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McDermott + Bull Expands in Texas
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has appointed Ryan Harmon as managing director in its Texas office. Based in Dallas, he will play a key role in supporting McDermott + Bull’s national clients while advancing the firm’s continued growth and investment across the Texas market. “We’ve developed a strong and growing client base across Texas, and Ryan’s addition
Upskilling and Reskilling for a Future-Ready Workforce
With talent shortages continuing to intensify, organizations around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to upskill and reskill their current workforce. This growing focus on internal capability development is driven by the pace of technological change, evolving business models and shifting employee expectations, a recent report from Kestria explained. According to the Kestria Global Leadership
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 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
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
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
Unlocking Potential: How AI Coaching and Strategy Are Transforming Personal and Business Growth
In an era where time is precious and personal development is increasingly valued, AI coaching has emerged as a powerful tool to accelerate goal achievement and personal growth. By combining real-time insights, data-driven strategies, and personalized guidance, AI coaching platforms and applications offer users an experience that is both customized and scalable, according to a
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Life Sciences & Government Affairs Partner in China
Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Jonathan Zhu as partner within the firm's global life sciences & government affairs practices, based in Shanghai. Mr. Zhu has accumulated more than 20 years of professional experience gained in both the private and public sectors. He was one of the first Chinese-American lobbyists working for an established Washington, D.C.-based
CTPartners Adds To San Francisco Office
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Vincent Saunders as a principal in its San Francisco office. He will be a member of the firm’s global financial services practice. Mr. Saunders has over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector developing proven expertise across team-building, strategic planning, finance, fundraising, investing and nurturing long-term relationships.
JobPlex Acquires East Wing Group
JobPlex, a DHR International Company, has acquired East Wing Group Inc., a search firm owned by plastics veteran Russ Riendeau. Founded in 2000, East Wing Group is an executive search practice working with Fortune 1000 companies and mid-sized privately held organizations to recruit sales, marketing and management talent in packaging, plastics, medical device, pharmaceuticals, ecommerce
Harvey Nash Appoints Lead for Consumer and HR Practices
Global executive search firm Harvey Nash has appointed Andrew Simmonds as associate director of the firm’s consumer practice in Asia. He will be based in Harvey Nash’s Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. Mr. Simmonds has worked in both the U.K. and Hong Kong, and is a search specialist focused on the media, hospitality and
Trilogy Search Non+Profit Retained by Pivot Learning Partners
Executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been retained by Pivot Learning Partnersto lead in its search for a chief business officer. Chuck Pappalardo, managing partner, is handling the assignment for Trilogy. “With the assistance of Trilogy Search, we look forward to identifying a highly collaborative leader who exemplifies the core values of our organization,
Diversified Search Adds Managing Director in NY
Diversified Search has added Sharmila Anand to the firm's New York office as a managing director in the procurement and supply chain practice and a member of the firm's chief financial officer functional practice. Her primary industry focus is in consumer products and retail. Ms. Anand previously was managing director at a boutique firm where
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Healthcare Services Practice
Korn Ferry has named Kevin Palisi as principal in its global healthcare services practice. He will be based out of the firm’s Stamford office. Mr. Palisi previously served as director of talent acquisition for Magellan Health Services, a national specialty health services company. He led physician and clinical leadership recruitment across all divisions and oversaw
Brentwood Search Unveils New Client Oriented Consulting Service
In response to the expanding technology ecosystem, Brentwood Search, an El Segundo, CA-based executive search firm, is now offering a new client oriented consulting service to assess candidates. “There is a lot of movement from the Silicon Valley and the Bay Area to Southern California,” said Marcia Basichis, founding partner. “As more startup and established
Hanold Associates to Find New Board Members for Patrick Industries
Executive search firm Hanold Associates has been selected by Patrick Industries to find new members for its board of directors. Patrick Industries was founded in 1959 and is a manufacturer of building products and materials to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries in the U.S. Headquartered in Chicago, Hanold Associates specializes in assignments for
RPA Heading President Search for Shippensburg University
Executive search firm RPA Inc. is currently leading the search for a new president for Shippensburg University. Since its founding in 1871, Shippensburg University, one of 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), has been a leader in public higher education. RPA Inc. is a unique executive search and consulting firm
Euromedica Executive Search Expands in London
Euromedica Executive Search has named Tarquin Bennett-Coles as a client partner in its London office. Mr. Bennett-Coles brings global search experience in the placement of international executives and professionals across R&D, regulatory affairs, general management, marketing, finance, engineering and operations functions in the life sciences industry. He was previously a principal at Odgers Berndtson and
Allen Austin Appoints Senior Partner in Houston
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has added Mark Hordes as a senior partner in its Houston office. With over 30 years of experience in management consulting and in executive management, Mr. Hordes was a partner with Accenture for 10 years, and prior to that held senior leadership positions with Molten-Group Americas, Sinclair Group, Stratford
NES Global Talent Opens Office in Japan
NES Global Talent has opened a new office in Yokohama as recruitment activity continues at the firm. The office is managed by Yousef Ayub, who previously worked at the company’s office in Singapore. “The Japanese energy market is particularly interesting right now, both on the international stage and within the local domestic energy markets. With
B.E. SMITH Places CEO at Regional Health
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Brent R. Phillips as president and chief executive officer of Regional Health in Rapid City, SD. Formerly, Mr. Phillips served as senior vice president of medical group operations and then president of Greater Milwaukee South for Aurora Health Care. “Regional Health was seeking a forward-thinking senior healthcare executive
Lochlin Partners to Lead CEO Search for Metro
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has been retained by Metro to conduct a national search for the transit authority’s next general manager and chief executive officer. The position is being vacated by current GM/CEO Richard Sarles when he retires in early 2015. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created by an interstate
Slayton Search Partners Adds to Staff
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has named Geremy Cepin as executive vice president. Mr. Cepin previously led the executive search practice at Koltin Consulting Group, a boutique management consultancy in Chicago focused on the professional and financial services industries. He brings more than 15 years of executive search experience to Slayton with a
Designs on Talent Expands Client Services Team
Designs on Talent, a talent strategy and talent acquisition consulting firm, has appointed Gail Winans as the firm's vice president of client services. Leveraging a blend of executive search and corporate executive recruiting experience, Ms. Winans will be responsible for the firm's business development and client satisfaction activities. She will also serve as a talent
51job Posts 13 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS) reported third quarter revenues were $77.2 million, an increase of 13 percent for the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues for the quarter were $51.4 million, a 13.6 percent increase. “Hiring demand remained positive and we continued to focus on our customer acquisition efforts,” said Rick Yan, president and CEO. “We
Diversified Search Handling CEO Search for CARE
Diversified Search has been selected by CARE to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. After serving as president and CEO of CARE since April 2006, Helene Gayle has said she will step down in July 2015. Diversified president Dale Jones and managing director Veronica Biggins are heading the assignment. CARE’s mission is
Russell Reynolds Associates Retained to Fill Board Positions for Salix Pharmaceuticals
Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Salix Pharmaceuticals to identify experienced, highly qualified individuals to join its board of directors. Salix Pharmaceuticals is a specialist American pharmaceutical company that develops drugs and medical devices that prevent and treat various gastrointestinal disorders. With 44 offices and more than 350 executive search professionals, Russell Reynolds Associates
Options Group Appoints Senior Advisor
Global recruiting firm Options Group has named Bob Flohr as a senior advisor. Mr. Flohr will provide senior relationship management for the firm's key global accounts and assist in the continued development of the firm's products and services. Additionally, he will lead the development of a board of directors advisory practice. Mr. Flohr has been
Two-Thirds Consider Diversity Important When Evaluating Where to Work
As more companies are making their workforce diversity statistics publicly available, recruiting firm Glassdoor polled its community of active and passive job seekers to better understand the importance of diversity during the hiring process and during employment. The survey results underscore the value of showcasing diversity efforts when recruiting as two-thirds (67 percent) of those
Morgan Hunt Names Director of Regional Education Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruiter Morgan Hunt has appointed Sharon Bullock as board director of its regional education practice. Ms. Bullock has been working in recruitment for 26 years and previously spent 16 years working for ITN Mark Education. During her 16 year tenure at ITN Mark Education, she grew through the ranks from consultant at desk level
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for the American Hospital Association
Korn Ferry has been selected by the American Hospital Association to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO Richard Umbdenstock will finish an eight-year term as president and CEO at the end of 2015. The American Hospital Association is a professional association that seeks to promote quality healthcare provision by hospitals
DavenportMajor Fills Top Sales Post at Westell Technologies
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Skurla as senior vice president of worldwide sales of Westell Technologies. Mr. Skurla was previously vice president of sales for the NETGEAR service provider business unit. Westell Technologies is an Aurora, Illinois company that makes telecommunications equipment, such as DSL modems, for the home and small office, and outdoor
Whitham Group Continues Expansion
Whitham Group Executive Search has added Laura Bailey and Jody Davis to further develop its portfolio of regional and national accounts. Ms. Bailey comes with experience within the industry, having spent the last eight years at Davenport Major Executive Search as an executive recruiter for full life-cycle national and international executive search assignments in technology,
EQKI Greater China Merges to Become Charlesworth Sykes
Executive recruiter EWKI Greater China and Asia has merged with Aleppo Capital, an M&A deal-broking business, to become Charlesworth Sykes and Company. The firm will no longer be formally connected to the remaining elements of EWKI but it will keep intact an informal alliance with EWKI. Charlesworth Sykes is an independent management consultancy with a
Heidrick & Struggles Names Partner to HR Officers Practice
Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Brian Bark as a partner within the firm's human resource officers practice. He will be based in Philadelphia. With more than 22 years of experience specializing in human resources and talent acquisition, Mr. Bark joins the firm from Mercer where he spent 13 years and most recently served as a
Braswell Nees Group|Transearch International Selected to Lead CEO Search for Central Georgia Health Network
Braswell Nees Group|TRANSEARCH International has been selected by Central Georgia Health Network to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Partner Gene Nees is heading the assignment. Central Georgia Health Network (CGHN) is a clinically integrated network of more than 800 physicians and hospitals across middle Georgia dedicated to delivering greater quality
Spencer Stuart Heading Ceo Search For Sotheby’s
Spencer Stuart has been retained by Sotheby's to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO William Ruprecht is stepping down; he will remain with the company until a successor is named. Sotheby’s is the only global auction house that is a public company. Spencer Stuart is a Chicago-headquartered executive search
Frazer Jones Expands Commerce & Industry Practice
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones, part of The SR Group, has named Ketna Ramchandani as associate director within its commerce & industry team. Her focus is on recruiting HR professionals within the retail, luxury goods, e-commerce, travel and leisure sectors. Ms. Ramchandani has over 10 years of recruitment experience, most recently working for Ortus where
