At The Carlisle Group (TCG), while we are recognized for our deep expertise across nine core sectors, our capabilities extend far beyond those established boundaries. Our Additional Industries practice serves clients in adjacent, emerging, or specialized markets that may not fall within our primary verticals but still demand the same level of precision, professionalism, and performance in talent acquisition. TCG brings decades of recruiting experience, a proven executive search methodology, and an extensive network of professionals to every engagement, regardless of industry. Whether you’re a growing startup disrupting traditional markets, an established enterprise entering new sectors, or a mission-driven organization addressing unique challenges, we deliver practical, long-term hiring solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our adaptable approach, combined with our commitment to understanding your business fundamentals, competitive landscape, and organizational culture, ensures successful placements that drive results and support your strategic objectives.
Our recruiters excel at quickly gaining fluency in new industries by leveraging transferable skills, conducting thorough market research, and tapping into our broad professional network across sectors. We understand that effective talent acquisition transcends industry labels, it requires identifying professionals with the right combination of technical competencies, leadership capabilities, cultural alignment, and growth potential. Whether you operate in technology, professional services, construction, hospitality, energy, education, consumer goods, or any other sector, we apply rigorous assessment methodologies to evaluate candidates against your specific requirements. Our ability to navigate unfamiliar industries while maintaining our high standards for candidate quality has enabled us to successfully serve diverse clients and build lasting partnerships outside our traditional verticals.
We recruit for critical positions spanning entry-level specialists to C-suite executives across functional areas including operations, sales and business development, finance, human resources, marketing, technology, and general management. Our search process remains consistent regardless of industry, beginning with deep discovery to understand your organization, competitive positioning, and talent needs, followed by targeted candidate identification, thorough vetting, and comprehensive presentation of qualified professionals. We leverage our proprietary database, professional networks, industry associations, and research capabilities to identify both active candidates and passive talent who may not be visible through traditional channels. This systematic approach ensures we deliver high-caliber candidates who meet your technical requirements and align with your organizational values.
We recognize that businesses in emerging or niche industries face unique recruiting challenges, including limited talent pools, rapidly changing skill requirements, and the need for professionals who can operate with ambiguity and adaptability. Our Additional Industries practice provides the flexibility to support your talent acquisition needs as your business evolves, whether that means filling a single critical role, building an entire department, or providing ongoing recruiting partnership as you scale. Through our consultative approach and commitment to understanding what makes your organization unique, we identify candidates who bring not only relevant experience but also the entrepreneurial mindset, learning agility, and cultural fit essential for success in dynamic environments. When you partner with TCG for Additional Industries, you gain access to the same proven expertise, integrity, and dedication that defines our work across all sectors.
As President/CEO of The Carlisle Group (TCG) for more than two decades, Bert Wendeln
has guided the company to the very pinnacle of the search & recruitment industry. As a hands-on leader well known for his keen ability to listen, question and consult, Bert has been retained to conduct searches for a variety of companies/industries on a global scale.
Serving clients within a broad range of ownership structures (Privately Held, Publicly Traded, Private-Equity, Start-ups) and with varied tax structures (For Profit,
Nonprofit, ESOP’s, Mutuals) Bert has an unique continuum of experience and
insights to draw upon on behalf of his clients.
Bert is a Business Management graduate of the Shippensburg University
School of Business.
bfw@tcgrecruit.com | 717-207-8298
Tony Frey, CSM, is the Chief Sales Officer at The Carlisle Group and a key member of its Executive Leadership Team. He oversees the firm’s Search Consultants, continuously refining his expertise in executive search through exposure to a wide range of challenges and scenarios. In addition, Tony leads specialized teams serving the Non-Profit, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Transportation/Transit sectors, where they excel in delivering exceptional executive search solutions.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Tony has successfully completed thousands of engagements, ranging from C-suite placements to individual contributor roles. Supported by his team, he executes searches with precision, ensuring the right talent for his clients. Beyond search, Tony has consulted across diverse industries and topics, sharing his expertise as a guest speaker at numerous industry conferences, including international engagements on executive search.
During The Carlisle Group’s 23 years within the MRI Network, Tony consistently ranked in the top 1% of Search Consultants globally. His track record of awards, accolades, and results places him among the industry’s elite.
Tony’s success is fueled by his keen ability to listen, analyze, and provide strategic solutions to complex client challenges. A natural problem solver, he approaches every engagement with unyielding discipline and relentless focus, delivering exceptional results for his clients.
tef@tcgrecruit.com | 717-827-4403
