Mark Morek is the co-founder of CiresiMorek and brings over 20 years as a trusted advisor to clients in the manufacturing sector. Mark also has extensive experience helping customers create succession planning pipelines and DE&I strategies. He continues to partner with companies such as Koch Industries, Parker Hannifin, AMCOR, HOWMET, and others to bring the best talent to their leadership positions. As the President, he is responsible for search strategy execution, refining internal processes, and helping facilitate organic growth within CiresiMorek.
“On a professional level I have two main passions. I love the opportunity to connect with new clients, especially ones that have not had the best experience with recruiters in the past. I enjoy showing them our approach and the value we can create around an effective search strategy. Acting as an advocate for my industry is a huge motivator for me. The second is leading and managing an incredible team of search professionals and watching them grow and become leaders themselves within in the industry. “
Mark partnered with Robert Ciresi in 2010 to create one of the leading search firms in the industry. With their honest approach and driven team, they have created a brand that identifies with integrity, hard work, efficiency, and the ability to deliver the right candidate at the right time in the right function. With their leadership, CiresiMorek has been recognized across multiple years as one of Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, honored with achieving a place on the Inc. 5000, and named to the Weatherhead 100 as one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.
As a former Army Aviator, Mark accumulated over 1,000 hours flying a variety of rotary wing aircraft in some of the harshest and challenging conditions.
Mark has a BS in Engineering from The United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. He has 2 children and has been married to Carmela for almost 30 years. When not roaming the halls of CiresiMorek, Mark loves boating with family and friends.