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The CFO Talent Shortage Is Reaching a Breaking Point
According to global talent advisor ZRG, the shortage of chief financial officers and their finance teams is reaching epic proportions as we head into another busy year of executive recruiting. With market complexity increasing, CFOs are in high demand, yet the supply of qualified candidates is dwindling. This shortage is being driven by a convergence of
Waterstone Human Capital Acquires Spectrum Recruiting Solutions
Culture-driven executive search and leadership advisory firm Waterstone Human Capital has acquired Spectrum Recruiting Solutions, a U.S.-based professional recruitment firm specializing in manufacturing and engineering industries. The acquisition continues Waterstone’s expansion and reinforces its commitment to delivering culture-focused talent solutions across North America. “We are thrilled to welcome Spectrum Recruiting Solutions and their outstanding team into
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.
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
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?
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Navigating the Complexities of Hiring for an Inaugural Position
Recruitment is a challenging process that demands a thorough understanding of your organization’s mission and objectives, a strategic vision for growth, and the flexibility to adapt to an evolving job market. However, the process can be especially delicate when you are hiring for an inaugural position, according to a new report from Lindauer’s Faith Montgomery.
Leadership: It Starts and Ends With Trust
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself,” said Jack Welch, the legendary former CEO of GE. “When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Mr. Welch’s sentiment on leadership resonates as much today as it did when he first made that comment more than a decade ago. But
Job Satisfaction Rates Hit Highest Mark In a Decade
More U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs than at any time since 2005, according to new report issued by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). ‘The Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey’ found that 88 percent of employees said they were satisfied overall with their job, with 37 percent reporting they were very satisfied and 51
Help for Heroes Turns to Russell Reynolds for CEO Search
Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by Help for Heroes to lead its search for a chief executive officer. Founder Bryn Parry has decided that the time has come to find a successor. Founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in 2007, Help for Heroes has grown to become one of the best known charities in the
Marlin Hawk Names Two New Partners
Executive search firm Marlin Hawk has promoted John-Claude Hesketh and Lisa Peacock-Edwards to serve as partners. Mr. Hesketh is responsible for the financial services & insurance practice at the firm across the U.K., Europe and Asia. His practice delivers senior level mandates across technology, operations, risk, finance, digital, customer experience and senior executive leadership (CEO, business and product head). His
Spencer Stuart In Hunt to Replace Longtime Chief at Tessco
Spencer Stuart has been retained by TESSCO Technologies, Inc. to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. The incoming CEO will replace longtime leader Robert Barnhill, who has been chairman and CEO at TESSCO since re-founding the former electronic equipment company as a mobile radio industry supplier in 1982. With fiscal 2016 year-end revenues of $530.7 million, TESSCO is
Allen Austin Continues Expansion
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has recently opened offices in Minneapolis, Miami, and Mexico City, with an additional office scheduled to open next month in Buenos Aires. The firm has added five new partners to its team as a part of a strategy to broaden its industry and functional expertise and geographic coverage. Ron Woessner, who will operate from the
Companies Look to Temporary Workers to Fill Talent Shortages
In an increasingly competitive market for skilled workers, hiring temporary and contract employees can help businesses sidestep talent gaps and remain nimble, according to a new report released by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists International. The study shows more companies will be tapping into this labor segment, with temporary employment expected to add 173,478 jobs from 2016
Heidrick & Struggles Names European CEO Practice Head
Heidrick & Struggles has named Sylvain Dhenin (pictured) as head of Continental Europe for its global CEO and board practice. He is based in the firm’s Zurich office and will report to Bonnie Gwin and Jeff Sanders, CEO practice group co-managing partners. Mr. Dhenin will continue in his leadership role as managing partner of Western Europe.
Lochlin Partners Recruits American India Foundation CEO
Executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Alex Counts as president and chief executive officer of the American India Foundation (AIF). He succeeds M.A. Ravi Kumar, who has served in the role since 2012. As CEO, Mr. Counts will continue to build and scale AIF’s presence by leveraging its global networks as well as ensuring that AIF
Caldwell Partners Lands CEO for Academic Partnerships
Caldwell Partners has recruited Carl Sparks as chief executive officer of Dallas-headquartered Academic Partnerships. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, head of Caldwell Partners’ private equity and venture capital recruiting practice, led the search. Mr. Sparks is the former president and CEO of online travel company Travelocity. Previously, he was president of Gilt.com, general manager of Hotels.com, and chief marketing officer and senior
Robinson Resource Group Expands Search Staff
Executive search firm Robinson Resource Group has appointed Chris Lacy (pictured) as its vice president of search operations. He brings over a decade of search experience to the firm. While Mr. Lacy has particularly deep experience in the industrial sector, he has also executed searches in private equity, consumer products, insurance, and finance. His functional expertise includes
How Prepared Are Companies When a CEO Suddenly Dies?
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Cardiovascular Systems Inc. to lead its search for a CEO. Recent CEO and med-tech industry veteran, David Martin, died nine days ago due to stomach cancer. He was 51. As chief executive, Mr. Martin led a major expansion at the company into the coronary artery disease market. Cardiovascular
DHR to Lead Athletic Director Search for Purdue
DHR International has been selected by Purdue University to lead the search for its next athletic director. Current Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke announced he would retire in July 2017 after serving in his position nearly 26 years. The search is being led by DHR managing partner and global sports practice leader Glenn Sugiyama. Along with DHR, the
AGB Search In CEO Hunt for Roosevelt Presidential Library
Executive search firm AGB Search has been selected by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to lead the search for its first chief executive officer. The search is being led by AGB Search consultant Dr. Vance T. Peterson. The T.R. Library CEO will lead the creation, funding, building, and operation of a new presidential library honoring the 26th
J. Johnson Executive Search Names HR Division Head
Johnson Executive Search has tapped Carol Crawford (pictured) to lead the firm’s newly established HR division. Johnson focuses on the placement of marketing, business development and public relations candidates into professional services organizations on a national scale. With Ms. Crawford’s two decades of HR leadership experience, the firm will now expand its service offerings to include human resources, recruiting and
Signium Names Global Head of Financial Services
Executive search firm Signium has appointed Pedro Herraiz (pictured) as global head of financial services. Mr. Herraiz, who joined Signium in 2006, has more than 14 years of experience in multinational companies in the financial and professional services sectors. He has worked with major national and international banks, insurance companies, private equity concerns and consulting firms.
Referrals Remain Preferred Source for Finding Top Talent
Seventy-one percent of HR professionals say employee referrals are the best resource for finding candidates, yet only seven percent of job seekers surveyed view referrals as their top resource for finding a job, according to new survey by workplace research firm Future Workplace and career network Beyond. The ‘Active Job Seeker Dilemma’ survey found that job seekers who are
Allegis Partners Recruits CHRO for Aleris Corporation
Global executive search firm Allegis Partners has placed Tami Polmanteer as executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO) for Aleris Corporation. The position is based in suburban Cleveland and will report to the president and chief executive officer of the company, Sean M. Stack. Mike Bergen, managing partner & global practice leader (human resources), Matt Healey, managing
Korn Ferry Taps Chief Investment Officer for Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System
Korn Ferry has recruited Bryan Lewis as chief investment officer of the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). He will assume duties from Thomas F. Brier, who announced his plans to retire in June after nearly 24 years of commonwealth service. Mr. Lewis currently serves as executive director of the $20 billion State Universities Retirement
Redgrave Partners Expands In the Middle East
London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Partners has added Richard Foulkes as a partner in its Dubai office where he will assist in its expansion in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council countries) and MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Mr. Foulkes will focus predominantly on driving the growth of the firm’s financial and professional services practices in the
CDI Corp. Posts Revenue Decline Through All Operating Segments
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI) posted first quarter revenues of $233.5 million, a decrease of 9.3 percent from revenues of $257.5 million a year ago. The Philadelphia-based company had expected revenue in the range of $223 million to $228 million. Results include $10 million in revenue from EdgeRock Technologies LLC, acquired in October and now comprising CDI’s specialty talent vertical within its talent
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
