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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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Daversa Partners Recruits Chief Product Officer for Twin Health

Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has assisted in the recruitment of Chris Szeto as the chief product officer of Twin Health in Mountain View, CA. Sarah McDonald and Julie Wrapp led the assignment. “It has been incredible to partner with this world-class team on their mission to reverse and prevent

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Axis Talent Partners Seeks Chief People and Culture Officer for SAGE  

Axis Talent Partners, a boutique executive search and talent strategy firm which partners with social justice-focused organizations, is seeking a chief people and culture officer (CPCO) for SAGE, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people. Reporting to the chief financial and administrative officer, the incoming chief people and culture officer will be joining

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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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DHR Global Appoints Partners

Talent advisory firm DHR Global has named Pratibha Jindal and Kenny Gregor as partners and Suvankar Banerjee as managing partner. Ms. Jindal, who has been with the firm for three years, plays a key role in recruiting top talent for industrial companies throughout India. She has been an integral part of DHR’s industrial practice Group, specializing in attracting senior talent

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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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CAA Sports Expands in London

CAA Sports, a division of entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has expanded with the addition of senior sports sponsorship executive Lucy Englander and veteran media and entertainment executive Jonathan Davies in its property sales and executive search divisions, respectively. “CAA Sports has experienced remarkable growth over the past few years, culminating in record-breaking

BroadView Talent Partners Assists Healthy New Albany with Executive Director Search

BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Rachel Haugk as the new executive director of Healthy New Albany in New Albany, OH. Christie Angel led the assignment. “We are thrilled to announce Rachel Haugk as the new executive director of Healthy New Albany,” the non-profit said. “Rachel brings a wealth of experience in relationship-building, strategic

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Royer Thompson Recruits CEO for the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries

After an extensive search that attracted interest from within Nova Scotia and across Canada, Royer Thompson has assisted in the recruitment of Jacqueline Lotzcar as the new president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI). “Jacqueline brings a wealth of experience and industry recognition to the role, positioning the organization for continued success in

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The Forum Group Launches Nationwide Investment Banking & Private Equity Recruitment Practice

Executive search firm The Forum Group has launched its investment banking and private equity recruitment practice, which is dedicated to connecting financial talent with firms nationwide. Expanding the firm’s expertise in financial services, the new practice builds on The Forum Group’s history of recruiting within the financial services industry. This allows the firm to cover

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Signium Adds New Member Firm in Michigan

Executive search consortium Signium has added Ann Arbor, MI-based Sigred Group. Together, Sigred’s senior partners Kristi Stepp and Mike Dergis each bring over 25 years of experience in human resources, organizational effectiveness, and executive development. “The world of leadership has undergone a profound transformation in recent years,” said Annelize van Rensburg, global chair of Signium. “Organizational structures have become more fluid, leadership

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Solving the Diversity Challenge in Executive Recruitment

The goal of executive recruitment is to select the most qualified candidate for the position. Leaders have a huge impact on an organization’s people, health and results. Research from Mercuri Urval (MU) has shown that a failed leader appointment costs, at least, a staggering 30 times their salary and the wrong leader may even prove fatal

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The Barton Partnership Appoints New CEO

The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has appointed group managing director Oliver Phoenix as chief executive officer. Founder Nicholas Barton will continue in his role as advisor and brand ambassador. “I couldn’t be prouder or more excited to announce Olly’s appointment to CEO as we move into the 18th year since I founded The

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Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruits 25th President for Marquette University

Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Kimo Ah Yun as the 25th president of Marquette University. He is the first person of color to lead Marquette and the Catholic, Jesuit university’s second lay president in its 143-year history. Vice president and director Julie Filizetti, partner Phillip Petree, and senior associate Rafael Escobedo, led the assignment. Past president Michael

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Maneva Group Leading CEO Search for DC Justice Lab 

Houston, TX-based executive search firm Maneva Group was recently selected by DC Justice Lab (DCJL) to lead in its search for a new CEO. As an ambitious forward thinker, the CEO will passionately, boldly, and strategically identify opportunities to take big swings to expand and deepen the work locally. They will recognize that sustainable change cannot

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Direct Recruiters Inc. Names Partners

Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) has named Jess Marino, Stephen Benson, and Bradley Morrison as partners. “This recognition reflects their outstanding contributions to the firm and their dedication to delivering exceptional results for clients and candidates,” the firm said. Since joining DRI in 2022, Ms. Marino has made an impact within the material handling, packaging, and food processing practice areas.

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Bespoke Partners Launches AI-Powered Talent Market Mapping Platform

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has released Bespoke Executive Index, a talent market mapping platform using AI to analyze and validate the backgrounds of senior executives in software and SaaS. “Today we are reinventing executive search,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke. “The Bespoke Executive Index is the authoritative source of data on the accomplishments and experience

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Prodigy Search and JM Search Form Strategic Alliance

Prodigy Search, a boutique recruiting firm serving the talent needs of media, sports, and entertainment organizations, has formed a strategic alliance with JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s. “We’re incredibly proud and fortunate to collaborate with John Marshall and the exceptional JM Search team, which is regarded as a

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Pearl Street Collective Assists UMass Amherst Foundation with Chief Development Officer Search

After a nationwide search, Boston-based Pearl Street Collective has assisted UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) in the recruitment of Robin Elkins as senior executive director and chief development officer for the UMass Amherst College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Ms. Elkins is a highly regarded fundraising strategist and relationship builder whose experience spans higher education and the

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Public Sector Search & Consulting Seeking Police Chief for the City of Dallas

Executive recruitment firm Public Sector Search & Consulting has been retained by the city of Dallas to lead in its search for a new police chief. Chief of police Eddie Garcia left his post in September. The assignment is being spearheaded by Gary Peterson, president and CEO of Public Sector Search. The city said they hope to

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Alexander Hughes Expands in Paris

Paris-headquartered search firm Alexander Hughes has added David Epstein to its Paris office to lead consulting teams as managing director. “We are delighted to welcome David Epstein to our firm,” said Julien Rozet, CEO of Alexander Hughes. “Supported by an ambitious and motivated team, he will contribute to the growth of our group while consolidating our position

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Experience Over Potential: 69 Percent of Hired CEOs Have Already Held the Top Job

Organizations are overwhelmingly drawn to CEO candidates who have already navigated the complexities of the top job. While 40 percent of CEO candidates boast prior experience in the role, a staggering 69 percent of those hired have previously served as CEOs, according to findings of a new report by ON Partners. “This emphasis on prior

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Slone Partners Appoints Co-CEO

Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has appointed Eric Fink as co-CEO and managing partner. “Eric is a tremendously talented business strategist who brings significant industry experience and compelling insights to our organization,” said Adam Slone, founder and chairman. “His efforts to establish Slone Partners as a leader in fractional search are creating new opportunities for our company and our

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Herbert Mines Recruits CEO for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. 

New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has recruited Jason Potter as the new CEO of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. in Emeryville, CA. He will succeed Eric J. Lindberg, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2024. Mr. Lindberg will work closely with Mr. Potter over a transition period, including meeting independent

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The Registry Assists Georgian Court University with Interim President Search

The Registry, a Peabody, MA-based interim executive solution owned by ZRG, has assisted in the recruitment of Eugene J. Cornacchia as interim president of Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Cornacchia to Georgian Court University,” said Sister Michele Aronica, chair of the board of trustees. “His experience, leadership acumen, commitment

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Bespoke Partners Grows Product and Technology Practice

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has expanded with the addition of Jay Nguyen as a partner in the product and technology practice. He will be based in Chicago. “Jay’s exceptional track record and passion for aligning technology executive recruiting with business objectives make him a perfect addition to our team,” said Ryan Bonner, partner and leader of Bespoke Partners’ product and technology practice. “His expertise in

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How to Determine Return on Investment in Executive Search

Increasingly, decision-makers planning recruitment outsourcing and budgeting for the upcoming year are asking how to measure the return on investment (ROI) of hiring a new senior leader. This becomes even more challenging and crucial when executive-level recruitment is involved, according to a new report from the International Executive Search Federation (IESF)’s Ewa Adamczyk, a partner at

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Acertitude Recruits CFO for Momentum Manufacturing Group

Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Sven Doerge as the new CFO of Momentum Manufacturing Group, a One Equity Partners portfolio company. The search was led by co-founder and managing partner, Kevin O’Neill, and principal, Dan Staats. Mr. Doerge is an experienced CFO and business leader with over 20 years of achievement driving growth, efficiency,

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Holden Richardson Assists Shaw Development with CEO Search

Holden Richardson recently helped to recruit experienced industry executive Andrew Sexton as the new CEO of Shaw Development in Bonita Springs, FL. “His expertise in product development and multi-channel automotive supply chain positions him perfectly to lead Shaw Development forward,” the company said. Mr. Sexton most recently served as CEO of All Star Auto Parts, where

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The Talent Studios Fills Top Marketing Position for United Sports Brands

The Talent Studios has placed Kyle Schlegel as senior vice president of marketing of United Sports Brands in Fountain Valley, CA. Jeremy Cohen and Serena Smith led the assignment. “We are thrilled to bring Kyle on to lead the United Sports Brands marketing organization,” said Phil Gyori, CEO of United Sports Brands. “He brings an incredible

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Korn Ferry Names Chief Information Officer

Korn Ferry has appointed Michael LoRusso as chief information officer. He succeeds Brandon Johnson, who has retired from the CIO role after serving in this position for the last five years. “We are excited to have Mike join the firm,” said Robert Rozek, CFO and chief corporate officer, Korn Ferry. “He brings extensive IT knowledge and

Torch Group Finds CEO for ZoomInfo

Following a national search, executive recruitment firm Torch Group has placed former IBM executive Derek Schoettle as the new CEO of ZoomInfo, a $100 million market leader in business-to-business contact and business information. The search was led by Greg Selker, software & technology recruiting practice lead of Torch Group. “Given ZoomInfo’s product evolution our search

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