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Delayed September Report Shows U.S. Added 119,000 Jobs
After a delay due to the government shutdown, employment rose by 119,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate stands at 4.4 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment continued to trend up in healthcare, food services and drinking places, and social assistance. Job losses occurred in transportation and warehousing and
Morgan Samuels Company Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Horizon Family Brands
Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew Springate as chief marketing officer of Horizon Family Brands, part of the Platinum Equity portfolio. Bert Hensley, Ken Wilcox, Stacy Fitzgerald, Justin Kai Ossola, Dana Pontious, Heidi Simons, and Raquel De La Vega led the assignment. “Andrew is a strong fit
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.
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
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?
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
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
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
The Transformation of HR in the Age of AI
The integration of artificial intelligence into HR is not a trend; it’s a transformative shift that is reshaping how organizations manage people, optimize processes, and drive innovation. As businesses seek to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while fostering a more dynamic and engaging workplace, AI and automation are increasingly being implemented into HR strategies, according to
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
McCormick Group Completes Search For Garvey Schubert Barer
The McCormick Group has placed Brad Deutsch as a partner in the Washington officer of Garvey Schubert Barer. Mr. Deutsch most recently served as chief of staff and senior legal advisor to commissioner Steven T. Walther at the Federal Election Commission. Handling the search for The McCormick Group were managing principal Stephen Nelson, who manages
Egon Zehnder Conducting CFO Search For University Of Michigan
Executive search firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the University of Michigan to lead in its search for a new executive president and chief financial officer. School president Mark S. Schlissel has put together an 11-member search advisory committee. Lisa Connolly, the senior manager for executive searches in the Office of the President, will
Executive Search Activity Continues Positive Trend
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) second quarter report on the worldwide executive search industry indicates quarter on quarter revenue growth of almost 10 percent and a year on year growth of 11 percent, keeping steady with HSZ Media’s recent three-year industry trend line. The number of search assignments conducted by member firms increased
Alexander Mann Opens Office in Belfast
London-based Alexander Mann Solutions has opened a new office in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Belfast Global Client Services center will be Alexander Mann Solutions’ fifth and the first to be opened since the company was sold by Graphite Capital to U.S. private equity fund New Mountain Capital in October 2013. Rosaleen Blair, founding CEO of
51job Posts13 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, reported second quarter revenues were $73.8 million, an increase of 13.1 percent for the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues for the second quarter were $50.3 million, a 15.8 percent increase. Rick Yan, president and chief executive officer of 51job, said: “In
Diversified Search Finds CEO for M&F Bank
Diversified Search has placed James H. Sills as president and chief executive officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), the wholly owned subsidiary of M&F Bancorp, Inc., a one-bank holding company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The search was led by Diversified Search president Dale E. Jones and Euris Belle, managing director in the
Wheless Partners Leading President Search for U. of West Alabama
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has been selected by the University of West Alabama to lead in its search for a new president. Currently, the university is being led by John Blackwell, who was appointed interim president in May. Founded in 1835, The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama.
Millennium Search Appoints Senior Executive Director
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm, has appointed David Florence as a senior executive recruiter. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Florence brings over 25 years of experience as a technology executive to the firm. He has spent time as a product, marketing and business development executive in the hardware, telecommunications and software sectors. His career
Tatum Adds Managing Partner in Atlanta
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Scott Law as its new Atlanta office managing partner. Drawing on an extensive career in executive search, in which he held leadership positions with several staffing companies, Mr. Law is responsible for building out Tatum’s local practice through market and business development and helping employers understand how Tatum
Trust Management Consultants Opens Office in Germany
Recruitment consultancy The TRUST MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS group (TMC) has opened a new office in Saarbrucken, its third office in Germany. The firm also has offices in Dusseldorf (headquarters), Frankfurt, Luxembourg and London. TMC is active in various industries and operates in several countries, including Poland, Russia, China and the U.S.
Debeer, Stokes & Partners Completes Search for RS Technologies
Debeer, Stokes and Partners, a member of Signium International, has recruited Bradley Grainger as vice president sales, North America, at RS Technologies Inc. Gerd DeBeer, managing partner at DeBeer, Stokes, led the assignment. Prior to accepting his new role, Mr. Grainger served as the regional manager for The Lighting Quotient for Western USA and Canada.
JDG Associates Finds CEO For AGA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Ann Ebberts as executive director and chief executive officer at The Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Ms. Ebberts spent the last 26 years of her career at Booz Allen Hamilton, recently retiring after serving as a vice president in the financial services group. JDG Associates has been
Odgers Berndtson Posts Record Results in Canada
Odgers Berndtson reports that business was up more than 40 percent in the first six months of 2014 in Canada as a result of the firm’s move last December to a centrally-owned and fully-integrated business. “In Canada, we have just recorded the strongest financial quarter in our history,” said Carl Lovas, Canadian chairman of Odgers
CTPartners Grows; Adds Partners In Mexico City
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Muriel Belda as a partner in the firm's technology, media and telecom practice and Victoria Hyde as a principal in its financial services and private equity practices. Both are located in Mexico City. With over 16 years of experience in the executive search business, Ms. Belda has completed assignments
Michael Page Promotes Managing Director
Recruitment consultancy Michael Page International has promoted Graham Lucas to managing director. Mr. Lucas started his career at the firm in 2004 as a consultant in Michael Page Retail Operations. In 2005, he transferred to Michael Page Buying & Merchandising and was instrumental in building the brand to become a leading player in the industry.
Spano Pratt Leading CFO Search for AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
Spano Pratt Executive Search has been selected to help the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin identify its next chief financial officer. According to a statement, ARCW’s current CFO is retiring. As a statewide organization, ARCW has headquarters in Milwaukee with nine statewide offices and clinics, and is Wisconsin’s largest provider of HIV prevention, care and
Martin Partners Finds CFO For New York Wire Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has tapped Roger Sim as the chief financial officer of New York Wire Company. Mr. Sim was previously finance director, Americas at Global Closure Systems. New York Wire is a manufacturer of wire mesh and wire products servicing a broad range of industries and applications. New York Wire is backed
Bench International Names VP, Executive Recruitment
Global executive search firm Bench International has appointed Dr. Sally Barennes vice president, executive recruitment. Dr. Barennes will be responsible for business development, client relationships and search execution in Europe, and work as an active member of the firm’s executive team and in close collaboration with Janet Foulkes in the firm’s London office. She joins
Dasein Executive Search Adds Corporate Manager
Dasein Executive Search has added Cecília Meirelles as its new corporate manager. Ms. Meirelles has 20 years of professional experience with recognized performance in national and multinational companies including Mercedes-Benz do Brazil, Robert Bosch Ltda, Kahn do Brasil (FORD Camaçari- Plant), Tracbel S/A and Chamber of Commerce & Industry Brazil- Germany – AHK Minas Gerais.
CDI Corp. Posts 7.9 Percent Revenue Increase; MRI Up 4.2 Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $284.3 million, an increase of 7.9 percent from revenues of $263.4 million in the prior year quarter. Management Recruiters International, Inc. (MRI) second quarter revenues climbed 4.2 percent to $15.3 million compared to last year. The company reported net income of $4.4
Phillips Oppenheim Leading CEO Search For Community Healthcare Network
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has been retained by the Community Healthcare Network to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Susan Meade and Paul Spivey are handling the assignment. Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit agency that provides access to quality, culturally competent and comprehensive community-based primary care,
