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Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits CFO for the Cleveland Institute of Art
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has assisted in the recruitment of Melanie Walker as vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer of the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “We’re thrilled to welcome Melanie as CIA’s next vice president of business affairs and CFO,” said president and CEO
August Leadership Expands in Dubai
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Shazeaa Ingar as a partner, based in Dubai. “Shazeaa is an experienced organizational psychologist and leadership advisor with a strong track record supporting boards, CEOs, and senior executives across global markets,” August Leadership said in a LinkedIn post. “She brings deep expertise in executive assessment, board effectiveness, and
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
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
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
Preparing for 2025: How Shifting Work Trends and AI Are Reshaping Employee Engagement
Employees are grappling with multiple shifts in the ever-changing landscape of work. Layoffs and high levels of executive turnover continue to disrupt multiple industries. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are unlocking new opportunities as well as stoking fears around job security. And almost five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are still
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
Heidrick & Struggles Heading General Counsel Search for GM
Heidrick & Struggles is currently leading the search for a new general counsel for General Motors. Mike Millikin, the automaker's current general counsel, will retire after his replacement is named. Detroit-based General Motors Corp., one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. Heidrick &
Myers Mcrae Completes Search For Albany State University
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed Alicia J. Jackson Ph.D. as dean of the college of business at Albany State University. During her career, Dr. Jackson has served as dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University and as interim dean and dean of the College of Business and Information Science
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head Of Interim Consulting Practice
Search firm Sheffield Haworth has named Elizabeth Roberts as managing director and head of its interim consulting practice in London. With 22 years of experience across financial services and professional services in the U.K. and Australia, Ms. Roberts joins the firm from Leathwaite where she led the firm's interim practice and grew the offering across
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Supply Chain Practice
Korn Ferry has appointed Mehrab Deboo as a member of the firm's global supply chain search practice. He will be based out of Korn Ferry's Chicago office and become a member of the global industrial and consumer practices. Mr. Deboo brings more than 12 years of executive search experience, having successfully developed and managed searches
Egon Zehnder Adds Consultant To Toronto Office
Egon Zehnder has added Adam Dean as a consultant in its Toronto office. He is an active member of the firm’s financial services practice. Mr. Dean focuses on the asset management, wealth management, insurance, wholesale banking and private equity sectors. He also serves energy and infrastructure clients across North America. Mr. Dean was previously special
