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The University of Alabama System Taps ZRG for President Search
Academic institutions continue to pump big fees into executive search firms nationwide. Many academic recruiting specialists say business, in fact, has never been better despite some sectors of executive search slowing over the past year. Even smaller recruiting outfits have multiple assignments running concurrently, all at the senior levels, and if there’s any slowdown coming
Building a Culture of Collaboration Between HR and Talent Acquisition
Hiring the right people requires more than just filling open positions—it demands a strategic partnership across the organization. When HR aligns closely with department leaders, the result is a hiring process that not only meets immediate needs but also drives long-term success. By integrating insight from every corner of the company, HR can identify candidates
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
Hanold Associates Acquired By Creative Artists Agency
Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has been acquired by entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Co-founded by Neela Seenandan and Jason Hanold, Hanold Associates recruits diverse corporate officers and board directors, with a significant focus on leading high-profile searches for chief people and HR
B.E. Smith Leading Chief HR Officer Search for Carson Tahoe Health
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by Carson Tahoe Health to lead a national search for a new chief human resources officer. Carson Tahoe Health is a local, not-for-profit healthcare system serving patients in northern Nevada and California since 1949. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for
Jordan Search Consultants Acquires Levison Search Associates
Jordan Search Consultants, an executive, healthcare, higher education, and corporate recruitment firm, has acquired Levison Search Associates, a physician and healthcare executive search firm based in Sacramento. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Jordan Search Consultants’ offerings to include managed care and health plan physician/nurse leadership, hospice, non-profit community health
51job, Inc. Posts 18.9 Percent Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of $78 million, an increase of 18.9 percent from the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues increased 21.6 percent over Q4 2012 to $47.8 million. Total revenues for 2013 were $277 million, an increase of 10.9 percent.
Fairfield Partners Completes Search for Oregon Cherry Growers
Fairfield Partners has placed Kent Spalding as vice president of sales and marketing at Oregon Cherry Growers, the largest producer and processor of sweet cherries in the world and a grower-owned cooperative. Mr. Spalding was previously VP of marketing for Barbara’s Bakery/Weetabix. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact
Korn Ferry Appoints Senior Partner in Atlanta Office
Korn Ferry has named Colleen O’Neill as a senior partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. O’Neill previously held a range of thought leadership and operational management roles at Mercer, including global talent management solutions leader. She has assisted a diverse set of organizations with a wide range of human resource issues including talent strategy,
Boyden Adds Partner in Pittsburgh
Executive search firm Boyden has added Randy Frasinelli as a new partner in its Pittsburgh office, which will further build the firm’s expertise in the industrial and technology sectors. Mr. Frasinelli has experience developing and executing C-level, vice president and director level assignments for global companies in technology, manufacturing and other sectors. Prior to Boyden,
Talent Rover Expands into London
Talent Rover, a provider of cloud-based software built for managing the entire staffing and recruitment workflow, has opened a new office in London. Led by Steve Harris, Talent Rover’s director of EMEA sales, the London office will continue to expand the company’s European presence and meet the growing demand for staffing and recruitment software. “We’ve
3P Consultants Finds Executive Director for Tie Global
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Vijay Jadhwani as executive director of TiE Global. Mr. Jadhwani previously served as a consulting partner with Mindquest Consulting Private Limited. TiE is a global, not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd conducts searches for start-ups and
IMD International Adds New Member Firm in Brazil
IMD International Search Group has added Dasein Executive Search as its newest member firm. Dasein is a retained executive search firm founded in 1996 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil by its president, Adriana Prates. Dasein provides executive search, assessment and executive coaching services to business sectors including, but not limited to, mining and steel, construction, automotive,
McDermott & Bull Finds CEO for Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Julia Nicholson as chief executive officer at Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans. The search was conducted by Chris Bull, managing partner, and Bill Brewer, principal consultant. According to Mssrs. Bull and Brewer: “Julia’s long-standing executive leadership experience, combined with her expert knowledge of Taft-Hartley plans and
Stephen James Associates Expands to New Markets
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has expanded its services into the Indianapolis, Detroit and Sacramento markets. Following other recent Midwest openings in Minneapolis, Chicago and St. Louis, the Indianapolis and Southfield, MI recruiting offices now provide a greater range of support and resources to accounting and finance professionals across
Steward Partners Holdings Acquires Abry Advisors
Steward Partners Holdings LLC, an employee-owned partnership and investment holdings company, has acquired Abry Advisors, a New York City-based financial services consulting firm that emphasizes recruiting and large corporate solutions in a private transaction. Scott Abry, Abry’s founder and CEO, will become CEO of the newly combined entity, Steward Partners Consulting Solutions (SPCS), a wholly
Catalyst Advisors Names Partner to Lead European Expansion
Catalyst Advisors has added Simon Bartholomew as a partner and executive recruiter. He will be leading the expansion of the firm’s European capabilities from its new London office. Mr. Bartholomew brings three decades of experience conducting CEO, board of director and senior operating executive searches for companies in healthcare, industrial and consumer sectors, from venture-backed
BLG Executive Search Opens New Office in Switzerland
BLG Executive Search has opened an office Zug, Switzerland and tapped Raphael Wyss to manage it. Mr. Wyss is a Swiss citizen and has many years’ experience in human resources management and consulting. “Just three years after starting out in 2011, we now are one of the top five specialists in Europe for filling leading
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,
