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Boyden Appoints Co-Leader of Global Industrial Practice
Boyden has named Elizabeth Garforth as co-leader of its global industrial practice. She joins Helga Kayser-Dörr, who has led Boyden’s global industrial practice since 2022. “Elizabeth built her career with multinationals in the industrial sector, living and working on three continents,” Boyden said in a LinkedIn post. “Based in France, she focuses on cross-border assignments, bringing multicultural
DHR Global Expands in Seoul Office
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of David Cho as a partner in the industrial, technology and private equity practice groups, based in the Seoul office. “We are delighted to welcome David back to DHR Global,” said Philippe Tirault, managing partner, Korea. “His ability to advise clients across technology, industrial, and private equity sectors, combined with
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.
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
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?
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
Unleashing the Power of Experience
As the demographics of the workforce shift, the proportion of older workers available and willing to work has increased. Traditional hiring practices often favor younger talent, driven by misconceptions about the capabilities and expectations of older workers, says a new report from Kestria. This overlooks a crucial asset seasoned professionals bring to the table, the
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
AIMS International Adds Singapore-Based Firm as Newest Partner
AIMS International has partnered with Singapore-based The People At Work. The People At Work, which was founded in 2000, is an executive search firm serving global companies and large local conglomerates in sectors that include banking & financial services, healthcare & life sciences, consumer, logistics, industry/manufacturing, chemicals, automotive/related and environment. “I am extremely happy by
TMP Worldwide Opens Midwest Office
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has expanded its presence in the Midwest region with the establishment of a new office in Bloomington, Minnesota. The company also recently opened offices in Germany, India and Ireland. “TMP’s goal is to improve the talent acquisition process through a unique mix of
BCA, Executive Recruiters Fills HR Post for Clearwater Paper
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Cathy Elsasser as the HR director for the consumer products division, Western region for Clearwater Paper. Ms. Elsasser previously held numerous senior human resources positions for Honeywell, Tiffany and Corning. BCA’s chief operating officer and SVP recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Clearwater Paper is a provider of private label
CTPartners Reports A Loss And A Flat Year
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) reported that its net revenue for 2013 was $130.3 million, a 1.5 percent increase compared to net revenue of $128.4 million the prior year. The company reported a net loss for the year of $1.6 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.51 per
Executives Online Makes New Additions in Netherlands and France
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has added Jan Piet van der Plank as a partner in its Netherlands office where he will focus on manufacturing and energy sectors. Mr. van der Plank is a seasoned management executive with a career spanning 25 years in multinational companies including Alcoa, Total Caterpillar, Wartsila,
Spencer Stuart Opens Office in Moscow
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has opened a new office in Moscow as part of its continuing strategy to broaden the services it offers businesses across Eurasia. Robert T. Nowakowski currently is the office manage for the Moscow location. Mr. Nowakowski also leads the consumer practice for Spencer Stuart in Eastern Europe, focusing on the
R. William Funk & Associates Recruits President for University of South Alabama
R. William Funk & Associates has placed Dr. Tony G. Waldrop as the new president of the University of South Alabama. Dr. Waldrop has been the provost and executive vice president at the University of Central Florida, UCF, since 2010. The University of South Alabama is a public, research university in Mobile, Alabama. For the
Search Group Partners Adds Managing Director to Lead Executive Search Practice
SEARCH Group Partners (SGP) has added Connie Spyropoulos-Linardakis as managing director where she will spearhead the firm’s executive search practice. Ms. Spyropoulos will focus on broadening the firm’s range of strategic and nationwide executive search services to support the firm’s industry and client base. She most recently served as executive vice president and chief human
Russell Reynolds Associates Finds President of University of Michigan
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Mark Schlissel as the 14th president of the University of Michigan. Mr. Schlissel is currently provost at Brown University. He will have a five-year contract, starting on July 1, and be paid $750,000 in base salary with a retention incentive of $100,000 a year. With 42
ManpowerGroup Study Finds Continued Hiring Confidence
U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted net employment outlook of +13 percent, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released by ManpowerGroup. This is the third consecutive quarter with a net employment outlook of +13 percent, which is the strongest Outlook since the second quarter of 2008. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed,
Three Industry Reports by HSZ Media on Sale Now
Three soon-to-be-released talent management studies by HSZ Media are continuing to gain attention — and pre-publication copies for the 2014 editions are still available. Executive Search: State of the Industry Report (U.S./America) continues HSZ Media’s long-standing tradition of reporting on the world’s largest recruiting and talent acquisition marketplace, taking an in-depth view of the year
AESC Presents Zehnder and Onstott with Top Honors
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has presented Egon Zehnder, founding chairman of global recruiter Egon Zehnder, with its Gardner W. Heidrick Award and Joe Onstott, co-founder and managing partner of The Onstott Group, with the Eleanor H. Raynolds Award. The Heidrick Award is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding
ZRG Partners Appoints COO
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has appointed Stacey Mainiero as its chief operating officer. Ms. Mainiero works out of the firm’s West Orange, NJ office and will manage and oversee daily activities worldwide. She previously held a senior level operations position with Korn Ferry where she managed
Greenwich Harbor Partners Taps Chief Revenue Officer for SpinMedia
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Tom Morrissy as the new executive vice president and chief revenue officer of SpinMedia. Mr. Morrissy was formerly EVP/North American sales of Synaptic Media and most recently the EVP/CRO of Selectable Media. SpinMedia is the world’s largest collective of pop culture and music digital brands. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on
New Legal Careers Site Launched
LexJob.com, a new legal careers website, has been launched by CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.)and LexIndustry, Inc., a media company focused on technology, services and products for legal professionals. LexJob utilizes Adicio’s job board platform and its RevManage program and will be incorporated into Libra Network, a new global network and association for legal
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Four New Partners
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added four new partners to its global industrial practice group. Andrew Dudgeon and John Weigold join the aerospace, defense & aviation team and are based in the New York office. John Howard, based in Toronto and Damian Walsh, based in London, join the metals & mining team.
Accord Group Grows Polish Operations
Accord Group Eastern and Central Europe (ECE) has named Renata Sienkiewicz as the leadership services practice head for the firm’s Polish region. Ms. Sienkiewicz joins the company after spending over 10 years in HR at the board level of multinationals and the past six years as managing partner at global leadership services and talent development
ESGI Completes Search for CACI International
Executive recruiter ESGI has placed Suzan Zimmerman as senior vice president of strategic campaigns at CACI International. Ms. Zimmerman most recently served as SVP of corporate development at QinetiQ North America. “Suzan enjoys one of the strongest reputations in our market. She has an impeccable track record in pursuing and helping win large federal procurements,”
Bond International Software Partners with Brightwater Recruitment
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has integrated its portfolio of recruitment system applications and staffing agency software Bond Adapt with Brightwater Recruitment Consultancy, a professional services recruitment company for the Irish market. “The central system will enable our business information to be shared across our offices in Dublin, Belfast and Cork which again was
Direct Consulting Associates Names Recruitment Manager
Direct Consulting Associates (DCA), a provider of healthcare IT consulting and staffing solutions, has promoted John Yurkschatt to the role of recruitment manager. In his new position, Mr. Yurkschatt serves as a coach and mentor to our DCA recruiters as well as provides hands-on strategic and tactical leadership while managing the day-to-day recruiting activities. He
Korn Ferry Records 21 Percent Revenue Increase
Korn Ferry/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $242.2 million for the third quarter fiscal 2014, an increase of 21 percent on a constant currency basis compared to $210.3 million a year ago. The increase in fee revenue was driven by increases in all regions with the largest increases in North America and Europe. Futurestep, the firm’s online
EMA Partners Appoints Chairman
EMA Partners International has appointed Chris Hardy as its global chairman. Mr. Hardy has served on EMA Partners’ executive committee and held the vice president of finance role for the last four years. He founded EMA Partners South Africa in 2004. Prior to that he held senior positions with Deloitte Consulting, Vendall (Pty) Ltd and
Hanold Associates Leading Search for Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Executive search firm Hanold Associates has been retained by Northwestern Memorial HealthCare to lead in its search for a new senior vice president and general counsel. Northwestern Memorial is ranked number six hospital system in the country by US News & World Report. Headquartered in Chicago, Hanold Associates specializes in assignments for human resources, talent
Dr. BjØrn Johansson Associates Adds New Partner
Executive search firm Dr Bjorn Johansson Associates has added Dr. Sylke Steiner as a partner. Dr. Steiner's expertise ranges from small and mid-sized companies to large multinational corporations, working for privately owned and publicly traded companies as well as for non-profit organizations. She previously served as a principal at Korn Ferry. Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
MB Interim Leaders Strengthens Management Team
MB Interim Leaders, a division of McDermott & Bull, has named Monica Baldwin as its business development director, healthcare solutions. Ms. Baldwin will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence with healthcare industry clients. She will work closely with healthcare companies experiencing time-sensitive challenges by uniting executives on project and interim engagements with MB Interim
Development Resources, Inc. Completes Search for AAUW
Development Resources, Inc. (DRi) has placed Toni Johnson as the new director of major and planned gifts for the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Over the past 25 years, Ms. Johnson has worked as executive director for the American Red Cross, the American Diabetes Association of Greater New York, and Anderson House. AAUW is
eQuest Enhances HR Software Service
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has developed a software that recognizes the kind of device candidates use to respond to jobs on the internet as well as the percentage of candidates responding to internet posted positions by mobile versus workstation. “As HR departments assess their future plans this data will
Egon Zehnder Makes Leadership Changes
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has said that Alyse Forcellina will assume management of the firm's U.S. leadership strategy consulting practice and Jon Carter will oversee its U.S. technology and communications practice. Ms. Forcellina, based in New York, will guide the firm's U.S. consulting efforts around management assessment, executive development, integration, skills building, succession
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for the Port of Long Beach
Executive search firm Boyden has been retained by the Port of Long Beach to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search will be led by managing director Tim McNamara. The Port of Long Beach is the second biggest port in the U.S. behind the Port of Los Angeles. Boyden is
