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McDermott + Bull Places CEO for Collective Waste Solutions and MWM Environmental
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Ahmed Taha as CEO at Collective Waste Solutions (CWS) and MWM Environmental (MWM). The search was led by McDermott + Bull managing partner Paul Gibbons, principal Colin Dolson, principal Brittany Stansfield, and lead consultant, executive search + talent development Jennifer Ness. “Ahmed brings deep industry knowledge and grounded leadership style that aligns with our values
Bryant Group Assists Whatcom Hospice Foundation with Executive Director Search
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has helped to recruit Loran Zenonian as the new executive director at Whatcom Hospice Foundation, PeaceHealth System in Bellingham, WA. Sarah Hempen, vice president of search, led the assignment. “I am very excited to welcome Loran as a member of the leadership team as our new executive director for Whatcom
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
When to Start the CEO Succession Planning Process
Boards are often reluctant to engage CEOs on their inevitable departure—even when the event may be imminent. Orchestrating succession timing feels like a complicated, delicate maneuver, even though discussing it should be part of business as usual, according to a new report from Egon Zehnder’s Kati Najipoor-Smith and Frank Heckner. “Highly effective boards ensure that
Hanold Associates Appoints New Partner
Executive search firm Hanold Associates has added Lauren Drake as a partner. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Ms. Drake will focus on HR executive search assignments for senior level professional services and HR roles across a broad spectrum of industries. She most recently worked with McKinsey & Company as the global head of experienced
hrQ Names Managing Director of Houston Office
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has appointed Hang Bower as the vice president and managing director of its Houston office. Ms. Bower joins hrQ with more than 15 years of human resources experience from Luxottica Retail, Brinker International and most recently as the chief human
Lancor Leading CEO Search for I.D. Systems
Global search firm Lancor has been selected by I.D. Systems, Inc. to lead in its search for a chief executive officer. Headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, I.D. Systems is a global provider of wireless M2M solutions for securing, controlling, tracking, and managing high-value enterprise assets, including industrial vehicles, rental cars, trailers, containers, and cargo. Lancor
Tatum Expands Leadership Team in New York
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has named Chris Morris as the office managing partner in the firm’s New York headquarters. In this role, Mr. Morris will lead business development and talent recruitment efforts, manage daily operational activity and oversee high-level client engagements. Previously, he served as president and founding partner of MPACT Partners LLC, providing
Signium Adds AM Recruiting Chile to Global Network
Signium International has added AM Recruiting Chile (AMR Chile) to its global network of executive search firms. AMR Chile specializes in high level executive searches with a focus on results and finding the top board members, directors, vice presidents, CEO´s and c-level positions. The firm has placed candidates within a wide variety of industries with
Hudson Global Posts 15 Percent Revenue Dip
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted fourth quarter 2013 revenues of $159.5 million, a decrease of 13.4 percent from the $184.3 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $11.3 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic and
Diversified Search Finds First President for SEED Miami
Diversified Search has placed Frances P. Allegra as the first president of The SEED School of Miami (SEED Miami), a college-preparatory, public boarding school for South Florida students. Ms. Allegra brings to SEED Miami 20 years of experience in child welfare and advocacy on behalf of children. She will be departing her position as CEO
ZRG Partners Acquires New Directions Search
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has acquired New Directions Search, a 30-year old retained search firm headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. New Directions Search has focused on providing senior level executive search to the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Led by
Odgers Berndtson Launches Digital Search and Board Consulting Practices
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has launched a new digital search practice which will be headed by seasoned digital search consultant Candi Dalipe. Odgers has also partnered with digital strategist Barry Libert to provide board-level digital strategy learning and consulting services. The firm's comprehensive digital practice will help companies and organizations across all industries and
AESC to Host Recruiters at Annual Gathering in New York
AESC2014, this year’s annual event hosted by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), will be held on March 10th and 11th at ‘10 on the Park’ at the Time Warner Center in New York City. The two-day conference will feature keynote presentations by Fortune senior editor-at-large, Geoff Colvin; Morgan Stanley CEO, James P. Gorman;
Trilogy to Lead Search for Not For Sale
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected to lead a vice president of development search for Not For Sale. Chuck Pappalardo will handle the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mark Wexler, EVP of strategy, mission and external affairs and co-founder, said: “Based on Trilogy’s expansive network in the nonprofit and for profit
Workday Posts 74 Percent Revenue Spike
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues of $141.9 million, an increase of 74 percent from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Non-GAAP operating loss for the quarter was $21.0 million, or negative 14.8 percent of revenues, compared to a non-GAAP operating loss
Stephens International Names New Director
Stephens International Limited, a U.K.-based executive search consultancy focused on the global insurance and financial markets, has named Jeremy Kemp as a director. With Mr. Kemp on board the firm will now expand its services to include coverage of asset management, aspects of capital markets, derivatives and deeper expertise in the insurance-linked securities/alternatives space. Mr.
RSA Appoints Director of Information
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named Claes Zackrisson as its first director of information. Mr. Zackrisson brings to RSA over seven years of international research and knowledge management experience gained through specialist and leadership roles in executive search, focused on the life sciences. He was most recently head
Isaacson, Miller Places CEO at the California Wellness Foundation
Isaacson, Miller has recruited Judy Belk as the president and chief executive officer of The California Wellness Foundation. Ms. Belk is currently senior vice president of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a position she has held since 2002. The California Wellness Foundation is a private independent foundation created in 1992 with a mission to improve the health
CDI Corp. Posts Small Q4 Revenue Gain
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $277.1 million, an increase of 2.4 percent from revenues of $271 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $2.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, versus a net income of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, last
Bridge Folds Search Business Into Stanton Chase
Los Angeles-based healthcare recruiter Bridge Executive Corporation has merged its permanent search division into Stanton Chase International. Anthony V. Pfannkuche, Ph.D., founder and chief executive officer of Bridge, and Martin Cooper, a senior director with the firm, have joined Stanton Chase as directors and will work out of the firm’s Los Angeles office. “The merger
Access Search Partners Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
Access Search Partners (ASP) has added Singapore-based Doris Cheng & Associates as its newest member firm. Established in 2001, Doris Cheng specializes in executive search for large and medium sized global companies in the technology sector. Charley Polachi, founding partner of ASP member firm Polachi, said: “The addition of Doris Cheng & Associates broadens ASP's
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for EveryWare Global
Korn Ferry has been selected by EveryWare Global, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Sam Solomon, who is currently serving as interim CEO, is also a candidate in the search. EveryWare Global is a global marketer of tabletop and food preparation products for the consumer and food service markets,
HEALTHeCAREERS Network Hires Managing Director
Bryan Bassett has joined Dice Holdings, Inc. as managing director of HEALTHeCAREERS Network, Health Callings and BioSpace. Mr. Bassett founded HEALTHeCAREERS in 1992 and led as CEO until the business was sold to Warburg Pincus in 2007. Following 15 years at HEALTHeCAREERS, he was senior advisor at Adelphi Capital, a mid-market investment banking firm where
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Four Percent Revenue Gain
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted annual revenues of $462 million, an increase of 4.1 percent over the previous year. The firm reported a flat year in its largest market, the Americas, far below its rivals. Overseas, Heidrick was down nine percent in Europe and was flat in the Asia Pacific region for the year.
Charterhouse Opens in Doha, Qatar
Executive recruiter Charterhouse has opened a new office in Doha, Qatar. The office will be headed by Kasey Smith, an associate director who helped launch the firm’s Dubai office a decade ago. “This is an amalgamation of our continued growth in the region and underlines our commitment to recruitment in the Middle East. Charterhouse has
Renaud Foster Adds New SVP
Canadian-headquartered executive search firm RenaudFoster has named Denis St-Amour as senior vice president in Ottawa. Mr. St-Amour has extensive experience in all facets of leadership development, transition, coaching, executive search and board governance. Previously, he was president of an independent consulting organization providing strategic advisory services to CEOs, board chairs and senior executives. He was
B.E. Smith Leading Chief HR Officer Search for Carson Tahoe Health
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by Carson Tahoe Health to lead a national search for a new chief human resources officer. Carson Tahoe Health is a local, not-for-profit healthcare system serving patients in northern Nevada and California since 1949. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for
Jordan Search Consultants Acquires Levison Search Associates
Jordan Search Consultants, an executive, healthcare, higher education, and corporate recruitment firm, has acquired Levison Search Associates, a physician and healthcare executive search firm based in Sacramento. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Jordan Search Consultants’ offerings to include managed care and health plan physician/nurse leadership, hospice, non-profit community health
51job, Inc. Posts 18.9 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of $78 million, an increase of 18.9 percent from the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues increased 21.6 percent over Q4 2012 to $47.8 million. Total revenues for 2013 were $277 million, an increase of 10.9 percent.
Fairfield Partners Completes Search for Oregon Cherry Growers
Fairfield Partners has placed Kent Spalding as vice president of sales and marketing at Oregon Cherry Growers, the largest producer and processor of sweet cherries in the world and a grower-owned cooperative. Mr. Spalding was previously VP of marketing for Barbara’s Bakery/Weetabix. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact
Korn Ferry Appoints Senior Partner in Atlanta Office
Korn Ferry has named Colleen O’Neill as a senior partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. O’Neill previously held a range of thought leadership and operational management roles at Mercer, including global talent management solutions leader. She has assisted a diverse set of organizations with a wide range of human resource issues including talent strategy,
Boyden Adds Partner in Pittsburgh
Executive search firm Boyden has added Randy Frasinelli as a new partner in its Pittsburgh office, which will further build the firm’s expertise in the industrial and technology sectors. Mr. Frasinelli has experience developing and executing C-level, vice president and director level assignments for global companies in technology, manufacturing and other sectors. Prior to Boyden,
Talent Rover Expands into London
Talent Rover, a provider of cloud-based software built for managing the entire staffing and recruitment workflow, has opened a new office in London. Led by Steve Harris, Talent Rover’s director of EMEA sales, the London office will continue to expand the company’s European presence and meet the growing demand for staffing and recruitment software. “We’ve
3P Consultants Finds Executive Director for Tie Global
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Vijay Jadhwani as executive director of TiE Global. Mr. Jadhwani previously served as a consulting partner with Mindquest Consulting Private Limited. TiE is a global, not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd conducts searches for start-ups and
