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EY Says Big Deals Driving Record M&A Growth In U.S.
The latest EY Merger Monthly report shows that the total value of large transactions rose 25 percent in Q3, propelling year-to-date U.S. deal value to $1.78 trillion – up 36 percent from the same period in 2024. September alone delivered 151 large deals totaling $257.6 billion in value. Technology, oil and gas, and life sciences led the surge, signaling
Realigning Leadership Values in a Changing Workplace
According to The Conference Board’s The Reimagined Workplace, hybrid work remains stable, recruiting and retention have become easier, and employee well-being indicators continue to improve. In this environment, corporate culture continues to be a priority for visionary leadership. As companies define and reaffirm their corporate values, employees may find their personal values do not always
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
4 Trends Influencing the Future of Work
The last few years have created an urgent need for executive leaders to become adaptable and intentional in the face of both sudden and ongoing change. “As the workplace is continually being reshaped by these changes, there are several trends that demand the attention of these leaders, compelling them to evaluate and respond strategically in
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
Egon Zehnder To Start Initiative To Increase Female CEOs At FTSE 100 Companies
Spearheaded by newly added U.K. managing director, Miranda Pode, Egon Zehnder will start an initiative to unsettle male-dominated executive positions of the U.K.’s FTSE 100 companies; currently there are only five women in such positions at these organizations. Egon Zehnder hopes to increase this number by 2025 when it launches its "25 by 25" initiative
Korn Ferry Adds Partner to Leadership and Talent Consulting Practice in London
Korn Ferry has named Max Landsberg as a senior partner in the firm's leadership and talent consulting practice in London. Mr. Landsberg, formerly a partner at McKinsey & Company, has advised major global organizations on strategy in the consumer, financial and industrial sectors. “We are thrilled that Max is joining Korn Ferry. His deep experience
Eximius Energy Launches Technology Oil and Gas Search Practice
Specialist oil and gas recruiters Eximius Energy has launched a technology oil and gas search practice to meet increasing client demand for information technology professionals in the energy sector. The new practice will serve the industry by placing highly specialized IT professionals across the U.K., Europe and Asia. Az Lasmi will lead the firm’s new
