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Kirk Palmer Associates Places Chief Commercial Officer at PetSmart
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has recruited Jesica Duarte as executive vice president and chief commercial officer of PetSmart. Dana Levine, Suzannah Brown, and Jennifer Riemer led the assignment. “Jesica is a strategic and growth-minded leader, with an impressive career tenure working across successful retail brands,” said Ken Hicks, president and CEO of PetSmart. “She has
Hiring for Impact: Aligning Talent with Your Organization’s Mission
Your non-profit is more than an organization—it’s a mission-driven movement with a purpose. So why are you hiring people who only punch the clock, asked ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall. “The days of simply checking off a resume for the right years of experience are over,” he said. “You’re not just looking for a new employee; you’re
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
PE Operating Partners Integrate New Role In Value Creation
After a sluggish year for PE hiring, executive recruiters are beginning to see the pace of staffing mandates pick up across private equity. This, say search consultants, is coming at a time when the sector’s approach to talent is growing ever more complex. According to chief talent officers at PE firms and their portfolio companies,
Korn Ferry Adds to Leadership and Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Andrés Tapia as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting as part of its diversity, inclusion, and talent optimization practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry's Chicago office. Mr. Tapia comes to Korn/Ferry from Diversity Best Practices, a diversity and inclusion think-tank and consultancy, where he acted as president and
Eames Consulting Adds Three Search Consultants
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has appointed Dinsdale Bowen-Wright as a consultant, Karen Rayment as principal consultant to its U.K. office and Jassica Sun as a consultant to its Singapore office. Ms. Bowen-Wright joins the U.K. compliance division from Real Staffing, part of the S3 Group, where he spent two years focused on the recruitment
Parker Executive Search Fills Post for U.S. Olympic Committee Foundation
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has placed Jon Denney as the new chief development officer and president for the United States Olympic Committee Foundation. The Foundation, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO., is an independent nonprofit corporation created as an endowment for sports in the Olympic Movement in the United States. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches
Buck Consultants Introduces New App
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, is now offering Buck on the Go, a new iPad app that provides access to thought leadership materials on its website. Now available in the iTunes App Store, the app provides Buck Consultants' most recent news, published articles, white papers, client success
Korn Ferry Adds To Leadership And Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Dan Plunkett as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting. He will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Plunkett joins Korn/Ferry from Mercer, where he was global leader for the Mercer Delta CEO and board effectiveness practice. Working closely with clients like Hewlett Packard, British Telecom and
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Chicago Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Anne Belec and Clare Metcalf to its Chicago office. Ms. Belec serves as a member of the firm's industrial/natural resources sector and Ms. Metcalf joins its corporate officers sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Ms.Belec was CEO of Mosaic Group, a business and brand
Ferguson Partners Finds Chief for Washington Real Estate Trust
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has placed Paul T. McDermott as president and chief executive officer of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT). Mr. McDermott comes to WRIT from The Rockefeller Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., where he served as SVP and managing director and headed up the
Monster Co-Chairing NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative
Monster has announced that it is co-chairing the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Veterans Employment Initiative and powering its online community and job board. Monster developed the online career site and the tools within it that veterans and employers will be using. Those tools include the online community itself, and, for veterans, a Military Skills
Paychex to Enter Brazilian Market
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, and Sao Paulo-based Semco Partners have created a joint venture agreement to expand Paychex’s services into Brazil. Semco Partners is a portfolio management and investment company with a niche for helping market-leading businesses successfully enter the Brazilian market.
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director to Board Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Greg Lau as managing director in its board of directors practice. With more than 30 years of corporate governance experience, Mr. Lau will advise chairmen, chief executive officers, and nominating and governance committees on board composition, assessment, and recruiting. He previously served as executive
Boardroom Diversity Still Lagging
According to a recent report released by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), women and minorities have made no real gains in the boardrooms of corporate America. The study, titled Missing Pieces: Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards, 2012 Alliance for Board Diversity Census, in the Fortune 100, women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Marketing Position for Questar Assessment
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has recruited Diane Glass as the new director of marketing at Questar Assessment, Inc. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Mrs. Glass was previously the associate director of product marketing within the assessment division
Insperity Launches New Mobile App
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched a mobile application (app) that provides on-the-go access to the Employee Service Center (ESC), an online platform for Insperity customers to access human resources-related information. The new app gives users mobile accessibility to the most commonly used ESC features, such as paycheck
Leadership Capital Group Adds New Partner to Open Austin Office
Leadership Capital Group has added Clement J. Wigger as partner. In his new role, Mr. Wigger will open the firm’s Austin office while strengthening its Latin America practice. Mr. Wigger has recruited in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and other key markets in the region. He previously founded his own firm, which was designed to meet the
SABA Announces New CEO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as its president and chief executive officer; he will also serve as a member of the firm's board of directors. “The board is very impressed with the strategic vision, operational excellence, and business performance Shawn has demonstrated as interim CEO,” said Bill
680 Partners Finds Chief for SocialFlow
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Jim Anderson as chief executive officer of SocialFlow. Ross Freeman, CEO of 680 Partners, completed the assignment. Mr. Anderson brings nearly 25 years of experience in technology, social media and telecommunications companies. He most recently served the chief operating officer at Vitrue. SocialFlow is a social marketing optimization technology
SumTotal Systems and SkillSoft Unveil New Talent Solution
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, and SkillSoft, an SaaS provider of e-learning content, technology and services, have introduced a talent solution that allows customers to deliver relevant, in-context learning and talent content to employees so they can get improve at their jobs in real time. Now, Skillsoft content assets, including
Signium Makes New Additions to its Board of Directors
Signium International has made three new additions to its board of directors for 2013. The organization welcomed two new directors: Adolfo Gonzales, managing partner in Lima, Peru; and Horst Neller, managing partner in Düsseldorf, Germany. Additionally, Vito Bialla, managing partner in San Francisco, is serving as an advisor to the board. Ignacio Bao, president of
Spencer Stuart Finds Executive Director for Chicago PSAC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Toni Irving, Ph.D., to serve as the first executive director of the Chicago Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC). Dr. Irving, who most recently served as deputy chief of staff for Governor Pat Quinn, chair of the State of Illinois Human Services Commission and co-chair of the Poverty Elimination
SilkRoad Raises 16 Million in Financing
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has secured $16 million in growth financing, bringing total funds raised to $145 million. Investors include Foundation Capital, Intel Capital, Azure Capital Partners, Keating Capital and Crosslink Ventures. This new funding will be used to fuel ongoing product innovation across SilkRoad’s life suite talent management software to
51job Posts 12 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB404.4 million (U.S. $65.9 million), an increase of 12.2 percent from revenues of RMB360.4 million for the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues for the second quarter of 2013 were RMB269.5 million (U.S. $43.9 million), representing
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Supply Chain and Operations Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Brad Berke as global practice managing partner leading the firm's supply chain and operations practice. Previously, Mr. Berke led the North America supply chain and operations practice for the firm. "How companies approach and manage their global supply chain operations is different today than it was
Jobvite Improves Senior Staff with New Hire
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has appointed Skip Hilton as vice president of business development. Mr. Hilton joins the Jobvite executive team with more than 15 years of business to business enterprise experience and will be instrumental in driving the company’s long-term business development goals. He joins Jobvite after several years as VP
Robert Half Reports Revenues Holding Steady
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted second quarter 2013 revenues of $1.06 billion, a slight increase from revenues of $1.03 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Net income for the company was $63.1 million, or $.46 per share, compared to earnings of $45.3 million, or $.32 per share, last year. “Robert Half saw continued
Morgan Samuels Fills CFO Post for One Call Care Management
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Kevin P. English as chief financial officer of One Call Care Management. One Call Care Management, formerly One Call Medical, helps manage workers’ compensation claims by providing fast connections to quality high-end diagnostic radiology and neurodiagnostics providers nationwide. The company is owned by the private
AESC Forms Alliance with Cluen
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has established a renewed partnership with Cluen Corporation, a provider of recruitment software. The continuation of the partnership will allow AESC member firms to access Encore, Cluen’s seventh-generation recruitment software. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership as the exclusive global search software partner of the AESC,” said
CDI Corp. Posts Sluggish Q2 Results
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $263.4 million, a decline of four percent from revenues of $274.4 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported second quarter 2013 net income of $3.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.0 million, or $0.25 per
Russell Reynolds Associates Finds CEO for Tejon Ranch Co.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Gregory S. Bielli as president and chief executive officer of Tejon Ranch Co. Mr. Bielli comes to Tejon Ranch most recently from Newland Communities, one of the country's largest and most successful master planned community developers, where he was president of its western region.
SuccessFactors Implemented by UST Global
SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced that UST Global, an information technology and solution services company for Global 1000 enterprises, has implemented SuccessFactors Recruiting to improve its selection and hiring process. Shawn Price, president, SuccessFactors, SAP Cloud, said: “Today’s businesses face tough competition across the globe, and our
HVS Executive Search Opens Office in Thailand
HVS Executive Search has opened its first office in Thailand with a consulting and valuation location in Bangkok. Under managing director Daniel Voellm based in Hong Kong, Christian Pucher will head the firm’s new HVS Bangkok hotel consulting and valuation office. HVS Bangkok will offer hotel owners, operators, developers and investors in the region services
DICE Records Revenue Gain; Names New CEO
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $52 million, an increase of seven percent from $48.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. Net income fell to $8 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with $9.5 million, or 14 cents per share last year. Scot Melland,
