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Seasonal Hiring Cycles in Life Sciences: A Global Playbook for Getting Talent Timing Right
In MedTech, hiring isn’t a flat line—it’s a waveform. Budgets refresh, regulatory clocks tick, trials start and stop, surgeries surge or stall, and supply chains ripple with global events. As an executive recruiter dedicated exclusively to this sector, Legacy MedSearch‘s Paula Rutledge has the job to help leaders ride those waves rather than get swamped
Academic Search at Closing Stages of President Search for Valparaiso University
Education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search was recently selected by Valparaiso University to lead in its search for a new president. President José Padilla will retire on December 31, 2025, at the conclusion of his contract. Senior consultants Pamela Balch, Mike Maxey, and search manager Penny Gibbons are leading the assignment. “Over the past month, the presidential search committee
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
Value of Strong Portfolio Leadership During the Holding Period
Private equity firms typically seek candidates with a combination of strong academic credentials, relevant work experience, and a demonstrated interest in finance and investing. Hunt Scanlon Media recently sat down with Tim Tolan is founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group and Tim Russell, managing partner of the firm to discuss hiring talent
Pinstripe & Ochre House Names Chief HR Officer
Pinstripe & Ochre House, an independent provider of global talent acquisition and strategic talent management solutions, has tapped Jane Bilcock to serve as its executive vice president and chief human resources officer. In this role, Ms. Bilcock is responsible for shaping the global human resources function to support the organization’s continued growth and further its
Simply Hired Adds Former Yahoo! Product Management Executive
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has appointed Connie Lee Schiefer as senior vice president of product management. Ms. Schiefer, who previously held executive product roles at Intel and Yahoo!, will be responsible for driving all product strategy for Simply Hired's job search engine and performance-based recruitment advertising platform. James
Taplow Group Strengthens Austrilian Operations
The Taplow Group, a global executive search and human resource consulting organization, has increased its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Taplow Group (Australia) was established by managing partner Peter Tanner, a founder of Tanner Menzies in 1988. Recently, new partners joined Mr. Tanner: Geoff Hopkins and Ian Stacy, who were also Tanner Menzies recruiters. “Taplow
The People at Work PTE LTD Acquires Major Stake in StratSearchAsia
Singapore-based executive search firm The People at Work Pte Ltd has successfully acquired a major stake in StratSearchAsia, a boutique firm headquartered in the Philippines. The new entity began operating as TPW International (Philippines) Inc since the start of 2014 and continues to provide executive search for senior-level appointments, as well as assessment, development and
Daversa Partners Finds New CTO for Time Inc.
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Colin Bodell as chief technology officer of Time Inc. Mr. Bodell previously served as vice president of the digital store platform at Amazon. Time Inc., a division of Time Warner, is one of the largest branded media companies in the world. Daversa Partners specializes in the placement of
JobVite Partners with HireRight
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, announced the availability of a pre-integrated solution with HireRight, a leader in on-demand employment screening tools. The pre-integrated solution simplifies the recruiting process by allowing Jobvite users to order and manage their background checks and drug tests within the Jobvite Hire Application. “The talent pool is shrinking globally
Sheffield Haworth Adds Head of Retail Financial Services
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Tom Putrim in Chicago as managing director, head of retail financial services | The Americas. Mr. Putrim will continue to develop his relationships in the U.S. with community and regional banks, as well as work closely with James Isaacs in London to develop key trans-Atlantic relationships in the retail banking,
CTPartners Signs Letter Of Intent To Purchase Sydney-Based Johnson
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Johnson, an independent executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia. Johnson works with clients in the financial services, legal and professional services, technology and communications, consumer and industrial sectors. The firm also specializes in leadership advisory services with CEO and
DHR International Adds EVP In Atlanta
DHR International has added Steve Godwin as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. He will be part of DHR’s industrial and private equity practice groups. Mr. Godwin founded and managed Godwin Search Group (GSG), an Atlanta based retained search firm from 2003-2013. Prior to his time at GSG, he worked for Norman Broadbent
The Onstott Group Fills Sales Position for PayTronix
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Jim McLoughlin as vice president of sales at Paytronix Systems, Inc. Mr. McLoughlin previously served as a principal at Heritage Consulting Group. Paytronix is a provider of loyalty, gift, and email solutions.Founded in 1987, The Onstott Group focuses on executive search assignments for software, semiconductor, telecommunications, manufacturing,
BoardSource Launches Expanded Online Board Recruitment Center
BoardSource has launched an expanded online Board Recruitment Center that includes free board recruitment job postings for BoardSource members in LinkedIn's new Volunteer Marketplace. According to the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, almost one-third of chief executives report that they do not have the right board members to effectively govern their organizations. The expanded Board Recruitment
FlexJobs Mobile App Chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. (CRS), a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has had it's FlexJobs App chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace. “The FlexJobs App is being integrated with the CRSCO.com website and will enhance our US online recruiting initiatives,” said Michael Golde, chief financial officer of Corporate Resource Services, Inc. “Corporate Resource Services
Boyden Strengthens Presence in Boston
Executive search firm Boyden has added Lissa Conn as a partner and Paul Moran as a managing director in its Boston office. Both will focus on the technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Ms. Conn brings in-depth experience as a recruiter in the technology and healthcare sectors and has held a variety of positions in
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Philadelphia Office
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has promoted Alyse Bodine to principal-in-charge of the firm's Philadelphia office. Ms. Bodine has been with the firm for nearly 10 years and has served on numerous high profile assignments over her tenure. In addition to her role as Philadelphia office head, she is a member of the
Preston & Partners Fills Marketing Position for Dentek
Preston & Partners Talent Solutions has placed Bret Ocholik as vice president of marketing and chief marketing officer at DenTek Oral Care. The search was led by Morristown, New Jersey based partner, Hayes Reilly. Mr. Ocholik formerly served as VP of marketing and innovation at Jack Links’s. A portfolio company of TSG Consumer Partners, DenTek
JobErate Restructures Leadership
Joberate has announces that Michael Beygelman has been appointed company CEO. The current CEO Jukka Pekonen will remain with Joberate in a leadership role as the company's co-founder and head of European business development, while Aki Kakko, will assume the role of co-founder and head of product. The existing Joberate leadership team will continue to
Penrhyn Adds Three New Member Firms in Europe
Penrhyn International, a global partnership of independent executive search consulting firms, has added three new members to its global partnership in Europe. Agora Search, Altior Executive Search and UniqueConsult have joined the organization in France, Belgium and Denmark. Agora Search, based in Paris, specializes in the IT, CPG & luxury, manufacturing and insurance sectors. With
AC Lordi Makes New Hires and Promotions
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has named Steve Gambone as director in accounting services. The company has also promoted Colleen Tofani to director in accounting services, and Jim Han, currently a director in the company’s risk management services practice, will move into a full-time role as a
One in Five Workers Plan to Change Jobs in 2014
Twenty-one percent of full-time employees plan to change jobs in 2014, the largest amount in the post-recession era and up from 17 percent in 2013, according to a CareerBuilder report. Fifty-nine percent of workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 66 percent in 2013; 18 percent are dissatisfied, up from 15 percent last year.
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for Cetera
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed Henry Multala as vice president of strategic growth with Cetera Financial Specialists. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Ryan Prepelica led the assignment. Mr. Multala was most recently the national new business development manager at Lincoln Investment Planning. Cetera Financial Specialists,
SpenglerFox Announces Reorganization
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has announced that its leadership team, led by Mark Hamill, has bought the business from its parent company, Grafton Recruitment Group. The SpenglerFox leadership team will lead the business to achieve its growth targets, focus on actively engaging with new talent in current and new markets, roll out new services and
TillmanCarlson Adds New Partner
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has added Tom Snyder as an equal owner and partner. He joins Rob Tillman and Kelly Carlson and the firm’s new name will be Tillman|Carlson|Snyder. Mr. Snyder most recently served as a senior consultant and member of Spencer Stuart’s North American board & CEO recruiting practice where he completed more
Heidrick & Struggles Leading CEO Search for Ensco
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Ensco plc to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current chairman, president and CEO Dan Rabun has decided to retire after nearly eight years of service. Ensco plc brings energy to the world as a global provider of offshore drilling
BarTech Taps Former CDI Corp. Exec. as CFO
Bartech, a provider of global workforce management solutions, has named James Hanrahan as its executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Hanrahan will be responsible for Bartech’s financial functions as well as overseeing information systems, legal and human resource administrative functions. Most recently, he served as EVP and general manager for a division of
Ex-Korn Ferry Recruiter David Nosal Sentenced to One Year in Prison
According to the U.S. District Court, former Korn Ferry recruiter and founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, David Nosal, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for violating the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Economic Espionage Act. In April, a federal jury convicted Mr. Nosal
McHenry Consulting Adds Director of Recruiting and Human Capital Strategies
McHenry Consulting, Inc., a national firm specializing in the professional employer organization, staffing, and outsourcing sectors, has named Erica S. Whyman as the director of recruiting and human capital strategies. Ms. Whyman brings more than a decade of progressive human resource and consulting experience to her new role. She will be responsible for all human
Fairfield Partner Finds VP Marketing for Brownie Brittle
Fairfield Partners has placed Chris Pruneda as the vice president of marketing at Brownie Brittle, a fast growing natural food snacks company. Mr. Pruneda was formerly the VP marketing for Pirate’s Booty, prior to their recent acquisition by B & G foods. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact
Study Finds Physician Engagement Vital in Job Satisfication
A new Physician Wellness Services and Cejka Executive Search released study confirms that not only is engagement very important to physicians, it also is a key driver of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their jobs and their organizations, and it influences their decisions to accept or leave a job. The survey also reveals sizable gaps between
Witt/Kieffer Makes Additions To Higher Education Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added three new consultants to the firm’s higher education practice. Robert Luke joins the practice as a New England-based associate. He will assist in identifying presidents, chancellors, provosts, deans and vice presidents on behalf of public and private colleges and universities. Mr. Luke most recently served as the special assistant
Agilium Worldwide Adds Intell Executive Search to Network
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has added Koenig & Associates and its search practice, InTell Executive Search, as its newest member firm. Agilium gives InTell Executive Search access to international candidates in a wide array of industries through 33 members in 29 countries worldwide. Koenig and Associates an independent human resources and organizational development consulting firm in
Cornerstone International Fills Sales Position for Rocky Mountaineer
Cornerstone International Group, a network of executive search firms, has placed Patrick Ryan as the director of sales for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, for Rocky Mountaineer, known globally for providing luxury rail experiences through Western Canada. He takes over from Lesley Peden, who was also recruited by CIG London three years ago
