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Beecher Reagan Adds Partner
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has expanded with the addition of Raj Kapoor as a partner. “Join us in welcoming Raj Kapoor as a partner at Beecher Reagan,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “With more than 25 years of recruitment experience—including 19 years in retained executive search—Raj specializes in placing partners, managing directors, and
The Rise of Authentic Leadership
For years, professionals have felt compelled to separate their “work selves” from their “personal selves” in order to conform to strict corporate norms. But that’s beginning to change. Today, authentic leadership is what drives organizations to thrive, inspire, and retain great talent. It’s about authenticity and showing up as your true self, not just focusing
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.
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
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?
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
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,”
Help Wanted: Talent Acquisition Executives
American sports clothing company Under Armour last week launched its biggest-ever global brand campaign. Yesterday, as part of its remake, the $2 billion-plus originator of performance apparel and gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light put out a search that the company says is one of its most important in years: head of
Diversified Search Adds Associate to Washington, D.C. Office
Diversified Search has named Jason Darius Léon as a vice president and senior associate in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Léon was previously a senior director of corporate relations, programs & communications, at the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), where he was responsible for overseeing the management, operations, logistics and marketing of all organizational
Mulsanne Partnership Joins Amrop
The executive search arm of London-based The Mulsanne Partnership has joined the Amrop Partnership SCRL. The Mulsanne Partnership is a specialist executive search firm with a core focus on the international financial services and technology markets. Within financial services, it specializes in all asset classes and products, covering sell-side and buyside institutions. Its technology expertise
Faithsearch Partners Strengthens Ministry Division
FaithSearch Partners has added Kim Moeller as vice president where she joins Jeff Jernigan and Nancy Jernigan in the firm’s ministry division. Ms. Moeller, a long time ministry leader and strategic consultant, will work directly with the firm’s church, ministry and parachurch clients in the executive search process. She has devoted her career to consulting
Mercer Group Finds Executive Director For The Connecticut Conference Of Municipalities
Executive search firm The Mercer Group has placed Joseph A. DeLong as executive director of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. Mr. DeLong has been the executive director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority for the past three years. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is Connecticut's statewide association of towns and cities.
Ballinger|Leafblad Retained By Blandin Foundation
Executive recruiters Ballinger|Leafblad has been selected by Blandin Foundation to lead its search for at least two Itasca-area engaged community leaders to join the Foundation’s board of trustees. Blandin Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen rural Minnesota communities, connects them to resources and commits to partnerships that create vibrant, rural communities. Ballinger|Leafblad specializes in providing
Heidrick & Struggles Appoints Partner in Munich
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International has named Tim Lüdke as a partner in its Munich office and a member of the firm's technology practice. Through his two decades of IT experience, Mr. Lüdke has worked closely with top executives across the global business landscape and began his search career under the guidance of Heiner Thorborg.
Odgers Berndtson Adds Technology Practice Specialist in Boston
Odgers Berndtson has added Jay Hussey in its Boston office as a partner overseeing the firm's technology practice in the U.S. Mr. Hussey will lead the team responsible for managing domestic and global searches for C-suite executives in the technology sector, with a personal emphasis on managing search engagements relating to it services, systems, and
Praxi Alliance Expands In Denmark
PRAXI ALLIANCE has announced the addition of Denmark-based People in Focus as its newest member firm. Jørgen Trojel, founder and managing partner of the firm, has almost 30 years of experience in the corporate world with the latter half focused on executive search. “The addition of Denmark to our Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish member firms
Benchmark Executive Search Completes Assignment For Infinera
Benchmark Executive Search has placed Wray Varley as vice president of government sales at Infinera. Most recently, Mr. Varley was area vice president of sales at CenturyLink. "Wray Varley is a strong sales and business development leader who has a distinguished record of nearly 20 years of building strong teams that consistently exceed sales and
Ken Clark Partners Fills Position For Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Ken Clark Partners LLC has placed Daniel Carbery as general manager at Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Neill Shanahan, Midwest USA partner at Ken Clark, led the search. Mr. Carbery was formerly with Axcentria Pharmaceuticals. Ferring is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative treatments that make a real difference in people’s lives all over the
Boyden Expands to Quebec
Executive search firm Boyden will open a new office in Montreal this week, expanding its presence in one of the fastest growing search markets in North America. Roger T. Duguay, a former managing partner of Odgers Berndtson in Montreal, will lead Boyden’s new team there. In the past year, more than 100 search professionals have
DHR Increases Ownership Stake in Rival CTPartners
Chicago-based DHR International has increased its ownership position in CTPartners according to an amended Schedule 13D filing made on February 26 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DHR now owns 553,441 shares of CTPartners’ common stock, representing a 6.3 percent stake in the nation’s seventh largest senior-level recruiting company. DHR has been steadily building a
Korn Ferry Grows Technology Practice
Korn Ferry has added Douglas Madden as a senior client partner in the global technology practice. He will be based out of the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Madden joins Korn Ferry from Renaissance Leadership, where he worked closely with top enterprise software, hardware, computer networking, and semiconductor companies. He has successfully completed leadership recruitment
PFM Executive Search Completes Search for Vancouver School Board
PFM Executive Search has placed Scott Robinson as the new superintendent at the Vancouver School Board, one of the largest, most complex and ethnically diverse School Districts in all of Canada. Mr. Robinson, an educator for 22 years, has held many senior roles in the school districts across Metro Vancouver and at many levels throughout
DavenportMajor Retained by InterDigital, Inc.
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by InterDigital, Inc. to lead in its search for a new vice president of strategic business development. InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
Odgers Interim Canada Adds to Teams in Calgary and Toronto
Odgers Interim Canada, the executive interim division of Odgers Berndtson, has expanded its team in Calgary and Toronto in response to the increasing demand for interim executives. The company has added Stuart Hay as a partner within its Calgary team and Emily Bell as a consultant in Toronto. Mr. Hay was most recently principal, interim
ON Search Partners Expands Oregon Office
ON Search Partners has named John Coutts as a partner in its newly formed Portland, Oregon office. Mr. Coutts has two decades of executive search experience and his practice focuses on advanced technologies and industrial organizations. His clients have ranged from emerging companies to Fortune 500 corporations in the technology, industrial, consumer products, healthcare and
Seventy-Six Percent of Hiring Executives to Increase Staff
Seventy-six percent of hiring executives predict they will increase their workforce size, with 55 percent planning significant growth of three percent or more, according to the 2015 HireRight Employment Screening Benchmark Report. In addition, the majority of respondents (51 percent) said “finding and retaining talent” was their top business challenge, a challenge representing the No.
EFL Associates Finds Executive Director for Chicago Public School Teacher’s Pension & Retirement Fund
Executive search firm EFL Associates has placed Charles A. Burbridge as executive director of the Chicago Public School Teachers’ Pension & Retirement Fund. Mr. Burbridge is currently chief financial officer for the Atlanta Public Schools. Established by the Illinois state legislature in 1895, the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund manages members’ assets and administers benefits. The
Aplin Executive Retained by Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance
Aplin Executive has been selected by Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance (SMI) to recruit a new associate vice president of risk management. SMI is a federally licensed insurer operating in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Aplin Executive Search consultants find senior management and executives for clients in a wide array of industries. The firm was brought together in
Boyden Adds Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Search Specialist
Boyden has added Kimberley Rice to its New York office as a partner in the firm's global healthcare and life science practice. Ms. Rice brings to Boyden more than 25 years of experience in the global life sciences space, having managed searches for companies across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and the U.S.
Ropella Group Acquires Fred Anthony Group
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has acquired the Fred Anthony Group, a Chicago-based executive search firm specializing in the chemical and coatings industries with almost 40 years’ experience. Principal Fred Anthony will now serve as vice president of key corporate accounts for the Ropella Group to expand and grow the firm’s executive search services
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner in its Technology, IT and Professional Services Practices
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has named Rodes M. Cole as a partner in the firm's technology, IT and professional services practices. Based in Atlanta, Mr. Cole focuses on recruiting senior executives for searches in a broad range of industries. He joins Caldwell Partners from Parker Executive Search, where he was a member of the
The Onstott Group Recruits CFO for DYN
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Kevin Bisson as chief financial officer at Dyn. Mr. Bisson previously served as SVP, treasurer and CFO at Mercury Systems. “Rick Faubert and Scott Tucker exceeded our expectations on this important assignment. They ran a fluid, effective and no-nonsense process that quickly zeroed in on what we
Furst Group Finds President and CEO for Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has assisted in the recruitment of Michael S. McHale as president and chief executive officer of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care. Mr. McHale most recently served as CEO at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Maryland. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care is a charitable organization that provides comfort and dignity
Spencer Stuart Selected by Singapore Exchange for CEO Search
Spencer Stuart has been retained by Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Magnus Bocker will be exiting his post at the end of his contract on June 30. Singapore Exchange connects investors in search of Asian growth to corporate issuers in search of global capital. Spencer Stuart
JDG Associates Completes Search for Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Ravindra Deo as chief investment officer of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Ms. Deo comes to FRTIB from Altura Capital which provides institutional consulting, analytics and investment services to large institutional clients with well over $1 trillion in assets. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board administers
CTPartners Forms Committee To Consider Possible Sale
The board of directors of CTPartners has formed a special committee to review “strategic alternatives” one day after one of its chief rivals, DHR International, announced a widening stake in the beleaguered global search company. DHR now owns more than five percent of CTPartners. It recently offered an unsolicited bid to acquire 100 percent of
Allegis Partners Names Head of Global HR Practice
Global executive search firm Allegis Partners has appointed Michael Bergen as managing partner and global practice leader of its human resources practice. Mr. Bergen brings to Allegis experience as a human resources leader at a number of premiere global companies as well as more than 15 years’ worth of executive search experience placing executives and
La Fosse Associates Names Non-Executive Chairman
La Fosse Associates has named Jonathan McKay as its non-executive chairman of the board. Mr. McKay brings over 30 years of international experience helping grow technology businesses. He is currently chairman of JustGiving, the U.K.’s largest online fundraising platform. He is also chairman of Forward Partners, a London-based start-up. CEO Simon La Fosse said: “We
