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Nexus Search Partners Adds New Partner
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has expanded with the addition of Alison Summerville as partner, financial services. “Alison’s ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, and anchor business success in purpose-driven leadership makes her an incredible addition to our team,” said Thaddeus Jones, founder and managing partner of Nexus
The Structure of an Organization’s Culture: Building a Foundation for Performance
Building a strong, values-driven culture begins with understanding the underlying structures that shape how people think, behave, and interact within an organization. By identifying the core beliefs, unwritten norms, and systems that influence daily actions, leaders can intentionally align employee behavior with the company’s purpose and values. This alignment fosters clarity in expectations, accountability in
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
2025 Hiring Trends: How Strategic HR Management is Shaping the Future of Work
The future of corporate hiring is unfolding rapidly, with 2025 shaping into a transformative year for workforce strategies. As businesses navigate a landscape defined by strategic human resources management, emerging trends such as skills-based hiring, AI-powered recruitment, and hybrid work models reshape how organizations attract and retain talent, according to a new report from Talento. “Strategic human
Ventura Appoints Bob Damon As Partner
Executive search firm Ventura Partners has named Bob Damon as a partner in its Beverly Hills office. With more than 30 years of executive search experience, Mr. Damon has been a senior strategist recruiting for boards and C-suite executives on organization and talent management issues. He has consulted and found top-tier talent for every industry including many of the
How Investing In Workplace Learning Can Unlock Potential
As recruiting chief Jeff Kaye points out in the following interview, the barriers to entry in the search profession are lower than almost any other line of work. Many industry leaders, like Mr. Kaye, therefore see a developing need to step up training efforts for newcomers to the field as well as for those that
DHR Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Under Armour
Executive search firm DHR International has recruited Andy Donkin as chief marketing officer of Under Armour. Carlos Cata, a DHR managing partner in charge of the firm’s global CMO practice, and retail and consumer sector managing partner Frank Spencer, along with partner Julie Eakers, led the search. Mr. Donkin joins Under Armour from Amazon, where he served as head of
Korn Ferry Recruits President for Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Korn Ferry has recruited Michael Murphy as president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center. He replaces longtime Shea’s president Anthony Conte, who has decided to step down from the post. Mr. Murphy is currently managing director of The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, CA. Prior to joining there in 2003, he worked as managing director of Austin
Centerstone Executive Search Opens In Philadelphia
Centerstone Executive Search & Consulting has opened a new office in Philadelphia. Ann Gratz, managing director, and Lynne Leger, senior vice president, will lead the new office. Together, they bring a combination of retail, consumer products and service sector knowledge to the new location. “Clients demand that an executive search firm understand their aspirations, share their values and appreciate
Caldwell Partners Expands In Latin America
Executive search firm Caldwell Partners International has opened a new office in Buenos Aires and added four new partners. Adilson Parrella and Pedro Folque de Almeida have joined the Sao Paulo office, Eleonora Cajiao has joined the Bogota office and Estanislao Peña has opened the firm’s new office in Buenos Aires. Mr. Parrella has extensive experience executing
IRC Adds Cabot and EA Hughes as Member Firms
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Cabot Consultants and E.A. Hughes as its newest member firms. Founded in 1991 by Elaine Hughes, E.A. Hughes serves clients in the retail and consumer apparel, home furnishings, beauty, digital, e-commerce, footwear and other industries. The firm is based in New York City. Cabot Consultants is based in McLean, VA and led by managing partner Tom
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Leadership Consultancy Philosophy IB
Heidrick & Struggles has acquired Philosophy IB, a leadership consultant based in Florham Park, NJ. Philosophy IB was established in 2000 by founding partners Christine Lotze and Kaveh Naficy and today serves Fortune 100 companies focused on assisting clients execute their strategies by changing how people work. Philosophy IB has particular expertise with life sciences clients, having advised executive
Collegiate Sports Recruits Athletic Director for University of Missouri
Executive search firm Collegiate Sports Associates (CSA) has recruited Jim Sterk as athletic director for University of Missouri. According to sources, Missouri paid the recruiting firm $75,500 plus expenses to handle the assignment. Todd Turner, CSA president and founder, and a former AD himself, led the search. Missouri had previously used Korn Ferry in the search that produced
Hobson Leavy Recruits CEO for Smales Farm
Executive search firm Hobson Leavy has recruited Paul Gunn as chief executive officer of Smales Farm. Mr. Gunn will be tasked with leading the organization through a period of transformational growth, that includes development of its new business and lifestyle precinct and innovative B:HIVE building. Mr. Gunn has more than 18 years of experience in
Kingsley Gate Names VP of Recruiting
Executive search firm Kingsley Gate Partners has appointed Kirk Durossette as vice president of recruiting. In this new role, Mr. Durossette will manage worldwide recruiting activities — from setting strategic direction and standard operating procedures to overseeing consultant training and auditing performance. He will also be responsible for further implementing and optimizing the firm’s ClientSuite platform
Saxton Bampfylde Expands Global Education and Arts & Culture Practices
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Saxton Bampfylde has added Dr. Jennifer Barnes to its consulting team where she will work across the firm’s global higher education and arts & culture search practices. Dr. Barnes brings a broad range of experience from higher education, business and the arts. Most recently, she was pro-vice chancellor for international strategy and deputy vice chancellor
As Economy Expands, Middle Wage Jobs Most At Risk
The U.S. economy is expected to add 7,232,517 jobs over the next five years, a healthy five percent increase. But a new study just out from CareerBuilder and Emsi shows that workers in middle wage jobs may not find as many opportunities. For the middle class, mounting pressures are likely to continue well into the second
Not Actively Looking Broadens Services, Adds New Members
Not Actively Looking, a U.K.-based global matchmaking platform for senior executives and executive search firms, has broadened its services to include non-executive directors (NEDs) and interim executives. “Enabling the platform for NEDs and interim executives is a natural extension of our service,” said Joseph Blass, chief executive officer. “NEDs are often in a permanent executive role
Haley Associates Leading President Search for Earlham College
Executive search firm Haley Associates has been retained by Earlham College to lead its search for a new president. Dr. Katherine Haley is leading the assignment. The successful candidate will assume leadership of the college at a critical juncture in its history. A major repositioning effort designed to capitalize on Earlham’s considerable strengths is well underway,
Connor | Caitlin Completes Search for Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies
Executive search firm Connor | Caitlin has recruited Bill Tollison as chief operating officer for Pacific Aerospace Resources & Technologies (PART). As COO, Mr. Tollison will be responsible for overseeing PART’s operations growth strategy in Victorville, CA. “Bill was hand selected because of his tremendous passion for customer satisfaction. He is a fantastic addition to
Shilton Sharpe Quarry Expands Private Practice Offering In London
Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ), an international legal search consultancy, has added Nick Shillinglaw as a new consultant in its London office to provide a dedicated service to mid-tier, boutique / niche, regional law firms. Mr. Shillinglaw began his career as a litigation lawyer at some of the leading regional U.K. law firms. He then worked for
Women In the C-Suite Lagging Male Counterparts
The percentage of women in most C-suite positions is dramatically lower than their male counterparts, according to a new look at data of U.S. companies by Korn Ferry. The analysis found that across the most prominent C-suite titles (chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief information officer, chief marketing officer, and chief human resources officer) and
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Executive Director Search for Jane Goodall Institute
Executive search firm BoardWalk Consulting has been retained by The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to lead its search for a new executive director. Managing director Kathy Bremer is leading the assignment. The executive director incumbent will foster a culture of excellence in which JGI and Dr. Goodall’s vision, values and work manifest at the most impactful
ON Partners Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Taos
Executive search firm ON Partners has placed Bob Laskey as chief revenue officer of IT services firm Taos. As chief revenue officer, Mr. Laskey will import best practices from a variety of large tech company experiences to help Taos scale to the next level of services and geographic expansion while maintaining the organization’s focus on attracting and retaining
Lucas Group Expands In Cincinnati
Executive search firm Lucas Group has expanded its footprint in Cincinnati with the addition of a new manufacturing practice in the area. Jimmy Dwertman has been hired to lead the office as managing partner. Mr. Dwertman will be expanding the firm’s team of executive recruiters in Cincinnati, adding key individuals to grow the branch. He brings diverse
InterSearch Names Middle East Managing Director
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has named Samantha Robinson as managing director for the Middle East. This follows the retirement of John Robinson, founder and former managing director. Ms. Robinson, who has 20 years combined executive search and in-house recruitment experience, joined InterSearch Middle East 10 years ago, initially as the general
Common Pitfalls That Will Hinder Any Career Search
With job prospects improving, workers are looking to greener pastures, but simple mistakes in the application process may be holding them back from landing a new opportunity, according to a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder and Harris Poll. The survey included a representative sample of 3,244 full-time workers across all industries and company sizes. Most Common Job
Calibre One Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for PA Consulting Group
Executive search firm Calibre One has recruited Jo Scarlett as chief marketing officer of PA Consulting Group. Hector Macandrew, managing partner in London, led the search. Ms. Scarlett will lead PA Consulting’s global marketing team and support the firm in its growth ambitions. She joins from BT, where she was chief digital and marketing officer of the company’s
Allegis Partners Retained by Gerson Lehrman Group to Recruit Global HR Head
Executive search firm Allegis Partners has been retained by GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) to recruit the company’s next global head of human resources. Mike Bergen, managing partner & global practice leader (human resources), is leading the assignment. “We believe GLG is positioned to grow significantly as it continues expanding from its strong base among financial and
La Fosse Associates Expands Executive Search and Interim Management Practices
U.K.-headquartered executive search firm La Fosse Associates has added three new senior consultants to further strengthen its executive search and interim management capabilities. Henry Draper has been appointed as head of the financial services & technology practice. With experience working with both billion dollar technology companies and high growth SME’s, he specializes in executing CIO and CTO searches
Recruiting CEO Discusses Tenure … and Industry Challenges Ahead
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has appointed current CEO Charles ‘Chuck’ W.B. Wardell as its chairman. Anna Wharton Phillips, who joined the firm in 1988 and has served as chair for the past seven years, will remain with the firm as an advisor to the board. “I’m honored to take the reins as chair during this time of
More Than Half of U.S. Employees Are Seeking New Jobs
Sixty three percent of full time employees are looking for a new job, this according to a new report, ‘Competition for Talent in the U.S.,’ released by iCIMS. Employees spanning all generations are looking at industries outside of the current one they are working within for new opportunities. The top industries candidates are considering migrating to
Opus Partners Recruits CIO for University of Richmond
Executive recruiting firm Opus Partners has recruited Keith W. McIntosh as chief information officer at the University of Richmond. Craig Smith, a founding partner of Opus Partners, led the search. Mr. McIntosh brings to Richmond more than 30 years of experience in information technology services within higher education and the military. He previously served as CIO and associate
Epsen Fuller Fills Board Post for Tingley Rubber Corp.
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller Group has placed Anita Allen as a member of the board of directors at Tingley Rubber Corporation. The company sought a director that would bring diversity of thought and a strong financial background. Ms. Allen, founder and CEO of Allen Advisory Group, a boutique management consultancy, formerly was a consulting partner at KPMG,
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Into Surging Payments & Technology Recruiting Sector
Executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Jennifer Doidge as a member of its financial services practice. She will focus on executive recruitment in payments and technology. In addition, she will also lend her expertise to the firm in corporate communications executive search. Ms. Doidge has a long track record of counseling top companies across the technology,
