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Solomon Page Expands Accounting & Finance Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has expanded with the addition of Mark Fellinger as a managing director within its accounting & finance full-time practice. Based in Chicago, Mr. Fellinger’s addition represents a strategic expansion of the firm’s presence into the Midwest, with a focus on the greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, as well as Wisconsin,
Building High-Impact Teams in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis sector—particularly hemp—is experiencing explosive growth. As market projections climb and more states adopt legalization, companies face a critical challenge: assembling teams capable of thriving in a fast-growing, highly regulated environment. But cannabis industry talent acquisition isn’t like recruiting for traditional CPG or pharma, it’s a whole different game, according to a recent report
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,
ZRG Acquires Jamesbeck
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has acquired Jamesbeck, a New York City-based recruitment firm specializing in senior-level talent for the broad investment management community across private market and traditional firms. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based human capital M&A advisory firm, served as an advisor to ZRG. “This strategic move aims
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.
Napeo Selected New Chairman
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) has elected Mark Perlberg, president and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing, as chairman of the board of directors at the association's annual meeting in San Antonio. He succeeds Dale Hageman, president of Oklahoma City-based Accord Human Resources. “At a time when small businesses are looking for help with
Sucherman Consulting Adds Senior Consultant
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has named Dave Cassaro as a senior consultant. Mr. Cassaro will work on the placement of senior advertising and revenue executives across television, digital and other media entities. Most recently, he was president, cable advertising sales, for NBCU
Dowd Associates Places CFO at Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited Simone Nardi to serve as the new chief financial officer for Scripps Networks International. Mr. Nardi most recently served as a SVP and CFO for NBC Universal’s international channels and television production operations where he developed and managed the financial, strategic and operational structure of these divisions. A leading
TriNet Fills Board Seat with Bank Executive
TriNet, a provider of cloud-based HR services, has tapped Katherine August-deWilde to serve on its board of directors. Ms. August-deWilde brings more than 25 years of senior executive leadership and unique M&A and IPO experience in the banking industry to TriNet's board. Since 2007, she has served as president and COO at First Republic Bank.
AESC Reports Mixed Bag for Search Industry as Tight Hiring Trends Squeeze Recruiters
Third quarter 2013 data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) shows an industry focused on recruiting C-level and senior management positions — but at the expense of filling rank and file jobs for client companies. The average fee per executive search assignment increased quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year in the third quarter of 2013
Amrop Adds the Capstone Partnership in NYC
Global executive search firm Amrop has added The Capstone Partnership in New York City as its newest member firm. Under the leadership of Rolfe (Rik) Kopelan, The Capstone Partnership is a provider of executive search services, coupled with succession planning, talent management and leadership development consulting. Established in 1971, the firm serves a range of
Career Communications Partners with CareerCast to Launch Careers Site
Job board solutions provider CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) has launched a new careers site for the Career Communications Group (CCG), a publisher in the diversity field. CCG publishes US Black Engineer, Hispanic Engineer and Women of Color magazines. CCG is utilizing Adicio’s job-board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully managed sales,
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Chicago Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Norm Yustin and John Madera to its Chicago office. Mr. Yustin joins as a member of the firm's consumer sector and retail practice while Mr. Madera joins the firm's technology sector and information officers practice. Mr. Yustin was previously president at Havas Worldwide, where
Koltin Consulting Group Leading Search for Lakeland Bancorp.
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has been retained by Lakeland Bancorp to lead in its search for a new chief audit executive. The search is being led by Geremy Cepin, managing director of Koltin Consulting Group's executive search practice. Koltin Consulting Group provides global executive search and recruiting
JobScience Introduces New Mobile App for Hiring Managers
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has released Jobscience Mobile Manager, a mobile app that is designed specifically for hiring managers. The Jobscience Mobile Manager app accelerates hiring by taking advantage of managers' micro-moments as they review resumes, provide feedback and make hiring decisions while on the go. “Recruiting is a team sport — yet the
Ultimate Software Selected by Legends
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Legends, a pioneering sports and entertainment company, has selected the cloud-based UltiPro solution for its end-to-end functionality, person-centric technology, and strategic reporting and business intelligence. The business enhancements with UltiPro include rich capabilities for strategic business intelligence and workforce analytics. New
Will Heidrick & Struggles Go Private Under New Chief?
As the nation's third largest executive recruiter narrows down a short list of candidates to fill its chief executive vacancy, sources say any choice in leadership could hinge on finding a leader who will guide Heidrick back to private ownership. Trading in the public markets has complicated the firm's efforts to find a suitable chief
