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The Importance of Maintaining a High Bar of Quality in Retained Executive Search for the Life Sciences Industry
Rapid scientific advancement has made the demand for exceptional leadership in life sciences more urgent than ever. In the life sciences industry, where breakthroughs in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare innovation can quite literally change lives, finding the right leadership is critical, according to a recent report from Stephen Provost, managing director and co-founder at Prestige
EQU Advisors Leading Advancement Search for Aria University
Executive search firm EQU Advisors has been retained by Aria University to lead in its search for a vice president of advancement. As a member of the president’s cabinet, the VP plays an integral role in the Aria University’s operations, working closely with the university’s senior leadership team and the president on all fundraising matters. The
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
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
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?
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
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Urgent Action Needed to Attract Talent in a Rapidly Changing World
Often the process of getting the right people employed into the right jobs at the right time to achieve operational objectives has lagged behind because the yearly budget process gets finalized too late. Today the pace of change in business, throughout the business year, has accelerated to such a speed that this approach severely affects
Korn Ferry Adds to Hospitality and Real Estate Practice
Korn Ferry has named Hoda Tahoun as a principal and member of the firm's travel, hospitality and leisure practice and its global real estate practice; she will be based in New York. Ms. Tahoun was previously a partner with Sousou Partners, a boutique executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure
Oliver James Associates Adds Head of Finance
Financial services recruiter Oliver James Associates has added Graeme Edwards as its new head of finance. Mr. Graeme joins the firm from Deloitte’s Manchester office. He will be responsible for delivering financial insights to further the company’s strategic long term goals. “We are delighted to have Graeme on board; we have been growing steadily in
McCracken Executive Search Recruits Executive Director for ULI
McCracken Executive Search Inc. has placed Richard Joy as the new executive director of Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Toronto District Council. Paul Weinberg, senior partner, led the assignment. Mr. Joy brings 20 years of urban leadership experience to his new role, across municipal and provincial government and the private sector. He formerly served
Buffkin Group Places CTO at Benefit Communications
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has recruited Jason Roberts as chief technology officer of Benefit Communications. Mr. Roberts was previously senior enterprise architect at Aflac. Benefit Communications is considered an industry thought leader and one of the largest U.S. specialists in benefit communications and enrollment. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering
The Mulsanne Partnership Strengthens Staff
Recruiting firm The Mulsanne Partnership has added Linda Dale, Mark Pepler and James Oxley to its staff. Ms. Dale becomes a partner with a focus on the asset management and technology search markets. She was previously director, global head of wealth and asset management, at Drayton Finch. Mr. Pepler will run Mulsanne’s technology search practice,
Stanton Chase Names Global Diversity Lead
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has named Janne Moltke-Leth, a partner in its Copenhagen office, as its global diversity lead. Ms Moltke-Leth joined Stanton Chase in 2013 and has conducted searches in the commercial sector with a special focus on FMCG, transportation services and the design and lifestyle businesses. The Copenhagen office of Stanton
Executives Online Announces Reorganization
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has announced a number of organizational and operational changes in preparation for its next phase of strategic growth. Andrew Nicholas, previously a director, assumes the role of chief executive officer, with James O’Brien, also previously a director, taking on the role of chief operating officer. In
FaithSearch Partners Completes Two College President Searches
FaithSearch Partners has placed Dr. Kenneth Shaw as the new president of Southwestern Adventist University and Dr. Vinita Sauder as the president of Union College. Dr. Shaw currently serves as dean for academic program at the Panama City campus of Florida State University. Dr. Sauder is vice president for strategic initiatives at Southern Adventist University
Aplin Executive Leading CEO Search for SREDA
Aplin Executive has been selected by SREDA (Saskatoon Region Economic Development Authority) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Started in 1992, the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) was one of the first independent economic development agencies to be started in Canada. Aplin Executive Search consultants find senior management and executives
Alexander Hughes Opens in Mexico City and Montreal
Alexander Hughes has strengthened its presence in the North American market with the launch of new offices in Mexico City and Montreal. The Mexico City team will be led by Celeste Rebora, a seasoned search professional with extensive experience in the Mexican market, whose already established company, Human Capital Search de Mexico, which will become
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in its Global Public & Government Affairs Practice
Odgers Berndtson has added David Webber as a partner to the firm's global public & government affairs practice. He will specialize in the placement of corporate in-house and external public affairs practitioners. Mr. Webber brings 22 years of experience in the EU/Brussels environment, as senior partner at PA Europe, a Brussels-based public affairs, strategic communication
IRC Global Executive Search Partners Adds Eight New Locations
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has expanded its client service capabilities with the addition of eight new member firms. The following members have joined IRC: IRC Spain; IRC Switzerland; IRC Japan; IRC New Zealand; IRC United States (New York); IRC Kazakhstan; IRC Argentina & Chile; and IRC Ireland. IRC now has over 75 offices
DavenportMajor Completes Search for Soitec
DavenportMajor Executive Search has places Thom Degnan as vice president of sales and business development for the electronics division in North America at Soitec. Mr. Degnan was previously vice president of business development for Intel’s services division. Soitec is an international manufacturing company. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
Wilcox Miller Nelson Leading CEO Search for PFSA
Executive search firm Wilcox Miller Nelson has been retained by the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America (PFSA) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The PFSA is the oldest Portuguese Fraternal Benefit Society domiciled in California. Wilcox Miller Nelson focuses on executive search assignments within the accounting, agriculture, banking, general business,
MIXTEC Group CEO Retires; Successor Named
Executive search firm MIXTEC Group has said that its longtime president and CEO Chris Nelson is retiring. Effective later this month, Jerry Butt will be the new president and CEO of the Glendale, CA-based firm; Mr. Nelson will continue to have an active role at Mixtec Group as a strategic advisor. Mr. Butt has over
Taylor Root Opens New Office in Munich
Global legal recruiter Taylor Root has opened a new office in Munich. Dr. Mark Schulte will head the new office. This will be the firm’s second office opening in Germany. Its established Düsseldorf office will now focus on central and northern Germany with Munich concentrating on the southern parts. Dr. Schulte is a qualified lawyer
Roc Search Expands into U.S.
Roc Search Ltd. has opens in first U.S. office in Austin. Business development manager Mike Morgan will move from the U.K. to Austin to head up the venture. “Over the last two years we have expanded rapidly opening offices in the UK and Europe and this signifies us creating a global brand now for Roc
Witt/Kieffer PLaces Athletic Director At Case Western University
Executive recruiter Witt/Kieffer has recruited Amy Backus as the athletic director at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The search, led by Gregory R. Santore, principal and leader of the firm’s sports leadership practice, produced an effective selection process that included more than 80 qualified candidates identified by Witt/Kieffer. Ms. Backus is currently the senior associate
Bailey Fisher Executive Search Finds CFO for Oxford Photovaltaics
Bailey Fisher Executive Search has placed David Smyth as chief financial officer of Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV). Mr. Smyth most recently was with the Cambridge-based tech company Neul Limited where, as CFO, he drove the firm’s change from an academically-driven technology start-up into a commercial and operational business. Formed in 2010, Oxford PV is a
Korn Ferry Posts 10 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn Ferry/(NYSE:KFY) posted fee revenues of $251.7 million for fourth quarter fiscal 2014, a 10.4 percent increase compared to $227.9 million a year ago. Revenues primarily were driven by an $11.4 million, $6.3 million, and a $6.1 million increase in fee revenue in executive recruitment, Futurestep and leadership & talent consulting, respectively. Fee revenue at
Boyden Adds 12 Search Consultants in Nordic Region
Boyden has added a team of 12 search consultants from Neo Group in Norway to its staff. Boyden Norway’s newly expanded leadership team will include managing partners Svein Eide Haukås, Kjetil Haug-Nodeland and Birger Svendsen, partners Fredrik Torp and Terje Gunnulfsen, and Christelle Haug Dehli as a principal. Boyden's Norway team enhances the firm’s strength
Major, Lindsey & Africa Promotes Four Partners
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has promoted Pamela DiCarlantonio, Michelle Fivel, Laurie Lebrun and Michael Sachs as partners. Ms. DiCarlantonio is a partner with MLA’s Chicago office and a member of the partner practice group. She has substantial experience placing partners and groups into top global, national, regional and local law firms in Chicago
Wheless Partners Places Head of Nursing at Samford University
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has placed Eleanor Howell as the new dean of Samford University’s Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing. Gene Head, senior partner and managing director – higher education practice at Wheless Partners, led the search. Ms. Howell comes from the Creighton University School of Nursing, where she served as dean for
Harris Search Associates Completes Search for Wayne State University
Dublin Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has recruited Dr. Stephen M. Lanier as vice president for research at Wayne State University. Dr. Lanier was formerly associate provost for research and professor of cell and molecular pharmacology & experimental therapeutics at the Medical College of South Carolina (MUSC). Harris Search Associates is focused on identifying and attracting
Recruiting Industry Study to be Released Tomorrow
Annual Report Focuses on Women; Boutique Firms; and Hot Recruiting Sectors HSZ Media’s Executive Search 2014: State of the Industry Report (U.S./Americas) will be released tomorrow. This year’s 200-plus page industry study is the largest and most comprehensive ever produced by HSZ Media. Critical issues facing the talent acquisition sector are examined in detail. The
ZRG Partners Adds Four Recruiters to Healthcare Services and Solutions Team
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has appointed four new search professionals to its healthcare services and solutions team. The firm has added Brian McGowan as co-practice head in Atlanta as well as Gary Ruffcorn as senior associate. Additionally, John Blank will become co-practice head out of Nashville
The en world group Adds New Era India Consultancy to Network
The en world group, an international recruiting firm focusing on managerial and senior-level talent, has announced that New Era India Consultancy Pvt. Ltd, an Indian recruiting firm, has become its newest member. This extends en world group’s reach to eight countries in APAC (Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam). New Era, established
Caldwell Partners Completes HR Search for Central 1 Credit Union
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Richard Beed as senior vice president of human resources at Central 1 Credit Union. Mr. Beed formerly served as vice president of human resources talent solutions at Telus Corporation. The search was led by Drew Railton, managing partner, and Adam Cotterall, consultant. Central 1 is
Martin Partners Fills Post for Keryx Biopharmaceuticals
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Ronald Weiss to the position of director, commercial analytics at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to joining Keryx, Mr. Weiss was director of analytics at EMD Serono. Keryx is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in pharmaceutical products for the treatment of renal disease. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services
BIE Executive Adds Operations Director
Executive search firm BIE Executive has added Marc Sigrist as operations director. Mr. Sigrist was most recently with Badenoch & Clarke UK, where he was responsible for overhauling the firm’s performance management system. He brings a range of skills including board level participation and project delivery, growing, training and coaching recruitment teams across multiple sectors
Alium Partners Appoints Head of FMCG Manufacturing Practice
Alium Partners, a provider of interim management professionals in the U.K., has appointed Scott Hutchinson as head of the firm’s new FMCG manufacturing practice. Mr. Hutchinson is launching the practice, placing interim and permanent executives with manufacturers and retailers in the food and drinks sector. For the past 10 years he has been an interim
