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Lindauer Recruits Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Gary Grant as chief philanthropy officer of the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. The search was led by Lindauer assistant vice president Terri Rutter. “Gary is deeply committed to the belief that philanthropy begins with real relationships,” the Zoo said in a LinkedIn post. “He is excited to bring that
PierceGray Retained by Metglas for Senior Operations Search
PierceGray was recently retained by Metglas to lead in its search for a vice president of operations. This executive will serve as the senior on-site operational leader for Metglas’ 24/7 manufacturing facility, with responsibility for all aspects of plant performance excluding finance, HR, and IT. Reporting to the president and COO, this role represents a critical
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
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
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
Bain & Co. Says Building A Value Creation Plan Starts With Building An A-Team
In a recent report, Bain & Company highlights a number that immediately changes the temperature in the room: private equity owners replace 50 percent to 70 percent of portfolio company CEOs during the hold period. It is a stark reminder of how demanding the PE ownership model can be for leaders unfamiliar with the speed and discipline
ON Partners Recruits CEO for nView Health
Tara Flickinger of ON Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of John Letter as the new chief executive officer of nView Health, a provider of evidence-based software and solutions used by research organizations and healthcare professionals. In conjunction with Mr. Letter’s appointment, nView’s previous CEO, Jim Szyperski, will transition into the role of vice president of strategic partnerships.
Greenwich Harbor Partners Fills Seven Board Positions for Teach for America Twin Cities
Although boards of directors are considered the backbones of organizations, director recruiting has grown markedly more challenging, say recruiters who conduct searches in that area. Greenwich Harbor Partners recently placed seven new members of the board of advisors for Teach for America Twin Cities. The new members are: Javier Alacron, senior vice president finance in agriculture at
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Measuring What Matters
Although metrics should never be the sole measure of success, they provide vital information on the effectiveness of the policies and programs implemented. They also offer essential clues on the steps that we can take to gain traction on equity and inclusion while broadening overall representation within the organization, according to Solade Rowe in a
Lindauer Assists Fenway Health in the Recruitment of Chief People Officer
Lindauer has helped to place Shari Stier as the new chief people officer for Fenway Health, a Boston-based healthcare, research and advocacy organization that serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. She will assume the role on April 4. Faith Eutsay led the assignment for the search firm. Ms. Stier brings over 20 years of experience,
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Diversity Officer for Destinations International
Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has assisted in the recruitment of Sophia Hyder Hock as chief diversity officer of Destinations International. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson led the assignment. “Since implementing equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic goal for the association in 2017, Destinations International has been working to lead and engage diversity initiatives and opportunities
JM Search Places Head of Cyber Services at Beazley
Increasingly, organizations of all sizes are awakening to the perils posed by cyber attacks. For years, many groups tried to ignore the problem, dismissing cybersecurity as a concern only for the biggest, most high-profile entities, be they government or corporate. These days, more groups are coming to understand how ruinous such intrusions could be. This
EMA Partners Opens Office in Seoul
Coming out of a global pandemic, executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from just about every corner of the globe. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. EMA Partners
Moving the DE&I Needle Beyond the Rooney Rule Checkbox
Even before businesses had access to research showing a positive correlation between diversity, profitability and innovation, organizations realized the need for diverse profiles in leadership positions. Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have been around for decades. Outside of HR and recruiting, however, many people weren’t aware of the work being done to make C-suites, corporate
Diversified Search Group Recruits First Leader for the National Museum of the American Latino
Diversified Search Group (DSG), a leading search firm backed by private equity firm ShoreView Industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Jorge Zamanillo as the inaugural director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Latino, a new museum established by Congress in December 2020. Leading the search were Victor Arias, managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office,
Phillips Oppenheim Recruits New Leader for San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
New York City-based Phillips Oppenheim has placed Christopher Bedford as the new director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Mr. Bedford, who has been director of the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) since 2016, will assume his new role in June. He will succeed veteran director Neal Benezra, who stepped down in the fall
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Rise as Americans Continue Look for New Employment Opportunities
The Labor Department reported that 248,000 Americans have filed new claims for state unemployment benefits, an increase of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 223,000 to 225,000. The four-week moving average was 243,250, a decrease of 10,500 from the previous week’s revised average. The
Key Search Expands Team
Basel, Switzerland-headquartered executive search firm Key Search has expanded with the addition of Google search executive David Bizer as director. “As a keynote speaker and an executive recruitment specialist in the technology sector, his passion for company culture is well-known throughout the start-up ecosystem,” the search firm said. “In addition, his experience in talent acquisition and
How to Attract Top Talent from Other Industries to Cannabis
With a growing number of legalized states starting to sell and some experts predicting that the cannabis industry will top $43 billion by 2025, it is no surprise that cannabis-related jobs are also on the rise. For businesses, this means new positions to fill to keep up with rapid growth and consumer demand. The challenge
Beecher Reagan Launches New Platform Focused on Leadership Acceleration
Catalyte Leadership Acceleration, a Beecher Reagan company, has launched a full suite of leadership acceleration offerings for professional services and private equity firms. The company’s proprietary Verity Leadership Assessment tool and services help benchmark top talent, accelerate leadership performance, align, and accelerate teams, and perform talent due diligence, according to the company. “We’ve seen an
Daversa Partners Recruits President / Chief Revenue Officer for Chainalysis
Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has assisted in the recruitment of W. Thomas Stanley as the new president and chief revenue officer of Chainalysis Inc. The search was led by Gary Constance, Julie Wrapp, Sarah McDonald, Paul Daversa and Jason Slattery. Mr. Stanley is a passionate advocate for education, science and technology, youth
Preng & Associates Places New Leader for Traverse City Light & Power in Michigan
Houston-based executive search firm Preng & Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Brandie Ekren, executive director of strategic planning and development for the Lansing (MI) Board of Water & Light as the next executive director of Traverse City Light & Power (TLCP), also in Michigan. Consultant Mark Ciolek led the assignment. Ms. Ekren’s successor, Tim Arends,
Hiretual Secures $26 Million and Rebrands to hireEZ
Hiretual, an AI-powered global talent platform, has closed $26 million in funding led by Conductive Ventures. The company is also rebranding to hireEZ, which reflects its mission to focus on outbound recruiting. “In these unprecedented times, recruiting has become an impossible task,” said founder and CEO Steven Jiang. “Recruiters and hiring managers can no longer sit
Isaacson, Miller Called in by University of Michigan to Find 15th President
The University of Michigan (UM) has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search for its 15th president. John Isaacson, John Muckle and Elizabeth Dorr are spearheading the assignment. The school removed Mark Schlissel as president in December after it learned that Dr. Schlissel may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a university employee. The board has
The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for The Plastic Surgery Center
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently placed Paul Valenti as the new CFO of The Plastic Surgery Center. “It was a privilege to work with Dr. Elkwood and the hiring team to bring on such a crucial member of the executive staff,” said Kaye Johnson, managing partner of the search firm that led the assignment. “We felt
ON Partners Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Crawford Technologies
Top-drawer chief revenue officers are commonly found at start-ups and smaller businesses and tend to the bottom line while the rest of the C-level team expands key partnerships, seeks growth opportunities, or sources funding. That is changing. Larger businesses now view the CRO post as an essential, long-term role. In one recent search, Baillie Parker of ON Partners
Harvey Hohauser & Associates Appoints VP of Executive Search
Troy, MI-based executive search firm Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A) has expanded with the addition of Sam Frank as vice president of executive search. “The timing was right, and Sam is a perfect fit for our culture,” said Eric Hohauser, president of HH&A. “HH&A partnered with his third-generation family business, Leo Frank and Sons, a diamond wholesaler, to
AIMS International Strengthens Presence in Africa
Executive search consortium AIMS International has further strengthened its presence in Africa with the addition of Arnold Ochieng and his team at Workforce Africa. “At AIMS East Africa, we believe that everybody has innate strengths and, in the optimal environment, these can be unlocked to positively impact society,” said Mr. Ochieng. “Finding the right candidate for the right
Top Talent Trends to Watch for in 2022
Pundits are making all sorts of predictions for the year based on our collective experience over the past two years. But as we all look ahead, what can we really expect? In a new report, Clark Beecher, managing partner and co-founder of Beecher Reagan, and Matt Greenberg, partner and principal in the firm’s digital and analytics practice,
Anthem Executive Seeks Chief Development Officer for Prostate Cancer Foundation
Virtually every industry needs top-drawer chief development officers. CDOs play a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving and galvanizing new donors while keeping previous funders content. Implementing funding strategies that “keep the lights on,” according to recruiters specializing in the function, is Job 1. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has retained executive
BroadView Talent Partners Seeks CEO for Homeless Prenatal Program
Executive search firm BroadView Talent Partners has been retained to find a new chief executive officer for Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP). Tracy McMillan, the search firm’s CEO and managing partner, is leading the assignment along with Melania DaSilva Deaver, VP and senior associate. The CEO is responsible for overseeing the overall direction, strategy and vision of HPP and
CarterBaldwin Names Partner
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has named Chris Hornsby as a partner and leader of the firm’s K-12 education practice. Mr. Hornsby joined the firm in 2015 with an expertise in healthcare IT recruitment, but quickly found his “sweet spot” at CarterBaldwin in the non-profit and K-12 education spaces, where he has spent the past six years honing
See’s Candies Signs Agreement to Use Mogul’s Talent Platform
Mogul recently signed a deal with See’s Candies in which the company will use the global diversity recruitment company’s talent acquisition platform to find, recruit and hire talent. Powered by patent-pending software filters, Mogul’s platform allows recruiters to source candidates in numerous ways, including by ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status, without limiting search results. “We
Spencer Stuart Finds New Leader for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Federal Reserve Bank president searches are some of the most coveted assignments to take on among executive recruiters, and a number of leading search firms have gotten in on the action. Spencer Stuart recently assisted in the placement of Susan M. Collins as the new president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Eric
Herbert Mines Associates Assists Laird Superfood with CEO Search
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jason Vieth as the new chief executive officer of NYSE-traded Laird Superfood in Sisters, OR. The appointment was announced by Paul Hodge Jr. who will step down as founding CEO in a planned transition, which was posted last August
ZRG Partners Acquires Assets of Precita Placements
ZRG Partners, a leading search firm backed by private equity firm RFE Investment Partners, recently agreed to purchase certain assets of Precita Placements, and as part of the transaction has added Lauren Argenti Rawlings as managing director in its technology practice. “We were drawn to Lauren and the Precita team because of their success in placing
WittKieffer and NAHSE Partner to Foster Black Healthcare Leadership
Executive search firm WittKieffer has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) to further advance and develop black healthcare leadership. The organizations have a longstanding relationship, with Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer sponsoring and supporting NAHSE events and activities throughout the years. The current agreement is an opportunity to
