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Academic Search Retained by Henry Ford College to Find Next President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been tapped by Henry Ford College (HFC) to lead in its search for a new president. Russ Kavalhuna left the school last year to become the president of Western Michigan University. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins are leading the assignment. Candidates will have a career that reflects the following
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Executive Director for the Carter Burden Network
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search was recently retained by the Carter Burden Network (CBN) to lead in its search for a new executive director. The firm seeks a collaborative, experienced and innovative executive director to advance the organization as it tackles the increasing needs of a growing client population. The executive director will drive
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 Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
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?
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
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
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.
Heidrick & Struggles Records 5.9 Percent Q3 Revenue Increase
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted third quarter revenues of $278.6 million, a 5.9 percent increase compared to revenues of $263.2 million a year ago. The firm experienced revenue growth in On-Demand Talent, Heidrick Consulting, and Executive Search in the Americas and Asia Pacific, partially offset by a decrease in
Leadership Capital Group Fils Position for RS&H
Leadership Capital Group has placed Robert Bush as senior transit planner at Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. (RS&H). Mr. Bush has held different planning positions at companies such as HDR Engineering, Wilbur Smith Associates and LCK Consulting. RS&H is one of the leading facilities and infrastructure consulting firms in the U.S. Leadership Capital Group is
NonProfit HR Appoints Managing Director to Lead Executive Search
Nonprofit HR has appointed Dennis Sawyers as managing director of the firm's talent acquisition practice to lead the growth of its executive search, staffing and talent management services. The firm has expanded its talent acquisition practice to provide customized services and strategic solutions to its nonprofit clients' human capital needs. As a part of this
Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group Finds New CFO for Natera
Executive search firm SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES – TOFT GROUP, focusing exclusively on assignments for life sciences and healthcare companies, has placed Herman Rosenman as chief financial officer at Natera, Inc. Mr. Rosenman was SVP of finance and CFO of Gen-Probe, Inc. (currently, Hologic, Inc.), a molecular diagnostic company. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford
eQuest Opens in Shanghai and Singapore
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has opened offices in Shanghai, China and Singapore. eQuest has deep ties to the region's HR technological communities including Oracle, IBM, SAP as well as many local and regional HR software providers and job boards. “The offices are the culmination of many years of experience
Right Management Teams with Workfolio
Right Management, the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup, and Workfolio, a provider of personal branding websites, have established a partnership to offer personal website technology as part of Right Management's Career Transition and Outplacement services. The partnership will offer Workfolio's personal website technology platform as part of Right Management's Outplacement solutions worldwide. “Right
The Qualifind Group Adds New Partner to Lead ExeqFind
The QualiFind Group has added Gabriel Gonzalez-Saavedra as a partner. He will lead the firm’s retained executive search practice – ExeQfind. Mr. Gonzalez-Saavedra previously served as executive search manager, U.S., Mexico and Latin America, at boutique firm Barbachano International. His focus is on Mexico and the Latin America region and includes recruiting for the retail,
DHR Fills Positions For Denver Zoo Foundation
DHR International has placed Shannon Block as president/CEO and Christopher Harvey as chief development officer of the Denver Zoological Foundation. The searches were led by executive vice president Mary Lee Montague. Ms. Block most recently served as CEO of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. Mr. Harvey previously served as vice president of development at Livewell Colorado.
The Segal Group Acquires Waters Consulting
HR-consulting firm The Segal Group has acquired The Waters Consulting Group, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Waters Consulting Group, founded in 1976, has experience in the field of public sector human resources and compensation consulting. Clients are primarily municipalities and public authorities. “This acquisition significantly expands Segal’s resources and client base
Robert Half Posts Q4 Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2013 revenues of $1.08 billion, a small increase from revenues of $1.03 billion during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company earned $66.9 million, or $.49 per share, up from $58.3 million, or 42 cents per share, during the same period a year earlier.
IACPR Names Kathleen Kennedy and Gary Preston as Co-Chairs
The International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruiters (IACPR) has named Kathleen Kennedy, head of Americas recruiting delivery for UBS and Gary Preston, founder of Preston & Partners Talent Solutions as board co-chairs. A leader in the talent acquisition community, Ms. Kennedy brings extensive expertise in organizational planning and development, professional and campus recruitment, assessment,
Adicio to Create Job Sites by Gulf News
Gulf News, the UAE’s leading English Newspaper, has selected Adicio Inc. as technology partner for its new specialized classifieds websites focusing on the careers, real estate and general classified markets. Adicio is a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies. “We are glad to be able to assist Gulf News with their
Kelly Services Posts Flat Growth for the Quarter and Year
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 totaling $1.4 billion, a one percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter of 2013. The company posted earnings from operations of $9.7 million, compared to $9.6 million a year ago. For the full year, Kelly Services posted revenues
Heidrick & Struggles to Name Wolstencroft as its Next Chief Executive
Sources close to the executive search committee at Heidrick & Struggles have said they expect the firm to name Tracy R. Wolstencroft as its next chief executive after an exhaustive, months-long hunt to find a new leader. Mr. Wolstencroft, a 25-year former Goldman Sachs executive who was managing director and head of Goldman's municipal finance
ManpowerGroup Posts Revenue Increase
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.3 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 2013, an increase of one percent from $5.2 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company's earnings jumped to $101.2 million, or $1.25 per share, in the quarter from $53.3, or 68 cents per share, a year ago. Annual revenue dropped to $20.3
Barracuda Group Strengthens Staff with New Director
Barracuda Group has added Emma Porteous as a director. With over 20 years of executive search experience, Ms. Porteous spent nine years as a partner with Heidrick & Struggles where she worked with the firm's U.K. retail, hospitality and leisure practices. Earlier in her career she spent time with Korn Ferry and PA Consulting Group.
DavenportMajor Tapped to Lead Search for Soitec
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Soitec to lead its search for a new vice president of North America sales operations. Soitec is a France-based leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for energy and electronics. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
SPMB Names Four New Partners
SPMB, formerly known as Schweichler Price Mullarkey and Barry, a technology-focused executive search firm, has announced the promotion of four new partners to its senior management team. Eamonn Tucker, Michael Doonan and Sean Lucq, all long time employees of the firm, have been promoted. The fourth partner, Todd Greenhalgh, joined the firm through SPMB’s acquisition
Fairfield Partners Completes Search for Vena Solutions
Fairfield Partners has placed Tim Stanley as vice president of professional services at Toronto-based Vena Solutions. Mr. Stanley previously served as president of Broadstreet Data. Vena Solutions is a provider of mid-market and high end SaaS performance management solutions. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders in the
Benchmark Executive Search Promotes Managing Partner
Benchmark Executive Search has promoted Phoebe Henderson to managing partner where she will lead the firm's day-to-day activities. She will work closely with Jeremy King, managing partner and co-founder of Benchmark. Ms. Henderson first joined Benchmark in 2012 and was initially responsible for end-to-end search execution, client development and expanding the firm's federal IT practice
ThinkHR Acquires HR that Works
ThinkHR has acquired HR That Works (HRTW), an HR platform that provides a wide array of training and advisory services. The merger will enable ThinkHR to expand its expertise into the property and casualty market and broaden its online resource library with video content and additional reference material. As part of the acquisition, Don Phin,
Pageup People Strenthgens Staff with Globa CMO
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has appointed Anthony J. James as its global chief marketing officer. In this new role, Mr. James will leverage more than 25 years of international sales and marketing experience to drive the firm's marketing strategy and identify and lead new market opportunities. His experiences spans marketing, sales and
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for AARP
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by AARP Services, Inc. to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive. John Wider, who has held the position since 2008, has announced his retirement at the end of the year. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38
ZRG Partners Acquires Assets of SportSearch
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has acquired certain assets of SPORTSEARCH and added Mark Tudi as managing director. Mr. Tudi will head the firm’s global sports & entertainment practice and focus on continuing to service clients in the sports and entertainment sector. SPORTSEARCH, based in Phoenix, has
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director to Open Dallas Office
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has appointed Matrice Ellis-Kirk as managing director in the firm's board of directors practice. With more than 18 years of executive search experience, Ms. Ellis-Kirk will continue her work in the boardroom, focusing on governance and recruiting. Additionally, she will build a new presence for the
The Mobility Factor: Senior Executives and Recruiters Share Confident Outlook for 2014
The 2014 Global Executive Outlook Survey released by BlueSteps and the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) reveals that 51 percent of senior executives hold a positive outlook for the global executive job market for 2014, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year. The remaining 36 percent of senior executives shared a neutral
Diversified Search Names Edie Fraser Vice Chair
Diversified Search has named Edie Fraser as a vice chair. "We are very fortunate to have someone of Edie's stature and national reputation to help us grow and expand our businesses," said Judith M. von Seldeneck, founder, chairman and CEO. "Edie had a distinguished career before she joined Diversified seven years ago, having started several
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Healthcare Sector
Global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Mindy Kairey to its healthcare sector practice in Chicago. Ms. Kairey previously served as a business advisor at MSK Ventures, where she counseled private equity firms, new business ventures, and traditional corporations. Previously, she spent several years as a partner in the health and life sciences
Korn Ferry Finds CEO for Bermuda Tourism Authority
Korn Ferry has placed Bill Hanbury as the new chief executive officer of Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA). Mr. Hanbury previously served as CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area. Bermuda Tourism Authority was created in December 2013 as a result of the Government determining that the management of tourism should be placed
Human Capital Institute Partners with KellyOCG
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) haspartnered with KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly Services, Inc., to deliver its strategic workforce planning courses to various locations in Europe throughout 2014. Through this partnership, HCI can help more employers around the world access the insight and best practices. “Our SWP certification is an important career
Horton Enters Polish Market
Horton International has entered the Polish market with the addition of Executive People Sp. z o.o. Under a license agreement, Executive People Sp. z o.o., which recruits senior management and managerial staff for Polish and international companies, will continue its operations under the brand Horton International. Executive People, spun off from the People Group, will
Friisberg & Partners Adds Norway-Based Esholdt Executive Search to Network
Friisberg & Partners International has added Oslo, Norway-based firm Esholdt Executive Search to its network of firms. Esholdt Executive Search AS was founded in 2007 by Lars Esholdt, who has more than 20 years’ experience of executive search. He was executive search research manager at Christen Dalum (IIC) and a founding partner of ISCO Group.
