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Bay Street Advisors Expands Hedge Fund Practice
Executive recruitment firm Bay Street Advisors has expanded with the addition of Dominique Lawrence as a director in the hedge fund practice. “Dominique joins us from Jackson Lucas, where he specialized in senior leadership placements across hedge funds and alternative investment firms,” Bay Street Advisors said in a LinkedIn post. “His expertise in aligning investment talent, business
BCG Sees Strategic Acceleration Defining The Next Chapter Of M&A
BCG’s latest M&A report – The Brave New World of Dealmaking in the Global Market – finds that despite upheaval in the market, dealmakers are proving more strategic, and more versatile, than ever. “After navigating significant turbulence earlier this year, the market has shown its resilience, driven by strategic adaptability among experienced dealmakers,” noted BCG. The firm’s M&A
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
Forging Strategic Alliances: The Collaborative Efforts of PE Firms and Search Firms to Enhance Value
In the rapidly evolving landscape of private equity, the interplay between private equity firms and search firms has transformed dramatically. No longer confined to a simple client-vendor relationship, these interactions have grown into strategic alliances that are essential for success in a highly competitive environment, executive recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media. As the demand for
Kenniff & Racine to Recruit McGill University Alumni Relations Director
Executive recruiter Kenniff & Racine has been retained by McGill University to lead in its search for a new managing director, alumni relations. Established in 1821, McGill University is an internationally known, research-intensive and student-centered university and a Canadian leader in higher education. Kenniff & Racine is a retainer-based executive search firm specializing in senior
Vetted Solutions Names Vp
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has appointed Tiffany McCarty as vice president. Ms. McCarty, an executive search consultant with experience in senior executive-level appointments at national trade associations and professional societies, most recently served as a principal of the boutique search firm JDG Associates. While there, she grew the firm’s association and
Waverly Partners Adds to Healthcare Practice Group
Executive search firm Waverly Partners has added Ted Plattenburg in Cincinnati and Stuart Fiordalis in Phoenix. Both will serve as managing directors in the firm’s healthcare practice group. Mr. Plattenburg has 20 years of expertise in C-Level search work–including physician leadership roles. He formerly served as an EVP at DHR International, where he was also
Addison Group Expands Services in Denver
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services is expanding in Denver with the addition of its finance & accounting contract business and finance & accounting executive search practices. The business units will grow the firm’s local offerings, building out its current portfolio of IT hiring and recruiting services. Addison Group has existing practices in
Pros-pekt Market Research & Consulting Partners with Job Doctors International
Retained executive search firm Pros-pekt Market Research & Consulting and Job Doctors International, a provider of leadership and governance solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership. Through the agreement, Pros-pekt and JDI will leverage their expertise in executive talent acquisition, corporate leadership and governance to provide more value by aligning the necessary functions crucial to
Witt/Kieffer To Lead CEO Search For Montana State University Alumni Foundation
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by Montana State University Alumni Foundation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search will be led by consultant Jennifer Biehn and senior associate Mercedes Vance. Witt/Kieffer assists hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools and physician groups; biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and
CTPartners Records 36 Percent Revenue Rise
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter revenues of $39.9 million, a 36.6 percent increase from $29.2 million in the prior year’s first quarter. Compared to last year’s first quarter, North America revenue increased 35.8 percent to $23.7 million; EMEA was up 58.4 percent at $10.6 million compared to $6.7 million and Asia Pacific revenue
Waldron Opens New Office in San Francisco
Social sector focused executive search firm Waldron has opened a new office in San Francisco, led by managing director Jeff Waldron, a Bay Area native with extensive leadership experience both domestically and abroad, serving philanthropic, nonprofit, and governmental clients. Mr. Waldron had previously worked for the firm from 1999-2009, and was vice president at the
Buffkin Group Finds CEO for Aegis Health Group
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Philip Suiter as the chief executive officer at Aegis Health Group. Mr. Suiter most recently served as president and CEO at Artemis Health Group. “Phil is exactly the strong leader Aegis was looking for in a CEO. He is action-oriented and skilled in executing projects and policies
Storbeck/Pimental Leading CEO Search for Colonial Williamsburg
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to lead its search for a new chief executive. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates the world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. Storbeck/Pimentel is a minority and female owned search firm specializing in executive recruitment services to colleges, universities, independent
Spencer Ogden Opens 4th U.K. Office
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has launched a new office based in Manchester, England. It joins London, Aberdeen and Glasgow as the 4th U.K.-based office and the 13th worldwide. The Manchester office will be led by Phil Bygrave, who will be heading up a commercial and business development team and a key accounts division. His main
Kincannon & Reed Appoints Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has added Ed Yuhas as a managing director in Ohio. Mr. Yuhas, who will focus on engagements in the food, lawn & garden, and pet care sectors, has held senior executive positions in both Fortune 500 and private equity-owned entrepreneurial companies. He joins Kincannon & Reed from Mars Petcare/Buckeye Nutrition. Previously, he
Tyler & Company Expands Search Staff
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has named Olivier J. Van Dierdonck as a vice president. Mr. Van Dierdoncke offers more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, where he has held operational positions with rural and urban hospital systems and national physician practice management organizations (PhyCor and MedPartners). He concentrates his executive recruitment work
Diversified Search Completes Board Searches for Barnes Group and CIGNA
Diversified Search has placed Jo Anna Sohovich, president of Stanley & Decker Industrial/Automotive, as a member of the board of directors at The Barnes Group Inc. The search was led by Diversified Search president Dale E. Jones and managing director Cheryl D’Cruz Young. Diversified Search also recruited Michelle Gass, chief customer officer of Kohl’s Department
Spencer Stuart Conducting CEO Search for the Advertising Council
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by The Advertising Council to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer; current president and CEO Peggy Conlon has announced her retirement. The Ad Council is a non-profit and the largest producer of public service communications programs in the U.S. The organization received
China-based 51Job Records 14.9 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted first quarter revenues of $70.3 million, an increase of 14.9 percent from the same quarter in 2013. Online recruitment services revenues increased 21.6 percent over Q1 2013 to $48.5 million. Rick Yan, president and chief executive officer of 51job, said: “With recruitment
Accelent Completes Search for Fluid Inc.
Accelent, Inc. has placed Larry Bernstein as the new vice president of product development of Fluid Inc. Previously, Mr. Bernstein served as VP of engineering for Demandbase. Fluid Inc., the digital shopping innovator, designs and builds digital shopping experiences that brings brands to life, making the shopping experience fun, vivid, intuitive and social. Accelent is
The Jacobson Group Names Engagement Directors
The Jacobson Group has promoted Gaelle Pritchard and Joyce Dunn to the roles of vice president / engagement directors. Ms. Pritchard is focused on leading efforts to build Jacobson’s executive search practice internationally. She began as an engagement director with Jacobson, then ejsSearch, in 2005. Ms. Pritchard will continue to handle executive and non-executive searches
Industrial Search Partners Leading President Search for ASLRRA
Executive search firm Industrial Search Partners (ISP) has been retained by American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to help recruit a successor to ASLRRA president Richard Timmons, who plans to retire at year’s end. Based in Norwalk, CT, ISP will identify potential candidates in accordance with criteria set by an association subcommittee and
CDI Corp. Posts Modest Gain; MRI Revenues Down
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $276.3 million, an increase of 2.5 percent from revenues of $269 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $2.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last
Steven Douglas Associates Opens in Atlanta; Adds Managing Director
Recruiting firm Steven Douglas Associates has opened an office in Atlanta and named Dean Doolittle as managing director in an effort to better serve clients in the Southeast. “Atlanta was a natural choice for our newest office – now up to eight nationwide – since it offers an excellent talent pool of experienced professionals to
Alexander Hughes Adds Client Partner in Paris
Alexander Hughes has added Gérard Guilbert to its Paris office as client partner. He will conduct C-level searches in a number of sectors with a particular focus on insurance, brokerage and professional services. Mr. Guilbert was previously with April Group, a global company with a focus in insurance, where he held divisional managing director roles
Lochlin Partners Names New Managing Partner
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has named Nalini Vasagam Perkins as a managing partner. Ms. Perkins joins the firm after serving as executive director of Russell Reynolds Associates' Washington, D.C., office. Before that, she held positions at Heidrick & Struggles and Human Resource International (HRi). Ms. Perkins brings extensive experience in domestic and international
PGC Adds Associate Director
Imran Miah has joined PGC, the U.K. partner firm of Friisberg & Partners International, as an associate director. Mr. Miah is experienced in the recruitment of professionals in the disciplines of forensic investigations, dispute resolution, business intelligence, counter-fraud, forensic technology, contentious insolvency, valuations and other associated practice areas. He was previously a director at IMA
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Target
After Target Corporation recently ousted CEO Gregg Steinhafel, the company selected Korn Ferry to lead in its search for his replacement. Both internal and external candidates will be considered for the position. Target is a retailing company that was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. Korn Ferry, based in Los Angeles and with
Grant Cooper & Associates Leads HR Search for MEC
Executive recruiters Grant Cooper & Associates has been retained by Metal Exchange Corporation to lead in its search for a new vice president of human resources. Senior consultant Wendy Williams is handling the assignment. Metal Exchange Corporation (MEC) is headquartered in St Louis and is a global trader and manufacturer of non-ferrous metals. Grant Cooper
Coleman Lew + Associates Adds New Search Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew + Associates has added Shirley Lamm as a search consultant. Ms. Lamm was previously an executive search consultant with Stroker & Schenk Executive Search. She began her search career as a research consultant with search firms Heidrick & Struggles and Canny Bowen. “We are excited to have Shirley join our
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Vancouver
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search firm, has opened a new office Vancouver. With this office addition, Cornerstone International Group now operates in over 70 locations worldwide. In Canada, Cornerstone also operates in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary. “We plan to offer more personal, business owner support services as well as a diverse
SWBi International Recruits VP of Engineering for Redshift Systems
Executive search firm SWBi International has placed Dr. Rick Sharp as vice president of engineering at RedShift Systems. Dr. Sharp was previously VP of engineering and operations at EM4. RedShift Systems is a pioneer in the application of tunable filters and micro electro-mechanical systems to emerging technologies and markets. SWBi International provides global retained executive
ChampionScott Partners Fills CFO Post for Nintex
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Eric Johnson as chief financial officer to Nintex. Mr. Johnson was most recently vice president of finance at Jive Software Inc., a communication and collaboration platform for modern, mobile business. Offering a suite of software and cloud services, Nintex enables organizations to automate everyday business processes. ChampionScott Partners
Veteran Executive Recruiter Joins The Partnership, Inc. as COO
The Partnership, Inc. has appointed Maureen Alphonse-Charles as its new senior vice president and chief operating officer. A longtime business and civic leader in Boston, Ms. Alphonse-Charles brings more than 25 years of experience as an executive search recruiter, sales and marketing executive, financial services director and academic affairs director to The Partnership. She joins
