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Isaacson, Miller Seeking VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Davidson College
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller, which serves mission-driven organizations has been retained by Davidson College to lead in its search for its inaugural vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Keight Tucker Kennedy, Diana Carmona, and Alexis Scott are leading the assignment. A search committee of faculty, staff, students, and a member of the board of trustees, supported
Slone Partners Fills Board Positions for Fusion Pharmaceuticals
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Jeremy Bender, Teresa Bitetti, and David Meek as members of the board of directors at Fusion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. “Jeremy Bender, Teresa Bitetti, and David Meek are all very accomplished and highly respected leaders in the fields of biopharmaceuticals, oncology,
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.
Krauthamer & Associates Recruits CEO for Santa Cruz Metro
After a nationwide search attracting dozens of applicants, Krauthamer & Associates recently recruited Corey Aldridge as the new CEO of Santa Cruz Metro. His appointment came almost two months after former Metro CEO/general manager Michael Tree announced he would retire from the agency, less than two years after he assumed the role. Board chair Kristen
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?
DHR Global Names Vice Chairman
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has appointed Ayman Haddad as vice chairman. In his new role, Mr. Haddad will continue to play a pivotal role in DHR’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa, with a strategic focus on entering new growth markets, including Saudi Arabia. “Ayman’s elevation to vice chairman is a testament to
Navigating Opportunities in Changing Tides for the Non-Profits in 2024
In the fabric of our society and global economy, non-profit organizations have long been the stitching that binds community care and human altruism. However, in 2024, a new report from ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall says that as dynamic shifts continue to alter the socio-economic landscape, the non-profit sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, brimming
Eastward Partners Recruits CEO for Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils
New York-based Eastward Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Manny Rodriguez as the new CEO of Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils in Dallas, TX. The search was led by Brett Vecchio and Lonia Zylberman. “Eastward Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Manny Rodriguez as chief executive officer for Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils,” the search firm
RMN Electi Fills Top Marketing Post for the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
As business becomes more global and complex, and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, top marketing executives’ responsibility of planning and coordinating an organization’s marketing activities has become much more challenging, according to recruiters specializing in the function. A past DHR Global study found that the companies that have reputations for
WittKieffer Seeking CHRO for Texas Tech
A number of universities have recently turned to search firms to find new chief human resources officers. Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer was recently selected by Texas Tech University to lead in its search for a new CHRO. Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot are leading the assignment. The school seeks an CHRO to lead the institution’s efforts to redefine human
Wilton & Bain Opens Office in Dubai
Wilton & Bain recently opened a new office in Dubai. “We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Dubai,” said David Heron, CEO. “We will serve clients across the Middle East and North Africa, with further announcements to follow of our new managing partner who will be leading Wilton & Bain
Creating a Winning M&A Leadership Team
What makes a merger or acquisition a success? It all starts with having the right leaders in place. Research shows that strong leaders predict M&A strategy success and specific competencies are associated with high-performing deals. The right leadership team is so critical because they have a big job on their hands: ensuring executive alignment, setting the
Aspen Leadership Group Leading Chief Development Officer Search for the Pittsburgh Public Theater
Aspen Leadership Group, an executive search firm that specializes in recruiting top talent for philanthropic organizations, has been called in by the Pittsburgh Public Theater to lead in its search for a new chief development officer. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the managing director and partnering closely with the artistic director, the
The New York Society for Ethical Culture Taps Development Guild DDI to Find New Leader
Non-profit specialist recruitment firm Development Guild DDI has been retained by the New York Society for Ethical Culture (the Society) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior vice president and principal Tracy Marshall is leading the assignment. Reporting to the Society’s board of trustees and working in close collaboration with clergy
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
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
Jobless Claims Remain at Historically Low Level
First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to 196,000, a slightly higher total than the 190,000 that economists were expecting — but still a historically low number. Despite widely publicized layoffs from tech giants, media companies and the financial sector in recent weeks, the U.S. labor market remains robust after eight rate hikes in 11
Job Growth Slows As Unemployment Remains Unchanged
Employers added 160,000 jobs in April as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at five percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. This marks the smallest gain in seven months, a sign that a slower economy may have slumped job creation. Currently, there are 7.9 million people unemployed in the U.S. This report
ZRG Partners Posts 18 Percent Revenue Gain
ZRG Partners has posted revenues in its Americas region of $11.1 million, up 18 percent, for 2015. The firm now ranks as the 23rd largest search firm, according to the latest statistics report released from Hunt Scanlon Media. ZRG currently has 37 consultants across 17 offices global offices, and reported $13.6 million worldwide last year. ZRG has been expanding
Accelent Recruits First Chief Marketing Officer for Integral Ad Science
Executive search firm Accelent has placed Maria Pousa as chief marketing officer of Integral Ad Science (IAS). The search was led by managing director John Boehmer and partner Keith McAllister. Ms. Pousa is a global marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in integrated marketing – marketing communications, product marketing, market research and branding. Most recently, she served as senior vice president
Monster Posts First Quarter Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) posted first quarter revenues of $157.8 million, a decrease of seven percent in constant currency and nine percent at actual rates compared to last year’s first quarter. Revenue from the company’s careers North America operations decreased 11 percent year-over-year, to $109.2 million while revenue from careers international came in flat at $48.6 million year-over-year at
Developing a Personal Connection with Clients and Candidates
It used to be that only major companies turned to executive search firms to fill their most senior posts. But, over time, search firms have come to fill positions up and down the corporate ladder for a host of other organizations, from associations and non-profits to sports teams, small businesses and academia. They all have
As CEO Turnover Rises, Outsiders Are Given a Closer Look
Last year, 17 percent of the largest 2,500 public companies in the world changed their CEO, more than in any of the previous 16 years of the ‘CEO Success Study‘ from Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business. The report found that over the past several years more big companies have been deliberately choosing their new CEO
Egon Zehnder Names Technology and Communications Practice Leader
Egon Zehnder has appointed Scott Texeira as head of the firm’s North America technology and communications practice. He succeeds Jon Carter, a founding member of Egon Zehnder’s Palo Alto office, who will now focus on board advisory, director search, and CEO succession planning. Mr. Texeira’s new practice leadership role is in addition to his current one as
Futurestep Expands Industrial Search Team
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has added Eduardo Medina, Marnix Lamberts, Filip Loossens and Renan Mamann as senior consultants within its industrial search practice. Mr. Medina joins Futurestep as a senior consultant in its Madrid office. He brings experience in the wind and energy sector. Previously, he held a variety of
Spencer Stuart Lands Executive Director for Sun Valley Summer Symphony
Spencer Stuart has recruited Jenny Krueger as executive director of The Sun Valley Summer Symphony. She will replace Jennifer Teisinger, who left after nine years at the helm to assume a similar post at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival in Colorado. Ms. Krueger was executive director of the Acadiana Symphony & Conservatory of Music in Lafayette, Louisiana, one of
ChampionScott Recruits CTO for Nintex
ChampionScott Partners has recruited Alain Gentilhomme as chief technology officer at Nintex. As CTO, Mr. Gentilhomme will be responsible for delivering business automation services to Nintex customers and partners. These services allow organizations to design, implement, and scale business processes, workflows, and mobile applications easily, establishing conditions for greater innovation, increased productivity gains, and broad-based revenue
Who Manages From the Top Can Sometimes Be Open for Debate
According to the American Society of Association Executives, the U.S. is home to more than 66,000 associations, encompassing professional membership societies and trade organizations. Each of these institutions is evolving due to the changing economy, political landscape, and demographic shift of its members. But like their private-sector counterparts, associations have specific requirements when it comes to
Ridgeway Partners Names Managing Partner
Executive search firm Ridgeway Partners, Ltd. has appointed Sue O’Brien as its new managing partner. In her expanded role, she will focus on growing revenues, exploiting new opportunities, as well as setting out strategy. Philip Marsden, the firm’s founder, will continue as chairman as the company moves towards a full partnership structure. Ms. O’Brien joined Ridgeway this past September.
Hanold Associates Recruits Las Vegas Convention Authority CHRO
Hanold Associates has recruited Barbara Bolender as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Founder Jason Hanold led the search. Ms. Bolender will report directly to LVCVA’s chief executive officer and president, Rossi Ralenkotter. She will be responsible for leading, driving and managing change, identifying talent needs across the
FaithSearch Recruits Chief Nursing Officer for Texas Medical Center
FaithSearch Partners has placed Elsie Graves as chief nursing officer of Central Texas Medical Center. Senior vice presidents Jim Boyle and Ivan Bartolome led the assignment. As chief nursing officer, Ms. Graves will be responsible for overseeing all nursing care, and some ancillary services, provided at the medical center’s facilities. She will be tasked in particular with leading quality and
Centennial Expands Executive Search Staff
Cincinnati-based executive search firm Centennial Inc. has added Jessica Baron and Derek Jackson to its search staff. Ms. Baron will serve as vice president of executive search, and will be actively engaged in the Cincinnati business community while also heading up Centennial’s New York City office. She recently retired from her position as senior director of leadership initiatives & programs
Wages Are Up, But Switching Jobs Remains Best Way to Pay Raise
Employers appear to be reacting to a tightening labor market by boosting wages to retain talent, this according to recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and the recently released ADP Workforce Vitality Report. ADP tracked a set of full-time workers to determine wage growth among those who are consistently employed. This set of workers falls into two categories: job holders
Isaacson, Miller Posts 10 Percent Revenue Gain in 2015
Isaacson, Miller has posted revenues of $26.2 million, an increase of 10 percent, for 2015. The firm now ranks as the 13th largest search firm in the Americas region, according to the latest statistics report released from Hunt Scanlon Media. The firm currently has 81 consultants working from Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. A nationally recognized
Odgers Berndtson Rounds Out Valeant Pharmaceuticals Board With New Nominees
Following on the heels of its recent placement of Joe Papa as chief executive of Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Frederic Eshelman and Thomas W. Ross Sr. as company directors, Odgers Berndtson has now placed three additional board nominees into contention at the Canadian-based global pharma giant. Dr. Argeris N. Karabelas, Russel C. Robertson and Amy B. Wechsler M.D., have
Tyler & Company Leading Medical University Provost Search
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has been retained by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to lead its search for a new provost. The firm, based in Atlanta, specializes in recruiting top talent for healthcare, academic medicine and health sciences concerns. Alan D. Johns, senior vice president and head of Tyler & Company’s academic medicine and
Alder Koten Expands Search Staff
Executive search firm Alder Koten has added Richard Spitzer as a senior advisor. He will collaborate in executive search work focused on board members, C-level executives, and senior management roles. Mr. Spitzer’s clients have included many of the top Global 1000 companies across several industries, as well as many recognized private equity and venture capital firms. His executive search experience includes serving as
Path to Profitability: The Business Case for Board Diversity
Companies with greater female representation in the boardroom tend to be more profitable, but women still remain under-represented across Asia Pacific boards, with most countries showing little or no progress, according to a new study by Korn Ferry and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Center for Governance, Institutions and Organizations (CGIO). The study, ‘Building Diversity
Onstott Group Recruits CFO for American Science & Engineering
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has recruited Diane Basile as senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer of American Science & Engineering. She succeeds Kenneth Galaznik, who has served in those roles since 2008 and is retiring following the end of the current fiscal year. Joe Onstott, managing director, and principal Scott Tucker, led the assignment. Ms. Basile is a highly experienced operational finance
Herbert Mines Lands CEO for Iconix Brand Group
Herbert Mines Associates has placed John N. Haugh as president and chief executive officer of Iconix Brand Group. He takes over from interim CEO Peter Cuneo, who transitions to executive chairman of the Iconix board. Mr. Haugh is a proven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading premier global brands and retail businesses at
Zephyr Maritime Launches to Serve Maritime Industry
Executive search firm Zephyr Maritime has been launched in London focusing solely on mid to senior level shore based appointments within the maritime industry. Behind the initiative is founder Alexander G. Tsavliris, who has four generations of maritime heritage behind him and a successful background in recruiting. Mr. Tsavliris began his search career in 2000 with Hudson
Hudson Global Revenues Fall After Several Business Units Exit
Hudson Global Inc. / (NASDAQ:HSON) posted first quarter revenues of $101.2 million, down 14.4 percent in constant currency, from a year ago. However, revenue edged up slightly by 0.4 percent on a constant currency basis when excluding the Americas IT business, which it sold it to Mastech Holdings last June; its Netherlands business, which it sold to InterBalance Group BV; and the
Scoring Diversity One Bank At a Time
Promoting diversity has long been a key component of both modern HR policy and good corporate governance — in banking as elsewhere. According to recruiters and talent acquisition leaders, businesses around the world increasingly recognize the importance of a workforce and board which encompasses a wide range of talents and perspectives from a broader spectrum of
Calibre One Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Cengage Learning
Executive search firm Calibre One has placed Sharon Loeb as chief marketing officer of Cengage Learning. Managing partner Tom Barnes and associate Keely Gjelsteen led the search. Ms. Loeb previously served as vice president of marketing at McGraw-Hill Education. There she aligned marketing with business strategy and lead the development and implementation of marketing strategies for
ADK Consulting Recruits Augusta Regional Airport Director
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has recruited Herbert L. Judon Jr. as executive director of the Augusta Regional Airport. The placement follows a nationwide search to find a leader who could quickly step into the leadership role, continuing the progress and forward momentum experienced at the airport over the last 10 years. Mr. Judon has more than 20
Penrhyn Elects New Chairman
Penrhyn International, a global network of executive search firms, has appointed Michael Herst (pictured) as chairman and Charles Lew as director and treasurer. Mr. Herst, a partner at U.K. member Osprey Clarke, has played an active role since joining the Penrhyn board in 2012, including periods as both treasurer and vice chairman. Outgoing chair Connie Adair,
Dice Posts Revenue Decline: eFinancialCareers Up Eight Percent
Dice Holdings, Inc. / (NYSE:DHX) posted first quarter revenues of $58.3 million, a decrease of nine percent from $63.8 million the previous year. eFinancialCareers, Dice’s financial markets career site for investment banking, asset management and securities professionals, posted a revenue increase of eight percent in constant currency, driven by increases of 11 percent in the Asia-Pacific region, nine percent
Employers Continue Hiring Millennials In Candidate Driven Market
Sixty seven percent of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this spring, a rise from last year and the strongest Millennial hiring outlook since 2007, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder. The study also found that more than a third (37 percent) of employers plan to offer recent college graduates higher pay than last
