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NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Experience Officer for Chief
NU Advisory Partners has placed Roshanie Ross as chief experience officer at Chief, the most powerful membership community and platform for senior women leaders. Meredith Rosenberg, Libby Naumes, and Kelsey Kelly led the assignment. “Our members engage with Chief in myriad ways—through coaching, our programming and events, across our five clubhouses and across our digital
McDermott + Bull Expands in Toronto
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded with the addition of Sachin Sama as partner in its Toronto office. He will spearhead the expansion of the firm’s energy and industrials practice across North America, leveraging more than 15 years of experience advising organizations through transformation, growth, and leadership transitions. “Energy and industrial organizations are entering a pivotal
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.
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
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
ZRG Acquires Bravanti
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has acquired Bravanti, a Chicago-based advisory firm specializing in services including executive coaching, executive team coaching, developing leaders, and outplacement/career transition services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Bravanti brings expertise in three key areas: executive coaching, leadership acceleration, and outplacement career transition,”
Ropella Group to Lead Search for Ravano Green Power
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has been selected by Ravano Green Power to lead in its search for a new president. Ravano Green Power was founded in 2006 with the objective of investing and operating in the renewable energy market. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical and allied industries
CareerCast Partners with Big4.com
Big4.com, the global social network for Big 4 professionals and alumni, has signed on with job board solutions leader CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) for the relaunch of their job site. CareerCast will provide Big4 with Adicio’s leading job board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully managed sales, marketing and site administration
Vetted Solutions Joins Panorama
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has joined Panorama, a global network of independent executive search firms with 20 offices and over 50 partners across Europe, North America and the Asian Pacific. “Vetted Solutions brings to the Panorama network both proximity to the critical Washington, D.C. market and expertise in association and non-profit
Pearson Partners Elects Co-Founder as CEO
Pearson Partners International has elected Keith Pearson, vice chairman and president, to succeed founder Bob Pearson as president, chief executive officer and vice chairman. He will manage the firm’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations and will continue to specialize in sourcing high-quality leadership talent for Fortune 1000 and private equity portfolio companies. Keith Pearson and
Patrick Prout Selected to Head IRC’s Financial Services Practice
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has named Patrick M. Prout, president and chief executive officer of The Prout Group, as head of its financial services practice. “Our practice group leaders intensify the contacts between various IRC members, and develop IRC’s huge potential – which benefits all our clients, worldwide.” said Malcolm Duncan, president of
Cornerstone OnDemand Strengthens Board
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced that Joe Payne, former CEO of cloud-based marketing automation leader Eloqua, Inc., has joined its board of directors. Mr. Payne served as CEO and member of the board of directors of Eloqua from January 2007 until the company’s acquisition by Oracle
JDG Associates Fills CIO Post for Federal Emergency Management Agency
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Adrian Gardner as the new chief information officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Most recently, Mr. Gardner served as the CIO and director of the information and technology communications directorate for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. JDG Associates has been serving the executive recruitment needs of
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Montreal
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Nathalie Francisci to its Montreal office as a partner. Ms. Francisci will focus on senior-level assignments in the financial services sector, as well as for crown corporations and large not-for-profit organizations. An expert on governance and diversity issues, Ms. Francisci currently sits on a number of boards, including
Witt/Kieffer to Lead Search for Zoologial Society of Florida
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by The Zoological Society of Florida to lead the recruitment of the organization’s new president and CEO. Senior partner Gregory Santore and consultant Jennifer Biehn will lead the search for Witt/Kieffer. “Witt/Kieffer’s strong track record of identifying exceptional leaders for organizations like ours that serve society speaks for
Buck Consultants Appoints Principal
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has appointed Joanne Jacobson as principal and retirement ERISA compliance consultant. Ms. Jacobson’s responsibilities include analyzing legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicating key issues to Buck consultants and clients. She is located in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Ms. Jacobson joins
CTPartners Names Co-Leaders Of Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added Jim Aslaksen and Andy Talkington as vice chairmen and co-leaders of the firm's industrial practice. Mr. Aslaksen will be based in Chicago and Mr. Talkington in Houston. Mr. Aslaksen joins CTPartners from Korn/Ferry International, where he was the chemicals' sector co-global leader. He brings over 20 years of recruiting experience. Mr. Talkington
Amrop Names Nine New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has appointed nine new partners to its global network of executive search consultants. Ricardo Amatto joins the firm in Brazil and will be responsible for Amrop’s financial services practice (commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, asset & wealth management, credit cards and payments and private equity) in the region. Previously, he
Everjoy Consulting Adds Senior Consultant
Everjoy Consulting has added Rachel Beauchamp to its team as a senior recruitment consultant. Ms. Beauchamp has over 20 years of IT, resourcing and recruitment experience across a range of areas but with a specialization within the SAP marketplace. Her recruitment expertise includes ERP (SAP, Oracle), project management, business intelligence, IT infrastructure, and management consulting,
Carrington & Carrington Fills Position for Missouri Baptist
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has placed Michael Kelly as the new vice president, hospital operations for Missouri Baptist Medical Center/BJC HealthCare. Missouri Baptist is a 489-bed acute-care hospital located in west St. Louis County. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Carrington & Carrington places candidates in middle management and
Welocalize Launches New Recruiting Solution
Welocalize, a provider of translation and localization solutions, has launched the specialized WeStaffing solution to help global brands access top talent for language services programs worldwide. The dedicated WeStaffing team provides retained and executive search, onsite and offsite contractors and permanent placement services for clients that need translators, vendor managers, testers and linguists, native and
Pearson Partners Expands Dallas Office with New VP
Pearson Partners International has named Heather Thomas as a vice president in its Dallas office. Ms. Thomas will help clients build leadership teams in the board room, senior executive suite and for senior management. Ms. Thomas was previously a regional vice president for eight years at Robert Half Management Resources, a professional services division that
Leadership Capital Group Fills CTO Post for Kaiser Permanente
Leadership Capital Group has placed Mike Sutten as senior vice president of information technology and chief technology officer at Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, Mr. Sutten served for five years as the CTO and deputy CIO for the U.S. Government. With a proud history of more than six decades, Kaiser Permanente is the country’s largest not-for-profit
Sucherman Consulting Group Adds Search Consultants
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Christina Sampaio-Forman and Mary Bryan Moore as search consultants in its Los Angeles and New York offices. Prior to joining Sucherman Consulting, Ms. Sampaio-Forman founded Eight Minds, an independent ‘think tank’ for television and film production
Paychex Partners with Kashoo
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has partnered with Kashoo, a provider of cloud accounting software. Available on the web and via the Kashoo iPad app, Kashoo helps small business owners manage their business finances and collaborate with their accountants. “We are very excited
Economic Stability Leading to Uptick in Human Capital Investment
Companies are once again investing in human capital for the long haul, owing to stabilizing economies in developed markets and escalating global market competitiveness across multiple industries, according to the quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook. “Until recently, companies were limiting hiring to C-level and critical senior roles and remained skittish in making long-term plans to expand
Jacobson Group Puts Focus on New York Metro Region
Recruiting firm The Jacobson Group has added Lisa Rothman as engagement director. As part of Jacobson’s executive search practice, Ms. Rothman will consult with insurance organizations from all sectors of the industry on C-level, vice president and other executive-level searches. She will specifically focus on clients in the New York metro area. “Lisa’s deep search
Harris Search to Lead Search for Old Dominion University
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been retained by Old Dominion University (ODU) to lead in its search for a new vice president of research. Established in 1930, Old Dominion University is a public research university located in Norfolk, Virginia. Founded in 1997, Harris Search Associates is a member of IIC Partners with 53 offices
WorkForce Software Selected by Western Financial
Western Financial Group (Western), a diversified insurance company, has chosen WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter workforce management solution to better manage its rapidly growing employee base. WorkForce Software is a provider of workforce management solutions for organizations with complex labor policies and stringent compliance demands. “As our company pursued an aggressive expansion plan, it was essential that
Morgan Samuels Names Head of Board Services Practice
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has appointed Jeff Hodge as a senior client partner. He will be leading the firm's board services practice, as well as working to expand its Northern California presence. Mr. Hodge was most recently vice chairman at Diversified Search, where his executive search practice focused on assignments to
Korn Ferry Adds Partner in U.K.
Korn/Ferry International has added Chris Donkin to its U.K. business as a senior client partner in the firm's industrial practice with a focus on the global automotive sector. Mr. Donkin will be focusing on developing Korn/Ferry’s leadership and talent consulting business in the automotive sector. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, he was chief executive of Magma
Buffkin Group Completes Search for Magazines.com
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has completed its search assignment with Magazines.com to select Brian Lang as its new director of acquisitions and Treye Johnson as the new director of CRM. With thousands of magazines on sale every day,Magazines.com offers an easy way to discover hot new reads and helps them track magazine subscriptions.
SilkRoad Announces New Product Enhancements; Forms Partnership with Visier
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has made enhancements to its life suite of integrated HRMS, talent acquisition, and talent development software. “Effective talent management requires a continuous evolution of the ways that companies attract, develop, and retain employees,” said John Shackleton, president and CEO of SilkRoad. “Our fall product enhancements facilitate greater
Nosal Partners Founder Sentencing Delayed
After hearing a half hour of arguments, the judge in the trade secrets theft case of executive recruiter David Nosal put sentencing over and ordered an evidentiary hearing to determine the amount of loss Mr. Nosal caused by stealing trade secrets. Mr. Nosal, founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, was convicted
Third Street Partners Opens for Business
Executive recruiter Laura Pollock has launched Third Street Partners, a boutique executive search firm specializing in the investment management sector. David Schumer has joined the firm as principal. Ms. Pollock has conducted senior-level searches in investment management for more than a decade, and has worked closely with global investment management organizations. She was previously a
Borderless Executive Search Adds Consultant
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has added Ronald Wintzeus as a consultant. Mr. Wintzeus will support multinationals, expanding mid-caps and start-up companies in attracting and developing senior leadership teams. He was formerly an executive recruiter with DHR International and Korn/Ferry International. “Borderless continues to expand its team of specialist consultants in order to meet the growing
DavenportMajor Completes Search for Cricket Communications
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Lee Siegfried as vice president of ecommerce at Cricket Communications. Mr. Siegfried previously served as executive director of ecommerce at Dell. Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital wireless network. DavenportMajor is an executive search
