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Elite Search Partners Places Managing Director for Global Sage in Hong Kong
London-based Elite Search Partners has placed Kong To as the new managing director, head of technology and industrial markets for Global Sage in Hong Kong. Leading the assignment for Elite Search Partners was Matthew Eley, managing director. Mr. Kong has over 25 years of senior executive search and leadership consulting experience, including 15 of those years
United Talent Agency Acquires James & Co.
United Talent Agency (UTA), a global provider of talent, entertainment, sports and advisory, has acquired James & Co., a New York City-based executive search and human capital consulting firm working across the sports, media, entertainment, digital, and consumer sectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Industry veterans Michele James and Roysi Erbes, who
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.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Using Sterling Martin to Find New CEO
Sterling Martin Associates, an executive search firm which specializes in recruiting talent for associations and other non-profit organizations, has been tapped by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Under the direction of the Certification Commission, the CEO makes recommendations and participates with the
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?
Remofirst Secures $25 Million in Funding
Remofirst, a San Francisco-based employer-of-record provider, has closed a $25 million series A funding round. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm, with participation by existing investors QED, Mouro Capital and Counterpart Ventures. Remofirst says that the funds will go toward new products and services as well as to bring
5 Essential Aspects of an AI-Ready Corporate Culture
The recent buzz around AI has brought a great deal of hope and excitement to organizations, particularly in the last few years. However, reflecting on the progress of other “digital transformations” over the past many years should give executives reason to pause. For example, one study on big data showed that while corporate investment in data
BarkerGilmore Fills Legal Post for Bragg Companies
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Chris Connelly as the new vice president and director of legal for Bragg Companies in Long Beach, CA. The search was led by Max Gelernter, managing director of BarkerGilmore. “Chris’s unique blend of legal expertise spanning over two decades and his immersion in the construction industry
Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking CHRO for Washtenaw Community College
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) was recently retained by Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The search is being led by managing partner Jennifer Muller. Reporting to the president and serving on the president’s executive leadership team, the CHRO is responsible for integrating human
Protis Global Appoints VPs of Business Development
Protis Global has expanded with the addition of Samantha Marino Parker as vice president of business development for food and beverage, and Cliff Hall as vice president of business development for automation and robotics. “Samantha and Cliff bring invaluable experience fitting within the Protis Global framework nicely,” said Bert Miller, CEO of Protis Global. “Their appointments underscore our commitment
Diversified Search Group Expands Education Practice
Diversified Search Group (DSG), a leading search firm backed by private equity firm ShoreView Industries, has named Jennifer Mason as a managing director in its education practice. “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Mason join our esteemed team of experts, especially at a time when the dynamics of leadership in higher education are rapidly evolving,” said Aileen
Private Equity In Hot Pursuit Of Chief AI Officers With Strategic Vision
AI has been increasingly buzzy in the past year as companies try to understand the potential benefits it can bring – from ringing out more efficiency in the workplace and streamlining decision-making, to improving employee productivity monitoring. Now, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has just announced a policy to help government agencies harness its power and mitigate
Diversified Search Group | Koya Partners Selected by Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to Find New Leader
Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, has been retained by the Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tiara D. Muse, managing associate, is leading the assignment. Newfields is in a pivotal moment of growth and evolution and is seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to
NU Advisory Partners Assists Sigma7 with Chief Technology Officer Search
Executive search firm NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Andy Simpson-Pirie as chief technology officer of Sigma7 in New York City. Mr. Simpson-Pirie has a technology career spanning 25 years across a spectrum of early-stage, growth-phase, and large global corporations. Over that time, he has established a track record of launching new products, leading acquisitions,
Assembly Group Partners with Employ to Recruit CEO
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly Group has placed Steve Cox as the new CEO of Employ in Waltham, MA. He succeeds former CEO, Pete Lamson. “Congratulations to Steve Cox on his new role of chief executive officer at Employ,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. “It was a pleasure partnering with the Employ team, and we wish the
IMD International Search Group Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group has added Kaluzynski & Madeja in Warsaw,
Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap
Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline
Herbert Mines Assists Brixton with CEO Search
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Seth Ellison as CEO of Brixton, an Altamont Capital Partners company. He replaces Raphael Peck, who left the company is December. “Herbert Mines Associates is proud to have partnered with Altamont Capital Partners to place Seth Ellison as CEO of
TalentRise Recruits Executive Director for the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Following a comprehensive, nationwide search, TalentRise recently placed Spencer Morgan as the executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. He is taking the helm as incumbent executive director Stanton H. Hudson, Jr. steps down following 30 years of service to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Sarah Garcia, TalentRise consultant, led the assignment. “Stanton
The Hawkins Company Seeking Chief Equity Officer for the International City/County Management Association
The Hawkins Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruitment firm, is currently leading the search for a chief equity officer for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in Washington, D.C. Yonnine Hawkins Garr, William Hawkins, and Tisa Jones are leading the assignment. ICMA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spans over 80 years, with dedicated efforts
WilliamCharles Search Group Merges with Reflex Staffing Solutions
WilliamCharles Search Group, a boutique executive search and professional recruiting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, has merged with Reflex Staffing Solutions, a Pittsburgh, PA-based recruiting firm. “The combined entity will continue operations under the WilliamCharles Search Group brand, expanding its geographic footprint and enriching professional capabilities and service offerings for even more comprehensive client
Evolving Life Sciences/Healthcare Sector Busier Than Ever for Recruiters
Search consultants continue to say that there is an unprecedented opportunity for visionary healthcare/life sciences leaders to redefine the future of the industry. A shifting economic climate and the rapid pace of innovation have fueled many changes in the healthcare industry through acquisitions, divestitures, and new company formations. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technologies
BrainWorks Delivers on RightCrowd CEO Search
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has secured Jason Bohrer as CEO of RightCrowd, a Bloom Equity Partners company. Ashley Peretick collaborated with Bloom Equity and RightCrowd to assess the optimal candidate for the CEO position. “Recognizing the significance of partnering with a private equity firm and the imperative of possessing adept security management skills alongside practical experience, Jason
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Magnetic Insight
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Chris A. Raanes as the new CEO of Magnetic Insight, a global provider of magnetic particle imaging (MPI). “Chris Raanes is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the quickly evolving medical device field with the vision and management acumen necessary to engage all stakeholders in a growing, successful
The Lapham Group Helps Recruit COO for Hiscox
The Lapham Group has assisted in the recruitment of Leigh Hellrung as chief operating officer of Hiscox. She will serve on the Hiscox U.S. leadership team and will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA. “Leigh has earned a well-deserved reputation as an inclusive, transformational leader, with a glittering track record of creating best-in-class customer
Hudson RPO Acquires Dubai-Based Striver
Hudson RPO, a global total talent solutions company owned by Old Greenwich, Conn.-based recruiting firm Hudson Global Inc., has acquired Striver, a Dubai-based executive search firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “With the new acquisition of Striver in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hudson RPO is strongly equipped to partner with new
Top Five Mistakes Companies Make with Succession Planning
Appointing the wrong chief executive officer carries significant costs, negatively impacting morale, productivity, reputation, culture, and the bottom line. From a financial perspective alone, unplanned CEO turnover across the globe costs shareholders $112 billion in annual returns. Despite this, CEO succession planning remains underdeveloped in many companies, according to a new report from Odgers Berndtson’s Robert C. Satterwhite
Peña Search Recruits CEO for the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
Peña Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ashley Brundage as the new CEO of the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley O. Brundage to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity as our new, and first woman CEO; she is a force for good with a proven
JDG Associates Assists the University of Tennessee – Oak Ridge Innovation Institute in Finding New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has assisted in the recruitment of David Sholl as the new executive director of the University of Tennessee – Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) and vice provost of University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His selection comes after an extensive national search and selection process that involved leadership across the UT System
Fisher Leadership Recruits CEO for Dementia Australia
Executive search firm Fisher Leadership has placed Tanya Buchanan as the new CEO of Dementia Australia. Last year, Maree McCabe AM notified the Board of her decision to complete her time as CEO in 2024 after 13 years with the organization. “Finding someone to replace Ms. McCabe was not an easy task,” said Merran Kelsall, chair of
Reimagining Corporate Boardroom Searches to Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals
Recent events have laid bare America’s past failures in supporting equality in our diverse culture. Perhaps nowhere has this been more evident than in corporate boardrooms. But according to a report from Ellig Group’s Nicole Sandford, we still see incremental steps rather than the dramatic shift many have been seeking. Since joining Ellig Group in
CDI Revenue Jumps 22 Percent; MRI Up Nine Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $256.6 million, a gain of 22.2 percent from revenues of $209.9 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01
Fernebord Group Taps CEO for Land and Investment Co.
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Ronald L. Jackson as president and chief executive officer of Beard Land and Investment Co. Mr. Jackson was formerly the COO of Cascade Investments.Beard Land and Investment operates through its subsidiaries including Modesto and Empire Traction Company, Beard Land Improvement Company, and Del Este Properties. The company
eQuest to be Available in Russian and Chinese
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, has added Russian and Chinese simplified languages to its user interface. eQuest can also be used in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese. When a user selects a preferred language the labels, buttons and entry category information of the online interface appear in that language. Individual recruiters
HR Plus Collaborates with Inquiries, Inc.
HR Plus, a provider of solutions for employment and background screening, and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Inquiries, Inc. “Inquires is the subject matter expert in the fingerprinting space. They have the ability to help guide our clients through the ins and outs of fingerprinting regulations for their specific state or
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has added Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and health care services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. “We’re extremely pleased to have Andrew join our firm,” said Trilogy’s managing director Chuck Pappalardo. “He has a long
SFN Group Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $500 million, an 8.1 percent increase from revenues of $463 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded earnings of $2.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $3.2 million or ($0.06) per share, in the
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for AMECO
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed James W. Jacoby as vice president of global accounts for AMECO. Mr. Jacoby was most recently vice president of customer operations with CHEP USA. AMECO is the world's leader in integrated mobile equipment and tool solutions and is part of Fluor, a Global Fortune 400 organization. CarterBaldwin is a
SuccessFactors Acquires Plateau
SuccessFactors, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Plateau, a learning management system. The acquisition forms a symbiotic combination with SuccessFactors' acquisition of social video mobile learning provider Jambok. Customers will now have the ability to further increase employee development and business execution by implementing a social and traditional learning strategy that includes
Beyond Expands Staff
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has added Brad Miller as vice president of marketing and communications. Mr. Miller will act as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for increasing sales and marketing efforts and overall industry recognition of Beyond.com. He will lead the marketing department in achieving core objectives,
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has named Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and healthcare services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. In his role as an executive recruiter and talent acquisition expert, Mr. Deitz works with organizations to identify strategic staffing
Business Remains Weak at Heidrick & Struggles
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $115.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, an increase of 1.7 percent from $113.7 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 10.4 percent in the Americas, declined 16 percent in Europe, and increased 5.3 percent in
O’Neill Consulting Group Opens Office in Shanghai
O'Neill Consulting Group, LLC, an executive search and selection firm, has expanded its global presence with the opening of an office in Shanghai. The primary focus for the new office will be both U.S.-based and Chinese companies that continue to struggle with accessing the talent necessary to drive their businesses forward, particularly in the industrial,
Pedersen & Partners Adds to Russian Operations
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Olga Berezovskaya as senior consultant. She will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments for clients in the retail and FMCG sectors in Russia. Ms. Berezovskaya has worked in the executive search and recruitment industry in Russia since 1998. During her
Sanford Rose Fills Post at Huvepharma
Sanford Rose Associates’ Wilmington, NC office has placed Dr. Amy B. Batal as director of technical services-poultry at Huvepharma. Jim Robison, president of Sanford Rose – Wilmington led the search. Previously, Dr. Batal was associate professor of poultry nutrition at the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Poultry Science Department. Huvepharma is
Young Mayden Faciltates Law Firm Merger
Young Mayden, LLC, a national legal search and consulting firm with offices in Charlotte and Nashville, has facilitated the merger of 500 lawyer firm Womble Carlyle with 45 lawyer Buist Moore Smythe and McGee. Womble Carlyle is a Winston-Salem, NC-based full-service business law firm serving a wide range of regional, national and international clients. Buist
Robert Half Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $880.9 million, a 19 percent increase from revenues of $737.2 million during the same period last year. The revenue increase was led by the finance and accounting segment, which rose 39 percent to $67 million. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of
CIPFA Opens Finance and HR Recruitment Business
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) has created a new division to provide permanent finance staff at all levels, as well as interim HR professionals. CIPFA Recruitment Services will offer support at every stage of the recruitment process. Key features of the new permanent division include campaign management, search and selection, bespoke
Diversified Search Adds to Chicago Office
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added James D.S. Pruett as a managing director located in the Chicago office. During Mr. Pruett's 12 years of experience in retained executive search, his focus has been on national search assignments for senior leaders and other key executives within the financial services, professional services and real estate industries. He
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for the Noble Foundation
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by The Noble Foundation to begin searching for a new president. The Noble Foundation's current president, Michael A. Cawley, announced that he plans to retire after 20 years of service to Oklahoma's largest private foundation. The Noble Foundation is a plant science research institute which promotes the
Nosal Partners Names Managing Partner
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has promoted Paula Elmore to managing partner and consumer, retail & hospitality practice leader. Working closely with her global counterparts, Ms. Elmore will drive the firm’s strategy for and development of the consumer, retail & hospitality practice across North America. Based in Nosal Partners’ San Francisco headquarters, she joined the
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Financial Services Team
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Lisa Baird as managing director and Kathy Krone as executive director to the firm’s financial services team. Ms. Baird will be based in Stamford, Conn, and Ms. Krone will be based in New York. Both will focus primarily on senior executive search and assessment
Manpower Adds Leadership to Advisory Board
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has announced the appointments of William Downe, president and CEO of BMO Financial Group, and Patricia Hemingway Hall, president and CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, to its board of directors “Bill and Patricia both bring with them tremendous knowledge and experience and both possess true leadership qualities,” said
MRI China Taps New Country Manager in Singapore
Executive search company MRI China Holdings has named BL Seah as country manager for Singapore. Ms. Seah was formerly director of industrial, healthcare and consumer practices at Hudson Singapore. “I am delighted to welcome BL Seah to our group and management team. She shares our values and brings experience and leadership to our organization which
PeopleAnswers Signs Two-Year Deal with Pinnacle
PeopleAnswers and The Pinnacle Family of Companies, an international real estate management firm, have inked a two-year software licensing agreement. Pinnacle will use the PeopleAnswers HR solution to prescreen, assess and select candidates for all positions including business managers, leasing consultants, maintenance supervisors and corporate positions. “With a company of Pinnacle's size, over 150,000 multifamily
Andrew Garner Retires From Norman Broadbent
Andrew Garner has informed Norman Broadbent of his retirement from the board of the company and its subsidiaries. To facilitate an orderly transition, he will step down from his position of group chief executive but will maintain a position on the board until the company’s forthcoming annual general meeting in May. Mr. Garner will continue
B.E. Smith Completes Search for UHC
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Mike Hebrank as the new vice president and CIO of the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) in Oak Brook, IL. “UHC needed an executive with proven track record for achieving optimum IT operations within the healthcare setting,” said Rich Miller, senior vice president of talent strategies for B. E.
Job Center Launched for Marketing Professionals
Onward Search has launched a Career Center built specifically for digital marketing professionals. The Onward Search Career Center, which can be found at www.onwardsearch.com/careers, offers customized job search advice and career guidance to professionals ranging from SEOs and web designers to mobile application developers and social media practitioners. “Job seekers in these fields want job
HR Association Appoints Executive Committee Members
The National Human Resources Association has announced the interim appointment of several executive committee members. Jamie Daerda is the vice president of affiliate development and support; she is the director of HR for Esse Health. Brad Eddy becomes vice president of membership growth & retention; his HR background includes benefits & payroll administration, employment law,
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Cameo
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has announced that its subsidiary Diamond Staffing Services, Inc., has acquired substantially all the assets of Cameo Personnel Systems, Inc., a provider of temporary and permanent employment staffing services. Cameo provides its services to clients in light industrial businesses through offices located
Glasford International Reports Rise in Cross-Border Activity
Gross revenue from cross-border recruiting activities increased by 67 percent last year at Glasford International, a global collaboration of independent search firms. Active sectors included industrial manufacturing & construction in emerging markets and a surge in technology, banking & investments in established capital markets. “I am delighted to see how Glasford International has developed from
Inside Edge Legal Adds to Chicago Office
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Tasha Brown as a managing director in Chicago. “We are delighted to have Tasha join the IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “We continue to see the demand for substantive project attorneys grow
