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Anthem Executive Assists Texas A&M International University with President Search
Executive recruitment firm Anthem Executive has helped to recruit Christopher Maynard as the new president of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The board’s decision on August 28th to name him the sole finalist for the position followed recommendations from Anthem Executive and Texas A&M University System chancellor Glenn Hegar. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Pablo
CIO Partners Seeking New IT Leader for RaceTrac
Chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly in demand today due to the accelerating pace of digital transformation across industries. As organizations strive to harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analytics, the CIO has become a critical figure in driving this change. Modern CIOs are no longer just IT
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.
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
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?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
A Look at the Trends Impacting Executive Search
With over two decades of experience in the executive search industry, countless trends have impacted the way Grey Search + Strategy approaches their work. “Today, clients are navigating a complex web of emerging technologies, new regulations, changing workplace dynamics, and shifting company and candidate expectations,” the firm said. In this article, Grey Search + Strategy
Monster Names New CEO Amid Revenue Declines
Timothy Yates, a director at Monster and former chief financial officer, is taking over as CEO following the resignation of Sal Iannuzzi, the firm’s chairman, president and CEO. Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) posted revenues of $191 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, a three percent drop compared with $197 million in the comparable
Kerridge & Partners Adds Search Practice Director
New Zealand-based search firm Kerridge and Partners has named Kathryn Cross as a director in its executive search practice. In this role, Ms. Cross will apply her management consulting approach to develop Kerridge & Partners’ search process, contributing to the growth of the practice as a whole. She has a wealth of experience in the
J. Carpenter and Co. Places CEO at Petmate
Executive search firm J. Carpenter and Co. has placed Alice Tillett as chief executive officer of Petmate. For the past six years Ms. Tillett served as president of Pacific Cycle, a $500 million global cycling portfolio including brands such as Schwinn, Mongoose, Ironhorse, and Instep. Petmate creates innovative products pet families prefer for home, travel
Caldwell Partners Recruits CFO for Calloway REIT
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has recruited Peter Sweeney as chief financial officer of Calloway REIT. Elan Pratzer, managing partner in Canada, and consultant Tracy Posner headed the assignment. Mr. Sweeney is a recognized financial leader, having previously served in a number of senior financial roles, most recently as CFO of Allied Properties Real Estate
Boyden Adds to Financial Services Practice in Hong Kong
Boyden has added Stephen Leung to its Hong Kong office as a partner in the firm’s global financial services practice. Mr. Leung has 20 years’ experience in the financial sector, most recently serving as regional northeast Asia sales director – investors & intermediaries, transaction banking for Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong. Previously, he was
Fesa Expands with Two New Partners
Fesa Global Executive Search has named Renata Klee de Vasconcellos as director and partner where she will work in the firm’s IT/telecom & media practices and Pedro Folque de Almeida as vice president and partner of the firm's industrial and infrastructure practices. With more than 15 years of experience in executive search, Ms. Klee de
Hudson Global Posts Flat Revenues
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted third quarter 2014 revenues of $163 million, flat year-over-year. During the quarter, Asia Pacific reported a 15 percent gross margin growth on a year-over-year basis, helped by 27 percent growth in China. Gross margin in the U.K. and Europe remained largely flat despite strong performances in Belgium and Spain, with 15
Korn Ferry Heading President Search for Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Korn Ferry has been retained by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to lead in its search for a new president. Current president Charles Irving Plosser will retire on March 1st after more than eight years in the position. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank
Boardwalk Consulting Heading CEO Search for the Community Foundation
BoardWalk Consulting has been retained by The Community Foundation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Darcy Oman, The Community Foundation’s top executive, will retire by the end of next year. Established in 1968, the publicly supported, tax-exempt Community Foundation provides the organizational infrastructure for local philanthropy. BoardWalk Consulting, a member
Lochline Partners Recruits CFO for Diversified Investments
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Jennifer A. Mintz as chief financial officer of Diversified Investments. Ms. Mintz formerly served as vice president and fiduciary advisor at the Bank of Hawaii. Diversified Investments, acquires, operates, and sells portfolios of institutional grade Recreational Vehicle Resort properties. Lochlin Partners is based in the Washington, D.C.,
Cejka Executive Search Finds CEO for Massena Memorial Hospital
Cejka Executive Search has recruited Robert G. Wolleben to serve as the new chief executive officer for Massena Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wolleben is the acting chief executive officer of the Dr. John Warner Hospital in Clinton, Ill. MMH is a full-service community hospital with its medical staff including over 47 physicians in over 15 specialties.
Cornerstone International Extends Brand to Prague
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search firm, has established a presence in Prague to serve the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Cornerstone Prague will consist of Challenge CZ and its partner iC Talents, specialists in HR & management consulting services. Managing partners in Cornerstone Prague are Mila Kubikova and Ales Jirec; both with extensive experience
Executive Search Partners Adds It Specialist In Atlanta
Executive Search Partners has added Bill Rogers as a new partner in Atlanta. Mr. Rogers held the CIO/VP information technology position at global companies including Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Goss International. He has also been an advisor to CXOs at Dell, SAP, DirecTV, DJO Global, Dept. of Homeland Security, Lucent Technologies, and a number of
Dice Posts 29 Percent Revenue Increase
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX) posted revenues of $67.6 million, an increase of 29 percent from $52.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2013. This was due primarily to revenues from businesses acquired over the past year, which contributed $13.2 million of growth in the quarter. The company’s net income for the quarter totaled $9.5 million, resulting
Andersen Partnership Acquires SearchBank China
Andersen Partnership, recruiting specialists in the insurance, banking, accounting and technology markets, has acquired executive search firm SearchBank China. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Shanghai and managed by recruitment veteran Adrian Hawkins, SearchBank has offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chong Qing. Tom Birch, who previously managed Stirling Andersen
hrQ Adds SVP in San Francisco
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has added John Anderson as senior vice president – Western region in San Francisco. Mr. Anderson has more than two decades’ experience in HR in enterprise software, digital and social media companies; he more recently served as chief people officer
DHR Places Americas Head For Shine International
DHR International has placed Ted Bookstaver as senior vice president and head of the Americas at Shine International. Managing director Sean Scanlon and senior associate Ian Thompson led the search. Mr. Bookstaver previously served as senior vice president of International sales at Eye Works International Distribution in California. Shine International is a leader in handling
Trilogy to Lead Two Executive Searches for Bioptix
Executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been retained by BiOptix to lead two executive searches on behalf of the optical biodetection company. The positions are vice president, biochemistry and senior director, sales. Chuck Pappalardo is handling the assignments on behalf of Trilogy. BiOptix Diagnostics is a privately held firm based in Boulder, Colorado, with
Women’s Share Of European Board Seats Increases To More Than 20 Percent Says Egon Zehnder Study
More than 20 percent of directors on large European company boards are women, a significant increase from 15.6 percent just two years ago and a jump from eight percent in 2004, according to the current Egon Zehnder European Board Diversity Analysis report. European boards have also progressed in other aspects of diversity; today, nearly one-third
Albertini Group and Pena Search Consulting Merge to Form Kingsley Gate
Albertini Group and Pena Search Consulting have merged into a single executive search firm called Kingsley Gate. Based in Dallas, The Albertini Group served the technology, telecommunications, medical device, education, and consumer sectors. They were recognized for placing women board members and for having an investment track record with exponential returns. Pena Search Consulting was
CDI Corp. Records Six Percent Revenue Increase; MRI Up 3.5 Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $295.7 million, an increase of 6.4 percent, compared to $277.9 million a year ago. The company reported net income $5.4 million, an increase of 19.3 percent versus the prior- year third quarter, or $0.27 per diluted share, versus net income of
D. Hilton Associates Heading CEO Search for Greylock Federal Credit Union
The Woodlands, Texas-headquartered executive search firm D. Hilton Associates has been selected by Greylock Federal Credit Union to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Marilyn L. Sperling, who has served as its president and CEO the past four years, plans to retire by the end of 2015. Greylock Federal Credit Union
Perrett Laver Retained by Singapore Management University for Provost Search
Global executive recruiters Perrett Laver is currently working with Singapore Management University on the appointment of a new provost. Professor Rajendra Srivastava is stepping down as provost and deputy president at the end of August 2015. A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished
Latin America Executive Search Consultants Grows Colombia and Central America Presence
Latin America Executive Search Consultants has established a presence in Colombia and Central America with the appointment of Alina Alvarez in Bogota, the firm’s fifth office. Ms. Alvarez was formerly an American business development executive with the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund. “By bringing together five well-established practices and serving the region seamlessly, this expansion is
Alternative Group Launches Venture in Ireland
Alternatives Group, a marketing and recruitment group co-founded in 2000 by Sandra Lawler, has launched Alternatives Elect, an executive search service aimed at the Irish market. Alternatives has appointed an advisory board for the new venture, which includes former senior Ulster Bank executive Carol Bolger, internet entrepreneur Niall Harbison, InterTradeIreland chief executive officer Liam Nellis
Higgins Executive Search Adds Consultant
Higgins Executive Search/Leaders & Co. has added Kimberley Puhach as a consultant in Winnipeg. Ms. Puhach was previously a strategic advisor for the Manitoba Government with an emphasis on skills training and development, engaging with the private sector, education, labor and community agencies/organizations. Previously, she worked in the non-profit sector on organizational development specifically relating
Hulce Associates Finds COO for Asbury Automotive
Hulce Associates has recruited David W. Hult as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Asbury Automotive. Mr. Hult previously served as COO of RLJ McLarty Landers. Asbury is a $5.3 billion automotive retailer located in Duluth, GA, an Atlanta suburb. Hulce Associates is an executive search firm specializing in financial officers recruitment for
Work&Partners Retained by Merrill Communications
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been selected by Merrill Communications, LLC to lead in its search for a new chief marketing officer. Merrill Communications is a provider of outsourced solutions for complex, regulated and confidential business information. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for top management consulting organizations, technology firms and corporations.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Five Percent Revenue Increase
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted third quarter revenues of $125.8 million, an increase of five percent from revenues of $119 million a year ago. Executive search and leadership consulting net revenue increased 2.7 percent year over year, or $3.1 million, to $115.5 million. The improvement was driven by performance in Europe, where revenue
Diversified Search Appoints Vice Chairman
Diversified Search has appointed Henry J. Scherck III (Terry) as vice chairman; he will continue to serve as a managing director in the firm's global life science practice. In this broader capacity, Mr. Scherck will focus on growing Diversified's life science practice with key clients in North America and globally, increasing the firm's impact in
Study Finds 10 Men for Every Woman Present in Biotech Boardrooms
Female board directors in U.S. & E.U. biotech companies account for only 9.7 percent and 11.2 percent of positions respectively, and only four percent of company chairpersons are female, according to a new gender diversity report, “Diversifying the Outlook – The X&Y of Biotechnology Leadership,” published by biotechnology-focused search firm Liftstream Ltd. The research covers
