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Optimizing Talent: How to Hire Right and Reduce Costly Turnover
Choosing the right candidate is essential to the company’s long-term success. Turnovers and high attrition can cost from 50 percent to 200 percent of employee salaries, depending on whether the hire is entry-level or a seasoned executive. By taking the talent optimization approach to hiring, you dramatically improve hiring odds, according to a recent report
Peña Search Seeking Executive Director for Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Peña Search has been retained by Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (PHPC) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Holly Sherman Peña and Carlos González Peña are leading the assignment. PHPC seeks an experienced and dynamic executive director to join its leadership team. This pivotal role serves as the Integrator within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
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.
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
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?
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
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Global Recruitment Outlook Steady for the Fourth Quarter Despite Year-Over-Year Decline
Global hiring intentions are holding steady for the fourth quarter of 2024, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25 percent, though outlooks remain weaker compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which gathered data from over 40,000 employers across 42 countries between July 1-31,
Odgers Berndtson Adds Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure Practice Specialist in India
Odgers Berndtson has named Sandeep Vij as a partner in the firm's energy, manufacturing and infrastructure practice in India. Mr. Vii was the chief operating officer of Smiths Detection India and has previously held senior roles in world class multinational industrial and technology companies, including Schneider Electric, Cisco, Honeywell Automation and Johnson Controls. Alasdair Spink,
Executives Online Expands in the Netherlands
International interim management and executive recruitment firm Executives Online has expanded its Netherlands office with the appointment of Wilco Hendriks as managing partner. He is the fifth partner to join The Netherlands team and will be based in the Amsterdam office specializing in the transport, logistics and warehousing sectors. Mr. Hendriks brings 35 years’ experience
Egon Zehnder Heading CEO Search For Adidas
Egon Zehnder has been retained by Adidas to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Longtime CEO Herbert Hainer has recently struggled to meet profit targets. Adidas AG, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifestyle products worldwide. Founded in 1964, Egon Zehnder specializes in the recruitment and
Boyden Finds CEO for Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp.
Boyden has recruited Iain Vasey as chief executive officer of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. Mr. Vasey was previously the executive director of business development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. “Between 75-125 people were contacted about the position,” said Tim C. McNamara, Boyden managing partner. The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. is
Fox Rodney Search launches FRS Insight
Fox Rodney Search (FRS) has launched a new company called FRS Insight, designed to assist law and other professional services firms in finding quality talent. FRS Insight was created to support a client's lateral partner recruitment process by identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with a bad hire. FRS Insight will operate as a separate
Bells Oaks Executive Search Names Associate Partner
Atlanta-headquartered Bell Oaks Executive Search has named James Gates as an associate partner. Mr. Gates will be responsible for the sourcing and matching of candidates for Bell Oaks clients and developing new client relationships for the firm. Prior to joining Bell Oaks, he worked in development for Piedmont Healthcare. He also launched FotoIN, a technology
IIC Partners Adds Pearson Partners to Network
IIC Partners has added Dallas-based Pearson Partners International as its newest member firm. Pearson Partners was founded in 2002 by search industry veterans Robert Pearson and Keith Pearson. The firm specializes in C-suite, board of director and succession search placements across a wide spectrum of functional roles. “We are excited to work with the many
Brigham Hill Consultancy Recruits CFO for the Northeast School
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has placed Michal Anderson Allaire as the new chief financial officer for The Northwest School. Ms. Allaire joins from the Pacific Science Center, where she has been the chief financial and operating officer since 2009. Based in Seattle, The Northwest School is a day and boarding, college preparatory school,
MSA Executive Search Retained by Beebe Health to Find CEO
MSA Executive Search has been selected by Beebe Health in Lewes, Delaware to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Founded in 1916, Beebe Healthcare offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients a range of leadership placement and management solutions including
Diversified Search Appoints Dale Jones as CEO
Diversified Search has appointed current president Dale E. Jones as its chief executive officer. Judith M. von Seldeneck, founder of Diversified Search, will continue to play an active role in the firm as chairman. Mr. Jones, who joined Diversified in 2013, was previously vice chairman and partner at Heidrick & Struggles. “Dale has brought strategic
TalentRISE Selects New Leader
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based executive search firm, selected Rick Gray to join its staff as chief executive officer to execute on the company’s business plan and lead the development and implementation of its longer-term growth strategy. Mr. Gray previously managed the operations of Gray Talent Group, a Chicago-based talent agency representing professional actors performing locally, and
Dice Posts 16 Percent Q4 Revenue Increase; Up 23 Percent For Full Year
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $67.8 million, an increase of 16 percent from $58.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2013. Net income for the quarter totaled $6.5 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.12, compared a loss of $5.9 million or $(0.11)
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Owens & Minor
Heidrick & Struggles is leading the search for a chief executive officer for Owens & Minor. Current president and CEO James L. Bierman has announced his upcoming retirement. Owens & Minor is a distributor of national name-brand medical and surgical supplies and a healthcare supply-chain management company. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level
Caldwell Partners Recruits CFO for RioCan REIT
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Cynthia Devine as chief financial officer of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Elan Pratzer, managing partner, Canada for Caldwell Partners, headed the assignment. Ms. Devine was CFO at Tim Hortons from 2003 until 2014, and is a director of Empire Company Limited. RioCan is Canada's largest real estate
Penna Expands With New Appointments
Penna Plc has announced several new appointments to its executive interim and search practice. Marcus Lorenzo becomes the firm's new head of practice for the retail and consumer sectors. Mr. Lorenzo has 12 years’ experience in conducting executive search and developing talent management programs both in the U.K. and internationally for small and large businesses;
Notogroup Launches Source Talent Division
Notogroup Inc., parent company of Notogroup Executive Search, has launched Source Talent which will provide clients with candidates at manager and director level positions. Candie Fisher, principal of Notogroup, will serve as head of the Source Talent division which will be based out of the firm's Boulder office. “We created Source Talent in response to
Spencer Stuart Selected by MillerCoors to Conduct CEO Search
Spencer Stuart is currently heading the chief executive officer search for MillerCoors. Current CEO Tom Long plans to retire from the company in June. Chicago-headquartered MillerCoors brews, markets and sells the MillerCoors portfolio of brands in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm with 55 offices
Egon Zehnder Heading Chairman Search For RBS
Egon Zehnder has been retained by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to lead its search for a new chairman. RBS provides banking services to over 17 million retail customers. Founded in 1964, Egon Zehnder specializes in the recruitment and leadership solutions business with more than 400 consultants operating from 69 offices in 41 countries.
O’Neill Consulting Group Adds Managing Director In Washington, D.C.
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has named Thomas H. Dougherty as managing director in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Dougherty will assist in the expansion of the firm's industrial, aerospace, and defense practices. With over 25 years of functional expertise in P&L leadership, strategy, distribution, aftermarket, and business development, he most recently served as
B.E. Smith Adds Talent Acquisition Strategy Leader
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Lisa Carr as senior vice president, talent strategies. An experienced senior healthcare executive and talent acquisition leader, she will head the firm's talent strategies division. Ms. Carr was previously vice president of talent acquisition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. “We are seeing unprecedented demand for experienced leadership as healthcare
RSA Names Three New Consultants
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has expanded its consultant team with the additions of Beatriz de Luis, Maria-Angeles Garcia and Omar de Bary. In 2009, Ms. de Luis joined SEC Recruitment and spent three years focusing on the Spanish pharmaceutical market across a number of functional areas. In 2013,
McDermott & Bull Recruits CEO For Luminara Worldwide
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Elliott Resnik as the chief executive officer of Luminara Worldwide, LLC. Rod McDermott, managing partner, headed the search and partner Brandon Biegenzahn co-led on the assignment. Mr. Resnick spent 18 years as the CEO of GIFTCO, a home décor and giftware business. “Elliott’s deep experience in the home
William Spellman Executive Search Heading Assignment For University Of Delaware
William Spellman Executive Search has been selected by the University of Delaware to lead its search for a new director of admissions to replace Jose Aviles, who is leaving in May. Based in Webster, NY, William Spellman Executive Search specializes in recruiting high quality diverse pools for administrative positions in higher education.
Korn Ferry to Acquire Pivot Leadership
Korn Ferry has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pivot Leadership, a global provider of customized and scalable executive development programs. The transaction is expected to close on March 1. Pivot Leadership helps companies to implement their strategies and growth plans as well as their leadership development initiatives. The firm has expertise in providing
Ferguson Partners Appoints Managing Director in Chicago
Ferguson Partners Ltd. has added Larry Krema to its Chicago office as a managing director. Mr. Krema will work with the REIT practice, coordinating board and senior management searches, as well as CEO succession planning assignments. He also will oversee the firm's corporate officer's practice, coordinating searches for leadership positions in human resources, legal, finance,
Monster Worldwide Down Five Percent On The Year; Earnings Nosedive
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $186 million for the fourth quarter, a six percent drop compared with $211.2 million in the comparable quarter last year. Revenue from the Company's Careers – North America operations decreased four percent and revenue from Careers – International decreased nine percent year over year. The company reported a
Championscott Partners Places Chief Hr Officer At Opera Solutions
ChampionScott Partners has placed Tali Rabin as chief human resources officer at Opera Solutions. Ms. Rabin previously spent four years as senior vice president of human resources at 3i-MIND. Opera is a technology and analytics company committed to using science and technology to turn the raw material of big data into higher productivity, healthier bottom
Odgers Berndtson Recruits Managing Director for HarbourVest
Odgers Berndtson has recruited Kevin Warn-Schindel as a managing director at HarbourVest. Based in Boston he leads the company's real assets investment program which includes a focus on energy, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate. Mr. Warn-Schindel joins HarbourVest after 10 years as the group head and managing director of OPTrust Private Markets Group, an
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head Of Interim Consulting Practice
Sheffield Haworth has named Elizabeth Roberts as managing director and head of the firm's interim consulting practice. Ms. Roberts has 22 years of experience across financial services and professional services in the U.K. and Australia and will be continuing to build Sheffield Haworth’s independent consulting offering globally. She most recently led interim consulting across the
Another Shareholder Rights Law Firm Investigating Actions by CTPartners
A second shareholder rights law firm is investigating potential violations of federal and state law by CTPartners and certain officers and directors of the global search firm. Johnson & Weaver, LLP, a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York and Georgia, represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and
Medilink Consulting Launches Executive Search Division
Healthcare recruiter MediLink Consulting has created a new executive search division and appointed Amir Malik to launch the new service as director. Mr. Malik was previously with Consult Search & Selection, where he was executive search director, EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa] and international markets. MediLink’s new division will recruit for senior positions in
