Maxine Martens' love affair with brands began when she moved to New York to join Elizabeth Arden as National Sales Merchandising Manager. Maxine’s international career took off when she moved to London as Area Director, Europe and then became Arden’s International Marketing Director. During her time overseas she had the opportunity to live in Rome, Cairo and Paris. After 11 years abroad, Maxine returned to the United States and became President of a direct response company. She has held or managed many of the positions for which she now recruits. Maxine began her search career at Rene Plessner Associates specializing in entrepreneurial businesses within the beauty and fashion industries. Then Maxine was a Managing Director at Herbert Mines Associates for several years prior to the establishment of Martens & Heads. Maxine divides her time between the US and Europe working with clients and candidates. Maxine and her family are keen supporters of children’s causes and have been long active in improving the lives of children in need. Among other organizations she has supported, she is proud to have been involved with the Real Life Children’s Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida, for over 50 years. Maxine joined the World of Children Award in 2008.