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How to Embrace AI Before It’s Too Late
While artificial intelligence is exciting, its rapid growth is also raising concerns. Recently, the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, warned that “AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs – and spike unemployment to 10-20 percent in the next one to five years.” Likewise, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufmann recently cautioned the company’s employees and freelancers: “AI is
City Year Selects Shelli Herman and Associates to Lead SVP/Executive Director Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been retained by City Year to lead in its search for a senior vice president and executive director. The organization is seeking an innovative, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the senior on-site executive. The position offers the right candidate the chance to play a key role in
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 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
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?
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
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
A Look at How the Aging Workforce Has Positive Benefits
It’s a fact, the global workforce is aging. In Lithuania in 2024, for the first time more people will retire than enter the job market. Harvard Business Review found that in Germany, Japan, and Italy, the 55+ cohort accounts for 25 percent or more of the workforce, and according to a Bain & Company study,
Warren Partners and Judith Nicol Join Forces
Executive search firm Warren Partners has joined forces with Judith Nicol. Ms. Nicol, who set up Athene Leadership Coaching, and her colleagues offer clients a service enabling leaders to identify and work on key priorities for their own development and for their businesses. The coaching team provides services such as leadership flexibility, stakeholder management, how
Preston & Partners Adds Business Development Director
Preston & Partners has announced that Marc Garofalo has joined the firm as business development partner and will be working out of the firm’s Charlotte, NC office. Mr. Garofalo was previously with Anteo Executive Search and brings a sales and client leadership expertise to the practice. Gary Preston, the firm’s founder, said “We are thrilled
Accretive Solutions Expands Staff With New EVP
Staffing and outsourcing firm Accretive Solutions has named Jeff Yehle as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The appointment follows the firm’s acquisition scheme over the past two years adding Adams Harris and Pentad Group to the firm’s portfolio. Mr. Yehle’s 20-year background includes key senior management positions with Aon Corporation, Manpower, Monster.com,
B.E. Smith to Find CEO for Chesapeake Medical Solutions
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected to lead a national chief executive officer search for Chesapeake Medical Solutions in Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Medical provides urgent care services, occupational health, sports medicine and laboratory services to Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Peninsula residents at three different locations with a fourth set to open in 2014.
Cornerstone OnDemand Records Q2 Revenue Spike
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the second quarter of 2013 of $44.3 million, a 66 percent increase compared to $26.7 million recorded during the same period in 2012. Bookings, which the firm defines as gross revenue plus the change in deferred revenue for the period, were $48.9 million
CTPartners Posts Flat Q2 Revenue
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted second quarter revenues of $34.2 million, a one percent drop from $33.8 million in the prior year’s first quarter. North American revenue increased 1.7 percent to $21.7 million; EMEA was up 24.5 percent at $8.3 million, including a $0.9 million contribution from Augmentum Consulting Ltd; and Latin America was relatively
RIVS Secures $2 Million in Funding
RIVS, a Chicago-based early stage company, has received $2 million Series A round financing. Companies such as AECOM, Porter Airlines, Careerbuilder’s Personified, and SolarCity use RIVS’ patented cloud-based digital interviewing software to assess a job candidate’s communication abilities, attitude, and other soft skills significantly faster, leading to higher quality candidates in much less time. “While
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for ReelzChannel TV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Bill Rosolie as a new senior vice president of advertising sales of ReelzChannel TV. Mr. Rosolie was previously executive vice president of advertising sales, digital and advanced platforms at Amc Networks. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives and board directors for media, entertainment and technology companies.
The Eastridge Group Names President
The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies has appointed Seth Stein as its new president. Since 2009, Mr. Stein has been president of Abbott Staffing Group (Abbott), an Eastridge subsidiary. He has also served as EVP of Eastridge’s general services division. “Over the last 15 years, Seth has demonstrated meaningful leadership at every level in our
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Revenue Dip
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5 billion, a decrease of three percent from $5.2 billion report during the same period a year ago. The company reported earnings of $68.2 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared earnings of $41 million, or 51 cents per diluted share. ManpowerGroup chairman and CEO Jeffrey A. Joerres, said,
VIVO Opens Office in Salt Lake City
Vivo, an IT consulting, staffing, and executive search firm for Silicon Valley companies, has opened an office in Salt Lake City. This marks the company's third geographic region. “Taking into account geography, growth opportunity, workforce statistics and cost, Salt Lake City was the clear choice for our next office location,” said Marilyn Weinstein, Vivi founder
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for Office Depot
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Office Depot to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Korn/Ferry is conducting the search process with over 100 candidates currently under consideration. Office Depot provides core office supplies, the latest technology, school essentials, copy & print services, cleaning & breakroom products, and furniture to consumers, teachers
Talemetry Releases New Features for its Talent Software
Talemetry Inc. has announced the 2013 enhancement release of its cloud-based talent generation software. The Talemetry software enables employers to search and source candidates from multiple locations for multiple types of roles, improve candidate relationships, streamline job postings, build career sites, and deliver an optimal candidate experience, all from a single platform. New and updated
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Toronto Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Stephanie Sykes to its Toronto office. Ms. Sykes joins the firm's financial services practice where she will leverage her experience in private and public securities to advise clients in real estate, private capital, global banking and markets, and asset and wealth management. She also
de JAGER Executive Search Adds New Director
IIC Partners’ Australian affiliate, de JAGER Executive Search, has appointed Anne Stuckey as a director of the firm. Ms. Stuckey brings over 19 years of diversified global executive search experience with Boyden. She has completed search assignments across a range of sectors with a particular focus on the consumer/retail, industrial, technology and government industries. “I
Caldwell Partners Recruits President for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Lucy Hood as president and chief operating officer of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Ms. Hood formerly served as executive director of the Institute for Communication Technology Management at the University of Southern California. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the governing
Kforce Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced second quarter of 2013 revenue of $283.7 million, an increase of 3.5 percent from $274.1 million in revenues a year ago. The company reported net income of $6.9 million, or $0.21 per share, versus $3.1 million, or $0.09 per share, last year. David L.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $122 million in the second quarter, up 5.1 percent from $116.1 million in the 2012 second quarter. Year over year, net revenue increased 11.4 percent in the Americas and 6.5 percent in Asia Pacific (approximately nine percent on a constant currency basis),
True Expands San Francisco Operations
Executive recruiting firm True has expanded its San Francisco office, adding three new senior team members: Mark Jacobsen, Rhoda Longhenry and Mike Mangini. Mr. Jacobsen has been named a partner, specializing in product, marketing and engineering searches for companies in the consumer internet, ecommerce, mobile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors; prior to joining True, he founded
SAGE Human Capital Releases New Executive Search Tool
SAGE Human Capital, Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS) recruiting innovators for executive search at large global companies and venture-backed startups, has announced availability of SAGE SmartSource, a new managed research acceleration service that bolts on to an organization’s internal recruiting function. SmartSource delivers candidates who closely match requisition requirements and job descriptions more rapidly and cost-effectively than current
3P Consultants Fills Position for Thermax Limited
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Gajanan P Kulkarni as vice president – legal and company secretary at Thermax Limited. Mr. Kulkarni joins Thermax after a successful stint with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. as VP and head legal and company secretary. Thermax Limited provides a range of engineering solutions to the energy and
IIC Partners’ Frankfurt-Based Member Firm Ingeniam Adds New Partners
IIC Partners has announced that its Germany member firm ingeniam Executive Search & Human Capital Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, of Frankfurt, has appointed three new partners. Multilingual trained lawyer Susanna Tornyay joins with more than 20 years’ experience, including six in executive search. She will specialize in the financial services and legal sectors, with
Hudson Global Posts 16.3 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted second quarter 2013 revenues of $171.4 million, a decrease of 16.3 percent from the second quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $5.8 million as compared with net income of $0.4 million in the same period last year. “In the second quarter, our business began to stabilize and
Berkshire Associates Partners with Workplace Answers
Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, has partnered with Workplace Answers, a provider of interactive learning content and developer of learning management systems. For companies seeking to offer both individual and corporate-wide compliance training, this collaboration provides a library of interactive courses on
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for CohnReznick
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Stephen M. Wyss as a partner and leader of the retail and consumer products industry practice at CohnReznick in New York. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Mitch Bassler completed the search. Mr. Wyss was formerly the
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Philippines
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added its new member firm, Corporate Executive Search (CESI)/ (IRC Philippines), continuing its growth in the Asia Pacific region. CESI works across four main sectors at both the C-level and mid-management range. Grace Abella-Zata, president of CESI, said: “We are strongest in FMCG, which is a vibrant sector
DavenportMajor Taps CFO for Sotera Wireless
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Spring as chief financial officer for Sotera Wireless. Mr. Spring previously served as CFO ofVeracyte, Inc. Sotera Wireless is a San Diego-based medical device company dedicated to the development, marketing and sale of a new generation of comprehensive vital signs monitoring devices. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which
Capital Analytics Changes Name to Vestrics; Broadens Service
Capital Analytics is broadening its service offering with SaaS-based analytics software and changing its name to Vestrics. The firm helps companies isolate and measure the impact of human capital investments. “Our new name, new brand, and the addition of a software product reflect a greater appreciation for who we are and what we have to
TheLadders Strengthens Technology Team
Online job matching service TheLadders.com has named Shankar Mishra as vice president of data science and analytics. Mr. Mishra will be responsible for leveraging TheLadders’ data from the firm’s more than six million members, along with machine-learning algorithms, to enhance job matches and recommendations, and develop insights-based strategies and new product features. He will be
Korn Ferry Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Peter DeRobertis as a principal and member of the firm's life sciences practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry’s Miami office, supporting clients in Florida, the Caribbean islands and Latin America including Central and South America. Mr. DeRobertis joins Korn/Ferry International after operating his own consulting business and prior to that
Boyden to Increase Presence in Australia and New Zealand
Boyden has announced plans to increase its presence in Australia and New Zealand to continue to meet client requirements in the region. Boyden’s alignment of the New Zealand and Australia offices under a single entity will be led by Michael Catlow, managing director of Boyden Australia and New Zealand. Penny Heron will continue to direct
