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Essential Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruiting
In the modern business world, diversity isn’t a trend—it’s a key driver of performance and growth. A diverse workforce brings myriad benefits to an organization, a recent report from SGA Talent explored the importance of diversity recruiting and provided essential diversity recruiting strategies to help you create an effective diversity recruitment plan. A diverse workforce not
Stevenson Search Partners Recruits Chief Research and Development Officer for Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Leslie Meltzer as chief research and development officer at Apellis Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Meltzer joins Apellis as a seasoned biopharma executive with demonstrated success in advancing innovative therapies from early discovery stages through
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
A Look at the Trends Impacting Executive Search
With over two decades of experience in the executive search industry, countless trends have impacted the way Grey Search + Strategy approaches their work. “Today, clients are navigating a complex web of emerging technologies, new regulations, changing workplace dynamics, and shifting company and candidate expectations,” the firm said. In this article, Grey Search + Strategy
Xpress Recruitment Adds Director to Middle East and Asia Division
Edinburgh-based Xpress Recruitment, specialists in hospitality, retail and sales recruitment, has named Annie Boslem as associate director of its new Middle East and Asia executive search and selection division. Ms. Boslem has more than 20 years’ experience within the hotel industry, having held positions at Starwood, Inter-Contienental, Shangri-La and Taj Hotels. She moved to the
Waldron Announces Promotion
Social sector focused executive search firm Waldron has promoted Michael Kaemingk to senior consultant. Mr. Kaemingk will interact directly with clients and candidates, and support with outreach and research. His experience includes startup social enterprise and field work abroad. Headquartered in Seattle with additional offices in Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Boise, Waldron has
Leadership Search Partners Opens Search for California State Parks Foundation
Leadership Search Partners is currently leading the search for a new vice president of development for the California State Parks Foundation, the statewide independent non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing and advocating for California’s state park system. Leadership Search Partners provides executive search services to community-based non-profit organizations, specializing in recruiting executive directors/CEOs and members
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for Neustar
ChampionScott Partners has placed Michael Schoen as vice president, marketing services at Neustar, Inc. Most recently, Mr. Schoen was executive vice president, product at Mediabrands Audience Platform (MAP), a unit within IPG Mediabrands. Neustar is a provider of real-time, cloud-based information services and analytics enabling marketing and IT security professionals to promote and protect their
Allen Austin Opens in London and Taipei
Global retained search and leadership advisory firm Allen Austin has added an office in London and Taipei, Taiwan. The new offices are part of a larger, global expansion that has been occurring over the last year and will continue through 2015. Stephen Buchanan becomes a partner overseeing the U.K. location and Stephanie Chang will head
Vaco Acquires 50 Percent of Focus Search
Nashville-based Vaco, a consulting and strategic talent acquisition firm, has acquired 50 percent of Focus Search. Established in 2001 as Kraft Search Associates, healthcare-oriented Focus Search specializes on board director, C-level and VP positions. Now doing business as Focus Search Partners, A Vaco Company, the firm will overlay its retained search services across Vaco’s 28
One Third of Companies Lack Next Generation Leadership Bench Strength
Thirty percent of organizational leaders do not feel their organization is ready to promote its talent, while 70 percent of executives feel their organizations are either ready now or somewhat ready, according to a report by Korn Ferry. Thirty-nine percent of those surveyed believe their organizations either mostly or fully have the right talent to
Kaye/Bassman Leading President Search for Pepper-Lawson Construction
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has been selected by Pepper-Lawson Construction to lead in its search for a new president. Pepper-Lawson is a Houston based, full service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting and design-build services for 31 years. Kaye/Bassman was founded in 1981 and provides global executive search and recruiting solutions with an expertise in
Championscott Partners Completes Search For Neustar
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Tony Kueh as vice president mobile & carrier solutions at Neustar. Mr. Kueh joins the company from SAP America, where he most recently was global vice president of solutions & product management leading strategy, product management and go-to-market for SAP's global mobile platform and mobile security products. “We
Egon Zehnder Forms Media, Entertainment & Sports (MES) Practice
Egon Zehnder has integrated three of its industry sub-practices into a newly formed global Media, Entertainment & Sports (MES) practice that will focus on executive level search and succession planning, leadership assessment and development, as well as board leadership. The MES practice group is expected to have close links to the firm's global technology and
Ferguson Partners Adds Managing Director in Chicago
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has added Dorothy M. Billingsly in its Chicago office as a managing director. She will focus on leading and building the firm's executive search healthcare practice, serving clients and expanding FPL's complementary healthcare practice services in executive compensation, succession planning, board assessment and recruitment, and organizational, financial and
Harvey Nash Announces Promotions
Harvey Nash, an IT recruitment, IT outsourcing/offshoring and executive search firm, has promoted Molly Kane to managing director of the firm’s Washington state market and Jacob Tavares as managing director for Colorado. Both will be responsible for new business development and ensuring talent delivery service to the firm’s current roster of clients. Ms. Kane joined
Battalia Winston Places CEO at ALPFA
Search firm Battalia Winston has recruited Charles P. Garcia to serve as the new chief executive officer of ALPFA. Susan Medina, partner, led the assignment for the firm. Mr. Garcia most recently served as CEO of Garcia Trujillo Holdings LLC, a merchant banking, private equity and consulting firm. ALPFA is the largest Latino professional organization
McDermott & Bull Places IT AVP at Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Mark Friedman as assistant vice president of information technology with Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport. The search was conducted by Christopher Bull, managing partner and Bill Brewer, principal consultant. Mr. Friedman previously worked for Southern Counties Express as the director of information technology. “In this top IT role,
RSA Appoints Head of North America
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has appointed Elizabeth McCabe as head of RSA North America. In her new role, she will be leading the expansion of the firms’ North American capabilities. RSA has also relocated its U.S. headquarters offices to New York City. Currently RSA has offices in London,
Aventine Hill CFOs Names Managing Director in Houston
Roy Bowman has joined Aventine Hill CFOs as managing partner in Houston. Mr. Bowman’s 30-year career includes serving as chief executive officer, executive vice president, chief financial officer, and controller for companies in the manufacturing, aviation, energy trading, oil and gas exploration, residential construction, mortgage lending, real estate, and automotive retail sectors. He formerly worked
Carmichael Fisher Rebrands as Moorland Gray
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher is rebranding itself as Moorland Gray as it prepares for regional and global expansion. Moorland Gray specializes in board-level and senior leadership hiring in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The rebranding follows Moorland Gray’s partnering with Accel-KKR, a leading private equity firm. The firm notes that the investment in
TWC International Fills Position for BioPharma Services Inc.
Executive recruiter TWC International has placed Ilan Rose as its new vice president of business development and project management of BioPharma Services Inc. (BPSI). Mr. Rose was previously with Alcmaeon Pharma Inc., where he was responsible for focusing on contract sales, as well as managing compliance audits. BioPharma Services is a physician-owned, physician-run, International Contract
Hudepohl & Associates Leading Search for Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System
According to industry sources Hudepohl & Associates has been selected by Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System to lead in its search for a new executive director. Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System is the pension program for public education employees in the State of Oklahoma. Founded in 1994, Hudepohl & Associates provides executive search services to a wide
Addison Group Opens New Office in Austin
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services, has expanded its presence in Texas with the opening of a new office in Austin, further increasing Addison Group’s national presence; this is the company’s 13th office serving a major U.S. metropolitan area. Addison Group will initially launch its finance & accounting contract and executive search practices,
Whitman Partners Expands Healthcare Practice
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has added Jon Roberts to increase its services within the healthcare community. “Jon brings a level of hospital knowledge that we are thrilled to be incorporating into our practice,” said Josiah Whitman, founder and managing partner. Mr. Roberts previously managed a healthcare consulting firm that specialized in helping organizations
Cielo Makes Additions to Leadership Team
Cielo (formerly Pinstripe & Ochre House), a provider of global talent acquisition and management solutions, has named four new leadership team members to support its client growth in North America. Additionally, Erin Lange will relocate to the U.K. to serve as executive vice president of global operations. Juliana Barela has been promoted to vice president
Debeer, Stokes and Partners Finds CEO for Parmalat Canada
Debeer, Stokes and Partners has recruited Louis Frenette as the new president and chief executive officer of Parmalat Canada. Pierina Maniffi-Stokes, partner at DeBeer, Stokes, led the assignment. Mr. Frenette previously served as president and CEO for Bonduelle North America. “Louis has a successful track record of excellence and growth in the consumer product industry
Isaacson, Miller Completes Search for the Institute for Advanced Study
Isaacson, Miller has placed Fred Van Sickle as the new chief development officer of the Institute for Advanced Study. Jack Gorman led the search with Elizabeth Neustaedter and Jean Jacoby. Mr. Van Sickle was previously executive vice president for university development and alumni relations at Columbia University. The Institute for Advanced Study is an independent
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Latin America Financial Services Team
Heidrick & Struggles International has added Manuel Gomez as a partner in its financial services practice. Mr. Gomez joins after having served as the CEO and head of client coverage for RBS in Mexico City. Before that he spent eight years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he was a vice president with the firm's
Dasein Opens New Office in Rio de Jeneiro
Executive search firm Dasein has opened a new office in Rio de Janeiro, the firm’s fourth office in addition to locations Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Recife. The focus of the new office is mainly to fulfill the demands of the industrial, logistics, oil & gas and services sectors. Dasein is a representative of IMD
Direct Consulting Associates Names Healthcare IT Recruiter
Direct Consulting Associates has named Ankit Shah as a healthcare IT recruiter. Mr. Shah works in collaboration with John Yurkschatt, recruitment manager, and fellow team members Charles Aiken and Lauren Biro to execute consulting and permanent search assignments by sourcing candidates, qualifying candidates and presenting the best to clients. Mr. Ankit formerly served as the
Hulce Associates Recruits Chief HR Officer for Asbury Automotive Group
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Renee McKenzie as chief human resources officer for Asbury Automotive Group Inc. in Duluth, Georgia. Ms. McKenzie most recently as the VP treasurer for Saia, Inc. Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S. Hulce Associates is an executive search
Korn Ferry Completes Search for Detroit Pistons Head Coach
Korn Ferry has assisted the Detroit Pistons in its selection of Stan Van Gundy as its new head coach and president of basketball operations. Mr. Van Gundy has an NBA career regular-season record of 371-208 in seven-plus seasons as a head coach and has reached the NBA Playoffs seven times. His .641 winning percentage is
Ward Howell International Appoints Managing Partner in Hong Kong
Global search firm Ward Howell International has named MH Song as managing partner in Hong Kong. Ms. Song has placed CEO and other C-suite executives across many functional areas. She also conducts C-level searches in the technology (including wireless telecommunications and e-commerce) and sourcing space, with previous search experience in the energy and aviation/aerospace industries.
Eton Bridge Partners Adds to Executive Search Staff
Executive search and interim management partnership Eton Bridge Partners has added Jean-Pierre Green as a partner specializing in executive search. Mr. Green, who previously led a regional technology recruitment practice for Michael Page International, will work with clients ranging from entrepreneurial SMEs to large multinationals. The staff addition is in response to increased demand from
