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Pro Bono Executive Search: Kate Sjoberg Joins RaY Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, July 2025 — Summit Search Group is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Kate Sjoberg as the new Executive Director of Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY). This executive search was proudly conducted as part of Summit’s 2025 Pro Bono Search Initiative, an annual program dedicated to supporting leadership transitions in Manitoba’s nonprofit sector. Kate brings over two decades of

Eliza Baker Promoted to Partner as Acertitude Continues to Expand Global Private Equity, Consumer and Healthcare Practices

LONDON (July 1, 2025) Acertitude, the global executive search firm and leadership consultancy dedicated to unleashing human potential, is excited to announce the promotion of Eliza Baker to Partner. Eliza is a key member of the firm’s Private Equity, Consumer and Healthcare practices. Based in London, Eliza partners with leading private equity firms and their

HMIS Strengthens In-House Legal Team with Two Key Hires

Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) is the central service integrator for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) ongoing cleanup mission at the Hanford Site in southeast Washington. HMIS manages essential sitewide services—such as water and power supply, road infrastructure, IT systems, security, training, and safety standards—integral to supporting cleanup operations. Operating under DOE’s Hanford Field

BarkerGilmore Recruits Michelle Benavides as CCO and DGC of Marathon Petroleum

BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited Michelle Benavides as the new Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel for Marathon Petroleum. The engagement was managed by Max Gelernter, Managing Director of BarkerGilmore. “With a warm heart and sharp mind, Michelle Benavides brings a wealth of experience and

The Barton Partnership appoints BJ Clinton to the lead Independent Consulting Practice for North America

Specialist talent solutions provider The Barton Partnership have appointed BJ Clinton as North America Director and SVP to lead their Independent Consulting Practice. BJ joins with over 25 years of experience across leadership, business development, executive search, and consulting services. In his new role, he will lead the Independent Consulting Solutions practice and play a key

Hunt Scanlon’s 2025 Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms

The Barton Partnership are proud to have been selected for inclusion in Hunt Scanlon Media’s 2025 Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms. This prestigious guide is a trusted resource for corporate leaders, boards, and HR executives navigating today’s complex talent landscape. It connects organisations with the most capable and specialised executive search

WittKieffer Announces Hiring of Laura Orr and Expansion of Board Advisory Practice

Oak Brook, Illinois (June 24, 2025) – WittKieffer, the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the hiring of Laura Orr, a recognized governance expert, to lead and expand the firm’s Board Advisory Solution globally. “Boards that are engaged, effective, and strategically aligned have a significant

Tony Hazen Joins DHR as Managing Partner, Houston

HOUSTON (June 25, 2025) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global announces that Tony Hazen has joined the firm as Managing Partner, leading the Houston office. With more than two decades of experience in executive search and consulting, Hazen will focus on expanding the firm’s capabilities in the industrial and private equity sectors. Hazen specializes

Clover Health Hires Ivor Mulligan as Senior Director of Total Rewards

Clover Health, a healthcare company that provides Medicare Advantage plans using technology-driven care coordination, has appointed Ivor Mulligan as Senior Director of Total Rewards. Clover Health partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search. In his role as Sr. Director of TR, Ivor will support Clover Health by developing and implementing a comprehensive compensation

America’s Car-Mart Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Colonial Finance

America’s Car-Mart, one of the largest publicly held automotive retailers in the United States, has appointed Jonathan Collins as Chief Financial Officer and Marie Persichetti as Senior Vice President of Colonial Auto Finance. America’s Car-Mart partnered with Buffkin / Baker’s consumer practice leader David Alexander and Evan Wescott on the executive search. Collins, the new CFO, joins America’s Car-Mart after a 13-year

The Talent Studios Recruits Vice President of Marketing at Perricone Juices

The Talent Studios has placed Ashley Lam as the Vice President of Marketing at Perricone Juices, a fresh craft juice leader. The company’s portfolio includes premium branded juices under the Perricone Farms and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company’s labels, private label partnerships with leading retailers, and a strong presence in high-end foodservice. Backed by Trivest

AI Won’t Replace You – But Someone Who Uses It Might: How to Embrace AI Before It’s Too Late

As exciting as artificial intelligence (AI) may be, its rapid advancement is causing some concern. Recently, the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, warned that “AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs – and spike unemployment to 10-20% in the next one to five years.” Likewise, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufmann recently cautioned the company’s employees and freelancers:

The Talent Crunch in Manufacturing: Current & Future Hiring Challenges

The manufacturing sector was already in the midst of a talent crisis when the U.S. administration implemented hefty tariffs in early 2025. The tariffs – designed to create more manufacturing jobs on American soil, protect American workers, and bolster American economic security – assume that U.S. manufacturers can step into the void created by the

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Hires Jason Mueller as Vice President of Facilities & Support Services

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, a full-service children’s hospital providing services to nearly 425,000 local children in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, has appointed Jason Mueller as Vice President of Facilities and Support Services. CHKD partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search. In his role as VP of Facilities and Support Services, Jason

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Founding Director of Nuclear Science and Engineering Graduate Program at Abilene Christian University

(June 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Dr. Mark DeHart securing the role as the Founding Director of Nuclear Science and Engineering Graduate Program at Abilene Christian University. Dr. Mark

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Marietta College for Assistant Vice President of Finance and Controller Search

(June 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit an Assistant Vice President of Finance and Controller at Marietta College. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration/CFO,

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by North Carolina Central University for Chief Human Resources Officer Search

(June 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Chief Human Resources Officer at North Carolina Central University. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, the Chief Human Resources

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Wichita State University for Associate or Full Professor of Forensic Psychology Search

(June 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Associate or Full Professor of Forensic Psychology at Wichita State University. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search. This unique opportunity is backed by substantial, multi-year

Kansas State University names James Wiser as Dean of K-State Libraries

Kansas State University has named James Wiser as Dean of K-State Libraries, effective August 17, 2025. K-State partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the search. As Dean of K-State Libraries, Wiser will provide strategic leadership and vision to support the university’s strategic initiatives and intellectual core. He will work closely with the president, provost, deans, and other senior

Acertitude Recognized as a Top PE Search Firm Globally by Hunt Scanlon

NEW YORK (June 17, 2025) – Acertitude, the global executive search firm unleashing human potential, is proud to announce its inclusion in Hunt Scanlon’s Private Equity Power 100 ranking for the seventh consecutive year — a reflection of the trust placed in the firm by private equity clients worldwide. “For Acertitude to be recognized once