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EQU Advisory Leading Search Assignment for California State University, Chico
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently tapped by California State University, Chico (Chico State) to lead in its search for a new dean of the College of Business. Reporting to the provost and vice president of academic affairs, the dean of the College of Business serves as the lead academic and administrative officer for the
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Frankfurt
Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Frankfurt and appointed of Florian Kittler as global sector head—hospitality, travel & leisure. “The expansion reflects increasing demand from hospitality, travel, and lifestyle organizations for leadership partners who combine global reach with deep sector expertise, as the industry navigates international growth, digital transformation, and evolving client
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.
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
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?
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
Executive Search in 2024: Challenges, Trends, and Hopes for a Hiring Resurgence in 2025
For many search firms in almost all industry segments, 2024 has been a tough year. There are many reasons for the recent downturn, and some firms have experienced a dip in revenues for even longer, according to Tim Tolan, founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group. “Lots of changes are on the horizon
DHR Widens Ownership Stake In Rival CTPartners
Chicago-based DHR International, the sixth largest U.S. executive search firm, has increased it's ownership position in rival Top 10 recruiter CTPartners to more than five percent. DHR will shortly file a Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission to report its beneficial ownership of 449,501 shares in the company. A DHR insider believes the
Odgers Berndtson Adds Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure Practice Specialist in India
Odgers Berndtson has named Sandeep Vij as a partner in the firm's energy, manufacturing and infrastructure practice in India. Mr. Vii was the chief operating officer of Smiths Detection India and has previously held senior roles in world class multinational industrial and technology companies, including Schneider Electric, Cisco, Honeywell Automation and Johnson Controls. Alasdair Spink,
Executives Online Expands in the Netherlands
International interim management and executive recruitment firm Executives Online has expanded its Netherlands office with the appointment of Wilco Hendriks as managing partner. He is the fifth partner to join The Netherlands team and will be based in the Amsterdam office specializing in the transport, logistics and warehousing sectors. Mr. Hendriks brings 35 years’ experience
Egon Zehnder Heading CEO Search For Adidas
Egon Zehnder has been retained by Adidas to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Longtime CEO Herbert Hainer has recently struggled to meet profit targets. Adidas AG, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifestyle products worldwide. Founded in 1964, Egon Zehnder specializes in the recruitment and
Boyden Finds CEO for Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp.
Boyden has recruited Iain Vasey as chief executive officer of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. Mr. Vasey was previously the executive director of business development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. “Between 75-125 people were contacted about the position,” said Tim C. McNamara, Boyden managing partner. The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. is
Fox Rodney Search launches FRS Insight
Fox Rodney Search (FRS) has launched a new company called FRS Insight, designed to assist law and other professional services firms in finding quality talent. FRS Insight was created to support a client's lateral partner recruitment process by identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with a bad hire. FRS Insight will operate as a separate
Bells Oaks Executive Search Names Associate Partner
Atlanta-headquartered Bell Oaks Executive Search has named James Gates as an associate partner. Mr. Gates will be responsible for the sourcing and matching of candidates for Bell Oaks clients and developing new client relationships for the firm. Prior to joining Bell Oaks, he worked in development for Piedmont Healthcare. He also launched FotoIN, a technology
IIC Partners Adds Pearson Partners to Network
IIC Partners has added Dallas-based Pearson Partners International as its newest member firm. Pearson Partners was founded in 2002 by search industry veterans Robert Pearson and Keith Pearson. The firm specializes in C-suite, board of director and succession search placements across a wide spectrum of functional roles. “We are excited to work with the many
Brigham Hill Consultancy Recruits CFO for the Northeast School
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has placed Michal Anderson Allaire as the new chief financial officer for The Northwest School. Ms. Allaire joins from the Pacific Science Center, where she has been the chief financial and operating officer since 2009. Based in Seattle, The Northwest School is a day and boarding, college preparatory school,
MSA Executive Search Retained by Beebe Health to Find CEO
MSA Executive Search has been selected by Beebe Health in Lewes, Delaware to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Founded in 1916, Beebe Healthcare offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients a range of leadership placement and management solutions including
Diversified Search Appoints Dale Jones as CEO
Diversified Search has appointed current president Dale E. Jones as its chief executive officer. Judith M. von Seldeneck, founder of Diversified Search, will continue to play an active role in the firm as chairman. Mr. Jones, who joined Diversified in 2013, was previously vice chairman and partner at Heidrick & Struggles. “Dale has brought strategic
TalentRISE Selects New Leader
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based executive search firm, selected Rick Gray to join its staff as chief executive officer to execute on the company’s business plan and lead the development and implementation of its longer-term growth strategy. Mr. Gray previously managed the operations of Gray Talent Group, a Chicago-based talent agency representing professional actors performing locally, and
Dice Posts 16 Percent Q4 Revenue Increase; Up 23 Percent For Full Year
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $67.8 million, an increase of 16 percent from $58.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2013. Net income for the quarter totaled $6.5 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.12, compared a loss of $5.9 million or $(0.11)
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Owens & Minor
Heidrick & Struggles is leading the search for a chief executive officer for Owens & Minor. Current president and CEO James L. Bierman has announced his upcoming retirement. Owens & Minor is a distributor of national name-brand medical and surgical supplies and a healthcare supply-chain management company. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level
Caldwell Partners Recruits CFO for RioCan REIT
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Cynthia Devine as chief financial officer of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Elan Pratzer, managing partner, Canada for Caldwell Partners, headed the assignment. Ms. Devine was CFO at Tim Hortons from 2003 until 2014, and is a director of Empire Company Limited. RioCan is Canada's largest real estate
Penna Expands With New Appointments
Penna Plc has announced several new appointments to its executive interim and search practice. Marcus Lorenzo becomes the firm's new head of practice for the retail and consumer sectors. Mr. Lorenzo has 12 years’ experience in conducting executive search and developing talent management programs both in the U.K. and internationally for small and large businesses;
Notogroup Launches Source Talent Division
Notogroup Inc., parent company of Notogroup Executive Search, has launched Source Talent which will provide clients with candidates at manager and director level positions. Candie Fisher, principal of Notogroup, will serve as head of the Source Talent division which will be based out of the firm's Boulder office. “We created Source Talent in response to
Spencer Stuart Selected by MillerCoors to Conduct CEO Search
Spencer Stuart is currently heading the chief executive officer search for MillerCoors. Current CEO Tom Long plans to retire from the company in June. Chicago-headquartered MillerCoors brews, markets and sells the MillerCoors portfolio of brands in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm with 55 offices
Egon Zehnder Heading Chairman Search For RBS
Egon Zehnder has been retained by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to lead its search for a new chairman. RBS provides banking services to over 17 million retail customers. Founded in 1964, Egon Zehnder specializes in the recruitment and leadership solutions business with more than 400 consultants operating from 69 offices in 41 countries.
O’Neill Consulting Group Adds Managing Director In Washington, D.C.
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has named Thomas H. Dougherty as managing director in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Dougherty will assist in the expansion of the firm's industrial, aerospace, and defense practices. With over 25 years of functional expertise in P&L leadership, strategy, distribution, aftermarket, and business development, he most recently served as
B.E. Smith Adds Talent Acquisition Strategy Leader
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Lisa Carr as senior vice president, talent strategies. An experienced senior healthcare executive and talent acquisition leader, she will head the firm's talent strategies division. Ms. Carr was previously vice president of talent acquisition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. “We are seeing unprecedented demand for experienced leadership as healthcare
RSA Names Three New Consultants
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has expanded its consultant team with the additions of Beatriz de Luis, Maria-Angeles Garcia and Omar de Bary. In 2009, Ms. de Luis joined SEC Recruitment and spent three years focusing on the Spanish pharmaceutical market across a number of functional areas. In 2013,
McDermott & Bull Recruits CEO For Luminara Worldwide
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Elliott Resnik as the chief executive officer of Luminara Worldwide, LLC. Rod McDermott, managing partner, headed the search and partner Brandon Biegenzahn co-led on the assignment. Mr. Resnick spent 18 years as the CEO of GIFTCO, a home décor and giftware business. “Elliott’s deep experience in the home
William Spellman Executive Search Heading Assignment For University Of Delaware
William Spellman Executive Search has been selected by the University of Delaware to lead its search for a new director of admissions to replace Jose Aviles, who is leaving in May. Based in Webster, NY, William Spellman Executive Search specializes in recruiting high quality diverse pools for administrative positions in higher education.
Korn Ferry to Acquire Pivot Leadership
Korn Ferry has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pivot Leadership, a global provider of customized and scalable executive development programs. The transaction is expected to close on March 1. Pivot Leadership helps companies to implement their strategies and growth plans as well as their leadership development initiatives. The firm has expertise in providing
Ferguson Partners Appoints Managing Director in Chicago
Ferguson Partners Ltd. has added Larry Krema to its Chicago office as a managing director. Mr. Krema will work with the REIT practice, coordinating board and senior management searches, as well as CEO succession planning assignments. He also will oversee the firm's corporate officer's practice, coordinating searches for leadership positions in human resources, legal, finance,
Monster Worldwide Down Five Percent On The Year; Earnings Nosedive
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $186 million for the fourth quarter, a six percent drop compared with $211.2 million in the comparable quarter last year. Revenue from the Company's Careers – North America operations decreased four percent and revenue from Careers – International decreased nine percent year over year. The company reported a
Championscott Partners Places Chief Hr Officer At Opera Solutions
ChampionScott Partners has placed Tali Rabin as chief human resources officer at Opera Solutions. Ms. Rabin previously spent four years as senior vice president of human resources at 3i-MIND. Opera is a technology and analytics company committed to using science and technology to turn the raw material of big data into higher productivity, healthier bottom
Odgers Berndtson Recruits Managing Director for HarbourVest
Odgers Berndtson has recruited Kevin Warn-Schindel as a managing director at HarbourVest. Based in Boston he leads the company's real assets investment program which includes a focus on energy, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate. Mr. Warn-Schindel joins HarbourVest after 10 years as the group head and managing director of OPTrust Private Markets Group, an
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head Of Interim Consulting Practice
Sheffield Haworth has named Elizabeth Roberts as managing director and head of the firm's interim consulting practice. Ms. Roberts has 22 years of experience across financial services and professional services in the U.K. and Australia and will be continuing to build Sheffield Haworth’s independent consulting offering globally. She most recently led interim consulting across the
Another Shareholder Rights Law Firm Investigating Actions by CTPartners
A second shareholder rights law firm is investigating potential violations of federal and state law by CTPartners and certain officers and directors of the global search firm. Johnson & Weaver, LLP, a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York and Georgia, represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and
