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How to Mitigate Rising Time-To-Hire Before You Lose Top Talent
Data indicates that time-to-hire is rising across industries. On the surface, this looks like a shift back to “normal” — returning to pre-pandemic levels from a period when the labor market was unusually volatile. However, a higher time-to-hire metric is detrimental for employers, according to a recent report from 180 Engineering. “Longer hiring cycles make it
Why “Reason for Departure” Matters on Short Tenures
A brief note explaining why you left a short role can flip a quick exit from a red flag into a credible, context-rich career move. In today’s job market, where economic shifts and unexpected challenges have led to an uptick in shorter tenures, candidates are frequently faced with the challenge of explaining rapid role changes,
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.
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
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?
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
What is Bionic Recruiting? The Art of Blending AI with Human Expertise
As we stand on the brink of a new era, the fusion of AI technologies with human intuition is transforming the recruitment landscape like never before. Imagine a world where advanced algorithms can sift through countless resumes in seconds, yet the final hiring decisions are driven by human empathy and insight. This is bionic recruiting—an ideal blend of
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
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.
