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ZRG Retained by Virginia Union University to Lead Chief Investment Officer Search
ZRG Partners has been retained by Virginia Union University to lead in its search for a chief investment officer. Dakota Doman, managing director in ZRG’s education practice, and principal Jerel Booker are leading the assignment. The chief investment officer will play a pivotal role in advancing this vision. This senior executive will develop and implement comprehensive
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for Radsource
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Lanson Hyde as CEO of Radsource. He brings extensive experience leading healthcare organizations through organic growth, acquisitions, and multi-site operational scaling. Mr. Hyde is known for building strong physician partnerships, strengthening leadership teams, and creating high-performance cultures that deliver measurable results. Prior to joining Radsource, Mr. Lanson served as CEO
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.
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
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?
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH 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. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
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
M&A Outlook Points to Accelerating Deal Flow
The global mergers and acquisitions landscape is poised for a gradual recovery following three years of subdued deal activity, according to Bain & Company’s newly released Global M&A Report 2025. While persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including high interest rates and regulatory scrutiny, dampened dealmaking last year, the outlook for 2025 suggests renewed optimism. Bain’s analysis highlights shifting dynamics in
Bialla Partners Expands Recruiting Staff
Sausalito, CA-based executive search firm Bialla Partners has added Jeff Hodge and Diletta D’Onofrio as recruiting partners. Mr. Hodge has conducted board director and C-suite search assignments for more than three decades. He has worked with leading companies in most industries from the Fortune 50 to private equity-backed portfolio companies. He previously led Hodge Partners, which became
Empowering Female Leaders One Country at a Time
Egon Zehnder today is launching a unique global dialogue around the opportunities and challenges faced by young women in the modern business world. Marking International Women’s Day, the search firm is hosting a global event series, “Leaders and Daughters: Cultivating the Next Generation of Women,” bringing together renowned leaders and their talented daughters in 16 locations –
New Recruiting Gig: Finding Culture Leaders Who Transform Companies
To help theme park and resorts company SeaWorld Entertainment grapple with a number of business and brand challenges, as well as help drive its equity valuation, CEO Joel Manby brought in DHR International last year to recruit a head of global investor relations. “When a company is in a turnaround situation, it is even more critical
CarterBaldwin Recruits CEO for Feed The Children
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed J.C. Watts as president and chief executive officer of Oklahoma City-based Feed the Children. Bill Peterson, co-leader of the firm’s non-profit and academic search practice, led the assignment. With a background in politics and business, the board of directors found Mr. Watts to be an ideal candidate. His experience serving others domestically and abroad,
JW Michaels & Co. Enters Atlanta Market
New York-based executive search firm JW Michaels & Co. has expanded into the Atlanta market through a majority investment in executive recruiter ExecuSource, Inc. Since 1998, ExecuSource has placed more than 5,000 accounting, finance and IT professionals with over 200 mid-sized to billion dollar organizations in the Atlanta area. Its local experience and resources will
Heidrick Names U.K. Financial Services Practice Leader
Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Jenni Hibbert in London to lead its financial services practice in the U.K. In her new role, Ms. Hibbert will have responsibility for managing the firm’s U.K. financial services business, overseeing a team of approximately 40 individuals with a focus on providing executive search and leadership counsel to top-tier financial institutions.
Companies Continue Adding Jobs; Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Employers added 242,000 jobs in February as the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. This caps 72 months of uninterrupted job gains, the longest streak on record. U.S. companies have now added 14.3 million jobs over six straight years. Currently, there are 7.8 million
Indiana Taps Korn Ferry In Hunt for Chief Investment Officer
Korn Ferry has been tapped by The Indiana Public Retirement System to lead its search for a new chief investment officer. David Cooper, the organization’s previous CIO, recently left to become CIO of the $2.8 billion Purdue Research Foundation. Scott David, the system’s deputy CIO and director of public equity, is serving as interim CIO until the search
BSG to Lead Texas Teachers CRO Search
Boston-headquartered executive search firm BSG Team Ventures has been selected by Texas Teachers to lead its search for a chief revenue officer. Managing partner Todd Hand is leading the assignment along with search consultant Alison Thompson. The chosen candidate will report directly to the CEO and will be a member of the senior executive team and an active
ZRG Partners Names Managing Director in Frankfurt
ZRG Partners has added Alexander Spielberg as a managing director and member of the firm’s global industrial and life sciences practice in its Frankfurt, Germany office. Mr. Spielberg previously spent six years with Korn Ferry in its global industrial search practice. Most recently, he was a partner at European boutique search firm Exgeniam Executive Search Personalberatung
Quick Leonard Kieffer Adds Healthcare Recruiting Specialist
Executive search firm Quick Leonard Kieffer has named Scott Sammon as partner in Chicago. Mr. Sammon works with clients to manage C-level search assignments in the healthcare provider and not-for-profit sectors and has served as a consultant to both association and hospital boards and has acted as a facilitator to companies for board retreats. For the past five years,
Alan J. Work: Finding the Right Combination to Success
The hallmark of many successful search firms is their structure: focusing in on one, specific industry or functional discipline can make them, in the eyes of that sector, the go-to expert. While it is challenging, some search firms have been able to stay small while combining specialty practices where the focus of their expertise is
Isaacson, Miller Heading President Search for Central European University
Central European University (CEU) has tapped Isaacson, Miller to lead its search for a new president. Chairman John Isaacson is leading the search with senior associate Katie Rockman. “We did this search eight years ago and now our hire is retiring, so we are returning to the role,” said Mr. Isaacson. “I think the original assignment back then was a harder search.
CDI Corp. Posts 12 Percent Decline; Stock Remains in Free Fall
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI) posted 2015 revenues of $985.5 million, a decline of 12.2 percent from revenues of $1.123 billion the previous year. The company reported a loss of $37 million, or $1.88 per share. At Management Recruiters International, Inc. (MRI), the company’s executive search subsidiary, revenue fell 14.5 percent from $45.8 million to $40.0 million. Fourth quarter
DHR Recruits CHRO for PPL Corp.
DHR International has recruited Tom Lynch as chief human resources officer (CHRO) of PPL Corporation. The search was conducted by Jerry McGrath, managing partner of the firm’s global human resources practice, along with Joe Huddle, its industrial practice managing partner, and senior associate Christine Pasieka. “Tom Lynch was the best candidate for the role; he is an experienced energy and power
University President Tapped to Run Academic Search
Washington, D.C.-headquartered Academic Search has appointed L. Jay Lemons as its president, effective a year from this coming July. Currently in his 16th year as president of Susquehanna University, he will succeed Jessica Kozloff, who will remain with the firm as a senior consultant. Mr. Lemons began his higher education career in student affairs at Nebraska
Egon Zehnder and Korn Ferry In CEO Hunt for GlaxoSmithKline
It is one of the biggest search assignments in British business this year: Egon Zehnder and Korn Ferry have been tapped by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Andrew Witty, plans to step down from his position in 2017. Mr. Witty, a 31-year company veteran who has been CEO
College Sports Solutions Helps Missouri Find Head Football Coach
Atlanta-based executive recruiters College Sports Solutions (CSS) has recruited Barry Odom to the new head football coach post at the University of Missouri (MU). The search began just over three months ago, two days after Gary Pinkel announced that he would step down as coach after the season ended. The team had gone 5-7 after winning consecutive SEC East titles. Mr. Odom,
Heidrick Names Global Financial Services Practice Leader
Heidrick & Struggles has appointed David Boehmer as global managing partner of its financial services practice. He will work out of the firm’s London office and will continue to lead the firm’s financial services enterprise in Europe and Africa. In his role as global financial services leader, Mr. Boehmer will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the practice and overseeing
DMC Partners Adds Recruiters in New York
Executive search firm DMC Partners has added Lisa Steele and Brian Townes in its New York office. Ms. Steele brings over 15 years of executive search and hedge fund industry experience to DMC Partners. She joins DMC from Global Sage, where she was global head of the firm’s asset management distribution search practice. Prior to this, she was
Cornerstone International Adds Member Firm In Brazil
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has added four new offices in Brazil with the addition of Technique Search. “We are very pleased to welcome Nahid Chicani and his team at Technique Search to our world network,” said Cornerstone president Larry Shoemaker. “Latin America is one of our key regions and
HR Leaders See New Career Path As Executive Recruiters
Executive search firm Salveson Stetson Group has added executive HR veteran Michael A. Biondolillo as senior vice president in the firm’s Radnor, PA office. In his new role, Mr. Biondolillo will manage and conduct executive level search assignments for clients across a range of functions and industry sectors. Mr. Biondolillo brings with him more than 30 years
Diversified Search Fills CFO Post for Quaker Chemical
Diversified Search has placed Mary Dean Hall as vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer of Quaker Chemical. The search was led by James Langston, managing director and leader of Diversified’s financial officers center for excellence. The placement followed a national search that focused on finding premier financial talent from global, publicly traded industrial and manufacturing
Kincannon & Reed Places CEO at Midwest Dairy Association
Executive search firm Kincannon & Reed has placed Lucas Lentsch as chief executive officer of the Midwest Dairy Association, a non-profit organization which manages dairy farmer checkoff funds in a 10-state region. Mr. Lentsch will play a key role for the dairy community. In his new position, he will lead the organization, which represents nearly 20
Caldwell Partners Names Private Equity – Venture Capital Practice Head
Caldwell Partners has named Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor to lead its newly combined private equity and venture capital recruiting practice. Based in San Francisco, Ms. Chatfield-Taylor previously founded and led the firm’s venture capital practice. “Mercedes is the foremost search professional in the high growth technology venture capital sector today,” said John Wallace, chief executive officer. “Her reputation for
The Miles Partnership Expands Media and Insurance Practices
U.K.-based boutique executive search firm The Miles Partnership has added three new search consultants to its media and insurance practices. George Williams joins the firm as a principal in its media practice. He brings a track record of recruiting board, C-suite and executive talent in the sports and media industries. Previously, Mr. Williams was business development manager for Nielsen on
Talent Shortage Leads to Growing Contingent Workforce
Seventy-six percent of companies use contingent labor to enhance their workforce and close talent gaps, according to the ‘Definitive Guide to Building a Better Workforce’ report released by Adecco Staffing USA. The study surveyed 536 C-suite executives across the U.S. regarding the types of talent they need, the skills that are most difficult to find, how
Herbert Mines Recruits Tuesday Morning CEO
Herbert Mines Associates has placed Steven R. Becker as chief executive officer of Tuesday Morning Corp. Past CEO Michael Rouleau retired from his position in September. The change in leadership comes shortly after the company reported fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 results that fell well short of analysts’ expectations. When Mr. Rouleau assumed the interim CEO post in 2013 he
Lucas Group Names Legal Search Practice Leader
Executive Search firm Lucas Group has appointed Amdie Mengistu to lead its legal search practice in New York City. He will manage a team of executive recruiters and continue to grow the practice. In addition, he will recruit talent for a variety of clients from small, boutique firms to Fortune 500 corporations. Mr. Mengistu transitioned into legal recruiting in 2012 and rose
Milwaukee Bar Taps Spano Pratt for Next Leader
Spano Pratt Executive Search has been selected by the Milwaukee Bar Association to lead its search for a new executive director. James Temmer has recently left the organization to become CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin. Managing partner Jamie Pratt is leading the search assignment. Ms. Pratt is a co-founder of the firm and has cultivated and overseen the
Marshall Consultants Celebrates 50 Years In Recruiting
Marshall Consultants, a public relations-focused search firm, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in New York City in 1966 by CEO Larry Marshall, the firm was the first national retainer-based executive search to specialize in the public relations, corporate & marketing communications and investor relations functions. Marshall Consultants has represented over half of the Fortune 500,
