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LHH Knightsbridge Recruits Chief Legal Officer for LCBO
LHH Knightsbridge has assisted in the recruitment of Sacha Fraser as chief legal officer of LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario). Partner Tara Veysey and managing partner Lisa Knight led the assignment. “I am pleased to announce that Sacha Fraser has joined LCBO as our new chief legal officer, overseeing our legal and procurement teams,” said George Soleas, president
Korn Ferry Q1 Revenue Rises Five Percent to $708.6 Million as Executive Search and Interim Lead Gains
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2026 revenues of $708.6 million, an increase of five percent year-over-year at actual, and four percent at constant currency. Fee revenue grew year-over-year in each solution, led by professional search & interim (10 percent actual) and executive search (eight percent actual). “I am pleased with our company’s performance,” said
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
A Guide to Serving on a Search Committee
Search committees harness a range of perspectives to determine or advise on who will be placed in critical leadership roles. In offering their time, wisdom, and points of view during periods of change and transition, members of a search committee work together not only to fill a position but to build a bridge from one
Heidrick & Struggles Names Partner to Global Life Sciences Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Dr. Jorge Barbat as a partner in its global life sciences practice. Dr. Barbat, who specializes in advising clients on complex talent strategies, will be based in Madrid. He was previously a partner with Macaya Consulting & Executive Search. As a healthcare and biopharmaceutical talent expert,
Trans-Logic Executive Search Partners with Ian Martin Group
Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited has partnered with the Ian Martin Group of Companies to enhance its expertise, strength and knowledge in recruiting mid- to senior-level executives in transportation, supply chain and logistics in North America. Dawn MacKinnon, Trans-Logic’s founder, has also joined Ian Martin in a national business development role. “With 16-plus locations and
Lucas Group Adds Marketing Professional to Staff
Search firm Lucas Group has named Alicia Deedy as marketing project lead in its Atlanta headquarters office. Ms. Deedy joins the firm from The Aspire Group, where she most recently served as sales manager in the company’s national sales center. At Lucas Group, she will be tasked to create, coordinate and implement a comprehensive internal
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Infinity Sales Group
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Nicole Fraley as vice president of digital marketing at Infinity Sales Group, LLC. Ms. Fraley had been director of digital marketing and email strategy at Office Depot and director of online marketing at BGT Partners. Infinity Sales Group is a retailer for Fortune 200 partners, delivering strategic marketing, brand recognition,
Campbell & Company to Lead Search for Advocate Charitable Foundation
Executive search firm Campbell & Company is leading the search for a new vice president of development for Advocate Children’s Hospital. The search is being led by Marian Alexander DeBerry, director of executive search, along with Dan Nevez, consultant. Advocate Children’s Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in the state of Illinois
Sanford Rose Associates Adds RMA to Network
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has added Rowland Mountain & Associates (RMA), an Atlanta-based executive search firm, as its newest member. RMA specializes in search and placement within manufacturing and industrial distribution in sales, marketing and operations with practice verticals in building products, electrical equipment, utilities, oil & gas, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Aventine Hill Partners Names Recruiting Manager, Executive Search
Recruiting firm Aventine Hill Partners has appointed John Romero as recruiting manager – executive search in its Austin office. Most recently, Mr. Romero worked in the retail industry for Target, serving as store manager and campus recruiting coordinator for The University of Texas at Austin, where he sourced talent for Target Headquarters, Target Distribution Centers,
Boyden Study Finds Tech and Multimedia Hiring to Remain Robust in 2014
Companies will continue to aggressively recruit management talent in technology and multimedia to gain a competitive advantage in innovation, big data and operations, according to the inaugural edition of the quarterly Boyden Executive Monitor released by Boyden. “We expect a sharp increase in talent acquisition by high tech companies, as technology and multimedia further penetrate
The Jacobson Group Finds Chief for Topa Insurance Group
Executive search firm The Jacobson Group has recruited John Donahue as the new president and chief executive officer of Topa Insurance Group. Margaret Resce Milkint, managing partner of Jacobson, led the assignment. Prior to accepting his new role, Mr. Donahue concurrently served as president of Keenan Insurance Management Group and CEO of Greenpath Insurance Company.
FaithSearch Partners Fills Position for Mid-Atlantic Church Group
FaithSearch Partners has placed David VandeVere as vice president of finance of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists headquartered in Staunton, Virginia. In his new post he will head the Adventists’ treasury department responsible for all accounting and financial management functions for the 167 churches, 20 schools and other conference-owned entities located in Virginia, the
Shilton Sharpe Quarry Opens New Office in Singapore
Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ), an international legal search consultancy, has opened a new office in Singapore. Nick Robertson, who has been recruiting in the region for a number of years and has experience advising law firms on partner moves and team expansions as well as working with leading companies in the region looking to grow
TRANSEARCH Adds Partner in Istanbul
TRANSEARCH International has strengthened its presence in Istanbul, Turkey with the addition of search firm Humanera. Göksel Önder is the founder of the firm and will be joined by a team of professionals that will support the business with a focus on consumer goods, retail, IT/telecommunication, energy, financial services, pharmaceutical and healthcare, chemistry and logistics.
Searches in the Financial Services Sector Gain Momentum
First quarter 2014 executive search and leadership consulting industry trend data published by the The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has revealed an increase in the number of new searches started within the financial services sector on both a yearly and quarterly basis, as well as market share growth. The executive search rise in
Russell Reynolds Associates Places Director at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Dr. William M. Griswold as the 10th director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dr. Griswold, who is currently the director of the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, will assume his duties in Cleveland as the museum's director in the fall. The Cleveland
O’Neill Consulting Group Fills Four Senior-Level Positions at Ready Pac Foods
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has filled four senior-level positions for Ready Pac Foods, Inc., a premier producer of convenience fresh foods. The firm recruited Sally Erickson as chief financial officer, Tim Clark as chief human resources officer, Peter Laport as its chief supply chain officer and Michael Murray as the company’s chief general
Korn Ferry Adds New Senior Client Partner in London
Korn Ferry has named Kai Hammerich as senior client partner in its London office. Mr. Hammerich led the European leadership & succession practice for Russell Reynolds Associates, working extensively with C-suite executives and board members at major Nordic, European and global technology clients. Before this he led the firm's European and global technology sector and
Harvey Nash Names VP of Enterprise Accounts
Harvey Nash, an IT recruitment, IT outsourcing/offshoring and executive search firm, has appointed Sean Gilligan as vice president of enterprise accounts. Mr. Gilligan will lead the firm’s enterprise technology delivery service, which specifically addresses the high-volume IT staffing needs of the Fortune 1000. He will oversee all recruiting, sales and delivery for Harvey Nash enterprise
Wheless Partners Completes Search for Samford University
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has placed Dr. Michael Crouch as dean of Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Gene Head, senior partner and managing director – higher education practice at Wheless Partners, led the search. Dr. Crouch, an accomplished educator, clinician and researcher, currently serves as executive associate dean and professor at East Tennessee
Cejka Executive Search Leading CFO Search for Presence Medical Group
Cejka Executive Search has been chosen by Presence Medical Group to assist in the recruitment for a new chief financial officer. Paul Esselman, executive vice president and managing principal at Cejka Search, is heading the assignment. Presence Health encompasses 12 hospitals, 29 long term care and senior residential facilities, numerous outpatient services and clinics, home
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Global IT Officers Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Steve Kendrick as a partner in its Dallas office. He joins the firm’s global information technology officers practice. With over 20 years of business focused IT leadership and executive search experience, Mr. Kendrick has led search engagements for clients across industry segments including financial services, payment
Mansfield & Associates Opens New Office in Spain
Global search firm Mansfield & Associates, Ltd. has opened a new office in Spain and appointed Carlos del Cerro as a regional manager. Mr. del Cerro was previously the manager of talent acquisition at Sanford Rose Associates. Prior to that, he worked as a senior associate in Goddard, Kay & Rogers International’s London office, specializing
Fesa Adds to Curitiba Office
Fesa Global Executive Search has added Felipe Laufer as associate director and partner in its Curitiba, Brazil office. Mr. Laufer began his career as a journalist of general matters and then became an economic reporter. He then got involved in management issues, leadership and an executive career. In 2009 Fesa invited him to be part
Diversified Search Finds CEO for Kuusakoski Recycling
Diversified Search has placed Richard Hipp as the chief executive officer at Kuusakoski Recycling, a leading international recycling company. The search was led by Diversified Search managing director Judy M. Boreham. Mr. Hipp was previously managing director, Asia Pacific at Southco Inc. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, also has U.S. offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Los
Spencer Stuart Handling CFO Search for EdR
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by EdR to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO Randall H. Brown has resigned effective June 30, 2014 in order to pursue other business opportunities. EdR is one of America's largest owners, developers and managers of collegiate housing. EdR is a self-administered
Norman Broadbent Names Head of Financial Services Practice in Spain
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has added Andrea Lowndes to lead the firm's financial services practice based in Spain. Ms. Lowndes began her career in executive search in 1996 and since then has worked in New York, London and Madrid for leading companies within wholesale banking, asset management and private banking. She has worked independently
TalentRISE Adds Partner in Chicago Headquarters
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based recruiting firm, has appointed Brad Newpoff as a partner. Mr. Newpoff will be responsible for leading and delivering the full suite of the talentRISE solutions while maintaining a deep focus in executive search. He's been an executive search consultant to the healthcare, life sciences, laboratory services, financial services, insurance, technology and private
Work&Partners Finds COO for LiquidHub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Stephen Racioppo as the new chief operating officer of LiquidHub. Mr. Racioppo’s experience in financial operations includes leading the $1.2 billion consulting, technology and outsourcing business for Accenture’s financial services clients, driving market making opportunities and spearheading the firm’s venture business. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting
Himmelfarb Group Leads Search for Unity Temple Restoration Foundation
Chicago-based search firm The Himmelfarb Group is currently leading in the search for a new executive director for Unity Temple Restoration Foundation (UTRF). UTRF restores and preserves Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1909 masterpiece of modern architecture, Unity Temple in Oakbrook, IL. The Himmelfarb Group is a boutique executive search firm helping local, regional, and national public
William H. Willis Jr., Recruiting Craftsman, Dies at 86
William H. Willis Jr., one of the executive search industry’s most endearing figures, has died at the age 86 after suffering from poor health in recent years. Mr. Willis was a long time resident of Greenwich, Connecticut and a graduate of Yale University. Standing at a gangly 6’ 6” Mr. Willis cut an impressive figure,
TRANSEARCH Adds Braswell Nees Group as Newest Partner
TRANSEARCH International has added Braswell Nees Group (BNG) as its newest partner in the U.S. Chuck Nees leads the firm and is joined by his partner, Gene Nees. With offices in the New York metro area and Georgia, BNG focuses on leadership positions within the advanced technology, healthcare, insurance, and consumer products industries, and the
Kincannon & Reed Grows in Asia; Opens New Singapore Subsidiary
Kincannon & Reed has opened a new office in Singapore’s Central Business District and formed a Singapore subsidiary, Kincannon & Reed Singapore, Pte. Ltd. Lelia Lim-Loges will head the Singapore office, as managing director, Asia Pacific. She will work from both Hong Kong and the Singapore office. Ms.Lim-Loges was previously a managing director with Oppeus
