ZRG Partners, a US-based global executive search and talent management firm, has acquired Starting Point Companies (SPC).

SPC is a fast-growing advisory firm focused on executive compensation, board governance and director education within community banks.

ZRG provides executive search and talent management solutions to banks on a global basis, while SPC specialises in executive and board level compensation advice for banks within the US.

Mike Point, president of SPC, will join ZRG in the firm’s new Dallas offices and will be in charge of expanding ZRG’s banking client relationships nationally while continuing to grow executive compensation and board level advisory services within ZRG.

ZRG Partners operates globally with offices in the US, Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, and maintains an active presence in Latin America.