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FMG Leading Appoints Head of Human Capital Due Diligence and Value Creation Leadership Practices
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has expanded with the addition of seasoned healthcare consultant and executive leader Wayland Lum as managing director. The move broadens FMG Leading’s ability to serve its expanding base of investors and private equity-backed clients dedicated to improving the quality and affordability of the U.S. healthcare system. Mr. Lum will further
True Forms Strategic Investment Partnership with Integrum Holdings
Global talent provider True has formed an alliance with a new strategic investment partnership with Integrum Holdings LP, a private investment firm focused on partnering with tech-enabled professional services companies. Integrum’s investment will power True’s next phase of growth. The actual amount of the investment was not disclosed. “Integrum is an ideal growth partner for True,” said Scott 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.
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.
A Look at Key Trends in Executive Recruiting for Private Equity-Backed Companies
A long-awaited interest rate cut in the U.S. finally arrived in September. Bespoke Partners’ Second Half 2024 Private Equity Talent Report asks will it thaw the deep freeze gripping private equity deal-flow and exits? Signs were that prospective deals in late Q2 and early Q3 had already priced in the expected rate cut and deals
Alder Koten Joins IMD International Search Group
IMD International Search Group has added Alder Koten as its newest member firm. Alder Koten helps clients acquire, develop and transition leadership talent through a combination of research, executive search, cultural & leadership assessment, and other talent advisory services. “We are very excited about joining IMD International Search Group and enhancing our global capabilities. This
Hobbs & Towne Completes Search for GMZ Energy
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has placed Scott Rackey as vice president of business development at GMZ Energy. Previously, Mr. Rackey was CEO of four energy startups where he raised over $20 million in venture capital and gained a strategic and technical
Crist|Kolder Associates Leading CFO Search for Centaur
Executive search firm Crist|Kolder Associates has been selected by Centaur Guernsey L.P. Inc. (Centaur) to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current EVP and CFO Robert Hurray has notified the company that he will be resigning to pursue another career opportunity. Centaur Guernsey, through its subsidiaries KCI, LifeCell and Systagenix, is a
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner to Financial Services Practice
The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Suzanne Heske as a partner in its financial services practice. Based in San Francisco, Ms. Heske is focused on recruiting executives for searches in investment management, alternative investments and global capital markets. She previously served as a managing director at boutique firm Broadreach Group. Caldwell Partners, founded in
Career Partners International Expands
Career Partners International (CPI), a global provider of outplacement services and talent management solutions, has expanded to 54 locations in Japan with the addition of Tempstaff Career Consulting. Tempstaff Career Consulting (TCC) joins 74 partner firms in over 45 countries that make up the equity ownership of Career Partners International. Founded in 1982, TCC is
Calibre One Fills CTO Post For StarCompliance
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has placed Sunil Sehdev as chief technology officer of StarCompliance. Mr. Sehdev comes to StarCompliance from Fizzback, a division of NICE serving the sentiment analytics space, where he served as head of R&D. StarCompliance is a provider of enterprise compliance and regulatory software solutions. Based in North America, Europe,
HYA Executive Search Handling Search For The Linn-Mar School
HYA Executive Search has been selected by The Linn-Mar School to lead in its search for a new superintendent. The new superintendent will succeed Katie Mulholland, who will retire June 30, 2015, after serving at the helm of the Marion, Cedar Rapids and Robins-encompassing school district for the past 12 years. HYA Executive Search is
Cielo Enters Singapore Market
Cielo (formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House), a provider of global talent acquisition and management solutions, has entered the Singapore market. Taimur Shah has been assigned as regional account director for Asia Pacific. In this new role for the organization, Mr. Shah joins Paul Daley, Cielo’s director of Asia Pacific and Chris Herrmannsen to form the
Kaye/Bassman Completes Search for Cohnreznick Advisory Group
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has placed Keith Denham as managing principal and national director of CohnReznick Advisory Group. John McSpadden, managing partner and practice leader for both professional services and private equity practices at Kaye/Bassman International, led the search. Mr. Denham brings a 21-year career from Deloitte, where he was national advisory leader for Deloitte’s consumer
Parker Executive Search Leading President Search For University of Illinois
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search is currently leading the search for a president for the University of Illinois. University trustees hope to have a new president hired by November. Current president Bob Easter plans to retire in June. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Waldron Names VP of Organization and Leadership Development
Social sector focused executive search firm Waldron has added Nancy Winship as vice president of organization and leadership development. She brings over 30 years of experience designing and implementing leadership and organization development systems, with an emphasis on aligning programs with strategic change initiatives. Prior to establishing an independent practice, Ms. Winship worked for Microsoft
PEHHS Inks Deal to Provide Executive Recruiting Services to Tuputele Ventures
Tuputele Ventures, a firm that specializes in investing in early-stage companies in the technology and financial industries, has retained PEHHS.com for the executive recruiting needs of new portfolio companies. “As a leader in the venture capital industry, we are confident we’ll be able to meet the demands of Tuputele Ventures before year’s end,” said Wesley
Wurster Partners Recruits Chief Experience Officer For MGM Resorts
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has placed Lilian Tomovich as the chief experience officer of MGM Resorts International. With more than 20 years of marketing communications experience in the financial services, telecom and retail industries, Ms. Tomovich joins MGM Resorts from MasterCard International where she held a variety of marketing roles both in Canada and
B.E. Smith Leading COO Search For Good Shepherd Health Care
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by Good Shepherd Health Care System to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Good Shepherd Health Care System is a progressive, not-for-profit healthcare organization serving a population of more than 35,000 in Umatilla and Morrow counties. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is
Leadership Capital Group Expands Advisory Board
Leadership Capital Group has expanded its advisory board with the appointment of Alexandra Aleskovsky, a veteran senior executive with experience across consumer facing industries in traditional and digital companies ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 500. Ms. Aleskovsky has been a leader and pioneer in the digital space since the late 1990s and has led
PageGroup Makes Promotions
Recruitment consultancy PageGroup has promoted Marcus Johnson to operating director for Michael Page Finance and Peter Simmonds to operating director of Michael Page & Page Personnel Logistics. Mr. Johnsons joined the company in 2007 as a consultant in Michael Page Finance and was promoted to manager in 2009 for East Reading. In 2011, he took
BNG|TRANSEARCH Completes Search For Catalent Pharma Solutions
BNG|TRANSEARCH has recruited Joseph Beninati as vice president of total rewards and HR technology at Catalent Pharma Solutions. Mr. Beninati’s previous experience includes global compensation and benefits leadership roles within top global corporations. Catalent Pharma Solutions is a portfolio company of The Blackstone Group and has just successfully completed an IPO. BNG|TRANSEARCH is a retained
The Pace Group Leading Search For Kentucky Horse Park
Executive recruiters The Pace Group has been selected to conduct a national search for the next executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Last month, the Kentucky Horse Park Commission appointed Ted Nicholson as interim executive director, replacing the retiring John Nicholson. Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and an educational
GPFX Consultants Opens Doors
GPFX Consultants, an international executive recruitment firm specializing in multiple foreign exchange industry sectors and applications, has opened for business in San Francisco. The firm was founded by president and CEO Oscar De La Rosa, chief strategy officer Karl Montevirgen and VP of global operations Thomas Capalbo. All three founders have worked in multiple segments
TNS Partners Launches Intellectual Property Practice
Dallas-based executive search firm TNS Partners has launched a new specialty practice focused on senior intellectual property executives. Managing partner John K. Semyan will lead the practice. “The role of Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) has evolved well beyond just a focus on the legal and licensing aspects of patents. As a result, today’s CIPO
CTPartners Grows Global Consumer And Retail Practice
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Leslie Cook to its global consumer and retail practice as a principal in New York. With over 20 years' experience in executive search, Ms. Cook has focused exclusively on the consumer, retail and wholesale sectors. She has spearheaded executive searches spanning all aspects of management including merchandising, design, marketing,
ESGI Recruits CEO For Capgemini
ESGI Executive Recruitment Washington DC has placed Doug Lane as chief executive officer of Capgemini. Mr. Lane brings 30 years of IT and consulting experience, which includes senior executive roles with A.T. Kearney, Booz Allen Hamilton, and PwC. Most recently, he was a lead partner at A.T. Kearney, responsible for business development and service delivery.
Spencer Stuart Leading Ceo Search For Aaron’s
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Aaron’s, Inc. to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Ronald W. Allen, the company’s current CEO, is retiring at the end of the month. The search process will include a full review of both internal and external candidates. Aaron's, Inc. is a lease-to-own
PrincetonOne Adds to Minneapolis Office
PrincetonOne, a recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has named Kim Klein as general manager of its Minneapolis office. Ms. Klein brings with her over a decade of experience within the accounting and finance recruiting industry. Her responsibilities will include hiring, managing and training personnel; developing and delivering client solutions; and overseeing the day-to-day
SUPERIORHIRE Creates Executive Recruiting Division
SUPERIORHIRE, a recruiting firm serving Dallas-Fort Worth, has launched an accounting and finance executive recruiting division and added Nick Mathews and Amy Glassanos as recruiters in the new office. The recruiting division will focus on finding candidates and work to recruit and place positions up to the CFO of an organization and the managers that
Hays Plc Inks Deal With New York City FC
According the New York Post, The Big Apple’s professional soccer team, New York City FC, has signed a three-year partnership with Hays Plc, a U.K.-based executive recruiting firm; Hays will become the team’s official recruitment partner. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hays said it plans to help NYCFC, which is owned by the
Lonergan Partners Fills Engineering Position For Energous
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Cesar Johnston as senior vice president of engineering at Energous. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Johnston most recently served as vice president of engineering for wireless connectivity at Marvell Semiconductor. “Energous promises to reinvent the way consumer electronics work. Cesar Johnston will have enormous impact
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading CEO Search for Darden Restaurants
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by Darden Restaurants to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Clarence Otis Jr. announced last month that he would step down as Darden’s chairman and CEO. Darden Restaurants is a full-service restaurant company, owns and operates 1,800 restaurants that generate more
Hardesty Adds Two to Professional Team
Hardesty, LLC has added Ken Anthony to lead a new practice in Atlanta. Mr. Anthony previously was CFO of Sparus Holdings Inc., which provides professional services to the natural gas industry. The executive services firm also hired Louise King as a partner and national director of recruiting, based in the firm’s Dallas/Ft. Worth office. Ms.
Oxford Global Resources Opens in Irvine
Technology recruiting firm Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office serving the Orange County area in Irvine, CA. The new office will be run under the leadership of branch manager Jill Frakes, who brings 25 years of experience serving clients’ needs at Oxford. The company now has over 20 local offices serving major metropolitan
Brakston Grey to Acquire Mexico City-Based Top Hire
Recruiting firm Brakston Grey, a division of Alder Koten, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Top Hire in Mexico City. Top Hire will operate under the Brakston Grey brand. Jacqueline Jardel, founder of Top Hire, will join Brakston Grey as managing partner in Mexico City. Top Hire has annual revenues in the $500,000
