Rich Gardner, Principal, has over twenty years recruiting experience in information technology, particularly in the investment technology sector.

The Investment Technology Search practice of Russillo/Gardner assists companies in identifying information technology professionals for employment opportunities in the investment/securities industry. Client focus is the securities and financial services industries, its software vendors, and consulting firms - primarily in the Boston area.

Positions range from a Senior Programmer or Business Analyst to Sr. Vice President or Head of Information Systems. Software vendor positions range from Developer to Director of Sales/Marketing to President. Base compensation for these positions generally ranges from $75,000 to $200,000 or more plus incentive compensation.

Rich Gardner has been successfully doing this business in Boston since 1981; prior to that he worked for CSC Index and IBM.