The Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, has announced that 64 highly-qualified location advisors have been officially recognized as Certified Site Selection Consultants (CSSC). This prestigious international credential is awarded only to those advisors who have amassed deep experience guiding corporate location decision-making, while making valuable contributions to the profession and practice of site selection.
“The CSSC credential marks a milestone for our profession,” announced Gregg Wassmansdorf, member and past board chair of the Site Selectors Guild and senior managing director of Global Strategy at Newmark. “It sets the standard for excellence and integrity in site selection consulting and gives companies, economic development organizations, and public officials confidence that they are working with the most qualified location advisors in the industry.”
The CSSC credential is administered exclusively by the Site Selectors Guild. It is awarded only to current Full Members of the Guild who have undergone a rigorous vetting process. This ensures that every CSSC consultant has attained the highest levels of proficiency, ethics, and expertise in the site selection and corporate location advisory profession.
For companies evaluating new markets, expansions, or relocations globally, the Certified Site Selection Consultant™ credential provides assurance of working with trusted advisors who bring deep experience and proven leadership in navigating complex corporate location strategies.
“This credential is a testament to the high standards and site selection expertise of our members,” said Michelle Comerford, Site Selectors Guild board chair and Industrial & Supply Chain Practice leader for Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.
The Site Selectors Guild is comprised of 64 Full members, eight Associate members, and five Emeritus members. These professionals, who represent 42 different firms and reside in 10 countries, bring decades of experience advising corporations and communities on optimal business location decisions. Visit the Site Selectors Guild website for more information about the CSSC credential and to see the list of certified consultants.
About the Site Selectors Guild
The Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function. Founded in 2010, the Site Selectors Guild is dedicated to advancing the profession of international corporate site selection by promoting integrity, objectivity, and professional development. Members are peer-nominated, vetted, and must demonstrate significant professional location advisory experience. In 2024, Guild members facilitated the committed or announced creation of approximately 111,000 jobs and $141 billion in capital investment by corporate clients, which required location analysis across 90 countries. Guild membership is the highest standard in the site selection industry. For more information, visit siteselectorsguild.com or follow Site Selectors Guild on LinkedIn.
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