NuBrick Partners Expands Leadership Team
March 17, 2025 – NuBrick Partners has expanded with the addition of Amy Mills to its leadership team as vice president. “We are excited to welcome Amy Mills, PhD, to the NuBrick Partners leadership team as vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Amy is a respected leadership advisor, assessment expert, and ICF professional certified coach with a passion for enabling leader growth to drive organizational transformation. With 30 years of experience creating and conducting leadership assessments, developing leaders and leadership teams, and providing executive coaching, Amy is a phenomenal addition to the team.”
Ms. Mills is a leadership advisor who has directed large-scale leadership programs for Fortune 50 and mid-size organizations across global industries for more than 30 years. Specializing in executive assessment, development, succession, and coaching solutions, she guides C-suite, VP, and director leaders through leadership transformations, combining strategic insight and practical behavioral change.
Prior to joining NuBrick Partners, Ms. Mills served as managing director of the leadership assessment and development practice at Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart company, amongst other leadership roles, where she guided more than one thousand leaders through comprehensive assessments, development initiatives, executive coaching, and succession planning processes.
NuBrick Partners noted that clients value Ms. Mills ability to facilitate meaningful behavioral change with leaders through guided self-discovery and practical application of development solutions. Having built and led diverse teams, she has delivered strategic vision and hands-on leadership transformation programs and solutions to more than 80 global clients.
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Ms. Mills is a respected thought leader and published researcher in the field of organizational psychology. Her assessment expertise includes developing, validating, and implementing bespoke assessments, along with holding certifications in industry leading assessments such as Hogan. Continuing her commitment to advancing the coaching field, she serves on the board of the International Coaching Federation – Michigan Chapter.
Trained Psychologists and Organizational Development Experts
NuBrick Partners is a leadership development firm with a team comprised of trained psychologists and organizational development experts who provide an integrated, systemic approach to talent management. Their support encompasses the board, C-suite, and senior leadership team development, succession planning, executive selection assessment, and new leader installation across all industries as well as executive physician leadership within the healthcare industry.
Executive Search 2025: Balancing AI Innovation with a Human Touch
The executive search industry is entering one of its most transformative eras, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and shifting client needs and expectations. In 2024, firms faced many challenges marked by economic uncertainty, evolving workforce dynamics, and increasing demand for specialized leadership roles. While internal talent mobility and cautious hiring strategies were dominant themes, the need for resilient, adaptable leaders capable of driving innovation has positioned the industry for a pivotal shift in 2025, recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media. Firms are stepping up to meet these demands by integrating cutting-edge technology into their workflows while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human expertise.
Technology, particularly AI, is reshaping how firms identify, evaluate, and connect with top talent. From automating routine tasks to uncovering deeper insights into market trends and candidate fit, these tools enhance efficiency and precision. However, as industry leaders emphasize, the human element remains central to success in this relationship-driven field. By leveraging AI to scale capabilities without sacrificing the personalized touch, executive search firms are not only redefining their processes but also reimagining their role as strategic talent advisors. As 2025 unfolds, the firms that can balance technological innovation with a deep understanding of leadership and culture will set the standard for the future of the industry.
NuBrick Partners grew out of Furst Group, an executive search firm now in its fourth decade. Both companies, as part of Management Partners, Inc. (MPI), continue to focus on leadership and a commitment to a holistic approach to talent management.
Sherrie Barch is the CEO of NuBrick Partners. She has helped boards and CEOs recruit, develop, and retain their leadership teams for more than 40 years. Her expertise around leadership and developing effective teams has made her an in-demand partner for organizations across the U.S. and overseas. Ms. Barch launched NuBrick Partners specifically to assist organizations in leadership development and CEO and board services.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
