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Mega-Deals Point To Shifting Priorities In M&A
According to S&P Global, third-quarter deal value for $10 billion-plus transactions has already reached $171.81 billion, nearly matching the $179.74 billion posted in the second quarter — even with fewer transactions. The headline is clear: overall volume may be cooling, but the deals that do close are bigger, bolder, and designed to reshape industries. This reflects
Pearl Street Collective Seeking CEO for NOCO Humane
Boston-based Pearl Street Collective was recently retained by NOCO Humane in Loveland, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. The organization seeks a strategic, collaborative, and community-rooted CEO to lead the organization into its next era following the planned transition of its long-serving and widely respected leader. This moment of continuity and change offers
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.
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
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?
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
Embracing Technology to Improve Your Recruitment Processes
Living amid a digital revolution has truly reshaped the way we interact, especially in business. Technology has afforded faster communication and the ability to connect more easily –– transforming how business is conducted across industries. Achieving success in our ever-changing technological landscape requires a sharp set of skills and the willingness for continual professional development.
SUPERIORHIRE Creates Executive Recruiting Division
SUPERIORHIRE, a recruiting firm serving Dallas-Fort Worth, has launched an accounting and finance executive recruiting division and added Nick Mathews and Amy Glassanos as recruiters in the new office. The recruiting division will focus on finding candidates and work to recruit and place positions up to the CFO of an organization and the managers that
Hays Plc Inks Deal With New York City FC
According the New York Post, The Big Apple’s professional soccer team, New York City FC, has signed a three-year partnership with Hays Plc, a U.K.-based executive recruiting firm; Hays will become the team’s official recruitment partner. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hays said it plans to help NYCFC, which is owned by the
Lonergan Partners Fills Engineering Position For Energous
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Cesar Johnston as senior vice president of engineering at Energous. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Johnston most recently served as vice president of engineering for wireless connectivity at Marvell Semiconductor. “Energous promises to reinvent the way consumer electronics work. Cesar Johnston will have enormous impact
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading CEO Search for Darden Restaurants
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by Darden Restaurants to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Clarence Otis Jr. announced last month that he would step down as Darden’s chairman and CEO. Darden Restaurants is a full-service restaurant company, owns and operates 1,800 restaurants that generate more
Hardesty Adds Two to Professional Team
Hardesty, LLC has added Ken Anthony to lead a new practice in Atlanta. Mr. Anthony previously was CFO of Sparus Holdings Inc., which provides professional services to the natural gas industry. The executive services firm also hired Louise King as a partner and national director of recruiting, based in the firm’s Dallas/Ft. Worth office. Ms.
Oxford Global Resources Opens in Irvine
Technology recruiting firm Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office serving the Orange County area in Irvine, CA. The new office will be run under the leadership of branch manager Jill Frakes, who brings 25 years of experience serving clients’ needs at Oxford. The company now has over 20 local offices serving major metropolitan
Brakston Grey to Acquire Mexico City-Based Top Hire
Recruiting firm Brakston Grey, a division of Alder Koten, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Top Hire in Mexico City. Top Hire will operate under the Brakston Grey brand. Jacqueline Jardel, founder of Top Hire, will join Brakston Grey as managing partner in Mexico City. Top Hire has annual revenues in the $500,000
McCormick Group Completes Search For Garvey Schubert Barer
The McCormick Group has placed Brad Deutsch as a partner in the Washington officer of Garvey Schubert Barer. Mr. Deutsch most recently served as chief of staff and senior legal advisor to commissioner Steven T. Walther at the Federal Election Commission. Handling the search for The McCormick Group were managing principal Stephen Nelson, who manages
Egon Zehnder Conducting CFO Search For University Of Michigan
Executive search firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the University of Michigan to lead in its search for a new executive president and chief financial officer. School president Mark S. Schlissel has put together an 11-member search advisory committee. Lisa Connolly, the senior manager for executive searches in the Office of the President, will
Executive Search Activity Continues Positive Trend
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) second quarter report on the worldwide executive search industry indicates quarter on quarter revenue growth of almost 10 percent and a year on year growth of 11 percent, keeping steady with HSZ Media’s recent three-year industry trend line. The number of search assignments conducted by member firms increased
Alexander Mann Opens Office in Belfast
London-based Alexander Mann Solutions has opened a new office in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Belfast Global Client Services center will be Alexander Mann Solutions’ fifth and the first to be opened since the company was sold by Graphite Capital to U.S. private equity fund New Mountain Capital in October 2013. Rosaleen Blair, founding CEO of
51job Posts13 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, reported second quarter revenues were $73.8 million, an increase of 13.1 percent for the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues for the second quarter were $50.3 million, a 15.8 percent increase. Rick Yan, president and chief executive officer of 51job, said: “In
Diversified Search Finds CEO for M&F Bank
Diversified Search has placed James H. Sills as president and chief executive officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), the wholly owned subsidiary of M&F Bancorp, Inc., a one-bank holding company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The search was led by Diversified Search president Dale E. Jones and Euris Belle, managing director in the
Wheless Partners Leading President Search for U. of West Alabama
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has been selected by the University of West Alabama to lead in its search for a new president. Currently, the university is being led by John Blackwell, who was appointed interim president in May. Founded in 1835, The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama.
Millennium Search Appoints Senior Executive Director
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm, has appointed David Florence as a senior executive recruiter. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Florence brings over 25 years of experience as a technology executive to the firm. He has spent time as a product, marketing and business development executive in the hardware, telecommunications and software sectors. His career
Tatum Adds Managing Partner in Atlanta
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Scott Law as its new Atlanta office managing partner. Drawing on an extensive career in executive search, in which he held leadership positions with several staffing companies, Mr. Law is responsible for building out Tatum’s local practice through market and business development and helping employers understand how Tatum
Trust Management Consultants Opens Office in Germany
Recruitment consultancy The TRUST MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS group (TMC) has opened a new office in Saarbrucken, its third office in Germany. The firm also has offices in Dusseldorf (headquarters), Frankfurt, Luxembourg and London. TMC is active in various industries and operates in several countries, including Poland, Russia, China and the U.S.
Debeer, Stokes & Partners Completes Search for RS Technologies
Debeer, Stokes and Partners, a member of Signium International, has recruited Bradley Grainger as vice president sales, North America, at RS Technologies Inc. Gerd DeBeer, managing partner at DeBeer, Stokes, led the assignment. Prior to accepting his new role, Mr. Grainger served as the regional manager for The Lighting Quotient for Western USA and Canada.
JDG Associates Finds CEO For AGA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Ann Ebberts as executive director and chief executive officer at The Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Ms. Ebberts spent the last 26 years of her career at Booz Allen Hamilton, recently retiring after serving as a vice president in the financial services group. JDG Associates has been
Odgers Berndtson Posts Record Results in Canada
Odgers Berndtson reports that business was up more than 40 percent in the first six months of 2014 in Canada as a result of the firm’s move last December to a centrally-owned and fully-integrated business. “In Canada, we have just recorded the strongest financial quarter in our history,” said Carl Lovas, Canadian chairman of Odgers
CTPartners Grows; Adds Partners In Mexico City
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Muriel Belda as a partner in the firm's technology, media and telecom practice and Victoria Hyde as a principal in its financial services and private equity practices. Both are located in Mexico City. With over 16 years of experience in the executive search business, Ms. Belda has completed assignments
Michael Page Promotes Managing Director
Recruitment consultancy Michael Page International has promoted Graham Lucas to managing director. Mr. Lucas started his career at the firm in 2004 as a consultant in Michael Page Retail Operations. In 2005, he transferred to Michael Page Buying & Merchandising and was instrumental in building the brand to become a leading player in the industry.
Spano Pratt Leading CFO Search for AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
Spano Pratt Executive Search has been selected to help the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin identify its next chief financial officer. According to a statement, ARCW’s current CFO is retiring. As a statewide organization, ARCW has headquarters in Milwaukee with nine statewide offices and clinics, and is Wisconsin’s largest provider of HIV prevention, care and
Martin Partners Finds CFO For New York Wire Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has tapped Roger Sim as the chief financial officer of New York Wire Company. Mr. Sim was previously finance director, Americas at Global Closure Systems. New York Wire is a manufacturer of wire mesh and wire products servicing a broad range of industries and applications. New York Wire is backed
Bench International Names VP, Executive Recruitment
Global executive search firm Bench International has appointed Dr. Sally Barennes vice president, executive recruitment. Dr. Barennes will be responsible for business development, client relationships and search execution in Europe, and work as an active member of the firm’s executive team and in close collaboration with Janet Foulkes in the firm’s London office. She joins
Dasein Executive Search Adds Corporate Manager
Dasein Executive Search has added Cecília Meirelles as its new corporate manager. Ms. Meirelles has 20 years of professional experience with recognized performance in national and multinational companies including Mercedes-Benz do Brazil, Robert Bosch Ltda, Kahn do Brasil (FORD Camaçari- Plant), Tracbel S/A and Chamber of Commerce & Industry Brazil- Germany – AHK Minas Gerais.
CDI Corp. Posts 7.9 Percent Revenue Increase; MRI Up 4.2 Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $284.3 million, an increase of 7.9 percent from revenues of $263.4 million in the prior year quarter. Management Recruiters International, Inc. (MRI) second quarter revenues climbed 4.2 percent to $15.3 million compared to last year. The company reported net income of $4.4
Phillips Oppenheim Leading CEO Search For Community Healthcare Network
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has been retained by the Community Healthcare Network to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Susan Meade and Paul Spivey are handling the assignment. Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit agency that provides access to quality, culturally competent and comprehensive community-based primary care,
Boyden Adds Partner in Technology Practice
Boyden has added John Budriss to its New York office as a partner in the firm’s technology practice. Mr. Budriss formerly served as head of talent acquisition at Bloomberg LP and as chief human resources officer at Bloomberg’s enterprise division. He has placed C-level executives and domain subject matter experts in roles such as CEO,
Cast UK Appoints Non-Executive Director
Specialist recruitment company, Cast UK, has appointed Alison Humphries as a non-executive director. A leader in her sector, Ms. Humphries’ career history includes director roles at Hays Plc, Robert Half International, Barkers Norman Broadbent Plc and Penna Plc. She currently holds director roles at Recruitment Leadership Ltd and Elite Recruitment Network Ltd and is the
Monster Posts Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $194.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, a decline of three percent from revenues of $200.1 million in the comparable quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP net income was $7 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to $13 million, or $0.12 per share, last year. “In the
