NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elliot Group Enterprises, LLC (Elliot), a nationally recognized leader in global executive search and strategic consulting for the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, retail and service sector industries, and Steve Lockton, Executive Vice President and Owner at the Lockton Companies (Lockton), the world’s largest privately held insurance broker and risk management consulting firm, today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Lockton has made an undisclosed equity investment in Elliot to further advance both firm’s ability to leverage existing business and create new opportunities in the global marketplace.

Elliot provides a range of services to the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, retail and service sector industries through its three subdivisions; Elliot Associates, LLC, a retained executive search firm, Elliot Executive Consulting, LLC, a strategic and operational consulting firm, and Elliot Productions, LLC, a creative management firm specializing in events and content development. As part of the partnership, Lockton will now have access to Elliot’s unparalleled experience within target sectors where Lockton sees tremendous potential for their global risk management, insurance and employee benefits consulting services.

“We’re honored to be partnering with Steve Lockton,” said Alice Elliot, founder and CEO of the Elliot Group, LLC. “His decision to invest in and collaborate with us is validation of the achievements Elliot has accomplished to date and the vision we have articulated for the Company going forward. We look forward to working closely with Steve to build our industry leading position and accelerate our growth strategy."

“Today marks an important milestone for both us and Elliot,” said Steve Lockton, Executive Vice President and Owner at the Lockton Companies. “This partnership will further Lockton’s interests in areas where Elliot has established itself as the dominant industry leader. It is a privilege to collaborate with Alice and the brilliant team at Elliot, and we are excited by the opportunities ahead.”

About Elliot Group Enterprises, LLC

Elliot Group Enterprises, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in global executive search and strategic consulting that is exclusively dedicated to the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, retail and service sector industries. With the headquarters in New York and offices in Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas and California, The Elliot Group professionals have more than 275 years of combined experience, and are sought out by equity and financial groups for their counsel on human capital issues, creative management and executive search. They provide a wide range of services and expertise to many of the top global companies in their industry segments. For more information on The Elliot Group go to:www.theelliotgroup.com.