INTRO LIMITED IS A BOUTIQUE RECRUITING FIRM SERVING PREMIUM FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BRANDS.

We build exemplary teams for organizations who value their people and their time.

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"Intro Limited is totally unparalleled in terms of search, approach, and acumen."

Nelly Montenegro, Vice President, Human Resources

"The lifestyle consumer goods industry is highly nuanced, which makes specialized hiring a challenge. Intro limited accepted that challenge and delivered amazing candidates in record time."

cHRIS NOYES, PRESIDENT AND COFOUNDER

"Having a consultant who specializes in our industry and who understands our specific needs adds a lot of value."

Asal Nazi, Vice President of Finance

"INTRO HAS MATCHED MY COMPANY UP WITH FOLKS WHO ARE UNCANNILY SUITED FOR THE GOALS LAID OUT."

Michael Donovan, Independent Program Director

"10/10. Best recruiter I’ve worked with."

Noah Raf, cofounder, Madhappy

"Michael is not only the owner of our preferred recruiting firm, he himself has a decade + experience in fashion."

Nelly Montenegro, Vice President, Human Resources

"Couldn't be happier with our decision to partner with Intro Limited. They diligently listened to our feedback and calibrated until we had our perfect candidate."

Julie Van, Vice President of People

"Recruiting is at the core of building any great business, and Intro knows how to sniff out the fancy talkin' and get down to performance, execution, and character. I can't think of anyone I'd rather represent me or our brand."

Erik Allen Ford, CEO

"Intro is refreshing, a far cry from the impersonal and mechanical interaction I have often experienced with several executive search agencies."

Andrea Tonello, CFO

"intro supported us tremendously in making key senior hires and going above and beyond to make the hiring process as seamless as it could be.”

Peiman Raf, cofounder

"Michael is the best; a total unicorn in executive search.”

Jack Gray, VP of Lifestyle

"INTRO IS DIFFERENT. CONVERSATIONS WITH THEM ARE BENEFICIAL AND GENUINE. I REFER COLLEAGUES TO INTRO WITH FULL TRUST."

JT AKERS, Collaborations and Special Projects

"INTRO UNDERSTANDS WHAT MOTIVATES A HIGH CALIBER CANDIDATE TO WANT TO JOIN AN ORGANIZATION. I WORKED FOR MIKE AT ALTERNATIVE AND HE CONTINUES TO BE A FRIEND AND MENTOR.”

Albert Samuels, Product and Merchandising

"We never considered using a firm until we met Michael, who is a joy to work with and brought us fantastic people."

Jena Wolfe, co founder

"Our partnership with Intro exceeded expectations and produced spectacular results. They differentiated themselves through an in depth probing of our needs, an exhaustive and diligent approach to screening candidates, and providing expert guidance to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement with our finalists."

Josh Kriteman, COO

"WORKING WITH INTRO HAS BEEN AN AMAZING SUCCESS STORY. WE STARTED WITH MANY OPTIONS BUT QUICKLY MADE INTRO OUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL TYPES OF RECRUITMENT."

Thomas Fabre, VP Sales and Marketing

"Working with Intro has taken so much stress and uncertainty out of the hiring process. Intro do a fantastic job of learning our hiring needs up front, developing a very specific profile and only bringing us the best candidates that meet those requirements.”

Zoë Meroney, GM

“The Intro team responded quickly with candidates that were spot-on in terms of competencies but more important in terms of culture and energy.”

"Intro listened and understood exactly what we needed in a designer. They came back days later with a short list of candidates; each one of them was able to nail our aesthetic and really wanted to be a part of our brand. We had a winner in under two weeks, and she’s still with us.”

JP Mastey, Founder

"Having a recruiting partner that truly understands the importance of brand fit is rare. Intro gets it!"

Derek Galkin, Co-Founder

"Midi Management has used Intro's services across different portfolio companies for several executive positions, including CFO. We were very pleased with the processes which were run very smoothly and quickly, with a very good comprehension of the skill sets needed for specific hires and industries. We can confirm that all candidates were successful upon hires. We would definitely recommend Intro!”

Erik Bittel, Private Equity Investor

"From start to finish, Intro made our employee search effortless. They are all about details, and well connected. Two weeks after starting, we had several perfect candidates and the hardest part was trying to pick just one. I look forward to working with Michael and Julienne again soon."

Jeff Lifter, Chief Creative Officer

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We begin with a head start: our own firsthand experience in creative and analytical leadership roles.

Our clients are outstanding agencies and brands in Luxury, Fashion, Footwear, Accessories, Lifestyle and Consumer Goods.

Intro has quickly and thoughtfully placed Digital Marketing leaders, heads of eComm, Directors of Sales, and more, from Designer to VP to CFO.

Michael Ardelean

Pro BMXer > Vice President of Merchandising > design studio partner >author> Intro Limited founder. Vintage sportscar rally organizer, girl dad, people person and private person simultaneously. Appreciator of high caliber people, minimalist interiors, desert landscapes where architecture is involved.

Michael became sought after for his ability to bring order to creative environments, and offered those services as a consultant. Always punching above his weight class, he believed in surrounding himself with the best, pulling together many interesting and talented friends, and building community via introductions and advocacy.

After playing key roles in bringing superstar talent to lululemon, Buck Mason and more, Michael founded a small but high-output search firm rooted in naturally existing connections.

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JULIENNE BROWN

Detroit > Chicago > Los Angeles. Empath, diamond and jewelry expert, musician, performer, ally. Once in her early 20s she led a team of 6, most of them 10 years her senior. Her cousin was in the Digable Planets. Gut feelings, usually correct. Right at home speaking with CEOs daily.

Julienne works in executive search because it’s a direct way to improve peoples’ lives. She’s inspired by candidates who are curious and driven, and believes that abundance and prosperity are attainable for those who believe in themselves and do the work.

And like most high performers, Julienne seeks balance through multiple talents and pursuits: songwriting, screenwriting, performing, and a thirst for knowledge that plays directly into her recruiting superpowers.

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Bastien Leveau

French, international, in love with southern California. Nobody is creative and whimsically human-centric and deeply philosophical while also being an impeccably detailed operator, but Bastien is. "We don't hire brokers, we train them." Same goes for recruiting. Curious > generalist > reader > learner > specialist.

Michael became sought after for his ability to bring order to creative environments, and offered those services as a consultant. Always punching above his weight class, he believed in surrounding himself with the best, pulling together many interesting and talented friends, and building community via introductions and advocacy.

After playing key roles in bringing superstar talent to lululemon, Buck Mason and more, Michael founded a small but high-output search firm rooted in naturally existing connections.

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Alyssa Watkins

Generalist, and by general, we mean specifically really good at a lot of things. Event management background, retail experience, former jewelry company owner. Speaks design language, manages many projects with elegance, will produce and be the head chef at her own dinner party. Starting captain of the Intro Limited book club.

Julienne works in executive search because it’s a direct way to improve peoples’ lives. She’s inspired by candidates who are curious and driven, and believes that abundance and prosperity are attainable for those who believe in themselves and do the work.

And like most high performers, Julienne seeks balance through multiple talents and pursuits: songwriting, screenwriting, performing, and a thirst for knowledge that plays directly into her recruiting superpowers.

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