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GHP Search Finds Board Members for Teach for America Detroit
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, was recently selected by Teach for America Detroit. New Trustees recruited by GHP Search include Ana C. Wagner, VP of automotive aftermarket North America and head of global business development at HenKel, Paul Lindow, retired senior partner with Deloitte & Touche in the Banking & Capital Markets,
Egon Zehnder Appoints Leaders of Global Technology & AI Practice Group
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has named Lindsay Trout (Palo Alto) and Hana Habayeb (Middle East) as co-leaders of its global technology and AI practice group. They succeed Silvia Rapallo (Rome) and Eric Anderson (Atlanta), who have led the group through a period of remarkable transformation in the technology sector. “We are excited to see
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,
Non-Profits Seek New Kinds of Leaders with Help from Search Firms
Executive search for the non-profit sector often mirrors broader hiring trends, with a distinct focus on leadership, strategic vision, and organizational impact. Recruiters say that non-profits, generally, are increasingly seeking executives and management teams who can provide strong leadership, articulate a compelling vision, and inspire stakeholders. Like most sectors, there is a growing emphasis on
Buffkin Group Finds CEO for Aegis Health Group
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Philip Suiter as the chief executive officer at Aegis Health Group. Mr. Suiter most recently served as president and CEO at Artemis Health Group. “Phil is exactly the strong leader Aegis was looking for in a CEO. He is action-oriented and skilled in executing projects and policies
Storbeck/Pimental Leading CEO Search for Colonial Williamsburg
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to lead its search for a new chief executive. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates the world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. Storbeck/Pimentel is a minority and female owned search firm specializing in executive recruitment services to colleges, universities, independent
Spencer Ogden Opens 4th U.K. Office
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has launched a new office based in Manchester, England. It joins London, Aberdeen and Glasgow as the 4th U.K.-based office and the 13th worldwide. The Manchester office will be led by Phil Bygrave, who will be heading up a commercial and business development team and a key accounts division. His main
Kincannon & Reed Appoints Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has added Ed Yuhas as a managing director in Ohio. Mr. Yuhas, who will focus on engagements in the food, lawn & garden, and pet care sectors, has held senior executive positions in both Fortune 500 and private equity-owned entrepreneurial companies. He joins Kincannon & Reed from Mars Petcare/Buckeye Nutrition. Previously, he
Tyler & Company Expands Search Staff
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has named Olivier J. Van Dierdonck as a vice president. Mr. Van Dierdoncke offers more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, where he has held operational positions with rural and urban hospital systems and national physician practice management organizations (PhyCor and MedPartners). He concentrates his executive recruitment work
Diversified Search Completes Board Searches for Barnes Group and CIGNA
Diversified Search has placed Jo Anna Sohovich, president of Stanley & Decker Industrial/Automotive, as a member of the board of directors at The Barnes Group Inc. The search was led by Diversified Search president Dale E. Jones and managing director Cheryl D’Cruz Young. Diversified Search also recruited Michelle Gass, chief customer officer of Kohl’s Department
Spencer Stuart Conducting CEO Search for the Advertising Council
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by The Advertising Council to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer; current president and CEO Peggy Conlon has announced her retirement. The Ad Council is a non-profit and the largest producer of public service communications programs in the U.S. The organization received
China-based 51Job Records 14.9 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted first quarter revenues of $70.3 million, an increase of 14.9 percent from the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues increased 21.6 percent over Q1 2013 to $48.5 million. Rick Yan, president and chief executive officer of 51job, said: “With recruitment
Accelent Completes Search for Fluid Inc.
Accelent, Inc. has placed Larry Bernstein as the new vice president of product development of Fluid Inc. Previously, Mr. Bernstein served as VP of engineering for Demandbase. Fluid Inc., the digital shopping innovator, designs and builds digital shopping experiences that brings brands to life, making the shopping experience fun, vivid, intuitive and social. Accelent is
The Jacobson Group Names Engagement Directors
The Jacobson Group has promoted Gaelle Pritchard and Joyce Dunn to the roles of vice president / engagement directors. Ms. Pritchard is focused on leading efforts to build Jacobson’s executive search practice internationally. She began as an engagement director with Jacobson, then ejsSearch, in 2005. Ms. Pritchard will continue to handle executive and non-executive searches
Industrial Search Partners Leading President Search for ASLRRA
Executive search firm Industrial Search Partners (ISP) has been retained by American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to help recruit a successor to ASLRRA president Richard Timmons, who plans to retire at year’s end. Based in Norwalk, CT, ISP will identify potential candidates in accordance with criteria set by an association subcommittee and
CDI Corp. Posts Modest Gain; MRI Revenues Down
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $276.3 million, an increase of 2.5 percent from revenues of $269 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $2.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last
Steven Douglas Associates Opens in Atlanta; Adds Managing Director
Recruiting firm Steven Douglas Associates has opened an office in Atlanta and named Dean Doolittle as managing director in an effort to better serve clients in the Southeast. “Atlanta was a natural choice for our newest office – now up to eight nationwide – since it offers an excellent talent pool of experienced professionals to
Alexander Hughes Adds Client Partner in Paris
Alexander Hughes has added Gérard Guilbert to its Paris office as client partner. He will conduct C-level searches in a number of sectors with a particular focus on insurance, brokerage and professional services. Mr. Guilbert was previously with April Group, a global company with a focus in insurance, where he held divisional managing director roles
Lochlin Partners Names New Managing Partner
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has named Nalini Vasagam Perkins as a managing partner. Ms. Perkins joins the firm after serving as executive director of Russell Reynolds Associates' Washington, D.C., office. Before that, she held positions at Heidrick & Struggles and Human Resource International (HRi). Ms. Perkins brings extensive experience in domestic and international
PGC Adds Associate Director
Imran Miah has joined PGC, the U.K. partner firm of Friisberg & Partners International, as an associate director. Mr. Miah is experienced in the recruitment of professionals in the disciplines of forensic investigations, dispute resolution, business intelligence, counter-fraud, forensic technology, contentious insolvency, valuations and other associated practice areas. He was previously a director at IMA
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Target
After Target Corporation recently ousted CEO Gregg Steinhafel, the company selected Korn Ferry to lead in its search for his replacement. Both internal and external candidates will be considered for the position. Target is a retailing company that was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. Korn Ferry, based in Los Angeles and with
Grant Cooper & Associates Leads HR Search for MEC
Executive recruiters Grant Cooper & Associates has been retained by Metal Exchange Corporation to lead in its search for a new vice president of human resources. Senior consultant Wendy Williams is handling the assignment. Metal Exchange Corporation (MEC) is headquartered in St Louis and is a global trader and manufacturer of non-ferrous metals. Grant Cooper
Coleman Lew + Associates Adds New Search Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew + Associates has added Shirley Lamm as a search consultant. Ms. Lamm was previously an executive search consultant with Stroker & Schenk Executive Search. She began her search career as a research consultant with search firms Heidrick & Struggles and Canny Bowen. “We are excited to have Shirley join our
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Vancouver
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search firm, has opened a new office Vancouver. With this office addition, Cornerstone International Group now operates in over 70 locations worldwide. In Canada, Cornerstone also operates in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary. “We plan to offer more personal, business owner support services as well as a diverse
SWBi International Recruits VP of Engineering for Redshift Systems
Executive search firm SWBi International has placed Dr. Rick Sharp as vice president of engineering at RedShift Systems. Dr. Sharp was previously VP of engineering and operations at EM4. RedShift Systems is a pioneer in the application of tunable filters and micro electro-mechanical systems to emerging technologies and markets. SWBi International provides global retained executive
ChampionScott Partners Fills CFO Post for Nintex
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Eric Johnson as chief financial officer to Nintex. Mr. Johnson was most recently vice president of finance at Jive Software Inc., a communication and collaboration platform for modern, mobile business. Offering a suite of software and cloud services, Nintex enables organizations to automate everyday business processes. ChampionScott Partners
Veteran Executive Recruiter Joins The Partnership, Inc. as COO
The Partnership, Inc. has appointed Maureen Alphonse-Charles as its new senior vice president and chief operating officer. A longtime business and civic leader in Boston, Ms. Alphonse-Charles brings more than 25 years of experience as an executive search recruiter, sales and marketing executive, financial services director and academic affairs director to The Partnership. She joins
Sheffield Haworth Makes CEO Transition; Tim Sheffield Becomes Executive Chairman
London-based Sheffield Haworth has confirmed that Tim Sheffield, CEO and founder, will move to the role of executive chairman. Mike Hammond, who joined the firm in June 2013 as group managing director, will become the new CEO. Patrick Morrissey, co-founder and group managing director, will now hold the title of deputy chairman and chairman of
Bespoke Partners Fills Top Sales/Marketing Post for Inventus
San Diego-headquartered Bespoke Partners has recruited Doug Cullen as the new senior vice president of sales and marketing of Inventus, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital. Mr. Cullen was previously SVP of global sales and services at Stylesight, which was acquired by WGSN in November 2013. Bespoke Partners assists private equity firms to deliver top
Cameron Smith & Associates Leads Search for Walmart
Recruiting firm Cameron Smith & Associates has been selected by Walmart to lead in its hunt for a national account manager who will help the company with its leading product brands and have broker management responsibility. Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. Cameron
Stephen James Associates Opens New Office in Vancouver and Tampa
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has opened its first international office in Vancouver, BC, Canada, as well as a new office in Tampa. The new Tampa location expands on Stephen James Associates’ current operations in Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Clients in these markets will be able to work with
Knightsbridge Eyes U.S. Expansion, Names President
Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions has appointed Stuart Kaplan as president of Knightsbridge USA. Mr. Kaplan comes to the firm from Korn Ferry, where he was global chief operating officer of Leadership & Talent Consulting. He will be based in Chicago and responsible for leading the expansion of Knightsbridge USA’s integrated talent and leadership solutions business.
Fox Rodney Search Creates FRS Associates; Adds New Director
Fox Rodney Search has added Freddie Lawson as an associate director to launch FRS Associates, a new division. FRS will focus on sourcing associate talent for U.K., U.S. and international law firms. The team will operate out of the firm’s London, Paris and Dubai offices. Mr. Lawson was previously with recruiting firm Glass Consultancy and
Onstott Group Fills Top Finance Post for Demandware
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Timothy M. Adams as the new chief financial officer of Demandware. Mr. Adams brings more than three decades of financial management experience to Demandware. Mr. Adams currently serves as SVP and CFO of athenahealth. Demandware, a category defining leader of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, empowers retailers to
Korn Ferry to Lead CFO Search for Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Korn Ferry has been retained by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Vasant M. Prabhu has resigned as vice chairman and CFO to join NBCUniversal in the same position. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world
