Clem Johnson

Senior Managing Director

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Clemont “Clem” Johnson serves as Senior Managing Director of Harvard Group International with more than 30 years of experience in Senior Human Resources Management and Senior Level recruiting in multiple industries, including the Paper, Oil & Gas, and Technology industries. Successfully leading a team of recruiters, he uses his valuable expertise, knowledge of corporate cultures, and background to assist clients with their Senior Level staffing needs, ensuring they find the right person for the right job. He also maintains a very strong contact network with key industry leaders and colleagues.

Prior to joining Harvard Group International, Clem’s corporate career spanned over three decades with leadership assignments at Fortune 100 corporations. He served as a Franchise Owner of Snelling Staffing Services, a Senior Vice President of Human Resources for OFS (formerly Lucent Technologies), and in various Senior HR Management roles for ExxonMobil and International Paper Company across the country.

Clem has demonstrated success in solving his clients’ staffing needs because he has spent many years of his career on that side of the table. Leading Harvard Group International’s Executive Recruiting Practice, he leverages his industry knowledge and leadership experience to guide his team in delivering customized talent solutions. He is passionate about aligning top-tier candidates with critical roles, ensuring the perfect fit for both clients and candidates.

Clem has served on the SHRM Atlanta Board of Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Alcorn State University and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a frequent presenter on HR Leadership Talent Acquisition topics and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He resides in Johns Creek, Georgia, with his wife, enjoys golf, and is an avid sports fan.