Helen Lao Founder & President  of ClearPath profile

Helen Lao
Founder & President of ClearPath


Helen Lao Founder & President  of ClearPath Certificate

“Impacting with Positivity”

Helen Lao is the Founder & President at ClearPath Solutions, a boutique executive search firm specializing in the restaurant growth industry. She leads a dynamic team across the U.S. that matches consumer growth brands with top leaders within the industry.

In 2010, Helen was managing a young family while on a progressive career path in Human Resources. Like many women, she felt the pull to stay home at the expense of her career. She was convinced that women did not have to choose between one or the other.

"2020 has been a challenging year filled with tremendous uncertainty, and while we can’t predict the future, we can focus on building the strongest, most resourceful, resilient and capable leadership team to help navigate the future."

“Helen always felt “an entrepreneurial calling” and was inspired by stories of great success in the face of failure. She knew she could spend the next 25 years continuing a successful HR career or take the big chance as a business owner.

She launched ClearPath in 2010 with a vision, zero clients, a phone line.

Her team built their business one client at a time. Today, ClearPath’s focused strategy has made them one of the most trusted executive search firms in the industry.

Helen is driven to provide ongoing opportunities for her team, allowing them to explore what they are capable of, while positively impacting the world of search – one match at a time.

She attributes her success to her team. In her words, “I have the most passionate team of individuals. They are uniquely different, but all have one common trait: grit.” ClearPath defines themselves through hustle, passion and perseverance. One of their common phrases, “We want it more.”

ClearPath builds world class teams for consumer growth brands.

Each employee is an ambassador for our growth brands, connecting them with the leaders they need to build their businesses. Their focused and modern approach, identifying candidates with excellent alignment and experience, allows them to match candidates faster.

They provide access to the leadership talent needed for growth and value creation at the VP, C-Level, and Board of Directors. ClearPath partners with founders, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms to build great companies.

“Our clients do not hire us to search for the right candidate, but to find the perfect match. We call what we do, executive matching,” says Helen.

Their team was remote long before COVID-19 and their ability to leverage technology has greatly improved their speed of making matches. Their team approach is anchored in years of combined knowledge, a vast network, and valuable perspectives in support of their partnerships.

2020 has been a challenging year filled with tremendous uncertainty, and while we can’t predict the future, we can focus on building the strongest, most resourceful, resilient and capable leadership team to help navigate the future.

She and her team have been a part of many executives’ journey. We have heard countless stories shared over the years, by successful executives about their personal journey. In fact, ClearPath has been a part of that journey for many executives.

Many people have heard Helen state with conviction, “you should bet on ClearPath.” She knows every member of her team over the past ten years has entrusted her with their careers, and she never takes that for granted. She believes, “Together, we have made an incredible impact on the industry, peoples’ lives and their careers.”

While 2020 has proven to be one of the most challenging years, she continues to be out and “on the move.” In fact, many may know her as #helenonthemove. IE


Company

clearpath solutions

Management

Helen Lao
Founder & President

Description

ClearPath’s focused strategy within the industry has allowed them to become one of the most trusted partners in building teams to drive value creation for the brands they serve.


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