Suzanne Fairlie, CPC, is founder and president of ProSearch, an executive retained search firm specializing in Information Technology and Finance search. Established in 1988, ProSearch is headquartered in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

Previously, Ms. Fairlie worked for IBM, Tandem, and Sun Oil in Information Systems Management. She graduated from Gettysburg College with a BA in Mathematics.

Ms. Fairlie’s 19 years of high level search experience include recruitment of "best in class" senior and C-level information technology and financial services professionals from a wide variety of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, fast growth entrepreneurial firms, and non profit organizations. She has placed several hundred CIOs and Information Systems VP's since 1988, many of whom are in place 5 to 10 years, or longer.

Her insider experience in Information Systems, beginning as a System Engineer with IBM to corporate roles in systems, to a Regional Product Manager with Tandem Computers, enable her to effectively describe and understand a position's technical requirements as well as the company’s cultural fit. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of technology based strategies, operations, and management structure, and partners with her clients for effective solutions.

Ms. Fairlie is often quoted in career-oriented national publications and has authored several articles. She was named to Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business 2005 by Governor Rendell, as part of a program which showcases the best women in business in Pennsylvania, based on their advocacy for women, professional accomplishments and community involvement. She has made guest appearances on CNN and local television. ProSearch received the 2004 Aetna Small Business of the Year Award for the Mid-Atlantic Region, and with that, they were able to designate a $5000 donation to the charity of their choice, Project Home.

Ms. Fairlie has served as an officer in the National Association, Pennsylvania Association, and Mid-Atlantic Association of Personnel Consultants. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Pinnacle Society, the CIO Forum, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, NPower, and the Black Data Processing Association (BDPA). Suzanne serves on various committees of the Society for Information Management (SIM). She is an active member of the Union League of Philadelphia and is often called upon to speak at state and national associations, on topics related to executive search, employee retention, and interviewing techniques. ProSearch is proud of it’s membership in the Association of Executive Search Consultants (www.aesc.org), an international group for retained search firms.

Additionally, Ms. Fairlie has testified before Congress, participated in White House Briefings and was invited to the signing of the NAFTA by President Clinton. Her name appears in the Pennsylvania Honor Roll of Women, a recognition for women who have distinguished themselves as professionals and leaders in their communities. Featured on the cover of Business Philadelphia, Ms. Fairlie was named a “Top 100 People to Watch” in Philadelphia. Her name is included in Who’s Who publications. She and her husband, a Psychologist, are proud parents of two grown children, their spouses, and 4 grandchildren.