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Wray Executive Search Appoints Managing Partners
Wray Executive Search, a provider of executive search and advisory services in the restaurant, foodservice, retail, and franchise industries, has announced a planned leadership transition designed to support long-term continuity and growth. Current partners Kevin Stockslager and Ray Kelley have been named managing partners, while longtime CEO and managing partner Bob Gershberg will remain involved
Vardis Finds PE CEOs Under Pressure, But Optimistic
The Private Equity CEO Report from Vardis, based on a survey of 1,200 chief executives of PE-backed companies, paints a picture of resilience paired with constraint. Seventy percent of CEOs say company performance is “as expected” or better, yet exit activity remains muted, with 2025 tracking as the slowest year for PE exits since 2017, despite a
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.
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
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?
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
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
A Look at How the CFO Role is Evolving
There has been a steady evolution in the CFO role. Today’s fittest are guided by wise and purposeful leadership, working with the CEO. But a volatile operating context is setting the CFO at the epicenter of a risk storm, and regulatory and ESG reporting are proving burdensome, according to a recent report from Amrop. “In the finance
AGB Search Retained by Youngstown State University
AGB SEARCH RETAINED BY YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY AGB Search has been selected by Youngstown State University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultants Jamie Ferrare and Arnold Speert are leading the assignment. Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio. AGB Search focuses exclusively on
HVS Executive Search Opens London Office
HVS Executive Search has opened a new London office for executive search established by a strategic partnership with Peter Malone’s Hospitality People Group. Mr. Malone will serve as CEO of HVS Executive Search for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia regions. He will be joined by his team of recruiting specialists from
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Mspark
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Richard J. Hanna as the new chief executive officer of Mspark. Mr. Hanna was previously executive vice president of sales and marketing at Dex One, a $1 billion-plus marketing services company prior to its merger with SuperMedia in May 2013. Mspark is a privately held, results-oriented marketing services
MB Interim Leaders Strengthens Leadership Team
MB Interim Leaders, a division of McDermott & Bull, has named Rebecca Miller Cyronek as its business development director, private equity and venture capital solutions. “We are excited to have Rebecca join the MB Interim Leaders team, as she’s proven herself an incredible team partner on the search execution side of the business, as well
Oxford Global Resources Expands in Seattle
Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office serving the Greater Seattle, Washington market, in partnership with the firm’s Federal Way national recruiting center, which has been in operation for the last 16 years. Oxford’s Seattle branch will identify contract opportunities for software and hardware engineering consultants throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Oxford is an
Heidrick & Struggles Named 100 Most Trustworthy in Forbes Ranking
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International was named one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Forbes and GMI Ratings. “Trust is the foundation for all our firm's relationships," said Tracy Wolstencroft, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles. "We are committed to winning and keeping the trust of all our stakeholders, including shareholders
PRAXI ALLIANCE Adds Edward Drummond & Co. In U.K.
PRAXI ALLIANCE has added U.K.-headquartered Edward Drummond & Co. as its newest member firm. From offices in Bristol and London, Edward Drummond & Co. delivers international executive search expertise to a wide array of industries. “The team at Edward Drummond is keenly focused on providing top notch services to their clients and perfectly fits our
Pinton Forrest and Madden Finds CEO for HBT
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden has placed Donnie Wing as president and chief executive officer at Healthcare Benefit Trust (HBT). Mr. Wing formerly served in a number of senior executive positions at ICBC including senior vice president, corporate affairs; senior vice-president of insurance, marketing and underwriting; and chief financial officer. He was also
Executive Networks Names VP Global Sales
Executive Networks, Inc., has named Paul Skordilis as vice president of global sales. In his new role, Mr. Skordilis will be responsible for expanding Executive Networks’ global customer base, formalizing and implementing a sales operations strategy to help drive new membership growth and improve customer retention within Executive Networks’ current roster of clients. Most recently
Amrop Grows Presence in Nortic Countries
Global executive search consortium Amrop has added eight senior partners across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Peter Gitmark (previously a member of the Norwegian Parliament), Kristian Kragø (previously with McKinsey & Co), Anne Syrrist (formerly of Ringnes and Boston Consulting Group), Michael Edler (previously with UBS), Toumas Sederholm (most recently with TeliaSonera), Pii Kotilainen (previously
Caldwell Partners Places Global Sales Head at Unisys
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Jeff Renzi as the new president of global sales at Unisys. Managing partner Jim Bethmann led the search. Mr. Renzi formerly served as SVP of sales and marketing at Arise Virtual Solutions. Unisys is a worldwide information technology company providing a portfolio of IT services,
Scout Exchange Partners with Main Sequence Technology
Scout Exchange, a recruitment marketplace connecting employers with specialized recruiters, has partnered with Main Sequence Technology, developers of recruiting database platform PCRecruiter. The partnership will extend Scout’s application to PCRecruiter’s thousands of recruiters worldwide, electronically delivering search opportunities that match their expertise and results. “The concept of an electronic marketplace with the big ATS (applicant
Boyden Adds Insurance Sector Recruiting Specialist
Executive search firm Boyden has strengthened its New York office with the addition of Erik Matson as a partner. Mr. Matson brings two decades of experience as a leader in the insurance sector and has worked extensively on both the executive placement and industry management sides of the business. Prior to joining Boyden, he was
The Neil Michael Group Names Life Sciences Partner
New York-headquartered The Neil Michael Group has added Linda E. Amper, Ph.D., as a new partner. Dr. Amper has senior level leadership experience across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare delivery and other life science areas. With more than 35 years of experience in HR, she formerly served as senior vice president global human resources at Optimer Pharmaceuticals.
Clark Langdon to Lead Search for Intelligent Energy
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Intelligent Energy to lead in its search for a new global commercial director. The firm had previously led in a search for Intelligent Energy to find its global business development director last year. Intelligent Energy is a power technology company that specializes in the development of
Addison Group Creates New HR Focus with Administrative Division
Addison Group, a provider of professional staffing services, has expanded its administrative division with the addition of a dedicated human resources team that will help organizations address their contract, contract-to-hire and direct hiring needs for skilled administrative, operations and HR talent. “We believe this expansion is a natural progression for the Administrative division,” said Ed
Horton Expands to Middle East
Horton International has opened a new office in the Middle East with a new location in Bahrain; an opening in Saudi Arabia is expected for later in the year. Both offices will focus on providing executive search for global leaders across the region. This forms the first step in the planned expansion of Horton Group
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Leader of Law Firm Management Practice
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Amanda K. Brady as managing director and global practice leader of its law firm management practice. Ms. Bradt joined MLA last month bringing 15 years of executive and legal search experience, the last 10 years of which focused on building executive management teams for AmLaw 100 and
Derwent Executive Adds Recruiters in Australia and Asia
Search firm Derwent Executive has made several new additions to its Australia and Asia offices. Derwent has added Andrea Hall as senior advisor to the firm’s board practice in Perth. Ms, Hall, who formerly was with KPMG, will work with boards, delivering risk and selection capabilities for ASX, government and not-for-profit segments. Richard Scott, who
The Cypress Group Completes Search for SFWE
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Diego Lo Prete as general manager, executive vice president of The San Francisco Wine Exchange (SFWE). Mr. Lo Prete’s most recent post was head of global marketing and communications at Barcelona-based Grupo Codorniu. The San Francisco Wine Exchange was founded in 1975 by Hugh Thacher and it
Korn Ferry Strengthens Sports Practice
Korn Ferry has added Liz Boardman as senior client partner in its sports practice. Ms. Boardman has led senior executive assignments for sports organizations, major sports leagues, teams, conferences, and educational institutions. Based in New York, she will also work with foundations and other nonprofits focused on sports, education, and wellness. Ms. Boardman was previously
AIMS International Adds Singapore-Based Firm as Newest Partner
AIMS International has partnered with Singapore-based The People At Work. The People At Work, which was founded in 2000, is an executive search firm serving global companies and large local conglomerates in sectors that include banking & financial services, healthcare & life sciences, consumer, logistics, industry/manufacturing, chemicals, automotive/related and environment. “I am extremely happy by
TMP Worldwide Opens Midwest Office
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has expanded its presence in the Midwest region with the establishment of a new office in Bloomington, Minnesota. The company also recently opened offices in Germany, India and Ireland. “TMP’s goal is to improve the talent acquisition process through a unique mix of
BCA, Executive Recruiters Fills HR Post for Clearwater Paper
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Cathy Elsasser as the HR director for the consumer products division, Western region for Clearwater Paper. Ms. Elsasser previously held numerous senior human resources positions for Honeywell, Tiffany and Corning. BCA’s chief operating officer and SVP recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Clearwater Paper is a provider of private label
CTPartners Reports A Loss And A Flat Year
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) reported that its net revenue for 2013 was $130.3 million, a 1.5 percent increase compared to net revenue of $128.4 million the prior year. The company reported a net loss for the year of $1.6 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.51 per
Executives Online Makes New Additions in Netherlands and France
International interim management and executive recruitment company Executives Online has added Jan Piet van der Plank as a partner in its Netherlands office where he will focus on manufacturing and energy sectors. Mr. van der Plank is a seasoned management executive with a career spanning 25 years in multinational companies including Alcoa, Total Caterpillar, Wartsila,
Spencer Stuart Opens Office in Moscow
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has opened a new office in Moscow as part of its continuing strategy to broaden the services it offers businesses across Eurasia. Robert T. Nowakowski currently is the office manage for the Moscow location. Mr. Nowakowski also leads the consumer practice for Spencer Stuart in Eastern Europe, focusing on the
R. William Funk & Associates Recruits President for University of South Alabama
R. William Funk & Associates has placed Dr. Tony G. Waldrop as the new president of the University of South Alabama. Dr. Waldrop has been the provost and executive vice president at the University of Central Florida, UCF, since 2010. The University of South Alabama is a public, research university in Mobile, Alabama. For the
Search Group Partners Adds Managing Director to Lead Executive Search Practice
SEARCH Group Partners (SGP) has added Connie Spyropoulos-Linardakis as managing director where she will spearhead the firm’s executive search practice. Ms. Spyropoulos will focus on broadening the firm’s range of strategic and nationwide executive search services to support the firm’s industry and client base. She most recently served as executive vice president and chief human
Russell Reynolds Associates Finds President of University of Michigan
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Mark Schlissel as the 14th president of the University of Michigan. Mr. Schlissel is currently provost at Brown University. He will have a five-year contract, starting on July 1, and be paid $750,000 in base salary with a retention incentive of $100,000 a year. With 42
ManpowerGroup Study Finds Continued Hiring Confidence
U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted net employment outlook of +13 percent, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released by ManpowerGroup. This is the third consecutive quarter with a net employment outlook of +13 percent, which is the strongest Outlook since the second quarter of 2008. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed,
