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Friisberg & Partners International Opens New Office in New Delhi
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has opened a new office in office in New Delhi. Heading the New Delhi office is Dorota Cagiel, Friisberg’s managing partner in India. Ms. Cagiel brings a wealth of international and local expertise, specializing in consumer goods, alcohol/beverage, financial and professional services, private equity, and the industrial sector. Her insight into
Toronto’s Executive Search Market Heats Up Amid Talent Shortage
The Canadian job market in 2025 is showing signs of resilience despite ongoing economic pressures. While higher interest rates and slowing consumer demand have created challenges in sectors like real estate and retail, the country continues to experience steady demand for workers in healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. Immigration remains a key driver of labor
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Non-Profits Seek New Kinds of Leaders with Help from Search Firms
Executive search for the non-profit sector often mirrors broader hiring trends, with a distinct focus on leadership, strategic vision, and organizational impact. Recruiters say that non-profits, generally, are increasingly seeking executives and management teams who can provide strong leadership, articulate a compelling vision, and inspire stakeholders. Like most sectors, there is a growing emphasis on
JobPlex Acquires East Wing Group
JobPlex, a DHR International Company, has acquired East Wing Group Inc., a search firm owned by plastics veteran Russ Riendeau. Founded in 2000, East Wing Group is an executive search practice working with Fortune 1000 companies and mid-sized privately held organizations to recruit sales, marketing and management talent in packaging, plastics, medical device, pharmaceuticals, ecommerce
Harvey Nash Appoints Lead for Consumer and HR Practices
Global executive search firm Harvey Nash has appointed Andrew Simmonds as associate director of the firm’s consumer practice in Asia. He will be based in Harvey Nash’s Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. Mr. Simmonds has worked in both the U.K. and Hong Kong, and is a search specialist focused on the media, hospitality and
Trilogy Search Non+Profit Retained by Pivot Learning Partners
Executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been retained by Pivot Learning Partnersto lead in its search for a chief business officer. Chuck Pappalardo, managing partner, is handling the assignment for Trilogy. “With the assistance of Trilogy Search, we look forward to identifying a highly collaborative leader who exemplifies the core values of our organization,
Diversified Search Adds Managing Director in NY
Diversified Search has added Sharmila Anand to the firm's New York office as a managing director in the procurement and supply chain practice and a member of the firm's chief financial officer functional practice. Her primary industry focus is in consumer products and retail. Ms. Anand previously was managing director at a boutique firm where
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Healthcare Services Practice
Korn Ferry has named Kevin Palisi as principal in its global healthcare services practice. He will be based out of the firm’s Stamford office. Mr. Palisi previously served as director of talent acquisition for Magellan Health Services, a national specialty health services company. He led physician and clinical leadership recruitment across all divisions and oversaw
Brentwood Search Unveils New Client Oriented Consulting Service
In response to the expanding technology ecosystem, Brentwood Search, an El Segundo, CA-based executive search firm, is now offering a new client oriented consulting service to assess candidates. “There is a lot of movement from the Silicon Valley and the Bay Area to Southern California,” said Marcia Basichis, founding partner. “As more startup and established
Hanold Associates to Find New Board Members for Patrick Industries
Executive search firm Hanold Associates has been selected by Patrick Industries to find new members for its board of directors. Patrick Industries was founded in 1959 and is a manufacturer of building products and materials to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries in the U.S. Headquartered in Chicago, Hanold Associates specializes in assignments for
RPA Heading President Search for Shippensburg University
Executive search firm RPA Inc. is currently leading the search for a new president for Shippensburg University. Since its founding in 1871, Shippensburg University, one of 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), has been a leader in public higher education. RPA Inc. is a unique executive search and consulting firm
Euromedica Executive Search Expands in London
Euromedica Executive Search has named Tarquin Bennett-Coles as a client partner in its London office. Mr. Bennett-Coles brings global search experience in the placement of international executives and professionals across R&D, regulatory affairs, general management, marketing, finance, engineering and operations functions in the life sciences industry. He was previously a principal at Odgers Berndtson and
Allen Austin Appoints Senior Partner in Houston
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has added Mark Hordes as a senior partner in its Houston office. With over 30 years of experience in management consulting and in executive management, Mr. Hordes was a partner with Accenture for 10 years, and prior to that held senior leadership positions with Molten-Group Americas, Sinclair Group, Stratford
NES Global Talent Opens Office in Japan
NES Global Talent has opened a new office in Yokohama as recruitment activity continues at the firm. The office is managed by Yousef Ayub, who previously worked at the company’s office in Singapore. “The Japanese energy market is particularly interesting right now, both on the international stage and within the local domestic energy markets. With
B.E. SMITH Places CEO at Regional Health
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Brent R. Phillips as president and chief executive officer of Regional Health in Rapid City, SD. Formerly, Mr. Phillips served as senior vice president of medical group operations and then president of Greater Milwaukee South for Aurora Health Care. “Regional Health was seeking a forward-thinking senior healthcare executive
Lochlin Partners to Lead CEO Search for Metro
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has been retained by Metro to conduct a national search for the transit authority’s next general manager and chief executive officer. The position is being vacated by current GM/CEO Richard Sarles when he retires in early 2015. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created by an interstate
Slayton Search Partners Adds to Staff
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has named Geremy Cepin as executive vice president. Mr. Cepin previously led the executive search practice at Koltin Consulting Group, a boutique management consultancy in Chicago focused on the professional and financial services industries. He brings more than 15 years of executive search experience to Slayton with a
Designs on Talent Expands Client Services Team
Designs on Talent, a talent strategy and talent acquisition consulting firm, has appointed Gail Winans as the firm's vice president of client services. Leveraging a blend of executive search and corporate executive recruiting experience, Ms. Winans will be responsible for the firm's business development and client satisfaction activities. She will also serve as a talent
51job Posts 13 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS) reported third quarter revenues were $77.2 million, an increase of 13 percent for the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues for the quarter were $51.4 million, a 13.6 percent increase. “Hiring demand remained positive and we continued to focus on our customer acquisition efforts,” said Rick Yan, president and CEO. “We
Diversified Search Handling CEO Search for CARE
Diversified Search has been selected by CARE to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. After serving as president and CEO of CARE since April 2006, Helene Gayle has said she will step down in July 2015. Diversified president Dale Jones and managing director Veronica Biggins are heading the assignment. CARE’s mission is
Russell Reynolds Associates Retained to Fill Board Positions for Salix Pharmaceuticals
Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Salix Pharmaceuticals to identify experienced, highly qualified individuals to join its board of directors. Salix Pharmaceuticals is a specialist American pharmaceutical company that develops drugs and medical devices that prevent and treat various gastrointestinal disorders. With 44 offices and more than 350 executive search professionals, Russell Reynolds Associates
Options Group Appoints Senior Advisor
Global recruiting firm Options Group has named Bob Flohr as a senior advisor. Mr. Flohr will provide senior relationship management for the firm's key global accounts and assist in the continued development of the firm's products and services. Additionally, he will lead the development of a board of directors advisory practice. Mr. Flohr has been
Two-Thirds Consider Diversity Important When Evaluating Where to Work
As more companies are making their workforce diversity statistics publicly available, recruiting firm Glassdoor polled its community of active and passive job seekers to better understand the importance of diversity during the hiring process and during employment. The survey results underscore the value of showcasing diversity efforts when recruiting as two-thirds (67 percent) of those
Morgan Hunt Names Director of Regional Education Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruiter Morgan Hunt has appointed Sharon Bullock as board director of its regional education practice. Ms. Bullock has been working in recruitment for 26 years and previously spent 16 years working for ITN Mark Education. During her 16 year tenure at ITN Mark Education, she grew through the ranks from consultant at desk level
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for the American Hospital Association
Korn Ferry has been selected by the American Hospital Association to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO Richard Umbdenstock will finish an eight-year term as president and CEO at the end of 2015. The American Hospital Association is a professional association that seeks to promote quality healthcare provision by hospitals
DavenportMajor Fills Top Sales Post at Westell Technologies
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Skurla as senior vice president of worldwide sales of Westell Technologies. Mr. Skurla was previously vice president of sales for the NETGEAR service provider business unit. Westell Technologies is an Aurora, Illinois company that makes telecommunications equipment, such as DSL modems, for the home and small office, and outdoor
Whitham Group Continues Expansion
Whitham Group Executive Search has added Laura Bailey and Jody Davis to further develop its portfolio of regional and national accounts. Ms. Bailey comes with experience within the industry, having spent the last eight years at Davenport Major Executive Search as an executive recruiter for full life-cycle national and international executive search assignments in technology,
EQKI Greater China Merges to Become Charlesworth Sykes
Executive recruiter EWKI Greater China and Asia has merged with Aleppo Capital, an M&A deal-broking business, to become Charlesworth Sykes and Company. The firm will no longer be formally connected to the remaining elements of EWKI but it will keep intact an informal alliance with EWKI. Charlesworth Sykes is an independent management consultancy with a
Heidrick & Struggles Names Partner to HR Officers Practice
Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Brian Bark as a partner within the firm's human resource officers practice. He will be based in Philadelphia. With more than 22 years of experience specializing in human resources and talent acquisition, Mr. Bark joins the firm from Mercer where he spent 13 years and most recently served as a
Braswell Nees Group|Transearch International Selected to Lead CEO Search for Central Georgia Health Network
Braswell Nees Group|TRANSEARCH International has been selected by Central Georgia Health Network to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Partner Gene Nees is heading the assignment. Central Georgia Health Network (CGHN) is a clinically integrated network of more than 800 physicians and hospitals across middle Georgia dedicated to delivering greater quality
Spencer Stuart Heading Ceo Search For Sotheby’s
Spencer Stuart has been retained by Sotheby's to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO William Ruprecht is stepping down; he will remain with the company until a successor is named. Sotheby’s is the only global auction house that is a public company. Spencer Stuart is a Chicago-headquartered executive search
Frazer Jones Expands Commerce & Industry Practice
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones, part of The SR Group, has named Ketna Ramchandani as associate director within its commerce & industry team. Her focus is on recruiting HR professionals within the retail, luxury goods, e-commerce, travel and leisure sectors. Ms. Ramchandani has over 10 years of recruitment experience, most recently working for Ortus where
Cornerstone International Group Adds ECS Partners to Network
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search firm, has added Miami-based ECS Partners International as its newest member firm. ECS Partners is a boutique executive search firm operating in the U.S. and Latin America since 2004. Eduardo Comella, whose extensive experience in human capital management includes top positions in six countries, serves as president of
Adecco Group Posts Three Percent Revenue Gain; North America Up Five Percent
Adecco Group has posted third quarter revenues of €5.2 billion, up three percent year-over-year. In North America revenues were €986 million, an increase of five percent. Net income attributable to Adecco shareholders was €198 million compared to €190 million last year. “Revenue growth slowed compared to the first half, mainly driven by weaker growth in
