Career Management Partners
A minority- and woman-owned talent and transition firm providing solutions across the full talent life cycle.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Career Management Partners (CMP) is a talent and transition firm that provides recruiting, leadership development, and outplacement solutions. It is a minority- and woman-owned firm headquartered in the United States with global reach. CMP reports serving over 30,000 people and more than 1,000 clients across 80+ countries, with a 94% satisfaction rate and 25 years of impact.
History
Career Management Partners (CMP) was started in 1999 by Keith Nave in partnership with Dick Ulrich, with the idea of providing the highest-touch, most personalized outplacement services possible. As CMP grew, it was asked to help fill roles for key clients, leading to the birth of the CMP Search Practice. In 2014, Keith Nave passed the torch to Joe Frodsham and Maryanne Piña, who merged CMP with JBKF Group to create a firm supporting the full talent life cycle. The company is described as a minority- and woman-owned firm headquartered in the United States with global reach.
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