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DHR Global Appoints First Woman, Nonfamily Member as CEO
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has appointed Priya Taneja as CEO, effective September 1, 2025. She will succeed Geoff Hoffmann, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. This milestone marks a historic moment for the firm, as Ms. Taneja becomes the first nonfamily CEO in DHR’s 36-year history signaling a deliberate step forward
Boyden Recruits Chancellor for the University of Technology Sydney
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
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Senior Executives Face Possibilities and Pressure in Life Sciences Sector
While the challenges facing life sciences worldwide are vast and varied, clear trends uncovered in three key economies indicate that medical fields are undergoing massive changes—changes that will require brave, ethical leadership, according to a recent report from Signium. “The life sciences industry is no stranger to controversy and conflicting opinions, and as the world
CFO and Managing Partner Depart Options Group
Ike Suri, co-president and chief financial officer, and Gene Shen, managing partner, have left global recruiting firm Options Group. Mr. Suri resigned to pursue other opportunities including launching a merchant bank, Pelican Point Capital Partners LLC. Mr. Shen also departed to pursue other interests. Mike Karp, Options Group CEO, said: “Mr. Suri has been with
Fesa Global Executive Search Adds New VP and Partner
Fesa Global Executive Search has named Aldo Bergamasco as a new vice president and partner in the firm’s agribusiness, food and beverage practice. Mr. Bergamasco started his career at Johnson & Johnson and later became marketing director for Latin America, being part of the team responsible for defining global strategies and for leading multicultural and
Furst Group Lands CEO For Medicaid Health Plans of America
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Myers as new president and chief executive officer of Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). Mr. Myers was formerly senior vice president of policy and government relations at the American Health Care Association (AHCA). His government relations work prior to AHCA includes
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted third quarter revenues of revenues of $103.1 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $82.6 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter was $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted
Alden & Associates Strengthens Intercollegiate Athletics Recruiting Team
Alden & Associates. Inc., an intercollegiate athletics executive search and consulting services firm, has added Jeffrey H. Orleans J.D. and Philip H. Goldstein to its team of recruiters. Both have many years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics. Mr. Orleans brings a background in college athletics having served as the executive director of the
Lucas Group Acquired by Investment Firm Orchard Holdings
Search firm Lucas Group has been acquired by private investment firm Orchard Holdings Group. Orchard acquired the 43 year-old recruitment firm from H.I.G. Capital, a private investment firm that purchased Lucas Group in 2007. “Lucas Group’s acquisition by Orchard begins a new chapter in our story – one that centers on excellence, growth and long-term
Diversified Search Fills Position for St. Dominic Hospital
Diversified Search has recruited Dr. Lawrence M. Riddles to serve as executive vice president, medical affairs and quality at St. Dominic Hospital. Dr. Riddles was previously president and board chair for the American College of Physician Executives and he continues to serve as ACPE board chair. The search was led by Martha Hauser, healthcare practice
Dice Hires New CFO; Grow-Through-Acquisitions Strategy Continues
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, recorded revenues of $52.6 million, an increase of 10 percent from $48 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. The revenue increase was primarily due to revenues from businesses acquired within the past 12 months. During the quarter, the company earned $7.1 million, or
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Flat Revenues
The nation's No. 3 executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $119 million for the third quarter ending September 30, 2013, up 1.4 percent from $117.3 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue decreased 1.9 percent in the Americas, but increased 13.2 percent in Europe (approximately 12 percent
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member in Norway
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added Norway’s Sekse & Hogstad to its worldwide network of alliance firms. With offices in Stavanger and Oslo, Sekse & Hogstad brings the collective experience of nine executive search professionals, researchers and analysts, and management consultants with a specific focus on the energy industry, but
Technology Executive Group Completes Search for Panaya
Search firm Technology Executive Group (TEG) has placed Steve Carter as a director of North American sales at Panaya. Mr. Carter spent the last 10 years at Enghouse Interactive, escalating to the role of VP of sales, North America. Panaya’s software-as-a-service/cloud solution helps companies that use SAP or Oracle, reduce 80 percent of their upgrade
TMP Grows Staff in Canada
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has named Grant Chomiak as director of new business development for the Calgary and Vancouver regions of Canada. In this position, Mr. Chomiak will draw on his background in sourcing, recruiting, talent management and business development to grow TMP Worldwide’s business across the
Caldwell Partners Names Leader for Board Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has appointed Bethany George as the leader for its board of directors practice. She will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. George previously served as engagement manager of the global board and CEO practice at Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to that, she was a
Eames Consulting Adds to Singapore Office
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has added Chris Gillibrand and CJ Reynold to its Singapore office. Mr. Gillibrand joins as manager of the technology division and brings a strong track record in technology recruitment gained from eight years with Huxley Associates in London. He relocated to Singapore in 2010 with Astbury Marsden and joins Eames
ESGI Executive Recruitment Washington DC Fills POst for ASRC Federal
ESGI Executive Recruitment Washington DC has placed Susan Balaguer as vice president of human resources at ASRC Federal. Ms. Balaguer was formerly an executive vice president at VT Group. The 25-year industry veteran will lead the company’s HR programs and be responsible for recruiting and managing talent. Ms. Balaguer will also oversee employee relations, as
Saxton Bampfylde Adds Education Sector Advisor
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Saxton Bampfylde has added Cynthia Hall as senior advisor in its schools practice. Ms. Hall brings over 20 years of working in education. She has been headmistress of St. Helen and St. Katharine in Oxfordshire and most recently Wycombe Abbey School. Ms. Hall has also served as a governor of three independent
PwC US to Acquire HumanR
PwC US has announced its intent to acquire substantially all the assets of HumanR, a Herndon, VA-based consulting firm specializing in organizational development consulting. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. HumanR will become a part of PwC’s human resource services (HRS) practice, within its Saratoga workforce analytics team. PwC’s focus on workforce
Cook Associates Recruits VP of Marketing for WellPet
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Camelle Kent as vice president of marketing at WellPet, LLC. The search was led by CEO Mary Kier. Ms. Kent joins WellPet from VF Corporation – Timberland where she served most recently as senior director, global brand marketing. WellPet, LLC’s growing natural pet food brands (Wellness, Old Mother
BirdDog Announces New Chief Executive
BirdDog, a provider of recruiting and applicant tracking solutions for the construction and skilled trades industries, has appointed Todd Skokan as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. Mr. Skokan has held leadership positions at Intelledon, GeoLearning, Vital Learning, Learn2, Skillsoft and ITC Learning. “Todd is a well-known leader in HCM and
AC Lordi Adds Business Development Manager
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has added Jim O'Malley as senior manager of business development. He will lead all aspects of sales and relationship management across the firm's consulting and recruiting business lines. Mr. O'Malley has more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as a
Kensington International Launches Career Transition Technology
Kensington International, the Chicago office of Career Partners International (CPI), a partnership of career transition and coaching firms, has launched its latest global technology enhancements for outplacement services. CareerPartner24x7 is a web-based global platform providing career transition resources and job opportunities, enhances outplacement participants’ outcomes and experiences. “The new CareerPartner24x7 will provide our clients with
Fairfield Partners Fills Top Sales Post for Decisyon
Fairfield Partners has placed Mark Corsetti as executive vice president of sales at Stamford, Conn-based Decisyon, Inc. Decisyon provides enterprises, manufacturers and global brands with the only collaborative business software solutions that integrate analysis, planning and execution in a single environment. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders
ADP Creates Recruiting Management Tool
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has launched ADP Recruiting Management, a next-generation platform to help clients manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process by engaging social and mobile users. ADP’s new solution offers companies and applicants tools aligned with today’s changing recruitment landscape – including mobile and social media capabilities. “Recruiters
Kaye/Bassman Adds Higher Education Practice Leader
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has added Trey Wright as practice leader for the firm’s higher education specialty practice. Mr. Wright is president and founder of Infinity Recruiting & Staffing, LLC and brings to Kaye/Bassman experience in both the education industry as well as executive search. “Trey has an unparalleled reputation in the education space and is
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Global Technology & Services Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Sean Carroll as a partner in its global technology & services practice. He is based in New York. Mr. Carroll has more than 15 years' tenure filling senior level positions including CEOs, as well as functional leaders in sales, marketing, finance and engineering, focusing on the
ON Search Partners Named to INC 500|5000 Fastest-Growing Companies
Inc. magazine has included ON Search Partners on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Partner Steve Cornacchia accepted the award on behalf of the firm from Bob LaPointe, President of Inc. at
Morgan Samuels Fills Post for Bobham Aerospace Communications
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Timothy R. Rayl as director, sales and marketing at Cobham Aerospace Communications. Mr. Rayl is a 27-year veteran of aviation equipment manufacturer Rockwell Collins, Incorporated, most recently holding the position of senior director, business aviation aftermarket and flight services sales. “Tim’s broad knowledge across the
Global Sage Acquires Novo Group
Executive search firm Global Sage has acquired Novo Group, a boutique search firm dedicated to the global equities sales and research, and asset management and hedge funds sectors. Novo will further expand the global network of Global Sage, which has offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, New York, London and Johannesburg. Novo’s founder and CEO
Ropella Group to Lead Search for Ravano Green Power
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has been selected by Ravano Green Power to lead in its search for a new president. Ravano Green Power was founded in 2006 with the objective of investing and operating in the renewable energy market. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical and allied industries
CareerCast Partners with Big4.com
Big4.com, the global social network for Big 4 professionals and alumni, has signed on with job board solutions leader CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) for the relaunch of their job site. CareerCast will provide Big4 with Adicio’s leading job board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully managed sales, marketing and site administration
Vetted Solutions Joins Panorama
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has joined Panorama, a global network of independent executive search firms with 20 offices and over 50 partners across Europe, North America and the Asian Pacific. “Vetted Solutions brings to the Panorama network both proximity to the critical Washington, D.C. market and expertise in association and non-profit
