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Nexus Search Partners Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Mobile Communications America
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has placed Jonathan Nikols as chief revenue officer at Mobile Communications America (MCA) in Spartanburg, SC. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan to the MCA executive team,” said Vince Foody, CEO of MCA. “His deep experience leading integrated revenue functions and scaling high-performing commercial organizations makes him
Summit Search Group Places Executive Director for Resource Assistance for Youth
Ontario-headquartered executive recruiting firm Summit Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kate Sjoberg as executive director of Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY). This executive search was conducted as part of Summit’s 2025 Pro Bono Search Initiative, an annual program dedicated to supporting leadership transitions in Manitoba’s non-profit sector. “We’re pleased to announce the
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,
Key Traits for Navigating a Crisis
The concept of leadership is going through a profound transformation. Traditional leadership paradigms, which tend to emphasize stability and incremental progress, aren’t adaptable enough to address the complexities of a more volatile work-life-community dynamic and global marketplace, according to a recent report from Signium. The study says that organizations are now confronted with much bigger challenges:
Nosal Partners Appoints Partner in San Franciso
Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Steven Finder as partner in the San Francisco office. Mr. Finder has placed board members, CEOs, CFOs, presidents, and senior executives in other key functional areas on behalf of client organizations ranging from early-stage private companies to large multinationals. He becomes a member of Nosal Partners’ financial services, professional services
Kaplan & Associates Fills Finance Post for Fulton Financial
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has placed Patrick S. Barrett as a new senior executive vice president for Fulton Financial Corporation. Upon the retirement of the Corporation's current CFO at the end of 2013, Mr. Barrett will become the new chief financial officer. He comes to Fulton from SunTrust Banks, where he served
Finding Pharma Partners with EurekaConnect
Finding Pharma, a placement agency for the pharmaceutical industry, has partnered with EurekaConnect. EurekaConnect is a consulting firm that uses proprietary technology to evaluate the personality traits of individuals in order to build world-class teams within top organizations. The EurekaConnect program, EurekaConnect Behavioral Dynamics (ECBD), provides a granular analysis that can objectively and measurably impact
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member Firm in Columbia
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has announced that Colombia’s CMC International has joined its worldwide network of alliance firms. Founded in 1998 CMC has offices in Medellín, Bogotá, and Cali. It offers clients a full suite of services for the management and maintenance of human resources. While primarily focused in the
Barracuda Group Grows Recruiting Team
Barracuda Group has added Sue Malti and James Radcliffe to its staff. Ms. Malti has over 30 years’ experience in human resources with the last 15 years spent as group HR director for private equity-backed businesses and FTSE 250 companies. Mr. Radcliffe joins G2exec, Barracuda Group’s mid-tier search division, with a strong and demonstrable track
Spectrum Fills Position for ViaCloud
Executive recruiter Spectrum has placed Tom Alexander as the non-executive chairman of Viacloud U.K. Holdings Limited (Viacloud). Previously, Mr. Alexander was CEO at Everything Everywhere, but is perhaps best known as the founder and CEO of Virgin Mobile. Daniel Osmer, managing partner at Spectrum, said: “We have been privileged to work for Stratum, an actively
Monster Reports 11 Percent Revenue Decline; Sells Stake of JobKorea
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) posted revenues of $197 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, an 11 percent drop compared with $221.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. For the third quarter, Monster recorded earnings of $11.3 million, or 11 cents per share, compared with a loss of $194.2 million, or $1.73 per
Direct Recruiters Names President
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has promoted Daniel B. Charney to the role of president. In his new position, he will continue to drive the growth and execution of corporate culture and corporate strategy, and advance continuing efforts to improve the service and overall profitability of DRI. Mr. Charney joined DRI in 1998 as a recruiter.
Odgers Berndtson Launches CEO x 1 Day
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has launched CEO x 1 Day – an initiative that gives third and fourth year university students an opportunity to spend a day in the shoes of a senior executive. Through a rigorous selection process, Odgers Berndtson will identity students with outstanding leadership potential and match them with a CEO
Signium Makes Changes to Board
Signium International has said that Allan Marks, its managing director in Sydney, Australia, has been elected chairman, and Horst Neller, managing partner in Düsseldorf, Germany was selected as the organization’s vice chairman. Signium has welcomed Vito Bialla, managing partner in San Francisco, USA as a new voting member of the board. Two board members were
Renaud Foster to Lead Search for to Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian-headquartered executive search firm RenaudFoster has been recently selected by Public Health Agency of Canada to lead its search for a new chief public health officer in Ottawa, ON, Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s mission is to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.
Direct Recruiters Names President
Executive recruiting firm Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has promoted Daniel B. Charney to the position of president. In his new position, Mr. Charney will continue to drive the growth and execution of corporate culture and corporate strategy, and advance continuing efforts to improve the service and overall profitability of DRI. “Dan is a true leader,
Coulter Partners Strengthens Senior Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has appointed Kay Wardle and David Bell to its senior team. Ms. Wardle, who will be based in London, has over 15 years of global executive search experience within life sciences. She most recently served as U.K. managing director at RSA Executive Search. Mr. Bell most recently served as U.K. business
Sheffield Haworth Appoints New Managing Director
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Jane Swan as managing director to expand coverage across the wealth management sector for the Americas. Ms. Swan previously served as a senior client partner with Korn/Ferry's global financial services practice where she was a founding member of the firm’s wealth management sector specialty practice. Prior to that, she spent
51job Posts 12 Revenue Rise
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of $68.6 million, an increase of 12.3 percent from the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues $45.4 million, representing a 15.4 percent gain. The growth reported was principally due to an increase in the number of unique
Martin Partners Fills CFO Post for TydenBrooks
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Bonnie Chan as the new chief financial officer for TydenBrooks. Ms. Chan was previously vice president, corporate controller for Borden Dairy Company. TydenBrooks is a global multi-plant security metal and plastic manufacturer. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Caldwell Partners Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2013 fourth quarter revenues of $10.3 million, up 17 percent from last year. The company recorded annual revenue of $33.8 million, an increase of three percent over prior year. "Fiscal 2013 turned out to be a year of polarized results. What began as a slow
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner to Life Sciences and Consumer Practice Groups
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has added Phyllis Schneble as partner to its life sciences and consumer practice groups. She is based in the firm's New York office. Ms. Schneble will leverage her expertise with clients globally, focusing on key relationships within the pharmaceutical, consumer health and digital technology communities. Previously, she led
Phillips Oppenheim Completes Search for Sanctuary for Families
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Judge Judy Harris Kluger as executive director of Sanctuary for Families. Judge Kluger’s record of successful innovation through the court system has led to systemic reforms in the areas of domestic violence, criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse. Most recently, Judge Kluger oversaw the implementation of New
Talent Function Group Partners With Avature
Talent Function Group, a consultancy dedicated to optimizing and advancing talent acquisition, has partnered with Avature, a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) provider of software for talent acquisition and talent management. The alliance was created to enhance client success when implementing and managing Avature’s solutions. As an Avature-approved consulting partner, Talent Function Group can provide its industry insight,
CTPartners Posts Flat Revenues
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted third quarter 2013 net revenue of $32.6 million, an increase of 1.7 percent from $32 million a year ago. EMEA was up 22.6 percent to $8.6 million; North American revenue decreased 2.2 percent to $18.7 million and Latin America revenue dipped to $3.6 million from $3.9 million. Asia Pacific revenue
Pearson Partners Adds New VP
Pearson Partners International has added Heather Thomas as a vice president. Ms. Thomas brings more than 17 years of consulting and recruiting experience to Pearson Partners, including special expertise in finance, accounting, human resources, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Pearson, she spent eight years as regional vice president at Robert Half Management Resources. Ms.
The Buffkin Group Seeks Candidates for Healthcare Position
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been selected by Urgent Care Centers of CT which is backed by private equity firm Pulse Equity. The company currently has six facilities in Connecticut, but have aggressive growth plans to scale the business throughout the state and beyond the Connecticut border. Key candidate skills the organization seeks
Simply Hired Adds SVP Sales
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Beth Prunier as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Prunier joins Simply Hired from CareerBuilder and brings more than 20 years of experience in driving enterprise sales strategies and revenue growth. In her new role, she will guide global sales activities for
DHR Adds New Recruiters In Global Practice Groups In Europe
DHR International has added Xavier Alix as executive vice president in Europe. Mr. Alix will be a member of multiple DHR International global practice groups with a specific focus on expanding the firm’s already strong presence in the European industrial, financial services, and advanced technology sectors. For the past 24 years he has been a
Preston & Partners Leading HR Search for Cracker Barrel
Preston & Partners has been selected by Cracker Barrel to lead in its search for a new senior vice president of human resources. Elaine Erickson, managing partner of the NY office of Preston & Partners will be leading the search. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants provide a friendly home-away-from-home in their old country stores
Cejka Search Earns Spot on Top Health Care Employers List
For the second year in a row Cejka Executive Search has been included by Modern Healthcare, a leading source of health care business and policy new, in its annual list of Best Places to Work in 2013. With more than 30 years of experience in recruiting physicians and health care leaders for its clients, Cejka
NorthgateArinso Inks Seven-Year Deal With Finmeccanica
NorthgateArinso (NGA), a global provider of HR systems and services, has signed a seven year contract with Selex ES, AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica U.K. for a HRO and integrated HRP solution. Alistair Blaxill, regional president at NorthgateArinso, said: “The partnership between NorthgateArinso Selex ES, AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica is not just about providing enhanced service through technology
Calibre One Looks to Asia for Growth
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One is increasing its global foot print with the transfer of associate Jonathan Deffarges to Singapore from its San Francisco office. The move is part of a planned build-out of Calibre One’s presence in Asia and is in response to an increasing demand in services from the firm’s U.S. and
Workopolis Unveils New Recruitment Tool To Canadian Market
Canadian careers site Workopolis has unveiled its new online recruitment tool Social Job Share, enabling customers to attract and hire high candidates from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and hundreds of other social networks through one-click job distribution. It also allows companies to build their own online referral network by leveraging their current employees’ social connections to
Kforce Records 5.6 Percent Revenue Increase
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $299.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 5.6 percent from $270.2 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $9.0 million, or $0.27 per share, versus net income of $9.3 million, or $0.26
