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IIC Partners Announces New Global Board Appointments
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has announced new appointments to its board of directors. The appointments were confirmed during IIC Partners’ annual general meeting in Bangkok on October 21, 2025. The candidates were recommended by the 2025 nominating committee, composed of Charlotte Eblinger-Mitterlechner (Vienna), Jeff Harris (Columbus), and Jyoti Bowen Nath (Mumbai). The new appointments are
Why Targeting Passive Candidates Is a Game-Changer & Creating a Big Impact
As competition for specialized talent intensifies, organizations are rethinking how they identify and engage top performers. Companies increasingly recognize that the strongest candidates often aren’t scanning job boards—they’re succeeding in their current roles. To secure these high-value professionals, employers are adopting more strategic, relationship-driven approaches to talent acquisition. In today’s global talent market, forward-thinking companies
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.
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
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?
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
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Wilson Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has named Spiro Papanicolaou as chief marketing officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jean-Francois Vezina, Mr. Papanicolaou will lead Wilson’s global marketing and revenue operations, with accountability for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand, and commercial performance across the business. “As we continue shaping the future of Wilson, marketing leadership will be critical to how
The New Finance Reality: Managing Capital Regimes, Not Just Cycles
Energy CFOs are navigating a changing financial landscape in which access to capital is becoming as important as movements in commodity markets. As public markets, private capital, infrastructure investors, project finance, and incentive-driven structures increasingly operate under different expectations, finance leaders are being asked to manage a far more fragmented environment. According to The Energists,
SPMB Recruits Chief AI and Data Officer for Ford Motor Company
SPMB Executive Search has placed Mano Mannoochahr as chief AI and data officer of Ford Motor Company. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Few leaders bring Mano’s combination of modern AI expertise, experience operating at enormous enterprise scale, and deep industrial grounding,” Mr. Doonan said. “That made him uniquely suited to help Ford translate the potential
Isaacson, Miller Assists Folger Shakespeare Library with CFO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Wendy Lin as the new CFO of Folger Shakespeare Library. Dan Rodas led the search with Stephanie Simon, and Robin Dougherty. Her arrival coincides with the start of strategic planning at the nearly 100-year-old organization, and she will guide financial analysis and operational execution under the leadership of Folger director Farah Karim-Cooper. Ms. Lin
Coulter Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer for NRG Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Claus Sundgreen as chief medical officer of NRG Therapeutics Ltd. Managing partner Kay Wardle led the assignment. “NRG was seeking a rare combination of clinical development expertise, neuroscience leadership, and deep knowledge of ALS. Our search focused on identifying leaders with a proven track record of advancing innovative therapies through critical
Flatiron Search Partners Appoints Partner
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Dan Rubin as partner. “Dan works with clients across the consumer landscape to place the right leaders in the right roles at the right time,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “He brings deep experience in retail and consumer goods, with particular expertise placing general
The Counteroffer Problem: What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know
Executive search assignments can unravel at the finish line for reasons that have little to do with candidate quality or cultural fit. Counteroffers have become an increasingly important consideration for search consultants and their clients as companies compete to retain proven senior leaders in a tight talent market. For organizations pursuing C-suite talent, understanding a
Furst Group Assists the American Society for Clinical Pathology with CEO Search
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Alexandra Brown as CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following her successful tenure as interim CEO over the past year. The selection was made after a national search and based on the recommendation from a search committee
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits President and CEO for Baltimore Community Lending
Following a comprehensive national search led by BroadView Talent Partners, Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) has hired Calvin Gladney as president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young led the assignment. He succeeds longtime Watchen Harris-Bruce, whose leadership has strengthened BCL’s position as a leading community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding access to capital and creating
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 162,000 in August as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little in August. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Asian declined to 3.2 percent in August.
Heidrick & Struggles Records 5.9 Percent Q3 Revenue Increase
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted third quarter revenues of $278.6 million, a 5.9 percent increase compared to revenues of $263.2 million a year ago. The firm experienced revenue growth in On-Demand Talent, Heidrick Consulting, and Executive Search in the Americas and Asia Pacific, partially offset by a decrease in
CLKiley Associates to Serve Alternative Investment Market and Real Estate Sectors
Senior executive recruiter Cornelia Kiley has opened CLKiley Associates, a boutique executive search firm focused on the alternative investment market and the real estate sector. Based in New York, the firm works with banks, asset managers, private equity and real estate firms. Previously, Ms. Kiley worked at CTPartners as a senior member of its global
Chisholm & Moore Executive Recruitment Adds to London Staff
Chisholm & Moore Executive Recruitment, part of C&M Recruitment Consultancy, has added Harri Goode and Sophie Driscoll as account managers in London. They will use their experience in the travel industry to help companies in the sector address their executive travel staffing needs. Ms. Goode’s career in the travel industry has seen her work as
Wurster Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at Bellagio
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has placed Elizabeth Harlow as chief marketing officer of Bellagio, an MGM Resorts International property. With nearly two decades of luxury brand strategy and marketing experience, Ms. Harlow joins Bellagio from Loews Hotels & Resorts where she most recently served as senior vice president of marketing. MGM Resorts International is
Egon Zehnder To Lead Executive Editor Search For People Magazine
Egon Zehnder has been selected by Time Inc. to lead in its search for a new executive editor for People magazine. The new editor, when selected, will also oversee Entertainment Weekly. People is a weekly American magazine of celebrity and human-interest stories. Egon Zehnder specializes in the recruitment and leadership solutions business with 420 consultants
Coulter Partners Opens Swiss Office
Search firm Coulter Partners has strengthened its capabilities in Europe with the addition of new Swiss office and the hiring of Tobias Ernberg as executive vice president. Mr. Ernberg previously headed the Swiss office at Bench International. He has four years’ experience working in the executive search sector, specializing in recruiting global senior-level talent for
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director in Greenwich
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Jeffrey von der Schulenburg as managing director in its Greenwich office. He becomes a member of the firm’s legal, regulatory, and compliance and financial services practices. Mr. von der Schulenburg brings more than 25 years of international executive search experience in the legal and
Progression of Women in Workplace Lags Says Mercer Study
Women, who continue to be underrepresented at most levels in the workforce, are not progressing in their careers despite two decades of organizational efforts to achieve gender diversity and equality, according to new global research from consultants Mercer. According to the study’s findings, if the current approaches continue unchanged, only one-third of executive positions will
Diversified Search Retained by Jacksonville State University for President Search
Diversified Search has been selected by Jacksonville State University to lead in its search for a new president. The search will be led by Diversified Search managing director for the southern region, Barry Vines, and principal in the firm’s Atlanta office, Euris Belle. Jacksonville State University is a regional public coeducational university located in Jacksonville,
Jorgenson Consulting Heading CEO Search for Greensboro Partnership
Executive search firm Jorgenson Consulting has been chosen by Greensboro Partnership to help identify a new chief executive officer. The firm will find a leader to succeed Pat Danahy, who announced his retirement in August. Todd Jorgenson, managing director and principal of the Greensboro-based Jorgenson Consulting, will head the search. Action Greensboro is a leading
CTPartners Q3 Revenue Jumps 40 Percent
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted third quarter revenues of $45.4 million, a 39.6 percent increase from $32.6 million in the prior year’s third quarter. North America revenue increased 38.6 percent to $25.9 million; EMEA was up 33.3 percent at $11.5 million compared to $8.6 million; Asia Pacific revenue grew 129.2 percent to $3.7 million compared
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Former Yahoo! VP of Talent Acquisition
Angela Gardner has rejoined Heidrick & Struggles as a partner within the firm's global consumer markets practice. Ms. Gardner will be based in Los Angeles and work in the firm's media & entertainment practice. She rejoins Heidrick & Struggles from Yahoo!, where she led the company's global executive search team serving as its vice president
HireBetter Acquires Expiritis Consulting Group
Executive search firm HireBetter has acquired Expiritis Consulting Group, a Dallas-based firm specializing in providing growing companies executive search, interim search and talent management expertise. This is HireBetter’s third acquisition in 2014. Patrick Webster, Expiritis’ president and CEO, who previously worked at Tatum running its consulting division, will remain with HireBetter in Dallas as client
Cook Associates Places Non-Executive Director at Lancaster Colony Corp.
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Robert P. Ostryniec as non-executive director of Lancaster Colony Corporation. The search was led by Thames Fulton, managing partner of Cook Associates’ board advisory services practice. Mr. Ostryniec was selected based upon his extensive business background and experience, particularly with respect to supply chain and logistics expertise and
B.E. Smith Heading COO Search for Eastern Maine Medical Center
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) to lead in its search for a new senior vice president and chief operating officer. Located in Bangor, Maine, EMMC is a 411-bed medical center which serves communities throughout central, eastern and northern Maine. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is
Allen Austin Acquires Gaines International
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has acquired Chicago-based Gaines International, an executive search firm that specializes in the architectural design, real estate, construction and engineering sectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction includes offices in Chicago, Detroit, New York and London. Gaines International focuses on the architecture, interiors, planning, engineering,
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
