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Why Interim CHROs Are Becoming Essential in a Rapidly Changing Workforce
When the role of a chief human resources officer or chief people officer is done well, it can be one of the broadest roles in an organization, according to a recent report from Business Talent Group (BTG), a Heidrick & Struggles company. “Not only are these executives critical human capital strategists charged with overseeing an organization’s end-to-end talent
Lancor Recruits CFO for Loxo
Executive search firm Lancor has helped to recruit Jimmy Gulick as the new CFO of Loxo. “The Lancor CFO team congratulates Jimmy Gulick on joining Loxo as chief financial officer,” Lancor’s Jamie Carter said in a LinkedIn post. “Jimmy is a multi-time CFO who brings deep enterprise and SMB SaaS expertise, successful private equity partnership experience, 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.
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
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?
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
The Impact of Interim Talent: Boosting Finance Teams with Flexibility and Expertise
Business leaders today are finding that hiring the right talent is hard. What people are looking for in their careers is constantly evolving, organizational needs are changing rapidly, and the economy is driving the need for companies to pivot as conditions change, according to Matt Shore, CEO of StevenDouglas. “The traditional employee model, while still effective
Gold Hill Associates Handling Chancellor Search for St. Louis Community College
Beaverton, OR-based Search firm Gold Hill Associates has been selected by St. Louis Community College to lead in its search for a new chancellor. St. Louis Community College is the largest community college system in Missouri and the second largest institution of higher education in the state with current credit enrollment each semester of almost
SandriWalsh Opens to Service New Zealand Market
Recruitment specialists Graeme Sandri and Tony Walsh have launched executive search and recruitment consultancy SandriWalsh. Both recruiters have long histories in helping New Zealand based clients build leadership capability. They are former managers and shareholders of Momentum, which will hold a minority shareholding in SandriWalsh. “Identifying and attracting leaders requires a thorough understanding of different
Newhouse + Noblin Names SVP of Business Development
Newhouse + Noblin, an executive search firm that specializes in placing attorneys, has promoted Beth Walker to principal and senior vice president of business development. Ms. Walker has been an active member of the Houston legal community for over a decade and leads Newhouse + Noblin’s continued efforts to serve the increasing demands of the
Alexander Hughes Adds Offices in Africa and Middle East
Alexander Hughes has expanded its global coverage by adding offices in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Cameroun, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. The recent additions bring the firm’s global coverage to 53 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. “I am pleased to welcome to Alexander Hughes our new African, Algerian
Korn Ferry to Conduct Wellcome Trust Chairman Search
U.K.-headquartered The Wellcome Trust has retained the services of Korn Ferry to find a new chairman to replace outgoing chair Sir William Castell. According to reports, Korn Ferry said the candidate must have “a strong interest in science” and have acted as a non-executive on another major board. The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable
Diversified Search to Hunt for CARE President and CEO
Diversified Search has been selected by CARE to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Helene Gayle has informed the company that she will be stepping down on July 1, 2015. Dale Jones, Diversified Search president, and Veronica Biggins, managing director, will lead the assignment. CARE is a leading humanitarian
Patrick Westerburger Selected New Board President for IRC Global Search Partners
Patrick Westerburger, managing partner at IRC Netherlands (Hagoort & Partners), has been selected as the new president of the board for IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC). Marco M. Alemagna (IRC Italy) and Rohan A. Carr (IRC Australia) have joined the board and Gaye Özcan (IRC Turkey) has been appointed to lead the EMEA region,
Kensington International Names Partner
Kensington International, the Chicago area offices of Career Partners International (CPI), has named Paul G. Schneider as a partner. In his new leadership role, Mr. Schneider will play a key role in growing the firm’s talent management business, which consists of leadership development, executive coaching, career transition services including outplacement, and executive search. “We are
Cielo Launches Talent Intelligence Search Engine
Cielo (formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House) has launched Talent Intelligence Search Engine, which provides a holistic view of the labor market at a detailed level. “We are committed to delivering innovative technologies and solutions that help our clients rise above the increasingly competitive market for skilled labor. Talent Intelligence offers a complex array of talent
Buffkin Group Finds CEO for Trivergent Health Alliance
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has recruited Raymond Grahe as chief executive officer of Trivergent Health Alliance. Mr. Grahe was the senior vice president and CFO for Hagerstown-based Meritus Health. Trivergent Health is a managed services organization formed to provide regional healthcare services to Frederick Memorial Hospital, Meritus Health, and Western Maryland Health System.
Reffett Associates Leading Senior Search Assignment for NABA, Inc.
Reffett Associates, Ltd. has been retained by the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA, Inc.) to lead in its search for a new vice president of resource development and to fill the newly created post of chief operating officer. The search will be led by Louis Montgomery Jr., senior managing director of the firm’s
Cohn Search Group Opens Doors to Serve Property/Casualty Industry
Cohn Search Group, an executive search firm exclusively dedicated to the property/casualty insurance industry, has opened its doors in Prairie Village, KN. Louis Cohn, founder and president, has nearly 10 years of property/casualty recruiting experience with a national insurance search firm. He brings a strong nationwide network of property/casualty professionals and established client companies to
RSA Makes New Appointments Across Europe
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has added to its expertise in Europe with the additions of Stefanie Blasi, Mateja Forstnaric, and Dr. Nicholas Draeger. Ms. Blasi will join RSA as an associate consultant where she will work with RSA interim divisions in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. She previously worked
Mid-Sized Companies Ready to Hire Can’t Find Qualified Talent
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) plan to hire more employees over the next year, yet those same companies are encountering a growing challenge that may hinder their expansion plans, according to the quarterly SMB Job Generation Outlook by executive search firm Lucas Group. The firm surveyed 400 SMB executives from various industries and geographic regions
Russell Reynolds Associates Taps CEO for Tecumseh Products Company
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has recruited Harold Karp as the new president and chief executive officer of Tecumseh Products Company. Mr. Karp, who became interim CEO in June, previously served as president and COO of Wolverine Tube for seven years. Tecumseh Products Company is a global manufacturer of hermetically sealed compressors for
JDG Associates Retained by Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) to lead in its search for a new chief investment officer. FRTIB is an independent Federal Agency in the executive branch responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). JDG Associates has been serving the executive recruitment needs
Futurestep Launches Talent Acquisition Solution Advisory Service
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has launched a new global Talent Acquisition Solution Advisory (TASA) consulting service. The new venture will led by Jonathan Brown, VP of global solutions, alongside the practice’s global leader, Mitzi Jordan, and its principle consultant for the EMEA region Guillaume Noirtin. Futurestep’s new offering enables
Egon Zehnder Adds to Houston Energy Practice
Egon Zehnder has added Todd Auwarter as a consultant in the firm's energy practice in Houston. He will serve energy and private equity clients across upstream, oilfield services, midstream, downstream, power, renewables, and related industries. Mr. Auwarter was previously a principal with Bain & Company, where he led numerous engagements in the energy sector, with
Elevation Acquired in Management Buy Out; Parkinson Lee Executive Search Launched
Specialist recruitment firm Elevation has been acquired by newly formed parent company, Elevation Consultancy Group, in a six-figure management buyout. The purchase of the business, established in 2010, was led by group managing director and Elevation founder Greg Parkinson and supported by fellow board director Lee Bhandal. Mr. Parkinson said the move marked the start
Spencer Stuart Heading Commissioner Search for CFL
Spencer Stuart has been selected by the Canadian Football League to lead in its search for a new commissioner. Current commissioner Mark Cohon has announced that he would not seek a renewal of his contract which expires next spring. The CFL is a professional sports league in Canada. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm
Lonergan Partners Finds New CMO for Avalanche Technology
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Bridget Warwick as vice president of marketing at Avalanche Technology. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer, partner. Most recently, Ms. Warwick was CMO of Nexenta Systems. “Bridget’s excellent knowledge of the storage market and intuitive customer-centric approach to marketing will be a great addition to the executive
C-Suite Envy: Most Top Executives Want to be CEO
Eighty-seven percent of executives would like to be CEO, according to a recent study released by Korn Ferry. However, data from the firm, based on leadership assessments of more than 2.5 million leaders over the past four decades, concludes that only 15 percent of executives are highly “learning agile” – a key predictor of success
Agilium Adds Reffett Associates and Ingenium Group to Network
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has added Reffett Associates, Ltd. and Tokyo-based The Ingenium Group to its organization — bringing its network to a total of 56 office locations worldwide. Reffett Associates was founded in 1992 as a privately-held executive search and professional services firm and it currently has offices located in Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC; Reston,
Norman Broadbent Interim Management Grows Retail and FMCG/Consumer Practice
Norman Broadbent Interim Management has added Jo Sands and Jason Oakley to the firm as directors in its retail and FMCG/consumer practice teams. Ms. Sands started her career in recruitment in 2001 moving into interim management across all disciplines at board level to senior management for the consumer & FMCG sectors in 2006. She has
Preston & Partners Recruits CEO for Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council
Preston & Partners has placed Valarie Cofield as chief executive officer of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council. Suzanne Fairlie, managing director of the Philadelphia office of Preston & Partners, led the engagement. Ms. Cofield has minority supplier development in her background, from her work in the area of diversity and affirmative action programming and
Parker Executive Search Retained by Southeast Missouri State University
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search been selected by Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) to lead in its search for a new president. As part of the commitment to an inclusive search process, Parker Executive Search held open forums on the SEMO campus this past week. The forums were intended to gather input on areas such as
Whitman Partners Launches CNO Search Practice
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has launched a CNO search practice to focus on the placement of chief nursing officers. Greg Masson, partner and healthcare team leader, will head the division and will be joined by Tyler Leonard who will serve as an executive recruiter in the new practice. Mr. Leonard previously worked for
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner to Aviation and Transportation Practice
Heidrick & Struggles has added John Davidson as a partner in the firm's global industrial practice where he will serve clients in the aviation and transportation sector. He will be based in Chicago. During his 16-year executive search career, Mr. Davidson has specialized in senior-level search assignments across the airline, general and business aviation, aircraft
Direct Consulting Associates Names Director for IT Services Practice
Direct Consulting Associates (DCA) has named John Yurkschatt as director of the firm’s IT services practice. In his new role, Mr. Yurkschatt will be driving sales and recruitment as well as implementing best practices. He previously served as DCA’s recruitment manager and has built a record for building executive recruitment teams. Direct Consulting Associates’ mission
ASLON Completes Search for OMNOVA Solutions
Executive search firm ASLON has placed Anne Noonan as the new president, performance chemicals, at OMNOVA Solutions. Ms. Noonan previously served as senior vice president and president of the industrial engineered products group of Chemtura Corporation. OMNOVA Solutions is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional and decorative surfaces for a variety of
DavenportMajor Retained by Westell Technologies for SVP Sales Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search is leading the search for a new senior vice president of worldwide sales for Westell Technologies, an Aurora, Illinois company that makes telecommunications equipment, such as DSL modems, for the home and small office, and outdoor equipment used by service providers. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive
