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The Newfields experience reminds me that I find no evidence that expensive, national or worldwide searches for talent and expertise provide superior results over simply announcing a request for applications [“Burnette leaving abruptly as CEO of Newfields after 15 months,” Nov. 10].
—John Guy
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