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Rudish Health Leading CFO Search for Presbyterian Medical Group
Boca Raton, FL-headquartered healthcare advisory and talent leadership firm Rudish Health was recently retained by Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) to lead in its search for the inaugural CFO for Presbyterian Medical Group (PMG). As a senior executive of PHS’s provider enterprise, comprising 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across 50 specialties in five counties, this executive will
NU Advisory Partners Fills Board Position for ImmunoBrain
NU Advisory Partners has recruited Rochelle Walensky as a new member of the board of director for ImmunoBrain, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel immunotherapies for neurodegenerative diseases. “Congratulations Dr. Rochelle Walensky on joining ImmunoBrain as a board director,” NU Advisory Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “A physician-scientist and former CDC director, Dr. Walensky brings decades of
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
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
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,
AI to Inject Rigor, Value and Agility into the Talent Game
More than 75 percent of CEOs predict that AI will change their businesses in the next 36 months. That means the very structure of organizations and their future talent demands are in for one massive jolt. It also begs the larger question: What changes are in store for recruiters and talent acquisition leaders as AI
Sockwell Partners to Lead CEO Search for Carolina Trust Bank
Executive search firm Sockwell Partners has been chosen by Carolina Trust Bank to lead in a search for its new president and chief executive. Michael Cline announced that he will retire from his position as CEO of the bank effective at the end of 2013 or at such time as his successor is hired. Sockwell
Workday and Salesforce to Integrate Services
Workday, Inc., leader in enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance, have announced plans to integrate the entire Salesforce and Workday product lines to enable their customers’ mutual success. Salesforce.com plans to standardize on Workday’s applications, and Workday plans to standardize on salesforce.com’s applications and platform. “We’ve enjoyed a long-standing relationship with salesforce.com and
Greg A. Lee & Associates Launched
Greg A. Lee, former chief human resources officer for Motorola, Sears, Whirlpool and other major corporations, has launched http://www.leecoaching.com>Greg A. Lee & Associates, a business coaching firm specializing in executive coaching for top corporate executives and business coaching for the owners of small and mid-sized companies. As part of his start-up efforts, Mr. Lee has
ZRG Partners Leads Search for William Penn Foundation
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has been selected by William Penn Foundation to lead in its search for a new managing director who will provide operating leadership and direction to all areas of the Foundation. The search is being led by Natalie Brooks, managing director of ZRG
erecruit Adds VP of Staffing Best Practices
erecruit, a provider of enterprise staffing software, has appointed Sara Moss to the newly-created role of vice president of staffing best practices. In this role, Ms. Moss will consult with erecruit’s prospects and customers, focusing on business process analysis and reengineering by leveraging erecruit’s enterprise staffing software and VMS solutions. She previously was president and
CTPartners Acquires Mexican Recruiter
CTPartners has acquired Taylor Executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L. Eduardo Taylor will join CTPartners as the managing partner, Mexico. Mr. Taylor’s primary focus is in the industrial and consumer products markets where he has completed searches at the most-senior levels, including CEO and board of directors. He has also worked with clients on succession
AESC and Robery Gregory Partners Form Alliance
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed an alliance with leadership development firm Robert Gregory Partners to provide AESC members access to outsourced, new-executive transition coaching services for their client companies. “We are very pleased to welcome Robert Gregory into partnership with the AESC, thereby making available to our member firms services that
Trilogy Search Non+Profit Chosen by EdSource
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected by EdSource to lead in its search to fill a seat on its board of directors. The EdSource board is comprised of representatives of key education constituencies dedicated to ensuring that all children receive a high quality education. The board has sought the services of
SumTotal Systems and SnapLogic Join Forces
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, has partnered with SnapLogic, the Elastic Integration company, to extend the SumTotal elixHR platform. “We are excited to partner with SumTotal to make our extensive library of high-performing connectors available to SumTotal customers,” said SnapLogic CEO Gaurav Dhillon. “Pervasive access to integrated data allows SumTotal
Diversified Search Names Dale Jones as President
Diversified Search has named Dale E. Jones as president and a member of the firm's executive committee. Mr. Jones comes to Diversified Search following 14 years with Heidrick & Struggles, and nearly 20 years in the recruiting industry. In his new role, he will serve as one of the key market facing leaders in advancing
TRANSEARCH Adds Member Firm in Melbourne
TRANSEARCH International has added Melbourne-based executive recruiter Slade Partners as its newest partner. The firm’s areas of specialization include digital media, education, energy, resources and sustainability, government and public sector, healthcare, industrials, property and construction, as well as retail and consumer. “As a member of TRANSEARCH International, we now have a significant reach into global
Leadership Capital Group Fills Position for Moody’s
Leadership Capital Group has placed Ken Henry as senior vice president of infrastructure operations at Moody’s. Most recently, Mr. Henry served as vice president of infrastructure for MFX Fairfax, where he was the global head of infrastructure responsible for driving IT transformation for their new organizational model. Moody’s is an essential component of the global
Buck Consultants Adds Director to Washington, D.C. Office
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has named Drew Crouch as director of government relations. In his new role, Mr. Crouch will help Buck clients and consultants understand important legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments in the HR and employee benefits field. He is located in the firm’s Washington,
Partners to Leaders Grows Network
Executive search federation Partners to Leaders (P2L) has announced that Rana Acaturk, managing director of Tara Partners (Istanbul), Mike Bekins managing partner of CapitaPartners (U.S. and Hong Kong), and Axel Motlik from Axel Motlik Consulting (Warsaw and Berlin) have been added to its network. “With these three significant appointments we are further making our mark
Hobbs & Towne Leading CEO Search for Seair
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has been selected by Seair Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Seair is a Calgary-based cleantech company. Seair CFO, Jim Laird, said: "We're excited to work with Hobbs & Towne on
Seven Step Adds Former CVS Exec to Staff
Seven Step Recruiting, a Boston-based provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, has added Krista Williams as a strategic director. In this role, Ms. Williams will oversee client delivery teams to ensure that service objectives are met and will also work with clients to foster innovation in their efforts to attract and attain the best
Mathys+Potestio Opens Office in Austin
Mathys+Potestio, a creative and marketing industry staffing and recruiting firm, has opened an Austin location which will be headed Jackie Mathys and Steve Potestio. Ms. Mathys launched and ran Protem Staffing’s successful creative division, and later became a partner in Mathys McCleod Creative Staffing. Mr. Potestio has been in the creative industry for over 26
Greenings International Opens Legal Division
Executive search and HR consulting firm Greenings International has launched a specialist legal division to help private practice and in-house clients address three key areas – search and selection, response to regulatory demands, and flexible staffing on an ‘as needs’ basis. The division is led by John Cullen who has 20 years’ experience in recruitment
Adicio to Power Career Platforms for 10 Media Outlets
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has been tapped to power the career platforms for 10 media outlets, including Project Hired, Elsevier’s Cell Careers and The Lancet, Jefferson City News Tribune, Sun Newspapers, RigandShale, Black Engineer & Hispanic Engineer, Big4, Buffalo ArtVoice and the Television Bureau of Advertising.
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,
