Gene Manheim serves as Managing Director at Herbert Mines Associates. He is an Angel Investor. Gene joined the firm in 1998 from Sullivan & Company, a division of Heidrick & Struggles. Previously, Gene was a principal in a private real estate firm, specializing in commercial real estate development, consulting, and leasing in the retail sector. In addition, he co-founded an international apparel manufacturer, which produced goods for major U.S. retailers. Gene's practice focuses on global retail, fashion, and consumer products search engagements with particular expertise in digital/e-commerce. His clients include public and private companies large and small, as well as private equity and venture capital fir