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The Leadership Multiplier: How One Great Hire Drives Faster Value Creation
Just recently, The Lancer Group was on a call with the CEO of a PE-backed SaaS company. He was reflecting on a placement that The Lancer Group made several years ago. “The hire was a great success, but what stood out wasn’t just the executive’s individual performance,” the firm said. “It was the kind of talent
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Business Officer for Vertero Therapeutics
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Jeffrey S. Kasten as chief business officer of Vertero Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company breaking barriers in neurodegenerative disease treatment. “Jeffrey Kasten brings a deep and diversified business development and strategic management skill set to Vertero as the company expands its portfolio of therapies designed to help physicians better
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
CISO Market Cools: Report Reveals Trends in Demand and Compensation
Following an active market for CISOs in 2021 and 2022, the demand for top security talent softened in 2023 and remained calm through the first half of 2024. During that period, many companies tightened budgets and adopted more-cautious hiring practices, resulting in a quieter market with reduced CISO rotation and fewer aggressive counteroffers, according to
Witt/Kieffer Leading CEO Search For Texas Heart Institute
Executive recruiter Witt/Kieffer has been selected by the Texas Heart Institute to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer/chief scientific officer. Consultants John K. Thornburgh, Karen E. Otto, and Andrew P. Chastain are handling the assignment. The mission of the Texas Heart Institute is to reduce the toll of cardiovascular disease through
Harvey Nash Acquires Beaumont Japan; Extends Reach Across APAC
Global executive search firm Harvey Nash has acquired Beaumont Japan, a recruiting outfit operating across the Asia Pacific region. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The new Harvey Nash Japan business will work closely with Harvey Nash’s network throughout the Asia Pacific region and globally. It will serve a number of sectors, including
AESC Forms Partnership with Invenias
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has partnered with Invenias, a global provider of cloud-based executive search solutions. Invenias is a software company that enables executive search firms, specialist recruitment companies and enterprise recruitment organizations to transform the productivity of their operations with cloud-based desktop and mobile applications. “As technology and the digitization of
Spencer Stuart Places First Female President at Cornell
Spencer Stuart has recruited Elizabeth Garrett to serve as the new president of Cornell University. Mr. Garrett, who is the provost of the University of Southern California, becomes the first female in the school’s history to hold the position. By appointing Ms. Garrett, Cornell becomes the sixth Ivy League school to name a woman as
Simply Driven Launches Manufacturing Technology Recruitment Practice
Simply Driven Executive Search, a member of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices, has launched a manufacturing technology recruitment practice to focus on manufacturing technology related to CNC machining, lasers, robotics, waterjet and additive printing. “I just returned from the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, and that experience completely affirmed our strategic direction
Egon Zehnder Report Looks At Capability Gap Among U.S. Company Boards
Corporate boards of leading publicly traded U.S. companies are becoming more global, but the companies still face a capability gap to align their boards with their global aspirations, according to the Egon Zehnder Global Board Index. Even though nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of all S&P 500 companies report some international revenue, corporate boards have achieved
Claymore Partners Talent Survey Reveals Strong Hiring Prospect
Sixty five percent of employers are selectively or significantly increasing executive hiring for the balance of 2014 and into 2015, according to a Claymore Partners Talent Market Survey. The outlook expressed by unemployed executives is also more optimistic than in previous surveys as almost 40 percent say their job prospects are significantly or slightly better.
Tyler & Company Grows Adds VP
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has named Marc B. Miller MD as a vice president. He becomes a member of the firm’s CEO and health systems leadership practice as well as the firm’s physician executive and medical group practice. Dr. Miller offers more than 25 years of experience within the healthcare industry, which encompasses
Hasson Associates Names Additions to the Team
London-based executive recruiters Hasson Associates has added Aileen Ryan as an office manager and Beatrice Zornek as an associate. Ms. Ryan was previously with NEG Earth Lights where she performed a number of roles. She will work closely with the team to ensure the organization maintains operational efficiency throughout its corporate growth. Ms. Zornek brings
Whitman Partners Completes Assignment for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has placed Duchess Pimentel at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital as the director of surgical services. Ms. Pimentel was previously the clinical operations director of the PACU at Duke University Hospital. The search was conducted by Jim Carver and assisted by Josiah Whitman. Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a 278-bed
Storbeck/Pimental Leads Academic Chancellor Search for CSU
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by the California State University System (CSU) to lead in its search for a new executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. Sharon Tanabe, partner, and Emy Peña, principal, at Storbeck/Pimentel are handling the assignment. The 23 CSU campuses span California and collectively enroll approximately 447,000 students, making
Allen Austin Adds Two Senior Partners
Global leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has named Polly Shrewsbury as a senior partner in its Austin office and Ken Minter as a senior partner in Houston. Dr. Shrewsbury’s background includes a combination of business and scientific knowledge stemming from a Ph.D. in bioengineering coupled with experience managing multimillion-dollar P&Ls, orchestrating turnarounds, and providing strategic
Hoffman & Associates Adds Partner
Brussels-based recruiters Hoffman & Associates has added Mieke Dhoore as a partner where she will conduct executive search assignments across a variety of business sectors and functional areas. Ms. Dhoore will operate from both the firm’s main Brussels office and a new regional office located in Ghent. Ms. Dhoore has held successive HR positions in
Leadership Development Solutions Joins Agilium
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has welcomed Leadership Development Solutions (LDS) to its international organization. Based in Bucharest, Leadership Development Solutions was established in 1994 by Korn Ferry. In 2000, after Korn Ferry became a listed company on the NYSE, its Romanian entity went through a management buyout and changed its name to Leadership Development Solutions (LDS).
Kaye/Bassman Recruits President for Pepper-Lawson Construction
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has placed Todd Granato as president of Pepper-Lawson Construction in Houston. Mr. Granato previously worked for Turner Construction Company since 2001 where he helped various management and leadership roles within the company's Houston business unit. Kaye/Bassman was founded in 1981 and provides global executive search and recruiting solutions with an expertise in
RenaudFoster Leading Search for International Livestock Research Institute
Canadian-based RenaudFoster has been retained to lead the search for a new deputy director general – biosciences and a deputy director general – integrated sciences at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium of Agricultural Research Centers, which supports the centers as well as multi-center
True Grows Search Staff
True, a global executive search firm focused on high growth technology companies and investment firms, has named Brian Waivada as a partner and Reed Flesher as vice president of product. Mr. Waivada, who will specialize in private equity portfolio companies, was formerly with Heidrick & Struggles’ global financial services practice where he focused on private
Morgan Samuels Strengthens Human Capital Consulting Practice
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has appointed Russell Bishop as a senior partner. Mr. Bishop joins the firm’s human capital consulting practice, which provides people-related solutions designed to help clients predictably achieve mission critical objectives. His primary focus will be in the area of change leadership. Having started five successful companies and
Stanton Chase Adds to San Francisco Office
Stanton Chase International has added Alan Cooper to its San Francisco office as a director and member of the technology industry practice group. With more than 25 years of search experience, Mr. Cooper was previously a principal and founder of a retained search firm serving high technology companies since 1988. His assignments have focused on
ECS Partners International Finds New President/COO for Regional Management Corporation
Executive search firm ECS Partners International has placed Jody L. Anderson as president and chief operating officer at Regional Management Corporation (RMC), a diversified specialty consumer finance company based in Greenville, SC. Prior to joining RMC, Mr. Anderson served as director North America operations at OneMain Financial (formerly CitiFinancial), the consumer finance division of Citigroup.
BarkerGilmore Leading Search for Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
Fairport, NY-headquartered search firm BarkerGilmore has been retained by Pinnacle West Capital Corp. to identify a senior environmental attorney who will oversee a wide variety of environmental matters. For 125 years, Pinnacle West and its affiliates have provided energy and energy-related products to people and businesses throughout Arizona. BarkerGilmore specializes in a select range of
ZRG Partners Adds Managing Director in Consumer Search Practice
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has appointed Cathy Sutherland as managing director in the firm’s consumer executive search practice. She will work out of the ZRG’s Tri-State New York area metro offices. Ms. Sutherland brings a wealth of experience within the industry, working with global consumer clients
TMS Asia Pacific Elects Chairman
TMS Asia Pacific has elected Mike Walmsley as chairman. He has worked with the founder of recruiting firm Parker Bridge for over 20 years. Mr. Walmsley is the creator of the search portal recruitmenttraining.com. “As I am already in business with Mike elsewhere we decided that the timing was right to bring someone of his
Decsion Recruitment Renamed Ionic
U.K.-based Decision Recruitment, a specialist recruiting consultancy within the construction, social housing and maintenance sectors, has undergone rebranding and changed its name to Ionic. The rebranding includes a new website, logo and an increased marketing/PR presence. “The aim of the new website is to make the process of searching for job advertisements and making contact
Notogroup Completes Search for American Alpine Club
Notogroup Executive Search has recruited Jonathan Matthews to the position of operations director at the American Alpine Club (AAC). Mr. Matthews previously served a management consultant at American Express and prior to that was president and CEO of Synergy Fuels Corp. and T-REX Energy. “I cannot speak highly enough about the thorough search and daily
Kerridge and Partners Handling CEO Search for NZOSL
New Zealand-based search firm Kerridge and Partners has been selected by New Zealand Oil Services Limited (NZOSL) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. New Zealand Oil Services Limited (NZOSL) was established 14 years ago as a joint venture between BP Oil and Z Energy (formerly Shell) to provide terminal services
Sheffield Haworth Adds to Business and Professional Services Team
Search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Justin Gault in London as managing director within its business and professional services team. Mr. Gault specializes in CFO/ finance, audit, treasury and tax across financial services. He was previously a partner in the infrastructure practice of London boutique firm Hammond Partners. “Justin brings a proven track record and
PeopleChamps Launched to Service Gaming and Hospitality Industries
Boutique executive search and HR firm PeopleChamps has been launched to specialize in the gaming and hospitality industries. Its services include executive recruitment and placement services, mentoring and coaching, organizational development, HR and training. The PeopleChamps executive team is headed up by founder, president and CEO Gerry Nailon. Mr. Nailon is a 35-plus year gaming
Norrie Johnston Makes Recruitment Appointments
U.K.-headquartered Norrie Johnston Recruitment (NJR) has named Rex Cridland as a recruitment director and Daniel Rackham as a director. With 20 years of search experience, Mr. Cridland’s past roles were director at both Network Executive and Talent Direct. During his career he has helped companies including Apple, Sega, Network Rail, Royal Mail, G4S, Dalkia, TATA,
Keeling & Associates Fills Position for Cal State Fullerton
Executive recruiters Keeling & Associates has placed Vijay Pendakur as vice president for student affairs at Cal State Fullerton. Mr. Pendakur has spent the last eight years working at DePaul University’s Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS). With a total enrollment of 38,325 Cal State Fullerton has the largest student body out of the 23
Association Strategies to Lead CEO Search for AESP
Executive search firm Association Strategies, Inc. has been retained by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Founded in 1989, AESP has a membership of 2200+ energy services professionals and 200+ group members and 14 regional chapters across North America. Association Strategies,
