Hunt Scanlon Media’sThe Algorithm Will See You Now: AI in Executive Search

September 9, 2025 - 12pm ET

Artificial intelligence is transforming how executive search is conducted, from sourcing and shortlisting to delivery and client engagement. In today’s competitive landscape, AI isn’t just a tool to speed up the process, it’s fast becoming a critical edge for winning mandates and enhancing outcomes.

Join Hunt Scanlon Media for a timely and practical discussion with two AI experts (both with a PhD in AI) from Ezekia on the expanding role of AI in executive search. This free webinar will unpack how smart technologies are reshaping the business, from accelerating research to generating insights that improve candidate fit, retention, and firm performance.

This session is designed for executive recruiters, firm leaders, and talent professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and understand what’s next in the search profession.

This webinar is free to attend and is supported by Hunt Scanlon Media. There will be a live Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to ask questions and engage directly with the panelists.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • How AI is rewriting the rules of sourcing, shortlisting, and delivery.
  • Using AI to win work, not just fill roles.
  • The biggest myths search consultants still believe about AI.
  • When smart tech goes too far, and where to draw the line.
  • What’s coming next, and what you need to care about.

Moderator

Anthony Harling

Founding Partner
Harlschon

Anthony Harling is a Career Transition Coach working with CEOs, senior executives and directors planning the next stage of their work life journey. He is a Founding Partner at Harlschon Consulting and a former executive search partner.

Anthony began his executive search career with Heidrick & Struggles and held a number of practice leadership positions in the firm’s London office. He was later Co-Founder at Archer Mann, a boutique search firm working across different functions and regions predominantly with private and family-owned companies.

Anthony has a degree in German & Spanish from Bristol University and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management. He speaks fluent German and passable French and Spanish.

Panelists

Dr. Andrew Quinn

Chief Technology Officer
Ezekia & Hylark

Andrew Quinn holds a PhD in Advanced Robotics (AI) and began his career at Microsoft, where he worked on a range of complex software systems. As co-founder and CTO of Ezekia (ezekia.io), he has led the platform’s technical vision and development, helping to establish it as the leading business development and assignment management solution for executive search firms.

Andrew is passionate about the real-world applications of AI in and has recently overseen the launch of Hylark (hylark.com), a next-generation platform offering AI-powered, customizable workspaces for complex team collaboration.

Dr. Angel Ivanov

Senior Software Developer And Team Lead
Ezekia

Angel holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and has over 20 years of experience in software development, with a particular focus on intelligent systems and backend architecture. As a senior developer and team leader at Ezekia (ezekia.io), he leads the platform’s data migration and intelligent assistant initiatives, developing AI-driven tools that support executive search consultants in making faster, smarter decisions.
 
Angel’s background blends academic research with hands-on engineering, and he has contributed to several publications in the field of intelligent virtual assistants. His recent work explores the intersection of behavioral AI and domain-specific automation.

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