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Beyond the Hire: How Private Equity Firms Are Rethinking the Executive Search Mandate
In private equity, leadership isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about fueling transformation. Every executive decision carries the weight of accelerated timelines, evolving strategies, and investor expectations. The difference between success and stagnation often comes down to whether a firm can identify leaders who don’t just fit the current moment, but can also architect the next
Funk Associates Recruits Provost for Clemson University
Funk Associates has recruited J. Cole Smith as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost of Clemson University. This follows approval from the board of trustees compensation committee. He will replace Robert H. Jones, who announced he was stepping down following 11 years serving as the university’s provost. “I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Cole Smith has
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 Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
When Ghosting Reappears to Haunt Your Career Opportunities
Every time a person makes a decision to not do the right thing regarding the search for a new job or trying to change careers, it will come back to haunt them, according to Russ Riendeau, Ph.D., senior partner and chief behavioral scientist with New Frontier Search Company. “The trail of evidence around a lack of self-awareness, common
Dice Adds Twitter’s VP of HR to Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has added Brian Schipper, vice president of human resources at Twitter, to its board of directors. Prior to joining Twitter, Mr. Schipper was the chief human resources officer at Groupon, where he oversaw the HR and administration functions globally and was integral to building
Koenig & Associates Retained by Suncorp
Koenig & Associates has been selected by Suncorp Valuations to lead a search for a new director of human resources. Over the course of a 30-plus year history, Suncorp Valuations has worked with businesses and investors to ensure investments and acquisitions are valued and assessed correctly. Koenig and Associates an independent human resources and organizational
Alexander Hughes Adds to NY Office
Alexander Hughes has added Susan J. Landon as managing partner of the New York office and head of the firm's professional services practice. Ms. Landon has over 25 years of executive recruiting experience, gained at several global executive search firms, including Russell Reynolds Associates, Korn Ferry and DHR International, where she was the head of
Lonergan Partners Fills Sales Post for Wurldtech Security Technologies
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed David Weier as vice president of global sales at Wurldtech Security Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Weier previously served as VP, Americas sales for Solera Networks. “David’s reputation as a smart, strategic, high energy, winning sales executive makes him an ideal contributor for Wurldtech,”
SilkRoad Names Chief Revenue Officer
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has named Paul O’Donnell as chief revenue officer. Mr. O’Donnell brings more than 30 years of experience in building profitable sales pipelines and has conducted business throughout Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Americas. He formerly served as president of OpenText Americas where he was instrumental in driving
Signium Expands in China
Signium International has added a new presence in China to enhance its executive search and leadership presence across the Asia Pacific region. The parent organization of Signium Greater China was founded in Hong Kong in 1986 and employs around 50 people in four offices: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The firm has placed candidates
Diversified Search Retained by Teach for America
Diversified Search has been selected by Teach for America to lead in its search for new executive director for the D.C. region. Diversified president Dale Jones, said: “Diversified's philosophy of going ‘beyond conventional wisdom’ to find great leaders aligns with TFA and its mission. We look forward to applying this way of thinking as we
Staffing 360 Solutions to Acquire Poolia UK
Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., a provider of staffing services in IT, financial, accounting, healthcare, and cybersecurity industries, has said that its wholly owned U.K. subsidiary, Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited, is acquiring the business and assets of Poolia UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Poolia AB. Poolia UK operates its professional staffing services from its office
Wheless Partners Strengthens Financial Services Practice Group
Executive search firm Wheless Partners has added Jodie L. Jiles, Robert L. McMillan, and Rich Phillips to its financial services practice group. Collectively, they bring enterprises operating within the investment and retail banking, insurance, brokerage, municipal underwriting, private equity, foreign exchange trading, venture capital, structured finance and financial data security to the firm. Mr. Jiles,
Corporate Resources Services Acquires Staff Management Group
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. has acquired New Jersey-based Staff Management Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. John P. Messina, chief executive officer for CRS, said: “Dennis Omahen, managing partner of Staff Management Group, and his management team bring many years of experience to CRS and we plan on leveraging their business practices
Leadership Capital Group Fils Position for RS&H
Leadership Capital Group has placed Robert Bush as senior transit planner at Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. (RS&H). Mr. Bush has held different planning positions at companies such as HDR Engineering, Wilbur Smith Associates and LCK Consulting. RS&H is one of the leading facilities and infrastructure consulting firms in the U.S. Leadership Capital Group is
NonProfit HR Appoints Managing Director to Lead Executive Search
Nonprofit HR has appointed Dennis Sawyers as managing director of the firm's talent acquisition practice to lead the growth of its executive search, staffing and talent management services. The firm has expanded its talent acquisition practice to provide customized services and strategic solutions to its nonprofit clients' human capital needs. As a part of this
Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group Finds New CFO for Natera
Executive search firm SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES – TOFT GROUP, focusing exclusively on assignments for life sciences and healthcare companies, has placed Herman Rosenman as chief financial officer at Natera, Inc. Mr. Rosenman was SVP of finance and CFO of Gen-Probe, Inc. (currently, Hologic, Inc.), a molecular diagnostic company. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford
eQuest Opens in Shanghai and Singapore
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has opened offices in Shanghai, China and Singapore. eQuest has deep ties to the region's HR technological communities including Oracle, IBM, SAP as well as many local and regional HR software providers and job boards. “The offices are the culmination of many years of experience
Right Management Teams with Workfolio
Right Management, the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup, and Workfolio, a provider of personal branding websites, have established a partnership to offer personal website technology as part of Right Management's Career Transition and Outplacement services. The partnership will offer Workfolio's personal website technology platform as part of Right Management's Outplacement solutions worldwide. “Right
The Qualifind Group Adds New Partner to Lead ExeqFind
The QualiFind Group has added Gabriel Gonzalez-Saavedra as a partner. He will lead the firm’s retained executive search practice – ExeQfind. Mr. Gonzalez-Saavedra previously served as executive search manager, U.S., Mexico and Latin America, at boutique firm Barbachano International. His focus is on Mexico and the Latin America region and includes recruiting for the retail,
DHR Fills Positions For Denver Zoo Foundation
DHR International has placed Shannon Block as president/CEO and Christopher Harvey as chief development officer of the Denver Zoological Foundation. The searches were led by executive vice president Mary Lee Montague. Ms. Block most recently served as CEO of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. Mr. Harvey previously served as vice president of development at Livewell Colorado.
The Segal Group Acquires Waters Consulting
HR-consulting firm The Segal Group has acquired The Waters Consulting Group, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Waters Consulting Group, founded in 1976, has experience in the field of public sector human resources and compensation consulting. Clients are primarily municipalities and public authorities. “This acquisition significantly expands Segal’s resources and client base
Robert Half Posts Q4 Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2013 revenues of $1.08 billion, a small increase from revenues of $1.03 billion during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company earned $66.9 million, or $.49 per share, up from $58.3 million, or 42 cents per share, during the same period a year earlier.
IACPR Names Kathleen Kennedy and Gary Preston as Co-Chairs
The International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruiters (IACPR) has named Kathleen Kennedy, head of Americas recruiting delivery for UBS and Gary Preston, founder of Preston & Partners Talent Solutions as board co-chairs. A leader in the talent acquisition community, Ms. Kennedy brings extensive expertise in organizational planning and development, professional and campus recruitment, assessment,
Adicio to Create Job Sites by Gulf News
Gulf News, the UAE’s leading English Newspaper, has selected Adicio Inc. as technology partner for its new specialized classifieds websites focusing on the careers, real estate and general classified markets. Adicio is a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies. “We are glad to be able to assist Gulf News with their
Kelly Services Posts Flat Growth for the Quarter and Year
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaling $1.4 billion, a one percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter of 2013. The company posted earnings from operations of $9.7 million, compared to $9.6 million a year ago. For the full year, Kelly Services posted revenues
Heidrick & Struggles to Name Wolstencroft as its Next Chief Executive
Sources close to the executive search committee at Heidrick & Struggles have said they expect the firm to name Tracy R. Wolstencroft as its next chief executive after an exhaustive, months-long hunt to find a new leader. Mr. Wolstencroft, a 25-year former Goldman Sachs executive who was managing director and head of Goldman's municipal finance
ManpowerGroup Posts Revenue Increase
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.3 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 2013, an increase of one percent from $5.2 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company's earnings jumped to $101.2 million, or $1.25 per share, in the quarter from $53.3, or 68 cents per share, a year ago. Annual revenue dropped to $20.3
Barracuda Group Strengthens Staff with New Director
Barracuda Group has added Emma Porteous as a director. With over 20 years of executive search experience, Ms. Porteous spent nine years as a partner with Heidrick & Struggles where she worked with the firm's U.K. retail, hospitality and leisure practices. Earlier in her career she spent time with Korn Ferry and PA Consulting Group.
DavenportMajor Tapped to Lead Search for Soitec
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Soitec to lead its search for a new vice president of North America sales operations. Soitec is a France-based leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for energy and electronics. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
SPMB Names Four New Partners
SPMB, formerly known as Schweichler Price Mullarkey and Barry, a technology-focused executive search firm, has announced the promotion of four new partners to its senior management team. Eamonn Tucker, Michael Doonan and Sean Lucq, all long time employees of the firm, have been promoted. The fourth partner, Todd Greenhalgh, joined the firm through SPMB’s acquisition
Fairfield Partners Completes Search for Vena Solutions
Fairfield Partners has placed Tim Stanley as vice president of professional services at Toronto-based Vena Solutions. Mr. Stanley previously served as president of Broadstreet Data. Vena Solutions is a provider of mid-market and high end SaaS performance management solutions. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders in the
Benchmark Executive Search Promotes Managing Partner
Benchmark Executive Search has promoted Phoebe Henderson to managing partner where she will lead the firm's day-to-day activities. She will work closely with Jeremy King, managing partner and co-founder of Benchmark. Ms. Henderson first joined Benchmark in 2012 and was initially responsible for end-to-end search execution, client development and expanding the firm's federal IT practice
ThinkHR Acquires HR that Works
ThinkHR has acquired HR That Works (HRTW), an HR platform that provides a wide array of training and advisory services. The merger will enable ThinkHR to expand its expertise into the property and casualty market and broaden its online resource library with video content and additional reference material. As part of the acquisition, Don Phin,
Pageup People Strenthgens Staff with Globa CMO
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has appointed Anthony J. James as its global chief marketing officer. In this new role, Mr. James will leverage more than 25 years of international sales and marketing experience to drive the firm's marketing strategy and identify and lead new market opportunities. His experiences spans marketing, sales and
