Ralph Roberto established Essex Partners in 1999 to provide superior career consulting and state-of-the-art technology exclusively for senior executives. Currently, Ralph serves as President of Keystone Partners, parent company to Essex, where he oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of the company and its divisions. Ralph also personally consults with senior executive clients and has partnered with hundreds of leaders from many of the world�s most prestigious organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, industry-leading corporations and emerging growth organizations. Ralph is a seasoned executive with over twenty years of experience in key corporate and operational assignments. He is recognized as a leading authority on executive career issues, and has been featured in many respected business publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and Human Resource Executive. Prior to joining the firm, Ralph held senior management positions at Polaroid Corporation, where he established a unique blend of experience in human resources, sales and marketing. Ralph received his Masters in Business Administration from the Boston University School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Boston College. He has completed professional development programs including the Consumer Marketing Program at the Kellogg School and the Advanced Leadership Program at the Center For Creative Leadership. He is the former Chairman of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors at Direct Federal Credit Union where he was also a Board member. Ralph also served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at the former Deaconess-Waltham Hospital. |