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Flatiron Search Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at TRUEWERK
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has placed Emily Sly as chief marketing officer of Stride Consumer Partners-backed TRUEWERK in Denver, CO. “We’ve been fortunate to work alongside Stride and TRUEWERK for several years now, helping to assemble an incredibly talented leadership team, and we’re excited to welcome,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As TRUEWERK continues to
Leathwaite Appoints Non-Executive Director
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite has appointed (John) Duncan Edwards to its board as non-executive director. “Duncan’s appointment to the board comes at an important and exciting time for our company,” said Andrew Wallace, chair and co-founder. “His proven leadership as a CEO through periods of significant growth, together with our ongoing ambitions to expand across North America, make his
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.
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
The Evolving Role of Leadership Advisory Services in Executive Search
Leadership advisory services are consulting offerings that help organizations enhance their leadership effectiveness through tailored development programs, coaching, and succession planning. They focus on assessing and aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals while managing change and talent. Ultimately, these services empower leaders to drive performance and foster a positive organizational culture. Leadership advisory services have
Preston Partners Leading CEO Search for EMSDC
Preston & Partners has been retained to conduct the CEO search for the Eastern Minority Supplier Diversity Council (EMSDC) based in Philadelphia. Suzanne Fairlie, managing director of Preston & Partners’ Philadelphia office, will lead the search engagement. The stated mission of the EMSDC is “advancing business opportunities by certifying and connecting minority business enterprises to
Morgan Samuels Adds to Human Capital Consulting Practice
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has named Russell Bishop as a senior partner in its human capital consulting practice. His primary focus will be in the area of change leadership. Having started five successful companies and consulted to leadership teams around the world, Mr. Bishop has become a recognized expert in personal
Rosenzweig & Company Strengthens Advisory Board
Rosenzweig & Company, a global provider of executive recruitment solutions, has added Jonathan Sackett and Judith Humprey to its advisory board. With more than 18 years of international experience, Mr. Sackett has developed award-winning, ground breaking and effective initiatives for some of the world’s greatest brands. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest
ManpowerGroup Posts Six Percent Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.3 billion, an increase of six percent from $5 billion report during the same period a year ago. The company reported earnings of $109.8 million, or $1.35 cents per diluted share, compared earnings of $68.2 million, or 87 cents per diluted share. ManpowerGroup CEO Jonas Prising, said: “In the second
Nesbit Partners Completes Search for Beiersdorf
Executive search firm Nesbit Partners, Inc. has placed Louisa Stead as the new vice president, North America for Beiersdorf. Previously, Ms. Stead served as senior director, talent planning & high potential development, for Pfizer, Inc. Beiersdorf is an international research and development leader in the area of skin care. Nesbit Partners is a boutique executive
ECS Partners Leading Search for RMC
ECS Partners International has been retained by RMC to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer for its national consumer finance business. Regional Management Corp. is a diversified specialty consumer finance company providing a broad array of loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit
Caldwell Partners Posts 34 Percent Revenue Increase
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted fiscal 2014 third quarter revenues of $12.3 million, up 34 percent compared to $9.2 million the prior year. U.S. revenues increased 48 percent to $9.07 million driven primarily by increased search volumes and average fees, offset by fewer average partners during the current year. Canadian
Diversified Search to Host U.S. CEOs and African Heads of State to Promote Global Partnership
A highly influential group of leaders representing African and African-American political, business and international trade communities will host the first annual “Gathering of Pan-African Leaders” at the Mayflower Hotel on Monday, August 4, 2014. Dale Jones, president of Diversified Search, and Carlos Austin, a private investor, are serving as co-chairs of the organizing committee. This
TurningPoint Executive Search Adds Client Relations Manager
TurningPoint Executive Search has added Casey Long to its team as client relations manager. Prior to joining TurningPoint, Mr. Long spent six years within the Marine Corps as an officer, leading IT departments in the delivery of service for various types of organizations. Ken Schmitt, president and founder, said: “I am especially pleased to offer
O’Neill Consulting Group Fills VP Global Sales/Marketing Post for Maxion Wheels
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has recruited Bill Wardle as vice president of global sales and marketing at Maxion Wheels. The search was led by Kevin R. O’Neill, founder and CEO. Most recently, Mr. Wardle was the global vice president of sales and marketing at Magna Exteriors, Interiors, and Seating. “We are pleased that
Colin Baenziger & Associates Retained by St. Pete Beach
According to industry sources, executive search firm Colin Baenziger & Associates has been selected by St. Pete Beach to lead in its search for a new city manager. Former city manager Mike Bonfield was terminated in late April. Established in 1997, Colin Baenziger & Associates is headquartered in Palm Beach County, FL, with offices in
DHR International Names Managing Partner in Asia Pacific
DHR International has named Steve Stine as managing director of the firm’s Asia Pacific region. Mr. Stine will lead the firm across all divisions and functions in APAC. Mr. Stine has lived and worked in Asia for nearly 25 years and was most recently a partner with Heidrick & Struggles. At Heidrick, he built out
Odgers Interim Grows Education Practice
Odgers Interim has appointed Sally Havers as a consultant in its education practice. She is based out of the firm’s London office. Ms. Havers places interim executives in the education sector with a particular focus on schools (independent, grammar, state, academies and free schools); awarding bodies; and skills councils. A qualified solicitor, Ms. Havers worked
Development Resources Completes Search for YMCA Tulsa
Development Resources, Inc. (DRi) has recruited Vanessa Finley as chief executive officer for YWCA Tulsa. Ms. Finley was previously the director of development at Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri (PPKM). Development Resources focuses on executive search assignments for the non-profit industry.
Boyden Recruits New CEO for Port of Long Beach
Boyden has placed Jon Slangerup as chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach. The search was led by managing directors Tim McNamara and Peter Santora. Mr. Slangerup is the former president of FedEx Canada. The Port of Long Beach is one of the world’s premier seaports, a primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade. Boyden
CTPartners Adds Partner In Consumer, Retail And Hospitality Practice
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Laurence Vallaeys as a partner in its consumer, retail and hospitality practice. Based in London, Ms. Vallaeys partners with global clients in the FMCG, hotel, restaurants, fast food and travel sectors to identify, track and recruit senior leadership with a focus on U.K. and European markets. She was previously
PRAXI ALLIANCE Member Prosia Executive Search Adds Partners
PRAXI ALLIANCE member Prosia Executive Search Oy has added Teemu Tiainen as a partner. Mr. Tiainen has over 10 years of experience in the special goods trade and management consulting. He formerly served as a partner at InHunt Group. “We are focused on building strength in the Nordic region, as seen by our recent addition
HireBetter Extends Interim Services
Retained executive search firm HireBetter has expanded its services by adding an interim services division and acquiring bkoAustin, an Austin-based interim services and staffing firm specializing in providing companies with professionals on an interim or project basis for CFO and CIO positions. Brian O’Neil, bkoAustin president, will remain with HireBetter as vice president of interim
JobfitMatters Leading COO Search for World Vision
Executive recruiter JobfitMatters has been selected by World Vision to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Tommy Thomas, Rob Stevenson, and Laura Coverstone are handling the assignment. World Vision U.S. is one of the largest Christian aid organizations in the world, with more than $1 billion in annual revenues. JobfitMatters is
SpenglerFox Names Practice Group Leader in Istanbul
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has added Gokan Ozden in Istanbul as practice group leader for the firm’s consumer sector and human capital solutions services. Mr. Ozden formerly work for Aon Hewitt as a rewards consultant. After working four years in that role, he took employee engagement consulting responsibility and continued for another two years. In
RP International Acquires Aero Appointments
Global specialist telecoms and technology recruitment consultancy RP International has acquired Aero Appointments, executive search and permanent recruitment specialists within the aviation sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With expertise in deploying resources to manage major transformation programs, systems implementation, expansion and upgrades across the Aviation industry, RP International’s acquisition of Aero
Hanover Search Group Names Senior Consultant
London-based Hanover Search Group has appointed Ari Zastawna as a senior consultant. Ms. Zastawna was previously with Hays Insurance where she gained insurance recruitment experience initially being responsible for placing underwriting, claims and broking professionals. At Hanover, she will focus on senior and strategic underwriting & claims assignments across U.K. insurance client base. She will
Witt/Kieffer Finds President And CEO For The Montana State University Alumni Foundation
Executive recruiter Witt/Kieffer has recruited Christopher D. Murray as the new president and chief executive officer of The Montana State University Alumni Foundation. The search was led by consultant Jennifer Biehn and senior associate Mercedes Vance. Mr. Murray was most recently vice president for university advancement at the University of Idaho. “We are proud to
SEARCH Group Partners Retained by Utah State Board of Education
SEARCH Group Partners (SGP) has been selected by the Utah State Board of Education to lead in its search for a new state superintendent of public instruction. Dr. Martell Menlove, the current state superintendent, announced his retirement in March. Connie Linardakis-Spyropoulos, managing director at Search Group Partners, is handling the assignment. State board member Jefferson
Korn Ferry Names Partner in Global Logistics and Transportation Services Practice
Korn Ferry has named Kenneth Bloom as senior client partner in its global logistics and transportation services practice. He will be based in the firm's New York office. He joins Korn Ferry from INTTRA, Inc., a web portal for ocean-containerized freight, where he served as CEO and as a member of the board of directors.
Remtec Search and Selection and Talentmark Form Medtec Executive Talent
Remtec Search and Selection and Talentmark have launched a new partnership bringing together the skills and expertise of both organizations to deliver the next generation of specialist and executive recruitment services to the global medical technology market. Known as Medtec Executive Talent, the new specialist service will make full use of Remtec’s knowledge of the
Diversified Search Finds CEO for the California Milk Advisory Board
Diversified Search has placed John D. Talbot as the new chief executive officer of the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). The search was led by managing director Julie Kanak. Mr. Talbot was most recently vice president of global market development for the Almond Board of California. CMAB was formed in 1969 as an instrumentality of
Braswell Nees Group |TRANSEARCH International Fills Positions for Jenne, Inc.
Braswell Nees Group|TRANSEARCH International has recruited Tony Grilli as chief financial officer and Patrick Howard as vice president of product management for Jenne, Inc. Mr. Grilli comes to Jenne with a diverse financial leadership background in multinational companies as well as experience in family-owned and distributor environments. Mr. Howard’s background is comprised of a solid
AESC Names Eight New Members
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has accepted eight new executive search firms into AESC membership, including Clarey/Napier International; Eblinger & Partner Personal- und Managementberatungs GmbH; Harris Search Associates; Head Hunters International; Matthew Wood Search (MWS); People Assets Consultoria em Recursos Humanos Ltda; PAC Executive; and The Nautical Group. Clarey/Napier International is a Houston-based
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner to Industrial and Venture Capital Practices
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added R. Todd Bennett as a partner in the industrial and venture capital practices. Based in Dallas, Mr. Bennett focuses on recruiting senior executives in the transportation, distribution and logistics industry, as well as senior operators at private equity- and venture-backed companies. His 20-plus years of
Amrop Adds Eight Partners in EMEA and Asia
Amrop has added eight partners and consultants within its global partnership of executive search professionals. They include: Sam Aston, partner – Malmö; Dan Chan, associate partner – Hong Kong; Gregor Frey, partner – Zurich; Bob de Groot, partner – Amsterdam; Hedda Hanke, managing director – Duesseldorf; J.Y. Hong, senior partner – Seoul; Ott Karolin, partner
