ZRG Adds Managing Director Larry Krema to Growing Real Estate Practice

Rochelle Park, NJ, May 30, 2023 – ZRG, a US-based global talent advisory firm, adds Lawrence “Larry” Krema as Managing Director. Larry joins the Real Estate Practice, bringing in addition a wealth of expertise across private equity, hospitality, and human capital. Based in Chicago, he will also support the firm’s Human Capital and Private Equity practice groups.

Before joining ZRG, Larry served as a Managing Director for both Allegis Partners and FPL Advisory Group. His clients recognize his knack for assessing a candidate’s knowledge and experience and aptly weighing this against their culture and organizational fit.

Earlier, Larry enjoyed a career leading public company human resource functions. In this capacity, he addressed talent and culture matters, developing human capital strategies to drive individual and organizational performance. Larry served as Chief Human Resources Officer, Simon Property Group and Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Equity Office Properties Trust, gaining specialized insight within the real estate sector through these mandates.

“Larry has successfully made the transition from CHRO to real estate executive search as a trusted advisor,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. “The high caliber of his work and the pride he takes in strong talent placements make him an exceptional addition to the firm.”

“ZRG boasts a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, high-touch client and candidate focus, and collaborative culture,” Mr. Krema offered. “It’s wonderful to be a part of an industry leader and growing Real Estate practice.”

About ZRG

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent. ZRG’s data-driven approach to executive and professional search has been changing the way clients think about how to find top talent. The company’s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvement to dramatically deliver executive searches quicker and with proven better results.

Today, with the help of private equity investor RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is among the fastest growing firms in the search industry and provides a full suite of retained search, on-demand talent, and consulting and advisory solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.