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TurnkeyZRG Recruits CEO for the Heisman Trophy Trust
TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Price as the inaugural CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust. Len Perna and Rick Alessandri led the assignment. A seasoned sports industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Price will steward the legacy of the Heisman Trophy while spearheading a new chapter of commercial growth and philanthropic impact.
Herbert Mines Places Chief Store Operations Officer for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has partnered with Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. in the placement of Frank Kerr as executive vice president, chief store operations officer. “Frank’s proven leadership experience in grocery retail and the exceptional results he has achieved throughout his career, in both licensee and traditional grocery models, make him
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
How Strategic HR Leaders Unleash Workforce Potential
The hot U.S. labor market has shown remarkable resilience in recent years. Despite gradual stabilization—driven by a decrease in job openings and recent upticks in the national unemployment rate—the tumultuous echoes of the Great Resignation and quiet quitting continue to disrupt industries. As the war for top talent wages on, hiring, retention, and employee engagement will remain top business priorities in the new
Martin Partners Completes Search for Wheels, Inc.
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Glenn O’Brien to the position of director, national accounts at Wheels, Inc. Prior to joining Wheels, Mr. O’Brien was vice president, supply chain services at Hutton Communications Inc. Wheels is a large-scale commercial fleet leasing and management company. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide
Buck Consultants Adds New Principal
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has appointed Lori Black as a new principal and national health and productivity practice leader for Voluntary Benefits Integrated Services (VBIS). Ms. Black will be developing solutions across multiple disciplines including health and welfare, benefits administration, and retirement. She previously spent more
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
