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How AI Is Reshaping the Talent Pyramid
The professional services talent pyramid is collapsing from the bottom, and AI is forcing the collapse, according to a recent report from Clark R. Beecher, managing partner and co-founder at Beecher Reagan. “For decades, professional services firms have followed the traditional leverage model to deliver work and maximize profitability,” the report said. “The few partners
The Millard Group Recruits CEO for Turnberry Solutions
The Millard Group, which focuses on building executive teams for venture capital and private equity backed growth stage technology companies, has recruited Bill Ravenscroft as the new CEO of Turnberry Solutions in Philadelphia. “I’m thrilled to announce a significant leadership placement that will reshape the IT services landscape: The Millard Group has successfully partnered with Abry
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.
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
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?
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Managing an Age Diverse Workforce
The recent emphasis on creating truly diverse workforces and leadership teams has seen action on underrepresented groups like women, ethnic minorities, and the LGBT+ community. But when it comes to offering opportunity for all, in a fair manner, one group is frequently overlooked: the over-50s. And companies disregard this group at their peril, according to
Hudson Global’s Q1 Revenues Drop Two Percent
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted first quarter 2014 revenues of $161.9 million, down 2.3 percent from $165.7 million the same period the prior year. The company recorded a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $8.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, for the
Direct Recruiters, Inc. Makes Additions to Staff
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has added Kelly McCort, Dan Miller and Jason Toth to its team. Ms. McCort becomes project coordinator for the firm’s automation practice; she was previously an account manager for Dealer Tire. Mr. Miller takes on the role of executive recruiter for DRI’s plastics team; he most recently served as a healthcare
Caldwell Partners Recruits CEO for Foresters
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Anthony Garcia as the new president and chief executive officer of Foresters. Kelly Blair and Peter Reed, partners within Caldwell’s global insurance practice, handled the assignment. With more than 26 years of executive management and leadership experience in the U.S. life and annuity industry, Mr.
NES Global Talent Opens New Office in China
NES Global Talent has opened a new office in Shekou, South China. The firm is expanding in China and the new office will act as a regional hub for business activity across the South of the region, allowing NES Global Talent to also grow in other key locations such as Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The
Ligature Partners Leading CEO Search for “I Have A Dream” Foundation
Executive search firm Ligature Partners has been retained by the “I Have A Dream” Foundation to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. The “I Have A Dream” Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. Ligature Partners is a boutique retained executive search
Dice Revenues Group 20 Percent With Recent Acquisitions
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded first quarter revenues of $60.7 million, an increase of 20 percent from $50.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2013. The increase was due primarily to revenues from businesses acquired within the past year. Overall recruitment activity was fairly consistent in tech,
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 7.9 Percent Revenue Q1 Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $111.1 million in the first quarter, up 7.9 percent percent from $103 million a year ago. The increase was driven by a 42.6 percent increase in Europe (approximately 37 percent on a constant currency basis), and a five percent jump in
Leadership Capital Group Completes Search for Choice Hotels
Leadership Capital Group has placed Jermaine Peguese as global head of content management at Choice Hotels International. Mr. Peguese comes to the company from Republic Services Inc., where he was most recently digital manager, directing all corporate digital marketing properties including, SEO, SEM, digital display and social media. Partners Marc Lewis, Bill Liguori and Evan
Baker Tilly Executive Search Appoints EVP
Baker Tilly Executive Search, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly), has added Kevin Vick as executive vice president. In his new role, Mr. Vick will be responsible for developing relationships within the manufacturing and distribution, professional services, technology, retail and private equity and venture
Carrington & Carrington Retained by Boeing to Lead VP Global Diversity Search
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has been selected by The Boeing Company to lead in its search for a vice president of global diversity. Boeing is a world leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Carrington &
Stanton Chase Partners With Pi Slice
Stanton Chase Middle East has partnered with Pi Slice, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and commitment to contribute in the development of the MENA region and the improvement of the life of its people. As part of the partnership, Stanton Chase and Pi Slice have launched a ‘lending page’ to
TurningPoint Executive Search Grows Staff
TurningPoint Executive Search has added Maureen LaBarrie as a client and talent manager. Ms. LaBarrie has over 13 years of sales and business development expertise, most recently serving as a sales leader for one of the beauty industry’s top privately owned suppliers. “Needless to say, we are thrilled with our continued expansion and are very
JDG Associates Leading CFO Search for ASCD
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been selected by the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. The search is being handled by Tiffany McCarty, principal at JDG. ASCD is a global leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products, and services that empower
Futurestep to Drive Business Growth for Fonterra
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has been appointed to drive ambitious business growth in Greater China for exporter and milk processor Fonterra, New Zealand’s largest employer. According to sources, Futurestep will support the company with candidate sourcing, attraction, screening and recruitment administration, as well as graduate hiring. The company will
Development Guild/DDI to Find Chief Advancement Officer for Bancroft School
Development Guild/DDI has been retained by Bancroft School to head its search for a chief advancement officer. Located on a 30-acre campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bancroft School is an independent, co-educational, Pre-K-12, college-preparatory day school serving the communities of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Boston. Development Guild/DDI is focuses its work across the nonprofit sector, particularly
TMP Worldwide Appoints SVP Canada
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global talent acquisition company, has appointed Colette O’Neill Taylor as senior vice president for Canada. With a focus on client development and operations across Canada, Ms. O’Neill Taylor is based in Toronto and is responsible for strategic account development as well as the success of TMP’s customers and
Crist|Kolder Associates Appoints New Managing Director
Executive search firm Crist|Kolder Associates has appointed Dale Visokey as a managing director. With over 25 years of experience in the executive search industry, Mr. Visokey focuses on CEO, president, CFO and board assignments within the industrial sector, in both manufacturing and service related businesses. He was previously a partner at Heidrick & Struggles and
Jackowitz & Company Names SVP and Director West Coast Office
Executive search firm Jackowitz & Company, Inc. has named Lisa Mahaney as senior vice president and director of its West Coast office. She will be based in the firm’s San Francisco location. With more than 35 years of experience in banking and financial management, Ms. Mahaney spent the past three years at J.P. Morgan Chase,
Calibre One Finds CMO for MicroStrategyA
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has placed Marcus Starke as the new chief marketing officer for MicroStrategyÂ, Inc., a provider of enterprise software platforms. Mr. Starke previously served as SAP’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing and communications regions. Vince Gabriele, EVP HR at MicroStrategy, worked directly with Tom Barnes, managing partner, and the
ECS Partners International Leading Search for Red Cross
Red Cross of America has retained Miami-based ECS Partners International to search for a senior fund raising executive to cover Miami-Dade County. Eduardo Comella, the firm’s president, will handle the assignment. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the U.S. ECS Partners International is a
Robert Half Posts 5.8 Percent Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $1.1 billion, an increase of 5.8 percent from revenues during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income was $61.6 million, or $.45 per share, compared to income of $55.9 million, or $.40 per share, the year before. Harold
Gravitas Names Managing Partner in New Hospitality & Managed Services Practice
Boutique retained executive search firm Gravitas LLC has said that Ed Evans rejoined the firm as a managing partner and head of the its new hospitality and managed services practice. Mr. Evan’s career spans multiple service companies in environments ranging from food and hospitality to chemical distribution, where he most recently served as chief human
Mining Recruitment Group Creates Internal Resource Focused Investment Fund
The Mining Recruitment Group Ltd (MRG), a Vancouver-based executive search firm focused exclusively on the unique needs of the mining industry, has launched its internal resource focused investment fund. Andrew Pollard, president of MRG, said: “The MRG President’s Fund will be established to take key positions within our executive search clients, up to and including
Spencer Stuart Selected to Lead CEO Search for Digi International
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Digi International to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Joseph T. Dunsmore, current president, CEO and chairman of the board, has informed the company that he will retire from his positions effective December 31, 2014 or upon the earlier appointment
Lochlin Partners Completes Search for The Milken Institute
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has recruited Travis Dredd as director of event programming at The Milken Institute. The search was led by managing partner Mike Kirkman. Mr. Dredd previously served as chief of staff of the Democratic National Convention Committee where he was responsible for overseeing a large team to convene a national
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.9 billion for the first quarter, an increase of three percent from revenues of $4.8 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $70.1 million, or 86 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Jeffrey
Astbury Marsden Grows Staff in London and Singapore
International search firm Astbury Marsden has added Gareth Sowter in its London office as director of its energy practice and Sandip Kotecha in Singapore as head of business technology. With 18 years’ experience in the recruiting industry, Mr. Sowter most recently served as CEO of NRG Selection Ltd (NRG). Mr. Kotecha was previously an associate
DavenportMajor Fills Position for Aetherpal
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Richard Cardone as the new vice president of business development for AetherPal. Mr. Cardone previously served as VP of strategic sales at Tekelec which was acquired by Oracle. AetherPal is a provider of connected device support software for mobile operators and wireless device suppliers. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Deerfield Associates Conducting Search for The Browning School
Wellesley, MA-headquartered DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. has been retained by The Browning School, located in New York City, to conduct a national search for a director of advancement. The Browning School was founded as a college preparatory school for boys in 1888 by John A. Browning. DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search was founded by Doug
McLean Interim Management Adds Client Development Manager
U.K.-based McLean Interim Management has named Annette Kiely as client development manager. Ms. Kiely has spent the last six years working for an interim management and search company in a business development role where she played a fundamental part in identifying and delivering new business sales. Chris Bernard, who heads up McLean Interim Management, said:
Tatum Announces Promotions
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has appointed Jim McAndrews as the new managing partner of its mid-Atlantic office based in Vienna, VA. In his role, Mr. McAndrews will oversee high-level client engagements, lead business development and talent recruitment initiatives and manage operations. He joined Tatum as an engagement partner in 2004 and most recently served
