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Beecher Reagan Adds Partner
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has expanded with the addition of Raj Kapoor as a partner. “Join us in welcoming Raj Kapoor as a partner at Beecher Reagan,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “With more than 25 years of recruitment experience—including 19 years in retained executive search—Raj specializes in placing partners, managing directors, and
The Rise of Authentic Leadership
For years, professionals have felt compelled to separate their “work selves” from their “personal selves” in order to conform to strict corporate norms. But that’s beginning to change. Today, authentic leadership is what drives organizations to thrive, inspire, and retain great talent. It’s about authenticity and showing up as your true self, not just focusing
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
5 Ways to Retain Your Top Talent
In a competitive business environment, often the difference between winning and losing is defined by the ability of your company to firstly attract and then more importantly retain top talent. Successful businesses have done some of these things right and it has been proven over time that these simple strategies have made all the difference
Neher & Associates Leading Search for City of Oakland
West Sacramento, CA-based executive recruiter Neher & Associates, LLC, has been selected by the City of Oakland to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. With an estimated population of 420,183, Oakland is the eighth largest city in California; it serves as the administrative hub of Alameda County and the center of
Executives Changing Jobs Averaged 16 Percent Compensation Spike
For the fourth straight year, senior executives who changed jobs last year received compensation increases that topped 16 percent, reports executive search firm Salveson Stetson Group. The increases were above the 11 percent that was typical during the recession, but nowhere near the 25 percent increases in the two years before the recession began in
Reffett Associates Names Managing Director in Hartford Office
Reffett Associates, Ltd. has appointed Raymond J. Arroyo as managing director in its Hartford, CT office. Mr. Arroyo previously served as head of alternative distribution for Aetna, Inc., where he also served as that company’s chief diversity officer for eight years. He will focus on the New York Metro, Connecticut, and Boston areas. “Raymond brings
Millennium Search Fills Sales Position at Fronto
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm, has placed Kelly McGrath as the new vice president of sales at Fronto, the reward discovery app. Marc Fox, managing partner at Millennium Search, led the search. Mr. McGrath joins the company from PlayHaven, where he served as manager of publisher development, prior to which he was the VP
Executives Online Grows Staff in U.K.
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has added Mike Fisher as associate director for financial services and Andrew MacAskill as associate director for procurement and supply chain. Mr. Fisher will be responsible for developing and delivering interim senior executive roles within retail banking, credit, insurance and retail payments segments. He joins the
Armstrong Craven Appoints Industrial Practice Lead
Search consultancy Armstrong Craven has named Mark Doig as industrial practice lead. Mr. Doig will be responsible for the overall growth and profitability of the Industrial practice, developing client relationships – both existing and new – as well as providing strong leadership and clear strategic goals for the multi-national team. The move comes six months
Avery Associates Leading HR Search for Metrolink
Executive search firm Avery Associates is currently leading a search for a new director of human resources for Metrolink. Metrolink is Southern California’s premier regional passenger rail system serving over 55 stations across the region. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Los Gatos, CA, Avery Associates is a retained executive search focused on the public
Conley Search Group Adds New Affiliates
Conley Search Group has added Roddy Gow, through his U.K.-based firm Canongate Partners, and Chris Guiney, of The Guiney Group, LLC, as its new affiliates. Founded in 2010, Canongate Partners is a consulting firm that works on providing global solutions for corporations, institutions and individuals. The Guiney Group is a boutique leadership search and executive
Futurestep Names Business Development Director in U.K.
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Rory Jeffcock as business development director in the U.K. In this role, Mr. Jeffcock will operate within the business’ EMEA team, working directly with Futurestep's clients to solve their volume recruitments needs, ranging from fully outsourced Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to discrete project
Spencer Stuart Retained to Lead CEO Search for Atrium Innovations
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Atrium Innovations Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Pierre Fitzgibbon, current president and CEO of Atrium, will step down from the company in 2014. Atrium Innovations is a globally-recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health
MontaRosa Appoints New Search Consultant
Global executive recruiting firm MontaRosa has appointed Stacey Oyler as a search consultant. Prior to joining MontaRosa, Ms. Oylers spent six years as a consultant advising candidates on application strategy for top tier MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe. Her earlier experience includes recruiting for McKinsey & Company. MontaRosa primarily serves private equity, financial
Cavoure Advisors Completes Search for AMETEK
Chicago-based executive search firm Cavoure Advisors has recruited Vincent Misciagna to AMETEK, where he has been appointed division vice president & general manager, aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Mr. Misciagna joins AMETEK from AAR Corporation, where he was most recently vice president and general manager of AAR composites. Cavoure Advisors is a senior level, retained
Newhouse + Noblin Appoints Head of Financial Services Recruiting Division
Newhouse + Noblin, an executive search firm that specializes in placing attorneys, has added Claire Hetherington Darr to lead its financial services recruiting division. Ms. Darr has served as assistant general counsel at Jasper Ridge Partners (formerly Oak Hill Investment Management), a wealth management firm with over $10 billion in assets. Previously, she was an
ESGI Recruits Chief HR Officer for PAE
Executive recruiter ESGI has placed Margaret Meiers as vice president and chief human resource officer for PAE. Prior to joining PAE, Ms. Meiers held senior human resource roles with Freddie Mac and Sprint-Nextel. PAE is a $2 billion global corporation and offers services to a range of customers, including the U.S. government, international agencies, and
Tier One Executive Search Adds Research and Planning Manager
Tier One Executive Search has named Dayna Cornwall as its research and planning manager. Ms. Cornwall’s success in research while in academia as well as in the public library system will help her in leading the research efforts for worldwide executive searches. She will also be responsible for research process development and research tool evaluation/justification.
Mandrake Completes Search for TrojanOne
Canadian executive search firm Mandrake has recruited Graham Lee to serve as chief creative officer for TrojanOne, a provider of branding services. Mr. Lee is a former founding partner at Grip, and more recently worked as corporate director at Toronto startup TheUnitas Reputation Agency. Since 1970, Mandrake has provided integrated talent management solutions to a
HRsmart Chosen By Shanduka Group
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has announced that Shanduka Group has selected HRsmart’s Talent Management Solution. The company plans to use the entire HRsmart unified solution suite including, applicant tracking, performance management, career development, succession planning and learning management. Shanduka is an investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of listed and
Major, Lindsey & Africa Launches Solutions Practice Group
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has launched its solutions practice group, a new practice area designed to assist organizations in managing complex legal workloads without adding permanent resources. MLA’s solutions practice partners with its clients to provide human capital and flexible workforce solutions; this includes temporary resourcing for interim general counsel services, staff augmentation,
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of N.A. Healthcare Services and Managed Care Practices
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Michael Loiacano to head its North American healthcare services and managed care search practices. Based in Chicago, Mr. Loiacano has been with the firm since 2008 is also a member of the firm's global life sciences and insurance practices. Don Biskin, U.S. life sciences interim practice
Kaplan & Associates to Lead CEO Search for Northfield Savings Bank
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has been selected by Northfield Savings Bank to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Thomas Pelletier, current president and CEO, will be leaving the bank in 2015. Northfield Savings Bank was founded in Northfield, VT in 1867 by a schoolmaster and haberdasher
Slone Partners Enhances Advisory Board Expertise
Executive recruiters Slone Partners has added four new specialist members to its advisory board as the firm looks at shifts in healthcare that could impact finding leadership talent for its client portfolio. Dr. Vijay Aggarwal, Ph.D. is a managing partner of The Channel Group. He has over 30 years of experience in both pharmaceutical services
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for Lakeland Bancorp
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed David Wong as chief audit officer at Lakeland Bancorp. The search was led by managing director Geremy Cepin. Mr. Wong has 30 years of experience as a risk and audit executive with major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Arthur
Global Recruiters Network Launches APP for Search Consultants
Global Recruiters Network (GRN), an executive search firm with over 190 offices worldwide, has launched a new suite of mobile applications: ‘UR Hired’ for candidates, ‘Who’s Next’ for clients and ‘Captain’s Chair’ for office managers. ‘UR Hired’ delivers pertinent information to candidates for every scheduled interview throughout the hiring process. ‘Who’s Next’ prepares clients to
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Oxiteno
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has recruited Carl Cappabianca and Vince Abraham as regional sales managers for Oxiteno. Mr. Cappabianca was previously general manager of Jeen International. Guided by innovation and sustainability, Oxiteno is a Brazilian chemical company that operates worldwide and is a leading manufacturer of surfactants and specialty chemicals. The Ropella Group
Staffing 360 Solutions Grows Senior Management Team
Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., a provider of staffing services to the IT, financial, accounting, healthcare, and cybersecurity industries, has named Jeff R. Mitchell as its new chief financial officer. As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of finance and accounting experience at both private and public companies, Mr. Mitchell brings a high degree of
Koya Leadership Partners Opens in Chicago
Executive search firm Koya Leadership Partners has opened a new office in Chicago and appointed Alison Ranney as principal. In her new role Ms. Ranney will lead a team of professionals providing executive search services for some of Koya’s top clients. “Alison brings a wealth of executive search experience and a deep commitment to the
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
