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Anthem Executive Assists Texas A&M International University with President Search
Executive recruitment firm Anthem Executive has helped to recruit Christopher Maynard as the new president of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The board’s decision on August 28th to name him the sole finalist for the position followed recommendations from Anthem Executive and Texas A&M University System chancellor Glenn Hegar. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Pablo
CIO Partners Seeking New IT Leader for RaceTrac
Chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly in demand today due to the accelerating pace of digital transformation across industries. As organizations strive to harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analytics, the CIO has become a critical figure in driving this change. Modern CIOs are no longer just 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.
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
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?
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
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
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,
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
Egon Zehnder Study Finds New Leadership Paradigm
Executives navigating today’s complex business landscape no longer can rely on past experience to drive future performance success, according to a global study released by Egon Zehnder. The study of more than 800 executives from around the world found that a new leadership paradigm is emerging that shifts away from what leaders know and toward
Preston & Partners Grows Staff in Atlanta
Preston & Partners Talent Solutions has expanded its Atlanta office with the addition of Candice St. Pierre. Ms. St. Pierre joins Preston after six years with Atkins Nutritionals. “We are thrilled to have Candice join our firm. Her experience in working with consumer centric companies is a perfect fit with our growth in the natural
B.E. Smith Finds CEO for Madison County Hospital
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Dana Engle as the new chief executive officer for Madison County Hospital. Formerly, Ms. Engle held the role of CEO for Rocking Horse Community Health Center. “Madison County Hospital was seeking an experienced senior healthcare executive to provide strategic and operational leadership while continuing to drive the organization’s
Berwick Partners Strengthens Retail Practice
Berwick Partners has named Tamsin Terry-Lush as a principal consultant working in the firm's consumer retail practice with a focus on retail. Ms. Terry-Lush joins with experience from a variety of resourcing and talent acquisition roles. After completing a general management graduate training scheme in luxury retail she moved to work within HR. This was
Alexander Hughes Adds to Moscow Office
Alexander Hughes has added Luba Gurova as a consultant in its Moscow office. Ms. Gurova is a consulting and communication expert with nearly 10 years of experience in C-level advisory for 30 Russian and international companies. She brings consulting experience in the sectors of energy, financial services, legal services, consumer goods, travel & tourism, construction,
Korn Ferry Posts 23 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry/(NYSE:KFY) posted fee revenues of $238 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, an increase of 23 percent from revenues of $196.2 million a year ago. Excluding prior year acquisitions, quarterly fee revenue increased eight percent on a constant currency basis from last year. Fee revenue in executive recruitment was $140.1 million during the
Signium Adds ON Search Partners to Network
Signium International has added ON Search Partners to its global network of executive search firms. Founded in 2006, ON Search Partners provides a highly-personalized, consultative approach to retained executive search. Nine partners operate across the U.S. with offices in the Silicon Valley, Dallas, Minneapolis, Cleveland, and the Baltimore/D.C. areas. Working with both public and private
Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network Forms New Alliance
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has opened Sanford Rose Associates – Integrated Management. Managing partner Chad Dean leads IMR, an executive search firm with over 23 years of experience exclusively servicing top financial institutions. IMR specializes in quantitative analysts, risk management, sales, trading, structuring and research in the financial markets of the United
DavenportMajor Retained to Lead Searches for Aetherpal
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by AetherPal to lead in its searches for a new vice president of business development and a VP of product management. AetherPal is a provider of connected device support software for mobile operators and wireless device OEMs. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
INAC Global Adds Member Firms in Turkey and South Africa
INAC Global has added Turkey-based One World Consulting and South Africa-based Fusion Consulting to its network of executive search firms. One World Consulting has been operating in Istanbul since 2007 and works with local and international businesses across a wide range of industries. Fusion is a 15-year-old generalist search firm serving a mix of medium-to-large
InterQuest Group Acquires Ecom Recruitment
IT staffing specialist InterQuest Group plc has acquired ECOM Recruitment Limited, a U.K.-based digital technology recruitment business, for £7.04 million. Founded in 1999, ECOM has built a leading brand within the digital space and recruits for many of the Top 100 (New Media Age) list of digital agencies. With a team of digital recruitment specialists,
Bolt HR Secures Funding, Appoints CTO
Bolt HR LLC, a venture backed provider of human resources support technology, has closed on a significant investment round from a New York City based boutique private equity fund. The round was filled by the one investor, and the fund made a commitment to funding the long term development of the company. Bolt HR plans
Hanover Search Group Appoints Partner in U.S.
London-based Hanover Search Group has named Scott McKenna as associate partner, Hanover Search (US). Mr. McKenna has over 15 years of executive search experience, having successfully conducted more than 300 engagements in the financial services, consulting, and business services sectors. He previously led executive recruiting for Lincoln Financial Group. “Our global insurance strategy is to
DHR International Adds To HR Practice Group
DHR International has appointed Jerry McGrath as executive vice president and global leader of the firm's human resources practice group. Mr. McGrath, who will be based in New York, brings 30 years of human resources and executive recruiting experience to the firm. He was most recently the leader of Caldwell Partners’ human resources practice and
Novotus Opens in Houston
Novotus, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has opened a new location in Houston. This expansion is the second office for Novotus along with several remote-based locations including Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout the country. The facility will serve clients with a variety of recruiting needs including RPO, sourcing services, temporary staffing and contingency along with
AESC Welcomes 11 New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has accepted 11 new retained executive search firms into AESC membership. The AESC has welcomed the following new firms: Atabay Consulting; Big Fish Executive; De Sailly Consulting; Dobroy & Partners International; ECS Partners International; Head Hunters Peru; Lennard Partners; Per Ardua Associates, Steiner Search Group; TASA Worldwide and
Korn Ferry Grows Consumer and Retail Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Sarah Deckey to the firm’s consumer and retail practice. She will be based out of the New York office. Ms. Deckey was previously the VP of strategy and business development in VF Corporation’s Sportswear coalition, where she was responsible for integrating a broad agenda of consumer insight, strategy, innovation, and brand
Stanton Chase Adds India-Based Firm to Network
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Chairman’s High Circle (CHC) to the Stanton Chase International (SCI) partnership in India. “This is a win-win move for both SCI and CHC and we could not be more pleased,” said George Cross, SCI International chairman. “We are already working together on several major client searches.” Clients
Rosenzweig & Company Names Partner
Rosenzweig & Company, a global provider of executive recruitment solutions, had appointed Larry Chan as a partner. Mr. Chan brings recruitment expertise most recently serving as an executive search consultant with Caldwell Partners. He has also worked at Heidrick & Struggles and Korn Ferry International. Rosenzweig & Company is a high-end global talent management firm
Workday Posts 76 Percent Revenue Increase
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues of $127.9 million, an increase of 76 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Subscription revenues were $93.9 million, an increase of 82 percent from the same period last year. Net loss per basic and
Accelent Fills Finance Post For The Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Accelent, Inc. has recruited Robert Pravder as vice president of finance for The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Mr. Pravder previously served as the chief operating and financial officer for Kardea Nutrition, LLC. The Institute for Integrative Nutrition is a rapidly growing, global online school whose mission is to play a crucial role in improving people’s
Altus Partners Adds to Asset Management and Hedge Fund Practice
Financial services-focused executive search firm Altus Partners has added Tim Johnson to its asset management and hedge fund practice. Mr. Johnson has 25 years industry and search experience, starting his career with L&G, and then moving to AVIVA as a senior investment consultant. After several years in financial services he moved into executive search, taking
Spencer Ogden Opens in Berlin
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Berlin, Germany. Andrew Roberts will head the new office as country manager, DACH. Mr. Roberts brings with him 15 years’ experience in the recruitment sector and will be responsible for growing Spencer Ogden’s presence across Europe. Currently the Berlin team is comprised of four consultants,
Steiner Search Group Fills Position for Multicrete Systems
Steiner Search Group has recruited Alisam Ghawe as the new vice president of operations at Multicrete Systems, Inc. Multicrete supplies shotcrete, concrete and grout and equipment for mining and civil projects worldwide. The Steiner Search Group is an executive management search firm delivering high quality recruitment in the areas of: executive search, sales & sales
Morgan Samuels Names Co-Leader of Automotive Practice
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has added Richard M. Donnelly as an advisor and co-leader to the firm's automotive practice. Mr. Donnelly brings with him broad global OEM and supplier experience in general management, international business, manufacturing and product development. He has been with Morgan Samuels for more than six years and
IIC Partners Names New Board Members
IIC Partners has welcomed Susan Chadick of Chadick Ellig in New York; Juan Izquierdo of Hemisferio Izquierdo in Santiago; and William Lacon of The Curzon Partnership in London as newly elected board directors. “I welcome our new board members and look forward to working with them as we continue to expand the presence of IIC
HiringSolved Closes $1 Million in Funding
HiringSolved, a global social recruiting tool, has raised $1 million in funding. The financing will be used to continue development of HiringSolved's proprietary SaaS-based platform, make additional engineering-side hires and expand the company's reach via additional sales and marketing efforts. “When we first started HiringSolved, we had aggressive goals for growth given our deep experience
Kincannon & Reed Adds Managing Director in Paris
Kincannon & Reed has added Auree de Carbon as a managing director in Paris. Ms. de Carbon was previously director international for recruiting firm SRI Executive Search where she directed engagements for clients including the United Nations, WHO, CORAF/WECARD, CGIAR, and IRRI, among others. “Auree is well known within the international development and non-profit world,
Human Capital Group Finds CFO for Nissan Global
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has placed David Jett as chief financial officer and group controller at Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. Mr. Jett has over 25 years of automotive finance services experience with Assurant, Inc., AutoNation, Inc., and most recently with JM&A Group, as assistant vice president. Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd., headquartered in
Accenture to Offer Human Capital Management Software
Accenture will deliver its Accenture HR Audit and Compliance tool as a service on the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. The Accenture software offering is expected to complement and extend the capabilities of SuccessFactors Employee Central software from SuccessFactors, an SAP company. The Accenture HR Audit and Compliance delivered as a service on SAP HANA Cloud
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Scambler MacGregor
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Scambler MacGregor, an Australian-based executive search firm focused on the financial services industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, David Scambler and Craig Williams join Heidrick as partners along with three support professionals; they will be based in Sydney.
