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7 Strategic Reasons to Consider Recruitment Outsourcing
In today’s business climate, HR and talent leaders face a clear mandate: achieve more with fewer resources while strategically planning for the future to deliver lasting value. Anticipating future workforce needs is more critical (and tricky) than ever with shifting business needs and ongoing uncertainty around what roles to hire or how to prioritize them
PierceGray Leading Head of Sales Search for Innovapptive
PierceGray was recently tapped by Innovapptive to lead in its search for a new head of sales. In support of Innovapptive’s growth plans, the organization seeks to hire a head of sales to take over its commercial organization. This shift from co-founder and CEO Sundeep Ravande will provide the focus and leadership to scale the
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.
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
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?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Embracing Technology to Improve Your Recruitment Processes
Living amid a digital revolution has truly reshaped the way we interact, especially in business. Technology has afforded faster communication and the ability to connect more easily –– transforming how business is conducted across industries. Achieving success in our ever-changing technological landscape requires a sharp set of skills and the willingness for continual professional development.
Spencer Stuart Sees Rise in Digital Expert Hires
Global chief communications officers (CCOs) are increasingly adding digital and social media into their department oversight and responsibilities, according to The Rising CCO V, a survey conducted by Spencer Stuart and global public relations firm Weber Shandwick. CCOs report that compared to years past, they are hiring more digital and social media experts (73 percent)
DHR International Places CFO At Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences
DHR International has placed Heather Cochran as executive vice president and CFO of business operations at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The search was completed by Sean Scanlon, managing director in the firm’s Los Angeles office and global leader, media & entertainment practice group. Ms. Cochran previously served as managing director, academy museum,
AGB Search to Find Grand Rapids Community College Provost
Washington D.C.-based AGB Search has been selected by Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) to lead in its search for a new provost. Former provost Gilda Gely left GRCC in May to serve as Aquinas College’s chief academic officer. Patti Trepkowski, GRCC’s associate provost and dean of instructional support, is serving as interim provost. AGB Search
Brooke Chase Associates Completes Search For Rinnai America
Executive recruiter Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. has placed Frank Windsor as general manager with Rinnai America. Mr. Windsor comes to Rinnai from Kohler Company where he spent the past 24 years. Most recently he served as vice president of sales at Plumbing America’s. Rinnai America Corporation is the leading brand in North America in the
DHR Names Managing Director In Los Angeles
DHR International has appointed Sean Scanlon as managing director of the firm’s Los Angeles office. Mr. Scanlon will lead the Southern California region in corporate target goals along with handling the office’s daily operations. He will also continue his role as global leader for the firm’s media & entertainment practice group. Mr. Scanlon has extensive
Korn Ferry Adds to Hospitality and Real Estate Practice
Korn Ferry has named Hoda Tahoun as a principal and member of the firm's travel, hospitality and leisure practice and its global real estate practice; she will be based in New York. Ms. Tahoun was previously a partner with Sousou Partners, a boutique executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure
Oliver James Associates Adds Head of Finance
Financial services recruiter Oliver James Associates has added Graeme Edwards as its new head of finance. Mr. Graeme joins the firm from Deloitte’s Manchester office. He will be responsible for delivering financial insights to further the company’s strategic long term goals. “We are delighted to have Graeme on board; we have been growing steadily in
McCracken Executive Search Recruits Executive Director for ULI
McCracken Executive Search Inc. has placed Richard Joy as the new executive director of Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Toronto District Council. Paul Weinberg, senior partner, led the assignment. Mr. Joy brings 20 years of urban leadership experience to his new role, across municipal and provincial government and the private sector. He formerly served
Buffkin Group Places CTO at Benefit Communications
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has recruited Jason Roberts as chief technology officer of Benefit Communications. Mr. Roberts was previously senior enterprise architect at Aflac. Benefit Communications is considered an industry thought leader and one of the largest U.S. specialists in benefit communications and enrollment. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering
The Mulsanne Partnership Strengthens Staff
Recruiting firm The Mulsanne Partnership has added Linda Dale, Mark Pepler and James Oxley to its staff. Ms. Dale becomes a partner with a focus on the asset management and technology search markets. She was previously director, global head of wealth and asset management, at Drayton Finch. Mr. Pepler will run Mulsanne’s technology search practice,
Stanton Chase Names Global Diversity Lead
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has named Janne Moltke-Leth, a partner in its Copenhagen office, as its global diversity lead. Ms Moltke-Leth joined Stanton Chase in 2013 and has conducted searches in the commercial sector with a special focus on FMCG, transportation services and the design and lifestyle businesses. The Copenhagen office of Stanton
Executives Online Announces Reorganization
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has announced a number of organizational and operational changes in preparation for its next phase of strategic growth. Andrew Nicholas, previously a director, assumes the role of chief executive officer, with James O’Brien, also previously a director, taking on the role of chief operating officer. In
FaithSearch Partners Completes Two College President Searches
FaithSearch Partners has placed Dr. Kenneth Shaw as the new president of Southwestern Adventist University and Dr. Vinita Sauder as the president of Union College. Dr. Shaw currently serves as dean for academic program at the Panama City campus of Florida State University. Dr. Sauder is vice president for strategic initiatives at Southern Adventist University
Aplin Executive Leading CEO Search for SREDA
Aplin Executive has been selected by SREDA (Saskatoon Region Economic Development Authority) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Started in 1992, the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) was one of the first independent economic development agencies to be started in Canada. Aplin Executive Search consultants find senior management and executives
Alexander Hughes Opens in Mexico City and Montreal
Alexander Hughes has strengthened its presence in the North American market with the launch of new offices in Mexico City and Montreal. The Mexico City team will be led by Celeste Rebora, a seasoned search professional with extensive experience in the Mexican market, whose already established company, Human Capital Search de Mexico, which will become
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in its Global Public & Government Affairs Practice
Odgers Berndtson has added David Webber as a partner to the firm's global public & government affairs practice. He will specialize in the placement of corporate in-house and external public affairs practitioners. Mr. Webber brings 22 years of experience in the EU/Brussels environment, as senior partner at PA Europe, a Brussels-based public affairs, strategic communication
IRC Global Executive Search Partners Adds Eight New Locations
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has expanded its client service capabilities with the addition of eight new member firms. The following members have joined IRC: IRC Spain; IRC Switzerland; IRC Japan; IRC New Zealand; IRC United States (New York); IRC Kazakhstan; IRC Argentina & Chile; and IRC Ireland. IRC now has over 75 offices
DavenportMajor Completes Search for Soitec
DavenportMajor Executive Search has places Thom Degnan as vice president of sales and business development for the electronics division in North America at Soitec. Mr. Degnan was previously vice president of business development for Intel’s services division. Soitec is an international manufacturing company. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
Wilcox Miller Nelson Leading CEO Search for PFSA
Executive search firm Wilcox Miller Nelson has been retained by the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America (PFSA) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The PFSA is the oldest Portuguese Fraternal Benefit Society domiciled in California. Wilcox Miller Nelson focuses on executive search assignments within the accounting, agriculture, banking, general business,
MIXTEC Group CEO Retires; Successor Named
Executive search firm MIXTEC Group has said that its longtime president and CEO Chris Nelson is retiring. Effective later this month, Jerry Butt will be the new president and CEO of the Glendale, CA-based firm; Mr. Nelson will continue to have an active role at Mixtec Group as a strategic advisor. Mr. Butt has over
Taylor Root Opens New Office in Munich
Global legal recruiter Taylor Root has opened a new office in Munich. Dr. Mark Schulte will head the new office. This will be the firm’s second office opening in Germany. Its established Düsseldorf office will now focus on central and northern Germany with Munich concentrating on the southern parts. Dr. Schulte is a qualified lawyer
Roc Search Expands into U.S.
Roc Search Ltd. has opens in first U.S. office in Austin. Business development manager Mike Morgan will move from the U.K. to Austin to head up the venture. “Over the last two years we have expanded rapidly opening offices in the UK and Europe and this signifies us creating a global brand now for Roc
Witt/Kieffer PLaces Athletic Director At Case Western University
Executive recruiter Witt/Kieffer has recruited Amy Backus as the athletic director at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The search, led by Gregory R. Santore, principal and leader of the firm’s sports leadership practice, produced an effective selection process that included more than 80 qualified candidates identified by Witt/Kieffer. Ms. Backus is currently the senior associate
Bailey Fisher Executive Search Finds CFO for Oxford Photovaltaics
Bailey Fisher Executive Search has placed David Smyth as chief financial officer of Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV). Mr. Smyth most recently was with the Cambridge-based tech company Neul Limited where, as CFO, he drove the firm’s change from an academically-driven technology start-up into a commercial and operational business. Formed in 2010, Oxford PV is a
Korn Ferry Posts 10 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn Ferry/(NYSE:KFY) posted fee revenues of $251.7 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2014, a 10.4 percent increase compared to $227.9 million a year ago. Revenues primarily were driven by an $11.4 million, $6.3 million, and a $6.1 million increase in fee revenue in executive recruitment, Futurestep and leadership & talent consulting, respectively. Fee revenue at
Boyden Adds 12 Search Consultants in Nordic Region
Boyden has added a team of 12 search consultants from Neo Group in Norway to its staff. Boyden Norway’s newly expanded leadership team will include managing partners Svein Eide Haukås, Kjetil Haug-Nodeland and Birger Svendsen, partners Fredrik Torp and Terje Gunnulfsen, and Christelle Haug Dehli as a principal. Boyden's Norway team enhances the firm’s strength
Major, Lindsey & Africa Promotes Four Partners
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has promoted Pamela DiCarlantonio, Michelle Fivel, Laurie Lebrun and Michael Sachs as partners. Ms. DiCarlantonio is a partner with MLA’s Chicago office and a member of the partner practice group. She has substantial experience placing partners and groups into top global, national, regional and local law firms in Chicago
Wheless Partners Places Head of Nursing at Samford University
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has placed Eleanor Howell as the new dean of Samford University’s Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing. Gene Head, senior partner and managing director – higher education practice at Wheless Partners, led the search. Ms. Howell comes from the Creighton University School of Nursing, where she served as dean for
Harris Search Associates Completes Search for Wayne State University
Dublin Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has recruited Dr. Stephen M. Lanier as vice president for research at Wayne State University. Dr. Lanier was formerly associate provost for research and professor of cell and molecular pharmacology & experimental therapeutics at the Medical College of South Carolina (MUSC). Harris Search Associates is focused on identifying and attracting
Recruiting Industry Study to be Released Tomorrow
Annual Report Focuses on Women; Boutique Firms; and Hot Recruiting Sectors HSZ Media’s Executive Search 2014: State of the Industry Report (U.S./Americas) will be released tomorrow. This year’s 200-plus page industry study is the largest and most comprehensive ever produced by HSZ Media. Critical issues facing the talent acquisition sector are examined in detail. The
ZRG Partners Adds Four Recruiters to Healthcare Services and Solutions Team
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has appointed four new search professionals to its healthcare services and solutions team. The firm has added Brian McGowan as co-practice head in Atlanta as well as Gary Ruffcorn as senior associate. Additionally, John Blank will become co-practice head out of Nashville
