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August Leadership Names Partner
Executive recruitment firm August Leadership has appointed D. Lee Holliday as its newest partner, based in Florida. Mr. Holliday is a seasoned executive search leader with nearly two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations on building world-class strategic leadership teams. He specializes in placing high-impact talent— namely current and former top-tier strategy consultants and investment
Veteran Search Consultant Euris Belle Dies
Executive search veteran Euris Belle died on September 8, 2025. “Euris was a top professional and exceptional human being,” said Christopher Hunt, president of Hunt Scanlon Media. “She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.” “I reflect on the passing and life of Euris Belle, my esteemed former colleague at Heidrick & Struggles and
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
How to Implement a Positive Corporate Culture
Much has been said about the benefits of good corporate culture, but how does a company know if their culture is not a good one? “The first step is to evaluate your company culture,” said Christine Greybe, president, leadership consulting at DHR Global. “ You can do this by conducting an audit of your organization’s
Barbachano International Names VP of Commercial & Finance Divisions
Executive search firm Barbachano International (BIP) has promoted Francisco de la Lama to the role of vice president of the firm’s commercial and finance divisions. He will help to expand the firm’s oil & gas, medical device/biotech, CPG, software/IT, and industrial sectors. BIP CEO, Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano, said: “Francisco is a passionate team player with a
Dice Acquires OilCareers for $26 Million
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has acquired OilCareers, a recruitment site for oil and gas professionals in Europe. The deal is worth $26 million in cash. The acquisition strengthens the company’s position in online energy recruiting, which it currently serves through Rigzone, the market provider to the oil and
Diversified Search Recruits Ceo For Parkinson’s Institute And Clinical Center
Diversified Search has placed Carrolee Barlow, MD, PhD, as the new chief executive officer of the Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center. Dr. Barlow is only the second CEO in the Institute’s 25-year history. This search was led by Henry J. Scherck, managing director and practice leader of life sciences for Diversified Search. Dr. Barlow’s previous
Korn Ferry Names Partner to Financial Officers Practice
Korn Ferry has appointed Peter Reichman as senior client partner and member of the firm’s financial officers practice. He will be based in New York. Mr. Reichman joins Korn Ferry from Russell Reynolds Associates, where he focused primarily on senior-level searches within financial services, including corporate and divisional chief financial officers, treasurers, chief accounting officers,
Borderless Executive Search Extends Offerings to Oil & Gas Sectors
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has extended its expertise to multinationals in the oil & gas sectors. “Finding the best senior leaders, top scientists and engineers required to bring new developments in the oil & gas sector to fruition is no easy feat,” said Andrew Kris, founding partner. “Moreover, these are precisely the roles that have
Smith & Wilkinson Names Project Coordinator
Executive search firm Smith & Wilkinson has added John Coppola as its AVP and project coordinator. Prior to joining Smith & Wilkinson, Mr. Coppola was a senior legal recruiter with Sanford Rose. Before that, he worked in operations for a national healthcare company where he managed their clinical and non-clinical recruitment process. Founded in 1998,
Vell Executive Search Fills Two Board Seats for Fleetmatics Group
Wellesley, MA-based Vell Executive Search has placed HubSpot CEO and co-founder, Brian Halligan, and Intuit vice president and general manager, Allison Mnookin, as new board members for Fleetmatics Group. Fleetmatics Group PLC is a global provider of fleet management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS). Vell Executive Search is a retained
Hanold Associates Adds Partner to Lead General Counsel & Legal Practice
Executive search firm Hanold Associates has added Lauren Drake as a partner to lead the firm’s general counsel and legal practice. She will be based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Drake holds extensive senior level recruiting experience throughout many industries. Prior to joining Hanold Associates, she spent 16 years with global management consulting firm McKinsey &
Tom Fuller Joins AESC Board
Tom Fuller, founder and managing director of Epsen Fuller Group, has recently joined the board of directors the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Working in executive search and leadership consulting since 1995, Mr. Fuller is an executive recruiter, consultant & advisor, and business leader across sectors. Epsen Fuller Group is an executive search and
Steven Douglas Associates Names Managing Director
Recruiting firm Steven Douglas Associates has named Shannon Brown as managing director for Orlando, Florida. Ms. Brown brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and sales roles. Prior to joining Steven Douglas, she was the business development director for McGladrey. “Orlando is a growing market for us and we are delighted to
AGB Search Retained by Youngstown State University
AGB SEARCH RETAINED BY YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY AGB Search has been selected by Youngstown State University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultants Jamie Ferrare and Arnold Speert are leading the assignment. Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio. AGB Search focuses exclusively on
HVS Executive Search Opens London Office
HVS Executive Search has opened a new London office for executive search established by a strategic partnership with Peter Malone’s Hospitality People Group. Mr. Malone will serve as CEO of HVS Executive Search for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia regions. He will be joined by his team of recruiting specialists from
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Mspark
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Richard J. Hanna as the new chief executive officer of Mspark. Mr. Hanna was previously executive vice president of sales and marketing at Dex One, a $1 billion-plus marketing services company prior to its merger with SuperMedia in May 2013. Mspark is a privately held, results-oriented marketing services
MB Interim Leaders Strengthens Leadership Team
MB Interim Leaders, a division of McDermott & Bull, has named Rebecca Miller Cyronek as its business development director, private equity and venture capital solutions. “We are excited to have Rebecca join the MB Interim Leaders team, as she’s proven herself an incredible team partner on the search execution side of the business, as well
Oxford Global Resources Expands in Seattle
Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office serving the Greater Seattle, Washington market, in partnership with the firm’s Federal Way national recruiting center, which has been in operation for the last 16 years. Oxford’s Seattle branch will identify contract opportunities for software and hardware engineering consultants throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Oxford is an
Heidrick & Struggles Named 100 Most Trustworthy in Forbes Ranking
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International was named one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Forbes and GMI Ratings. “Trust is the foundation for all our firm's relationships," said Tracy Wolstencroft, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles. "We are committed to winning and keeping the trust of all our stakeholders, including shareholders
PRAXI ALLIANCE Adds Edward Drummond & Co. In U.K.
PRAXI ALLIANCE has added U.K.-headquartered Edward Drummond & Co. as its newest member firm. From offices in Bristol and London, Edward Drummond & Co. delivers international executive search expertise to a wide array of industries. “The team at Edward Drummond is keenly focused on providing top notch services to their clients and perfectly fits our
Pinton Forrest and Madden Finds CEO for HBT
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden has placed Donnie Wing as president and chief executive officer at Healthcare Benefit Trust (HBT). Mr. Wing formerly served in a number of senior executive positions at ICBC including senior vice president, corporate affairs; senior vice-president of insurance, marketing and underwriting; and chief financial officer. He was also
Executive Networks Names VP Global Sales
Executive Networks, Inc., has named Paul Skordilis as vice president of global sales. In his new role, Mr. Skordilis will be responsible for expanding Executive Networks’ global customer base, formalizing and implementing a sales operations strategy to help drive new membership growth and improve customer retention within Executive Networks’ current roster of clients. Most recently
Amrop Grows Presence in Nortic Countries
Global executive search consortium Amrop has added eight senior partners across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Peter Gitmark (previously a member of the Norwegian Parliament), Kristian Kragø (previously with McKinsey & Co), Anne Syrrist (formerly of Ringnes and Boston Consulting Group), Michael Edler (previously with UBS), Toumas Sederholm (most recently with TeliaSonera), Pii Kotilainen (previously
Caldwell Partners Places Global Sales Head at Unisys
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Jeff Renzi as the new president of global sales at Unisys. Managing partner Jim Bethmann led the search. Mr. Renzi formerly served as SVP of sales and marketing at Arise Virtual Solutions. Unisys is a worldwide information technology company providing a portfolio of IT services,
Scout Exchange Partners with Main Sequence Technology
Scout Exchange, a recruitment marketplace connecting employers with specialized recruiters, has partnered with Main Sequence Technology, developers of recruiting database platform PCRecruiter. The partnership will extend Scout’s application to PCRecruiter’s thousands of recruiters worldwide, electronically delivering search opportunities that match their expertise and results. “The concept of an electronic marketplace with the big ATS (applicant
Boyden Adds Insurance Sector Recruiting Specialist
Executive search firm Boyden has strengthened its New York office with the addition of Erik Matson as a partner. Mr. Matson brings two decades of experience as a leader in the insurance sector and has worked extensively on both the executive placement and industry management sides of the business. Prior to joining Boyden, he was
The Neil Michael Group Names Life Sciences Partner
New York-headquartered The Neil Michael Group has added Linda E. Amper, Ph.D., as a new partner. Dr. Amper has senior level leadership experience across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare delivery and other life science areas. With more than 35 years of experience in HR, she formerly served as senior vice president global human resources at Optimer Pharmaceuticals.
Clark Langdon to Lead Search for Intelligent Energy
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Intelligent Energy to lead in its search for a new global commercial director. The firm had previously led in a search for Intelligent Energy to find its global business development director last year. Intelligent Energy is a power technology company that specializes in the development of
Addison Group Creates New HR Focus with Administrative Division
Addison Group, a provider of professional staffing services, has expanded its administrative division with the addition of a dedicated human resources team that will help organizations address their contract, contract-to-hire and direct hiring needs for skilled administrative, operations and HR talent. “We believe this expansion is a natural progression for the Administrative division,” said Ed
Horton Expands to Middle East
Horton International has opened a new office in the Middle East with a new location in Bahrain; an opening in Saudi Arabia is expected for later in the year. Both offices will focus on providing executive search for global leaders across the region. This forms the first step in the planned expansion of Horton Group
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Leader of Law Firm Management Practice
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Amanda K. Brady as managing director and global practice leader of its law firm management practice. Ms. Bradt joined MLA last month bringing 15 years of executive and legal search experience, the last 10 years of which focused on building executive management teams for AmLaw 100 and
Derwent Executive Adds Recruiters in Australia and Asia
Search firm Derwent Executive has made several new additions to its Australia and Asia offices. Derwent has added Andrea Hall as senior advisor to the firm’s board practice in Perth. Ms, Hall, who formerly was with KPMG, will work with boards, delivering risk and selection capabilities for ASX, government and not-for-profit segments. Richard Scott, who
The Cypress Group Completes Search for SFWE
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Diego Lo Prete as general manager, executive vice president of The San Francisco Wine Exchange (SFWE). Mr. Lo Prete’s most recent post was head of global marketing and communications at Barcelona-based Grupo Codorniu. The San Francisco Wine Exchange was founded in 1975 by Hugh Thacher and it
Korn Ferry Strengthens Sports Practice
Korn Ferry has added Liz Boardman as senior client partner in its sports practice. Ms. Boardman has led senior executive assignments for sports organizations, major sports leagues, teams, conferences, and educational institutions. Based in New York, she will also work with foundations and other nonprofits focused on sports, education, and wellness. Ms. Boardman was previously
