Paul Sniffin; As President of New Options Group, the Mid-Atlantic Partner of Career Partners International (CPI), Paul is accountable for the firm’s strategic direction and the operating results from its talent management consulting practice area to include leadership development and executive coaching, organizational effectiveness and career management. Paul has been involved in career consulting since 1979 and founded New Options Group in 1983.

He initially honed his leadership skills while serving as an officer in the United States Marine Corp, including a tour of duty in Vietnam as a combat helicopter pilot. Upon completing his military commitment, he launched his business career by starting a series of entrepreneurial ventures and at the same time built a successful track record in executive sales positions with major corporations.

Over the next decade, Paul gained significant expertise in building and leading strong sales organizations and executive teams, which led him to his involvement in career and performance consulting. In 1979, Paul joined a national career consulting company, eventually leading the organization into the emerging field of outplacement consulting. He then joined an internationally recognized human resources consulting company as a regional executive, opening and managing their Mid-Atlantic offices.

Paul’s entrepreneurial interests eventually led him to the founding of his own firm and his partnership with CPI. In the late 1970’s, he was instrumental in establishing the first national career consulting partnership of independent consulting firms. Through his guidance as Chairman of the Board, he grew the organization into a global partnership with over 200 offices. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Career Partners International.

He is frequently called upon to work closely with organizations in building the commitment and performance of high potential leaders, as well as coaching and advising senior executives.