Subject: Fwd: Search firm for COO [CDM TO JP CONFIDENTIAL]
From: Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 21:02:53 -0400

remind me to discuss when you call me

what the traffic from the bottom up.

cdm
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From: Robby Mook <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: Search firm for COO
To: Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]>

Well then let's definitely get thoughts from all three (Leah, Charlie,
Tom)...reputation makes sense.  We're not going to be paying well, so I
don't know how much that's going to affect things...I was thinking we'd
look for someone who is on the younger side--still has something to prove,
will be eager, etc--but has real experience and has done this in a legit
way.  I know that's kind of a unicorn, but we all have to dream!

How much do these firms typically cost?  Do you think someone would be
willing to handle this as a charity case?

Also, do you think Brynne would be available in Nov/Dec to help with some
operational stuff while we're still waiting for a COO?  She did such a
fantastic job on Terry's inauguration, I know she could handle this stuff,
but I'm not sure what HRC's plans are for her.

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 8:37 PM, Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]> wrote:

> i think both can do it - leah we tried to get to be the coo at usaid -- a
> $25B organization -- we couldn't capture her though.  She also was the coo
> at dept of labor (12.1B organization) - so like tom who has done this --
> she too managed a complex organization.  charlie too and he comes with
> political acumen too.
>
> excellent coos tend to be known so usually you don't need a headhunter
> though it doesn't hurt other than your pocketbook.
>
> they are like hr people - they have reputations that transcend the
> industry they are in.  one of the best hr person, for example is at the
> lending club - and she likely won't budge (she was recruited out of schwab).
>
> happy to connect you with good folks at each of the major search firms --
> i just don't know if in the end they'll capture the person we want but if
> we pay them on some portion being contingent on success, we won't be out
> the full amount (actually where were when we did the search for the clinton
> foundation head).
>
> doesn't matter, it's just about pitching what is affordable and seing what
> they say.
>
> cdm
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 7:38 PM, Robby Mook <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
>> That would be great.
>> My goal is to find someone from outside politics with experience in mid-
>> to large startups which is why I'd prefer to find a corporate headhunting
>> firm to identify options.
>> I'm happy to get ideas from Leah and Charlie but I assume they will be
>> political/convention types and my preference is to get outside that mold.
>> Or are you saying they will know of firms?  Either way more options the
>> better--I just want to stay true to the goal.
>> I really want to up our game on HR, budgeting, and procurement which was
>> a problem in  08 and 12 (and is always a problem!).
>>
>> > On Oct 8, 2014, at 7:23 PM, Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Two obvious political and effective ones:
>> > Charlie Baker
>> > Leah Daughtry
>> >
>> > Will think of others who are younger but this is  where age and deep
>> experience is a good thing as opposed to in other areas.
>> >
>> > I can talk to tom without it being obvious.
>> >
>> > This is area I know well b/c I did it.
>> >
>> > cdm
>> >
>> >> On Oct 8, 2014, at 5:20 PM, Robby Mook <[email-masked]>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I have a feeler out to Schmidt on this but do you think Nides would
>> have ideas?  Would she be ok if I reach out?
>>
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