DAILY NEWSWIRE - TOP STORIES
Daily Newswire
Wilton & Bain Partners with Grant Thornton UK to Drive Expansion
Wilton & Bain has been named as a strategic search partner to Grant Thornton UK in its bold plan to expand its partnership and accelerate firm growth. As part of its announcement, Grant Thornton confirmed plans to recruit 160 new partners over the next two years. “It’s a genuine privilege for the team and me to
Myers McRae Leading Provost Search for Broward College
Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas of Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting are currently leading in the search for a new provost and senior vice president for Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The school seeks an experienced and innovative academic leader to join them in their transformation to take the institution to new heights under the recently appointed
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.
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
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?
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Wilson Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has named Spiro Papanicolaou as chief marketing officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jean-Francois Vezina, Mr. Papanicolaou will lead Wilson’s global marketing and revenue operations, with accountability for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand, and commercial performance across the business. “As we continue shaping the future of Wilson, marketing leadership will be critical to how
The New Finance Reality: Managing Capital Regimes, Not Just Cycles
Energy CFOs are navigating a changing financial landscape in which access to capital is becoming as important as movements in commodity markets. As public markets, private capital, infrastructure investors, project finance, and incentive-driven structures increasingly operate under different expectations, finance leaders are being asked to manage a far more fragmented environment. According to The Energists,
SPMB Recruits Chief AI and Data Officer for Ford Motor Company
SPMB Executive Search has placed Mano Mannoochahr as chief AI and data officer of Ford Motor Company. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Few leaders bring Mano’s combination of modern AI expertise, experience operating at enormous enterprise scale, and deep industrial grounding,” Mr. Doonan said. “That made him uniquely suited to help Ford translate the potential
Isaacson, Miller Assists Folger Shakespeare Library with CFO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Wendy Lin as the new CFO of Folger Shakespeare Library. Dan Rodas led the search with Stephanie Simon, and Robin Dougherty. Her arrival coincides with the start of strategic planning at the nearly 100-year-old organization, and she will guide financial analysis and operational execution under the leadership of Folger director Farah Karim-Cooper. Ms. Lin
Coulter Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer for NRG Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Claus Sundgreen as chief medical officer of NRG Therapeutics Ltd. Managing partner Kay Wardle led the assignment. “NRG was seeking a rare combination of clinical development expertise, neuroscience leadership, and deep knowledge of ALS. Our search focused on identifying leaders with a proven track record of advancing innovative therapies through critical
Flatiron Search Partners Appoints Partner
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Dan Rubin as partner. “Dan works with clients across the consumer landscape to place the right leaders in the right roles at the right time,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “He brings deep experience in retail and consumer goods, with particular expertise placing general
The Counteroffer Problem: What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know
Executive search assignments can unravel at the finish line for reasons that have little to do with candidate quality or cultural fit. Counteroffers have become an increasingly important consideration for search consultants and their clients as companies compete to retain proven senior leaders in a tight talent market. For organizations pursuing C-suite talent, understanding a
Furst Group Assists the American Society for Clinical Pathology with CEO Search
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Alexandra Brown as CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following her successful tenure as interim CEO over the past year. The selection was made after a national search and based on the recommendation from a search committee
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits President and CEO for Baltimore Community Lending
Following a comprehensive national search led by BroadView Talent Partners, Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) has hired Calvin Gladney as president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young led the assignment. He succeeds longtime Watchen Harris-Bruce, whose leadership has strengthened BCL’s position as a leading community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding access to capital and creating
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 162,000 in August as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little in August. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Asian declined to 3.2 percent in August.
The Transformation of HR in the Age of AI
The integration of artificial intelligence into HR is not a trend; it’s a transformative shift that is reshaping how organizations manage people, optimize processes, and drive innovation. As businesses seek to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while fostering a more dynamic and engaging workplace, AI and automation are increasingly being implemented into HR strategies, according to
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
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner to Supply Chain and Operations Practice
Heidrick & Struggles International has added Carlos Garcia to the firm as partner within the supply chain and operations practice. He will be based in Los Angeles. Mr. Garcia joins Heidrick from Korn Kerry, where he served as senior client partner. His specialty is placing functional leaders in supply chain and operations positions. Mr. Garcia's
