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The Emergence of the Chief AI Officer: What Leaders Need to Understand
Boards and CEOs are quickly realizing that AI isn’t just another tool—it’s becoming a foundational operating layer. That acceleration is forcing companies to rethink who sets priorities, manages risk, and turns experimentation into measurable value. Out of that pressure, a dedicated C-suite leader for enterprise AI strategy is starting to take shape. Not long ago,
Lindauer Acquires Pearl Street Collective
Lindauer has acquired Boston-based Pearl Street Collective. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition forms an executive search partnership that will build on both firms’ strong commitment to the non-profit sector and create new possibilities for organizations in search of the mission-driven talent essential to their success. “Pearl Street understands that executive search
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
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
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Spencer Stuart’s U.S. Board Index: Shift to Specialized Leadership and Diversity Milestone in S&P 500 Boards
Spencer Stuart’s 39th annual U.S. Board Index reveals that 59 percent of the 406 new independent directors appointed to S&P boards in 2024 possess chief executive or financial expertise, highlighting a shift towards specialized leadership amid low boardroom turnover. Despite this, the report emphasizes the need for boards to embrace proactive refreshment strategies to stay
Recruiting Firm Fuel Talent Opens Doors
Veteran executive recruiter Shauna Swerland has launched Fuel Talent. The company is the result of Ms. Swerland’s acquisition of the already existing Seattle office of Glocap Search, a New York City-based executive search firm where she was a partner for 10 years. Ms. Swerland will hold the role of founder and CEO of Fuel Talent.
Pinstripe & Ochre House Names Chief HR Officer
Pinstripe & Ochre House, an independent provider of global talent acquisition and strategic talent management solutions, has tapped Jane Bilcock to serve as its executive vice president and chief human resources officer. In this role, Ms. Bilcock is responsible for shaping the global human resources function to support the organization’s continued growth and further its
Simply Hired Adds Former Yahoo! Product Management Executive
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has appointed Connie Lee Schiefer as senior vice president of product management. Ms. Schiefer, who previously held executive product roles at Intel and Yahoo!, will be responsible for driving all product strategy for Simply Hired's job search engine and performance-based recruitment advertising platform. James
Taplow Group Strengthens Austrilian Operations
The Taplow Group, a global executive search and human resource consulting organization, has increased its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Taplow Group (Australia) was established by managing partner Peter Tanner, a founder of Tanner Menzies in 1988. Recently, new partners joined Mr. Tanner: Geoff Hopkins and Ian Stacy, who were also Tanner Menzies recruiters. “Taplow
The People at Work PTE LTD Acquires Major Stake in StratSearchAsia
Singapore-based executive search firm The People at Work Pte Ltd has successfully acquired a major stake in StratSearchAsia, a boutique firm headquartered in the Philippines. The new entity began operating as TPW International (Philippines) Inc since the start of 2014 and continues to provide executive search for senior-level appointments, as well as assessment, development and
Daversa Partners Finds New CTO for Time Inc.
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Colin Bodell as chief technology officer of Time Inc. Mr. Bodell previously served as vice president of the digital store platform at Amazon. Time Inc., a division of Time Warner, is one of the largest branded media companies in the world. Daversa Partners specializes in the placement of
JobVite Partners with HireRight
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, announced the availability of a pre-integrated solution with HireRight, a leader in on-demand employment screening tools. The pre-integrated solution simplifies the recruiting process by allowing Jobvite users to order and manage their background checks and drug tests within the Jobvite Hire Application. “The talent pool is shrinking globally
Sheffield Haworth Adds Head of Retail Financial Services
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Tom Putrim in Chicago as managing director, head of retail financial services | The Americas. Mr. Putrim will continue to develop his relationships in the U.S. with community and regional banks, as well as work closely with James Isaacs in London to develop key trans-Atlantic relationships in the retail banking,
CTPartners Signs Letter Of Intent To Purchase Sydney-Based Johnson
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Johnson, an independent executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia. Johnson works with clients in the financial services, legal and professional services, technology and communications, consumer and industrial sectors. The firm also specializes in leadership advisory services with CEO and
DHR International Adds EVP In Atlanta
DHR International has added Steve Godwin as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. He will be part of DHR’s industrial and private equity practice groups. Mr. Godwin founded and managed Godwin Search Group (GSG), an Atlanta based retained search firm from 2003-2013. Prior to his time at GSG, he worked for Norman Broadbent
The Onstott Group Fills Sales Position for PayTronix
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Jim McLoughlin as vice president of sales at Paytronix Systems, Inc. Mr. McLoughlin previously served as a principal at Heritage Consulting Group. Paytronix is a provider of loyalty, gift, and email solutions.Founded in 1987, The Onstott Group focuses on executive search assignments for software, semiconductor, telecommunications, manufacturing,
BoardSource Launches Expanded Online Board Recruitment Center
BoardSource has launched an expanded online Board Recruitment Center that includes free board recruitment job postings for BoardSource members in LinkedIn's new Volunteer Marketplace. According to the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, almost one-third of chief executives report that they do not have the right board members to effectively govern their organizations. The expanded Board Recruitment
FlexJobs Mobile App Chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. (CRS), a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has had it's FlexJobs App chosen by Windows Phone Marketplace. “The FlexJobs App is being integrated with the CRSCO.com website and will enhance our US online recruiting initiatives,” said Michael Golde, chief financial officer of Corporate Resource Services, Inc. “Corporate Resource Services
Boyden Strengthens Presence in Boston
Executive search firm Boyden has added Lissa Conn as a partner and Paul Moran as a managing director in its Boston office. Both will focus on the technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Ms. Conn brings in-depth experience as a recruiter in the technology and healthcare sectors and has held a variety of positions in
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Philadelphia Office
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has promoted Alyse Bodine to principal-in-charge of the firm's Philadelphia office. Ms. Bodine has been with the firm for nearly 10 years and has served on numerous high profile assignments over her tenure. In addition to her role as Philadelphia office head, she is a member of the
Preston & Partners Fills Marketing Position for Dentek
Preston & Partners Talent Solutions has placed Bret Ocholik as vice president of marketing and chief marketing officer at DenTek Oral Care. The search was led by Morristown, New Jersey based partner, Hayes Reilly. Mr. Ocholik formerly served as VP of marketing and innovation at Jack Links’s. A portfolio company of TSG Consumer Partners, DenTek
JobErate Restructures Leadership
Joberate has announces that Michael Beygelman has been appointed company CEO. The current CEO Jukka Pekonen will remain with Joberate in a leadership role as the company's co-founder and head of European business development, while Aki Kakko, will assume the role of co-founder and head of product. The existing Joberate leadership team will continue to
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
