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ZRG Partners Recruits CEO for The Washington Post
ZRG Partners, a leading search firm backed by private equity firm RFE Investment Partners, recently assisted in the recruitment of veteran media executive Will Lewis as publisher and CEO of the Washington Post. Erik Sorenson led the assignment on behalf of ZRG. “As I’ve gotten to know Will, I’ve been drawn to his love for journalism and passion for
Academic Search Recruits 18th President for Saint Michael’s College
Jay Lemons, Scott Flanagan, Jennifer Kooken, and Kate Cusimano of education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search assisted in the recruitment of Richard Plumb as the 18th president of Saint Michael’s College. Lorraine Sterritt recently announced she was stepping down after becoming the first woman to lead the college. Dr. Plumb was selected by the college’s board of trustees with guidance from
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.
Lindauer Appoints Leader of the Independent School Practice
Lindauer has named Jackie Sullivan as senior vice president and leader of the independent school practice. “Jackie consistently drives client success by providing strategic counsel that is equally focused on tactical implementation and big-picture visionary thinking,” said Deb Taft, CEO of Lindauer. “By tuning her approach to the ambitious goals of her clients, she has
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?
StevenDouglas Names VP, Technology Executive Search
Executive search firm StevenDouglas has appointed Matthew Richards as vice president, technology executive search. “What sets Matthew apart is his strategic and detailed approach to executive search,” StevenDouglas said. “Rather than solely focusing on finding candidates, Matthew delves deep into understanding organizational dynamics and talent requirements, collaborating closely with the C-suite to build transformational leadership teams. This
Here’s How PE Firms Can Reduce Talent Churn and Produce Better Leaders
Participants in the ninth annual PE leadership survey conducted by AlixPartners generally agree that the most important thing they can do to achieve the financial results they demand is to pay attention to leadership and talent. For PE firms, which prioritize C-suite leadership, and portcos, which emphasize talent at all levels, “the quality of leadership and succession
Egon Zehnder Retained by Bandhan Bank for CEO Search
Financial services organizations, generally, are facing a new competitive landscape, regulatory challenges and a constant struggle to manage cost and efficiency. This requires strategic leaders, both men and women, with a multidimensional skill-set and competencies that often go above and beyond any typical job description. But there’s a big problem: In most countries, while women
Evolve Giving Group Seeking CEO for the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
The economic strength of the non-profit field has increased in recent years and it is now the third largest employer in the U.S. This has certainly kept search firms busy. Chicago-based executive search firm Evolve Giving Group was recently retained by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte to lead in its search for a new
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Using Sterling Martin to Find New CEO
Sterling Martin Associates, an executive search firm which specializes in recruiting talent for associations and other non-profit organizations, has been tapped by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Under the direction of the Certification Commission, the CEO makes recommendations and participates with the
Remofirst Secures $25 Million in Funding
Remofirst, a San Francisco-based employer-of-record provider, has closed a $25 million series A funding round. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm, with participation by existing investors QED, Mouro Capital and Counterpart Ventures. Remofirst says that the funds will go toward new products and services as well as to bring
5 Essential Aspects of an AI-Ready Corporate Culture
The recent buzz around AI has brought a great deal of hope and excitement to organizations, particularly in the last few years. However, reflecting on the progress of other “digital transformations” over the past many years should give executives reason to pause. For example, one study on big data showed that while corporate investment in data
BarkerGilmore Fills Legal Post for Bragg Companies
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Chris Connelly as the new vice president and director of legal for Bragg Companies in Long Beach, CA. The search was led by Max Gelernter, managing director of BarkerGilmore. “Chris’s unique blend of legal expertise spanning over two decades and his immersion in the construction industry
Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking CHRO for Washtenaw Community College
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) was recently retained by Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The search is being led by managing partner Jennifer Muller. Reporting to the president and serving on the president’s executive leadership team, the CHRO is responsible for integrating human
Protis Global Appoints VPs of Business Development
Protis Global has expanded with the addition of Samantha Marino Parker as vice president of business development for food and beverage, and Cliff Hall as vice president of business development for automation and robotics. “Samantha and Cliff bring invaluable experience fitting within the Protis Global framework nicely,” said Bert Miller, CEO of Protis Global. “Their appointments underscore our commitment
Diversified Search Group Expands Education Practice
Diversified Search Group (DSG), a leading search firm backed by private equity firm ShoreView Industries, has named Jennifer Mason as a managing director in its education practice. “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Mason join our esteemed team of experts, especially at a time when the dynamics of leadership in higher education are rapidly evolving,” said Aileen
Private Equity In Hot Pursuit Of Chief AI Officers With Strategic Vision
AI has been increasingly buzzy in the past year as companies try to understand the potential benefits it can bring – from ringing out more efficiency in the workplace and streamlining decision-making, to improving employee productivity monitoring. Now, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has just announced a policy to help government agencies harness its power and mitigate
Diversified Search Group | Koya Partners Selected by Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to Find New Leader
Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, has been retained by the Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tiara D. Muse, managing associate, is leading the assignment. Newfields is in a pivotal moment of growth and evolution and is seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to
NU Advisory Partners Assists Sigma7 with Chief Technology Officer Search
Executive search firm NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Andy Simpson-Pirie as chief technology officer of Sigma7 in New York City. Mr. Simpson-Pirie has a technology career spanning 25 years across a spectrum of early-stage, growth-phase, and large global corporations. Over that time, he has established a track record of launching new products, leading acquisitions,
Assembly Group Partners with Employ to Recruit CEO
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly Group has placed Steve Cox as the new CEO of Employ in Waltham, MA. He succeeds former CEO, Pete Lamson. “Congratulations to Steve Cox on his new role of chief executive officer at Employ,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. “It was a pleasure partnering with the Employ team, and we wish the
IMD International Search Group Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. 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. Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group has added Kaluzynski & Madeja in Warsaw,
Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap
Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline
Herbert Mines Assists Brixton with CEO Search
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Seth Ellison as CEO of Brixton, an Altamont Capital Partners company. He replaces Raphael Peck, who left the company is December. “Herbert Mines Associates is proud to have partnered with Altamont Capital Partners to place Seth Ellison as CEO of
TalentRise Recruits Executive Director for the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Following a comprehensive, nationwide search, TalentRise recently placed Spencer Morgan as the executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. He is taking the helm as incumbent executive director Stanton H. Hudson, Jr. steps down following 30 years of service to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Sarah Garcia, TalentRise consultant, led the assignment. “Stanton
The Hawkins Company Seeking Chief Equity Officer for the International City/County Management Association
The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, is currently leading the search for a chief equity officer for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in Washington, D.C. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones are leading the assignment. ICMA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spans over 80 years, with dedicated efforts
WilliamCharles Search Group Merges with Reflex Staffing Solutions
WilliamCharles Search Group, a boutique executive search and professional recruiting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, has merged with Reflex Staffing Solutions, a Pittsburgh, PA-based recruiting firm. “The combined entity will continue operations under the WilliamCharles Search Group brand, expanding its geographic footprint and enriching professional capabilities and service offerings for even more comprehensive client
Evolving Life Sciences/Healthcare Sector Busier Than Ever for Recruiters
Search consultants continue to say that there is an unprecedented opportunity for visionary healthcare/life sciences leaders to redefine the future of the industry. A shifting economic climate and the rapid pace of innovation have fueled many changes in the healthcare industry through acquisitions, divestitures, and new company formations. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technologies
BrainWorks Delivers on RightCrowd CEO Search
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has secured Jason Bohrer as CEO of RightCrowd, a Bloom Equity Partners company. Ashley Peretick collaborated with Bloom Equity and RightCrowd to assess the optimal candidate for the CEO position. “Recognizing the significance of partnering with a private equity firm and the imperative of possessing adept security management skills alongside practical experience, Jason
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Magnetic Insight
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Chris A. Raanes as the new CEO of Magnetic Insight, a global provider of magnetic particle imaging (MPI). “Chris Raanes is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the quickly evolving medical device field with the vision and management acumen necessary to engage all stakeholders in a growing, successful
The Lapham Group Helps Recruit COO for Hiscox
The Lapham Group has assisted in the recruitment of Leigh Hellrung as chief operating officer of Hiscox. She will serve on the Hiscox U.S. leadership team and will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA. “Leigh has earned a well-deserved reputation as an inclusive, transformational leader, with a glittering track record of creating best-in-class customer
Looking in the Rearview Mirror at Solid Year for Executive Search
“Looking in my rear-view mirror, I can make it disappear, I can make it disappear, have no fear,” sang Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With two months of 2023 behind us, Dan O’Day of McDermott + Bull recently reviewed the past year and made some predictions for 2023. Key areas that he
Grace Blue Snags Chief Talent Officer As Asia Pacific CEO
[Executive search firm Grace Blue Partnership has named Jean-Michel Wu as its Asia Pacific chief executive officer to lead the firm’s expansion across the region. He will be based in Grace Blue’s regional head office in Singapore alongside APAC chairman Michael Maedel, partners Helen Duffy and Hilda Ng. In addition, he will join the global board of
Conselium Appoints Partner
[Executive search firm Conselium has appointed Steve Harrison as partner. He comes to Conselium with over 12 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on placing compliance professionals in the financial services industry in the New York City and London markets. Prior to joining Conselium, Mr. Harrison was a compliance recruiter at Michael Page Executive
The High Cost of Picking a Wrong Leader
[Selecting a CEO is arguably one of the most vital decisions a board makes. Companies that choose the wrong leader can suffer hits to their stock price and market capitalization and lose in a variety of areas — momentum, opportunities, reputation, customer goodwill and, perhaps most importantly, trust within the organization, which can take years
Eurasia Group Taps DES Recruitment to Find CIO
[Executive search firm DES Recruitment has been selected by Eurasia Group to lead its chief information officer search. John Hodge, managing partner at DES Recruitment, is heading the assignment. “Our client is looking for an innovator and someone to help them create a digital transformation,” he said. The right CIO, said Mr. Hodge, will add more value and become more
Vanderbloemen Search Group Recruits Head of School for Westminster Christian Academy
[Executive recruiting firm Vanderbloemen Search Group has recruited Scott Davis as the new head of school for Westminster Christian Academy. Merida Brooks stepped down in June after 28 years of service to the academy as a teacher, lower school director over three campuses, founding principal of Westminster’s Lafayette Campus, instructional supervisor and, for the last nine years as head of School of
Turnkey Search Launches Executive Coaching Division
[As executive recruiters deepen their relationships in the sports and entertainment field, they’re finding clients receptive to helping them identify all sorts of talent. To that end, sports recruiter Turnkey Search has just launched an executive coaching division. Tony Ponturo, a pioneer of modern sports marketing and president and CEO of Busch Media Group, has joined
AltoPartners Adds New Member Firm in Russia
[AltoPartners, an international alliance of independent executive search firms and leadership consultants, has added Russian executive search and leadership consulting firm Excelion Partners International as its newest member firm. Excelion has been operating in Moscow since 2010 and is a niche player for international companies moving to, or operating in, Russia and for Russian companies and /or
How Employers Can Recruit and Retain Veterans
[ On this Election Day our sights turn to country, duty, and of course, voting. But we wouldn’t have what we do, and live under the protections that we have, if it wasn’t for our military service men and women. To that end, military service is probably the greatest honor that any American we can
Howe-Lewis Tapped to Lead Two Chief Advancement Officer Searches
[Executive search firm Howe-Lewis International has been chosen by Friends of the High Line and the Sundance Institute to lead their searches for chief advancement officers (CAO). Howe-Lewis, a boutique recruiting firm based in New York, serves the not-for-profit and healthcare sectors with clients ranging from education, cultural arts, healthcare, and human services organizations to membership and
Myers McRae Tapped by University of Georgia
[Executive search firm Myers McRae has been retained by the University of Georgia (UGA) to lead its search for a senior associate athletic director for development. Emily Parker Myers, chief executive officer of Myers McRae, and vice president Bobby Hope, are leading the assignment. Ms. Myers is also leading the search for director of development at the College of
Isaacson, Miller Adds Education Search Specialist
[Executive search firm Isaacson, Miller has named Ericka Miller as a vice president and partner in its Washington, D.C. office. An expert in K-12 education and education policy, Dr. Miller most recently served as chief of membership, governance, and higher education at The College Board. In 2013, she was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the
Client Volume Declines Plague CDI Corp.; Q3 Revenues Fall 10 Percent
[CDI Corp. / (NYSE:CDI) posted third quarter revenues of $220.3 million, a decrease of 10 percent from revenues of $244.7 million a year ago. The quarter included $1.5 million in revenue from EdgeRock Technologies LLC, acquired in October 2015 and now comprising CDI’s specialty talent vertical within its talent and technology solutions segment. Business Segments During the quarter, MRINetwork, the company’s executive search subsidiary,
As Talent Raids Grow, Companies Set Out to Defend Their Turf
One fourth of American businesses have experienced a surge in talent raids, but most companies have done nothing about protecting themselves. In fact, 54 percent are virtually defenseless against corporate poaching, according to a recent co-branded study by Hunt Scanlon Media and leadership advisor Marlin Hawk. And all indications are that the problem isn’t going away
Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.9%, Favoring Clinton Ascendency
[Employers added a solid 161,000 jobs last month as the U.S. unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.9 percent in what is the last piece of economic data before tomorrow’s big election. According to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the number of workers unemployed also dropped to 7.8 million. This report follows the addition of 156,000 jobs added
ManpowerGroup Partners With PeopleTicker
[Organizations everywhere are looking for better ways to recruit and retain good quality people to drive effectiveness, and performance, in their business. Analytic tools, it follows, continue to gain traction in the talent management world. To this end, ManpowerGroup Solutions, part of ManpowerGroup, just recently formed a new partnership with PeopleTicker, a provider of real-time labor market rate
The Onstott Group Places CEO At Terma
[Executive search firm The Onstott Group has recruited Steve Williams as president and chief executive officer of Terma North America. He succeeds Larry Hungerford, who will continue as a member of the board of directors. Joe Onstott, managing director, and principal Scott Tucker, led the assignment. Since the beginning of 2014, Mr. Williams has held the position of
The Chason Group Leading CEO Search for Athens Area Community Foundation
[Executive search firm The Chason Group has been retained by the Athens Area Community Foundation to lead in a nationwide search for a new president and chief executive officer. Past CEO Delene Porter recently announced her resignation. Tim Chason, the firm’s president, is leading the assignment. “Compassion and development experience are two key traits the search
Third Street Partners Forms Alliance With Recruitment Specialist
[New York City-based boutique executive search firm Third Street Partners has formed a strategic partnership with Human Capital Acquisition (HCA), a specialized recruiting firm focused on retirement, retail and institutional distribution. Through the arrangement, Third Street Partners will benefit from HCA’s network of relationships and comprehensive research with specialization in the retirement, retail, and institutional distribution areas, while
Millennials & Politics: Why the Youth Vote Matters
[Millennials and politics. What a hot topic just four days out from the general election. This demographic group is now as large a potential political force as Baby Boomers, poised to make up 25 percent of the vote on Tuesday, according to an analysis of U.S. census data from the Pew Research Center. By comparison, in the 2012
Hanold Associates Fills CHRO Roles for Sterigenics International and Moderna Therapeutics
[As Hunt Scanlon reported last week, women continue to dominate the CHRO role across corporate America. Hanold Associates, a specialist in the field, has just recruited two more, placing Ana Rodriguez and Annie Seibold Drapeau as chief human resources officers (CHROs) of Sterigenics International LLC and Moderna Therapeutics, respectively. Jason Hanold, managing partner of Hanold Associates, led
Cricket Tasmania Taps Egon Zehnder for CEO Search
[Cricket Tasmania, the administrative body for cricket in Tasmania, Australia, has retained Egon Zehnder to find its next chief executive officer. David Johnston, Australian cricket’s longest serving CEO, will be leaving his post mid-2017, providing ample time to find a suitable replacement. Neil Waters in the firm’s Melbourne office is handling the search. “It is difficult to think
Horton International Names Healthcare, Life Sciences Managing Director
[Horton International – North America, a principal partner of Horton International, has named James D. Utterback as managing director in the firm’s healthcare and life sciences practice. He will focus within the healthcare information technology and services sectors. Throughout his 30-year career in operating CEO roles, human capital and executive search, Mr. Utterback has accumulated leadership experience in multiple
How Companies Can Build Up Their Defenses Against Talent Raids
Hunt Scanlon’s recently concluded co-branded talent raiding study with Marlin Hawk uncovered some revealing truths. But the most surprising result: the apparent lack of defensive people strategies at U.S. companies. A full quarter of American businesses are experiencing a marked increase in talent raids at the C-suite level, yet more than half (54 percent) are
Looking to Brain Power to Improve Hiring
To achieve better outcomes in hiring, companies must take a different tack than the one they have traditionally been following. Too often hiring managers place undue emphasis on the industry knowledge that candidates bring to the table, when what they should really be focusing on is an individual’s intelligence, says Russ Riendeau. “Hire the frontal cortex, not the Rolodex”
Netflix Talent Poaching Turns Into Employee Mobility Referendum
A month after Netflix was lambasted by Fox for ‘illegally’ poaching two executives under contract, the streaming service has struck back, charging ‘unlawful and anti-competitive business practices.’ 21st Century Fox had originally said that Netflix had poached programming executive Tara Flynn and marketing executive Marcos Waltenberg. Fox said that Netflix was fully aware of employment agreements before
Recruiters Offer Sports Clients an Expanding Talent Platform
[The relationship between sports teams and executive search firms is rapidly expanding and now extends beyond merely recruiting. Seasoned recruiters are providing strategic planning advice with the capability of applying their findings to speed along the process in the hunt for talent. Today, executive search firms are being called in by professional sports teams, colleges, and consumer
Tower Consultants Leading Chief People Officer Search for FARO Technologies
[Executive search firm Tower Consultants, Ltd. has been retained by FARO Technologies to lead its search for a chief people officer (CPO). Tower Consultants president, Chris Rose, is leading the assignment. According to Ms. Rose, FARO Technologies is seeking a candidate with international agility to partner with a technical / engineering workforce of 1,500 employees. “The newcomer will
Caldwell Partners Recruits CFO for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Executive search firm Caldwell Partners International has recruited Kevin Cash chief financial officer of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Michael DeCosta, a partner and leader in the firm’s professional services practice, led the search along with Kristin Hebert, a leader of Caldwell’s legal practice and managing partner of its San Francisco office. Mr. Cash previously served as CFO of
Hudson Global Posts Flat Q3 Revenues
[Hudson Global Inc. / (NASDAQ:HSON) posted third quarter revenues of $108.1 million, down 1.7 percent from a year ago. However, revenues increased 1.6 percent in constant currency. The company recorded a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share,
Tightening Labor Supply Driving Competition for Talent
[Although most companies prefer to groom existing employees as a way to fill open positions, high turnover and a lack of clear strategy are driving employers to hire external candidates, according to a new study by the ADP Research Institute and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). For executive recruiters, this likely signals more business ahead in 2017, especially
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading CEO Search for CDC Group
[Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by CDC Group plc to lead its search for a chief executive officer. Current CEO Diana Noble has decided to step down next year after six years leading CDC in a new strategic direction. The board, led by CDC’s chairman Graham Wrigley, has just begun the search process of finding a
