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To Integrate AI, Companies Must Alter Management Styles

To best serve their clients, executive recruiters must understand that a company’s integration of artificial intelligence requires trust.

New Report Shows Diversity Gaps in AI/Data Leadership, Compensation

Heidrick & Struggles’ first annual survey of data, analytics and artificial intelligence executives examines both organizational structure and compensation for roles with these responsibilities.

Attracting Top Talent in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence and automated technologies are about to transform the search for people. David Chan, CEO of Bo Le Associates, discusses how to find and retain talent in the workplace of tomorrow.

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Herbert Mines Assists Hint with CEO Search

New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has placed Michael Pengue as the new CEO of Verlinvest-backed Hint Inc., makers of unsweetened flavored still water. “The appointment of new leadership and incremental capital to further solidify the company and position it for future growth,” the company said. Mr. Pengue is a seasoned executive

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Academic Career & Executive Search Tapped by Bay de Noc Community College for Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Search

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been tapped to find next dean of Nursing and Allied Health at Bay de Noc Community College. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. The search firm notes that this is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join a thriving and well-established nursing program at a college serving as

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Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023

Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.

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Redgrave Partners Launches Sustainability Practice

London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Partners has launched its sustainability practice, led by partner Kate Goodall. This strategic initiative will offer guidance to clients across both public and private markets, focusing on the development of sustainability strategies and the recruitment of the senior talent in the field. “Redgrave’s sustainability practice aims to address every aspect of building

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GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database

As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?

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CarterBaldwin Retained by Cassia for CEO Search

CarterBaldwin Executive Search has been selected by Cassia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Associate partner Gerri Williams is leading the assignment. Bob Dahl, president and CEO of Cassia, formally announced his plan to retire in January 2026. The announcement of Mr. Dahl’s retirement sets in motion a carefully planned leadership succession process, with

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DHR Global Recruits Chief People Officer for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more

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TM² Executive Search Tapped by Texas Southern University Foundation for Two Senior Searches

TM² Executive Search (TM²), a subsidiary of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has been retained by Texas Southern University Foundation to lead in its searches for an executive director and financial controller. This search is being led by TM² Executive Search’s managing principal, Dakota Doman, principal, Amanda Washington Lockett, and associate principal, Ndeh Anyu. “These

Flatiron Search Partners Names Chief Talent Officer

Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Michelle Schreck as chief talent officer. “Hiring, onboarding, training, engaging, and retaining the best talent is no small task,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As we scale, we’re doubling down on these efforts to ensure not only that we have the best team, but

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Talent Pattern Recognition: Navigating Workforce Challenges in Private Equity and Beyond

Scalable talent strategy is a workforce planning approach tailored to meet the evolving needs of organizations by integrating talent acquisition, development, and retention seamlessly. For executive search, this strategy is particularly critical as it prioritizes identifying and securing top leadership talent to drive organizational success. By leveraging data-driven insights, advanced technology, and adaptable workforce models,

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Why Personal Branding Matters: Unlocking New Opportunities and Building Authentic Connections

Building a personal brand is a powerful way to establish credibility. Highlighting your unique passions allows recruiters to tap into a broader and more diverse talent pool. There are around 4.74 billion social media users worldwide, representing 59.3 percent of the global population. With such saturated social media platforms, it has become vital to focus

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TurnkeyZRG Tapped by Texas Christian University to Lead Search for Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Texas Christian University (TCU) has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead in a national search for a director of intercollegiate athletics. Chad Chatlos, managing director, college & coaching practice, is leading the search. “TCU has shown again and again that not only are we committed to competing at the highest levels of college athletics but that we already

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The Hawkins Company Recruits CEO for The Inner City Education Foundation

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of TyAnthony Davis as the new CEO of The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF). He succeeds Parker Hudnut who served as CEO for 13 years. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones led the assignment. “Mr. Davis’ expertise and proven

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Boyden Expands Search Staff

Boyden has named five new partners and one new principal. The firm added partners Ignacio Serra in Spain, Costas Verginis, in Greece, Marcus Hoffmann and Maximilian Bader in Germany, Suresh Lal in the United Kingdom and Giulia Teodori in Italy. Richard Schmidt joins the Boyden Sweden as principal to lead Boyden’s growth strategy in the Swedish market. “Boyden’s continued growth in Europe is a key part of our

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The Registry: Transforming Higher Education with Deeply Experienced Interim HR Leaders

The need for HR transformations, a new report finds, is driving a dramatic rise in the number of interim CHROs being asked to provide strategic leadership in times of change. In just the first half of 2024, demand for interim CHROs matched the entire year of 2023, according to Heidrick & Struggles’ latest Fortune 1000 CHRO Trends data.

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Funk Associates Recruits Athletic Director for the University of South Carolina

After an exhaustive process, Funk Associates’ sports recruiting division recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremiah Donati as the new athletic director for the University of South Carolina. “I am thrilled to welcome Jeremiah Donati to Gamecock Nation,” said Michael Amiridis, president of the University of South Carolina. “Jeremiah’s accomplishments at TCU—across athletics, NIL, and facilities—speak for

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Lindauer Recruits CEO for Tech Goes Home

Lindauer has been retained by Tech Goes Home (TGH) in Boston, MA, to lead in its search for a new CEO. Bob Giannino, Taylor Beard, and Elsa Gomes Bondlow are leading the assignment. As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Tech Goes Home is looking for a CEO who will build on the organization’s progress in advancing digital equity while

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DRiWaterstone Human Capital Seeking New CEO for the Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Arlington, VA-based DRiWaterstone Human Capital was recently called in by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to find a new president and CEO. IREC seeks a CEO to lead and direct the organization, ensuring a positive, team-based, goal-oriented culture. This executive is the face of the organization and is responsible for the overall successful operation and fiscal integrity

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Heidrick & Struggles Names CFO

Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Nirupam Sinha as its new CFO. “Nirupam Sinha is a proven financial leader with a passion for strategy, transformation, and people leadership across professional services, financial services, and technology,” said Tom Monahan, CEO of Heidrick. “Throughout his career, Nirupam has helped lead transformative

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CHRO Turnover Declines Amid Workforce Shifts

CHRO turnover remains low as organizations seek to prioritize stability amidst unprecedented socio-political challenges, new legislation across sectors, and workforce transformation concerns. Overall, incoming CHRO changes are still notably down 34 percent year-to-date since 2023, and 23 percent since 2022, according to the latest CHRO turnover report from Russell Reynolds Associates. “By retaining the top line

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How Poor Interviewer Skills Undermine Strategic Plans

HR professionals know having solid interviewing skills is arguably one of the most critical skills needed to secure the most appropriate  talent to build a successful company and culture. Research continues to reveal the lack of implementing ongoing interview training being introduced by human resource teams, as well as executive leadership to insure hiring managers

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AGB Search Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of 21st President

Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Blegen as the 21st president of Linfield University. He will assume leadership from interim president Rebecca Johnson in July. Linfield’s 20th president, Miles K. Davis, departed in December 2023.  Consultants Loren Anderson and Shannon McCambridge spearheaded the assignment. The announcement comes after a 10-month search co-chaired

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Peña Search Seeking CFO for Visit Dallas

Peña Search was recently retained by Visit Dallas to lead in its search for a new CFO. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney are leading the assignment. With Visit Dallas financially stable and well-positioned for success due to strong relationships with the city, the organization requires a dynamic CFO to bring its multi-year strategic plan to fruition and continue

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Stevenson Search Partners Appoints New CEO

Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Larry Dolinko as its new CEO. Adam Bloom, president of Stevenson Search Partners, will continue in his role overseeing day-to-day activity on the executive search side and remains critical to the success of the overall

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Top 10 Interview Questions for CEO Candidates

Today’s CEO role involves setting the strategic vision of the company, ensuring long-term growth and stability, and driving organizational culture. They serve as the primary decision-maker and spokesperson, balancing the needs of stakeholders, including investors, employees, customers, and society. With the increasing pace of technological change and global challenges, CEOs must also demonstrate adaptability A

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Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.2 Percent

Employment rose by 227,000 in November as the U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 7.1 million in November. Employment trended up in healthcare, leisure and hospitality, government, and social assistance. Retail trade lost jobs. Among the major worker groups,

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Coulter Partners Recruits CEO and Chief Business Officer for IMU Biosciences

Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has helped to recruit John Baker as chief executive officer and Jason Brown as chief business officer of biotechnology company IMU Biosciences. Founder and past CEO Adam Laing will assume the roles of president and chief scientific officer. “I am incredibly proud of what the IMU team has achieved to date,” said

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JDG Associates Seeking Business Development Leader for R&K Enterprise Solutions

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates was recently called in by R&K Enterprise Solutions to lead in its search for a vice president of business development. Reporting directly to the president, R&K is seeking a driven, high performing candidate with significant defense industry knowledge and experience, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record

BarkerGilmore Adds Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has named David Rowan as a strategic advisor and leadership development coach. “We are thrilled to welcome David as a strategic advisor and coach,” said Bob Barker, managing partner. “His unparalleled experience in legal and governance leadership, particularly his work guiding the strategic expansion and complex

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Intel Taps Spencer Stuart to Find New CEO

Spencer Stuart has been retained by Intel Corporation to lead in its search for a new CEO. Pat Gelsinger retired from the company after a distinguished 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective December 1, 2024. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-chief executive officers

Executive Search in 2024: Challenges, Trends, and Hopes for a Hiring Resurgence in 2025

For many search firms in almost all industry segments, 2024 has been a tough year. There are many reasons for the recent downturn, and some firms have experienced a dip in revenues for even longer, according to Tim Tolan, founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group. “Lots of changes are on the horizon

Herbert Mines Assists Hint with CEO Search

New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has placed Michael Pengue as the new CEO of Verlinvest-backed Hint Inc., makers of unsweetened flavored still water. “The appointment of new leadership and incremental capital to further solidify the company and position it for future growth,” the company said. Mr. Pengue is a seasoned executive

Academic Career & Executive Search Tapped by Bay de Noc Community College for Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Search

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been tapped to find next dean of Nursing and Allied Health at Bay de Noc Community College. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. The search firm notes that this is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join a thriving and well-established nursing program at a college serving as

Redgrave Partners Launches Sustainability Practice

London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Partners has launched its sustainability practice, led by partner Kate Goodall. This strategic initiative will offer guidance to clients across both public and private markets, focusing on the development of sustainability strategies and the recruitment of the senior talent in the field. “Redgrave’s sustainability practice aims to address every aspect of building

Executive Search in 2024: Challenges, Trends, and Hopes for a Hiring Resurgence in 2025

For many search firms in almost all industry segments, 2024 has been a tough year. There are many reasons for the recent downturn, and some firms have experienced a dip in revenues for even longer, according to Tim Tolan, founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group. “Lots of changes are on the horizon

CarterBaldwin Retained by Cassia for CEO Search

CarterBaldwin Executive Search has been selected by Cassia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Associate partner Gerri Williams is leading the assignment. Bob Dahl, president and CEO of Cassia, formally announced his plan to retire in January 2026. The announcement of Mr. Dahl’s retirement sets in motion a carefully planned leadership succession process, with

DHR Global Recruits Chief People Officer for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more

TM² Executive Search Tapped by Texas Southern University Foundation for Two Senior Searches

TM² Executive Search (TM²), a subsidiary of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has been retained by Texas Southern University Foundation to lead in its searches for an executive director and financial controller. This search is being led by TM² Executive Search’s managing principal, Dakota Doman, principal, Amanda Washington Lockett, and associate principal, Ndeh Anyu. “These

Flatiron Search Partners Names Chief Talent Officer

Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Michelle Schreck as chief talent officer. “Hiring, onboarding, training, engaging, and retaining the best talent is no small task,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As we scale, we’re doubling down on these efforts to ensure not only that we have the best team, but

Talent Pattern Recognition: Navigating Workforce Challenges in Private Equity and Beyond

Scalable talent strategy is a workforce planning approach tailored to meet the evolving needs of organizations by integrating talent acquisition, development, and retention seamlessly. For executive search, this strategy is particularly critical as it prioritizes identifying and securing top leadership talent to drive organizational success. By leveraging data-driven insights, advanced technology, and adaptable workforce models,

Why Personal Branding Matters: Unlocking New Opportunities and Building Authentic Connections

Building a personal brand is a powerful way to establish credibility. Highlighting your unique passions allows recruiters to tap into a broader and more diverse talent pool. There are around 4.74 billion social media users worldwide, representing 59.3 percent of the global population. With such saturated social media platforms, it has become vital to focus

TurnkeyZRG Tapped by Texas Christian University to Lead Search for Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Texas Christian University (TCU) has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead in a national search for a director of intercollegiate athletics. Chad Chatlos, managing director, college & coaching practice, is leading the search. “TCU has shown again and again that not only are we committed to competing at the highest levels of college athletics but that we already

The Hawkins Company Recruits CEO for The Inner City Education Foundation

The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of TyAnthony Davis as the new CEO of The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF). He succeeds Parker Hudnut who served as CEO for 13 years. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones led the assignment. “Mr. Davis’ expertise and proven

Boyden Expands Search Staff

Boyden has named five new partners and one new principal. The firm added partners Ignacio Serra in Spain, Costas Verginis, in Greece, Marcus Hoffmann and Maximilian Bader in Germany, Suresh Lal in the United Kingdom and Giulia Teodori in Italy. Richard Schmidt joins the Boyden Sweden as principal to lead Boyden’s growth strategy in the Swedish market. “Boyden’s continued growth in Europe is a key part of our

The Registry: Transforming Higher Education with Deeply Experienced Interim HR Leaders

The need for HR transformations, a new report finds, is driving a dramatic rise in the number of interim CHROs being asked to provide strategic leadership in times of change. In just the first half of 2024, demand for interim CHROs matched the entire year of 2023, according to Heidrick & Struggles’ latest Fortune 1000 CHRO Trends data.

Funk Associates Recruits Athletic Director for the University of South Carolina

After an exhaustive process, Funk Associates’ sports recruiting division recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremiah Donati as the new athletic director for the University of South Carolina. “I am thrilled to welcome Jeremiah Donati to Gamecock Nation,” said Michael Amiridis, president of the University of South Carolina. “Jeremiah’s accomplishments at TCU—across athletics, NIL, and facilities—speak for

Lindauer Recruits CEO for Tech Goes Home

Lindauer has been retained by Tech Goes Home (TGH) in Boston, MA, to lead in its search for a new CEO. Bob Giannino, Taylor Beard, and Elsa Gomes Bondlow are leading the assignment. As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Tech Goes Home is looking for a CEO who will build on the organization’s progress in advancing digital equity while

DRiWaterstone Human Capital Seeking New CEO for the Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Arlington, VA-based DRiWaterstone Human Capital was recently called in by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to find a new president and CEO. IREC seeks a CEO to lead and direct the organization, ensuring a positive, team-based, goal-oriented culture. This executive is the face of the organization and is responsible for the overall successful operation and fiscal integrity

Heidrick & Struggles Names CFO

Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Nirupam Sinha as its new CFO. “Nirupam Sinha is a proven financial leader with a passion for strategy, transformation, and people leadership across professional services, financial services, and technology,” said Tom Monahan, CEO of Heidrick. “Throughout his career, Nirupam has helped lead transformative

CHRO Turnover Declines Amid Workforce Shifts

CHRO turnover remains low as organizations seek to prioritize stability amidst unprecedented socio-political challenges, new legislation across sectors, and workforce transformation concerns. Overall, incoming CHRO changes are still notably down 34 percent year-to-date since 2023, and 23 percent since 2022, according to the latest CHRO turnover report from Russell Reynolds Associates. “By retaining the top line

How Poor Interviewer Skills Undermine Strategic Plans

HR professionals know having solid interviewing skills is arguably one of the most critical skills needed to secure the most appropriate  talent to build a successful company and culture. Research continues to reveal the lack of implementing ongoing interview training being introduced by human resource teams, as well as executive leadership to insure hiring managers

AGB Search Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of 21st President

Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Blegen as the 21st president of Linfield University. He will assume leadership from interim president Rebecca Johnson in July. Linfield’s 20th president, Miles K. Davis, departed in December 2023.  Consultants Loren Anderson and Shannon McCambridge spearheaded the assignment. The announcement comes after a 10-month search co-chaired

Peña Search Seeking CFO for Visit Dallas

Peña Search was recently retained by Visit Dallas to lead in its search for a new CFO. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney are leading the assignment. With Visit Dallas financially stable and well-positioned for success due to strong relationships with the city, the organization requires a dynamic CFO to bring its multi-year strategic plan to fruition and continue

Stevenson Search Partners Appoints New CEO

Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Larry Dolinko as its new CEO. Adam Bloom, president of Stevenson Search Partners, will continue in his role overseeing day-to-day activity on the executive search side and remains critical to the success of the overall

Top 10 Interview Questions for CEO Candidates

Today’s CEO role involves setting the strategic vision of the company, ensuring long-term growth and stability, and driving organizational culture. They serve as the primary decision-maker and spokesperson, balancing the needs of stakeholders, including investors, employees, customers, and society. With the increasing pace of technological change and global challenges, CEOs must also demonstrate adaptability A

Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.2 Percent

Employment rose by 227,000 in November as the U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 7.1 million in November. Employment trended up in healthcare, leisure and hospitality, government, and social assistance. Retail trade lost jobs. Among the major worker groups,

Coulter Partners Recruits CEO and Chief Business Officer for IMU Biosciences

Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has helped to recruit John Baker as chief executive officer and Jason Brown as chief business officer of biotechnology company IMU Biosciences. Founder and past CEO Adam Laing will assume the roles of president and chief scientific officer. “I am incredibly proud of what the IMU team has achieved to date,” said

JDG Associates Seeking Business Development Leader for R&K Enterprise Solutions

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates was recently called in by R&K Enterprise Solutions to lead in its search for a vice president of business development. Reporting directly to the president, R&K is seeking a driven, high performing candidate with significant defense industry knowledge and experience, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record

BarkerGilmore Adds Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has named David Rowan as a strategic advisor and leadership development coach. “We are thrilled to welcome David as a strategic advisor and coach,” said Bob Barker, managing partner. “His unparalleled experience in legal and governance leadership, particularly his work guiding the strategic expansion and complex

Intel Taps Spencer Stuart to Find New CEO

Spencer Stuart has been retained by Intel Corporation to lead in its search for a new CEO. Pat Gelsinger retired from the company after a distinguished 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective December 1, 2024. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-chief executive officers

Korn Ferry Posts Fiscal Q2 Revenue Decrease of Four Percent

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2025 fiscal first quarter revenues of $674.4, a decrease of four percent from the same period a year ago. The decrease in fee revenue was primarily due to lower fee revenues in professional search & interim and consulting driven by a decline in demand due to the current economic environment, partially

Fort Lewis College Taps Buffkin / Baker to Find Next President

Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has been retained by Fort Lewis College to lead in its search for its next president. Partner Ann Yates and associate partner Pelema Ellis are leading the assignment. Reporting to the board of trustees, the president is responsible for shaping the college’s vision and strategic direction. The new president will assume the role at

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