The History of Gaines International
Strategy, insight and the right candidates will enhance and grow a business. Through a process we’ve tailored over our 30-year history, our clients continue to benefit from the expertise of our seasoned consultants.
- 1981: founded in Atlanta, GA as a contingency search firm focused on the architectural industry
- 1983: becomes a retained search firm
- 1984: opens a regional office in Chicago, IL and enters other segments of the building industry
- 1989: headquarters moves to Chicago
- 1990: consolidates in Chicago and closes Atlanta office
- 1995: Atlanta office re-opened
- 1996: Gaines launches its first website
- 1999: record year in revenues, profitability and growth
- 2001: proprietary database developed and implemented: ORIENT
- 2005: invests in new Knowledge Management/Database software: Encore
- 2005: Donna Gaines orchestrates and jump-starts Gaines’ presence in London with successful searches in the UK, Ireland and UAE
- 2005: record year in revenues: increase of 22% over 2004
- 2006: Gaines staff doubles
- 2006: celebrates 25 year anniversary with a party and targeted marketing campaign; Sean McBride named as Vice President
- 2007: Anne Boase named Strategic Partner / Managing Director-London; Record year in revenues: increase of 24% over 2006
- 2011: 30 year anniversary celebration; Gaines rebranding campaign launched
Hear From Our Clients
"In today’s competitive recruitment environment, it is critical to partner with a firm that represents your company well. Gaines International has effectively partnered with Cannon for over twelve years. With fifteen offices across the globe and projects around the world, Cannon is selective in our choice of recruiters. Gaines’ recruiters have identified many exceptional employment candidates and have pre-selected those candidates for our consideration who have always been aligned with our vision and values."
- Gary Miller, Cannon Design
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