Mediator Profiles
- Photo
- Name
- Robert M. Ward
- First Name
- Robert
- Last Name
- Ward
- Metropolitan Area
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Industries Served
- Business Services, Distribution, Entrepreneurial, Manufacturing, Consumer Products
- Expertise
- Accounting, General Business, HR/Employment, Mergers/Acquisitions, Project Management
- Associations
- License or Certification
- Mediator
- Business Background
- 40 years business experience. CPA, Controller, business owner, consultant
- College or University
- University of Notre Dame
- Degrees
- BBA Accounting
- Biography
Bob Ward earned his Accounting degree at the University of Notre Dame and began his career as an auditor at Coopers & Lybrand in Chicago. He is a CPA and maintains a large network within the accounting profession and the wider Chicago business community.
Bob’s executive search experience began with ten years in a national search firm specializing in the areas of finance and accounting. Subsequently, he founded Ward & Associates, a general executive search company that thrives today, sixteen years later. Once established, the firm quickly broadened its scope to include operations, sales/marketing operations, human resources, supply chain, engineering, and management positions, in addition to financial roles. In recent years, the company has become increasingly active in locations across the United States.
Bob is an engaged listener who specializes in understanding how people portray themselves and convey their message to others. As the author of a leading book on mastering the interview process, Bob knows that parties need to communicate effectively in order to be successful.
- Testimonials
“Bob Ward is a friendly and outgoing person who has spent a career bringing people together for their mutual benefit. He is experienced, honest and helps people better understand each other and themselves. I highly recommend Bob as a business mediator.”
Oak Brook, IL