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The Leadership Growth Paradox: Why Leaders Leave
Across global markets, leadership careers are unfolding against a backdrop of unprecedented mobility and accelerating turnover. What once looked like steady, predictable progression has given way to a fluid environment where ambition outpaces the structures meant to contain it. The landscape of leadership tenure has fundamentally shifted across all major economies, according to a recent
Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking Chief Brand and Experience Officer for the Houston Zoo
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by the Houston Zoo to lead in its search for a chief brand and experience officer (CBEO). This leader will help maximize earned revenue, increase brand awareness, and improve the guest experience to support the Zoo’s mission. As a prominent global leader in zoo-based conservation, the Zoo has
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.
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
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?
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
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Psychological Safety; The Bedrock of Organizational Culture
Research findings consistently reveal that a significant portion of the global workforce does not feel psychologically safe, leading to burnout, stress, and dissatisfaction, according to a report from TI Verbatim Consulting. In a 2023 study conducted by Workhuman, 48 percent of respondents reported experiencing burnout, 61 percent experienced elevated stress levels, and 32 percent felt
Isaacson, Miller Completes Search for the Institute for Advanced Study
Isaacson, Miller has placed Fred Van Sickle as the new chief development officer of the Institute for Advanced Study. Jack Gorman led the search with Elizabeth Neustaedter and Jean Jacoby. Mr. Van Sickle was previously executive vice president for university development and alumni relations at Columbia University. The Institute for Advanced Study is an independent
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Latin America Financial Services Team
Heidrick & Struggles International has added Manuel Gomez as a partner in its financial services practice. Mr. Gomez joins after having served as the CEO and head of client coverage for RBS in Mexico City. Before that he spent eight years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he was a vice president with the firm's
Dasein Opens New Office in Rio de Jeneiro
Executive search firm Dasein has opened a new office in Rio de Janeiro, the firm’s fourth office in addition to locations Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Recife. The focus of the new office is mainly to fulfill the demands of the industrial, logistics, oil & gas and services sectors. Dasein is a representative of IMD
Direct Consulting Associates Names Healthcare IT Recruiter
Direct Consulting Associates has named Ankit Shah as a healthcare IT recruiter. Mr. Shah works in collaboration with John Yurkschatt, recruitment manager, and fellow team members Charles Aiken and Lauren Biro to execute consulting and permanent search assignments by sourcing candidates, qualifying candidates and presenting the best to clients. Mr. Ankit formerly served as the
Hulce Associates Recruits Chief HR Officer for Asbury Automotive Group
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Renee McKenzie as chief human resources officer for Asbury Automotive Group Inc. in Duluth, Georgia. Ms. McKenzie most recently as the VP treasurer for Saia, Inc. Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S. Hulce Associates is an executive search
Korn Ferry Completes Search for Detroit Pistons Head Coach
Korn Ferry has assisted the Detroit Pistons in its selection of Stan Van Gundy as its new head coach and president of basketball operations. Mr. Van Gundy has an NBA career regular-season record of 371-208 in seven-plus seasons as a head coach and has reached the NBA Playoffs seven times. His .641 winning percentage is
Ward Howell International Appoints Managing Partner in Hong Kong
Global search firm Ward Howell International has named MH Song as managing partner in Hong Kong. Ms. Song has placed CEO and other C-suite executives across many functional areas. She also conducts C-level searches in the technology (including wireless telecommunications and e-commerce) and sourcing space, with previous search experience in the energy and aviation/aerospace industries.
Eton Bridge Partners Adds to Executive Search Staff
Executive search and interim management partnership Eton Bridge Partners has added Jean-Pierre Green as a partner specializing in executive search. Mr. Green, who previously led a regional technology recruitment practice for Michael Page International, will work with clients ranging from entrepreneurial SMEs to large multinationals. The staff addition is in response to increased demand from
Borderless Extends Leadership Team
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has appointed Anne Nierinck as an equity partner. Ms. Nierinck has more than 15 years of expertise in executive search in the life sciences sector, finding leaders for international corporations in biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. “For the past 15 years Anne has consistently contributed to the development of Borderless, first
Lonergan Partners Recruits CFO for United Online
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Edward Zinser as executive vice president and chief financial officer at United Online. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Zinser was most recently CFO of Boingo Wireless, Inc., a leading WiFi software and services provider. “Ed Zinser is one of Southern California’s most respected public company
Korn Ferry Names Senior Client Partner in Singapore
Korn Ferry has named Torbjorn Karlsson as senior client partner in its Singapore office. Mr. Karlsson brings over 25 years of professional experience mingling business leadership with executive search consulting. He has held a number of senior leadership roles in aerospace companies including Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace, Cathay Pacific Airways, Rockwell Collins and Saab
Wilton & Bain Adds Two Search Professionals to Its Management Solutions Team
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has appointed Chris Cowan and Jason Rommer as partners in its management solutions team. Mr. Cowan was previously the managing director of Value Partners in the U.K. and before that was a senior partner at Accenture. Mr. Rommer was previously the sector head for retail and consumer at Penna.
Green Park Strengthens Staff
U.K. executive interim management and search firm Green Park has added James Hunt as a new director in its interim board practice. Mr. Hunt has held leadership roles at firms such as Harvey Nash and Marlin Hawk as well as serving as a managing director for Penna’s executive recruitment businesses. “James will strengthen our market
Ralph Andersen & Associates Completes Executive Director Search for Port of LA
Executive search firm Ralph Andersen & Associates has recruited Gene Seroka as the new executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. Heather Renschler, president and CEO of Ralph Andersen & Associates, led the assignment. Mr. Seroka is head of the commercial division in the Americas region for American Presidents Line (APL), a wholly owned
Lochlin Partners Fills Top Finance Post for George W. Bush Presidential Center
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has placed Jeff Guy as chief financial and administrative officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Mr. Guy previously served as the chief financial and administrative officer of the Dallas Museum of Art since 2007. He has over 30 years of financial management experience, including 12 years in
Preston & Partners Adds to Philadelphia Office
Preston & Partners has added Suzanne Fairlie to the firm’s new Philadelphia office. Ms. Fairlie’s 25 years of experience includes recruitment of senior and C-level professionals in varied industries, including Fortune 500 companies and high growth emerging companies. She founded executive search firm ProSearch in 1988, which was focused initially on top-level chief information officer
HR Leaders to Put Primary Focus on Talent Management
Identifying and developing talented employees will be the primary focus of human resource executives in the financial services industry over the next 12 months, according to a poll conducted by Towers Watson. According to the study more than four in 10 respondents (44 percent) chose identifying and developing talent as the primary focus of their
Caldwell Partners Recruits President/Chief Investment Officer for AGF Management Limited
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Kevin McCreadie as president and chief investment officer at AGF Management Limited. Mr. McCreadie was formerly president and chief investment officer at PNC Capital Advisors, LLC. Paul Heller, Caldwell managing partner, financial services, Elan Pratzer, managing partner, Canada, and consultant Elizabeth Bernich handled the search.
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CFO for LoJack
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by LoJack Corporation to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current EVP and CFO Donald R. Peck is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. LoJack, the company that has helped more than nine million people protect their vehicles in the event
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Mexico City
TRANSEARCH International has opened an office in Mexico City and named Adrian Gonzalez to lead the new location. Mr. Gonzalez has worked with international consulting firms in different business areas, including strategic management (Booz Allen & Hamilton in Washington, D.C.), branding strategy (Interbrand Mexico), and executive recruiting (CTPartners Mexico). Alain Tanugi, chairman of TRANSEARCH, said:
Executives Online Strengthens Staff
International interim management and executive search firm Executives Online has named Debbie Blackwell to build its specialist practice in human resources. She will be based in the firm’s Winchester (U.K.) office. Ms. Blackwell has over 10 years’ experience as a senior recruitment consultant and manager, specializing in both permanent and interim roles for the HR
InterSearch Adds TRSearch in Spain as Newest Member Firm
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added TRSearch International in Spain as its newest member firm. Based in Madrid with 10 executive search professionals, TRSearch International is a human resources consulting firm specializing in senior-level search, assessment and talent management for the following industries: life sciences, health and biotechnology; construction, engineering
Nesbit Partners Completes Search for TeamHealth
Executive search firm Nesbit Partners, Inc. has placed Al Afonso as vice president of claims & insurance for TeamHealth. Previously, Mr. Afonso served as vice president for Coverys. TeamHealth is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing in multiple departments, including anesthesia, hospital medicine, in addition to emergency medicine. Nesbit Partners is
DavenportMajor Leading COO Search for Verimatrix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Verimatrix to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for life sciences and
Heidrick & Struggles Names Partner to Global Life Sciences Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Dr. Jorge Barbat as a partner in its global life sciences practice. Dr. Barbat, who specializes in advising clients on complex talent strategies, will be based in Madrid. He was previously a partner with Macaya Consulting & Executive Search. As a healthcare and biopharmaceutical talent expert,
Trans-Logic Executive Search Partners with Ian Martin Group
Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited has partnered with the Ian Martin Group of Companies to enhance its expertise, strength and knowledge in recruiting mid- to senior-level executives in transportation, supply chain and logistics in North America. Dawn MacKinnon, Trans-Logic’s founder, has also joined Ian Martin in a national business development role. “With 16-plus locations and
Lucas Group Adds Marketing Professional to Staff
Search firm Lucas Group has named Alicia Deedy as marketing project lead in its Atlanta headquarters office. Ms. Deedy joins the firm from The Aspire Group, where she most recently served as sales manager in the company’s national sales center. At Lucas Group, she will be tasked to create, coordinate and implement a comprehensive internal
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Infinity Sales Group
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Nicole Fraley as vice president of digital marketing at Infinity Sales Group, LLC. Ms. Fraley had been director of digital marketing and email strategy at Office Depot and director of online marketing at BGT Partners. Infinity Sales Group is a retailer for Fortune 200 partners, delivering strategic marketing, brand recognition,
Campbell & Company to Lead Search for Advocate Charitable Foundation
Executive search firm Campbell & Company is leading the search for a new vice president of development for Advocate Children’s Hospital. The search is being led by Marian Alexander DeBerry, director of executive search, along with Dan Nevez, consultant. Advocate Children’s Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in the state of Illinois
Sanford Rose Associates Adds RMA to Network
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has added Rowland Mountain & Associates (RMA), an Atlanta-based executive search firm, as its newest member. RMA specializes in search and placement within manufacturing and industrial distribution in sales, marketing and operations with practice verticals in building products, electrical equipment, utilities, oil & gas, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Aventine Hill Partners Names Recruiting Manager, Executive Search
Recruiting firm Aventine Hill Partners has appointed John Romero as recruiting manager – executive search in its Austin office. Most recently, Mr. Romero worked in the retail industry for Target, serving as store manager and campus recruiting coordinator for The University of Texas at Austin, where he sourced talent for Target Headquarters, Target Distribution Centers,
