Testimonials
Client Testimonials
I have known Chris for several years as we served on a Non-Profit Board together. As Chairman at Andalay Solar, I led the search for the CEO. Chris presented his firm, methods and industry background to the Board and we retained him. We knew we needed help as the search was tricky. We needed a leader deeply networked in the solar industry, commercially driven and sales focused, who understood the challenges of a small company and who was energized by the needs of a turn around. Finally, we needed someone with public company CEO experience. We were skeptical that we could find a candidate meeting all our criterion. We also wanted to complete the search in two months so we could build in a smooth transition with the exiting CEO. I worked closely with Chris throughout and he was able to hit all our milestones and exceed our expectations. Chris did a great job and I hope to work with him again in the future.
Mark Kalow, Director at SmartCloud, Inc.
I met Chris when I responded to one of his letters profiling a high potential candidate. I hired the candidate to lead our Business Development efforts in the US and I hired Chris Turzo & Associates to build our core Executive team. Prior to meeting Chris, we had had a hard time finding candidates that fit our culture and several didn’t work out. Chris took the time to get to know our business and our needs; he has excellent depth of knowledge in the solar market, really knows what a good candidate looks like, is well networked and understands the needs of a market entry situation. So far, Chris and his team have brought 9 key people to our team and as we scale further, he will be our go-to source for talent. I highly recommend Chris and Chris Turzo & Associates
Guy Vanderhaegen, Managing Director at Origis Energy
My colleagues from our corporate office in Japan suggested that I use Chris and Chris Turzo and Associates to help us staff some key positions in our European business. At first I was skeptical about having someone based in California find me people in Germany, Italy and France. I was pleasantly surprised that Chris was able to find me several excellent candidates throughout Europe; he was able to do a significantly better job than his Munich based competitors. He and Chris Turzo and Associates do excellent work, working with enthusiasm and great follow-up. I highly recommend Chris and Chris Turzo and Associates.
Wolfgang Lange, CEO, Solar Frontier Europe
You guys did a great job for us recently here at PolyFuel. Our CFO resigned unexpectantly, and we needed someone to replace him as soon as possible. Within one week of contacting your firm, you were able to present an outstanding candidate, with exactly the right skills and experience to fit our unique needs. You bent over backwards to structure an arrangement that would work for us and the candidate in the interim, as well as over the long term. I am very satisfied with the support that you and your firm provided. Thank you!
Jim Balcom, CEO, PolyFuel, Inc.
One of my responsibilities at Solar Frontier as Vice President – International Business was to initiate market entries and launch sales teams in both the U.S and Europe in support of our 900MW CIS plant expansion. I turned to Chris and we retained Chris Turzo and Associates to help build out our executive and sales teams. Chris Turzo and Associates consistently delivered top-notch people and was instrumental in introducing us to much of our current team. They delivered superior performance in the U.S. and in Europe, and we will continue working with them well into the future. Chris is a seasoned veteran with a well-established network. His work across all aspects of the recruiting and employment process was always on target. He did an excellent job meeting our needs, and I give him my highest recommendation without reservation.
Brooks W. Herring, Corporate Executive Officer, Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. and Vice President, Solar Frontier K.K.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris to help shape our executive team, hiring strategy and ultimately to bring key resources on board. Chris’ deep market expertise and research driven approach helped to quickly distill our business needs which he translated into immediate action and results. It is a pleasure working with Chris and I would without hesitation recommend his firm.
Christopher Morgan, Co-Founder and President, Ikanow
In only a few instances have I followed up on a general solicitation from a recruiter expounding the virtues of a represented candidate and actually found a perfect fit.
Chris demonstrated to me a very high standard of integrity, and assistance in representing both the candidate and understanding our needs. I highly recommend Chris as a recruiter. He did a great job for us and we could not be happier. Chris is an expert and it showed every step of the way as he helped us recruit this very high level position into our business.
Jackie Werblo, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Easton Bell Sports
Chris is a great person to know, both when recruiting and looking for a new role. Although we worked together only virtually, he was very effective indeed in arranging a number of relevant interviews. He did not waste time, was honest and ethical, and really has a ‘nose’ for a good fit/match. It was a pleasure working with Chris, and I would not hesitate to work with him again, as recruiter or recruitee.
Caroline Stockmann, CFO at Save the Children International
Chris is the best recruiter I have worked with. He is highly intelligent, motivated and understands cultural diversity allowing him to be at ease in international environments. He is highly successful and works with passion.
Filippo J. Mecacci, Global Director of Finance, Kennametal
I have known Chris for close to 7 years now and have worked with him on my last three professional transitions. Additionally, I’ve worked with him from the other side of the table as continues to help build out our current team. Chris not only has the best solar industry knowledge of any recruiter I know, he really takes the time and care to understand a candidates needs and come up with opportunities that are an excellent fit. His network in the industry is tremendous, giving him the ability to quickly and easily make very relevant and high powered introductions. But what really sets Chris apart is his ability to coach and mentor candidates, help them make good life choices and land in the best circumstances. I not only consider Chris an exceptional recruiter, I consider him a friend.
Michael Chestone, Managing Director of Development at Origis Energy
Chris is hands down the best executive recruiter I have ever worked with. His genuine interest in fully understanding both client company and executive needs separate him from others. It has been a tremendous pleasure working with Chris.
Marc Suarez, Director, Operations Platform Management at UTC Aerospace Systems
Chris has provided recruiting services for my group at two of my recent companies. He is very experienced in the Sales and Marketing space for the US Solar industry. On each occassion he has identified, screened and placed high quality candidates efficiently and professionally.
Nigel Cockroft, US General Manager at Jinko Solar USA Inc
Without hesitation I would recommend Chris Turzo and Chris Turzo and Associates. Chris helped me find and recruit a quality candidate in an otherwise difficult market in Eastern Europe. Unlike many recruiters, Chris focuses on quality rather than quantity.
Mike McMillan, EVP Finance & IT, & Chief Financial Officer, GETRAG
Chris brings a lot of creative solutions to help top managers shaping business capability to select high-level profile in complex multi-cultural environments. He displayed a right level of empathy and emotional intelligence to help his customers in the most effective manner.
Jérome Marzinski, MBA, Interim CEO at i Sonic Medical
Candidate Testimonials
Chris is an executive recruiter who takes a very different approach than most people in his line of work. Chris invests time up-front truly getting to know the candidate and his/her career goals. Chris then puts together a targeted marketing plan to introduce the candidate to specific companies. His approach is very refreshing. I highly recommend him to people making career changes and to companies looking to hire top-talent from a recruiter that has invested time to really get to know his candidates and thus can better evaluate the fit between a company and candidate.
Tim Klaus, Regional Vice President, Finance - Asia Pacific at Dana Corporation
I met Chris Turzo during my search for an engineering position in the photovoltaic industry. Not only did Chris contact me immediately after I applied for the position, but he also took an interest in my professional profile beyond the ordinary role of a recruiter. He walked me thru the fields of expertise at Chris Turzo & Associates, the details of the position posted and the employer expectations and requirements.
Our interview was more like a friendly chat, making sure the position requirements were fulfilled and weighing my strengths and weaknesses, as if he were planning on hiring me himself. Candidates will feel in good hands with Chris, and employers can feel very well represented by his expertise and professionalism as a recruiter.
Alberto Gonzales, Photovoltaic Systems Senior Engineer
Chris Turzo is the consummate professional recruiter who never allowed personal feelings to get in the way of business while negotiating the terms of my position with SunDurance Energy. From the initial contact about the position through the 3 month process right up to the final offer acceptance he demonstrated ALL of the qualities one wants in a recruiter. The candidate company's fit with my career goals, work ethic, style, and future career aspirations were spot on from the start. I couldn't be more pleased. Should Chris contact you about a position, consider yourself fortunate.
Raymond Delio, Energy & IoT Design Build Executive
Chris is a great advisor and support in my career development. I appreciate his knowledge and straight communication. I am impressed about his ability to work on a European assignment from San Francisco with success.
Natalie Coffee, Finance Director - International Development and Project Management
Chris is a Top Notch Sr. Executive recruiter with an excellent track record of success. He works hard to ensure that the opportunity matches the individuals and company's needs. I was thoroughly impressed and completely satisfied with his work on my behalf. Chris is Best in Class for his profession!
Edrian Oliver, Director of Distribution at Suncast
I've known Chris for a few years and when I needed to transition to a new SF Bay Area solar company, Chris found a suitable Director position for me with Solar Frontier in San Jose. The timing was perfect and Chris was professional, engaging, and honest throughout the entire process. I definitely would have not have landed with Solar Frontier if it weren't for Chris and very happy to have been brought to a world class organization. Highly recommended!
Albie Fong, National Sales Director at Solar Frontier Americas Inc. a subsidiary of Solar Frontier K.K. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.
When I recently resigned from a position directing wind energy development for a global utility I didn’t know what shape the next chapter in my career would take, but I knew it was time to recharge the batteries. Months later goats had me surrounded high in a Himalayan village when I received an email from Chris, following up on a conversation we’d had months before about a possible opportunity back in the states; apparently one finds WIFI everywhere these days. Long story short, the stars aligned, the next chapter is looking great, and I’m sincerely grateful for Chris’ help making this happen. Chris is professional, personable and persistent. Chris knows the clean tech space and appreciates the importance of a good “fit” for both the company and candidate. I highly recommend Chris Turzo & Associates.
Hal Balyeat, Director of Development at Origis Energy
I met Chris while I was working for SunPower. He brought me a couple of highly relevant positions and we had good, industry specific discussions. I could tell Chris was knowledgeable and professional, so I stayed in touch. When I contemplated a new role, I reached out to Chris. He presented me with my current role at Origis; everything about it was a perfect fit for my background and experience and I was able to get started with them quickly. I am very happy in my new role and see Chris as a highly valued professional contact and friend.
Peter Franetovich, Managing Director at the Henemier Group
I met Chris through a colleague. Chris contacted me to see if I would be interested in a position with a new group focused on the US market. After discussing with Chris both my interests and the company's interests he determined that we were a good fit and we proceeded to continue to the interviews. Immediately we found out that it was a perfect match and soon after that I found myself working for my current employer, Origis. I'm very happy with the experience that I'm having and it is all because of Chris' good eye to find good "fits" for both the candidate and the company.
Jean David, Development Manager, Origis Energy