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Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Head of Marketing for Stanley Steemer
Blue Rock Human Capital has placed Andrew Schneider as vice president and head of marketing at Stanley Steemer in Dublin, OH. He joins the company with a bold vision to modernize the brand’s identity and deepen its emotional connection with today’s consumers, and has brought on Havas Chicago as the brand’s new creative agency. “Andrew’s
RevelOne Assists Criteria Corp. with the Recruitment of Chief Marketing Officer
Greenwood Village, CO-based executive search firm RevelOne recently assisted in the recruitment of Jam Khan as the chief marketing officer of Criteria Corp. Tessa Wehausen and Sam MacKinnon led the assignment. “Congratulations Jam Khan, Criteria Corp’s new chief marketing officer,” RevelOne said in a LinkedIn post. “Jam is a strategic and globally experienced marketing leader with deep
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.
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
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?
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
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
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
Key Traits for Navigating a Crisis
The concept of leadership is going through a profound transformation. Traditional leadership paradigms, which tend to emphasize stability and incremental progress, aren’t adaptable enough to address the complexities of a more volatile work-life-community dynamic and global marketplace, according to a recent report from Signium. The study says that organizations are now confronted with much bigger challenges:
Kincannon & Reed Adds Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has added Carlos Salvador as managing director in Buenos Aires. With an international career as a senior executive in agribusinesses and agricultural associations throughout Latin America, Mr. Salvador most recently was general manager and vice president of Becker Underwood, Argentina. Previous positions include director-level positions with Aventis CropScience, AgrEvo, and Hoechst AG.
Digby Morgan Names Head of Interim Business
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist in HR search and selection consultancy, has appointed Nicola Andrews to manage its interim business. Ms. Andrews was formerly the head of talent, development and acquisition at LCH.CLearnet, an independent clearing house that serves the major international exchanges. “Our mantra has always been that we are a business run
Caldwell Partners Finds CEO for Manta Media
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed John A. Swanciger as the new chief executive officer of Manta Media, Inc. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, managing partner, venture capital practice, completed the search. Mr. Swanciger served as chief commercial officer of Switchfly, Inc. Manta helps small businesses profit, connect and grow through the largest online
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Alar Staffing
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. has acquired Alar Staffing. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The Alar Staffing client base fits nicely into our existing business throughout our national footprint,” said John P. Messina, chief executive officer for Corporate Resource Services. “Alar has three locations that generate over $30 million in business and brings
Alder Koten Grows Global Sustainability and Diversity Practice
Alder Koten has added Yady Ibarra to lead its global sustainability and diversity practice. Ms. Ibarra joins the firm as a partner and will be splitting her time between the firm's offices in New York City and Bogota. She will be involved in executive search work focused on board members, CEOs and senior-level executives as
Raines International Names Managing Director
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has promoted Shami Anand to managing director. Ms. Anand has spearheaded the growth of the firm’s procurement and supply chain practice in addition to supporting the finance, general management, and human resources practices. She brings extensive corporate experience including 18 years at PepsiCo in its finance and global procurement
Machlowitz Consultants to Lead President Search for PENCIL
Executive recruiter Machlowitz Consultants, Inc. has been selected by PENCIL to lead in its search for a new president. Richard D. Burns will serve as interim executive director until the position is filled. Founded in 1995, PENCIL is a leader in creating innovative models of ongoing collaboration between business and public schools. Machlowitz Consultants is
RiseSmart Secures $11 Million in Funding
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has secured $11 million in funding led by new investor Accel-KKR. Series A investor Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) also participated in this financing round. The investment will enable the company to rapidly expand its sales and marketing organizations to build marketshare, enhance and differentiate its next-generation cloud-based outplacement
Harvey Nash Names Head of Global CIO Recruiting & Advisory Business
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has appointed Dr. Jonathan Mitchell as non-executive head of its global CIO executive search and advisory practice. Dr. Mitchell has a 30-year career in technology that includes global IT roles at BP and GlaxoSmithKline; he was most recently CIO at Rolls-Royce. “Our global
IIC Partners Adds Three New Members
IIC Partners has added Per Ardua Associates, Conroy Ross Partners and Athena Executive Search and Consulting as its newest member firms. Headquartered in London, Per Ardua Associates specializes in the financial services sector and was founded in 2008 by Simon Hearn, CEO. Founded in 1994 by Jim Conroy, Conroy Ross Partners is a search and
Buffkin Group Completes Search for Synapse Healthcare
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed George Sun as the new senior vice president of sales and business development at Synapse Healthcare. Mr. Sun formerly served as VP of sales at Intelligent InSites Corporation. Synapse Healthcare provides complete neurological care including surgery, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. The Buffkin Group is an executive search
ManpowerGroup Names Insider CEO
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has appointed Jonas Prising to serve as the company’s fourth chief executive officer. Mr. Prising is currently ManpowerGroup president and executive vice president for the Americas and Southern Europe. Past CEO Jeffrey Joerres will assume the role of executive chairman. “Jonas has successfully led several of ManpowerGroup’s key businesses
David Barrett Partners Adds Partner in NY Office
David Barrett Partners (DBP) has added John Knapp as a partner in its New York office. Mr. Knapp will be working closely with the existing DBP team to build the firm's recruiting presence in the U.S. and international asset and wealth management sectors. He will split his time between New York and Boston. Mr. Knapp
Spencer Stuart and WomenCorporateDirectors Ink Partnership
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart and WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) have formed a new partnership for North America – creating an alliance to serve board members and advance best practices in corporate governance. WCD is a group of 2,500+ directors serving on more than 3,500 boards with 60 chapters on six continents. Spencer Stuart will work with
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for Pritzker Family Office
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed Judith Meguire as vice president / director of tax at Pritzker Family Office, LLC. The search was led by managing director Geremy Cepin. Ms. Meguire was most recently a tax partner in the Chicago office of Baker Tilly. Pritzker Family Office,
CEB Acquires Talent Neuron
CEB, a member-based advisory company, has acquired Talent Neuron, a provider of market intelligence technology tools based on large-scale data analytics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. By combining Talent Neuron’s talent data asset with CEB’s insight, best practice and predictive science on talent acquisition, assessment and development, the company is positioned to
Barracuda Group Creates New Private Equity Division
Barracuda Group has established a new private equity division which will be headed by Anthony Bull. Mr. Bull has over 16 years’ experience as a private equity investor with 3i, LDC, Mitsui & Co and most recently with Gresham Private Equity, where he sat on the investment committee and was co-head of the firm’s London
Kaye/Bassman Names Partners in Construction & Real Estate Practice
Kaye/Bassman International Corp.’s construction & real estate practice, a provider of executive search and recruitment within the commercial construction and real estate sectors, has named Ashley Richards and Luke Peters as managing partners. Ms. Richards joined Kaye/Bassman in 2010 and is responsible for client development and candidate recruitment for the firm's Southwest region. Mr. Peters
Dice Adds Twitter’s VP of HR to Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has added Brian Schipper, vice president of human resources at Twitter, to its board of directors. Prior to joining Twitter, Mr. Schipper was the chief human resources officer at Groupon, where he oversaw the HR and administration functions globally and was integral to building
Koenig & Associates Retained by Suncorp
Koenig & Associates has been selected by Suncorp Valuations to lead a search for a new director of human resources. Over the course of a 30-plus year history, Suncorp Valuations has worked with businesses and investors to ensure investments and acquisitions are valued and assessed correctly. Koenig and Associates an independent human resources and organizational
Alexander Hughes Adds to NY Office
Alexander Hughes has added Susan J. Landon as managing partner of the New York office and head of the firm's professional services practice. Ms. Landon has over 25 years of executive recruiting experience, gained at several global executive search firms, including Russell Reynolds Associates, Korn Ferry and DHR International, where she was the head of
Lonergan Partners Fills Sales Post for Wurldtech Security Technologies
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed David Weier as vice president of global sales at Wurldtech Security Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Weier previously served as VP, Americas sales for Solera Networks. “David’s reputation as a smart, strategic, high energy, winning sales executive makes him an ideal contributor for Wurldtech,”
SilkRoad Names Chief Revenue Officer
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has named Paul O’Donnell as chief revenue officer. Mr. O’Donnell brings more than 30 years of experience in building profitable sales pipelines and has conducted business throughout Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Americas. He formerly served as president of OpenText Americas where he was instrumental in driving
Signium Expands in China
Signium International has added a new presence in China to enhance its executive search and leadership presence across the Asia Pacific region. The parent organization of Signium Greater China was founded in Hong Kong in 1986 and employs around 50 people in four offices: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The firm has placed candidates
Diversified Search Retained by Teach for America
Diversified Search has been selected by Teach for America to lead in its search for new executive director for the D.C. region. Diversified president Dale Jones, said: “Diversified's philosophy of going ‘beyond conventional wisdom’ to find great leaders aligns with TFA and its mission. We look forward to applying this way of thinking as we
Staffing 360 Solutions to Acquire Poolia UK
Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., a provider of staffing services in IT, financial, accounting, healthcare, and cybersecurity industries, has said that its wholly owned U.K. subsidiary, Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited, is acquiring the business and assets of Poolia UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Poolia AB. Poolia UK operates its professional staffing services from its office
Wheless Partners Strengthens Financial Services Practice Group
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has added Jodie L. Jiles, Robert L. McMillan, and Rich Phillips to its financial services practice group. Collectively, they bring enterprises operating within the investment and retail banking, insurance, brokerage, municipal underwriting, private equity, foreign exchange trading, venture capital, structured finance and financial data security to the firm. Mr. Jiles,
Corporate Resources Services Acquires Staff Management Group
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. has acquired New Jersey-based Staff Management Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. John P. Messina, chief executive officer for CRS, said: “Dennis Omahen, managing partner of Staff Management Group, and his management team bring many years of experience to CRS and we plan on leveraging their business practices
Leadership Capital Group Fils Position for RS&H
Leadership Capital Group has placed Robert Bush as senior transit planner at Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. (RS&H). Mr. Bush has held different planning positions at companies such as HDR Engineering, Wilbur Smith Associates and LCK Consulting. RS&H is one of the leading facilities and infrastructure consulting firms in the U.S. Leadership Capital Group is
NonProfit HR Appoints Managing Director to Lead Executive Search
Nonprofit HR has appointed Dennis Sawyers as managing director of the firm's talent acquisition practice to lead the growth of its executive search, staffing and talent management services. The firm has expanded its talent acquisition practice to provide customized services and strategic solutions to its nonprofit clients' human capital needs. As a part of this
Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group Finds New CFO for Natera
Executive search firm SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES – TOFT GROUP, focusing exclusively on assignments for life sciences and healthcare companies, has placed Herman Rosenman as chief financial officer at Natera, Inc. Mr. Rosenman was SVP of finance and CFO of Gen-Probe, Inc. (currently, Hologic, Inc.), a molecular diagnostic company. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford
