EXETER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goodwin Recruiting, a leading management and executive recruiting firm, today announced Andy Decker as its new chief executive officer. Decker succeeds Eric Goodwin, who will become chairman of the board. In this role, Decker will oversee the company’s national operations and strategic initiatives, further solidifying Goodwin Recruiting’s position as a leader in the recruitment industry.
Decker joins Goodwin Recruiting with over 18 years of experience in recruiting leadership, having previously served as CEO at I.K. Hofmann USA. His track record of rapidly growing organizations and driving operational excellence, as evidenced by multiple industry awards, aligns perfectly with Goodwin Recruiting’s vision for the future. Before joining I.K. Hofmann USA, Decker was a senior regional vice president at Robert Half where he led several highly successful direct hire teams and was a 2x recipient of the President’s Club Leadership Award.
“Andy’s impressive experience in the recruiting space makes him the perfect choice to guide us to a successful future,” said Eric Goodwin, founder of Goodwin Recruiting. “We are confident Andy will bring not only fresh ideas and dynamic energy, but also a collaborative spirit as we continue to scale our operations. I have no doubt that he will create a lasting impact and help propel our company to even greater heights.”
In his new role, Decker will focus on rapidly growing the number of recruiting professionals on the team, strengthening client and candidate relationships, enhancing operational efficiencies, fostering innovation, and preserving the strong internal culture that earned Goodwin Recruiting the 2023 Glassdoor Best Places to Work Award (#1 in the small & medium business category).
“I am honored to join Goodwin Recruiting at such an exciting time in its journey,” said Decker. “The company has built an impressive reputation as an industry leader, consistently setting high standards for excellence and innovation. I am excited for the opportunity to be part of this legacy and contribute to its ongoing success. Together with the talented team here, I’m eager to shape the next chapter of growth and achievement, or as we are calling it internally, Goodwin 2.0. I love working in recruiting. It's a privilege to help recruiters achieve their best results individually and as part of teams, while providing world-class customer service to clients and candidates.”
Decker is an alumni of James Madison University. Outside of work, he’s passionate about spending time with family and friends, traveling, and staying active in his local community through sports, coaching, and volunteering. Andy is based in Atlanta and will be traveling nationally to support the organization.
About Goodwin Recruiting: Goodwin Recruiting is a nationally recognized Forbes Best Recruiting Firm, celebrating over 25 years in business. Goodwin Recruiting’s 300+ recruiting partners serve clients across the United States and beyond. For more information: www.goodwinrecruiting.com
