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Lindauer Recruits Chief People Officer for Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Sarah Cox as chief people officer of Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The search was led by Lindauer senior vice president Paula Fazli, who co-leads the firm’s higher education practice alongside SVP Faith Montgomery. “With Paula Fazli’s support and guidance, we cast a wide net and considered candidates from a range of backgrounds, including
Boyden Appoints Co-Leader of Global Industrial Practice
Boyden has named Elizabeth Garforth as co-leader of its global industrial practice. She joins Helga Kayser-Dörr, who has led Boyden’s global industrial practice since 2022. “Elizabeth built her career with multinationals in the industrial sector, living and working on three continents,” Boyden said in a LinkedIn post. “Based in France, she focuses on cross-border assignments, bringing multicultural
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
ZRG Acquires Bravanti
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has acquired Bravanti, a Chicago-based advisory firm specializing in services including executive coaching, executive team coaching, developing leaders, and outplacement/career transition services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Bravanti brings expertise in three key areas: executive coaching, leadership acceleration, and outplacement career transition,”
Hilmar & Ross Places Sales VP at Keurig Green Mountain
Executive search firm Hilmar & Ross, LLC has placed Brian Vetter as vice president of sales-foodservice at Keurig Green Mountain. Ken Smuland, president and CEO of Hilmar & Ross, led the search. Mr. Vetter was previously the VP sales at White Wave Foods. As a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages, Keurig
Russell Reynolds Associates Heading CEO Search for RMA
Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by the Rubber Manufacturers Association to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current CEO Charles Cannon has announced that he will retire from his post. The position will be filled by late 2015. The Rubber Manufacturers Association is the national trade association for tire manufacturers
Antal International Opens New Offices
Global recruitment firm Antal International has opened seven new offices located in the Ivory Coast, France, Bulgaria, India and the U.K. Recently, the firm completed a comprehensive induction program for new managing partners to expand its services within the FCMG, digital marketing, hospitality, oil & gas, manufacturing and logistics sectors. Tony Goodwin, Antal Group CEO &
Boyden Grows Shanghai Office
Boyden has added Joyce Zhou to its Shanghai office as a partner in the firm’s global industrial and consumer/retail practices. Most recently, Ms. Zhou served as a partner of Odgers Berndtson’s industrial practice in China and as a member of the firm’s leadership services team in Asia. From 2006-2007, she served as a senior associate
The Canvas Search Group Opens Doors
Executive search firm The Canvas Search Group has been launched to serve the retail marketing sector, focusing on the acquisition of talent in the shopper experience niche. Owner and president of the new firm is Mark Seibel, whose background includes over 20 years of experience working with some of the most iconic brands in retail. The
RSA Grows in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has appointed Andreas Reimer and Ji Kwon to its operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Mr. Reimer joins the firm's Frankfurt office as a senior consultant. He has been an executive search consultant in the sector since 1992 and prior to joining RSA
Goodwin Executive Search Places Talent Acquisition Director
Raleigh, NC-headquartered Goodwin Executive Search has recruited Michelle Hytry as director of global talent acquisition at Digital Reasoning Systems, Inc. Ms. Hytry joins the company from Asurion where she served as a senior manager, human resources business partner. Prior to that, she served in the Bay area as a leader of the HR department at Pivotal,
B.E. Smith Recruits CEO for West Holt Medical Services
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Bradley Pfeifer as chief executive officer of West Holt Medical Services in Atkinson, NE. Formerly, Mr. Pfeifer served as marketing and business development manager at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital in Omaha. “West Holt Medical Services was seeking a healthcare executive with a high sense of integrity and a leadership style
VMA Group Opens in Johannesburg
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has opened a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Daniel Munslow, an international communications consultant and trainer, has been appointed to the team heading up VMA Group’s Africa practice. Having worked in both corporate and consulting environment, Mr. Munslow brings more than 12 years’ experience within the communications arena. He was
Korn Ferry Names Leadership Consulting CEO
Matt Reilly has joined Korn Ferry as chief executive officer of its Leadership and Talent Consulting (LTC) business. Mr. Reilly most recently served as head of management consulting (North America) for Accenture and prior to that he held the CEO post at George Group, a global operations and strategy firm. George Group was acquired by Accenture
TRANSEARCH Recruits President and CEO for Golder Associates
TRANSEARCH International has recruited Dr. Hisham Mahmoud as president and chief executive officer of Golder Associates. The TRANSEARCH team was led by Chris Swan and Dirk Stauthamer as part of the firm’s global practice in construction, design and real estate. Dr. Mahmoud’s career spans some 27 years, the majority of which has been in diversified global
Korn Ferry Finds President for UMASS
Korn Ferry has placed Martin T. Meehan as president of the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Meehan is a former congressman who became chancellor of his alma mater, UMass Lowell, and transformed it into a highly ranked national research university. UMASS is the five-campus public university system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The system includes four
Penna Makes Three New Hires
Penna Plc has announced three new hires to its recruitment solutions team increasing its focus on commercial sector growth. Alice Hargreaves has been appointed as a senior client partner. Having worked in recruitment communications for the past 13 years, Ms. Hargreaves brings a wealth of experience having worked on projects such as developing a new U.K.
Lucas Group Names Managing Director in New York
Search firm Lucas Group has named Scott Plumstead as managing partner of the firm's New York manufacturing group. With more than a decade in executive recruiting, Mr. Plumstead brings expertise specifically within the manufacturing and supply chain sector. He will focus his recruiting efforts in the Northeastern market, concentrating on food and beverage, consumer goods, and
Boyden Opening New Office in Geneva
Boyden is opening a new office in Geneva, Switzerland, which will be led by newly appointed managing director Cornelia Tänzler. Ms. Tänzler was previously managing partner at Heads! International and is a well regarded senior executive and board level leadership expert among consumer/retail/luxury/fashion companies. Prior to that, she as a partner at Korn Ferry in
Polachi Fills CFO Post for Bottomline Technologies
Search firm Polachi Inc. has placed Rick Booth as the new chief financial officer of Bottomline Technologies. Charley Polachi, managing partner, led the assignment. Mr. Booth joins Bottomline from Sapient, a $1.4 billion company with more than 13,000 employees worldwide, where he spearheaded accounting, treasury and shared service teams as second in command to the CFO. Bottomline
Notogroup Executive Search Selected by the Alliance for Biking
Notogroup Executive Search has been retained by the Alliance for Biking & Walking to lead its search for a new executive director. "After seven years with the Alliance and a cumulative 25 years of dedicated service in active transportation advocacy, Jeffrey Miller stepped down from the Alliance as executive director at the end of March 2015,"
JBK Associates International Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary
JBK Associates International is celebrating its 12th year in business this month. The executive search firm was founded in 2003 by Julie B. Kampf and specializes in bringing diverse senior-level leadership to small, mid-cap and multinational organizations within healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, retail and luxury, financial services, legal, not-for-profit and industrial manufacturing. The firm is
Greythorn Names Head of U.K. and Ireland Operations
Specialist technology recruiters Greythorn has appointed Garie Dale as director, leading the firm’s U.K. and Irish operations. An experienced IT and specialist recruitment consultancy director, Mr. Dale joins with over 14 years’ director/senior level experience gained within the permanent, interim and executive search markets across the U.K., EMEA and the U.S. He progressed from consultant to
ChampionScott Adds Managing Director in Boston
ChampionScott Partners has named Roy King as a managing director in its Boston office. Mr. King brings with him extensive technology, business and strategic consulting experience developed over his 30 year career. His experience encompasses leading businesses through significant growth and transformation while working closely with boards, HR communities, and leadership teams as well as
R.H. Perry & Associates Heading President Search
Search firm R.H. Perry & Associates (RHPA) has been selected by Sussex County Community College to assist in its search for a new president. Current president, Paul Mazur, is leaving at the end of the spring semester. Sussex County Community College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public community college located on a 167-acre campus Newton in
Burtch Works Places Chief Analytics Officer at Horizon Media
Executive search firm Burtch Works has placed Rick Watrall as chief analytics officer of Horizon Media. Most recently, Mr. Watrall was senior partner at Hudson River Group where he was responsible for marketing analysis and software applications for strategic and tactical marketing planning as well as ROI optimization. Horizon Media is one of the largest privately
PRAXI ALLIANCE Adds Moscow-Based HPI Management Services
PRAXI ALLIANCE has added Moscow-based HPI Management Services to its global network. Managing partners Olga Nikolova and Stanislav Kirillov have specialist experience in the industrial, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. “Olga and Stanislav have operated successfully for nearly 20 years in a very complex and critical world economy,” said Fabio Ciarapica, PRAXI ALLIANCE network director. “We are
Argyll Scott Names Head of Dubai Office
Executive recruiters Argyll Scott has named Adam Cole as managing director of its Dubai office. In his new role, Mr. Cole will further build Argyll Scott’s brand presence across the region with his particular focus on senior level mandates within the consumer and retail industries. He joins Argyll Scott from PageGroup, where his most recent role
Five CTPartners Recruiters Depart for Rival Firms
In the wake of the resignation of its CEO, Brian Sullivan, seven weeks ago, CTPartners has seen at least 20 of its top performers head to rivals. While most of the departures have been in the company’s U.S. business, defections are now taking place in its overseas locations, from Europe to Asia: Florence Magne, a nine-year
Greenwood/Asher Heading President Search
Executive search firm Greenwood/Asher & Associates is heading the search for a new president for Chattanooga State Community College. Former Chattanooga State president Jim Catanzaro led the campus for 24 years before retiring at the end of December. Chattanooga State is a public, comprehensive community college. The college is a member of the Tennessee Board
Nesbit Partners Recruits VP of Human Resources for Connexions Loyalty
Executive recruiters Nesbit Partners, Inc. has placed Adam Orlan as vice president of human resources at Connexions Loyalty. The search was conducted by Bob Nesbit, managing partner. Mr. Orlan was formerly head of organization change management at capital one. Connexions Loyalty helps organizations motivate, reward and retain their customers, employees and partners. Nesbit Partners is a
SPMB Promotes Partner
SPMB, formerly known as Schweichler Price Mullarkey and Barry, a technology-focused executive search firm, has promoted Nicole North to partner. Ms. North has been an executive search consultant in the consumer industry since 2004. She specializes in recruiting C-level executives across all functions for category leading and defining companies in ecommerce, digital media, consumer electronics,
IRC Global Executive Search Adds Member Firm in Hungary
Budapest-headquartered BM Recruitment has joined IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) as its newest partner firm. Serving clients in Hungary since 2007, BM Recruitment serves the production/manufacturing, construction/real estate, finance/accounting, diagnostic and legal industries. Barbara Vincze serves as managing director of the firm. “Over the past years Hungary has been attracting manufacturing business in a broad
RSA Adds Two Consultants to U.K. Search Team
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has added Agata Grzeszczuk and Andy Theodorou to its U.K. executive search team as consultants. Ms. Grzeszczuk brings 10 years’ experience in executive search consultancy gained in a variety of sectors. She previously served as a senior search consultant at Sharpstream Life Sciences in
Greenwood/Asher & Associates Heading President Search for Chattanooga State
Executive search firm Greenwood/Asher & Associates is heading the search for a new president for Chattanooga State Community College. Former Chattanooga State president Jim Catanzaro led the campus for 24 years before retiring at the end of December. Chattanooga State is a public, comprehensive community college. The college is a member of the Tennessee Board of
