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ExactSearch.AI Expands Board of Advisors
AI-enhanced executive search firm ExactSearch.AI has added Doug Charles to its board of advisors. A long-tenured leader in executive search and leadership advisory, he will help the firm sharpen its differentiation, scale with quality and ensure the product and process match what clients value most: speed, stronger slates and lasting outcomes, ExactSearch.AI explained. “Doug is the kind
The Leadership Growth Paradox: Why Leaders Leave
Across global markets, leadership careers are unfolding against a backdrop of unprecedented mobility and accelerating turnover. What once looked like steady, predictable progression has given way to a fluid environment where ambition outpaces the structures meant to contain it. The landscape of leadership tenure has fundamentally shifted across all major economies, according to a recent
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 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
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
4 Trends Influencing the Future of Work
The last few years have created an urgent need for executive leaders to become adaptable and intentional in the face of both sudden and ongoing change. “As the workplace is continually being reshaped by these changes, there are several trends that demand the attention of these leaders, compelling them to evaluate and respond strategically in
Napeo Selected New Chairman
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) has elected Mark Perlberg, president and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing, as chairman of the board of directors at the association's annual meeting in San Antonio. He succeeds Dale Hageman, president of Oklahoma City-based Accord Human Resources. “At a time when small businesses are looking for help with
Sucherman Consulting Adds Senior Consultant
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has named Dave Cassaro as a senior consultant. Mr. Cassaro will work on the placement of senior advertising and revenue executives across television, digital and other media entities. Most recently, he was president, cable advertising sales, for NBCU
Dowd Associates Places CFO at Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited Simone Nardi to serve as the new chief financial officer for Scripps Networks International. Mr. Nardi most recently served as a SVP and CFO for NBC Universal’s international channels and television production operations where he developed and managed the financial, strategic and operational structure of these divisions. A leading
TriNet Fills Board Seat with Bank Executive
TriNet, a provider of cloud-based HR services, has tapped Katherine August-deWilde to serve on its board of directors. Ms. August-deWilde brings more than 25 years of senior executive leadership and unique M&A and IPO experience in the banking industry to TriNet's board. Since 2007, she has served as president and COO at First Republic Bank.
AESC Reports Mixed Bag for Search Industry as Tight Hiring Trends Squeeze Recruiters
Third quarter 2013 data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) shows an industry focused on recruiting C-level and senior management positions — but at the expense of filling rank and file jobs for client companies. The average fee per executive search assignment increased quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year in the third quarter of 2013
Amrop Adds the Capstone Partnership in NYC
Global executive search firm Amrop has added The Capstone Partnership in New York City as its newest member firm. Under the leadership of Rolfe (Rik) Kopelan, The Capstone Partnership is a provider of executive search services, coupled with succession planning, talent management and leadership development consulting. Established in 1971, the firm serves a range of
Career Communications Partners with CareerCast to Launch Careers Site
Job board solutions provider CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) has launched a new careers site for the Career Communications Group (CCG), a publisher in the diversity field. CCG publishes US Black Engineer, Hispanic Engineer and Women of Color magazines. CCG is utilizing Adicio’s job-board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully managed sales,
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Chicago Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Norm Yustin and John Madera to its Chicago office. Mr. Yustin joins as a member of the firm's consumer sector and retail practice while Mr. Madera joins the firm's technology sector and information officers practice. Mr. Yustin was previously president at Havas Worldwide, where
Koltin Consulting Group Leading Search for Lakeland Bancorp.
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management consulting and executive search services, has been retained by Lakeland Bancorp to lead in its search for a new chief audit executive. The search is being led by Geremy Cepin, managing director of Koltin Consulting Group's executive search practice. Koltin Consulting Group provides global executive search and recruiting
JobScience Introduces New Mobile App for Hiring Managers
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has released Jobscience Mobile Manager, a mobile app that is designed specifically for hiring managers. The Jobscience Mobile Manager app accelerates hiring by taking advantage of managers' micro-moments as they review resumes, provide feedback and make hiring decisions while on the go. “Recruiting is a team sport — yet the
Ultimate Software Selected by Legends
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Legends, a pioneering sports and entertainment company, has selected the cloud-based UltiPro solution for its end-to-end functionality, person-centric technology, and strategic reporting and business intelligence. The business enhancements with UltiPro include rich capabilities for strategic business intelligence and workforce analytics. New
Will Heidrick & Struggles Go Private Under New Chief?
As the nation's third largest executive recruiter narrows down a short list of candidates to fill its chief executive vacancy, sources say any choice in leadership could hinge on finding a leader who will guide Heidrick back to private ownership. Trading in the public markets has complicated the firm's efforts to find a suitable chief
Nosal Partners Appoints Partner in San Franciso
Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Steven Finder as partner in the San Francisco office. Mr. Finder has placed board members, CEOs, CFOs, presidents, and senior executives in other key functional areas on behalf of client organizations ranging from early-stage private companies to large multinationals. He becomes a member of Nosal Partners’ financial services, professional services
Kaplan & Associates Fills Finance Post for Fulton Financial
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has placed Patrick S. Barrett as a new senior executive vice president for Fulton Financial Corporation. Upon the retirement of the Corporation's current CFO at the end of 2013, Mr. Barrett will become the new chief financial officer. He comes to Fulton from SunTrust Banks, where he served
Finding Pharma Partners with EurekaConnect
Finding Pharma, a placement agency for the pharmaceutical industry, has partnered with EurekaConnect. EurekaConnect is a consulting firm that uses proprietary technology to evaluate the personality traits of individuals in order to build world-class teams within top organizations. The EurekaConnect program, EurekaConnect Behavioral Dynamics (ECBD), provides a granular analysis that can objectively and measurably impact
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member Firm in Columbia
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has announced that Colombia’s CMC International has joined its worldwide network of alliance firms. Founded in 1998 CMC has offices in Medellín, Bogotá, and Cali. It offers clients a full suite of services for the management and maintenance of human resources. While primarily focused in the
Barracuda Group Grows Recruiting Team
Barracuda Group has added Sue Malti and James Radcliffe to its staff. Ms. Malti has over 30 years’ experience in human resources with the last 15 years spent as group HR director for private equity-backed businesses and FTSE 250 companies. Mr. Radcliffe joins G2exec, Barracuda Group’s mid-tier search division, with a strong and demonstrable track
Spectrum Fills Position for ViaCloud
Executive recruiter Spectrum has placed Tom Alexander as the non-executive chairman of Viacloud U.K. Holdings Limited (Viacloud). Previously, Mr. Alexander was CEO at Everything Everywhere, but is perhaps best known as the founder and CEO of Virgin Mobile. Daniel Osmer, managing partner at Spectrum, said: “We have been privileged to work for Stratum, an actively
Monster Reports 11 Percent Revenue Decline; Sells Stake of JobKorea
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) posted revenues of $197 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, an 11 percent drop compared with $221.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. For the third quarter, Monster recorded earnings of $11.3 million, or 11 cents per share, compared with a loss of $194.2 million, or $1.73 per
Direct Recruiters Names President
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has promoted Daniel B. Charney to the role of president. In his new position, he will continue to drive the growth and execution of corporate culture and corporate strategy, and advance continuing efforts to improve the service and overall profitability of DRI. Mr. Charney joined DRI in 1998 as a recruiter.
Odgers Berndtson Launches CEO x 1 Day
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has launched CEO x 1 Day – an initiative that gives third and fourth year university students an opportunity to spend a day in the shoes of a senior executive. Through a rigorous selection process, Odgers Berndtson will identity students with outstanding leadership potential and match them with a CEO
Signium Makes Changes to Board
Signium International has said that Allan Marks, its managing director in Sydney, Australia, has been elected chairman, and Horst Neller, managing partner in Düsseldorf, Germany was selected as the organization’s vice chairman. Signium has welcomed Vito Bialla, managing partner in San Francisco, USA as a new voting member of the board. Two board members were
Renaud Foster to Lead Search for to Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian-headquartered executive search firm RenaudFoster has been recently selected by Public Health Agency of Canada to lead its search for a new chief public health officer in Ottawa, ON, Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s mission is to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.
Direct Recruiters Names President
Executive recruiting firm Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has promoted Daniel B. Charney to the position of president. In his new position, Mr. Charney will continue to drive the growth and execution of corporate culture and corporate strategy, and advance continuing efforts to improve the service and overall profitability of DRI. “Dan is a true leader,
Coulter Partners Strengthens Senior Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has appointed Kay Wardle and David Bell to its senior team. Ms. Wardle, who will be based in London, has over 15 years of global executive search experience within life sciences. She most recently served as U.K. managing director at RSA Executive Search. Mr. Bell most recently served as U.K. business
Sheffield Haworth Appoints New Managing Director
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Jane Swan as managing director to expand coverage across the wealth management sector for the Americas. Ms. Swan previously served as a senior client partner with Korn/Ferry's global financial services practice where she was a founding member of the firm’s wealth management sector specialty practice. Prior to that, she spent
51job Posts 12 Revenue Rise
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of $68.6 million, an increase of 12.3 percent from the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues $45.4 million, representing a 15.4 percent gain. The growth reported was principally due to an increase in the number of unique
Martin Partners Fills CFO Post for TydenBrooks
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Bonnie Chan as the new chief financial officer for TydenBrooks. Ms. Chan was previously vice president, corporate controller for Borden Dairy Company. TydenBrooks is a global multi-plant security metal and plastic manufacturer. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Caldwell Partners Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2013 fourth quarter revenues of $10.3 million, up 17 percent from last year. The company recorded annual revenue of $33.8 million, an increase of three percent over prior year. "Fiscal 2013 turned out to be a year of polarized results. What began as a slow
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner to Life Sciences and Consumer Practice Groups
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has added Phyllis Schneble as partner to its life sciences and consumer practice groups. She is based in the firm's New York office. Ms. Schneble will leverage her expertise with clients globally, focusing on key relationships within the pharmaceutical, consumer health and digital technology communities. Previously, she led
Phillips Oppenheim Completes Search for Sanctuary for Families
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Judge Judy Harris Kluger as executive director of Sanctuary for Families. Judge Kluger’s record of successful innovation through the court system has led to systemic reforms in the areas of domestic violence, criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse. Most recently, Judge Kluger oversaw the implementation of New
