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SPMB Executive Search Expands Private Equity Practice
SPMB Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Rawlins Heaton as a partner and member of the firm’s private equity practice. “Rawlins brings a rare combination of deep private equity expertise, exceptional judgment, and a thoughtful, client-centric approach to executive search,” said Mike Doonan, SPMB managing partner. “She has earned the trust of some of
Massey Henry Expands Advisory Board
Toronto-based executive search firm Massey Henry has elected Yung Wu to its advisory board. “Yung brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, executive leadership, and board governance expertise, grounded in a deep conviction in innovation as a driver of social and economic progress,” said Michael Henry, founder and managing partner at Massey Henry. “As financial services organizations navigate
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.
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
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?
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Chief People Officer 2030: Developing a Toolkit for the Future of Leadership
HR leaders are deep into the evolution of their roles, shifting from back-office operational experts to strategic business partners. Every day, they navigate transformation on multiple levels—within their roles, their function, their organizations, and the broader business environment. The Covid-19 pandemic kick-started the pace of change, but volatility since, including geopolitical and economic volatility, new
FaithSearch Recruits Chief Nursing Officer for Texas Medical Center
FaithSearch Partners has placed Elsie Graves as chief nursing officer of Central Texas Medical Center. Senior vice presidents Jim Boyle and Ivan Bartolome led the assignment. As chief nursing officer, Ms. Graves will be responsible for overseeing all nursing care, and some ancillary services, provided at the medical center’s facilities. She will be tasked in particular with leading quality and
Centennial Expands Executive Search Staff
Cincinnati-based executive search firm Centennial Inc. has added Jessica Baron and Derek Jackson to its search staff. Ms. Baron will serve as vice president of executive search, and will be actively engaged in the Cincinnati business community while also heading up Centennial’s New York City office. She recently retired from her position as senior director of leadership initiatives & programs
Wages Are Up, But Switching Jobs Remains Best Way to Pay Raise
Employers appear to be reacting to a tightening labor market by boosting wages to retain talent, this according to recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and the recently released ADP Workforce Vitality Report. ADP tracked a set of full-time workers to determine wage growth among those who are consistently employed. This set of workers falls into two categories: job holders
Isaacson, Miller Posts 10 Percent Revenue Gain in 2015
Isaacson, Miller has posted revenues of $26.2 million, an increase of 10 percent, for 2015. The firm now ranks as the 13th largest search firm in the Americas region, according to the latest statistics report released from Hunt Scanlon Media. The firm currently has 81 consultants working from Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. A nationally recognized
Odgers Berndtson Rounds Out Valeant Pharmaceuticals Board With New Nominees
Following on the heels of its recent placement of Joe Papa as chief executive of Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Frederic Eshelman and Thomas W. Ross Sr. as company directors, Odgers Berndtson has now placed three additional board nominees into contention at the Canadian-based global pharma giant. Dr. Argeris N. Karabelas, Russel C. Robertson and Amy B. Wechsler M.D., have
Tyler & Company Leading Medical University Provost Search
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has been retained by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to lead its search for a new provost. The firm, based in Atlanta, specializes in recruiting top talent for healthcare, academic medicine and health sciences concerns. Alan D. Johns, senior vice president and head of Tyler & Company’s academic medicine and
Alder Koten Expands Search Staff
Executive search firm Alder Koten has added Richard Spitzer as a senior advisor. He will collaborate in executive search work focused on board members, C-level executives, and senior management roles. Mr. Spitzer’s clients have included many of the top Global 1000 companies across several industries, as well as many recognized private equity and venture capital firms. His executive search experience includes serving as
Path to Profitability: The Business Case for Board Diversity
Companies with greater female representation in the boardroom tend to be more profitable, but women still remain under-represented across Asia Pacific boards, with most countries showing little or no progress, according to a new study by Korn Ferry and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Center for Governance, Institutions and Organizations (CGIO). The study, ‘Building Diversity
Onstott Group Recruits CFO for American Science & Engineering
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has recruited Diane Basile as senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer of American Science & Engineering. She succeeds Kenneth Galaznik, who has served in those roles since 2008 and is retiring following the end of the current fiscal year. Joe Onstott, managing director, and principal Scott Tucker, led the assignment. Ms. Basile is a highly experienced operational finance
Herbert Mines Lands CEO for Iconix Brand Group
Herbert Mines Associates has placed John N. Haugh as president and chief executive officer of Iconix Brand Group. He takes over from interim CEO Peter Cuneo, who transitions to executive chairman of the Iconix board. Mr. Haugh is a proven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading premier global brands and retail businesses at
Zephyr Maritime Launches to Serve Maritime Industry
Executive search firm Zephyr Maritime has been launched in London focusing solely on mid to senior level shore based appointments within the maritime industry. Behind the initiative is founder Alexander G. Tsavliris, who has four generations of maritime heritage behind him and a successful background in recruiting. Mr. Tsavliris began his search career in 2000 with Hudson
Hudson Global Revenues Fall After Several Business Units Exit
Hudson Global Inc. / (NASDAQ:HSON) posted first quarter revenues of $101.2 million, down 14.4 percent in constant currency, from a year ago. However, revenue edged up slightly by 0.4 percent on a constant currency basis when excluding the Americas IT business, which it sold it to Mastech Holdings last June; its Netherlands business, which it sold to InterBalance Group BV; and the
Scoring Diversity One Bank At a Time
Promoting diversity has long been a key component of both modern HR policy and good corporate governance — in banking as elsewhere. According to recruiters and talent acquisition leaders, businesses around the world increasingly recognize the importance of a workforce and board which encompasses a wide range of talents and perspectives from a broader spectrum of
Calibre One Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Cengage Learning
Executive search firm Calibre One has placed Sharon Loeb as chief marketing officer of Cengage Learning. Managing partner Tom Barnes and associate Keely Gjelsteen led the search. Ms. Loeb previously served as vice president of marketing at McGraw-Hill Education. There she aligned marketing with business strategy and lead the development and implementation of marketing strategies for
ADK Consulting Recruits Augusta Regional Airport Director
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has recruited Herbert L. Judon Jr. as executive director of the Augusta Regional Airport. The placement follows a nationwide search to find a leader who could quickly step into the leadership role, continuing the progress and forward momentum experienced at the airport over the last 10 years. Mr. Judon has more than 20
Penrhyn Elects New Chairman
Penrhyn International, a global network of executive search firms, has appointed Michael Herst (pictured) as chairman and Charles Lew as director and treasurer. Mr. Herst, a partner at U.K. member Osprey Clarke, has played an active role since joining the Penrhyn board in 2012, including periods as both treasurer and vice chairman. Outgoing chair Connie Adair,
Dice Posts Revenue Decline: eFinancialCareers Up Eight Percent
Dice Holdings, Inc. / (NYSE:DHX) posted first quarter revenues of $58.3 million, a decrease of nine percent from $63.8 million the previous year. eFinancialCareers, Dice’s financial markets career site for investment banking, asset management and securities professionals, posted a revenue increase of eight percent in constant currency, driven by increases of 11 percent in the Asia-Pacific region, nine percent
Employers Continue Hiring Millennials In Candidate Driven Market
Sixty seven percent of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this spring, a rise from last year and the strongest Millennial hiring outlook since 2007, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder. The study also found that more than a third (37 percent) of employers plan to offer recent college graduates higher pay than last
Korn Ferry Recruits Growth Energy Chief
Korn Ferry has recruited Emily Skor as chief executive officer of Growth Energy. She succeeds Tom Buis, who assumed a new role as co-chairman of Growth Energy’s board of directors last summer. Korn Ferry worked alongside a search committee, including Growth Energy board members from Front Range Energy, Green Plains Inc., Marquis Energy and Poet. Ms. Skor
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Culture Shaping Staff
Heidrick & Struggles‘ culture shaping firm Senn Delaney has added five new principals to expand its capability and meet increasing demand for its organizational culture transformation services. The newly appointed leaders will serve clients globally from home bases in Chicago, Huntington Beach, Boston, Los Angeles and Dallas. Senn Delaney’s new culture consultants bring backgrounds in strategy consulting, human capital management, business transformation
Marlin Hawk Expands West Coast Operation
Executive search firm Marlin Hawk has named Chris Crowe as senior consultant in its San Francisco office. Mr. Crowe will provide talent management and executive search services to West Coast tech clients and, as a strategic partner to the firm’s New York operation, will use his cross-industry and cross-functional experience to support clients in other sectors.
Chartwell Partners to Lead Chief Compliance Officer Search for Amedisys
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has been retained by Amedisys to lead its search for a senior vice president and chief compliance officer. Amedisys is a leading healthcare company focused on bringing home the continuum of care. Its delivers personalized healthcare services to patients and their families, in the comfort of patients’ homes, with approximately 10
Odgers Berndtson Taps Ideal Leader for Pharma Giant Valeant
Odgers Berndtson has recruited Joseph C. Papa as chairman and chief executive officer of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. The placement of Mr. Papa comes just weeks after Valeant revealed that its embattled CEO, J. Michael Pearson, was leaving after eight years with the company. The search was led by Odgers U.S. vice chairman and director John Hawkins, who
Diversified Search Posts Record Revenues for 2015
Diversified Search has posted revenues of $37.5 million, a 12 percent increase, for 2015. Over the course of last year, the firm’s average fees also rose, by 10 percent, to $90,000 per assignment. Its 44 consultants completed over 400 search mandates in 2015, working from nine offices. Diversified now ranks as the ninth largest search firm
Norman Broadbent Appoints Group CEO
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has appointed Mike Brennan (pictured) as group chief executive officer. Current executive chairman, Scanes Bentley, will revert to the non-executive chairman role with immediate effect. Mr. Brennan brings a wealth of experience built up over 20 years within the global executive recruitment market and more recently the broader recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market. He
Waverly Partners Leading CEO Search for Center for Health Affairs
Executive search firm Waverly Partners has been retained by The Center for Health Affairs / CHAMPS Healthcare to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. After 14 years of service to the organization, current president and CEO, Bill Ryan, said he is stepping down at the end of the year. “I’ve always felt
Robert Half Posts Eight Percent Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) posted first quarter revenues of $1.3 billion, up eight percent from a year ago, meeting Wall Street’s forecasts. Strong revenue growth boosted by broad-based and increasing demand for the company’s professional recruiting services, particularly in the U.S., have proved to be Robert Half’s strength for the past four years. The Menlo Park, California-based
Heidrick Posts 13 Percent Revenue Rise; Culture Business Flat
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted first quarter revenues of $130.2 million, a 13.1 percent increase from revenues of $115.2 million during the same period a year ago. This topped Wall Street forecasts, which had expected $125.3 million. Excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations which negatively impacted results by $3.3 million, or 2.9 percent, consolidated net revenue increased $18.3 million
SPMB Taps Chief Product Officer for SendGrid
San Francisco-based search firm SPMB has placed Steve Sloan as chief product officer of email delivery platform SendGrid. Jon Landau, Rocky Mountains practice leader at SPMB, led the assignment. As SendGrid’s chief product officer, Mr. Sloan is responsible for leading product strategy, UI/UX, and the development of SendGrid’s product roadmap. He previously led Marketo’s global product organization, including its
Boyden Recruits CEO for YMCA Canada
Executive search firm Boyden has recruited Peter Dinsdale as president and chief executive officer of YMCA Canada. He succeeds Scott Haldane who earlier this year ended his 39 year career with the YMCA to become the first fulltime CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. Mr. Dinsdale is a strategic leader who has demonstrated his ability to
CareerSMITH Names Government Practice Sector Leader
Executive search firm CareerSMITH has appointed Matthew Carroll (pictured) as vice president and partner. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Carroll will lead the firm’s government practice focused on federal contractor clients across the defense, intelligence, management & operations, design-build, and remediation services sectors. He joins CareerSMITH from Fluor Corporation, a multibillion dollar, global engineering
