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Pacific International Adds Former President of Danfoss Power Solutions to Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has appointed Eric Alström to its advisory board. “With the continued expansion of Pacific International’s advisory board, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping our clients build exceptional executive leadership teams,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Eric Alström brings world-class insight from the industrial technology, electrification, hydraulics, and climate
Executive Search in 2026: Why Human Judgment Still Matters
As AI “agentification” pushes more work into software, the executive search industry is being forced to justify its value beyond simply filling roles. The case for its future rests on something algorithms and internal networks often struggle to protect: independent judgment in high-stakes hiring—especially when speed, alignment, and culture become so dominant that they quietly
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.
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
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?
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
The Evolving Role of Leadership Advisory Services in Executive Search
Leadership advisory services are consulting offerings that help organizations enhance their leadership effectiveness through tailored development programs, coaching, and succession planning. They focus on assessing and aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals while managing change and talent. Ultimately, these services empower leaders to drive performance and foster a positive organizational culture. Leadership advisory services have
Green Park Strengthens Retail Practice
U.K.-based Green Park has added James Nash to its retail practice. Mr. Nash will lead on all interim appointments in the retail and consumer sector. He joins the firm to develop Green Park’s interim management proposition across the retail sector, providing a more integrated service to existing clients looking for executive interim managers. Mr. Nash
Carrington & Carrington Completes Search for Parker Hannifin
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has placed Guy Orr as the new human resources manager of the Veriflo Division for Parker Hannifin. Mr. Orr was previously regional human resources manager for Georgia Pacific. Parker Hannifin is a full-line diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, including fluid power systems, electromechanical controls and
ECareer Holdings Launches OpenReq 2.0
eCareer Holdings, Inc. has announced the launch of Openreq 2.0, a hub for human resources, staffing, and recruiting professionals. The new website provides a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality, allowing visitors, job seekers, and customers to access job postings, articles and videos with the option to share information across all major social networking
Former HR Executive Takes CEO Helm at GM
Mary Barra has been selected as the new chief executive of General Motors, marking a first for the auto industry. According to Jena Abernathy, senior partner of executive search firm Witt/Kieffer, the business community shouldn’t just focus on gender as a breakthrough with this news. What strikes Ms. Abernathy more is that Ms. Barra served
Wilton & Bain Appoints Head of HR Practice
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has added Julian Wolfinden as a new partner to lead its human resources practice. Mr. Wolfinden works with clients across all industry sectors to hire board level HR executives, heads of function and senior leaders across the HR spectrum, including talent, reward, strategy and resourcing. He previously established and
Caldwell Partners Finds New COO for YLighting
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Mark Reese as the new chief operating officer of YLighting. Mr. Reese was formerly founder and chief executive officer of Realtime Commerce. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor managing partner, venture capital practice, completed the search. YLighting was founded in 2001 with the idea that modern lighting is functional
Accelent Appoints New Partner
Accelent, Inc. has added Donna Carlin as partner. With over 25 years' experience as a senior human resources change management leader, Ms. Carlin has a record of achieving measurable results in mid-sized and large domestic and global organizations. She will be heading the human resources search practice at Accelent. Ms. Carlin was a former client
AIA Worldwide Opens in Dublin; Names Country Manager
AIA Worldwide has named Fiona O'Sullivan as country manager for its newly established satellite office in Dublin, Ireland. In her new role, Ms. O'Sullivan will leverage more than two decades of experience in helping organizations devise communication strategies and enhance their employer brand. She is responsible for growing market share and ensuring that AIA's global
WNS and Ramco Systems Partner to Deliver New HR Service
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a provider of global business process management services, and Ramco Systems, an enterprise software product company focused on delivering ERP applications on cloud, tablets and smart phones, have formed a strategic partnership to serve the human resources outsourcing marketplace across industries. The joint offering will initially be targeted at customers in the
Global Sage Acquires Davids & Co.
Executive search firm Global Sage has acquired Davids & Co., a boutique search firm dedicated to coverage in global insurance. The acquisition will further expand the international insurance network of Global Sage, which has offices in New York, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, Beijing and Johannesburg. Davids & Co. founder and CEO,
Heidrick & Struggles Makes Addition to Consumer Markets Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Heidi Rustin as a partner in its consumer markets practice based in the New York. Ms. Rustin brings over 13 years of experience in the fashion, luxury and retail sectors as well as cross-functional expertise in marketing and sales, finance, merchandising and general management. She was
The Human Capital Group Fills Position for CP Kelco
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has placed Matt Turner as the director of operations – Biogums, at CP Kelco. Mr. Turner has 20 years of manufacturing, operations and leadership experience at Cargill and Golden Peanut, and most recently with Justin’s Nut Butter as COO. CP Kelco, a division of JM Huber Corporation, with
Corporate Resources Services to Unveil Recruiting Solution to US Market
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. (CRS), a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, is preparing to launch its new iintegra Software in the U.S. The company recently acquired Flex Recruitment team in the U.K. to develop the software, which is a recruitment solutions platform designed for companies to attract, acquire and recruit suitable candidates. Mark.
Boyden Makes Major Foray into Canadian Market
Executive search firm Boyden has significantly expanded its presence in the burgeoning Canadian marketplace with the addition of more than 80 professionals from the Vancouver and Ottawa offices of rival Odgers Berndtson. “Our new colleagues bring world class expertise and a commitment to client service that is a great strategic fit for our expansion in
Egon Zehnder Study Finds New Leadership Paradigm
Executives navigating today’s complex business landscape no longer can rely on past experience to drive future performance success, according to a global study released by Egon Zehnder. The study of more than 800 executives from around the world found that a new leadership paradigm is emerging that shifts away from what leaders know and toward
Preston & Partners Grows Staff in Atlanta
Preston & Partners Talent Solutions has expanded its Atlanta office with the addition of Candice St. Pierre. Ms. St. Pierre joins Preston after six years with Atkins Nutritionals. “We are thrilled to have Candice join our firm. Her experience in working with consumer centric companies is a perfect fit with our growth in the natural
B.E. Smith Finds CEO for Madison County Hospital
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Dana Engle as the new chief executive officer for Madison County Hospital. Formerly, Ms. Engle held the role of CEO for Rocking Horse Community Health Center. “Madison County Hospital was seeking an experienced senior healthcare executive to provide strategic and operational leadership while continuing to drive the organization’s
Berwick Partners Strengthens Retail Practice
Berwick Partners has named Tamsin Terry-Lush as a principal consultant working in the firm's consumer retail practice with a focus on retail. Ms. Terry-Lush joins with experience from a variety of resourcing and talent acquisition roles. After completing a general management graduate training scheme in luxury retail she moved to work within HR. This was
Alexander Hughes Adds to Moscow Office
Alexander Hughes has added Luba Gurova as a consultant in its Moscow office. Ms. Gurova is a consulting and communication expert with nearly 10 years of experience in C-level advisory for 30 Russian and international companies. She brings consulting experience in the sectors of energy, financial services, legal services, consumer goods, travel & tourism, construction,
Korn Ferry Posts 23 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry/(NYSE:KFY) posted fee revenues of $238 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, an increase of 23 percent from revenues of $196.2 million a year ago. Excluding prior year acquisitions, quarterly fee revenue increased eight percent on a constant currency basis from last year. Fee revenue in executive recruitment was $140.1 million during the
Signium Adds ON Search Partners to Network
Signium International has added ON Search Partners to its global network of executive search firms. Founded in 2006, ON Search Partners provides a highly-personalized, consultative approach to retained executive search. Nine partners operate across the U.S. with offices in the Silicon Valley, Dallas, Minneapolis, Cleveland, and the Baltimore/D.C. areas. Working with both public and private
Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network Forms New Alliance
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has opened Sanford Rose Associates – Integrated Management. Managing partner Chad Dean leads IMR, an executive search firm with over 23 years of experience exclusively servicing top financial institutions. IMR specializes in quantitative analysts, risk management, sales, trading, structuring and research in the financial markets of the United
DavenportMajor Retained to Lead Searches for Aetherpal
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by AetherPal to lead in its searches for a new vice president of business development and a VP of product management. AetherPal is a provider of connected device support software for mobile operators and wireless device OEMs. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
INAC Global Adds Member Firms in Turkey and South Africa
INAC Global has added Turkey-based One World Consulting and South Africa-based Fusion Consulting to its network of executive search firms. One World Consulting has been operating in Istanbul since 2007 and works with local and international businesses across a wide range of industries. Fusion is a 15-year-old generalist search firm serving a mix of medium-to-large
InterQuest Group Acquires Ecom Recruitment
IT staffing specialist InterQuest Group plc has acquired ECOM Recruitment Limited, a U.K.-based digital technology recruitment business, for £7.04 million. Founded in 1999, ECOM has built a leading brand within the digital space and recruits for many of the Top 100 (New Media Age) list of digital agencies. With a team of digital recruitment specialists,
Bolt HR Secures Funding, Appoints CTO
Bolt HR LLC, a venture backed provider of human resources support technology, has closed on a significant investment round from a New York City based boutique private equity fund. The round was filled by the one investor, and the fund made a commitment to funding the long term development of the company. Bolt HR plans
Hanover Search Group Appoints Partner in U.S.
London-based Hanover Search Group has named Scott McKenna as associate partner, Hanover Search (US). Mr. McKenna has over 15 years of executive search experience, having successfully conducted more than 300 engagements in the financial services, consulting, and business services sectors. He previously led executive recruiting for Lincoln Financial Group. “Our global insurance strategy is to
DHR International Adds To HR Practice Group
DHR International has appointed Jerry McGrath as executive vice president and global leader of the firm's human resources practice group. Mr. McGrath, who will be based in New York, brings 30 years of human resources and executive recruiting experience to the firm. He was most recently the leader of Caldwell Partners’ human resources practice and
Novotus Opens in Houston
Novotus, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has opened a new location in Houston. This expansion is the second office for Novotus along with several remote-based locations including Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout the country. The facility will serve clients with a variety of recruiting needs including RPO, sourcing services, temporary staffing and contingency along with
AESC Welcomes 11 New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has accepted 11 new retained executive search firms into AESC membership. The AESC has welcomed the following new firms: Atabay Consulting; Big Fish Executive; De Sailly Consulting; Dobroy & Partners International; ECS Partners International; Head Hunters Peru; Lennard Partners; Per Ardua Associates, Steiner Search Group; TASA Worldwide and
Korn Ferry Grows Consumer and Retail Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Sarah Deckey to the firm’s consumer and retail practice. She will be based out of the New York office. Ms. Deckey was previously the VP of strategy and business development in VF Corporation’s Sportswear coalition, where she was responsible for integrating a broad agenda of consumer insight, strategy, innovation, and brand
