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How to Mitigate Rising Time-To-Hire Before You Lose Top Talent
Data indicates that time-to-hire is rising across industries. On the surface, this looks like a shift back to “normal” — returning to pre-pandemic levels from a period when the labor market was unusually volatile. However, a higher time-to-hire metric is detrimental for employers, according to a recent report from 180 Engineering. “Longer hiring cycles make it
Why “Reason for Departure” Matters on Short Tenures
A brief note explaining why you left a short role can flip a quick exit from a red flag into a credible, context-rich career move. In today’s job market, where economic shifts and unexpected challenges have led to an uptick in shorter tenures, candidates are frequently faced with the challenge of explaining rapid role changes,
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.
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
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?
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Wilson Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has named Spiro Papanicolaou as chief marketing officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jean-Francois Vezina, Mr. Papanicolaou will lead Wilson’s global marketing and revenue operations, with accountability for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand, and commercial performance across the business. “As we continue shaping the future of Wilson, marketing leadership will be critical to how
The New Finance Reality: Managing Capital Regimes, Not Just Cycles
Energy CFOs are navigating a changing financial landscape in which access to capital is becoming as important as movements in commodity markets. As public markets, private capital, infrastructure investors, project finance, and incentive-driven structures increasingly operate under different expectations, finance leaders are being asked to manage a far more fragmented environment. According to The Energists,
SPMB Recruits Chief AI and Data Officer for Ford Motor Company
SPMB Executive Search has placed Mano Mannoochahr as chief AI and data officer of Ford Motor Company. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Few leaders bring Mano’s combination of modern AI expertise, experience operating at enormous enterprise scale, and deep industrial grounding,” Mr. Doonan said. “That made him uniquely suited to help Ford translate the potential
Isaacson, Miller Assists Folger Shakespeare Library with CFO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Wendy Lin as the new CFO of Folger Shakespeare Library. Dan Rodas led the search with Stephanie Simon, and Robin Dougherty. Her arrival coincides with the start of strategic planning at the nearly 100-year-old organization, and she will guide financial analysis and operational execution under the leadership of Folger director Farah Karim-Cooper. Ms. Lin
Coulter Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer for NRG Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Claus Sundgreen as chief medical officer of NRG Therapeutics Ltd. Managing partner Kay Wardle led the assignment. “NRG was seeking a rare combination of clinical development expertise, neuroscience leadership, and deep knowledge of ALS. Our search focused on identifying leaders with a proven track record of advancing innovative therapies through critical
Flatiron Search Partners Appoints Partner
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Dan Rubin as partner. “Dan works with clients across the consumer landscape to place the right leaders in the right roles at the right time,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “He brings deep experience in retail and consumer goods, with particular expertise placing general
The Counteroffer Problem: What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know
Executive search assignments can unravel at the finish line for reasons that have little to do with candidate quality or cultural fit. Counteroffers have become an increasingly important consideration for search consultants and their clients as companies compete to retain proven senior leaders in a tight talent market. For organizations pursuing C-suite talent, understanding a
Furst Group Assists the American Society for Clinical Pathology with CEO Search
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Alexandra Brown as CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following her successful tenure as interim CEO over the past year. The selection was made after a national search and based on the recommendation from a search committee
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits President and CEO for Baltimore Community Lending
Following a comprehensive national search led by BroadView Talent Partners, Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) has hired Calvin Gladney as president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young led the assignment. He succeeds longtime Watchen Harris-Bruce, whose leadership has strengthened BCL’s position as a leading community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding access to capital and creating
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 162,000 in August as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little in August. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Asian declined to 3.2 percent in August.
Christian & Timbers Reports a 2.1 Percent Increase in C-Suite Compensation Among PE- Backed Tech Companies
Christian & Timbers has released its report titled Analysis of C-Suite Compensation Trends at Private-Equity Backed Tech Companies, part of its executive pay in focus series. This analysis is based on proprietary compensation data from 2024, encompassing over 100 PE-backed companies and more than 400 executives. The data includes information on base salaries, bonuses, and
Spelman & Johnson Group Heading Search For Oakland University
Executive search firm Spelman & Johnson Group has been retained by Oakland University to lead its search for a new vice president of student affairs. The VP of student affairs manages a $40 million budget to oversee student activities, the tutoring center, the health center, the counseling center, career services and housing. Oakland University is
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
