DAILY NEWSWIRE - TOP STORIES
Daily Newswire
The Lancer Group Fills Board Position for Liquidity Services
According to recruiters interviewed by Hunt Scanlon Media, the executive search process for board directors is inherently complex and demands a customized approach. Firms specializing in board recruitment typically start with a thorough evaluation of the organization’s existing board structure, strategic objectives, and industry dynamics. This assessment helps shape the ideal candidate profile, which often includes
Rokos Group Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has placed Lisa Laurent as the new chief medical officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) in Alameda, CA. “It was an honor to work with James Jackson, CEO, and his team throughout the search process,” said Greg Rokos, managing partner of Rokos Group. “We wish them a long and successful
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.
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
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?
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
The People Side to AI in the Workplace
AI, including generative AI, will automate tasks humans perform today, giving us the capacity to focus on strategic and creative tasks which only humans can do—those that require intuition, experience, empathy and the other attributes which will continue to elude the “smartest” AI is indeed reshaping how businesses operate, but people will remain at the
MSA Executive Search Fills Post for Univ of Maryland Medical Center
MSA Executive Search has placed Raja Zeitany as a new senior director of pharmacy at the University of Maryland Medical Center located in Baltimore. Founded in 1823 as the Baltimore Infirmary, the University of Maryland Medical Center is one of the nation’s oldest academic medical centers. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients
Lumesse Creates Mobile App
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has launched ETWeb Mobile as part of its ETWeb talent management platform. This new release is designed to give the mobile workforce access to the talent management system packed with features to allow managers and employees do their work on the go. “Today, mobility is not
Ridgewood Partners Adds Partner to NY Office
Executive search firm Ridgeway Partners LLC has added Michael P. Castine as a partner in its New York office. Mr. Castine was previously with Korn/Ferry International where he served as chairman of the firm's global asset and wealth management sectors. He has 21 years of experience as an executive recruiter and consultant to senior leaders
Year End Hiring Plans Look Optimistic Among U.S. Employers
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released by ManpowerGroup, indicates elevated confidence for the final quarter of 2013 as U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted net employment outlook of +13 percent, the strongest fourth quarter since 2007 when the outlook was +19 percent. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed, 18 percent anticipate an increase
'Great Place to Work' Names Chief
Great Place to Work has selected China Gorman as its chief executive officer. Ms. Gorman previously operated her own independent consultancy, CMG Group. She has held COO and interim CEO positions with the Society for Human Resources, the world's largest professional association for human resource professionals. She also led LHH, a global human capital management
Fairfield Partners Fills Top Marketing Post for Angie’s Popcorn
Fairfield Partners has placed Joe Driscoll as vice president of marketing for Minnesota-based Angie’s Popcorn. Mr. Driscoll was previously general manager of Immaculate Baking, a natural foods division of General Mills. Angie’s is one of the fastest growing natural snacks companies in the U.S. Fairfield Partners is a retained executive search firm that specializes in
RiseSmart Adds HR Veteran to Advisory Board
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has added Dan Walker to its board of advisors. Mr. Walker is the current CEO and founder of The Human Revolution Studios, LLC, and brings 40 years of experience, leadership and success to RiseSmart’s board. In his role as advisor, he will work strategically with RiseSmart on existing
Horton International Names CEO
Horton International has named Ross Eades as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Eades spent 15 years with MPS Group International plc. He then spent six years as CEO of InterQuest Group plc. Previously, Mr. Eades was CEO of recruiter Kellan Group plc. “I am delighted to welcome Ross to Horton International. He has significant
Employee Confidence Continues to Strengthen
Confidence levels among the American workforce continue to show strength, according to the August Randstad Employee Confidence Index. The report shows increased optimism among workers about both the economy and their job security. This 2013 Randstad Employment Tracker was conducted by Harris Interactive between among a U.S. sample of 1,073 employed adults, aged 18 years
B.E. Smith Fills Chief Medical Post for Swope Health Services
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Dr. Naranath Chintala as the new chief medical officer at Swope Health Services. Dr. Chintala previously held the role of chief medical officer and medical director for North Texas Area Community Health Center, a nonprofit organization in Fort Worth, Texas. “Swope Health Services was seeking an experienced physician
RiseSmart Adds HR Veteran to Advisory Board
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has added Lora Villarreal, Ph.D. its board of advisors. Dr. Villarreal is the current president of Human Resources, LLC and brings a senior HR perspective to RiseSmart’s board. In her role as advisor, Dr. Villarreal will be involved in strategic advice and serve as a brand advocate and
Korn Ferry Posts Strong Q1 Results
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $237.6 million for the first quarter fiscal 2013, an increase of 21 percent from revenues of $196 million a year ago. Revenues were driven by increases in Europe, Asia, and North America partially offset by a decrease in Latin America. The Los Angeles-based recruiter recorded net income of $11.4 million,
CTPartners Division Adds Recruiter
CTGrowth Partners, a division of CTPartners Executive Search Inc., has added John Hagan as a partner in New York. CTGrowth Partners focuses on executive search for high-growth companies, typically venture capital or private-equity backed. Mr. Hagan has over 20 years of experience in the headhunting industry serving venture capital and private-equity backed technology companies. He
McDermott & Bull Fills Post for Fox Rent A Car
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Jerame Jackson as vice president of remarketing with Fox Rent A Car based in Los Angeles. The search was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, principal consultant at McDermott & Bull. “Jerame’s unparalleled industry and functional expertise gained while building Dollar Thrifty’s remarketing division, as well as the deep relationships
TMP’s TalentBrew Makes New Enhancements
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has enhanced the functionality of its TalentBrew recruiting platform. Through a series of recent innovations and software enhancements, individual job postings can now be associated with distributed content marketing techniques. When paired with TMP brand strategy and creative, this content marketing and social
Witt/Kieffer Adds Healthcare Practice Senior Partner
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Nelson A. Mann as a senior partner in its healthcare practice. He will be based in Austin, Texas. Mr. Mann comes to Witt/Kieffer from Tyler & Company, where he opened an Austin office in 2005. He led the firm’s diversity and for-profit organizations practices and was a member of
Yoh Grows Senior Team
Yoh, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, has appointed Andy Roane as vice president of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In his new role, Mr. Roane will drive the strategic direction and operational execution of Yoh’s RPO business, building on Yoh’s strength at sourcing and vetting elusive candidates for positions in industries ranging from
Braswell Nees Finds CFO for Pegasystems
Braswell Nees Group (BNG) has recruited Rafe Brown as chief financial officer, chief administrative officer, and senior vice president for Pegasystems, Inc. Mr. Brown previously served as senior vice president in the finance group at Salesforce.com. Braswell Nees Group is an executive search firm whose emphasis is top executives in technology companies.
Social Recruiting on the Rise Among Recruiters
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual social recruiting survey. This year’s data underscores that social recruiting is an essential HR practice used by 94 percent of surveyed recruiters across industries, up from 78 percent in 2008, the first year the survey was conducted. In an indication
RSA Appoints CEO
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has appointed Chris Molloy as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Molloy brings to RSA over 20 years' experience of international life sciences across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and start-up sectors. He began his career with Glaxo, where he held a range of management, research,
Founder Departs Kincannon Reed
Kelly Kincannon, founder and chairman of Kincannon & Reed, has announced that effective September 1, 2013, he has left the firm to pursue professional interests outside executive search. Mr. Kincannon started Kincannon & Reed in 1981 on the third floor of his home in St. Louis. In 1986 he moved the practice to metropolitan Washington,
CTPartners To Lead CEO Search For Solta Medical
CTPartners has been selected by Solta Medical, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search is being led by Buster Houchins, vice chairman of CTPartners. During his 10-plus years at CTPartners, Mr. Houchins has focused on board and CEO searches for companies across a variety of industries, including medical
New Ways to Sell Your Personal Brand
While strong skills and experience are essential to getting a job, many employers take other factors into account as well. A new CareerBuilder study finds that a sense of humor, an eye for fashion, or even knowledge of current affairs and pop culture could also play some part in influencing a hiring manager's decision. The
ADP’s HR Solutions Implemented by HSM
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced that HSM, a global manufacturer of integrated solutions and components for transportation, furniture, bedding, and other diversified markets, has implemented nine ADP human capital management and tax solutions to help increase companywide efficiencies, compliance and employee satisfaction. Originally founded in 1944 as Hickory
Brigham Hill Completes Search for McCallie School
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has recruited A. Lee Burns to serve as the new headmaster for McCallie School. Mr. Burns was the headmaster of Presbyterian Day School (PDS). Based in Chattanooga, McCallie is a private boys boarding school and day school, and is one of the nation’s top private colleges. Brigham Hill Consultancy
Calibre One Grows North American Team
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has strengthened its North American team with the additions of John Morrow and Louis La Rocca as partners in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Morrow, who was previously with Nosal Partners, comes to Calibre One with an extensive 10-year background in executive search across various industries including electronics,
Spencer Ogden Launches Staffing Division for Oil/Gas and Power/Nuclear Energy Sectors
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has launched a contract staffing division for the oil and gas, and power and nuclear energy sectors including recruitment for drilling contractors. Through this new division, Spencer Ogden will provide tailored support services for W2 contractors, including in-house payroll and benefits administration, and fully compliant liability insurances for oil and gas
Parker Executive Search Appoints New SVP
Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search has appointed Deborah Story as senior vice president. Ms. Story most recently served as executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Saint Thomas Health in Nashville, where she led human resources operations for a $1.2 billion healthcare system. During her time at Saint Thomas Health, Ms. Story oversaw the
SpenglerFox Adds Practice Group Leader for Western Europe
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has added Niels Ellegaard as practice group leader for Western Europe. Based in Geneva, Mr. Ellegaard will be responsible for expanding SpenglerFox’s presence in Switzerland. He will also take responsibility for SpenglerFox’s supply chain functional focus across EMEA. Mr. Ellegaard has been living in Switzerland for 20 years and has worked
Buffkin Group Fills Post for Newspaper Association of America
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Rich Schiekofer as the new senior vice president of business development for Newspaper Association of America (NAA). Mr. Schiekofer formerly served as SVP group media director at ZenithOptimedia. NAA is a nonprofit organization representing nearly 2,000 newspapers and their multi-platform businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The
Sullivan, Cotter Opens Denver Office
Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., a compensation, benefits and human resources management consulting firm, has opened a new office in Denver. Principal Andrew Lewis will lead the Denver office region with more than 17 years of consulting experience in human resources and compensation. Prior to joining Sullivan, Cotter he worked at Mercer Consulting with a
