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Rokos Group Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has placed Lisa Laurent as the new chief medical officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) in Alameda, CA. “It was an honor to work with James Jackson, CEO, and his team throughout the search process,” said Greg Rokos, managing partner of Rokos Group. “We wish them a long and successful
Avant Executive Search & Talent Advisory Adds Partner
Avant Executive Search & Talent Advisory recently expanded with the addition of Kristin Fry as a partner. In her new role, she will work with managing partner Sonia Prais, focusing on expanding the firm’s executive search capabilities in the retail sector. “We are thrilled to announce that Kristin Fry has joined the Avant Executive Search
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.
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth 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?
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
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
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
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
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
Sheffield Haworth Expands Coverage in Retail Financial Services & Insurance
London-based Sheffield Haworth has said that Deepak Verma, founder and executive chairman of Sheffield Haworth India, has relocated to the U.S. Based in New York, Mr. Verma will retain the title of vice chairman, Americas, and will work with Sheffield Haworth’s multinational clients across retail financial services & insurance. He will help U.S. financial institutions
Micelle Stuhl & Company Completes Search for Indigo Books & Music
Executive search firm Michelle Stuhl & Company, Inc. has placed Scott Formby as executive creative director for fashion and home at Toronto-based Indigo Books & Music. Mr. Formby was formerly the global creative director for Frette in Milan overseeing all product categories including home, women’s luxury accessories, gift and men’s. “Scott Formby is an immensely
Chrisman & Company Assists BBCN Bank in CEO Search
Los Angeles-based search firm Chrisman & Company, Inc. has recruited Kevin S. Kim as president and chief executive officer of BBCN Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, BBCN Bank, a position he has held in an interim capacity since January. With this appointment, Mr. Kim now serves as chairman, president and CEO of BBCN Bancorp and BBCN
Lawrence Harvey Group Adds Legal Expert
London-based The Lawrence Harvey Group has appointed Barry Cullen as its new general counsel. Mr. Cullen will support the firm’s international expansion as well as provide ongoing support with both internal & external legal and operational matters. He brings 15 years’ experience working within and advising the recruitment sector and has extensive experience advising a
MPS Executive Search Names Senior Partner in Stockholm
MPS Executive Search has named Christopher Thölix as senior partner in the firm’s Stockholm office. Mr. Thölix has been a partner in Helsinki since 2003. He has responsibility for executive search and management audit and coaching. Before joining MPS, Mr. Thölix worked for two decades in international business development and in sales leadership. “We have
Heidrick & Struggles Retained to Find CEO for MGP
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by MGP to assist the company with the recruitment of a new chief executive officer. “We are very excited to move forward with this key step in the process of finding the right CEO to lead our company,” said MGP board chairman Cloud L. “Bud”
Baker and Associates Leading Search for Wake Forest School of Business
Baker and Associates, LLC, has been selected by The Wake Forest University School of Business to assist in its search for a new senior associate dean of diversity & global initiatives. The search is being handled by Martin M. Baker, senior vice president at Baker and Associates. The Wake Forest University School of Business offers
Addison Group Acquires HireStrategy
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services, has expanded with the acquisition of HireStrategy, a full-service professional recruiting firm based in Reston, Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Addison Group and HireStrategy each deliver contract, contract-to-hire and executive search services to companies across information technology, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative
Senior Level Job Hopping Underpins Rebounding Recruiting Sector
The BlueSteps 2013 Executive Mobility Report shows that 76 percent of senior executives worldwide are willing to change jobs immediately for the right new opportunity, with 49 percent actively seeking a new position. Executives working in the technology sector report the greatest likelihood of making a job change, with 55.1 percent of tech executives reporting
Frazer Jones Adds Menko to Recruiting Team
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones has appointed Stephen Menko as manager of the permanent division within the firm’s commerce & industry team. Mr. Menko has over 13 years’ recruitment experience, most recently working for Ortus HR (part of the FiveTen Group) as U.K. director, where he had a strong track record recruiting at director and
Accelent Appoints Partner
Accelent, Inc. has added Drew Seath as a partner. Mr. Seath brings 30-plus years of experience as a sales and marketing leader at fast growing, technology-enabled businesses. In 2011, he launched Absolute Value, a sales recruiting and consulting business. Prior to this, he served as president at Medefield America, a specialized healthcare database business. His
Whitman Partners Completes Search for UMMC
Executive search firm Whitman Partners, Inc. has placed Nancy Hicks as the director of surgical services at University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Ms. Hicks was previously the clinical director of surgical services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. The search was conducted by Jeff Davidson, executive recruiter at Whitman Partners, and assisted
Harris Search Fills VP Research Post for Old Dominion
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has recruited Dr. Morris Foster as the new vice president for research at Old Dominion University. Dr. Foster is a medical anthropologist who has been on the faculty of the University of Oklahoma for 27 years and has received more than $12 million in independent research funding. Old Dominion University,
Career Partners International Names EMEA Leader
Career Partners International (CPI), a global provider of outplacement services and talent management solutions, has named Miriam Magner-Flynn as the new leader for the firm’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. In this role, Ms. Magner-Flynn, CEO of Career Decisions Ireland/Career Partners International – Ireland, now joins the global leadership team of Career Partners
InterSearch Adds New Member Firm in South Africa
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added South Africa-based Mindcor to its network of alliance firms. Based in Johannesburg, Mindcor specializes in the financial services, ICT, mining, manufacturing and FMCG industries. “Mindcor has grown into an expert group of human capital focused businesses, each specializing in searching for, recruiting, and developing
Lochlin Partners Fills Position for American Express
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Amy Best as vice president of government affairs at American Express. The search was led by managing partner Liza Wright. Ms. Best previously served as the director of government, regulatory affairs and public policy at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LLP. American Express is a global services company, providing customers
Waverly Partners Leading Search for Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive search firm Waverly Partners has been selected by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Jim Anderson, Springfield Area’s current leader, will be retiring this summer. Formed in 2001, Waverly Partners is a nationwide retained executive search firm that serve a wide
Hays Search Group Adds Contract Staffing to Service Offerings
Hays Search Group has expanded its services to offer to include contract staffing by partnering with recruiting firm Top Echelon Contracting, Inc. Hays Search Group, founded by Michelle Hays, is a national, woman-owned search firm specializing in continengency and retained searches with a concentration on information technology and related sales/marketing and accounting/finance positions. The firm
Company Culture Ranks First Among Banking Leaders Says Smith & Wilkinson
New data from Smith & Wilkinson, a banking executive search firm, indicates that a growing number of commercial lenders feel company culture and the ability to get along with team members are the most important components of job satisfaction. When respondents were asked what was most important to them at the workplace, 47 percent of
hrQ Names Managing Consultant in Dallas
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has added Donna Plumbo as managing consultant in its Dallas office. Ms. Plumbo joins hrQ with more than 20 years of HR and recruiting experience within top companies such as CBRE, Andersen Windows & Doors and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Diversified Search Places Three Key Healthcare Executives
Diversified Search has made three key healthcare executive placements. The firm recruited Paul Yodice, M.D., as chair of medicine at St. Barnabas Medical Center; Dr. Yodice was formerly director, division of critical care, at St. Barnabas. The firm also placed Mark Babyatsky, M.D., as the chair of medicine at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Babyatsky was
Egon Zehnder To Lead CEO Search For Infosys
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by Infosys Ltd. (INFO) to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. According to sources, this would be the first time Infosys is likely to have a CEO who isn’t a founder of the company. Infosys is an Indian multinational that provides business consulting,
Growing Demand for Data Scientists Driving Up Salaries
Data scientists, the elusive kingpins in the Big Data movement, can earn base salaries well over $200,000, are younger, overwhelmingly male, have at least a master’s degree and probably a Ph.D., and one in three are foreign born, according to the first-ever study looking at salaries, education levels, gender and geographical location of this new
Adicio Partners With National Journal
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has partnered with National Journal, a leading politics and policy media brand, to launch a new career site. National Journal will utilize Adicio’s CareerCastRevManage program, which provides site management, operations and customer support, as well as complete online sales and marketing efforts.
AMROP Makes Additions and Promotions
Amrop has added and/or promoted 14 partners within its global partnership of executive search consultants. They include: Andreas Weik, managing director – Frankfurt; Dr. Petra Meyer-Ochel, managing director – Düsseldorf; Volker Rieso, managing director – Düsseldorf; Mayank Pande, partner – New Delhi; Maisa Maion, partner – Sao Paulo; Ann De Somere, partner – Ghent; Mikael
AIMS International Names Global Head of Automotive Practice
Alexander Müller, AIMS International partner based in Munich, will serve as the organization’s global head of its automotive practice team. In the last 20 years as a management consultant, Mr. Müller has gained experience in conducting international cross-functional C-suite and senior executive searches as well as executive coaching and management appraisal assignments in various key
