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Peña Search Seeking Executive Director for To Be Like Me
Peña Search is currently seeking a new executive director for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira are leading the assignment. With high demand for its core program(s) for school-aged children and ample opportunities to engage with corporations desiring to utilize more inclusive business practices, the next executive
The Unseen Drivers of Leadership Misalignment
Boards often treat executive recruiting like a precision fix: identify the capability gap, import the proven performer, and expect momentum to follow. But leadership isn’t installed into a vacuum—it lands inside a living system with habits, loyalties, and unwritten rules that shape what’s possible. When that system isn’t ready for the kind of authority, pace,
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
A Look at the Trends Impacting Executive Search Today
Recruiting top talent today is more complex than ever. Return to work, the ban on non-competes, and the critical importance of company culture are changing the way we approach executive search. But these are not the only factors influencing recruiting practices, according to Alissa Henriksen, co-founder and co-president of Grey Search + Strategy. “More trends
IIC Partners Names Global Board Appointments
IIC Partners has elected one new board member and reappointed four existing board members. The search group welcomes Bhavishya Sharma (New Delhi) elected as director, Asia Pacific, to the global board. Ruth Curran (Dublin), Todd Hohauser (Detroit) and Paul Lien (Beijing) have been reappointed as vice chair of EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific respectively. Charlotte
Stanton Chase Adds Director in Chicago Office
Stanton Chase International has added Steven W. Schroeder to its Chicago office as a director. Mr. Schroeder began his executive search career focusing on the industrial, manufacturing, and distribution sectors as a partner with Moriarty/Fox Inc. and as a managing director with Reilly Partners before launching Schroeder International LLC. In addition to his search experience,
The Atlantic Group Opens Office in Philadelphia
Executive search firm The Atlantic Group has opened an office in Center City, Philadelphia that will be led by managing directors Steve Mickus, Brandon Saylor, and Shilpa Sood. All three search professionals had the same roles at Magellan Search & Staffing in Philadelphia. With offices now in Philadelphia, New York City and Stamford, The Atlantic
DavenportMajor Recruits CEO for Pulse Electronics
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Twaalfhoven as chief executive officer at Pulse Electronics. Mr. Twaalfhoven joins Pulse from the investment firm Valuec B.V. in Hong Kong, where he served as president, with responsibilities for investing in and advising international technology companies. Pulse Electronics is a leading electronic components company. DavenportMajor is an executive search
Parker Executive Search Retained by University of South Carolina Beaufort
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search been selected by the University of South Carolina Beaufort to lead in its search for a new chancellor. Current chancellor Jane T. Upshaw has said that she will retire in August. The University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public university serving nearly 2,000 students with two campuses located in the
FiveTen Group Names CEO and Group Chairman
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has appointed Mark Carriban as chief executive officer and Chris Herrmannsen as group chairman. Mr. Carriban will take over strategic responsibility for the Group’s portfolio of specialist recruitment brands. He joins with more than 25 years’ recruitment experience, spending more than 20 years in the U.K. recruitment industry with
Korn Ferry adds Global Investment Banking & Markets Sector Specialist
Korn Ferry has added Noah Schwarz as a senior client partner in the firm's global investment banking & markets sector. Mr. Schwarz will be based out of the firm’s New York office. He was most recently an executive search consultant at CTPartners and prior to that was with Heidrick & Struggles. Mr. Schwarz also has
McGregor Boyall Strengthens U.K. Management Team
Executive recruiter McGregor Boyall has strengthened its U.K. management team with the hiring of Nina Adair as practice lead – human resources & talent management recruitment and Neil Price as senior appointments recruitment professional. Ms. Adair was previously an associate director at Hudson. Mr. Price most recently served as associate director, senior appointments, at Hudson.
Lonergan Partners Finds CEO for Benu Networks
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Dino Di Palma as chief executive officer at Benu Networks. The search was led by Mark Lonergan, founder and senior partner. Mr. Di Palma formerly served as chief operating officer at Acme Packet prior to its $2.1 billion acquisition by Oracle Corporation in February 2013. “Dino is one
TurningPoint Executive Search Fills Sales/Marketing Post for MadCap Software
TurningPoint Executive Search has placed Lee Phillips as vice president of sales and marketing for Madcap Software in San Diego. Mr. Phillips previously spent five years with IBM as its North America channel sales executive, big data & information management. MadCap Software is a trusted resource for thousands of companies around the globe for single-source,
HVS Executive Search Expands in Asia
HVS Executive Search has expanded into Asia; Mark Keith has rejoined the firm in the capacity of managing director – Asia Pacific. In his new role, Mr. Keith will be joined by colleagues Scott Chiesa and Celeste Murphy. Mr. Keith is a recognized authority on strategic human capital management in the hospitality industry, hotel openings
Gatti & Associates Adds HR Specialist Recruiter
Executive search firm Gatti & Associates named Alice Koehn Benson as as senior vice president, executive search. Ms. Koehn Bensonas will be playing a leading role in the expansion of the organization, and will focus on the search and placement of senior-level HR professionals nationally and across all industries. Prior to joining Gatti & Associates,
Globetec Solutions Group Opens Office in London
Executive recruiter Globetec Solutions Group has opened a new office in London. Globetec Solutions is an international search firm operating exclusively within the IT services, technology and consulting markets. The firm places candidates across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Fills CEO Post for Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has placed Carl Newman as chief executive officer of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. Mr. Newman will take over running Jackson’s Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport and other Jackson Municipal Airport Authority operations after a two-year stint as general manager of Houston’s George H.W. Bush Intercontinental Airport. According to reports,
JBK Associates Retained by Sylvester Manor for Executive Director Search
New Jersey-based JBK Associates International has been selected by Sylvester Manor, a not-for-profit historic plantation and organic educational farm located in Shelter Island, NY to conduct the search for its executive director. Julie Kampf, CEO and Howard Gross, managing director of JBK will be conducting the search on behalf of Sylvester Manor’s board of directors.
Egon Zehnder Makes Leadership Changes To Consumer Practice
Egon Zehnder has made changes to it’s consumer practice with Boston-based Dick Patton assuming leadership of the firm's global consumer business and Rory Finlay of Chicago taking over for Mr. Patton leading its consumer business in the U.S. The global consumer practice focuses on executive level search and leadership succession planning, executive assessment and development,
Delta Top Talent Names Financial Services Partner
Delta Top Talent of Mexico, a member of IIC Partners, has appointed Francisco Martin as a new financial services partner. He will be based in the firm’s Mexico City office. Since 2012, Mr. Martin has assisted in the search and selection of executives across Mexico. As a member of Delta Top Talent, he advises companies
One-Fourth of Companies Hiring for HR Positions
About one in four organizations (27 percent) are hiring for human resource positions in the last quarter of 2014, according to the results of the HR Jobs Pulse Survey released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Among the companies with HR position openings, HR generalists were in the highest demand (53 percent), followed
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CEO for ConnectYourCare
ChampionScott Partners has placed Steve Grieco as chief executive officer at ConnectYourCare (CYC). Most recently, Mr. Grieco served as CEO of SourceHOV. ConnectYourCare is an ABS Capital portfolio company providing health savings solutions to employers, health plans and banks. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
JDG Associates Places Executive Director at Justice Research and Statistics Association
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Jeffrey Sedgwick Ph.D., as the new executive director of the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA). Dr. Sedgwick is currently chair of the National Research Council’s Panel on Modernizing the Nation’s Crime Statistics and is co‐founder and managing partner of Keswick Advisors, a statistical analysis and policy
Penrhyn International Adds Whitney to Global Network
Penrhyn International has added Whitney Partners (New York) and its Asian affiliate, Whitney Correlate, to its global network. Whitney Partners is an established recruiter in all areas of financial services, across every industry vertical and product specialty. Gary Goldstein, CEO and co-founder, has been a leader in the executive search industry since 1983. Joining Mr.
Robin Judson Partners Adds Capital Markets and Financial Services Recruiter
Robin Judson Partners, an executive recruiting firm focused on hedge funds, private equity and investment banking, has added Drew Mandler to its team as a managing director. In this role, Mr. Mandler will serve as a senior recruiter focused on capital markets and financial services. He will be responsible for positions in research, marketing, trading,
Davies Park Executive Search Names Partner
Davies Park Executive Search has appointed Tony Kirschner as a partner. Mr. Kirschner has worked alongside Greg Longster in the firm’s Vancouver office since 2011 and has built a solid reputation as a leader both within the office and the community. He is an active member of the B.C. Human Resource Management Association and the
ADK Executive Search Recruits CEO for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
ADK Executive Search has recruited Carl D. Newman as the new chief executive officer of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field (HKS). Most recently, Mr. Newman served with the Houston Airport System as the GM of Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority provides transportation services and facilities at the
Shoemaker & Associates/Cornerstone Atlanta Selected by Craven Community College for President Search
Executive search firm Shoemaker & Associates/Cornerstone Atlanta has been selected by Craven Community College to lead its search for a president, replacing Catherine Chew Ph.D., the college’s sixth president, who will retire in 2015. The search will be conducted by Larry Shoemaker and Anne McNutt Ph.D., who leads the community college search practice for the
Sucherman Consulting Group Adds Media Specialist
Executive search firm Sucherman Consulting Group Inc. has added Richard Tackenberg as a senior consultant in its Los Angeles office. Mr. Tackenberg joins the firm after spending 20 years developing and producing content for multiple platforms and over seven years’ experience in media consulting and executive placement. His experience includes placement of media executives in
Stanton Chase Names Managing Director in Nashville
Stanton Chase International has named Guice Smith as managing director in Nashville. With a special emphasis in the healthcare industry, Mr. Smith has built C-level executive teams for hospitals, health systems, payors, consulting firms, and other service groups. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in helping clients identify and secure top performers in organizations
NES Global Talent Makes Acquisition in Norway
NES Global Talent has acquired Energy People, a provider of consultancy, advisory and manpower solutions to the energy industry in Norway. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. It is the firm’s second acquisition in Norway, following the purchase RC Consultants (RCC) earlier this year. Both Energy People and RCC will rebrand as NES
Martin Partners Places CEO at Climax Portable Machining
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Thomas Cunningham as the new chief executive officer at Climax Portable Machining. Mr. Cunningham was previously group managing director at The Manlif Group. Climax is a global engineered products manufacturing company backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to
Pinton Forrest and Madden Handling Search for Doctors of BC
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden is currently leading in the search for a new executive director of member & internal services for the Doctors of BC. Doctors of BC’s mission is to make a meaningful difference in improving healthcare for British Columbians by working alongside members to achieve quality patient care through engagement,
Career Partners International Adds Locations in Greece, Norway, Switzerland and California
Career Partners International (CPI) has named eight new global office locations throughout Greece, Norway, Switzerland and Southern California: Intersystems Consulting, based in Greece; Medvind Personal AS, based in Norway; Organisation & Training Partners AG, based in Switzerland; and Jo-Anne Smith & Associates, based in California join the 72 partner firms in 47 countries that make
