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Nexus Search Partners Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Mobile Communications America
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has placed Jonathan Nikols as chief revenue officer at Mobile Communications America (MCA) in Spartanburg, SC. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan to the MCA executive team,” said Vince Foody, CEO of MCA. “His deep experience leading integrated revenue functions and scaling high-performing commercial organizations makes him
Summit Search Group Places Executive Director for Resource Assistance for Youth
Ontario-headquartered executive recruiting firm Summit Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kate Sjoberg as executive director of Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY). This executive search was conducted as part of Summit’s 2025 Pro Bono Search Initiative, an annual program dedicated to supporting leadership transitions in Manitoba’s non-profit sector. “We’re pleased to announce the
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
The Art of Onboarding a Senior Executive
The process of bringing in a new executive isn’t merely about filling a vacant position; it’s an investment in the future success of your organization. However, this investment often falls short when it comes to executive onboarding, according to a recent report from SpenglerFox. “Many companies underestimate the critical importance of a well-designed onboarding program, leading
Wilton & Bain Adds Two Search Professionals to Its Management Solutions Team
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has appointed Chris Cowan and Jason Rommer as partners in its management solutions team. Mr. Cowan was previously the managing director of Value Partners in the U.K. and before that was a senior partner at Accenture. Mr. Rommer was previously the sector head for retail and consumer at Penna.
Green Park Strengthens Staff
U.K. executive interim management and search firm Green Park has added James Hunt as a new director in its interim board practice. Mr. Hunt has held leadership roles at firms such as Harvey Nash and Marlin Hawk as well as serving as a managing director for Penna’s executive recruitment businesses. “James will strengthen our market
Ralph Andersen & Associates Completes Executive Director Search for Port of LA
Executive search firm Ralph Andersen & Associates has recruited Gene Seroka as the new executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. Heather Renschler, president and CEO of Ralph Andersen & Associates, led the assignment. Mr. Seroka is head of the commercial division in the Americas region for American Presidents Line (APL), a wholly owned
Lochlin Partners Fills Top Finance Post for George W. Bush Presidential Center
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Jeff Guy as chief financial and administrative officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Mr. Guy previously served as the chief financial and administrative officer of the Dallas Museum of Art since 2007. He has over 30 years of financial management experience, including 12 years in
Preston & Partners Adds to Philadelphia Office
Preston & Partners has added Suzanne Fairlie to the firm’s new Philadelphia office. Ms. Fairlie’s 25 years of experience includes recruitment of senior and C-level professionals in varied industries, including Fortune 500 companies and high growth emerging companies. She founded executive search firm ProSearch in 1988, which was focused initially on top-level chief information officer
HR Leaders to Put Primary Focus on Talent Management
Identifying and developing talented employees will be the primary focus of human resource executives in the financial services industry over the next 12 months, according to a poll conducted by Towers Watson. According to the study more than four in 10 respondents (44 percent) chose identifying and developing talent as the primary focus of their
Caldwell Partners Recruits President/Chief Investment Officer for AGF Management Limited
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Kevin McCreadie as president and chief investment officer at AGF Management Limited. Mr. McCreadie was formerly president and chief investment officer at PNC Capital Advisors, LLC. Paul Heller, Caldwell managing partner, financial services, Elan Pratzer, managing partner, Canada, and consultant Elizabeth Bernich handled the search.
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CFO for LoJack
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by LoJack Corporation to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current EVP and CFO Donald R. Peck is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. LoJack, the company that has helped more than nine million people protect their vehicles in the event
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Mexico City
TRANSEARCH International has opened an office in Mexico City and named Adrian Gonzalez to lead the new location. Mr. Gonzalez has worked with international consulting firms in different business areas, including strategic management (Booz Allen & Hamilton in Washington, D.C.), branding strategy (Interbrand Mexico), and executive recruiting (CTPartners Mexico). Alain Tanugi, chairman of TRANSEARCH, said:
Executives Online Strengthens Staff
International interim management and executive search firm Executives Online has named Debbie Blackwell to build its specialist practice in human resources. She will be based in the firm’s Winchester (U.K.) office. Ms. Blackwell has over 10 years’ experience as a senior recruitment consultant and manager, specializing in both permanent and interim roles for the HR
InterSearch Adds TRSearch in Spain as Newest Member Firm
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added TRSearch International in Spain as its newest member firm. Based in Madrid with 10 executive search professionals, TRSearch International is a human resources consulting firm specializing in senior-level search, assessment and talent management for the following industries: life sciences, health and biotechnology; construction, engineering
Nesbit Partners Completes Search for TeamHealth
Executive search firm Nesbit Partners, Inc. has placed Al Afonso as vice president of claims & insurance for TeamHealth. Previously, Mr. Afonso served as vice president for Coverys. TeamHealth is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing in multiple departments, including anesthesia, hospital medicine, in addition to emergency medicine. Nesbit Partners is
DavenportMajor Leading COO Search for Verimatrix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Verimatrix to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for life sciences and
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
