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Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Recruiting Stories of 2025
In 2025, the recruiting and executive search industry entered a pivotal transformation driven by the rapid integration of AI and data intelligence. As firms navigated uneven hiring demand and ongoing consolidation, recruiters increasingly turned to AI-powered platforms, advanced analytics, and leadership science to deliver sharper insight, faster outcomes, and measurable value for clients. Investor activity
Isaacson, Miller Retained by the Brooklyn Academy of Music for President Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller was recently called by the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) to lead in its search for a new president. Partners Ben Tobin and Sarah James are leading this search with managing associate Tiffany Weber and managing search coordinator Siobhan Hanley. In the world’s most competitive philanthropic market, the president will inspire board partners and team to help build
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
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
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
Rising Importance of CISOs: Navigating Expanded Roles, Strategic Influence, and Compensation Challenges
As the cybersecurity function becomes increasingly integral to organizations, the CISO role continues to grow in importance, complexity and scope of responsibilities. This evolution presents an opportunity for CISOs to expand their strategic influence with top leadership and opens up avenues for professional growth, according to recent report from IANS and Artico Search. “By effectively navigating these changes, CISOs
UCF Turns To Parker Executive Search to Tap Athletics Director
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search has been retained by the University of Central Florida Athletics Association to lead its search for a new director of athletics. “The process is moving very quickly, and we are pleased with where we are,” said UCF vice president for communications and marketing Grant Heston. “Athletic director candidates are going to want to know
Hudson Global Reports 14 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global Inc./(NASDAQ:HSON) reported revenue of $110 million for the third quarter of 2015, a 14 percent decrease from revenues of $149 million during the same period a year ago. The results excluded the Americas IT and the Netherlands businesses which were sold during the second quarter of 2015. On a reported basis, Hudson’s third-quarter revenue
As Employees Seek Job Changes, HR Heads Look to Improve Retention Rates
One-third of U.S. and U.K. workforces plan to change jobs in the next six months, according to the Employee Development Survey released by talent management solution provider Saba and WorkplaceTrends.com, a research and advisory membership service for HR professionals. Almost half (49 percent) of HR leaders agreed that retention and leadership development programs were the top priority
Allegis Partners Launches Board Search Practice
Global executive search firm Allegis Partners has launched a new board recruitment practice. Based in Chicago, Sara Hays joins the firm to co-lead it as a managing director along with Paul Williams, who has been a partner with the firm’s sister company Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) for the past 10 years. Allegis Partners’ board search practice partners
DHR Taps CEO for Phoenix-Based Heard Museum
DHR International has recruited David M. Roche as director and chief executive officer for Phoenix-based Heard Museum. He replaces James Pepper Henry, who took a job at a museum in Tulsa earlier this year. The search was completed by Bill Franquemont, a partner in DHR’s Phoenix office. Mr. Franquemont’s clients have ranged in size from pre-IPO, venture-backed start-ups to Fortune
Nesbit Partners Recruits VP HR for Hologic
Nesbit Partners has recruited Mike Poole as vice president of human resources for Hologic. The search was conducted by Bob Nesbit, managing partner. Mr. Poole has held various HR positions with global food and beverage leader PepsiCo, including global communications, legal, corporate HR, security, as well as compliance & ethics. He most recently served as senior HR director
Olmec Search Names Managing Partner in Singapore
Executive recruiting firm Olmec Search has named Steven Pang as a managing partner in Singapore. He will now be responsible for the company’s overall strategy and increasing offerings to both existing and new clients. In addition, he will oversee marketing, operations, learning and development, reporting to Gary Smith, Olmec’s CEO. “Steven brings valuable know-how to Olmec and will be an asset to
Monster Posts Revenue Decline As Rebranding Effort Stalls
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) posted revenues of $167 million for the third quarter ended September 30, a three percent drop compared with $191 million in the comparable quarter of 2014. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $178.5 million. Revenue from the company’s Careers North America operations decreased four percent year over year while revenue from Careers International was essentially
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Non-Profit And Board Effectiveness Practices
Russell Reynolds Associates has added Emily K. Rafferty as senior director in the firm’s non-profit and board effectiveness practices. The firm said the appointment was in response to board performance becoming a critical area of focus for non-profit organizations. Ms. Rafferty is the president emerita of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The first woman to be elected
Cornerstone Launches Health & Life Science Practice In China and Taiwan
Cornerstone International Group has established a health and life science practice group serving its seven member locations in China and Taiwan. The firm has named Dominic Yim as team leader. Mr. Yim also serves as managing partner of the firm’s Hong Kong and Shanghai offices with broad executive experiences in Japan, India, Australia and Switzerland. Mr.
Corepoint Health Uses Executive Search Firm to Find CFO
ChampionScott Partners has recruited James Hajek as chief financial officer of Dallas-based Corepoint Health. Mr. Hajek has significant experience guiding the financial operations of technology organizations over the past 17 years. He previously was an independent management consultant at Hajek Consulting. His past experience includes CFO roles at Pivot3, Inc., Asset Intelligence, LLC, GE Asset Intelligence, and Terion, Inc. (acquired by GE).
Lonergan Partners Fills Board Post for Infinera
Redwood City, CA-headquartered executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Rajal Patel as a member of the board of directors at Infinera. The search was led by partner Dotty Schaffer. “The experience that Raj brings to the Infinera board will give them insight into the cutting edge technologies of the future,” said Ms. Schaffer. Mr. Patel brings more than 20 years
Putting Effective Leaders in Place Now Seen As Urgent Priority
While the need for innovation and driving strategic change is critical to today’s executives, few believe they have the right leaders in place to effectively deliver on strategy, according to a study released by Korn Ferry. The report, “Real World Leadership,” which polled more than 7,500 executives from 107 countries, found that executives’ top leadership development priority
Retail Recruiter Lands CEO for Chico’s
New York-based Herbert Mines Associates has recruited Shelley Broader as president and chief executive officer of Fort Myers-headquartered Chico’s FAS. Past CEO David Dyer had recently announced his retirement. Ms. Broader is an executive with over 25 years of experience leading global and regional retail businesses, including Walmart, Michael’s Stores, and several banners with Delhaize Group. She most recently served as president
RSR Partners Bolsters Industrial Search Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Alan Renne as managing director in its industrial practice. He will be based in the firm’s Greenwich, Conn., office. Mr. Renne specializes in both public and private diversified industrial companies with extensive portfolios of products, services, and solutions. He also helps companies build competence within their leadership teams and boards,
JDG Associates Taps CEO for American Podiatric Medical Association
Search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Dr. James Christina as executive director and chief executive officer of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Dr. Christina was selected as the association’s incoming executive director after a comprehensive national search process that began in 2014. Dr. Christina has served APMA as director of scientific affairs since 2005. Prior to joining the staff,
TalentRISE Adds Former CTPartners Recruiter
Former CTPartners recruiter Jennifer Chapman has joined Chicago-based search firm TalentRISE as director, executive search. Ms. Chapman brings nearly 20 years of retained search and related experience across multiple industry sectors to her role. She has placed senior-level candidates in organizations ranging from start-up venture capital concerns to Fortune 50 companies in general management, sales, marketing, finance,
Heidrick Posts 10 Percent Revenue Increase; Stock Jumps 21 Percent
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International / (NASDAQ:HSII) posted consolidated net revenue of $138.4 million in the third quarter, up 10 percent from $125.8 million a year ago. The stock jumped 21 percent on the news. The increase was driven by a 20.4 percent year-over-year increase in the Americas (22.4 percent on a constant currency basis) and a 7.4 percent increase in
Diversified Search Recruits World Affairs Council CEO
Diversified Search has placed Angelica Ocampo as president and chief executive officer for the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. The search was led by Diversified Search managing director Andrew Wheeler, practice leader of the firm’s education and not-for-profit practice. Steven Sokol, the council’s previous president and CEO, left earlier this year to become president and chief executive of
Egon Zehnder to Hunt for Global Law Firm CFO
Multinational law firm Slater and Gordan has retained Egon Zehnder to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Wayne Brown has been CFO and company secretary since 2004 before the law firm became the first in the world to list on the stock exchange in 2007. Mr. Brown faced a particularly challenging period following the law firm’s $1.3
As Oil Prices Drop, Pressure to Find Energy Leaders Rises
Heidrick & Struggles has strengthened its oil, gas and power expertise in the firm’s global industrial practice with the addition of David Pruner. He will be based at the firm’s Houston office. Mr. Pruner joins Heidrick & Struggles from Wood Mackenzie, a global research and strategic advisory firm specializing in the energy, chemicals, metals and mining industries, where
IIC Partners Names Global Chair
IIC Partners has appointed Ruth Curran as its global chair and named four new directors to its board. Ms. Curran has served on the IIC Partners board of directors since 2011. She has been a director for two years and vice chair, EMEA, for two years. She is managing partner of MERC Partners located in Dublin and is
Declining Talent Pool in Energy Sector Creates Opportunity for Recruiters
DHR International has recruited Jay Bartlett chief executive officer of Wabash Valley Power Association. He succeeds longtime CEO Rick Coons, who retires after 36 years of service with WVPA, including 10 as CEO. Chris Guiney, a partner in DHR’s Atlanta office, led the assignment. Mr. Bartlett was previously the president and CEO of Prairie Power Inc., an
Texas-based Health System Retains Spencer Stuart to Find CEO
Memorial Hermann Health System has retained Spencer Stuart to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Current president and CEO Dan Wolterman has announced his intention to retire in the second half of 2016. The board will consider both internal and external candidates. “The complexity and size of an organization like Memorial Hermann – along with the
Boyden Adds Partner in San Francisco
Executive search firm Boyden has added Lynn Ogden as a new partner in its San Francisco office. She becomes a member of the firm’s global consumer and non-profit & education practices. With over 25 years of experience in Asia and the U.S., Ms. Ogden brings to Boyden a blend of executive search, leadership assessment, executive coaching and management consulting
Solving a New Demand: Recruiter Unveils Aviation Search Practice
Roanoke, TX-headquartered Aviation Search Group, an aviation-focused executive search firm, has created a new service dubbed Air Medical Recruit, dedicated specifically to air medical operations to assist with the shortage of aviation personnel. “With flight hours on the rise, we developed the Air Medical Recruit program to solve the hiring demand of air medical operators,” said
Carmichael Fisher Continues Expansion in Europe
Carmichael Fisher has continued its expansion with the launch of a new office in Frankfurt. The opening is in response to growing client demand in the German market and builds on the success of the firm’s existing German office in Hamburg. The new office is the Carmichael Fisher’s sixth EMEA location and will initially be led
Hunt Scanlon Releases Ground-Breaking Report On In-House Recruiting
After an intensive, 18-month review of hundreds of in-house recruiting programs across the U.S., Europe and Asia, Hunt Scanlon Media today released its executive report tracking developments in the field. “This has been an incredible journey for us here at Hunt Scanlon,” said Scott A. Scanlon, founding chairman and the report’s editor-in-chief. “Hundreds of organizations
Korn Ferry Taps Executive Director for International Cinematographers Guild
Korn Ferry has recruited Rebecca Rhine as the national executive director of the 7,000-member International Cinematographers Guild (ICG). She succeeds Bruce Doering who is retiring after a tenure of 30 years with the Guild. The ICG search process was handled by the national officers in close collaboration with Korn Ferry. The recommendation was then approved by the national executive board at their
McDermott & Bull Recruits Non-Profit CEO
Irvine, CA-based executive recruiter McDermott & Bull has assisted Newport Beach, CA-based Project Access, Inc. in the recruitment of Kathy McCarrell as its next chief executive officer. The search was conducted by Chris Bull, managing partner, and Bill Brewer, principal consultant at McDermott & Bull Executive Search. Ms. McCarrell is a highly experienced non-profit executive most recently serving as the executive director of
Execu | Search Group Continues Expansion
The Execu | Search Group has opened new opened offices in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both locations will specialize in recruiting healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses and physician assistants. Healthcare is among the most rapidly growing employment fields. The increasing number of people insured through the Affordable Care Act has created additional demand for
