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Egon Zehnder Opens New Office in Minneapolis
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has opened a new office Minneapolis, Minnesota, which will serve both Minneapolis and Saint Paul as well as the broader Midwest. Megan Trice, a member of the firm’s consumer practice, will lead the Minneapolis office. “As part of our U.S. strategy, Egon Zehnder is investing in partnerships with local communities to attract, develop
Non-Profit CEO Demand Rises: Vetted Solutions Leading Search for NSPE’s Next Chief Executive
Executive search for the non-profit sector often mirrors broader hiring trends, with a distinct focus on leadership, strategic vision, and organizational impact. Recruiters say that non-profits, generally, are increasingly seeking executives and management teams who can provide strong leadership, articulate a compelling vision, and inspire stakeholders. As a result, search firms are staying busy, as
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.
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
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?
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
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
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
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
Women’s Representation in the C-Suites Declines as Gender Parity Remains Elusive
In March of 2024, S&P Global published an alarming report: for the first time in two decades, C-suite women lost seats in the S&P Total Market Index. In 2022, women held 12.2 percent of the 15,000 C-suite positions across publicly traded U.S. firms. However, this regressed to just 11.8 percent by the end of 2023. While
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
Vetted Solutions Names VP
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has named Peter Bisanz as a vice president. Mr. Bisanz brings a mix of experience, capabilities and attributes to non-profits and other organizations. He was previously an associate director at the World Economic Forum as head of development and communications for the Global Knowledge Network (the think
Parker Executive Search Expands Staff
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search has named Tara Flickinger as an associate. Ms. Flickinger was previously a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs. Prior to that she was with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, serving as a professional healthcare representative. In her new role, she will support a wide range of clients with the corporate practice team, utilizing her
PrincetonOne Adds to RPO Division
PrincetonOne, a recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has added Jeff Utzinger to its recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) division located in Indianapolis. Mr. Utzinger comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the human capital and recruitment services industries, having specialized in the sectors for over 20 years. He joins PrincetonOne as the
Ken Clark Partners Fills HR Post for Anika Therapeutics
Ken Clark, chairman for Ken Clark Partners LLC, has placed Steven Cyr as vice president of human resources at Anika Therapeutics Inc. Mr. Cyr formerly was with DENTSPLY International, formerly Astra Tech Inc.(Astra Zeneca) where he worked from 2006 to present. He served as VP of HR at DENTSPLY Implants Division (North America). Anika Therapeutics
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
