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Long Ridge Partners Appoints Vice President
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has appointed Albert Hanan as vice president. “We’re proud to announce that Albert Hanan has been promoted to vice president,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As a valued leader on our technology team, Albert has made a meaningful impact through his expertise and dedication. We’re excited to see
Inside the Recruiter Performance Training Program
As the executive search industry confronts growing pressure to deliver consistent, high-level performance, recruiting firms are rethinking how their consultants are trained and developed. To that end, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently rolled out a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, rigor, and scalability to recruiter performance. The initiative reflects
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.
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
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?
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
The Christopher Group Selected by Penn Highlands Healthcare for CHRO Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been retained by Penn Highlands Healthcare to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. Managing partner, Molly Mangan, and partner, Carrie Longmire, are leading the assignment. “The chief human resources officer will play an important role in helping Penn Highlands
Where AI Belongs in Executive Search—and Where It Doesn’t
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of the executive search profession, creating new opportunities to improve efficiency while raising important questions about where technology should—and should not—play a role in the hiring process. As firms continue to integrate AI into their workflows, the focus is increasingly shifting from whether to adopt these tools to how
Isaacson, Miller Leading President Search for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been selected by Virginia Tech to lead in its search for a new president. Current president Tim Sands announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti are leading this search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. The school seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as its
Parker Remick Appoints Partner of Firm Operations
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick recently named Jena Gibson as partner of firm operations. This is part of the executive search firm’s expansion of operational infrastructure and AI-enabled delivery capabilities. The firm noted that all in response to rising demand for senior technology and AI leadership. Ms. Gibson joins Parker Remick with more than 15 years
Building an Employer Brand That Attracts Top Executive Talent
In today’s competitive business environment, where organizations are vying for top talent, a strong employer brand has become an essential strategic advantage. It plays a critical role in attracting and retaining high-quality candidates while also contributing to an organization’s overall success. A recent report from the International Executive Search Federation (IESF) delves into the importance of a
Krauthamer & Associates Assists the Dallas Area Rapid Transit with CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has assisted in the recruitment of Nathaniel Ford as president and CEO of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). “Mr. Ford brings decades of executive leadership in public transportation, a proven record of organizational transformation, and a deep understanding that transit is about much more than buses and trains,” said DART board chair
Slone Partners Makes Senior Appointments
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named Sona Stroud and Kim Wilson as senior partners. Ms. Stroud has been promoted to the position following nearly 15 years with the firm, while Ms. Wilson returns to the organization, further strengthening its leadership team with nearly 17 years of experience with the firm. “Few things are more rewarding than recognizing exceptional leaders
The Evolution of Tech Leadership in Europe: 40 Years of Transformation
As technology continues to reshape every sector of the economy, executive search firms are seeing a fundamental shift in the profile of leaders organizations need to remain competitive. Companies are no longer seeking executives with deep technical expertise alone—they are prioritizing transformational leaders who can navigate disruption, lead enterprise-wide change, and align emerging technologies with
Changing the DNA of Growth-Stage Recruiting
As growth-stage companies accelerate expansion under private equity ownership or new investment, leadership teams are placing greater emphasis on the organizational structures that support long-term value creation. While executive search has traditionally focused on identifying transformative leaders, many organizations are also rethinking where the talent acquisition function belongs within the enterprise to ensure hiring strategy
NU Advisory Partners Fills Board Position for Banesco USA
NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Teresa Stinson to the Banesco USA board. Nada Usina, CEO and co-founder, led the search along with Mar Hernandez, partner and co-founder. “Congratulations Teresa Stinson on joining Banesco USA as board director,” NU Advisory Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “We look forward to seeing your governance
Why Natural Language Search Is the Biggest Shift in Executive Search Since the Database
Executive search has always been a relationship business. Consultants describe talent in rich, layered terms, leaders who have scaled a commercial function through a turnaround, managed a $200 million P&L across two geographies, navigated a public board through a CEO transition. But the systems they rely on to find those leaders have never understood a
TM² Executive Search Assists Fort Valley State University with CHRO Search
TM² Executive Search (TM²) has assisted in the recruitment of Sean Lyn as the new chief human resources officer of Fort Valley State University (FVSU). President Amanda Washington Lockett and associate principals Jessica Horton and Ndeh Anyu led the assignment. Mr. Lyn brings more than a decade of progressive human resources leadership experience in higher education. Before joining Fort Valley State University,
Bespoke Partners Opens New Office in Boston
Bespoke Partners has opened a new office in Boston to accommodate the firm’s growing local team and strengthen its presence in a key market for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The new office in Boston places Bespoke in proximity to leading software and SaaS clients in healthcare tech, cybersecurity, FinTech, MarTech and Adtech, GovTech and many more sectors. “Boston
The Questions to Ask an Executive Search Firm (That Most Don’t)
Browse a handful of executive search firm websites and they quickly begin to look alike. Every firm makes the same promises about senior expertise and deep networks, a new report from PierceGray. “They all claim to have a proven process and strong track record,” the study said. “There’s just one thing missing: the information you
The Christopher Group Retained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for CHRO Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to lead in its search for a chief human resources officer. Managing partner, Pam Noble, and Partner Jeff Wilbanks are leading the assignment. “The ACGME plays a vital role in shaping the future of
Resource Management Group Assists Biomerics with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of Kristin Mason as CFO of Biomerics, a vertically integrated contract manufacturer for the interventional medical device market in Salt Lake City, UT. “Kristin brings a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, operational rigor and growth experience,” said
Why Slow Hiring Processes Cost Companies Their Best Candidates
You’ve heard it countless times: “Hire slow, fire fast.” It’s sound advice in principle. Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate candidates before making an important hiring decision simply makes good sense. However, facilitating a comprehensive selection process and moving quickly are not mutually exclusive, according to a recent report from Noto Group’s Roy Notowitz. “It is a good thing
Bauer Harris Fills Senior Marketing Position for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Halpern as the vice president of marketing operations for PREMIER Bankcard. “Congratulations to Mark Halpern on his new role as VP, marketing operations at PREMIER Bankcard,” Bauer Harris said in a LinkedIn post. “We’re excited for Mark as he steps into this new
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director of the Real Estate Practice in the U.S.
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has named Sun-Sun de Swaan as managing director of the real estate practice in the U.S. She will work closely with Sheffield Haworth’s international real estate teams to build and strengthen the firm’s global search and advisory practice. “We are delighted to welcome Sun-Sun to Sheffield Haworth,” said
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
Vardis Finds PE CEOs Under Pressure, But Optimistic
The Private Equity CEO Report from Vardis, based on a survey of 1,200 chief executives of PE-backed companies, paints a picture of resilience paired with constraint. Seventy percent of CEOs say company performance is “as expected” or better, yet exit activity remains muted, with 2025 tracking as the slowest year for PE exits since 2017, despite a
Envision Consulting Recruits President and CEO for Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Pasadena, CA-based search firm Envision Consulting recently placed Stacy Lieberman as the new president and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA). She becomes the foundation’s fourth president in 30 years and will succeed former president Ken Brecher, who retired last September after an 11-year tenure. “We are thrilled to have Stacy as our next leader
A Review of the Latest Top Talent Acquisition Trends
The talent market has evolved rapidly over the past two and a half years. In fact, it has not only evolved, it has transformed irrevocably. Widening skills gaps, changing candidate expectations, and record job openings are all impacting talent acquisition. A recent report from WilsonHCG examines the latest trends. Internal mobility programs will play a pivotal role in talent acquisition strategies,
Diversified Search Group | Koya Partners Tapped by the Washington Research Library Consortium to Find New Leader
Diversified Search Group | Koya Partners has been called in by the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) to lead its search for a new executive director. Spearheading the assignment are managing director Beth Schaefer and senior search associate Marisa Chock. The firm seeks a dynamic, creative leader to provide innovative and thoughtful leadership, and to advance the mission of this member-driven
SearchWide Global Leads CFO Search for Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau
Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been enlisted to find a chief financial officer for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau in Ohio. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson is spearheading the assignment. The organization’s CFO serves as the principal financial advisor and strategic partner to the chief executive officer, said the search firm. The CFO directs
Indeed Names Chief People Officer
Global hiring platform Indeed has appointed Priscilla Koranteng as its chief people officer. “We are delighted to welcome Priscilla to join us in our mission to help people get jobs. Indeed is a people-centered business, and as chief people officer, Priscilla will be a key driver in helping our team grow and innovate to better serve
Kestria Adds Pender & Howe to Network
Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has expanded its presence in North America with the addition of Toronto-based Pender & Howe Executive Search as its newest member firm. ‘We are thrilled to represent Kestria in Canada and the USA, and we are committed to fulfilling the alliance’s mission of providing first-class executive search services wherever you are
How Succession Planning Can be Your Secret Weapon
The legal market continues to be highly active in 2022. As the fight to attract and retain top-level talent rages on, organizations are looking for ways to distinguish themselves to candidates and retain current high-performing employees. While this has increased pressure on compensation ranges, money alone often will not drive a candidate’s interest in a
Artico Search Assists Jane in the Recruitment of Chief Marketing Officer
Long before COVID-19 flipped the world upside down, the retail sector was in the midst of a grand makeover — with retail companies pivoting and sometimes completely reinventing themselves to keep up with customers’ changing habits in how and where they shop. At the outset of the pandemic, mandated shutdowns fast-tracked those changes, and retail
HARTZ Search Seeks CEO for University Medical Center New Orleans
Healthcare is among the most rapidly growing employment fields, according to analysts at Hunt Scanlon Media, which tracks trends in the executive search and leadership solutions space. So it is that the need for recruiting firms to deliver top-drawer leaders throughout the sector has only grown. Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently enlisted by the University Medical Center New
Daversa Partners Appoints Managing Director
Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has appointed Will Brewster as managing director, bringing nearly a decade of search experience to the firm’s leadership team. “It has been my pleasure to watch what Will has done during his tenure at Daversa,” said Peter Baiocco, partner at Daversa Partners. “Years ago, we
Kennedy Executive Search Adds New Member Firm in Ireland
Kennedy Executive Search, a network of independent executive search firms, has added Dublin-based Vista Executive Search as its first partner in Ireland. Vista becomes the 15th partner firm for Kennedy, bringing the total number of offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia to 24. “Many of the world’s most successful companies have chosen Ireland
A Look at the Second Half of 2022 and What Lies Ahead
Disruption has taken on a positive connotation: Industry “disruptors” are shaking things up in creative, future-oriented, and highly profitable ways. It has not, however, lost its older, negative, connotation: The pandemic has been broadly disruptive at every level of everyone’s life, according to a report for ZRG Partners. The search firm, which is backed by
Lindauer Assists University of Washington in Recruitment of VP of Development
Boston-based Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Tamara Michel Josserand as vice president of development, university advancement for the University of Washington (UW). She succeeds Dan Peterson, who is retiring. Jill Lasman, senior executive vice president, and Tensie J. Taylor, consultant, led the assignment. “I’m so pleased to welcome Tamara to the University of Washington. She is
Collegiate Sports Associates Assists Louisville with Athletic Director Search
After a national search, Raleigh, NC-based Collegiate Sports Associates (CSA) recently helped the University of Louisville in Kentucky place Josh Heird as its athletic director. Mr. Heird had been serving as interim AD since late last year, after the resignation of Vince Tyra. He had previously been deputy athletic director. In a special meeting last Friday, the University
Jobless Claims Fall Slightly Signaling Tight Labor Market
The Labor Department reported that 229,000 Americans have filed new claims for state unemployment benefits, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 3,000 from 229,000 to 232,000. The four-week moving average was 218,500, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week’s revised average. The
The Barton Partnership Appoints Senior Leaders
The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has expanded its North American business with two senior appointments: Michael Harrison Neier as head of professional services and Gareth Davies as leader of its independent consulting practice. “I am delighted to have Michael and Gareth on board as we continue to expand our global footprint,” said Nicholas Barton,
Corporate Focus on DEI Continues to Grow
Around the globe, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has grown to become a critically important boardroom topic given the increasing focus by legislatures, regulatory bodies, stock exchanges, investors, and the general public. Many of these stakeholders have enhanced their expectations around DEI because of the growing body of research that shows improving DEI results in
RSR Partners Elects New Chairman as Founder Transitions to Chairman Emeritus
The founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based RSR Partners, Russell S. Reynolds Jr., has started a leadership transition process that will see him move from executive chairman to chairman emeritus. Mr. Reynolds, 90, will be succeeded by R. Todd Ruppert as non-executive chairman. “The impact Russ has had on the industry, our firm, and me is immeasurable,” said
Creating Workplaces That Support Employees
Recruiting firm owners and hiring leaders are reimagining and renewing their talent attraction and retention strategies. They are standing up to the challenges of the pandemic, showing remarkable resilience, and taking advantage of tremendous growth potential within the talent access industry. In 2020, 4.4 million new businesses opened in the U.S., up 24 percent from the previous
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for JCPenney
Retailers are facing major shifts in their businesses that call for “unprecedented responses” by CEOs who can effectively lead through change, intuitively and analytically understand the evolving consumer, and respond to ambiguity, according to search consultants. Developed markets, excess retail capacity, rising prices, the shift to omni-channel retail and the unpredictable pace of change in
Arts Consulting Group Retained by Virginia Symphony Orchestra to Find New Leader
Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has been enlisted to find the next president and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO). The search firm is seeking a collaborative leader in both guiding and supporting organizational, artistic, team, and diversity goals. The CEO will generate and execute strategies and operating plans, ensure fiscal resiliency from both earned and contribute revenues, and
Going Beyond Personality Assessments
Every good solution starts with a clear problem. For Teamalytics, that problem was encountering team after team who were continually failing to move forward at the pace they were capable of achieving. A variety of issues can cause a team to underperform and not maximize their abilities, including unresolved conflicts, poor execution, lack of accountability,
Sheffield Haworth Expands in New York
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded in New York with the addition of Richard Stein as a managing director. “Richard’s deep understanding of the business models employed by financial services organizations, their record of success / failure and the anticipated impact on the competitor landscape is extremely rare and we are thrilled to
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Rye Development
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of John Seymour as the new general counsel of Rye Development. The search was led by John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner, and Stephen Bell, senior director. “John hit the ground running. We have already given him substantial work, and
Odgers Berndtson Seeks CEO for U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Institute
Odgers Berndtson has been enlisted to find the next president and chief executive officer for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) in Washington, D.C. “USGBC and GBCI are seeking an inspiring, thoughtful, growth-oriented president and CEO to lead the organization’s mission to transform the way buildings are designed, built,
AMP Executive Search Launches
Adaptive Medical Partners, a physician recruiting firm based in Irving, TX, has launched a new division specializing in healthcare executive search. The new division, AMP Executive Search, will be led by Steve Korinek, managing director. Mr. Korinek, along with Robert Pondrom and their team will focus on recruiting talent among C-suite roles for healthcare administration and leadership, such
What Private Equity Firms Seek in Their Next CHRO
A leadership role at a private equity firm is a demanding one. For a PE firm, the challenge of helping start-up companies raise needed capital is filled with the excitement of working with these fast-moving, growth-oriented businesses. “Successful PE firms have a laser focus on raising funds to grow their portfolio companies and recognize that
ON Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pagaya
Bryan Buck, a partner at ON Partners, recently placed Peter Scherr as the new chief marketing officer for Pagaya, a financial technology company that enables financial institutions to expand access to more customers through its partnerships and artificial intelligence network. Mr. Scherr joins Pagaya from Vroom, a leading E-commerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles, where
Parker Executive Search Seeks DE&I VP for Kansas State University
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search has been enlisted to find the new vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. The position was created earlier this spring, elevating the former chief diversity and inclusion officer role. Leading the national search are principal Erin Raines and vice president Porsha Williams. “The vice
Kaplan Partners Places President and CEO at Farmers & Merchants Bank
Kaplan Partners, which specializes in conducting searches for C-level executives primarily in the financial services, corporate financial, private investor, and technology sectors, recently assisted in the placement of Gary Harris as the new president and CEO of Farmers and Merchants Bancshares in Hampstead, MD. He will replace James R. Bosley, who announced in January that
Chasm Partners Launches Outsourced Recruiting Solutions Division
To address the increasing recruiting challenges facing high growth healthcare companies, Rowayton, Conn-based executive search firm Chasm Partners has launched ChasmTeam, a new division that provides outsourced recruiting solutions for positions across all levels and functions. “The majority of CEOs leading high growth companies in the digital health and healthcare services space lack the needed in-house recruiting capacity,
