Matt Walsh, CEO of Blue Signal Search, Recognized for Second Consecutive Year as Top 5 Business Leader in Executive Search by AzBusiness

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[Phoenix, Arizona, February 21, 2024] - For the second consecutive year, Matt Walsh, CEO of Blue Signal Search, has been honored as one of Arizona's most influential professionals in the executive search category on the AZBusiness Leaders 2024 edition by AZ Big Media. Celebrated for his unwavering dedication, mentorship, and exemplary client service. 

More About AzBusiness Leaders and Methodologies: 

AzBusiness editors meticulously curated a list of 500 visionaries from over 5,000 executives spanning diverse industries such as healthcare, real estate, law, marketing, education, and banking. Annual publication that profiles the business leaders and innovators that are changing the face of Arizona business. 

Matt's placement among Arizona's top 5 business leaders in the executive search domain reflects his adeptness in navigating clients through intricate talent acquisition challenges, driving substantial growth. Matt's recognition underscores his pivotal role in Blue Signal's extraordinary achievements, including a remarkable three-year revenue growth of 151 percent. Under his leadership, Blue Signal has expanded globally and earned acclaim as a leading staffing and executive recruiting firm, recognized by esteemed publications such as Forbes and Inc. Magazine. 

To explore Matt's profile and discover other esteemed AzBusiness Leaders, visit page 128 in the publication.  

About Matt: 

Matt Walsh is the CEO and Founder of Blue Signal, a leading recruiting firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been trailblazing the recruiting industry for over two decades. Matt is a graduate of Illinois State University and holds a degree in Business Administration. He is also a board member for the Pinnacle Society, where he was ranked a Summit Club top 5 recruiter for 2021 and 2022, and most recently ended the year as the 3rd best recruiter in the nation for 2023. Matt is a 2x Titan 100 CEO and board member, a Top Staffing Leader to Watch in 2023 and 2024 by the World Staffing Awards, a 2x awarded AZBusiness Leader, 2x EY Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, and a proud member of YPO. 

Matt is passionate about helping businesses find the best talent to achieve their goals. He believes that the right people can make all the difference to a company's success. Matt is also committed to building a strong culture at Blue Signal that is based on trust, respect, and collaboration. 

Under Matt's leadership, Blue Signal has grown into a leading executive search firm. The company has been recognized by several organizations for its excellence in recruiting and ethics, including holding a consistent spot as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Arizona and a BBB Torch Award finalist for 2022. Matt is a role model for other entrepreneurs and is committed to making a positive impact on the world. 

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More about AZ Big Media: 

For more than 35 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state’s most compelling business, real estate, and lifestyle news through the print editions of AZ Business and AZRE magazines, Ranking Arizona, AZBusiness Leaders, Experience AZ, People & Projects to Know, Arizona Business Angels, and Play Ball, the only official spring training publication of The Cactus League. 

The company has the fastest-growing news website in the U.S., that serves as a complement to its print publications and incorporates up-to-the-minute breaking news, compelling business stories, C-Level executive editorial profiles, and much more. 

About Blue Signal Search: 

Having successfully completed over 2,500 search projects, it’s no surprise Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to be recognized as a leader in the recruiting and staffing space. Additionally, our deep industry knowledge and streamlined search processes help clients to secure high-caliber talent within tight timeframes. As an award-winning, top executive search firm, we have been a driving force in our clients’ professional successes. Therefore, we immerse ourselves in our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction for both parties. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into our executive hiring process to make long-term, impactful connections.

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Blue Signal Search Named Finalist of 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona

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Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named Blue Signal as a finalist for the 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity.

“Being named a finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is a direct reflection of Blue Signal’s core values – excellence, transparency, integrity, commitment, and respect,” says Blue Signal CEO Matt Walsh. “These values take place during every interaction that Blue Signal engages in. They are the key principles I have instilled in and expect from each Blue Signal employee. With every interaction, my team is working to further the esteemed reputation that our company has brought to the industry.”

 

About BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the highest honors BBB bestows upon a company, and is designed to highlight outstanding ethical businesses. Finalists are selected by an independent panel of volunteer community leaders based on criteria established by the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.

All finalists completed an evaluation where they demonstrated their commitment to ethics and trust in four categories: Character, Culture, Customers and Community. Finalists have illustrated the character of their organization’s leadership, how an authentic culture is being fostered, how the company prioritizes its relationship with customers, and the impact the organization is making in their community.

 “Honesty builds trust, which is a vital aspect in the success of a business. For 20 years, BBB has been recognizing outstanding companies in Greater Arizona for their solid commitment to doing things the right way,” said Shelley Bradley, Director of Signature Events for BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest. “This esteemed award recognizes business leaders who demonstrate a superior level of character and ensure their organization's practices meet the highest ethical standards, thereby generating trust.”

Winners will be announced at the in-person signature event on November 17, 2022 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. For a complete list of this year’s BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists visit torchawards.bbbcommunity.org.

 

About Blue Signal

Having successfully completed over 1,700 search projects, it’s no surprise that Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to help candidates grow their careers and clients expand their businesses. Our deep industry knowledge – from 215 combined years of recruiting experience – and streamlined processes help clients to secure high-caliber talent within tight timeframes. As a top executive search firm, we have been a driving force in our clients’ professional successes. At Blue Signal, we immerse ourselves in our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction of both parties. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into all of our searches to make long-term, impactful connections.

 

About Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest

For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. In 2020, people turned to BBB more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest serves Greater Arizona and Southern California, providing critical tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products, and access to capital. Their objective expertise educates the community on ethical behavior in the marketplace and how businesses can build trust.