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Myers McRae Leading Provost Search for Broward College
Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas of Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting are currently leading in the search for a new provost and senior vice president for Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The school seeks an experienced and innovative academic leader to join them in their transformation to take the institution to new heights under the recently appointed
FMG Leading Appoints Head of Human Capital Due Diligence and Value Creation Leadership Practices
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has expanded with the addition of seasoned healthcare consultant and executive leader Wayland Lum as managing director. The move broadens FMG Leading’s ability to serve its expanding base of investors and private equity-backed clients dedicated to improving the quality and affordability of the U.S. healthcare system. Mr. Lum will further
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
A Changing Market Has AI and Cybersecurity Recruiters on Alert
The landscape of AI and cybersecurity recruiting is dynamic and constantly evolving. Executive recruiters say that there is a significant demand for skilled professionals in AI, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers. Companies across various industries are actively seeking talent to leverage AI for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Meanwhile, with the
Baker Tilly Executive Search Appoints EVP
Baker Tilly Executive Search, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly), has added Kevin Vick as executive vice president. In his new role, Mr. Vick will be responsible for developing relationships within the manufacturing and distribution, professional services, technology, retail and private equity and venture
Carrington & Carrington Retained by Boeing to Lead VP Global Diversity Search
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has been selected by The Boeing Company to lead in its search for a vice president of global diversity. Boeing is a world leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Carrington &
Stanton Chase Partners With Pi Slice
Stanton Chase Middle East has partnered with Pi Slice, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and commitment to contribute in the development of the MENA region and the improvement of the life of its people. As part of the partnership, Stanton Chase and Pi Slice have launched a ‘lending page’ to
TurningPoint Executive Search Grows Staff
TurningPoint Executive Search has added Maureen LaBarrie as a client and talent manager. Ms. LaBarrie has over 13 years of sales and business development expertise, most recently serving as a sales leader for one of the beauty industry’s top privately owned suppliers. “Needless to say, we are thrilled with our continued expansion and are very
JDG Associates Leading CFO Search for ASCD
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been selected by the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. The search is being handled by Tiffany McCarty, principal at JDG. ASCD is a global leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products, and services that empower
Futurestep to Drive Business Growth for Fonterra
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has been appointed to drive ambitious business growth in Greater China for exporter and milk processor Fonterra, New Zealand’s largest employer. According to sources, Futurestep will support the company with candidate sourcing, attraction, screening and recruitment administration, as well as graduate hiring. The company will
Development Guild/DDI to Find Chief Advancement Officer for Bancroft School
Development Guild/DDI has been retained by Bancroft School to head its search for a chief advancement officer. Located on a 30-acre campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bancroft School is an independent, co-educational, Pre-K-12, college-preparatory day school serving the communities of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Boston. Development Guild/DDI is focuses its work across the nonprofit sector, particularly
TMP Worldwide Appoints SVP Canada
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global talent acquisition company, has appointed Colette O’Neill Taylor as senior vice president for Canada. With a focus on client development and operations across Canada, Ms. O’Neill Taylor is based in Toronto and is responsible for strategic account development as well as the success of TMP’s customers and
Crist|Kolder Associates Appoints New Managing Director
Executive search firm Crist|Kolder Associates has appointed Dale Visokey as a managing director. With over 25 years of experience in the executive search industry, Mr. Visokey focuses on CEO, president, CFO and board assignments within the industrial sector, in both manufacturing and service related businesses. He was previously a partner at Heidrick & Struggles and
Jackowitz & Company Names SVP and Director West Coast Office
Executive search firm Jackowitz & Company, Inc. has named Lisa Mahaney as senior vice president and director of its West Coast office. She will be based in the firm’s San Francisco location. With more than 35 years of experience in banking and financial management, Ms. Mahaney spent the past three years at J.P. Morgan Chase,
Calibre One Finds CMO for MicroStrategyA
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has placed Marcus Starke as the new chief marketing officer for MicroStrategyÂ, Inc., a provider of enterprise software platforms. Mr. Starke previously served as SAP’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing and communications regions. Vince Gabriele, EVP HR at MicroStrategy, worked directly with Tom Barnes, managing partner, and the
ECS Partners International Leading Search for Red Cross
Red Cross of America has retained Miami-based ECS Partners International to search for a senior fund raising executive to cover Miami-Dade County. Eduardo Comella, the firm’s president, will handle the assignment. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the U.S. ECS Partners International is a
Robert Half Posts 5.8 Percent Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $1.1 billion, an increase of 5.8 percent from revenues during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income was $61.6 million, or $.45 per share, compared to income of $55.9 million, or $.40 per share, the year before. Harold
Gravitas Names Managing Partner in New Hospitality & Managed Services Practice
Boutique retained executive search firm Gravitas LLC has said that Ed Evans rejoined the firm as a managing partner and head of the its new hospitality and managed services practice. Mr. Evan’s career spans multiple service companies in environments ranging from food and hospitality to chemical distribution, where he most recently served as chief human
Mining Recruitment Group Creates Internal Resource Focused Investment Fund
The Mining Recruitment Group Ltd (MRG), a Vancouver-based executive search firm focused exclusively on the unique needs of the mining industry, has launched its internal resource focused investment fund. Andrew Pollard, president of MRG, said: “The MRG President’s Fund will be established to take key positions within our executive search clients, up to and including
Spencer Stuart Selected to Lead CEO Search for Digi International
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Digi International to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Joseph T. Dunsmore, current president, CEO and chairman of the board, has informed the company that he will retire from his positions effective December 31, 2014 or upon the earlier appointment
Lochlin Partners Completes Search for The Milken Institute
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners has recruited Travis Dredd as director of event programming at The Milken Institute. The search was led by managing partner Mike Kirkman. Mr. Dredd previously served as chief of staff of the Democratic National Convention Committee where he was responsible for overseeing a large team to convene a national
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.9 billion for the first quarter, an increase of three percent from revenues of $4.8 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $70.1 million, or 86 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Jeffrey
Astbury Marsden Grows Staff in London and Singapore
International search firm Astbury Marsden has added Gareth Sowter in its London office as director of its energy practice and Sandip Kotecha in Singapore as head of business technology. With 18 years’ experience in the recruiting industry, Mr. Sowter most recently served as CEO of NRG Selection Ltd (NRG). Mr. Kotecha was previously an associate
DavenportMajor Fills Position for Aetherpal
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Richard Cardone as the new vice president of business development for AetherPal. Mr. Cardone previously served as VP of strategic sales at Tekelec which was acquired by Oracle. AetherPal is a provider of connected device support software for mobile operators and wireless device suppliers. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Deerfield Associates Conducting Search for The Browning School
Wellesley, MA-headquartered DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. has been retained by The Browning School, located in New York City, to conduct a national search for a director of advancement. The Browning School was founded as a college preparatory school for boys in 1888 by John A. Browning. DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search was founded by Doug
McLean Interim Management Adds Client Development Manager
U.K.-based McLean Interim Management has named Annette Kiely as client development manager. Ms. Kiely has spent the last six years working for an interim management and search company in a business development role where she played a fundamental part in identifying and delivering new business sales. Chris Bernard, who heads up McLean Interim Management, said:
Tatum Announces Promotions
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has appointed Jim McAndrews as the new managing partner of its mid-Atlantic office based in Vienna, VA. In his role, Mr. McAndrews will oversee high-level client engagements, lead business development and talent recruitment initiatives and manage operations. He joined Tatum as an engagement partner in 2004 and most recently served
Sheffield Haworth Expands Coverage in Retail Financial Services & Insurance
London-based Sheffield Haworth has said that Deepak Verma, founder and executive chairman of Sheffield Haworth India, has relocated to the U.S. Based in New York, Mr. Verma will retain the title of vice chairman, Americas, and will work with Sheffield Haworth’s multinational clients across retail financial services & insurance. He will help U.S. financial institutions
Micelle Stuhl & Company Completes Search for Indigo Books & Music
Executive search firm Michelle Stuhl & Company, Inc. has placed Scott Formby as executive creative director for fashion and home at Toronto-based Indigo Books & Music. Mr. Formby was formerly the global creative director for Frette in Milan overseeing all product categories including home, women’s luxury accessories, gift and men’s. “Scott Formby is an immensely
Chrisman & Company Assists BBCN Bank in CEO Search
Los Angeles-based search firm Chrisman & Company, Inc. has recruited Kevin S. Kim as president and chief executive officer of BBCN Bancorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, BBCN Bank, a position he has held in an interim capacity since January. With this appointment, Mr. Kim now serves as chairman, president and CEO of BBCN Bancorp and BBCN
Lawrence Harvey Group Adds Legal Expert
London-based The Lawrence Harvey Group has appointed Barry Cullen as its new general counsel. Mr. Cullen will support the firm’s international expansion as well as provide ongoing support with both internal & external legal and operational matters. He brings 15 years’ experience working within and advising the recruitment sector and has extensive experience advising a
MPS Executive Search Names Senior Partner in Stockholm
MPS Executive Search has named Christopher Thölix as senior partner in the firm’s Stockholm office. Mr. Thölix has been a partner in Helsinki since 2003. He has responsibility for executive search and management audit and coaching. Before joining MPS, Mr. Thölix worked for two decades in international business development and in sales leadership. “We have
Heidrick & Struggles Retained to Find CEO for MGP
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by MGP to assist the company with the recruitment of a new chief executive officer. “We are very excited to move forward with this key step in the process of finding the right CEO to lead our company,” said MGP board chairman Cloud L. “Bud”
Baker and Associates Leading Search for Wake Forest School of Business
Baker and Associates, LLC, has been selected by The Wake Forest University School of Business to assist in its search for a new senior associate dean of diversity & global initiatives. The search is being handled by Martin M. Baker, senior vice president at Baker and Associates. The Wake Forest University School of Business offers
Addison Group Acquires HireStrategy
Addison Group, a provider of professional recruiting services, has expanded with the acquisition of HireStrategy, a full-service professional recruiting firm based in Reston, Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Addison Group and HireStrategy each deliver contract, contract-to-hire and executive search services to companies across information technology, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative
