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Summit Search Group Expands in Winnipeg
Ontario-headquartered executive recruiting firm Summit Search Group has expanded with the addition of Erin Steeves to Prairies team as a recruitment coordinator. Based in Winnipeg, she will focus on recruitment across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Over the past year, Summit Search Group has experienced strong momentum in the Prairies, driven by great client partnerships and increasing demand for
Kestria Appoints Leader of AI Ambassadors Group
Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has named Thomas Suter as the new leader of the AI Ambassadors Group. Under his leadership, the group will continue to innovate, ensuring technology enhances efficiency without compromising personalized, strategic advisory. “At Kestria, we see the thoughtful integration of AI not as a replacement, but as a
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,
Integrating Business and Talent Strategies: How Diagnostics Fuel Growth
As organizations face change, growth, and new leadership, one key question often arises: Is our talent strategy aligned with our business goals? A talent diagnostic assessment helps business leaders and boards understand how their current talent strategies support – or hinder – business growth, according to a just release report from DHR Global’s David Sheahan
Fesa CEO Elected Chair of AESC Brazil National Committee
Denys Monteiro, chief executive officer and partner of Fesa, has been elected as the new chair of the AESC Brazil National Committee for the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Denys Monteiro succeeds Luiz Carlos Cabrera as the new chair. The chair of the AESC Brazil national committee serves as a local spokesperson to comment
Lochlin Partners Completes Search For PBS
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed William Weber as the new vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Mr. Weber joins PBS after spending more than eight years with Baker & Hostetler LLP, where he was a partner with the firm’s government policy and data privacy
Spencer Stuart Retained by Cumulus Media
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Cumulus Media Inc. to lead its search for a new executive vice president of radio. The executive that assumes this position will be focused on providing day-to-day operational and strategic leadership of Cumulus' radio station group consisting of 460 stations in 90 U.S. markets. Cumulus Media
JBK Associates Names Managing Director
New Jersey-based executive search firm JBK Associates International has named Howard J. Gross as a managing director. He will be responsible for leading the growth of the firm’s consumer, retail, luxury, and not-for-profit practices. Mr. Gross joins JBK Associates from Boyden where he was a partner and practice leader with global responsibilities for the past
Russell Reynolds Associates Appoints Board Effectiveness Practice Leader
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Jack O’Kelley to globally lead its expanded board effectiveness practice within the firm’s CEO and board advisory services. “Rusty's expertise and experience helps our clients raise the bar on board effectiveness, corporate governance and CEO succession planning,” said Clarke Murphy, CEO. “Boards are under mounting pressure
Rutherford Cross Opens Interim Division
Scottish-based specialist search firm Rutherford Cross has launched a new interim employment division and added Derek Lauder and Lucy Edgar to lead it. The two will oversee expansion in the interim market across the Central Belt with Mr. Lauder focusing on commerce and industry in the west as well as the public sector. Ms. Edgar
Accelent Recruits CTO For PageScience
Accelent, Inc. has placed Satnam Gandhi as the new chief technology officer at PageScience. Previously, Mr. Gandhi served as head – product engineering for Theorem. Pagescience, the makers of PageMatchTM technology — a leader in programmatic advertising for delivering audiences in context at the page level. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and integration firm
Rosenzweig & Company Retained By INET to Find Chief Program Officer
Rosenzweig & Company, a global provider of executive recruitment solutions, has been retained by The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) to conduct a search for a chief program officer. INET is a New York City-based organization started by George Soros in the aftermath of the 2007/2008 economic downturn, in order to support new economic
Chartwell Partners and Cavoure Advisors Merge
Executive search firms Chartwell Partners and Cavoure Advisors have agreed to merge firms. The new entity, which will retain the Chartwell Partners name, will serve clients both nationally and internationally from five different offices located in Dallas, Chicago, Austin, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Their expertise will include highly focused practices serving the healthcare, consumer, financial
Norrie Johnston Recruitment Adds Director
Graham Oates has purchased a 10 percent stake in Norrie Johnston Recruitment (NJR) and he has also joined the firm as a director. According to sources, Mr. Graham will fulfill a leadership role in the development of the firm’s service offerings to technology and international clients. He was a senior partner at KPMG for 14
Accretive Solutions Appoints President
Accretive Solutions has named Kerry Barrett as the firm’s president. Rich Moran, current CEO of Accretive Solutions, will resign as CEO but remain as vice chairman of the board. Ms. Barrett joined Accretive Solutions as Northern California market leader in August 2012. During her tenure she worked with the Northern California leadership team to expand
BCA, Executive Recruiters Fills Talent Acquisition Post For Nestle Waters N.A.
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Erik Matz as head of talent acquisition at Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA). Mr. Matz was previously with ADP and TEKsystems. BCA’s chief executive officer, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Nestlé Waters North America is the largest bottled water company in the U.S., distributing seven of the top 10 brands
Hodges Partners Finds CEO For The Menninger Clinic
Executive recruiter Hodges Partners, LLC, has recruited Dr. C. Edward Coffey as president and chief executive officer of The Menninger Clinic. Dr. Coffey was most recently vice president of the private seven-hospital, not-for-profit Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and concurrently served as CEO of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services and chair of psychiatry for
Boyden Adds to Industrial and Technology Practices in Detroit
Boyden has added Jeff Supina as a managing partner and member of the firm’s industrial and technology practices in Detroit. Mr. Supina brings two decades of placing senior executives in Fortune 500, private equity and high growth organizations in technology, finance, operations, IT services, supply chain, sales, marketing, human resources, and general management roles. In
Rowan Group Opens New Office in Chorley
Manchester-headquartered executive search firm Rowan Group has opened a new office in Chorley, Lancashire and named Carl Meyler as an associate director to lead its growth in the region. With more than 15 years of recruitment experience, Mr. Meyler was previously a manager with RK Finance and RK Consultancy. “The business has successfully operated from
Fairfield Partners Recruits SVP Global Sales at Blueprint Software Systems
Fairfield Partners has placed Charles Sword as senior vice president of global sales at Toronto-based Blueprint Software Systems. Mr. Sword was previously VP North American sales and operations at CAST. Blueprint Software Systems is a provider of enterprise requirements management solutions. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders
Cavan Executive Search Retained By Cambridge in America
New York-based Cavan Executive Search has been retained by Cambridge in America to lead in its search for a new director of alumni relations and special programs. Cambridge in America, located in New York City, raises financial support from U.S. resident alumni and friends for educational and research initiatives at the University of Cambridge. Cavan
Elizabeth Fowler, Workplace Editor Who Championed Women, Dies at 95
Elizabeth M. Fowler, an author and financial reporter for The New York Times and one of the first women to cover the Wall Street beat for a daily newspaper, died on August 11 at her home in Chatham, NJ. She was 95. Ms. Fowler was a copy editor with The Wall Street Journal when she
CTPartners COO Sells 54,426 Shares
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. chief operating officer David C. Nocifora sold 54,426 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.12, for a total value of $931,773.12. Following the completion of the sale, Mr. Nocifora now directly owns 72,279
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Global Consumer Markets Practice
Heidrick & Struggles International has named Alan Cork as a partner within the firm's global consumer markets practice. He will be based in Minneapolis. Mr. Cork joins Heidrick after several years recruiting within the packaged goods and retail sectors at Russell Reynolds Associates. He brings with him more than 20 years of packaged goods, brand
Pure Search Launches Financial Services Division
Global search firm Pure Search has announced the launch of Pure Search Financial Services. This newly created division is a merger of Correlate Search U.K. (acquired by Pure Search in April 2013) and the existing financial services sector teams at Pure. Pure Search Financial Services will be led by the former managing directors of Correlate
Bailey Fisher Executive Search Fills Global Sales Post For Eagle Genomics
Bailey Fisher Executive Search has placed Michael Reynolds as the new vice president of global sales at Eagles Genomics. The search was managed by partner Joe Graziano. Mr. Reynolds was previously a director, EMEA sales, at Pilgrim Software, and prior roles included Smart Analyst, APC Pharma and Etrials. Eagle is a bioinformatics software and services
DavenportMajor Hunts For CFO and VP HR
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by PulseSecure to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer as well as a new vice president of human resources. PulseSecure is an IT and information security consulting company with a unique breadth of experience, knowledge and understanding in information, systems, networks, operations and applications security.
MRINetwork Names President
MRINetwork, a global executive search and recruitment organization, has named John McDonald as president. Mr. McDonald joins MRINetwork, which is a subsidiary of CDI Corp., with extensive leadership experience in sales, recruitment and franchising. He previously served as president and chief operating officer of Service Brands International, a franchise system with a broad portfolio of
DLC Inc. Acquires Beacon Resources
Los Angeles-based DLC Inc. has acquired Beacon Resources LLC, a finance and accounting staffing and executive search firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Both firms will retain their individual brand identities under the banner of DLC Group and have offices in Orange County; San Diego; Los Angeles; San Francisco; and Chicago. The combined
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search For SoftWriters
ChampionScott Partners has placed Mark Officer as director, new product management at SoftWriters, Inc. Mr. Officer joins SoftWriters from PC Connection where he most recently served as a senior project manager for the past four years. SoftWriters makes the only software solution created specifically for the unique processes of closed door and specialty pharmacies. ChampionScott
Hudepohl & Associates Leading Search For Dallas Police and Fire Pension System
Executive search firm Hudepohl & Associates has been retained by Dallas Police & Fire Pension System to lead in its search for a permanent administrator. According to sources, Donald Rohan, assistant administrator, was appointed interim administrator following the resignation of Richard Tettamant in June. The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System provides comprehensive retirement, death,
Webber Kerr Associates Opens in the Carolinas
Executive search firm Webber Kerr Associates has expanded into the Carolinas. Adam Lloyd, president of Webber Kerr, said: “The opening of our Greenville office was the logical choice based on the nature of our business and proximity to the industry sectors we support. South Carolina has a flourishing presence and is a welcoming environment for
Spencer Ogden Continues U.S. Expansion
London-headquartered recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Central Florida. The firm is also is set to open an office in Lake Mary, as well as two more offices in Denver and San Diego. Spencer Ogden first launched its U.S. office in 2012 in Houston. The Lake Mary location will open this
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits Digital Director For DIRECTV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Seth Silverstein as the new senior director of digital acquisition at DIRECTV. Managing directors Carrie Pryor and Ted Pryor handled the assignment. Previously, Mr. Silverstein was executive director, digital consumer marketing for Conde Nast in New York where he managed a 20 person team across 17 brands. Greenwich Harbor Partners
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Korn Ferry has been selected by Roswell Park Cancer Institute to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current president and chief executive Dr. Donald L. Trump has said he will step down at the end of the year. Roswell Park Cancer Institute is a cancer research and treatment center located
