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Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Mark III Construction
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Rudish Health Seeking Chief Investment Officer for MedStar Health
Boca Raton, FL-headquartered healthcare advisory and talent leadership firm Rudish Health has been selected by MedStar Health to lead in its search for a treasurer and chief investment officer. Charlotte Beck, Asmita Shah, and Jessica Cousino are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CFO as a member of the senior executive team, this leader will hold a
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.
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
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?
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
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
General Counsel Compensation Jumps 25 Percent Since 2019, Reflecting Rising Demand for Legal Expertise
According to Equilar‘s 2024 General Counsel Pay Trends report, compensation for general counsel has skyrocketed nearly 25 percent since 2019, reaching a median total of $3.3 million in 2023. The report, based on an analysis of the Equilar 500 — the 500 largest U.S. companies by revenue — reveals that the median total compensation for general counsel
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Oxiteno
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has recruited Carl Cappabianca and Vince Abraham as regional sales managers for Oxiteno. Mr. Cappabianca was previously general manager of Jeen International. Guided by innovation and sustainability, Oxiteno is a Brazilian chemical company that operates worldwide and is a leading manufacturer of surfactants and specialty chemicals. The Ropella Group
Staffing 360 Solutions Grows Senior Management Team
Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., a provider of staffing services to the IT, financial, accounting, healthcare, and cybersecurity industries, has named Jeff R. Mitchell as its new chief financial officer. As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of finance and accounting experience at both private and public companies, Mr. Mitchell brings a high degree of
Koya Leadership Partners Opens in Chicago
Executive search firm Koya Leadership Partners has opened a new office in Chicago and appointed Alison Ranney as principal. In her new role Ms. Ranney will lead a team of professionals providing executive search services for some of Koya’s top clients. “Alison brings a wealth of executive search experience and a deep commitment to the
Buffkin Group Completes IT Search for Urgent Care of CT
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Daniel Contaldi as the new vice president of information technology at Urgent Care of Connecticut. Mr. Contaldi was previously VP of IT at Women’s Health USA. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering services in executive search, executive coaching, management assessment and executive outplacement.
IMA Appoints New Chairman
The Interim Management Association (IMA), the industry body representing leading U.K. interim management service providers, has appointed Simon Drake from Penna Executive Interim as its new chairman. He takes over the role from Jason Atkinson, managing director at Russam Interim, who held the position for three years. Mr. Drake has been an active member on
Leadership Transition Underway at CDI Corp.
Philadelphia-based IT recruitment solutions provider CDI Corp. president and CEO Paulett Eberhart has departed the company upon completion of her contract and has entered into an agreement to perform consulting services through year end. She is leaving to pursue other, non-competitive, business interests, according to the company. Executive vice president and CFO Robert Larney has
Hiring to Remain Steady in Q2 According to CareerBuilder
The U.S. jobs outlook for the second quarter is akin to last year’s forecast, but certain industries are expected to outperform the national average for hiring, according to CareerBuilder’s latest job forecast. The number of manufacturing employers planning to add full-time, permanent headcount increased three percentage points over Q2 2013 and beat the national average
The McCormick Group Recruits General Counsel for the Postal Regulatory Commission
Executive search firm The McCormick Group has placed David A. Trissell as the new general counsel of the Postal Regulatory Commission. Mr. Trissell spent over 18 years in various roles at FEMA, including seven years as chief counsel where he led a team of more than 130 attorneys and staff in all of the agency’s
Talent Rover Partners With EBSTA
Talent Rover, a provider of cloud-based software built for managing the entire staffing and recruitment workflow, has formed a partnership with Ebsta , a Google Chrome plugin that makes it easy to check, maintain and automatically update CRM records without leaving the web browser. Ebsta will help Talent Rover users build and maintain a database
Arcus Global Partners Adds New Managing Directors
Executive recruiter Arcus Global Partners has appointed Ellie Rich-Poole and Justin Whitehouse as managing directors. Ms. Rich-Poole joins the firm from parent company Norman Broadbent, where she was a director of the firm’s HR practice. Before joining the Norman Broadbent group in 2012, she held positions at recruiter Michael Page, as well as HR generalist
Korn Ferry Adds Managing Principal in Los Angeles
Korn Ferry has added James Aggen as managing principal in its Los Angeles office. Mr. Aggen was previously a senior manager at Deloitte Consulting. During his tenure at Deloitte, Mr. Aggen worked with clients in various industries including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, financial services, and telecom. “James’s expertise in helping firms build their organizational capabilities to
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Global Traffic Technologies
Nosal Partners LLC has placed George Stasiw as vice president of sales at Global Traffic Technologies, LLC. Mr. Stasiw was previously VP, state & local government sales, at SciQuest, Inc. The search was conducted by Melissa Oszustowicz, partner, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner. Global Traffic Technologies is a manufacturer of Opticom priority control systems and
Human Capital Centre of Expertise is Launched
The Human Capital Centre of Expertise (HUCACE), a boutique service that offers a range of end-to-end recruitment solutions and HR-related services to employers, has launched. The company was formed by Danny Kellman and allows employers to select which stage of the recruitment process they need assistance with and the choose from a range of comprehensive
Saba Names Chief Customer Officer
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has appointed Paige Newcombe to its newly established position of chief customer officer. In this role, Ms. Newcombe will be responsible for Saba’s global customer advocacy and for ensuring customer centricity is at the core of Saba’s growth strategy. She comes to Saba from IBM where
Macmillan Davis Adds Consultant in Manchester
HR-focused recruiter Macmillan Davis has named Ross Maxwell as a consultant in its Manchester office. Mr. Maxwell previously worked with Hays and MWA/Randstad focusing on accounting and finance. His main focus at Macmillan Davis will be on mid-level HR roles working across all sectors. The firm also welcomed back Dean Elliott, who has returned to
Witt/Kieffer Leading Search For YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago to lead in its search for a new senior vice president of mission advancement. Managing partner Wayne Luke and consultant Jennifer Biehn of Witt/Kieffer’s not-for-profit practice will lead the search. Witt/Kieffer assists hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools and physician
eg. 1 Partners With Management Consultancies Association
Executive recruiting firm eg.1 has partnered with The Management Consultancies Association (MCA), the representative body for management consultancy firms in the U.K. Its mission is to promote the value of management consultancy for the economy and society as a whole. “We’re delighted to be working with eg.1. In addition to their strong reputation for providing
HR Certification Institute Expands Senior Staff
The HR Certification Institute, the internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession, has appointed Thomas Nordby as its new chief operating officer. Mr. Nordby was most recently the assistant vice president of business operations at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and
Odgers Berndtson Strengthens Industrial and Consumer Practices
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has named Timothy Brooks as a partner in the firm's industrial and consumer practices. Mr. Brooks, who is based in Odgers' New York office, specializes in domestic and global searches for CEO, general manager, and other senior leadership positions for consumer product and industrial companies, including those in the energy
Stephens International Adds Insurance Practice
Stephens International Limited, a U.K.-based executive search consultancy focused on the global insurance and financial markets, has named Rupert Rickard as a director. Mr. Rickard joins from Eames Consulting, where he led that firm’s general insurance analytics practice, incorporating risk, actuarial and exposure management. “Rupert’s appointment strengthens further our links into the insurance and reinsurance
Academic Search to Find SUNY Buffalo State President
Washington, D.C.-headquartered Academic Search has been selected SUNY Buffalo State to assist in its search for the institution’s ninth president. The search is being led by Jessica Kozloff, president of Academic Search. Founded in 1871 as a school focused solely on the preparation of teachers, SUNY Buffalo State is now the largest comprehensive four-year college
Career Partners International Expands in Finland, Italy and the U.K.
Career Partners International (CPI), a global provider of outplacement services and talent management solutions, has expanded with new offices in Finland, Italy and the U.K. ISG Finland Ltd of Finland, Uomo eImpresa of Italy, plus Working Transitions and qv career counsel of the United Kingdom join the 71 equity owners of Career Partners International. “It’s
PRAXI ALLIANCE Adds New Swiss Member Firm
PRAXI ALLIANCE has added Swiss-based Convidis AG as its newest member firm. Convidis is owned and led by its partners specializing in the main areas of management search, assessment and management development. “The Convidis managing partners bring extensive executive search experience to the table. From what we have seen already, their diligent and pragmatic approach
Chisholm & Moore Expands Staff
Chisholm & Moore Executive Recruitment, part of C&M Recruitment Consultancy, has named Gary Molloy to the firm. He will focus on recruiting senior executives in the travel and tourism industry. After beginning his travel career at Club 18-30 in Corfu, Mr. Molloy worked for Airtours Holidays in the Canary Islands and at Cosmos Holidays where
Chartwell Partners Finds CEO for United Community Financial Corp.
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has placed Gary Small as president and chief executive officer of United Community Financial Corp. and Home Savings. Mr. Small most recently served as senior executive vice president – chief banking officer for S&T Bank, with responsibility for wealth management, retail banking and bank’s insurance business group. Chartwell Partners has
Morson International Opens Office in Perth
U.K.-based technical recruiter Morson International has opened its fourth Australian office in Perth. The office joins Morson’s Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney operations and will service the technical engineering recruitment market, with a specific focus on oil and gas, construction and mining. “We are very pleased to announce the opening of Morson International’s Perth branch. We
Boyden Names Partner in Media and Digital Technology Practice
Executive search firm Boyden has added Don Leon to its New York office as a partner. Mr. Leon specializes in placing C-level and senior executives for media and digital technology companies and content publishers. Previously, he was a managing director at New York-based boutique search firm Stephen-Bradford Search. “Don brings with him a specialized skill
Wilcox Miller Nelson Leading Search for Kronick Moskovitz
Executive search firm Wilcox Miller Nelson has been retained by Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard to lead in its search for a new chief operations officer. Kronick Moskovitz is a full-service, Sacramento-based law firm with district offices in Bakersfield, Roseville, San Luis Obispo and Walnut Creek. Wilcox Miller Nelson focuses on executive search assignments within
TMP Worldwide Partners With Hirepurpose
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, and Hirepurpose are joining forces to help employers attract and retain transitioning military veterans and comply with new regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Launched in January, Hirepurpose offers a free service for transitioning military
Caldwell Partners Expands Industrial & Technology Practices
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has named John Strackhouse as a partner in the firm's industrial and technology practices. Mr. Strackhouse was previously with Hedrick & Struggles, where he was a partner in the firm's private equity and CEO & board practices. Earlier in his career there, he helped create and co-lead
Simply Driven Executive Search Joins Sanford Rose Associates Network
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has added Simply Driven Executive Search as its newest member firm. Simply Driven was founded on Kent Burns’ 15 years of experience in the recruiting field. The firm has a national presence with a focus in finance and accounting. “Kent is a world-class search professional and this alliance
