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The Millard Group Recruits CEO for Turnberry Solutions
The Millard Group, which focuses on building executive teams for venture capital and private equity backed growth stage technology companies, has recruited Bill Ravenscroft as the new CEO of Turnberry Solutions in Philadelphia. “I’m thrilled to announce a significant leadership placement that will reshape the IT services landscape: The Millard Group has successfully partnered with Abry
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists The Massachusetts Port Authority with Recruitment of Chief People Officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Taylor Casey as chief people officer of The Massachusetts Port Authority. The assignment was led by Gale LaRoche and Christine Santiago. In this position, Ms. Casey will report to the CEO, leading the Authority’s HR efforts, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI initiatives, workforce
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
Key Traits for Navigating a Crisis
The concept of leadership is going through a profound transformation. Traditional leadership paradigms, which tend to emphasize stability and incremental progress, aren’t adaptable enough to address the complexities of a more volatile work-life-community dynamic and global marketplace, according to a recent report from Signium. The study says that organizations are now confronted with much bigger challenges:
Buffkin Group Completes IT Search for Urgent Care of CT
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Daniel Contaldi as the new vice president of information technology at Urgent Care of Connecticut. Mr. Contaldi was previously VP of IT at Women’s Health USA. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering services in executive search, executive coaching, management assessment and executive outplacement.
IMA Appoints New Chairman
The Interim Management Association (IMA), the industry body representing leading U.K. interim management service providers, has appointed Simon Drake from Penna Executive Interim as its new chairman. He takes over the role from Jason Atkinson, managing director at Russam Interim, who held the position for three years. Mr. Drake has been an active member on
Leadership Transition Underway at CDI Corp.
Philadelphia-based IT recruitment solutions provider CDI Corp. president and CEO Paulett Eberhart has departed the company upon completion of her contract and has entered into an agreement to perform consulting services through year end. She is leaving to pursue other, non-competitive, business interests, according to the company. Executive vice president and CFO Robert Larney has
Hiring to Remain Steady in Q2 According to CareerBuilder
The U.S. jobs outlook for the second quarter is akin to last year’s forecast, but certain industries are expected to outperform the national average for hiring, according to CareerBuilder’s latest job forecast. The number of manufacturing employers planning to add full-time, permanent headcount increased three percentage points over Q2 2013 and beat the national average
The McCormick Group Recruits General Counsel for the Postal Regulatory Commission
Executive search firm The McCormick Group has placed David A. Trissell as the new general counsel of the Postal Regulatory Commission. Mr. Trissell spent over 18 years in various roles at FEMA, including seven years as chief counsel where he led a team of more than 130 attorneys and staff in all of the agency’s
Talent Rover Partners With EBSTA
Talent Rover, a provider of cloud-based software built for managing the entire staffing and recruitment workflow, has formed a partnership with Ebsta , a Google Chrome plugin that makes it easy to check, maintain and automatically update CRM records without leaving the web browser. Ebsta will help Talent Rover users build and maintain a database
Arcus Global Partners Adds New Managing Directors
Executive recruiter Arcus Global Partners has appointed Ellie Rich-Poole and Justin Whitehouse as managing directors. Ms. Rich-Poole joins the firm from parent company Norman Broadbent, where she was a director of the firm’s HR practice. Before joining the Norman Broadbent group in 2012, she held positions at recruiter Michael Page, as well as HR generalist
Korn Ferry Adds Managing Principal in Los Angeles
Korn Ferry has added James Aggen as managing principal in its Los Angeles office. Mr. Aggen was previously a senior manager at Deloitte Consulting. During his tenure at Deloitte, Mr. Aggen worked with clients in various industries including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, financial services, and telecom. “James’s expertise in helping firms build their organizational capabilities to
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Global Traffic Technologies
Nosal Partners LLC has placed George Stasiw as vice president of sales at Global Traffic Technologies, LLC. Mr. Stasiw was previously VP, state & local government sales, at SciQuest, Inc. The search was conducted by Melissa Oszustowicz, partner, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner. Global Traffic Technologies is a manufacturer of Opticom priority control systems and
Human Capital Centre of Expertise is Launched
The Human Capital Centre of Expertise (HUCACE), a boutique service that offers a range of end-to-end recruitment solutions and HR-related services to employers, has launched. The company was formed by Danny Kellman and allows employers to select which stage of the recruitment process they need assistance with and the choose from a range of comprehensive
Saba Names Chief Customer Officer
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has appointed Paige Newcombe to its newly established position of chief customer officer. In this role, Ms. Newcombe will be responsible for Saba’s global customer advocacy and for ensuring customer centricity is at the core of Saba’s growth strategy. She comes to Saba from IBM where
Macmillan Davis Adds Consultant in Manchester
HR-focused recruiter Macmillan Davis has named Ross Maxwell as a consultant in its Manchester office. Mr. Maxwell previously worked with Hays and MWA/Randstad focusing on accounting and finance. His main focus at Macmillan Davis will be on mid-level HR roles working across all sectors. The firm also welcomed back Dean Elliott, who has returned to
Witt/Kieffer Leading Search For YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago to lead in its search for a new senior vice president of mission advancement. Managing partner Wayne Luke and consultant Jennifer Biehn of Witt/Kieffer’s not-for-profit practice will lead the search. Witt/Kieffer assists hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools and physician
eg. 1 Partners With Management Consultancies Association
Executive recruiting firm eg.1 has partnered with The Management Consultancies Association (MCA), the representative body for management consultancy firms in the U.K. Its mission is to promote the value of management consultancy for the economy and society as a whole. “We’re delighted to be working with eg.1. In addition to their strong reputation for providing
HR Certification Institute Expands Senior Staff
The HR Certification Institute, the internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession, has appointed Thomas Nordby as its new chief operating officer. Mr. Nordby was most recently the assistant vice president of business operations at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and
Odgers Berndtson Strengthens Industrial and Consumer Practices
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has named Timothy Brooks as a partner in the firm's industrial and consumer practices. Mr. Brooks, who is based in Odgers' New York office, specializes in domestic and global searches for CEO, general manager, and other senior leadership positions for consumer product and industrial companies, including those in the energy
Stephens International Adds Insurance Practice
Stephens International Limited, a U.K.-based executive search consultancy focused on the global insurance and financial markets, has named Rupert Rickard as a director. Mr. Rickard joins from Eames Consulting, where he led that firm’s general insurance analytics practice, incorporating risk, actuarial and exposure management. “Rupert’s appointment strengthens further our links into the insurance and reinsurance
Academic Search to Find SUNY Buffalo State President
Washington, D.C.-headquartered Academic Search has been selected SUNY Buffalo State to assist in its search for the institution’s ninth president. The search is being led by Jessica Kozloff, president of Academic Search. Founded in 1871 as a school focused solely on the preparation of teachers, SUNY Buffalo State is now the largest comprehensive four-year college
Career Partners International Expands in Finland, Italy and the U.K.
Career Partners International (CPI), a global provider of outplacement services and talent management solutions, has expanded with new offices in Finland, Italy and the U.K. ISG Finland Ltd of Finland, Uomo eImpresa of Italy, plus Working Transitions and qv career counsel of the United Kingdom join the 71 equity owners of Career Partners International. “It’s
PRAXI ALLIANCE Adds New Swiss Member Firm
PRAXI ALLIANCE has added Swiss-based Convidis AG as its newest member firm. Convidis is owned and led by its partners specializing in the main areas of management search, assessment and management development. “The Convidis managing partners bring extensive executive search experience to the table. From what we have seen already, their diligent and pragmatic approach
Chisholm & Moore Expands Staff
Chisholm & Moore Executive Recruitment, part of C&M Recruitment Consultancy, has named Gary Molloy to the firm. He will focus on recruiting senior executives in the travel and tourism industry. After beginning his travel career at Club 18-30 in Corfu, Mr. Molloy worked for Airtours Holidays in the Canary Islands and at Cosmos Holidays where
Chartwell Partners Finds CEO for United Community Financial Corp.
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has placed Gary Small as president and chief executive officer of United Community Financial Corp. and Home Savings. Mr. Small most recently served as senior executive vice president – chief banking officer for S&T Bank, with responsibility for wealth management, retail banking and bank’s insurance business group. Chartwell Partners has
Morson International Opens Office in Perth
U.K.-based technical recruiter Morson International has opened its fourth Australian office in Perth. The office joins Morson’s Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney operations and will service the technical engineering recruitment market, with a specific focus on oil and gas, construction and mining. “We are very pleased to announce the opening of Morson International’s Perth branch. We
Boyden Names Partner in Media and Digital Technology Practice
Executive search firm Boyden has added Don Leon to its New York office as a partner. Mr. Leon specializes in placing C-level and senior executives for media and digital technology companies and content publishers. Previously, he was a managing director at New York-based boutique search firm Stephen-Bradford Search. “Don brings with him a specialized skill
Wilcox Miller Nelson Leading Search for Kronick Moskovitz
Executive search firm Wilcox Miller Nelson has been retained by Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard to lead in its search for a new chief operations officer. Kronick Moskovitz is a full-service, Sacramento-based law firm with district offices in Bakersfield, Roseville, San Luis Obispo and Walnut Creek. Wilcox Miller Nelson focuses on executive search assignments within
TMP Worldwide Partners With Hirepurpose
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, and Hirepurpose are joining forces to help employers attract and retain transitioning military veterans and comply with new regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Launched in January, Hirepurpose offers a free service for transitioning military
Caldwell Partners Expands Industrial & Technology Practices
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has named John Strackhouse as a partner in the firm's industrial and technology practices. Mr. Strackhouse was previously with Hedrick & Struggles, where he was a partner in the firm's private equity and CEO & board practices. Earlier in his career there, he helped create and co-lead
Simply Driven Executive Search Joins Sanford Rose Associates Network
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has added Simply Driven Executive Search as its newest member firm. Simply Driven was founded on Kent Burns’ 15 years of experience in the recruiting field. The firm has a national presence with a focus in finance and accounting. “Kent is a world-class search professional and this alliance
DHR Fills Position For MTV
Executive search firm DHR International has placed Elli Hakami as the new executive vice president of current series and programming for MTV. The search was led by EVP and global leader of the DHR’s media and entertainment practice group Sean Scanlon. Mr. Hakami most recently served as vice president of programming and production at BBC
eQuest Designs Job Posting Software for Ad Agencies, RPOS, and Staffing Firms
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has completed a new job posting distribution software specifically designed for advertising agencies, RPOs, and staffing agencies. The online application allows agencies to quickly respond to customers’ needs regarding global job posting, inventory control, and multi job board billing via a direct-connect to eQuest servers
SpenglerFox Expands into South Africa
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has expanded into South Africa. Kyra Valjalo has been appointed principal consultant in the region and will bring local knowledge, experience and contacts to the business. Ms. Valjalo will be based in Johannesburg and will operate as part of the firm’s Middle East African team.”SpenglerFox is thrilled to be opening in
