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Cook Silverman Search Recruits Executive Director for Ploughshares
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has placed Samara Dun as the new executive director of Ploughshares. “Samara’s journey began as a young activist in the nuclear freeze movement, which inspired her lifelong commitment to peace and collaboration,” Ploughshares said in a LinkedIn post. “Longtime friends of Ploughshares may remember Samara from her tenure as director of
Furst Group Tapped by PracticeWise for CEO Search
Executive recruitment firm Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has been retained by PracticeWise to lead in its search for a new CEO to guide the company into its next phase of growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who shares that passion and is eager to help strengthen
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
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
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,
Managing an Age Diverse Workforce
The recent emphasis on creating truly diverse workforces and leadership teams has seen action on underrepresented groups like women, ethnic minorities, and the LGBT+ community. But when it comes to offering opportunity for all, in a fair manner, one group is frequently overlooked: the over-50s. And companies disregard this group at their peril, according to
WorkDay Appoints Chief HR Officer
Workday, Inc., a leader in enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance, has appointed Ashley Goldsmith as the company's chief human resources officer. Prior to joining Workday, Ms. Goldsmith served as CHRO and executive vice president at Polycom. Preceding Polycom, she was senior vice president of human resources, corporate communications, and environmental health and
AESC President Set to Retire
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has said that Peter Felix will be retiring in December 2014. Mr. Felix has held the role of president with the organization since 1988. Under his guidance the AESC has developed education and training programs, promoted best practices and professionalism in executive search and expanded its membership around
DHR International Names VP Of India
DHR International has added Dipanjan Sengupta as vice president, India in the firm’s New Delhi office. He will be part of the firm’s financial services practice group. Mr. Sengupta focuses on senior level searches in the consumer banking, insurance, asset management, wealth management, payments and private equity sectors across India. He was previously an associate
Onward Search Acquires Match Creative Talent
Onward Search, a provider of staffing solutions for digital marketing, creative, and technology talent, has acquired Match Creative Talent, a Los Angeles-based staffing agency. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in connecting creative, marketing and business-support professionals with opportunities in the advertising, marketing, entertainment, corporate, and design industries. Match Creative Talent works with many of
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading CEO Search for KBR, Inc.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by KBR, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. William P. Utt will retire from his role as chairman, president and CEO in 2014. KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, chemicals,
Green Park Strengthens Retail Practice
U.K.-based Green Park has added James Nash to its retail practice. Mr. Nash will lead on all interim appointments in the retail and consumer sector. He joins the firm to develop Green Park’s interim management proposition across the retail sector, providing a more integrated service to existing clients looking for executive interim managers. Mr. Nash
Carrington & Carrington Completes Search for Parker Hannifin
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has placed Guy Orr as the new human resources manager of the Veriflo Division for Parker Hannifin. Mr. Orr was previously regional human resources manager for Georgia Pacific. Parker Hannifin is a full-line diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, including fluid power systems, electromechanical controls and
ECareer Holdings Launches OpenReq 2.0
eCareer Holdings, Inc. has announced the launch of Openreq 2.0, a hub for human resources, staffing, and recruiting professionals. The new website provides a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality, allowing visitors, job seekers, and customers to access job postings, articles and videos with the option to share information across all major social networking
Former HR Executive Takes CEO Helm at GM
Mary Barra has been selected as the new chief executive of General Motors, marking a first for the auto industry. According to Jena Abernathy, senior partner of executive search firm Witt/Kieffer, the business community shouldn’t just focus on gender as a breakthrough with this news. What strikes Ms. Abernathy more is that Ms. Barra served
Wilton & Bain Appoints Head of HR Practice
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has added Julian Wolfinden as a new partner to lead its human resources practice. Mr. Wolfinden works with clients across all industry sectors to hire board level HR executives, heads of function and senior leaders across the HR spectrum, including talent, reward, strategy and resourcing. He previously established and
Caldwell Partners Finds New COO for YLighting
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Mark Reese as the new chief operating officer of YLighting. Mr. Reese was formerly founder and chief executive officer of Realtime Commerce. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor managing partner, venture capital practice, completed the search. YLighting was founded in 2001 with the idea that modern lighting is functional
Accelent Appoints New Partner
Accelent, Inc. has added Donna Carlin as partner. With over 25 years' experience as a senior human resources change management leader, Ms. Carlin has a record of achieving measurable results in mid-sized and large domestic and global organizations. She will be heading the human resources search practice at Accelent. Ms. Carlin was a former client
AIA Worldwide Opens in Dublin; Names Country Manager
AIA Worldwide has named Fiona O'Sullivan as country manager for its newly established satellite office in Dublin, Ireland. In her new role, Ms. O'Sullivan will leverage more than two decades of experience in helping organizations devise communication strategies and enhance their employer brand. She is responsible for growing market share and ensuring that AIA's global
WNS and Ramco Systems Partner to Deliver New HR Service
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a provider of global business process management services, and Ramco Systems, an enterprise software product company focused on delivering ERP applications on cloud, tablets and smart phones, have formed a strategic partnership to serve the human resources outsourcing marketplace across industries. The joint offering will initially be targeted at customers in the
Global Sage Acquires Davids & Co.
Executive search firm Global Sage has acquired Davids & Co., a boutique search firm dedicated to coverage in global insurance. The acquisition will further expand the international insurance network of Global Sage, which has offices in New York, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, Beijing and Johannesburg. Davids & Co. founder and CEO,
Heidrick & Struggles Makes Addition to Consumer Markets Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Heidi Rustin as a partner in its consumer markets practice based in the New York. Ms. Rustin brings over 13 years of experience in the fashion, luxury and retail sectors as well as cross-functional expertise in marketing and sales, finance, merchandising and general management. She was
The Human Capital Group Fills Position for CP Kelco
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has placed Matt Turner as the director of operations – Biogums, at CP Kelco. Mr. Turner has 20 years of manufacturing, operations and leadership experience at Cargill and Golden Peanut, and most recently with Justin’s Nut Butter as COO. CP Kelco, a division of JM Huber Corporation, with
Corporate Resources Services to Unveil Recruiting Solution to US Market
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. (CRS), a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, is preparing to launch its new iintegra Software in the U.S. The company recently acquired Flex Recruitment team in the U.K. to develop the software, which is a recruitment solutions platform designed for companies to attract, acquire and recruit suitable candidates. Mark.
Boyden Makes Major Foray into Canadian Market
Executive search firm Boyden has significantly expanded its presence in the burgeoning Canadian marketplace with the addition of more than 80 professionals from the Vancouver and Ottawa offices of rival Odgers Berndtson. “Our new colleagues bring world class expertise and a commitment to client service that is a great strategic fit for our expansion in
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
