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WittKieffer Appoints IT Practice Leader
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has named Jeffrey Sturman as managing partner and information technology practice leader. He takes over from Hillary Ross, who has led the practice since 2017. Ms. Ross will shift her full-time priorities to client engagements and working alongside Mr. Sturman to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to WittKieffer,” said
Recruiting for Private Equity & Venture Capital: Driving Growth Through Talent
The demand for exceptional talent has never been greater in private equity and venture capital, where growth and innovation depend on the ability to build high-performing teams. As firms face rapid change and intense competition, scaling leadership and adopting forward-thinking talent strategies have become mission-critical priorities. For these organizations, finding and developing the right talent
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
The Role of Values-Based Hiring in Talent Attraction and Retention
Today’s employees are more concerned than ever with aligning their work lives and their personal beliefs. This shift has given rise to a trend of values-based hiring, which can help to attract like-minded talent while increasing retention rates, according to a recent report from Blue Rock Search’s Ruben Moreno. “June is home to both Pride Month and
DavenportMajor Completes Search for Cricket Communications
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Lee Siegfried as vice president of ecommerce at Cricket Communications. Mr. Siegfried previously served as executive director of ecommerce at Dell. Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital wireless network. DavenportMajor is an executive search
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for CohnReznick
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has placed Bill Andreozzi as tax partner with CohnReznick’s Los Angeles office. The search was led by managing director Geremy Cepin. Mr. Andreozzi has more than 20 years of diverse tax experience in federal, state, and international tax areas. Koltin Consulting Group provides
Mansfield & Associates Opens Office in Serbia
Mansfield & Associates, Ltd., a research driven executive search firm with offices in Cleveland, Fort Myers, Minneapolis, Chicago, San Diego and Budapest, has opened a new office in Serbia with the addition of Erika Blazic as a senior associate. Ms. Blazic has extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention,
Lumesse Releases Accelerator
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has launched Accelerator, a new offering that combines the services of onboarding, learning and social — available on its TalentLink platform. Accelerator will allow companies to fast-track time to productivity and drive new hire engagement; it is designed for HR executives, recruiters and learning and development
Christenson Advisory Services Adds Managing Principal
Christenson Advisory Services has added James E. Jones as managing principal, specializing in new business development, management consulting and talent management. Mr. Jones, who is based in the firm’s Newport Beach office, will draw upon more than 10 years of experience in corporate operations. He joins Christenson Advisory from Grubb & Ellis Company, where he
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search For Cohnreznick
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Edward C. Mason as principal and national sales director with CohnReznick LLP. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Ryan Prepelica led the assignment. Mr. Mason was most recently a director and the national director of business development
B.E. Smith Adds to Strategic Management Consulting Group
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Yolanda Otero Inman to its strategic management consulting group. She will be responsible for the delivery and execution of management consulting solutions. Prior to joining B. E. Smith’s leadership team, Ms. Inman was a consultant and interim leader for the firm for seven years, helping hospitals throughout the
Chief HR Officer Impact on Bottom Line Grows
According to findings from a customer analysis by SuccessFactors, effective talent management is a key driver of business growth. The study, which highlights the importance of having Chief HR Officers (CHROs) on the executive board, identified companies with an HR executive in their C-suite as high performers. These companies are on average 105 percent more
Russell Reynolds Associates Leads CEO Search for Diamond Offshore Drilling
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Lawrence R. Dickerson, current president and CEO, has decided to retire after more than 30 years of service. Diamond Offshore provides contract drilling services to the energy
HireRight Extends International Capabilities
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has expanded its market-leading integrated global screening platform to include 15 new languages. The company has also expanded its talent management integrations. The HireRight global platform has supported English, French and Spanish for many years but now includes 15 additional languages such as simplified Chinese, German
Kincannon & Reed Strengthens South and Central America Operations
Kincannon & Reed has made several moves to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in South and Central America. David Turner, a managing director, has been appointed head of the firm’s Latin America business unit. Joseph Sherman has joined the firm as a managing director in Sao Paulo. Mr. Sherman comes to Kincannon & Reed following a
Ryan Search & Consulting Expands Board of Advisors
Executive recruiter Ryan Search & Consulting has added George Dunbar, an entrepreneur and management consultant in the life sciences arena, to its board of advisors. Mr. Dunbar heads Franklin, Tennessee-based Dunbar Group LLC and is also a partner with Arboretum Ventures, a venture capital firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that specializes in the healthcare
Korn Ferry Retained by CommonWealth REIT
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by CommonWealth REIT (CWH) to help identify potential independent trustee candidates. CommonWealth REIT is a large, nationwide office real estate investment trust. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a global provider of talent management
Fairsail to Lead HR Processes for UAS
United Allergy Services (UAS) has selected Fairsail, a leader in global workforce collaboration, to streamline and manage its human resource, human capital management and recruitment processes, bringing together its global team on a single platform. Nic Scott, Fairsail’s chief executive officer, said: “Employee collaboration has been a big focus for us in the past year,
Witt/Kieffer Launches No-For-Profit Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has opened a new not-for-profit search practice which will recruit C-level executives for nonprofit organizations across a wide range of sectors, including leading organizations in philanthropy, education reform, community engagement, human services, and specialty education. Wayne Luke will join Witt/Kieffer’s Atlanta office as managing partner of the practice. John Fazekas joins
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Dex Media
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Suzanne Keen as head of communications at Dex Media. Previously, Ms. Keen held various corporate communications positions with G6 Hospitality (Motel 6 and Studio 6 Extended Stay brands), Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s brands), FedEx and JC Penney. Dex Media provides local, social and mobile marketing solutions to businesses in
Calibre One Extends Reach in NYC
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has extended its reach into the U.S. Northeast with the promotion Girish Mirchandani, who was previously a partner in the San Francisco office and will now relocate to New York. Since joining Calibre One in 2010, Mr. Mirchandani has expanded his recruiting portfolio placing key executives into Hearst, Aternity,
Job Prospects to Remain Stable in Q4
One in four employers plan to add full-time, permanent headcount in the fourth quarter, relatively unchanged from last year, according to CareerBuilder's latest job forecast. Industries expected to outpace the national average for companies hiring include information technology (36 percent), financial services (32 percent) and manufacturing (30 percent). Hiring among large healthcare organizations is expected
Boyden Adds New Managing Directors
Boyden has added Peter Santora as a managing partner based in Southern California and Paul Moran as a managing partner in Boston. Mr. Santora will direct his efforts on strengthening market-focused client services for the West Coast, including but not limited to California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. He previously was a senior client partner and
Cejka Executive Search Retained by Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute
Cejka Executive Search has been chosen by Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute – MSK Cancer Alliance to lead in its search for a new physician-in-chief. The physician-in-chief will oversee and facilitate this distinctive clinical and research partnership built to rapidly move innovative evidence-based cancer care into the community setting and enable bi-directive learning across the institutions.
Jibe Unveils New Recruiting Analytics Tool
Jibe, Inc., a provider of recruiting technology solutions, has launched Jibe Recruiting Analytics, developed to provide real-time strategic insight into hiring practices. The system features an event-based analytic engine that tracks every interaction a job seeker, or candidate, has with a prospective employer. “We keep hearing the term ‘big data’ used in recruiting and HR,
Ultimate Software Selected by AETNA
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has confirmed that Aetna has selected UltiPro for its core HR information system solution delivered through Ultimate’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Aetna will use UltiPro to handle global core HR administration; U.S. payroll administration; global payroll support; integrated time and attendance management; and HR reporting.
RSR Partners Appoints CEO
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has appointed Barrett J. Stephens as its chief executive officer. Founded in 1993 by recruiting industry veteran Russell S. Reynolds Jr., RSR Partners is owned by its partners and employees. Mr. Reynolds plans to remain involved with the firm on a full-time basis as chairman and
Kaye/Bassman Recruits President for Manhattan Construction Company
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has placed John Reyhan as president of the Manhattan Construction Company. Mr. Reyhan previously worked for Skanska USA since 1998, where he has held a succession of leadership roles. He has led the business units for sports, higher education, and federal market sectors, and has served as general manager for the company’s
Pontoon Names President, APAC
Pontoon, a global leader in workforce solutions, has named Rishi Kapoor as president, APAC. Mr. Kapoor will be responsible for driving sales and operational delivery for Pontoon across India, China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australasia and the broader Asia region. He has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience across diverse industry sectors including
Korn Ferry Partners with Career Connections
Korn/Ferry International has formed a partnership with Career Connections, a talent consulting firm in East Africa. The new alliance has been created to improve both firms’ ability to deliver recruiting services and talent consulting in Africa and for African headquartered clients internationally. “This alliance will allow Korn/Ferry to more successfully serve our global clients in
Executive Hiring Prospects Remain High
Executive hiring prospects remain high with about 59 percent of employers selectively or significantly increasing executive hiring for the balance of 2013 and 2014 according to Claymore Partners‘ Executive Talent Market Survey. The outlook expressed by unemployed executives is also significantly less optimistic than employed executives and is consistent with their perspectives in January 2013.
Lonergan Partners Finds CMO for Talari Networks
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Kevin Gavin as chief marketing officer of Talari Networks. The search was lead by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Gavin previously served as CMO of ShoreTel. “Kevin is one of the world’s best technology marketing executives. He has special skills in building and supporting channel networks for companies like Talari,”
eQuest Continues to Grow Big Data Recruitment Suite
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has accumulated another 50 million job board and social media candidate performance records making its database the largest candidate performance collective in the world. eQuest collects and stores these statistics as part of its Big Data Recruitment Suite. The data is used to calculate and
IIC Partners Appoints New Executive Director
IIC Partners has appointed Christine Hayward as its new executive director. Ms. Hayward previously served as the managing director, Asia Pacific, Middle East and emerging markets at the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Ms. Hayward stated: “I am delighted to be joining IIC Partners as its executive director. I look forward to being able
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in NY
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Steven Wilk as a managing director in its New York office. With more than 30 years in the technology field, Mr. Wilk was previously founder and president of technology-focused executive search firm Wilk Consulting. Gilbert Tweed International, established in 1975, is an executive search firm serving corporate
