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Myers McRae Leading Provost Search for Broward College
Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas of Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting are currently leading in the search for a new provost and senior vice president for Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The school seeks an experienced and innovative academic leader to join them in their transformation to take the institution to new heights under the recently appointed
FMG Leading Appoints Head of Human Capital Due Diligence and Value Creation Leadership Practices
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has expanded with the addition of seasoned healthcare consultant and executive leader Wayland Lum as managing director. The move broadens FMG Leading’s ability to serve its expanding base of investors and private equity-backed clients dedicated to improving the quality and affordability of the U.S. healthcare system. Mr. Lum will further
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 Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Strengthening Your Employment Brand to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Why should a high-performing employee who is head down, working hard, not looking for change, and doing a great job for your top competitor come to work for you? If your words don’t yet paint a very compelling why, you’ve got work to do, according to a recent report from Allen Austin’s Rob Andrews. “Short of
Penrhyn Adds Three New Member Firms in Europe
Penrhyn International, a global partnership of independent executive search consulting firms, has added three new members to its global partnership in Europe. Agora Search, Altior Executive Search and UniqueConsult have joined the organization in France, Belgium and Denmark. Agora Search, based in Paris, specializes in the IT, CPG & luxury, manufacturing and insurance sectors. With
AC Lordi Makes New Hires and Promotions
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has named Steve Gambone as director in accounting services. The company has also promoted Colleen Tofani to director in accounting services, and Jim Han, currently a director in the company’s risk management services practice, will move into a full-time role as a
One in Five Workers Plan to Change Jobs in 2014
Twenty-one percent of full-time employees plan to change jobs in 2014, the largest amount in the post-recession era and up from 17 percent in 2013, according to a CareerBuilder report. Fifty-nine percent of workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 66 percent in 2013; 18 percent are dissatisfied, up from 15 percent last year.
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for Cetera
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed Henry Multala as vice president of strategic growth with Cetera Financial Specialists. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Ryan Prepelica led the assignment. Mr. Multala was most recently the national new business development manager at Lincoln Investment Planning. Cetera Financial Specialists,
SpenglerFox Announces Reorganization
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has announced that its leadership team, led by Mark Hamill, has bought the business from its parent company, Grafton Recruitment Group. The SpenglerFox leadership team will lead the business to achieve its growth targets, focus on actively engaging with new talent in current and new markets, roll out new services and
TillmanCarlson Adds New Partner
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has added Tom Snyder as an equal owner and partner. He joins Rob Tillman and Kelly Carlson and the firm’s new name will be Tillman|Carlson|Snyder. Mr. Snyder most recently served as a senior consultant and member of Spencer Stuart’s North American board & CEO recruiting practice where he completed more
Heidrick & Struggles Leading CEO Search for Ensco
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Ensco plc to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current chairman, president and CEO Dan Rabun has decided to retire after nearly eight years of service. Ensco plc brings energy to the world as a global provider of offshore drilling
BarTech Taps Former CDI Corp. Exec. as CFO
Bartech, a provider of global workforce management solutions, has named James Hanrahan as its executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Hanrahan will be responsible for Bartech’s financial functions as well as overseeing information systems, legal and human resource administrative functions. Most recently, he served as EVP and general manager for a division of
Ex-Korn Ferry Recruiter David Nosal Sentenced to One Year in Prison
According to the U.S. District Court, former Korn Ferry recruiter and founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, David Nosal, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for violating the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Economic Espionage Act. In April, a federal jury convicted Mr. Nosal
McHenry Consulting Adds Director of Recruiting and Human Capital Strategies
McHenry Consulting, Inc., a national firm specializing in the professional employer organization, staffing, and outsourcing sectors, has named Erica S. Whyman as the director of recruiting and human capital strategies. Ms. Whyman brings more than a decade of progressive human resource and consulting experience to her new role. She will be responsible for all human
Fairfield Partner Finds VP Marketing for Brownie Brittle
Fairfield Partners has placed Chris Pruneda as the vice president of marketing at Brownie Brittle, a fast growing natural food snacks company. Mr. Pruneda was formerly the VP marketing for Pirate’s Booty, prior to their recent acquisition by B & G foods. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact
Study Finds Physician Engagement Vital in Job Satisfication
A new Physician Wellness Services and Cejka Executive Search released study confirms that not only is engagement very important to physicians, it also is a key driver of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their jobs and their organizations, and it influences their decisions to accept or leave a job. The survey also reveals sizable gaps between
Witt/Kieffer Makes Additions To Higher Education Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added three new consultants to the firm’s higher education practice. Robert Luke joins the practice as a New England-based associate. He will assist in identifying presidents, chancellors, provosts, deans and vice presidents on behalf of public and private colleges and universities. Mr. Luke most recently served as the special assistant
Agilium Worldwide Adds Intell Executive Search to Network
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has added Koenig & Associates and its search practice, InTell Executive Search, as its newest member firm. Agilium gives InTell Executive Search access to international candidates in a wide array of industries through 33 members in 29 countries worldwide. Koenig and Associates an independent human resources and organizational development consulting firm in
Cornerstone International Fills Sales Position for Rocky Mountaineer
Cornerstone International Group, a network of executive search firms, has placed Patrick Ryan as the director of sales for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, for Rocky Mountaineer, known globally for providing luxury rail experiences through Western Canada. He takes over from Lesley Peden, who was also recruited by CIG London three years ago
Ultimate Software Selected by Cineplex Entertainment
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has partnered with Cineplex Entertainment for use of its cloud-based UltiPro human capital management (HCM) tools. Cineplex Entertainment operates 161 theaters with 1,630 screens in all 10 Canadian provinces. “We like the higher level of functionality that we now have with UltiPro, and working
Caldwell Partners Posts 39 Percent Revenue Spike
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2014 first quarter revenues of $10.3 million, up 39 percent compared to $7.41 million the prior year. U.S. revenues increased 46 percent (39 percent excluding an eight percent favorable variance from exchange rate fluctuations), driven primarily by increased search volumes, partially offset by fewer average
Technology Leaders and Monster Launch Job Board for Veterans
Leaders from top U.S. technology industry trade associations and Monster have jointly launched
RenaudFoster Retained by Perley Rideau Veteran’s Healthcare
RenaudFoster has been recently selected by Perley Rideau Veteran's Health Care to lead in a search for a new chief operating officer. Perley Rideau is an advanced healthcare organization for veterans in the greater Ottawa area. RenaudFoster is a bilingual executive search firm a longest-established search firm in Ottawa.
Addison Group Expands Executive Search Services Into Oklahoma City
Addison Group, a provider of professional staffing services, has expanded its executive search division into the Oklahoma City market. Currently the firm's recruiting division operates in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Schaumburg, IL. “We saw a clear opportunity to leverage Addison Group's already strong finance & accounting division, by offering the executive search vertical,” said
Russell Reynolds Associates Furthers Video Capabilities with Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc., a global provider of cloud managed video services, has said that Russell Reynolds Associates has acquired a wide range of Glowpoint network management services to support its expanded use of video collaboration around the world. As part of a three-year service agreement, Glowpoint now provides a complete package of video collaboration network services
Buller Group Appoints President of Cleared Human Capital Solutions Business Unit
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has named James M. Monastero as executive vice president of The Buller Group and president of its cleared human capital solutions business unit. As president, Mr. Monastero will focus his expertise on integrating and customizing the business unit's two primary services, security-clearance recruiting and subcontracting,
Work&Partners Completes Search for Capgemini Financial Services
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Michael Dimopoulos as a principal with Capgemini Financial Services UK. Mr. Dimopoulos was formerly the capital markets partner at Kentavros Technology Partners, where he provided consulting services to HSBC Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration
CTPartners Names Managing Partner Of Middle East And North Africa
CTPartners has appointed Robert Wilder as managing partner of Middle East and North Africa. He will be based in the firm's Dubai office. Mr. Wilder joins the firm from Spencer Stuart where he spent nearly 12 years. His search experience recently has been focused on emerging and growth markets and he has conducted searches in
Pearson Partners Opens New Office in Houston Adds VP
Pearson Partners International has opened a new office in Houston and added Chris Reinsvold as a new vice president. Mr. Reinsvold has over 25 years of management experience in the energy industry, primarily in upstream oil and gas and the oilfield equipment and services sectors. Most recently, he was an executive search consultant with Preng
Trilogy Leading CEO Search for Pivot Learning Centers
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected to lead a CEO search for Pivot Learning Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing public education through the transformation of education systems, cultures, and leaders. Chuck Pappalardo will handle the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. “The CEO opening comes at a pivotal time in
PeopleFluent Adds SVP Business Development
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has named Chauncey Kupferschmid as senior vice president of sales and business development. Based in Palo Alto, Mr. Kupferschmid will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company's talent management, vendor management and workforce planning and analytics product lines in North America and will also
Recruiting Outlook Remains Stable into New Year
Caution remains a staple in recruitment plans, according to CareerBuilder's annual forecast, which shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery. Twenty-four percent of companies reported that they will add full-time, permanent employees in 2014, down two percentage points from 2013. Nearly one in
Caldwell Partners Raises $3.4 Million in Private Placement
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has entered into subscription agreements with senior search professionals, officers and directors of the company for the purchase of common shares on a private placement basis. Under the terms of the transaction, Caldwell is to issue in aggregate approximately four million shares of its common stock at
Korn Ferry Appoints President for the Americas
Korn Ferry has appointed Doug Charles as president of the Americas. He will be based out the firm’s Reston office and report to CEO Gary Burnison. Previously, Mr. Charles spent 15 years with Capgemini in a number of executive roles, including leading the North American National Industry Groups and president of Capgemini's Government Solutions business.
