The Team
Susan Ross | Founder and CEO
As the CEO at Southern, I manage a team of recruiters working on roles across all regions, including AMER, EMEA, and APAC. With over 17 years of diversified recruiting experience in mid-sized, agency, and pre-IPO high-tech companies, I have a proven track record of successfully staffing all sales, technical, and business disciplines. My professional journey includes significant roles at Salesforce, DocuSign, and SAP, where I honed my expertise in talent acquisition. Additionally, I am a certified analyst in the Predictive Index, a tool enabling me to assess the fit and potential of candidates and employees effectively.
Rachel Cohen | Co-Founder and COO
With over a decade of experience in Talent Acquisition, I have developed and led global recruiting strategies, managed teams across multiple regions, and contributed to both large enterprises and fast-paced startups. My career includes leadership roles at top companies like Elastic, SAP, and ADP, as well as hands-on experience in building recruitment infrastructures and processes from the ground up for entrepreneurial ventures. Currently, at Southern Consulting, I manage operations, recruiting systems, and client relations, ensuring seamless execution across all recruitment systems, driving continuous process improvement, and fostering strong client relationships by providing tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. Passionate about innovation, diversity, and inclusion, I am dedicated to creating efficient, globally aligned recruitment strategies that help organizations build high-performing teams and achieve long-term success.
Jacqueline Souvercaze | Senior Recruiter
As a seasoned recruiter with a proven track record, I specialize in building high-performing teams for pre- and post-IPO software companies. With extensive experience across AMER, EMEA, and APAC, I have successfully placed top talent in roles ranging from executive leadership to individual contributors. My tenure at rapid-growth companies like BigPanda and collaborations with industry giants such as SAP and Callidus Cloud have refined my skills in navigating complex hiring challenges. I am passionate about identifying exceptional talent and creating winning teams that drive business growth.
Cheri Gudaitis | Senior Recruiter
I am a passionate and results-driven Senior Recruiter with 20+ years of experience in Executive Search, Retained & Contingent, and Full-Cycle Corporate & Contract Recruiting. I specialize in attracting, inspiring, and securing top-tier talent while building lasting relationships and solving complex hiring challenges. I partner with both global brands and high-growth startups, focusing on GTM, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success roles—ranging from mid-level to senior leadership and C-suite positions. With a track record of 5,000+ successful placements, I bring a creative mindset, relentless drive, and an unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring you connect with the best talent in the market.