Jack’s
background. He graduated from the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point. Jack returned to West Point
later to teach leadership, psychology, and quantitative
research methods.
As a commander of infantry units and an
Airborne/Ranger serving on three continents, Jack
distinguished himself by receiving or being awarded
three Legions of Merit, a Bronze Star, and the Combat
Infantryman’s Badge. He regularly presented to
members of the executive branch at the White House,
representatives of the intelligence community, and
foreign dignitaries. He retired from the Army in 1997.
Jack holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from
Columbia University. A gifted communicator, he
frequently speaks, has had articles published in
national trade journals, and is often quoted in the press.
He has been listed in The Marquis Who’s Who of
America (2007).
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