SRi, an international executive search and consulting firm based out of London, announced a merger with US-based The Cheyenne Group, an executive search firm.

Founded in 1999, The Cheyenne Group provides search and consulting services by assisting management teams and boards with the recruitment and selection of senior executives, corporate directors, and other professional personnel for clients in media, entertainment, sports, publishing, technology and information services sectors.
 
 “I’m thrilled to be able to welcome The Cheyenne Group into the SRi fold,” Mike Squires, chairman of SRi,said. “Both companies share a similar approach and have built a reputation for having the scope and reach of a larger firm, while maintaining the discretion, attention to detail and expertise of a specialised boutique.”
 
 “This merger is a significant landmark in the history of the company and gives us a strong platform to grow the business in new markets and sectors,” Jim Chaplin, CEO of Sri, said. “The convergence of media, sports and entertainment continues to move at a rapid pace with an increasing transfer of talent between industries globally. The combination of SRi and The Cheyenne Group allows us to build an even more formidable offering and we can’t wait to get started.”
 
 “The Cheyenne Group joining forces with SRi will significantly benefit the clients of both organisations in the United States and around the world,” Pat Mastandrea, CEO of The Cheyenne Group, said. “Companies today seek to partner with organisations that can globally deliver world-class talent recruitment and consulting solutions seamlessly and consistently. We’re now incredibly well positioned to tap into the best talent globally, while maintaining our premier boutique ethos.”

SRi was founded in 2001 and describes itself as a firm dedicated to the constant and growing demand for executive and management talent in sports, media and entertainment. It operates from offices in the UK, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Singapore and Switzerland.

No further details were disclosed.