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Beyond Traditional Executive Search: Human Insight, AI Power
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological breakthrough—it is transforming industries, redefining economies, and reshaping how organizations create value. To keep pace, leaders must combine business acumen with adaptability, foresight, and AI fluency, guiding their companies through both the opportunities and complexities this new era brings. “Artificial intelligence is reshaping our landscape and enabling
McCormack+Kristel Recruits CEO for Equality Illinois
Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has placed Channyn Lynne Parker as the new CEO of Equality Illinois. Her selection follows a thorough and competitive process led by McCormack + Kristel. All candidates were evaluated equitably through the same fair and transparent process, and Ms. Parker emerged as the clear choice based on her experience, leadership, deep ties to
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.
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,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
What You Need to Know When Using a Retained Search Firm for the First Time
Retained executive search firms operate on an exclusive mandate. They focus primarily on C-suite and board positions, although they are also used to fill specialist leadership roles. The retained part of it comes from the upfront fee that you pay to initiate the search process, according to a new report from AltoPartners. The study says
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
Stanton Chase Adds Principal in Technology and Private Equity Practice Groups
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has appointed Jennifer Mackie as a new principal in the firm’s technology and private equity practice groups. Ms. Mackie will join the firm’s technology practice in the Silicon Valley. She previously spent nine years with Devine Capital Partners, a firm specializing in executive search and executive recruiting outsourcing (ERO).
Accelent Finds New Chief Technology Officer for SPS Commerce
Accelent, Inc. has recruited Jamie Thingelstad to serve as the vice president and chief technology officer of SPS Commerce, Inc. Previously, Mr. Thingelstad served as chief operating officer and chief technology officer for 8thBridge. SPS Commerce provides on-demand supply chain management solutions to customers worldwide. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and integration firm which
HRsoft Partners with Business Decisions
Talent management software provider HRsoft has entered into a partnership agreement with Business Decisions Inc., a talent management consulting and services company. This partnership allows the companies to collaborate and deliver combined talent management solutions for employers in the areas of competency modeling, talent management, compensation planning, career development, performance management and succession. BDI is
Eblinger & Partner Adds Consultant
IIC Partners has announced that its Austrian member firm Eblinger & Partner has appointed Marco Quége as a consultant who will specialize in strategic human resources services for the life sciences and FMCG sectors. Mr. Quége previously worked at the senior executive level in HR in several companies in Austria and Brazil, and held senior
CareerCast to Create Job Site for Mashable
Media company Mashable has signed on with job board solutions leader CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) to create its new careers site. CareerCast will provide Mashable with Adicio’s job board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully, managed sales, marketing, and site administration services. Since its launch four years ago, the Mashable Job
Caldwell Partners Fills CDO Post for Civitas Learning
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has recruited David Kil as the new chief data officer of Civitas Learning, Inc. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor managing partner, venture capital practice, completed the search. Mr. Kil formerly served as chief science officer at HealthCrowd. Civitas Learning brings together the best of education, technology and data to help
Vestrics Appoints HR Expert to Advisory Board
Vestrics, formerly known as Capital Analytics, has strengthened its advisory board with the addition of HR expert Laurie Ruettimann. Ms. Ruettimann will provide insight and guidance on what human resources can achieve in the current environment. Her expertise includes leadership positions with Fortune 500 organizations, such as Pfizer, Alberto-Culver, and Kemper Insurance. She is the
AIMS Opens Operations in Spain
AIMS-Spain has been created through the merger of EuroGalenus Executive Search and Stemper. Carlos F. Ordás, founder of Stemper, said: “Ever since we started, we’ve followed the guideline that rigor and top professionalism are key when rendering services which imply a high added value, such as executive recruitment.” Similarly, Luis Truchado, who founded of EuroGalenus
Recruitment & Employment Confederation Names Director in Ireland
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has appointed Tina McKenzie as new REC regional director for Northern Ireland. Ms. McKenzie is the country director for the Staffline Group and her role will focus on continuing to build the recruitment industry’s voice in Northern Ireland, as well as driving policy and awareness-raising campaigns such as youth
eVerge Group Adds Business Development Director
eVerge Group has added Brandie Hurtado to the company as director, business development, focusing on PeopleSoft HCM, Fusion HCM and Taleo consulting services. Ms. Hurtado brings 14-plus years of experience in human resources, recruiting and human capital management consulting. In her previous roles, Ms. Hurtado developed hands-on experience with staffing, recruiting and onboarding functions. Just
Johnston Healthcare Search Merges with Stanton Chase
Nashville-based Johnston Healthcare Search has merged with Stanton Chase International, a global executive search firm with 70 offices in 46 countries. Johnston Healthcare will now operate under the Stanton Chase brand name and remain headquartered in Nashville. Founder Brian Johnston will now lead Stanton Chase’s North American healthcare practice group with support from Guice Smith
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Microsoft
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by Microsoft to lead its search for a new chief executive. Current CEO Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in
Robert Walters Japan Launches Energy and Infrastructure Recruitment Team
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has launched a new energy and infrastructure recruitment team; it’s core focus will be to match international and Japanese companies with experienced professionals in this actively growing market segment. The newly formed group will be headed by manager Koshiro Iwaya. “Over the last few years, public attention
Ultimate Software Selected by Northgate Markets
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Northgate Markets, the owner and operator of approximately 40 supermarkets with 5,000 employees, has selected the UltiPro solution to streamline its processes for human capital management. Headquartered in Anaheim,CA, and founded in 1980, Northgate Markets is a rapidly expanding retailer that
Riviera Partners Expands into New York
Riviera Partners, a provider of recruiting services for the technology sector, has expanded to the East Coast with its opening of a Manhattan office. The launch follows on the recent hiring of Kevin Bijas and Anthony Cenzano in New York. “This is not only an exciting time for Riviera, but the tech industry as a
Sullivan, Cotter and Assoc. Strengthens Healthcare Compensation and Benefits Services
Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., a compensation, benefits and human resources management consulting firm, has expanded its healthcare compensation and benefits expertise with the addition of Laura Lennartz as a principal in its Philadelphia office and Ed DeLuryea as a principal in Atlanta. Ms. Lennartz previously worked as a principal at Mercer Consulting in its
Judge Group Opens Office in Ottawa
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has opened its newest office in Ottawa, Ontario and appointed Stevena McDonnell as sales director in that office. Ms. McDonnell has 15 years of experience in the staffing and consulting industries. She previously spent 11 years at GSI International Consulting Group, where she was responsible for building the
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Rachael Marret as senior vice president, customer engagement at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Ms. Marret was previously president and director, integrated client services at Campbell Mithun, Inc. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner at Nosal. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, founded in 2012, is one of
Korn Ferry Adds to Leadership and Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Andrés Tapia as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting as part of its diversity, inclusion, and talent optimization practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry's Chicago office. Mr. Tapia comes to Korn/Ferry from Diversity Best Practices, a diversity and inclusion think-tank and consultancy, where he acted as president and
Eames Consulting Adds Three Search Consultants
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has appointed Dinsdale Bowen-Wright as a consultant, Karen Rayment as principal consultant to its U.K. office and Jassica Sun as a consultant to its Singapore office. Ms. Bowen-Wright joins the U.K. compliance division from Real Staffing, part of the S3 Group, where he spent two years focused on the recruitment
Parker Executive Search Fills Post for U.S. Olympic Committee Foundation
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has placed Jon Denney as the new chief development officer and president for the United States Olympic Committee Foundation. The Foundation, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO., is an independent nonprofit corporation created as an endowment for sports in the Olympic Movement in the United States. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches
Buck Consultants Introduces New App
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, is now offering Buck on the Go, a new iPad app that provides access to thought leadership materials on its website. Now available in the iTunes App Store, the app provides Buck Consultants' most recent news, published articles, white papers, client success
Korn Ferry Adds To Leadership And Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Dan Plunkett as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting. He will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Plunkett joins Korn/Ferry from Mercer, where he was global leader for the Mercer Delta CEO and board effectiveness practice. Working closely with clients like Hewlett Packard, British Telecom and
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Chicago Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Anne Belec and Clare Metcalf to its Chicago office. Ms. Belec serves as a member of the firm's industrial/natural resources sector and Ms. Metcalf joins its corporate officers sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Ms.Belec was CEO of Mosaic Group, a business and brand
