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Morgan Samuels Company Recruits CFO for Charge Infrastructure
Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company has placed Nat Krishnamurti as the new CFO of Charge Infrastructure, backed by Arena Investors, LP. Jarrod Gray and Allison Trippetti led the assignment. With over two decades of senior financial leadership experience across industrial, technology, and life-sciences sectors, Mr. Krishnamurti brings deep expertise in corporate finance, treasury, investor relations, and
Peña Search Seeking Executive Director for To Be Like Me
Peña Search is currently seeking a new executive director for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira are leading the assignment. With high demand for its core program(s) for school-aged children and ample opportunities to engage with corporations desiring to utilize more inclusive business practices, the next executive
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
Women’s Representation in the C-Suites Declines as Gender Parity Remains Elusive
In March of 2024, S&P Global published an alarming report: for the first time in two decades, C-suite women lost seats in the S&P Total Market Index. In 2022, women held 12.2 percent of the 15,000 C-suite positions across publicly traded U.S. firms. However, this regressed to just 11.8 percent by the end of 2023. While
Cornerstone International Fills Sales Position for Rocky Mountaineer
Cornerstone International Group, a network of executive search firms, has placed Patrick Ryan as the director of sales for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, for Rocky Mountaineer, known globally for providing luxury rail experiences through Western Canada. He takes over from Lesley Peden, who was also recruited by CIG London three years ago
Ultimate Software Selected by Cineplex Entertainment
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has partnered with Cineplex Entertainment for use of its cloud-based UltiPro human capital management (HCM) tools. Cineplex Entertainment operates 161 theaters with 1,630 screens in all 10 Canadian provinces. “We like the higher level of functionality that we now have with UltiPro, and working
Caldwell Partners Posts 39 Percent Revenue Spike
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2014 first quarter revenues of $10.3 million, up 39 percent compared to $7.41 million the prior year. U.S. revenues increased 46 percent (39 percent excluding an eight percent favorable variance from exchange rate fluctuations), driven primarily by increased search volumes, partially offset by fewer average
Technology Leaders and Monster Launch Job Board for Veterans
Leaders from top U.S. technology industry trade associations and Monster have jointly launched
RenaudFoster Retained by Perley Rideau Veteran’s Healthcare
RenaudFoster has been recently selected by Perley Rideau Veteran's Health Care to lead in a search for a new chief operating officer. Perley Rideau is an advanced healthcare organization for veterans in the greater Ottawa area. RenaudFoster is a bilingual executive search firm a longest-established search firm in Ottawa.
Addison Group Expands Executive Search Services Into Oklahoma City
Addison Group, a provider of professional staffing services, has expanded its executive search division into the Oklahoma City market. Currently the firm's recruiting division operates in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Schaumburg, IL. “We saw a clear opportunity to leverage Addison Group's already strong finance & accounting division, by offering the executive search vertical,” said
Russell Reynolds Associates Furthers Video Capabilities with Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc., a global provider of cloud managed video services, has said that Russell Reynolds Associates has acquired a wide range of Glowpoint network management services to support its expanded use of video collaboration around the world. As part of a three-year service agreement, Glowpoint now provides a complete package of video collaboration network services
Buller Group Appoints President of Cleared Human Capital Solutions Business Unit
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has named James M. Monastero as executive vice president of The Buller Group and president of its cleared human capital solutions business unit. As president, Mr. Monastero will focus his expertise on integrating and customizing the business unit's two primary services, security-clearance recruiting and subcontracting,
Work&Partners Completes Search for Capgemini Financial Services
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Michael Dimopoulos as a principal with Capgemini Financial Services UK. Mr. Dimopoulos was formerly the capital markets partner at Kentavros Technology Partners, where he provided consulting services to HSBC Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration
CTPartners Names Managing Partner Of Middle East And North Africa
CTPartners has appointed Robert Wilder as managing partner of Middle East and North Africa. He will be based in the firm's Dubai office. Mr. Wilder joins the firm from Spencer Stuart where he spent nearly 12 years. His search experience recently has been focused on emerging and growth markets and he has conducted searches in
Pearson Partners Opens New Office in Houston Adds VP
Pearson Partners International has opened a new office in Houston and added Chris Reinsvold as a new vice president. Mr. Reinsvold has over 25 years of management experience in the energy industry, primarily in upstream oil and gas and the oilfield equipment and services sectors. Most recently, he was an executive search consultant with Preng
Trilogy Leading CEO Search for Pivot Learning Centers
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected to lead a CEO search for Pivot Learning Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing public education through the transformation of education systems, cultures, and leaders. Chuck Pappalardo will handle the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. “The CEO opening comes at a pivotal time in
PeopleFluent Adds SVP Business Development
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has named Chauncey Kupferschmid as senior vice president of sales and business development. Based in Palo Alto, Mr. Kupferschmid will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company's talent management, vendor management and workforce planning and analytics product lines in North America and will also
Recruiting Outlook Remains Stable into New Year
Caution remains a staple in recruitment plans, according to CareerBuilder's annual forecast, which shows that debt issues in Washington may continue to play a part in impeding a more accelerated jobs recovery. Twenty-four percent of companies reported that they will add full-time, permanent employees in 2014, down two percentage points from 2013. Nearly one in
Caldwell Partners Raises $3.4 Million in Private Placement
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has entered into subscription agreements with senior search professionals, officers and directors of the company for the purchase of common shares on a private placement basis. Under the terms of the transaction, Caldwell is to issue in aggregate approximately four million shares of its common stock at
Korn Ferry Appoints President for the Americas
Korn Ferry has appointed Doug Charles as president of the Americas. He will be based out the firm’s Reston office and report to CEO Gary Burnison. Previously, Mr. Charles spent 15 years with Capgemini in a number of executive roles, including leading the North American National Industry Groups and president of Capgemini's Government Solutions business.
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Synthetic Genomics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Jon Getzinger as chief sales and marketing officer, Genovia Bio Division of Synthetic Genomics Inc. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Prior to joining Genovia Bio, Mr. Getzinger served as chief sales and marketing officer at Ocean Nutrition Canada. “Jon brings a track record of success in
Allen + Associates Names Managing Director
Allen + Associates Executive Search has named Rob Waite as managing director. He executes searches across a wide range of disciplines, including chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers, general managers, directors and functional heads of marketing, sales, supply chain/logistics, finance and human resources. Mr. Waite’s career experiences include senior executive positions with
Europe Takes Lead in Global Talent War
The U.S. is falling behind Europe in producing, retaining and attracting talent, according to the first edition of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The Index, which was published by INSEAD and based on research co-conducted with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI) and in partnership with Adecco Group, highlights how vital talent
Martin Partners Fills Sales/Marketing Post for Plano Molding
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Benjamin Harvey to the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing at Plano Molding Company. Mr. Harvey was previously VP, Asia-Pacific at Parfums de Coeur/llex Consumer Products Group. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75 percent market-share in the U.S. Chicago-headquartered
TalentRise Helping Employers Comply with New Laws on Hiring Vets and Disabled Workers
TalentRISE, a Chicago-based management consulting company focused on recruitment, is applying its expertise to help companies employing veterans and disabled talent comply with new regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance. The new laws have required federal contractors and subcontractors to affirmatively recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals
Stephen James Associates Continues Expansion
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has expanded its services into the New York and Arizona markets. The new office openings are part of a larger, nation-wide expansion that has been occurring over the last year and will continue through 2014. The company will also build on its existing presence
Korn Ferry Adds to EMEA Team
Korn/Ferry has added Bernhard Raschke as senior client partner and head of the firm's EMEA supply chain practice. Mr. Raschke has over 20 years of international experience both in management and talent consulting projects within supply chain. “We are delighted that Bernhard has decided to join Korn/Ferry,” said Bernard Zen-Ruffinen, Korn/Ferry EMEA president. “His leading
Retaining Talent a Main Concern Heading into 2014
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has found that HR professionals are most concerned with engaging and retaining employees (48 percent), developing leaders and managing skills gaps (45 percent), and recruiting the best employees (41 percent). As they seek to make their HR organization strategic, sound data and analytics (54 percent), and integration
Development Resources Fills Position for National Park Foundation
Development Resources, Inc. (DRi) has placed Jay Zeiler as the new director of major and planned gifts for the National Park Foundation. Mr. Zeiler previously was the assistant director of individual giving at St. Albans School. The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through private
Odgers Berndtson Finds CEO for the Council of Lloyd
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has recruited Inga Beale as chief executive officer of the Council of Lloyd. Simon Hayes, partner in the U.K., and Pat Corey, partner and head of the U.S. insurance practice, completed the assignment. Most recently, Ms. Beale has been group chief executive of Canopius, the prominent Lloyd's managing agent. Lloyd's
CTPartners Adds Recruiter To Life Sciences And Healthcare Practice
CTPartners has appointed Susan Baldwin as a partner in the firm's life sciences and healthcare practice. She will be based in the Chicago office. Ms. Baldwin has placed senior level executives in health insurance and pharmacy benefit management companies, as well as emerging health services companies serving both payers and providers. She was previously with
Sucherman Consulting Names CEO
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, will name Erik Sorenson CEO of the firm effective January 1, 2014. Stuart Sucherman will continue his active leadership role as chairman of SCG, while turning over day-to-day management to Mr. Sorenson, the new majority owner of the
WorkDay Appoints Chief HR Officer
Workday, Inc., a leader in enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance, has appointed Ashley Goldsmith as the company's chief human resources officer. Prior to joining Workday, Ms. Goldsmith served as CHRO and executive vice president at Polycom. Preceding Polycom, she was senior vice president of human resources, corporate communications, and environmental health and
AESC President Set to Retire
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has said that Peter Felix will be retiring in December 2014. Mr. Felix has held the role of president with the organization since 1988. Under his guidance the AESC has developed education and training programs, promoted best practices and professionalism in executive search and expanded its membership around
