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Jensen Partners Opens New Office in Austin
Jensen Partners, a women-owned executive search and corporate advisory firm that enables data-driven talent solutions for the asset management industry, has opened a new office in Austin, TX, and named Stacy Schiffman as managing director of distribution and leader of the new location. “Stacy’s role in Austin is the latest step towards enhancing our firm’s commitment to maintaining a strategic presence
How Artificial Intelligence is Affecting Private Equity
By now, everyone’s heard both ample hype and ample skepticism around the topic of AI, as well as predictions for how it will either jump-start or ruin our economy (or both), with plenty of sector-specific considerations, many of which are all equally speculative. What is clear is that AI is a hot topic and one
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.
m/Oppenheim Executive Search Recruits Executive Director for Creative Alliance
Non-profit recruitment firm m/Oppenheim Executive Search has placed Jason Steer as the new executive director of Creative Alliance in Baltimore, MD. Lee Kappelman, Oscar Quiros, and Steve Oppenheim led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Jason Steer to Creative Alliance and to Baltimore,” said Amy Seto, Creative Alliance board president. “Jason brings to us his vision and
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?
True Appoints Regional Lead for Middle East and North Africa
Global talent provider True has named Paul Navratil as regional lead for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). “Paul’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for True in MENA,” said Sam McGrath, True’s general manager, EMEA & APAC. “His wealth of international experience and strategic acumen align perfectly with our vision for growth and client success in the
Executive Recruiting Sector Declines 12 Percent
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual productivity report of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2023, but at a slower rate than in previous years. “Market turbulence and a soft economy impacted most executive recruiters who pulled through a challenging year,” said Scott A.
Howard Fischer Associates Assists Agility Robotics with CEO Search
Philadelphia-headquartered executive search firm Howard Fischer Associates has helped to recruit Peggy Johnson as the new CEO of Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) called Digit. “Peggy Johnson’s long track record of engineering and business success at Qualcomm and Microsoft, and her recent achievements driving change as CEO of Magic Leap, make her
Harbour West Consulting Recruits Chief Librarian for the New Westminster Public Library
Executive recruitment firm Harbour West Consulting Inc. has placed Carolyn Caseñas as chief librarian for the New Westminster Public Library. Ms. Caseñas was selected for the role after a comprehensive search process in collaboration with the search committee, Harbour West Consulting, and with the approval of the library’s board of trustees. “New Westminster Public Library is thrilled
Borderless AI Secures $27 Million in Funding
Borderless AI, an AI-powered startup in the Employer of Record (EOR) space, has raised $27 million in seed funding. The seed round was led by Susquehanna and Aglaé Ventures, the venture arm of Bernard Arnault, with participation from additional institutional investors. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Willson Cross and Lyft’s founding investor Sean Aggarwal. “As the first company in the world to bring
Pedersen & Partners Names Head of Boston Office
Dubai-headquartered executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed John Durkey as a client partner and head of Boston office. “We are excited to welcome John Durkey to our team as client partner and head of the Boston office,” said Gary Williams, CEO of Pedersen & Partners. “John’s extensive experience in the life sciences & healthcare and industrial sectors,
The Critical Role of Interim Executives
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, companies often face unexpected challenges that demand swift and effective solutions. One such solution gaining prominence is interim management, according to a recent report from SpenglerFox. The global search firm delves into the pivotal role that interim management plays in times of crisis in transforming businesses, especially
The Moran Company Seeking CEO for YWCA Northeast Kansas
The Moran Company, an an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has been retained by YWCA Northeast Kansas to lead in its search for a new CEO. Senior search consultant Brandi Fisher is leading the assignment. YWCA Northeast Kansas is seeking a CEO who can build on the organization’s successes as a
Kittleman & Associates Recruits CEO for National Industries for the Blind
Following an extensive nationwide search, Chicago-based search firm Kittleman & Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Soraya Correa as president and CEO of National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind. Kevin Lynch, who has been NIB president and CEO for more than 15 years, announced last summer
Charles Aris Combines Finance, Accounting and Corporate Development Teams
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has announced that its finance, accounting and corporate development teams have combined as one practice. The groups will now operate as the finance and corporate development practice. “Senior firm leaders agreed on this development after recognizing the value one unified practice will bring to clients seeking specialized expertise at
Karen Harvey Consulting Group Grows Search Staff
Karen Harvey Consulting Group (KHC), an international executive search and brand advisory firm in fashion, luxury, lifestyle and beauty, has appointed Anais Goujon to director, executive and creative search, Kate Sunderland as vice president, creative search, and Charlotte Reeve as associate director, executive search. “Since founding Karen Harvey Consulting, my goal has been to build
Why High-Performing Executives Don’t Always Operate as High-Performing Teams
It might sound counterintuitive, but a group made up of individual high performers does not always translate to a high-performing team. The fact that these professionals excel at their primary jobs doesn’t automatically mean they will work cohesively and effectively as a team, a new report from Odgers Berndtson explains. A poorly functioning team is
ECA Partners Recruits CEO for RedCAT Systems
Santa Monica, CA-based search firm ECA Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Jason Phillips as the new CEO for RedCAT Systems, a Boulder, CO-based compensation platform with people-centered solutions for performance and pay. “With a rich background in global business leadership spanning over a decade, Jason’s appointment signals a new chapter of growth and innovation for
Bob Murray & Associates Leading Search for Top LAPD Position
The public sector is in the midst of major transformation. It faces an array of challenges that range from shifting public expectations to budgetary pressures and a growing demand for operational efficiency. To successfully navigate these issues, government organizations need leaders who are focused, tenacious, and adaptable, report recruiters, with the capacity to deal with
Pekarsky & Co. and Humanis Advisory Merge
Calgary-based Pekarsky & Co. and Edmonton-headquartered Humanis Advisory have formed a strategic partnership. Combining their renowned expertise and deep-rooted legacies, the newly company will be called Humanis Talent Acquisition & Advisory. “This merger is a testament to our shared values and vision,” said Adam Pekarsky, founding partner of Pekarsky & Co. “We are excited to
Ezekia Adds Former Salesforce Exec to Board
Recruitment software providers Ezekia has elected Simon O’Kane to its board of directors. “It is great to have Simon on board,” said Joseph Blass founder and CEO of Ezekia. “Of course, we will benefit from his vast experience in the software sector however, boards are not only about facts and numbers, but about personalities too, and Simon
Achieving Diversity for Non-Profits
Top leaders are absolutely vital to driving diversity and inclusion at non-profits. “On an operational level, leaders establish policies and practices that frame and activate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embed it into the fibers of the organization,” said Deb Taft, chief executive officer at Lindauer. “On a personal level, a leader’s own behavior sets
Prodigy Search Seeking General Manager for ASM Global / Allegiant Stadium
Prodigy Search, a boutique recruiting firm serving the talent needs of media, sports, and entertainment organizations, was recently selected by ASM Global / Allegiant Stadium to lead in the search for a general manager. This executive will be responsible for the overall management of Allegiant Stadium and is expected to be a revenue generator with strong
Cause Leadership Leading Development Officer Search for Wycliffe College
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 No. 1. Wycliffe College recently called in
Vanderbloemen Heading Executive Director Search for Martin Luther School
Vanderbloemen, which finds leaders for churches and ministries, is currently leading the executive director search for Martin Luther School in Queens, NY. The executive director, functioning as the chief executive officer of New York Corporation The Martin Luther School, is responsible for carrying out the policies of the association through its board of directors. S/he
Catalyst Advisors Names Partner
Catalyst Advisors recently named Todd Hutchings as a new partner, expanding the firm’s presence on the West Coast. “The hire further strengthens Catalyst’s mission of connecting innovative companies with exceptional talent, drawing on Todd’s expertise recruiting across sectors including diagnostics, med tech, pharma/biotech and tools and instruments,” the search firm said. “We are thrilled to
M&A Dealmakers Intensify Focus On Founders’ Background Checks To Help Mitigate Risk
In the VC world, it seems that for every startup that fulfills its unicorn potential, there are countless others that flame out amid high-profile controversy. Often, those flameouts are accompanied by pointed media commentary asking how the signs — so obvious in hindsight — could have been missed. This has led to increased scrutiny by
Arts Consulting Group Assists Shakespeare Theatre Company with Executive Director Search
Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has placed Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg as the new executive director of Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in Washington, D.C. She succeeds Chris Jennings, who left STC this July after 19 years. Vice president Geoff Chang led the assignment. “Rebecca brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Shakespeare Theatre Company,” said
PierceGray Recruits Chief Operating Officer for Consumer Safety Technology
PierceGray recently assisted in the recruitment of Melissa Robbins as the new chief operating officer of Consumer Safety Technology (CST). “We are looking to the future, with clear goals in mind, including the opportunity to redefine the market with game-changing products and services,” said Kathy Boden Holland, CEO of Consumer Safety Technology. “I’m confident we’ve
Anthem Executive Seeking Chief Information Officer for Texas Woman’s University
Executive recruitment firm Anthem Executive was recently retained by Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Denton, TX, to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy are leading the assignment. The CIO is responsible for advancing the university’s curriculum, providing leadership for the faculty, overseeing research, and developing strategic, innovative programs that
Why There Are 6 Million Unemployed and 10 Million Job Openings?
With the U.S. phasing out most of its pandemic-related restrictions, a new topic has taken over our news feeds — labor shortage. Across the nation, companies are having great difficulty finding and retaining workers. At its height, the unemployment rate hit a record high of 14.8 percent in April of 2020. Since then, it has dropped to four
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.9 billion for the first quarter, an increase of three percent from revenues of $4.8 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $70.1 million, or 86 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Jeffrey
Astbury Marsden Grows Staff in London and Singapore
International search firm Astbury Marsden has added Gareth Sowter in its London office as director of its energy practice and Sandip Kotecha in Singapore as head of business technology. With 18 years’ experience in the recruiting industry, Mr. Sowter most recently served as CEO of NRG Selection Ltd (NRG). Mr. Kotecha was previously an associate
DavenportMajor Fills Position for Aetherpal
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Richard Cardone as the new vice president of business development for AetherPal. Mr. Cardone previously served as VP of strategic sales at Tekelec which was acquired by Oracle. AetherPal is a provider of connected device support software for mobile operators and wireless device suppliers. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Deerfield Associates Conducting Search for The Browning School
Wellesley, MA-headquartered DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. has been retained by The Browning School, located in New York City, to conduct a national search for a director of advancement. The Browning School was founded as a college preparatory school for boys in 1888 by John A. Browning. DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search was founded by Doug
McLean Interim Management Adds Client Development Manager
U.K.-based McLean Interim Management has named Annette Kiely as client development manager. Ms. Kiely has spent the last six years working for an interim management and search company in a business development role where she played a fundamental part in identifying and delivering new business sales. Chris Bernard, who heads up McLean Interim Management, said:
Tatum Announces Promotions
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has appointed Jim McAndrews as the new managing partner of its mid-Atlantic office based in Vienna, VA. In his role, Mr. McAndrews will oversee high-level client engagements, lead business development and talent recruitment initiatives and manage operations. He joined Tatum as an engagement partner in 2004 and most recently served
Sheffield Haworth Expands Coverage in Retail Financial Services & Insurance
London-based Sheffield Haworth has said that Deepak Verma, founder and executive chairman of Sheffield Haworth India, has relocated to the U.S. Based in New York, Mr. Verma will retain the title of vice chairman, Americas, and will work with Sheffield Haworth’s multinational clients across retail financial services & insurance. He will help U.S. financial institutions
Micelle Stuhl & Company Completes Search for Indigo Books & Music
Executive search firm Michelle Stuhl & Company, Inc. has placed Scott Formby as executive creative director for fashion and home at Toronto-based Indigo Books & Music. Mr. Formby was formerly the global creative director for Frette in Milan overseeing all product categories including home, women’s luxury accessories, gift and men’s. “Scott Formby is an immensely
Chrisman & Company Assists BBCN Bank in CEO Search
Los Angeles-based search firm Chrisman & Company, Inc. has recruited Kevin S. Kim as president and chief executive officer of BBCN Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, BBCN Bank, a position he has held in an interim capacity since January. With this appointment, Mr. Kim now serves as chairman, president and CEO of BBCN Bancorp and BBCN
Lawrence Harvey Group Adds Legal Expert
London-based The Lawrence Harvey Group has appointed Barry Cullen as its new general counsel. Mr. Cullen will support the firm’s international expansion as well as provide ongoing support with both internal & external legal and operational matters. He brings 15 years’ experience working within and advising the recruitment sector and has extensive experience advising a
MPS Executive Search Names Senior Partner in Stockholm
MPS Executive Search has named Christopher Thölix as senior partner in the firm’s Stockholm office. Mr. Thölix has been a partner in Helsinki since 2003. He has responsibility for executive search and management audit and coaching. Before joining MPS, Mr. Thölix worked for two decades in international business development and in sales leadership. “We have
Heidrick & Struggles Retained to Find CEO for MGP
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by MGP to assist the company with the recruitment of a new chief executive officer. “We are very excited to move forward with this key step in the process of finding the right CEO to lead our company,” said MGP board chairman Cloud L. “Bud”
Baker and Associates Leading Search for Wake Forest School of Business
Baker and Associates, LLC, has been selected by The Wake Forest University School of Business to assist in its search for a new senior associate dean of diversity & global initiatives. The search is being handled by Martin M. Baker, senior vice president at Baker and Associates. The Wake Forest University School of Business offers
Addison Group Acquires HireStrategy
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services, has expanded with the acquisition of HireStrategy, a full-service professional recruiting firm based in Reston, Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Addison Group and HireStrategy each deliver contract, contract-to-hire and executive search services to companies across information technology, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative
Senior Level Job Hopping Underpins Rebounding Recruiting Sector
The BlueSteps 2013 Executive Mobility Report shows that 76 percent of senior executives worldwide are willing to change jobs immediately for the right new opportunity, with 49 percent actively seeking a new position. Executives working in the technology sector report the greatest likelihood of making a job change, with 55.1 percent of tech executives reporting
Frazer Jones Adds Menko to Recruiting Team
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones has appointed Stephen Menko as manager of the permanent division within the firm’s commerce & industry team. Mr. Menko has over 13 years’ recruitment experience, most recently working for Ortus HR (part of the FiveTen Group) as U.K. director, where he had a strong track record recruiting at director and
Accelent Appoints Partner
Accelent, Inc. has added Drew Seath as a partner. Mr. Seath brings 30-plus years of experience as a sales and marketing leader at fast growing, technology-enabled businesses. In 2011, he launched Absolute Value, a sales recruiting and consulting business. Prior to this, he served as president at Medefield America, a specialized healthcare database business. His
Whitman Partners Completes Search for UMMC
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has placed Nancy Hicks as the director of surgical services at University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Ms. Hicks was previously the clinical director of surgical services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. The search was conducted by Jeff Davidson, executive recruiter at Whitman Partners, and assisted
Harris Search Fills VP Research Post for Old Dominion
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has recruited Dr. Morris Foster as the new vice president for research at Old Dominion University. Dr. Foster is a medical anthropologist who has been on the faculty of the University of Oklahoma for 27 years and has received more than $12 million in independent research funding. Old Dominion University,
Career Partners International Names EMEA Leader
Career Partners International (CPI), a global provider of outplacement services and talent management solutions, has named Miriam Magner-Flynn as the new leader for the firm’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. In this role, Ms. Magner-Flynn, CEO of Career Decisions Ireland/Career Partners International – Ireland, now joins the global leadership team of Career Partners
InterSearch Adds New Member Firm in South Africa
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added South Africa-based Mindcor to its network of alliance firms. Based in Johannesburg, Mindcor specializes in the financial services, ICT, mining, manufacturing and FMCG industries. “Mindcor has grown into an expert group of human capital focused businesses, each specializing in searching for, recruiting, and developing
Lochlin Partners Fills Position for American Express
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Amy Best as vice president of government affairs at American Express. The search was led by managing partner Liza Wright. Ms. Best previously served as the director of government, regulatory affairs and public policy at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LLP. American Express is a global services company, providing customers
Waverly Partners Leading Search for Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive search firm Waverly Partners has been selected by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Jim Anderson, Springfield Area’s current leader, will be retiring this summer. Formed in 2001, Waverly Partners is a nationwide retained executive search firm that serve a wide
Hays Search Group Adds Contract Staffing to Service Offerings
Hays Search Group has expanded its services to offer to include contract staffing by partnering with recruiting firm Top Echelon Contracting, Inc. Hays Search Group, founded by Michelle Hays, is a national, woman-owned search firm specializing in continengency and retained searches with a concentration on information technology and related sales/marketing and accounting/finance positions. The firm
Company Culture Ranks First Among Banking Leaders Says Smith & Wilkinson
New data from Smith & Wilkinson, a banking executive search firm, indicates that a growing number of commercial lenders feel company culture and the ability to get along with team members are the most important components of job satisfaction. When respondents were asked what was most important to them at the workplace, 47 percent of
hrQ Names Managing Consultant in Dallas
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has added Donna Plumbo as managing consultant in its Dallas office. Ms. Plumbo joins hrQ with more than 20 years of HR and recruiting experience within top companies such as CBRE, Andersen Windows & Doors and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Diversified Search Places Three Key Healthcare Executives
Diversified Search has made three key healthcare executive placements. The firm recruited Paul Yodice, M.D., as chair of medicine at St. Barnabas Medical Center; Dr. Yodice was formerly director, division of critical care, at St. Barnabas. The firm also placed Mark Babyatsky, M.D., as the chair of medicine at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Babyatsky was
Egon Zehnder To Lead CEO Search For Infosys
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by Infosys Ltd. (INFO) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. According to sources, this would be the first time Infosys is likely to have a CEO who isn’t a founder of the company. Infosys is an Indian multinational that provides business consulting,
Growing Demand for Data Scientists Driving Up Salaries
Data scientists, the elusive kingpins in the Big Data movement, can earn base salaries well over $200,000, are younger, overwhelmingly male, have at least a master’s degree and probably a Ph.D., and one in three are foreign born, according to the first-ever study looking at salaries, education levels, gender and geographical location of this new
Adicio Partners With National Journal
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has partnered with National Journal, a leading politics and policy media brand, to launch a new career site. National Journal will utilize Adicio’s CareerCastRevManage program, which provides site management, operations and customer support, as well as complete online sales and marketing efforts.
AMROP Makes Additions and Promotions
Amrop has added and/or promoted 14 partners within its global partnership of executive search consultants. They include: Andreas Weik, managing director – Frankfurt; Dr. Petra Meyer-Ochel, managing director – Düsseldorf; Volker Rieso, managing director – Düsseldorf; Mayank Pande, partner – New Delhi; Maisa Maion, partner – Sao Paulo; Ann De Somere, partner – Ghent; Mikael