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 Randy Schmitz, Partner Client Services, Frederickson Partners

Randy
Schmitz

Partner, Client Services

Randy is Partner, Client Services at Frederickson, serving as a senior leader of the firm. In his role, Randy manages and drives go-to-market (GTM) strategy, allowing more employers to have access to Frederickson’s executive search practices.

Randy is a technology entrepreneur and experienced operator with a long history in attracting and leading top-performing teams and pioneering disruptive technologies into new and established markets. As a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, he founded five technology companies including eIQ Mobility, the leading software provider of zero-emissions mobility planning solutions acquired by NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE); Jacent Technologies, a leading natural language processing (NLP) speech automation platform, acquired by YUM! Brands (NASDAQ: YUM); e-commerce innovators iCommerce and Breakthrough Software; and high-end web development and hosting firm Internet Business Solutions, acquired by Entertainment Digital Network. In addition to raising $45 million in financing as an entrepreneur, Schmitz has held senior Sales and Business Development leadership roles at fast growth pioneers Workboard, Ascendify, Voxology and Redwood Systems, acquired by CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM).

Randy holds a B.A. in Political Science and Government from University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated cum laude. Randy currently lives in Menlo Park with his wife Kelly and is a proud father of two girls.  Outside of enjoying work, he is a soccer, volleyball and basketball coach.

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