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Paving the Way to Rehire a High Performing Employee
So, your high performer just resigned. You’re feeling frustrated and let down. That doesn’t make you a bad leader. It makes you human. In fact, if you’re taking it personally, it’s most likely because you exerted significant effort into mentoring and helping this employee grow. “While these feelings are perfectly natural, how you react to
Artico Search Recruits VP of Enterprise Sales for CharterUP
Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, Sarah Scheer, and Todd Daniel of Artico Search recently assisted in the recruitment of David House as vice president of enterprise sales of CharterUP. “A special thanks to Armir Harris, CEO, and Howard Bornstein, president, for their remarkable partnership,” Artico Search said. “We look forward to the next chapter of growth with David and the rest of
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.
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
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?
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
IMD International Search Group Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group has added Kaluzynski & Madeja in Warsaw,
Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap
Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline
Herbert Mines Assists Brixton with CEO Search
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Seth Ellison as CEO of Brixton, an Altamont Capital Partners company. He replaces Raphael Peck, who left the company is December. “Herbert Mines Associates is proud to have partnered with Altamont Capital Partners to place Seth Ellison as CEO of
TalentRise Recruits Executive Director for the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Following a comprehensive, nationwide search, TalentRise recently placed Spencer Morgan as the executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. He is taking the helm as incumbent executive director Stanton H. Hudson, Jr. steps down following 30 years of service to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Sarah Garcia, TalentRise consultant, led the assignment. “Stanton
The Hawkins Company Seeking Chief Equity Officer for the International City/County Management Association
The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, is currently leading the search for a chief equity officer for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in Washington, D.C. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones are leading the assignment. ICMA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spans over 80 years, with dedicated efforts
Hiring Operators as Early Stage Investors — 5 Key Characteristics for Success
In the start-up world, seasoned operators have experienced product launches, growth cycles, fund-raises, and human capital challenges. They’ve achieved huge successes and endured great failures. Operators know firsthand how to build the ideal infrastructure for sustainable scaling and long-term growth, according to a new report from SPMB’s Emily Wallach. “Historically, venture capital firms brought in
SPMB Names Four New Partners
SPMB, formerly known as Schweichler Price Mullarkey and Barry, a technology-focused executive search firm, has announced the promotion of four new partners to its senior management team. Eamonn Tucker, Michael Doonan and Sean Lucq, all long time employees of the firm, have been promoted. The fourth partner, Todd Greenhalgh, joined the firm through SPMB’s acquisition
Fairfield Partners Completes Search for Vena Solutions
Fairfield Partners has placed Tim Stanley as vice president of professional services at Toronto-based Vena Solutions. Mr. Stanley previously served as president of Broadstreet Data. Vena Solutions is a provider of mid-market and high end SaaS performance management solutions. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders in the
Benchmark Executive Search Promotes Managing Partner
Benchmark Executive Search has promoted Phoebe Henderson to managing partner where she will lead the firm's day-to-day activities. She will work closely with Jeremy King, managing partner and co-founder of Benchmark. Ms. Henderson first joined Benchmark in 2012 and was initially responsible for end-to-end search execution, client development and expanding the firm's federal IT practice
ThinkHR Acquires HR that Works
ThinkHR has acquired HR That Works (HRTW), an HR platform that provides a wide array of training and advisory services. The merger will enable ThinkHR to expand its expertise into the property and casualty market and broaden its online resource library with video content and additional reference material. As part of the acquisition, Don Phin,
Pageup People Strenthgens Staff with Globa CMO
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has appointed Anthony J. James as its global chief marketing officer. In this new role, Mr. James will leverage more than 25 years of international sales and marketing experience to drive the firm's marketing strategy and identify and lead new market opportunities. His experiences spans marketing, sales and
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for AARP
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by AARP Services, Inc. to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive. John Wider, who has held the position since 2008, has announced his retirement at the end of the year. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38
ZRG Partners Acquires Assets of SportSearch
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has acquired certain assets of SPORTSEARCH and added Mark Tudi as managing director. Mr. Tudi will head the firm’s global sports & entertainment practice and focus on continuing to service clients in the sports and entertainment sector. SPORTSEARCH, based in Phoenix, has
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director to Open Dallas Office
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has appointed Matrice Ellis-Kirk as managing director in the firm's board of directors practice. With more than 18 years of executive search experience, Ms. Ellis-Kirk will continue her work in the boardroom, focusing on governance and recruiting. Additionally, she will build a new presence for the
The Mobility Factor: Senior Executives and Recruiters Share Confident Outlook for 2014
The 2014 Global Executive Outlook Survey released by BlueSteps and the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) reveals that 51 percent of senior executives hold a positive outlook for the global executive job market for 2014, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year. The remaining 36 percent of senior executives shared a neutral
Diversified Search Names Edie Fraser Vice Chair
Diversified Search has named Edie Fraser as a vice chair. "We are very fortunate to have someone of Edie's stature and national reputation to help us grow and expand our businesses," said Judith M. von Seldeneck, founder, chairman and CEO. "Edie had a distinguished career before she joined Diversified seven years ago, having started several
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Healthcare Sector
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Mindy Kairey to its healthcare sector practice in Chicago. Ms. Kairey previously served as a business advisor at MSK Ventures, where she counseled private equity firms, new business ventures, and traditional corporations. Previously, she spent several years as a partner in the health and life sciences
Korn Ferry Finds CEO for Bermuda Tourism Authority
Korn Ferry has placed Bill Hanbury as the new chief executive officer of Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA). Mr. Hanbury previously served as CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area. Bermuda Tourism Authority was created in December 2013 as a result of the Government determining that the management of tourism should be placed
Human Capital Institute Partners with KellyOCG
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) haspartnered with KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly Services, Inc., to deliver its strategic workforce planning courses to various locations in Europe throughout 2014. Through this partnership, HCI can help more employers around the world access the insight and best practices. “Our SWP certification is an important career
Horton Enters Polish Market
Horton International has entered the Polish market with the addition of Executive People Sp. z o.o. Under a license agreement, Executive People Sp. z o.o., which recruits senior management and managerial staff for Polish and international companies, will continue its operations under the brand Horton International. Executive People, spun off from the People Group, will
Friisberg & Partners Adds Norway-Based Esholdt Executive Search to Network
Friisberg & Partners International has added Oslo, Norway-based firm Esholdt Executive Search to its network of firms. Esholdt Executive Search AS was founded in 2007 by Lars Esholdt, who has more than 20 years’ experience of executive search. He was executive search research manager at Christen Dalum (IIC) and a founding partner of ISCO Group.
Reffett Associates Retained by Touchstone Energy
Executive search firm Reffett Associates, Ltd. has been retained by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to lead in its search a new chief operating officer and chief marketing officer. The COO/CMO will be responsible for brand, business development and strategic communications development. The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives brand represents a nationwide alliance made of 751 local, member-owned electric
Egon Zehnder Names CEO
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has appointed Rajeev Vasudeva as its new chief executive. Mr. Vasudeva joins Damien O'Brien in the top leadership suite at Zehnder, with Mr. O'Brien now assuming solely the chairman role — effectively splitting his dual executive leadership titles (chairman and CEO) — to accommodate Mr. Vasudeva's position. "Rajeev's appointment
Recruiting Firm Fuel Talent Opens Doors
Veteran executive recruiter Shauna Swerland has launched Fuel Talent. The company is the result of Ms. Swerland’s acquisition of the already existing Seattle office of Glocap Search, a New York City-based executive search firm where she was a partner for 10 years. Ms. Swerland will hold the role of founder and CEO of Fuel Talent.
Pinstripe & Ochre House Names Chief HR Officer
Pinstripe & Ochre House, an independent provider of global talent acquisition and strategic talent management solutions, has tapped Jane Bilcock to serve as its executive vice president and chief human resources officer. In this role, Ms. Bilcock is responsible for shaping the global human resources function to support the organization’s continued growth and further its
Simply Hired Adds Former Yahoo! Product Management Executive
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has appointed Connie Lee Schiefer as senior vice president of product management. Ms. Schiefer, who previously held executive product roles at Intel and Yahoo!, will be responsible for driving all product strategy for Simply Hired's job search engine and performance-based recruitment advertising platform. James
Taplow Group Strengthens Austrilian Operations
The Taplow Group, a global executive search and human resource consulting organization, has increased its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Taplow Group (Australia) was established by managing partner Peter Tanner, a founder of Tanner Menzies in 1988. Recently, new partners joined Mr. Tanner: Geoff Hopkins and Ian Stacy, who were also Tanner Menzies recruiters. “Taplow
The People at Work PTE LTD Acquires Major Stake in StratSearchAsia
Singapore-based executive search firm The People at Work Pte Ltd has successfully acquired a major stake in StratSearchAsia, a boutique firm headquartered in the Philippines. The new entity began operating as TPW International (Philippines) Inc since the start of 2014 and continues to provide executive search for senior-level appointments, as well as assessment, development and
Daversa Partners Finds New CTO for Time Inc.
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Colin Bodell as chief technology officer of Time Inc. Mr. Bodell previously served as vice president of the digital store platform at Amazon. Time Inc., a division of Time Warner, is one of the largest branded media companies in the world. Daversa Partners specializes in the placement of
JobVite Partners with HireRight
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, announced the availability of a pre-integrated solution with HireRight, a leader in on-demand employment screening tools. The pre-integrated solution simplifies the recruiting process by allowing Jobvite users to order and manage their background checks and drug tests within the Jobvite Hire Application. “The talent pool is shrinking globally
Sheffield Haworth Adds Head of Retail Financial Services
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Tom Putrim in Chicago as managing director, head of retail financial services | The Americas. Mr. Putrim will continue to develop his relationships in the U.S. with community and regional banks, as well as work closely with James Isaacs in London to develop key trans-Atlantic relationships in the retail banking,
CTPartners Signs Letter Of Intent To Purchase Sydney-Based Johnson
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Johnson, an independent executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia. Johnson works with clients in the financial services, legal and professional services, technology and communications, consumer and industrial sectors. The firm also specializes in leadership advisory services with CEO and
DHR International Adds EVP In Atlanta
DHR International has added Steve Godwin as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. He will be part of DHR’s industrial and private equity practice groups. Mr. Godwin founded and managed Godwin Search Group (GSG), an Atlanta based retained search firm from 2003-2013. Prior to his time at GSG, he worked for Norman Broadbent
The Onstott Group Fills Sales Position for PayTronix
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Jim McLoughlin as vice president of sales at Paytronix Systems, Inc. Mr. McLoughlin previously served as a principal at Heritage Consulting Group. Paytronix is a provider of loyalty, gift, and email solutions.Founded in 1987, The Onstott Group focuses on executive search assignments for software, semiconductor, telecommunications, manufacturing,
BoardSource Launches Expanded Online Board Recruitment Center
BoardSource has launched an expanded online Board Recruitment Center that includes free board recruitment job postings for BoardSource members in LinkedIn's new Volunteer Marketplace. According to the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, almost one-third of chief executives report that they do not have the right board members to effectively govern their organizations. The expanded Board Recruitment
FlexJobs Mobile App Chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. (CRS), a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has had it's FlexJobs App chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace. “The FlexJobs App is being integrated with the CRSCO.com website and will enhance our US online recruiting initiatives,” said Michael Golde, chief financial officer of Corporate Resource Services, Inc. “Corporate Resource Services
Boyden Strengthens Presence in Boston
Executive search firm Boyden has added Lissa Conn as a partner and Paul Moran as a managing director in its Boston office. Both will focus on the technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Ms. Conn brings in-depth experience as a recruiter in the technology and healthcare sectors and has held a variety of positions in
