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RevelOne Places Chief Marketing Officer at Spark Networks
As business becomes more global and complex, and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, the chief marketing officer’s job of planning and coordinating marketing activities has become more challenging, recruiters say. Yet executive search firms are seeing no shortage of assignments for this important C-level position. Greenwood Village, CO-based executive search firm RevelOne recently helped
Wilton & Bain Appoints Leader of North American People & Culture Practice
Wilton & Bain has named Jacob Humbert as partner, leading the North American people & culture practice. He will be based in the U.S. and joins the firm’s North American leadership team. “We are thrilled to welcome Jacob to the North American leadership team to drive our office of the CHRO capability in the region,” said
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.
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
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?
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,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
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
More Than Half of U.S. Companies Anticipate Adding New Positions in the Second Half of 2024
Fifty-two percent of companies in the United States plan to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year, according to new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. Another 43 percent plan to fill for vacated positions, and 57 percent said they plan to increase the number of contract
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
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
