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ZRG Partners and Sportsology Group Assists Atlanta Falcons with Head Coach Search
ZRG Partners and Sportsology Group have assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Stefanski as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. His deal with the Falcons is for five years, according to a league source. He succeeds Raheem Morris, who went 20-25 in three seasons at the helm and was not retained following the
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added CGT Partners in Singapore as its newest member firm. “We are delighted to welcome CGT Partners to our global organization,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “Their unique, tailored approach to client engagements, combined with an impressive track record across board advisory, executive search, and leadership assessment,
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.
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
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?
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Employers Maintain Cautious Optimism with Steady Global Hiring Plans for Q1 2025
Global hiring intentions have stabilized heading into the first quarter of 2025, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25 percent, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which gathered data from over 40,000 employers across 42 countries, shows the outlook remaining unchanged from the previous quarter while showing a
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
DHR Places Americas Head For Shine International
DHR International has placed Ted Bookstaver as senior vice president and head of the Americas at Shine International. Managing director Sean Scanlon and senior associate Ian Thompson led the search. Mr. Bookstaver previously served as senior vice president of International sales at Eye Works International Distribution in California. Shine International is a leader in handling
Trilogy to Lead Two Executive Searches for Bioptix
Executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been retained by BiOptix to lead two executive searches on behalf of the optical biodetection company. The positions are vice president, biochemistry and senior director, sales. Chuck Pappalardo is handling the assignments on behalf of Trilogy. BiOptix Diagnostics is a privately held firm based in Boulder, Colorado, with
Women’s Share Of European Board Seats Increases To More Than 20 Percent Says Egon Zehnder Study
More than 20 percent of directors on large European company boards are women, a significant increase from 15.6 percent just two years ago and a jump from eight percent in 2004, according to the current Egon Zehnder European Board Diversity Analysis report. European boards have also progressed in other aspects of diversity; today, nearly one-third
