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How Functional C-Suite Roles Are Changing
Functional C-suite roles are being reshaped by rising complexity, pushing companies to build leadership teams that are not only individually strong but strategically integrated across the enterprise. Spencer Stuart has long tracked the evolution of key functional C-suite roles as part of its client work. Specifically, the firm found that senior functional roles have become
Caldwell Posts 37.1 Percent Increase in Q1 Revenues
Caldwell posted Q1 revenues of $29.3 million (Canadian), an increase of 37.1 percent from $21.4 million, a year ago. “Our first quarter results represent an excellent start to fiscal 2026, with exceptional revenue growth and improved profitability year over year,” said Chris Beck, CEO. “Performance was strong across the business, reflecting increased hiring demand from
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.
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
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?
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Top 5 Hiring Trends for 2025
Whether you’re planning your talent acquisition goals or headcount forecasts, it helps to know the latest hiring trends. For instance, labor market dynamics shifted in employers’ favor in 2024, with workers more willing to remain in their current roles, strengthening talent retention, according to figures from LHH. But LHH’s research suggests this change in employee sentiment
Accelent Recruits SVP Sales for Wochit
Accelent, Inc. has placed Marc Schraer as the new senior vice president of sales at Wochit Inc. Previously, Mr. Schraer served as SVP of global sales and account management for Visible Measures. Wochit refers to itself as a revolution in short form video. Its cloud based video creation platform enables brands and storytellers to instantly
F.A.I.T.H. Resources Merges With Advantage Partners
F.A.I.T.H. Resources, a values and integrity-based recruitment and interim staffing firm specializing in finance, accounting, information technology and human resources, has merged with Advantage Placements, an Irvine-based recruitment firm. The new corporate headquarters will be located in Newport Beach. F.A.I.T.H. Resources will continue to be led by Joseph Ruiz, president and founding partner, who has
Caldwell Partners Posts 34 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2014 second quarter revenues of $9.15 million, up 34 percent compared to $6.82 million the prior year. U.S. revenues increased 45 percent to $6.56 million while revenues from Canadian operations increased 12 percent to $2.59 million. "This is the fourth consecutive quarter in which we
Epsen Fuller Group Closes President/COO Search for Tingley Rubber
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller Group has placed Michael S.Zedalis, Ph.D., as president and chief operating officer of Tingley Rubber Corporation. Formerly, Dr. Zedalis was senior vice president, advanced concepts & technologies and chief technology officer spanning an 11 year career at Ansell. “We were searching for deep and relevant PP&E industry experience and demonstrated
Harvey Nash Opens New Office in Bristol
Harvey Nash, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has opened a dedicated recruiting hub in Bristol, U.K. Opened in response to increasing demand in the region for technology experts as well as experienced IT leaders, the new office will work closely with Harvey Nash’s offices throughout the U.K., and globally. Alastair Hacking,
Neher & Associates Leading Search for City of Oakland
West Sacramento, CA-based executive recruiter Neher & Associates, LLC, has been selected by the City of Oakland to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. With an estimated population of 420,183, Oakland is the eighth largest city in California; it serves as the administrative hub of Alameda County and the center of
Executives Changing Jobs Averaged 16 Percent Compensation Spike
For the fourth straight year, senior executives who changed jobs last year received compensation increases that topped 16 percent, reports executive search firm Salveson Stetson Group. The increases were above the 11 percent that was typical during the recession, but nowhere near the 25 percent increases in the two years before the recession began in
Reffett Associates Names Managing Director in Hartford Office
Reffett Associates, Ltd. has appointed Raymond J. Arroyo as managing director in its Hartford, CT office. Mr. Arroyo previously served as head of alternative distribution for Aetna, Inc., where he also served as that company’s chief diversity officer for eight years. He will focus on the New York Metro, Connecticut, and Boston areas. “Raymond brings
Millennium Search Fills Sales Position at Fronto
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm, has placed Kelly McGrath as the new vice president of sales at Fronto, the reward discovery app. Marc Fox, managing partner at Millennium Search, led the search. Mr. McGrath joins the company from PlayHaven, where he served as manager of publisher development, prior to which he was the VP
Executives Online Grows Staff in U.K.
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has added Mike Fisher as associate director for financial services and Andrew MacAskill as associate director for procurement and supply chain. Mr. Fisher will be responsible for developing and delivering interim senior executive roles within retail banking, credit, insurance and retail payments segments. He joins the
Armstrong Craven Appoints Industrial Practice Lead
Search consultancy Armstrong Craven has named Mark Doig as industrial practice lead. Mr. Doig will be responsible for the overall growth and profitability of the Industrial practice, developing client relationships – both existing and new – as well as providing strong leadership and clear strategic goals for the multi-national team. The move comes six months
Avery Associates Leading HR Search for Metrolink
Executive search firm Avery Associates is currently leading a search for a new director of human resources for Metrolink. Metrolink is Southern California’s premier regional passenger rail system serving over 55 stations across the region. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Los Gatos, CA, Avery Associates is a retained executive search focused on the public
Conley Search Group Adds New Affiliates
Conley Search Group has added Roddy Gow, through his U.K.-based firm Canongate Partners, and Chris Guiney, of The Guiney Group, LLC, as its new affiliates. Founded in 2010, Canongate Partners is a consulting firm that works on providing global solutions for corporations, institutions and individuals. The Guiney Group is a boutique leadership search and executive
Futurestep Names Business Development Director in U.K.
Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Rory Jeffcock as business development director in the U.K. In this role, Mr. Jeffcock will operate within the business’ EMEA team, working directly with Futurestep's clients to solve their volume recruitments needs, ranging from fully outsourced Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to discrete project
Spencer Stuart Retained to Lead CEO Search for Atrium Innovations
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Atrium Innovations Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Pierre Fitzgibbon, current president and CEO of Atrium, will step down from the company in 2014. Atrium Innovations is a globally-recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health
MontaRosa Appoints New Search Consultant
Global executive recruiting firm MontaRosa has appointed Stacey Oyler as a search consultant. Prior to joining MontaRosa, Ms. Oylers spent six years as a consultant advising candidates on application strategy for top tier MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe. Her earlier experience includes recruiting for McKinsey & Company. MontaRosa primarily serves private equity, financial
Cavoure Advisors Completes Search for AMETEK
Chicago-based executive search firm Cavoure Advisors has recruited Vincent Misciagna to AMETEK, where he has been appointed division vice president & general manager, aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Mr. Misciagna joins AMETEK from AAR Corporation, where he was most recently vice president and general manager of AAR composites. Cavoure Advisors is a senior level, retained
Newhouse + Noblin Appoints Head of Financial Services Recruiting Division
Newhouse + Noblin, an executive search firm that specializes in placing attorneys, has added Claire Hetherington Darr to lead its financial services recruiting division. Ms. Darr has served as assistant general counsel at Jasper Ridge Partners (formerly Oak Hill Investment Management), a wealth management firm with over $10 billion in assets. Previously, she was an
ESGI Recruits Chief HR Officer for PAE
Executive recruiter ESGI has placed Margaret Meiers as vice president and chief human resource officer for PAE. Prior to joining PAE, Ms. Meiers held senior human resource roles with Freddie Mac and Sprint-Nextel. PAE is a $2 billion global corporation and offers services to a range of customers, including the U.S. government, international agencies, and
Tier One Executive Search Adds Research and Planning Manager
Tier One Executive Search has named Dayna Cornwall as its research and planning manager. Ms. Cornwall’s success in research while in academia as well as in the public library system will help her in leading the research efforts for worldwide executive searches. She will also be responsible for research process development and research tool evaluation/justification.
Mandrake Completes Search for TrojanOne
Canadian executive search firm Mandrake has recruited Graham Lee to serve as chief creative officer for TrojanOne, a provider of branding services. Mr. Lee is a former founding partner at Grip, and more recently worked as corporate director at Toronto startup TheUnitas Reputation Agency. Since 1970, Mandrake has provided integrated talent management solutions to a
HRsmart Chosen By Shanduka Group
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has announced that Shanduka Group has selected HRsmart’s Talent Management Solution. The company plans to use the entire HRsmart unified solution suite including, applicant tracking, performance management, career development, succession planning and learning management. Shanduka is an investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of listed and
Major, Lindsey & Africa Launches Solutions Practice Group
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has launched its solutions practice group, a new practice area designed to assist organizations in managing complex legal workloads without adding permanent resources. MLA’s solutions practice partners with its clients to provide human capital and flexible workforce solutions; this includes temporary resourcing for interim general counsel services, staff augmentation,
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of N.A. Healthcare Services and Managed Care Practices
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Michael Loiacano to head its North American healthcare services and managed care search practices. Based in Chicago, Mr. Loiacano has been with the firm since 2008 is also a member of the firm's global life sciences and insurance practices. Don Biskin, U.S. life sciences interim practice
Kaplan & Associates to Lead CEO Search for Northfield Savings Bank
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has been selected by Northfield Savings Bank to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Thomas Pelletier, current president and CEO, will be leaving the bank in 2015. Northfield Savings Bank was founded in Northfield, VT in 1867 by a schoolmaster and haberdasher
Slone Partners Enhances Advisory Board Expertise
Executive recruiters Slone Partners has added four new specialist members to its advisory board as the firm looks at shifts in healthcare that could impact finding leadership talent for its client portfolio. Dr. Vijay Aggarwal, Ph.D. is a managing partner of The Channel Group. He has over 30 years of experience in both pharmaceutical services
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for Lakeland Bancorp
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed David Wong as chief audit officer at Lakeland Bancorp. The search was led by managing director Geremy Cepin. Mr. Wong has 30 years of experience as a risk and audit executive with major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Arthur
Global Recruiters Network Launches APP for Search Consultants
Global Recruiters Network (GRN), an executive search firm with over 190 offices worldwide, has launched a new suite of mobile applications: ‘UR Hired’ for candidates, ‘Who’s Next’ for clients and ‘Captain’s Chair’ for office managers. ‘UR Hired’ delivers pertinent information to candidates for every scheduled interview throughout the hiring process. ‘Who’s Next’ prepares clients to
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Oxiteno
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has recruited Carl Cappabianca and Vince Abraham as regional sales managers for Oxiteno. Mr. Cappabianca was previously general manager of Jeen International. Guided by innovation and sustainability, Oxiteno is a Brazilian chemical company that operates worldwide and is a leading manufacturer of surfactants and specialty chemicals. The Ropella Group
Staffing 360 Solutions Grows Senior Management Team
Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., a provider of staffing services to the IT, financial, accounting, healthcare, and cybersecurity industries, has named Jeff R. Mitchell as its new chief financial officer. As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of finance and accounting experience at both private and public companies, Mr. Mitchell brings a high degree of
Koya Leadership Partners Opens in Chicago
Executive search firm Koya Leadership Partners has opened a new office in Chicago and appointed Alison Ranney as principal. In her new role Ms. Ranney will lead a team of professionals providing executive search services for some of Koya’s top clients. “Alison brings a wealth of executive search experience and a deep commitment to the
