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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
Mercuri Urval Appoints Five New Partners
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has appointed five new partners made up of a diverse group of experts, representing three nationalities. The new partners are Dennis Tanke, Isabella Valentini, Irena Schierjott, Florian Knorn, and Anne Zhang. “Becoming a partner in MU means to be recognized as exceptionally trusted by clients and colleagues, and it
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.
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
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?
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
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
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,
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
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
Ultimate Software Selected by Cineplex Entertainment
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has partnered with Cineplex Entertainment for use of its cloud-based UltiPro human capital management (HCM) tools. Cineplex Entertainment operates 161 theaters with 1,630 screens in all 10 Canadian provinces. “We like the higher level of functionality that we now have with UltiPro, and working
Caldwell Partners Posts 39 Percent Revenue Spike
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2014 first quarter revenues of $10.3 million, up 39 percent compared to $7.41 million the prior year. U.S. revenues increased 46 percent (39 percent excluding an eight percent favorable variance from exchange rate fluctuations), driven primarily by increased search volumes, partially offset by fewer average
Technology Leaders and Monster Launch Job Board for Veterans
Leaders from top U.S. technology industry trade associations and Monster have jointly launched
RenaudFoster Retained by Perley Rideau Veteran’s Healthcare
RenaudFoster has been recently selected by Perley Rideau Veteran's Health Care to lead in a search for a new chief operating officer. Perley Rideau is an advanced healthcare organization for veterans in the greater Ottawa area. RenaudFoster is a bilingual executive search firm a longest-established search firm in Ottawa.
Addison Group Expands Executive Search Services Into Oklahoma City
Addison Group, a provider of professional staffing services, has expanded its executive search division into the Oklahoma City market. Currently the firm's recruiting division operates in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Schaumburg, IL. “We saw a clear opportunity to leverage Addison Group's already strong finance & accounting division, by offering the executive search vertical,” said
Russell Reynolds Associates Furthers Video Capabilities with Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc., a global provider of cloud managed video services, has said that Russell Reynolds Associates has acquired a wide range of Glowpoint network management services to support its expanded use of video collaboration around the world. As part of a three-year service agreement, Glowpoint now provides a complete package of video collaboration network services
Buller Group Appoints President of Cleared Human Capital Solutions Business Unit
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has named James M. Monastero as executive vice president of The Buller Group and president of its cleared human capital solutions business unit. As president, Mr. Monastero will focus his expertise on integrating and customizing the business unit's two primary services, security-clearance recruiting and subcontracting,
Work&Partners Completes Search for Capgemini Financial Services
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Michael Dimopoulos as a principal with Capgemini Financial Services UK. Mr. Dimopoulos was formerly the capital markets partner at Kentavros Technology Partners, where he provided consulting services to HSBC Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration
CTPartners Names Managing Partner Of Middle East And North Africa
CTPartners has appointed Robert Wilder as managing partner of Middle East and North Africa. He will be based in the firm's Dubai office. Mr. Wilder joins the firm from Spencer Stuart where he spent nearly 12 years. His search experience recently has been focused on emerging and growth markets and he has conducted searches in
Pearson Partners Opens New Office in Houston Adds VP
Pearson Partners International has opened a new office in Houston and added Chris Reinsvold as a new vice president. Mr. Reinsvold has over 25 years of management experience in the energy industry, primarily in upstream oil and gas and the oilfield equipment and services sectors. Most recently, he was an executive search consultant with Preng
Trilogy Leading CEO Search for Pivot Learning Centers
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected to lead a CEO search for Pivot Learning Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing public education through the transformation of education systems, cultures, and leaders. Chuck Pappalardo will handle the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. “The CEO opening comes at a pivotal time in
PeopleFluent Adds SVP Business Development
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has named Chauncey Kupferschmid as senior vice president of sales and business development. Based in Palo Alto, Mr. Kupferschmid will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company's talent management, vendor management and workforce planning and analytics product lines in North America and will also
Recruiting Outlook Remains Stable into New Year
Caution remains a staple in recruitment plans, according to CareerBuilder's annual forecast, which shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery. Twenty-four percent of companies reported that they will add full-time, permanent employees in 2014, down two percentage points from 2013. Nearly one in
Caldwell Partners Raises $3.4 Million in Private Placement
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has entered into subscription agreements with senior search professionals, officers and directors of the company for the purchase of common shares on a private placement basis. Under the terms of the transaction, Caldwell is to issue in aggregate approximately four million shares of its common stock at
Korn Ferry Appoints President for the Americas
Korn Ferry has appointed Doug Charles as president of the Americas. He will be based out the firm’s Reston office and report to CEO Gary Burnison. Previously, Mr. Charles spent 15 years with Capgemini in a number of executive roles, including leading the North American National Industry Groups and president of Capgemini's Government Solutions business.
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Synthetic Genomics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Jon Getzinger as chief sales and marketing officer, Genovia Bio Division of Synthetic Genomics Inc. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Prior to joining Genovia Bio, Mr. Getzinger served as chief sales and marketing officer at Ocean Nutrition Canada. “Jon brings a track record of success in
Allen + Associates Names Managing Director
Allen + Associates Executive Search has named Rob Waite as managing director. He executes searches across a wide range of disciplines, including chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers, general managers, directors and functional heads of marketing, sales, supply chain/logistics, finance and human resources. Mr. Waite’s career experiences include senior executive positions with
Europe Takes Lead in Global Talent War
The U.S. is falling behind Europe in producing, retaining and attracting talent, according to the first edition of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The Index, which was published by INSEAD and based on research co-conducted with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI) and in partnership with Adecco Group, highlights how vital talent
Martin Partners Fills Sales/Marketing Post for Plano Molding
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Benjamin Harvey to the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing at Plano Molding Company. Mr. Harvey was previously VP, Asia-Pacific at Parfums de Coeur/llex Consumer Products Group. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75 percent market-share in the U.S. Chicago-headquartered
TalentRise Helping Employers Comply with New Laws on Hiring Vets and Disabled Workers
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based management consulting company focused on recruitment, is applying its expertise to help companies employing veterans and disabled talent comply with new regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance. The new laws have required federal contractors and subcontractors to affirmatively recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals
Stephen James Associates Continues Expansion
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has expanded its services into the New York and Arizona markets. The new office openings are part of a larger, nation-wide expansion that has been occurring over the last year and will continue through 2014. The company will also build on its existing presence
Korn Ferry Adds to EMEA Team
Korn/Ferry has added Bernhard Raschke as senior client partner and head of the firm's EMEA supply chain practice. Mr. Raschke has over 20 years of international experience both in management and talent consulting projects within supply chain. “We are delighted that Bernhard has decided to join Korn/Ferry,” said Bernard Zen-Ruffinen, Korn/Ferry EMEA president. “His leading
Retaining Talent a Main Concern Heading into 2014
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has found that HR professionals are most concerned with engaging and retaining employees (48 percent), developing leaders and managing skills gaps (45 percent), and recruiting the best employees (41 percent). As they seek to make their HR organization strategic, sound data and analytics (54 percent), and integration
Development Resources Fills Position for National Park Foundation
Development Resources, Inc. (DRi) has placed Jay Zeiler as the new director of major and planned gifts for the National Park Foundation. Mr. Zeiler previously was the assistant director of individual giving at St. Albans School. The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through private
Odgers Berndtson Finds CEO for the Council of Lloyd
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has recruited Inga Beale as chief executive officer of the Council of Lloyd. Simon Hayes, partner in the U.K., and Pat Corey, partner and head of the U.S. insurance practice, completed the assignment. Most recently, Ms. Beale has been group chief executive of Canopius, the prominent Lloyd's managing agent. Lloyd's
