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The Forum Group Expands
Executive search firm The Forum Group has expanded with the addition of Jesse Bernesby as director of financial services. In this newly created leadership role, Mr. Bernesby will focus on building a high-performing vertical across compliance, risk, product, and quantitative functions, critical areas in today’s regulatory and data-driven world. “Jesse began his recruiting career at The Forum Group in
Isaacson, Miller Leading President Search for the University of Virginia
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller is currently seeking the 10th president for the University of Virginia (UVA). John Isaacson, Keight Tucker Kennedy, John Muckle, Kelly McLaughlin, and Kristen Andersen are leading the assignment. Past president Jim Ryan resigned in June 2025 under pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice, which investigated the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. According to
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.
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Urgent Action Needed to Attract Talent in a Rapidly Changing World
Often the process of getting the right people employed into the right jobs at the right time to achieve operational objectives has lagged behind because the yearly budget process gets finalized too late. Today the pace of change in business, throughout the business year, has accelerated to such a speed that this approach severely affects
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Infinity Sales Group
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Nicole Fraley as vice president of digital marketing at Infinity Sales Group, LLC. Ms. Fraley had been director of digital marketing and email strategy at Office Depot and director of online marketing at BGT Partners. Infinity Sales Group is a retailer for Fortune 200 partners, delivering strategic marketing, brand recognition,
Campbell & Company to Lead Search for Advocate Charitable Foundation
Executive search firm Campbell & Company is leading the search for a new vice president of development for Advocate Children’s Hospital. The search is being led by Marian Alexander DeBerry, director of executive search, along with Dan Nevez, consultant. Advocate Children’s Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in the state of Illinois
Sanford Rose Associates Adds RMA to Network
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has added Rowland Mountain & Associates (RMA), an Atlanta-based executive search firm, as its newest member. RMA specializes in search and placement within manufacturing and industrial distribution in sales, marketing and operations with practice verticals in building products, electrical equipment, utilities, oil & gas, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Aventine Hill Partners Names Recruiting Manager, Executive Search
Recruiting firm Aventine Hill Partners has appointed John Romero as recruiting manager – executive search in its Austin office. Most recently, Mr. Romero worked in the retail industry for Target, serving as store manager and campus recruiting coordinator for The University of Texas at Austin, where he sourced talent for Target Headquarters, Target Distribution Centers,
Boyden Study Finds Tech and Multimedia Hiring to Remain Robust in 2014
Companies will continue to aggressively recruit management talent in technology and multimedia to gain a competitive advantage in innovation, big data and operations, according to the inaugural edition of the quarterly Boyden Executive Monitor released by Boyden. “We expect a sharp increase in talent acquisition by high tech companies, as technology and multimedia further penetrate
The Jacobson Group Finds Chief for Topa Insurance Group
Executive search firm The Jacobson Group has recruited John Donahue as the new president and chief executive officer of Topa Insurance Group. Margaret Resce Milkint, managing partner of Jacobson, led the assignment. Prior to accepting his new role, Mr. Donahue concurrently served as president of Keenan Insurance Management Group and CEO of Greenpath Insurance Company.
FaithSearch Partners Fills Position for Mid-Atlantic Church Group
FaithSearch Partners has placed David VandeVere as vice president of finance of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists headquartered in Staunton, Virginia. In his new post he will head the Adventists’ treasury department responsible for all accounting and financial management functions for the 167 churches, 20 schools and other conference-owned entities located in Virginia, the
Shilton Sharpe Quarry Opens New Office in Singapore
Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ), an international legal search consultancy, has opened a new office in Singapore. Nick Robertson, who has been recruiting in the region for a number of years and has experience advising law firms on partner moves and team expansions as well as working with leading companies in the region looking to grow
TRANSEARCH Adds Partner in Istanbul
TRANSEARCH International has strengthened its presence in Istanbul, Turkey with the addition of search firm Humanera. Göksel Önder is the founder of the firm and will be joined by a team of professionals that will support the business with a focus on consumer goods, retail, IT/telecommunication, energy, financial services, pharmaceutical and healthcare, chemistry and logistics.
Searches in the Financial Services Sector Gain Momentum
First quarter 2014 executive search and leadership consulting industry trend data published by the The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has revealed an increase in the number of new searches started within the financial services sector on both a yearly and quarterly basis, as well as market share growth. The executive search rise in
Russell Reynolds Associates Places Director at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Dr. William M. Griswold as the 10th director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dr. Griswold, who is currently the director of the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, will assume his duties in Cleveland as the museum's director in the fall. The Cleveland
O’Neill Consulting Group Fills Four Senior-Level Positions at Ready Pac Foods
Search firm O’Neill Consulting Group, Inc. has filled four senior-level positions for Ready Pac Foods, Inc., a premier producer of convenience fresh foods. The firm recruited Sally Erickson as chief financial officer, Tim Clark as chief human resources officer, Peter Laport as its chief supply chain officer and Michael Murray as the company’s chief general
Korn Ferry Adds New Senior Client Partner in London
Korn Ferry has named Kai Hammerich as senior client partner in its London office. Mr. Hammerich led the European leadership & succession practice for Russell Reynolds Associates, working extensively with C-suite executives and board members at major Nordic, European and global technology clients. Before this he led the firm's European and global technology sector and
Harvey Nash Names VP of Enterprise Accounts
Harvey Nash, an IT recruitment, IT outsourcing/offshoring and executive search firm, has appointed Sean Gilligan as vice president of enterprise accounts. Mr. Gilligan will lead the firm’s enterprise technology delivery service, which specifically addresses the high-volume IT staffing needs of the Fortune 1000. He will oversee all recruiting, sales and delivery for Harvey Nash enterprise
Wheless Partners Completes Search for Samford University
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has placed Dr. Michael Crouch as dean of Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Gene Head, senior partner and managing director – higher education practice at Wheless Partners, led the search. Dr. Crouch, an accomplished educator, clinician and researcher, currently serves as executive associate dean and professor at East Tennessee
Cejka Executive Search Leading CFO Search for Presence Medical Group
Cejka Executive Search has been chosen by Presence Medical Group to assist in the recruitment for a new chief financial officer. Paul Esselman, executive vice president and managing principal at Cejka Search, is heading the assignment. Presence Health encompasses 12 hospitals, 29 long term care and senior residential facilities, numerous outpatient services and clinics, home
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Global IT Officers Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Steve Kendrick as a partner in its Dallas office. He joins the firm’s global information technology officers practice. With over 20 years of business focused IT leadership and executive search experience, Mr. Kendrick has led search engagements for clients across industry segments including financial services, payment
Mansfield & Associates Opens New Office in Spain
Global search firm Mansfield & Associates, Ltd. has opened a new office in Spain and appointed Carlos del Cerro as a regional manager. Mr. del Cerro was previously the manager of talent acquisition at Sanford Rose Associates. Prior to that, he worked as a senior associate in Goddard, Kay & Rogers International’s London office, specializing
Fesa Adds to Curitiba Office
Fesa Global Executive Search has added Felipe Laufer as associate director and partner in its Curitiba, Brazil office. Mr. Laufer began his career as a journalist of general matters and then became an economic reporter. He then got involved in management issues, leadership and an executive career. In 2009 Fesa invited him to be part
Diversified Search Finds CEO for Kuusakoski Recycling
Diversified Search has placed Richard Hipp as the chief executive officer at Kuusakoski Recycling, a leading international recycling company. The search was led by Diversified Search managing director Judy M. Boreham. Mr. Hipp was previously managing director, Asia Pacific at Southco Inc. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, also has U.S. offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Los
Spencer Stuart Handling CFO Search for EdR
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by EdR to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO Randall H. Brown has resigned effective June 30, 2014 in order to pursue other business opportunities. EdR is one of America's largest owners, developers and managers of collegiate housing. EdR is a self-administered
Norman Broadbent Names Head of Financial Services Practice in Spain
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has added Andrea Lowndes to lead the firm's financial services practice based in Spain. Ms. Lowndes began her career in executive search in 1996 and since then has worked in New York, London and Madrid for leading companies within wholesale banking, asset management and private banking. She has worked independently
TalentRISE Adds Partner in Chicago Headquarters
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based recruiting firm, has appointed Brad Newpoff as a partner. Mr. Newpoff will be responsible for leading and delivering the full suite of the talentRISE solutions while maintaining a deep focus in executive search. He's been an executive search consultant to the healthcare, life sciences, laboratory services, financial services, insurance, technology and private
Work&Partners Finds COO for LiquidHub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Stephen Racioppo as the new chief operating officer of LiquidHub. Mr. Racioppo’s experience in financial operations includes leading the $1.2 billion consulting, technology and outsourcing business for Accenture’s financial services clients, driving market making opportunities and spearheading the firm’s venture business. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting
Himmelfarb Group Leads Search for Unity Temple Restoration Foundation
Chicago-based search firm The Himmelfarb Group is currently leading in the search for a new executive director for Unity Temple Restoration Foundation (UTRF). UTRF restores and preserves Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1909 masterpiece of modern architecture, Unity Temple in Oakbrook, IL. The Himmelfarb Group is a boutique executive search firm helping local, regional, and national public
William H. Willis Jr., Recruiting Craftsman, Dies at 86
William H. Willis Jr., one of the executive search industry’s most endearing figures, has died at the age 86 after suffering from poor health in recent years. Mr. Willis was a long time resident of Greenwich, Connecticut and a graduate of Yale University. Standing at a gangly 6’ 6” Mr. Willis cut an impressive figure,
TRANSEARCH Adds Braswell Nees Group as Newest Partner
TRANSEARCH International has added Braswell Nees Group (BNG) as its newest partner in the U.S. Chuck Nees leads the firm and is joined by his partner, Gene Nees. With offices in the New York metro area and Georgia, BNG focuses on leadership positions within the advanced technology, healthcare, insurance, and consumer products industries, and the
Kincannon & Reed Grows in Asia; Opens New Singapore Subsidiary
Kincannon & Reed has opened a new office in Singapore’s Central Business District and formed a Singapore subsidiary, Kincannon & Reed Singapore, Pte. Ltd. Lelia Lim-Loges will head the Singapore office, as managing director, Asia Pacific. She will work from both Hong Kong and the Singapore office. Ms.Lim-Loges was previously a managing director with Oppeus
Lucas Group Names Managing Director in IT Practice Group
Search firm Lucas Group has appointed Magdalena Gyerko as managing partner for its New York information technology practice group. With more than 15 years’ experience in IT recruitment, staffing and HR, Ms. Gyerko was previously manager of technical talent and IT training for Software Guidance Services, Inc. “Magda brings a powerful blend of skill sets
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for PRSA
Korn Ferry has been retained by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) to lead in its search for a new CEO to replace Bill Murray who recently resigned. Chartered in 1947, the Public Relations Society of America is the world’s largest and foremost organization of public relations professionals. Korn Ferry, based in Los Angeles
Martin Partners Completes Search for Healthbox
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Matthew Brandt to the position of sales director at Healthbox. Mr. Brandt was previously regional vice president, North America at VisionScope Technologies. Healthbox is an early-stage ecosystem collaboration company that helps healthcare technology companies gain market traction. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
