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Waterstone Human Capital Acquires Hire Integrated; Appoints Managing Director and President of Waterstone USA
Culture-driven executive search and leadership advisory firm Waterstone Human Capital has acquired Hire Integrated, a U.S.-based professional recruitment firm. As part of this strategic growth, Emily Rushton has been appointed managing director and president of Waterstone USA. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, she will lead Waterstone’s U.S. operations and oversee the integration of Hire
Academic Career & Executive Search Assists Washtenaw Community College with the Recruitment of Chief Public Affairs Officer
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has assisted in the recruitment of Amanda Holdsworth as chief public affairs officer of Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, MI. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “Congratulations to Washtenaw Community College and Dr. Amanda Holdsworth on being chosen as the chief public affairs officer,” ACES said in 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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
When to Start the CEO Succession Planning Process
Boards are often reluctant to engage CEOs on their inevitable departure—even when the event may be imminent. Orchestrating succession timing feels like a complicated, delicate maneuver, even though discussing it should be part of business as usual, according to a new report from Egon Zehnder’s Kati Najipoor-Smith and Frank Heckner. “Highly effective boards ensure that
Carmichael Fisher Rebrands as Moorland Gray
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher is rebranding itself as Moorland Gray as it prepares for regional and global expansion. Moorland Gray specializes in board-level and senior leadership hiring in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The rebranding follows Moorland Gray’s partnering with Accel-KKR, a leading private equity firm. The firm notes that the investment in
TWC International Fills Position for BioPharma Services Inc.
Executive recruiter TWC International has placed Ilan Rose as its new vice president of business development and project management of BioPharma Services Inc. (BPSI). Mr. Rose was previously with Alcmaeon Pharma Inc., where he was responsible for focusing on contract sales, as well as managing compliance audits. BioPharma Services is a physician-owned, physician-run, International Contract
Hudepohl & Associates Leading Search for Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System
According to industry sources Hudepohl & Associates has been selected by Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System to lead in its search for a new executive director. Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System is the pension program for public education employees in the State of Oklahoma. Founded in 1994, Hudepohl & Associates provides executive search services to a wide
Addison Group Opens New Office in Austin
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services, has expanded its presence in Texas with the opening of a new office in Austin, further increasing Addison Group’s national presence; this is the company’s 13th office serving a major U.S. metropolitan area. Addison Group will initially launch its finance & accounting contract and executive search practices,
Whitman Partners Expands Healthcare Practice
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has added Jon Roberts to increase its services within the healthcare community. “Jon brings a level of hospital knowledge that we are thrilled to be incorporating into our practice,” said Josiah Whitman, founder and managing partner. Mr. Roberts previously managed a healthcare consulting firm that specialized in helping organizations
Cielo Makes Additions to Leadership Team
Cielo (formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House), a provider of global talent acquisition and management solutions, has named four new leadership team members to support its client growth in North America. Additionally, Erin Lange will relocate to the U.K. to serve as executive vice president of global operations. Juliana Barela has been promoted to vice president
Debeer, Stokes and Partners Finds CEO for Parmalat Canada
Debeer, Stokes and Partners has recruited Louis Frenette as the new president and chief executive officer of Parmalat Canada. Pierina Maniffi-Stokes, partner at DeBeer, Stokes, led the assignment. Mr. Frenette previously served as president and CEO for Bonduelle North America. “Louis has a successful track record of excellence and growth in the consumer product industry
Isaacson, Miller Completes Search for the Institute for Advanced Study
Isaacson, Miller has placed Fred Van Sickle as the new chief development officer of the Institute for Advanced Study. Jack Gorman led the search with Elizabeth Neustaedter and Jean Jacoby. Mr. Van Sickle was previously executive vice president for university development and alumni relations at Columbia University. The Institute for Advanced Study is an independent
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Latin America Financial Services Team
Heidrick & Struggles International has added Manuel Gomez as a partner in its financial services practice. Mr. Gomez joins after having served as the CEO and head of client coverage for RBS in Mexico City. Before that he spent eight years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he was a vice president with the firm's
Dasein Opens New Office in Rio de Jeneiro
Executive search firm Dasein has opened a new office in Rio de Janeiro, the firm’s fourth office in addition to locations Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Recife. The focus of the new office is mainly to fulfill the demands of the industrial, logistics, oil & gas and services sectors. Dasein is a representative of IMD
Direct Consulting Associates Names Healthcare IT Recruiter
Direct Consulting Associates has named Ankit Shah as a healthcare IT recruiter. Mr. Shah works in collaboration with John Yurkschatt, recruitment manager, and fellow team members Charles Aiken and Lauren Biro to execute consulting and permanent search assignments by sourcing candidates, qualifying candidates and presenting the best to clients. Mr. Ankit formerly served as the
Hulce Associates Recruits Chief HR Officer for Asbury Automotive Group
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Renee McKenzie as chief human resources officer for Asbury Automotive Group Inc. in Duluth, Georgia. Ms. McKenzie most recently as the VP treasurer for Saia, Inc. Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S. Hulce Associates is an executive search
Korn Ferry Completes Search for Detroit Pistons Head Coach
Korn Ferry has assisted the Detroit Pistons in its selection of Stan Van Gundy as its new head coach and president of basketball operations. Mr. Van Gundy has an NBA career regular-season record of 371-208 in seven-plus seasons as a head coach and has reached the NBA Playoffs seven times. His .641 winning percentage is
Ward Howell International Appoints Managing Partner in Hong Kong
Global search firm Ward Howell International has named MH Song as managing partner in Hong Kong. Ms. Song has placed CEO and other C-suite executives across many functional areas. She also conducts C-level searches in the technology (including wireless telecommunications and e-commerce) and sourcing space, with previous search experience in the energy and aviation/aerospace industries.
Eton Bridge Partners Adds to Executive Search Staff
Executive search and interim management partnership Eton Bridge Partners has added Jean-Pierre Green as a partner specializing in executive search. Mr. Green, who previously led a regional technology recruitment practice for Michael Page International, will work with clients ranging from entrepreneurial SMEs to large multinationals. The staff addition is in response to increased demand from
Borderless Extends Leadership Team
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has appointed Anne Nierinck as an equity partner. Ms. Nierinck has more than 15 years of expertise in executive search in the life sciences sector, finding leaders for international corporations in biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. “For the past 15 years Anne has consistently contributed to the development of Borderless, first
Lonergan Partners Recruits CFO for United Online
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Edward Zinser as executive vice president and chief financial officer at United Online. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Zinser was most recently CFO of Boingo Wireless, Inc., a leading WiFi software and services provider. “Ed Zinser is one of Southern California’s most respected public company
Korn Ferry Names Senior Client Partner in Singapore
Korn Ferry has named Torbjorn Karlsson as senior client partner in its Singapore office. Mr. Karlsson brings over 25 years of professional experience mingling business leadership with executive search consulting. He has held a number of senior leadership roles in aerospace companies including Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace, Cathay Pacific Airways, Rockwell Collins and Saab
Wilton & Bain Adds Two Search Professionals to Its Management Solutions Team
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has appointed Chris Cowan and Jason Rommer as partners in its management solutions team. Mr. Cowan was previously the managing director of Value Partners in the U.K. and before that was a senior partner at Accenture. Mr. Rommer was previously the sector head for retail and consumer at Penna.
Green Park Strengthens Staff
U.K. executive interim management and search firm Green Park has added James Hunt as a new director in its interim board practice. Mr. Hunt has held leadership roles at firms such as Harvey Nash and Marlin Hawk as well as serving as a managing director for Penna’s executive recruitment businesses. “James will strengthen our market
Ralph Andersen & Associates Completes Executive Director Search for Port of LA
Executive search firm Ralph Andersen & Associates has recruited Gene Seroka as the new executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. Heather Renschler, president and CEO of Ralph Andersen & Associates, led the assignment. Mr. Seroka is head of the commercial division in the Americas region for American Presidents Line (APL), a wholly owned
Lochlin Partners Fills Top Finance Post for George W. Bush Presidential Center
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Jeff Guy as chief financial and administrative officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Mr. Guy previously served as the chief financial and administrative officer of the Dallas Museum of Art since 2007. He has over 30 years of financial management experience, including 12 years in
Preston & Partners Adds to Philadelphia Office
Preston & Partners has added Suzanne Fairlie to the firm’s new Philadelphia office. Ms. Fairlie’s 25 years of experience includes recruitment of senior and C-level professionals in varied industries, including Fortune 500 companies and high growth emerging companies. She founded executive search firm ProSearch in 1988, which was focused initially on top-level chief information officer
HR Leaders to Put Primary Focus on Talent Management
Identifying and developing talented employees will be the primary focus of human resource executives in the financial services industry over the next 12 months, according to a poll conducted by Towers Watson. According to the study more than four in 10 respondents (44 percent) chose identifying and developing talent as the primary focus of their
Caldwell Partners Recruits President/Chief Investment Officer for AGF Management Limited
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Kevin McCreadie as president and chief investment officer at AGF Management Limited. Mr. McCreadie was formerly president and chief investment officer at PNC Capital Advisors, LLC. Paul Heller, Caldwell managing partner, financial services, Elan Pratzer, managing partner, Canada, and consultant Elizabeth Bernich handled the search.
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CFO for LoJack
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by LoJack Corporation to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current EVP and CFO Donald R. Peck is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. LoJack, the company that has helped more than nine million people protect their vehicles in the event
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Mexico City
TRANSEARCH International has opened an office in Mexico City and named Adrian Gonzalez to lead the new location. Mr. Gonzalez has worked with international consulting firms in different business areas, including strategic management (Booz Allen & Hamilton in Washington, D.C.), branding strategy (Interbrand Mexico), and executive recruiting (CTPartners Mexico). Alain Tanugi, chairman of TRANSEARCH, said:
Executives Online Strengthens Staff
International interim management and executive search firm Executives Online has named Debbie Blackwell to build its specialist practice in human resources. She will be based in the firm’s Winchester (U.K.) office. Ms. Blackwell has over 10 years’ experience as a senior recruitment consultant and manager, specializing in both permanent and interim roles for the HR
InterSearch Adds TRSearch in Spain as Newest Member Firm
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added TRSearch International in Spain as its newest member firm. Based in Madrid with 10 executive search professionals, TRSearch International is a human resources consulting firm specializing in senior-level search, assessment and talent management for the following industries: life sciences, health and biotechnology; construction, engineering
Nesbit Partners Completes Search for TeamHealth
Executive search firm Nesbit Partners, Inc. has placed Al Afonso as vice president of claims & insurance for TeamHealth. Previously, Mr. Afonso served as vice president for Coverys. TeamHealth is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing in multiple departments, including anesthesia, hospital medicine, in addition to emergency medicine. Nesbit Partners is
DavenportMajor Leading COO Search for Verimatrix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Verimatrix to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for life sciences and
