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Sheffield Haworth Partners with Winpe ProClub Mentorship Program
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has partnered with Winpe ProClub Mentorship Program, aiming to help expand the careers of high-potential women in private equity, venture capital, and their portfolio companies. “At Sheffield Haworth, we are deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the investing industry,” said Avaneesh Raghuvanshi, head, financial services and private equity
BoardWalk Consulting Appoints CEO
Executive search firm BoardWalk Consulting has named Crystal Stephens as managing director and CEO. She succeeds Sam Pettway, who founded BoardWalk in 2002 and will continue to serve as founding director. Mr. Pettway will remain active in market development, select client engagements, and the continued growth of the firm’s reputation. “For 23 years, BoardWalk’s focus has been simple but
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
Understanding Organizational Culture
Culture is a complex construct and, as you’d expect, measuring it is equally as complex. The best approach to understanding a company’s culture is by taking a holistic measurement approach, according to Jeffrey Hanrahan, Ph.D, director of organizational optimization, TI Verbatim Consulting, a culture assessment and DEI-oriented consulting firm. “This includes a combination of survey
Odgers Berndtson Retained by PGA European Tour for CEO Search
Odgers Berndtson has been selected by the PGA European Tour to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. The search is being led by partner Simon Cummins. Current CEO George O’Grady is stepping down. The PGA European Tour operates a broad range of business initiatives essential to its primary mission of administering professional
Stanton Chase Taps Board-Level Advisory Director
Stanton Chase International has said that Peter W. Stanton, a veteran financial services and search executive, has joined its Miami office as a board-level advisory director. As an advisory director, he will consult with the Stanton Chase offices on issues related to the financial sector and how they specifically relate to searches and executive leadership
Edgar Stewart Selection Strengthens Staff
Scottish recruiting firm Edgar Stewart Selection (ESS) has appointed Craig Jackson and Alan Wallace as directors. Mr. Jackson joins the firm from Eden Scott, where he was business development & client operations manager. Mr. Wallace was promoted from associate director. He specializes in the oil and gas and technical manufacturing sectors. Headquartered in Edinburgh and
680 Partners Recruits CEO For Crowdtwist
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Scott Matthews as the chief executive officer with Crowdtwist. Ross Freeman led the assignment for 680 Partners. Mr. Matthews was formerly the CEO of WebCollage. CrowdTwist provides multichannel loyalty & analytics solutions for industry leading brands such as Pepsi, Nestle, VIZIO, Lean Cusine, Barclay's, Tom's, Lenovo, Zumiez and others.
Esgi Completes Senior Search For Xerox Public Sector
Executive search firm ESGI has recruited Juliane Swatt to the role of senior vice president, enterprise sales for Xerox Public Sector. Ms. Swatt was previously with IBM responsible for the company's public sector strategy. “We are thrilled to have been able to help Xerox hire Juliane to lead their public sector efforts,” said Evan Scott,
O’neill Consulting Group Adds Former U.s. Congressional Candidate
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has added Cormick Lynch as an associate client services manager. Most recently, Mr. Lynch was a candidate for U.S. Congress in Rhode Island's 1st District. He brings experience working in fund accounting at JP Morgan Chase where he managed cash activity for over 40 private-equity funds. Previously, he served
Mansfield & Associates Opens U.K. Office
Global search firm Mansfield & Associates, Ltd. has opened a new office in the U.K. and appointed Sharron Sweetnam as regional director. Ms. Sweetnam was a founding partner of Sweetnam Associates, a firm specializing in project funding facilitation and business development initiatives worldwide. Ann Mansfield, president and founder of Mansfield & Associates, said: “We continue
Korn Ferry Adds Senior Client Partner in Vancouver
Korn Ferry has added Caroline Jellinck as a senior client partner and member of its global technology and board & CEO services practice. Ms. Jellinck will be based out of Korn Ferry’s Vancouver office. Previously, she as a partner at Odgers Berndtson where she worked extensively with boards of directors and CEOs, conducting international senior
CTPartners Downgraded By Zacks
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has been downgraded by Zacks from an outperform rating to neutral in a recently issued research report. The investment research firm currently has a $16.80 price objective on the stock. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at TheStreet downgraded shares of CTPartners from a
McDermott & Bull Recruits CEO for Sourcing Solutions
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Mike Rubin as chief executive officer of Sourcing Solutions. The assignment was led by Rod McDermott, managing partner and co-founder of McDermott & Bull Executive Search. Previously, Mr. Rubin worked for technology companies in senior leadership positions, including Compaq Computer, Alta Vista/Shopping.com, Broadcom, and Epson America. “Sourcing Solutions
Boyden Heading Search for City of Dryden
Boyden has been retained by the City of Dryden in Ontario, Canada to lead its search for a chief administrative officer. John Cummings has been serving as its interim CAO while it searches for his permanent replacement. Dryden is the second-largest city in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located on Wabigoon Lake. Boyden
Caldwell Partners Posts 20 Percent Revenue Gain
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. posted Q1 2015 revenues of $12.4 million, up 20 percent from revenues of $10.3 million a year ago. U.S. revenues increased 24 percent to $8.1 million from revenues of $6.5 million last year while revenues from Canadian operations were up 12 percent to $4.2 million. "We have seen solid year-over-year
Spencer Stuart and WCD Launch Initiatives to Boost Boardroom Diversity
Spencer Stuart and WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) have launched a series of global initiatives to boost diversity in boardrooms both from the supply side and the demand side. Joint Spencer Stuart and WCD initiatives include: Working with Professor Boris Groysberg of the Harvard Business School and research partner Deborah Bell to launch a major global board survey
Allen Austin Adds New Partner In Houston
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has added Dale Allardyce as a partner in its Houston headquarters. Mr. Allardyce brings over 30 years of broad-based senior level executive and consulting experience and expertise in the retail, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and industrial sectors to retained search and consulting. He formerly served as president of CellStar
Championscott Partners Recruits CMO For Nintex
ChampionScott Partners has placed Russ Mann as chief marketing officer at Nintex. Prior to joining, Mr. Mann was the chairman and CEO of Covario, a combined global search, social and content marketing software company and digital ad agency that he co-founded. Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Nintex is a leader in workflow automation. ChampionScott Partners is
EFL Associates Retained By Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association
Executive search firm EFL Associates has been selected by the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director, Mary Most Vanek, will retire on Jan. 27. Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association serves over 250,000 current and former public employees from over 2,000 local units of
NGS Global Opens New Office In Seoul
NGS Asia Executive Search Ltd. (NGS Global) has opened a new office in Seoul, South Korea to be led by Cindy Yang, NGS Global managing partner. Ms. Yang has 14 years of experience conducting senior-level executive search assignments, with special emphasis on the consumer, technology and life science industries. Her client base includes multinational companies
HVS Executive Search Adds VP In Atlanta
HVS Executive Search has appointed Bill Conn as vice president in the firm's Atlanta office. Mr. Conn brings over 20 years of executive sales and sales management experience in the food service industry including nine years in executive search. Prior to joining HVS, he was vice president of national accounts for private label coffee manufacturer
Eton Bridge Partners Makes Additions To Staff
Executive search and interim management partnership Eton Bridge Partners has named Charlotte Payne as a researcher for executive search within the firm's HR practice, focusing on senior level assignments. Ms. Payne previously spent five years as a senior researcher with boutique executive search firm Sam Allen Associates and has particular expertise in consumer-focused sectors. The
Spencer Stuart Finds CEO for the National Investor Relations Institute
Spencer Stuart has placed James Cudahy as president and chief executive officer of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI). Mr. Cudahy, who is currently the head of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), takes over in March. Founded in 1969, NIRI is the professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication
Heidrick & Struggles Places President and CEO at Carbonite
Heidrick & Struggles has recruited Mohamad Ali as the next president and chief executive officer of Carbonite, Inc. Mr. Ali joins Carbonite from Hewlett-Packard Co., where he served as chief strategy officer. Carbonite is a provider of cloud and hybrid backup and recovery solutions for businesses. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive
ZW HR Consulting Appoints Country Manager In Singapore
Search firm ZW HR Consulting has appointed Mervin Chui as country manager for its Singapore operations. Mr. Chui will be responsible for leading and driving all of ZW HR Consulting's Singapore operations as well as focusing on business growth and investment opportunities in Singapore and South East Asia. He has more than a decade’s worth
Cross Border Hiring Split Among International Companies
Among companies with offices in countries outside of where their headquarters are located, plans to conduct searches for executives in foreign offices during the year ahead were evenly split. Fifty percent said they were planning to conduct searches while the other half said they were not, according to InterSearch Worldwide. Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of
Faithsearch Forms Alliance With 5by5
FaithSearch Partners has formed a strategic communications partnership with Nashville-based marketing and digital agency 5by5. “We are delighted to be partnering with an agency with such extraordinary creative and business talent. It was important in our firm selection process to identify and evaluate the top firms in the country who not only understand our faith-based
SSI-Search Completes Assignment For Duke Medicine
Recruiting firm SSi-SEARCH, Inc. has placed Eric Poon M.D. as chief health information officer for Duke Medicine. Most recently Dr. Poon served as vice president and chief medical information officer for Boston Medical Center (BMC) and associate professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. Duke Medicine is an academic and health care system.
WK Advisors Heading VP Search For Wellstar Health System
WK Advisors, a division of Witt/Kieffer offering mid-level executive search consulting services, has been selected by WellStar Health System to lead its search for a new vice president of emergency services, a new position that will work closely with the system COO and other operational leaders to plan, direct, and execute the long-term and short-term
NES Global Talent Adds Two Associates In Glasgow
NES Global Talent has said that Lee Anderson has re-joined the firm as associate director in its Glasgow office. Mr. Anderson, who has 17 years of engineering and technical recruitment experience, previously worked at First People Solutions in Glasgow. Before that he worked at NES Global Talent for seven years, joining the firm as a
Lucas Group Expands In Tampa
Search firm Lucas Group has named Vincent Gagliano as managing partner in its accounting & finance practice group. Mr. Gagliano will expand the firm's Tampa branch. He joins Michael Decker, Tampa managing partner for the firm’s information technology division, in guiding a team of recruiters dedicated to the Florida market. Mr. Gagliano served as director
Hays Acquires 80 Percent Of Veredus Corp.
Hays plc, a U.K.-based executive recruiting firm, has acquired 80 percent of Veredus Corp. for an initial consideration of approximately $44 million, on a cash free / debt free basis. The remaining 20 percent of equity in Veredus will be retained by the selling shareholders, all of whom will continue in their senior leadership roles
Korn Ferry Heading Search for Atlanta Falcons
Korn Ferry has been selected by the Atlanta Falcons to identify head coaching candidates. Former coach Mike Smith was fired after the team experienced back-to-back losing seasons. Korn Ferry has assisted in the searches that landed Andy Reid in Kansas City and Bill O'Brien in Houston in the past several years. Korn Ferry, based in
Ken Clark Partners Taps CFO For Worldwide Clinical Trials
Ken Clark Partners LLC has placed Anthony Doyle as chief financial officer of Worldwide Clinical Trials. Linda Chisholm, consultant for Ken Clark Partners LLC, led the assignment. Mr. Doyle was formerly with World Book Inc. Worldwide Clinical Trials’ mission is to facilitate the development of life-changing medicines by integrating clinical trials methodology, operational acumen and
