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Unlocking the Value of Diverse Leaders
Diversity in leadership is no longer a discussion about representation — it’s a defining factor in organizational performance. Across industries, companies are realizing that when leadership teams reflect a range of experiences, perspectives, and voices, they make better decisions and drive stronger business outcomes. Beyond simply filling seats, true leadership diversity transforms how teams think,
Getting Ahead at Work When the Power Shifts to Employers
The balance of power in the workplace is shifting. After years of employee-driven change, companies are now tightening budgets, redefining priorities, and leaning on technology to do more with less. For professionals, this means career growth is no longer guaranteed by tenure or performance alone — it requires adaptability, visibility, and a clear strategy for
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.
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
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?
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
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
Global Recruitment Outlook Steady for the Fourth Quarter Despite Year-Over-Year Decline
Global hiring intentions are holding steady for the fourth quarter of 2024, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25 percent, though outlooks remain weaker compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which gathered data from over 40,000 employers across 42 countries between July 1-31,
B.E. Smith Adds to Strategic Management Consulting Group
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Yolanda Otero Inman to its strategic management consulting group. She will be responsible for the delivery and execution of management consulting solutions. Prior to joining B. E. Smith’s leadership team, Ms. Inman was a consultant and interim leader for the firm for seven years, helping hospitals throughout the
Chief HR Officer Impact on Bottom Line Grows
According to findings from a customer analysis by SuccessFactors, effective talent management is a key driver of business growth. The study, which highlights the importance of having Chief HR Officers (CHROs) on the executive board, identified companies with an HR executive in their C-suite as high performers. These companies are on average 105 percent more
Russell Reynolds Associates Leads CEO Search for Diamond Offshore Drilling
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Lawrence R. Dickerson, current president and CEO, has decided to retire after more than 30 years of service. Diamond Offshore provides contract drilling services to the energy
HireRight Extends International Capabilities
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has expanded its market-leading integrated global screening platform to include 15 new languages. The company has also expanded its talent management integrations. The HireRight global platform has supported English, French and Spanish for many years but now includes 15 additional languages such as simplified Chinese, German
Kincannon & Reed Strengthens South and Central America Operations
Kincannon & Reed has made several moves to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in South and Central America. David Turner, a managing director, has been appointed head of the firm’s Latin America business unit. Joseph Sherman has joined the firm as a managing director in Sao Paulo. Mr. Sherman comes to Kincannon & Reed following a
Ryan Search & Consulting Expands Board of Advisors
Executive recruiter Ryan Search & Consulting has added George Dunbar, an entrepreneur and management consultant in the life sciences arena, to its board of advisors. Mr. Dunbar heads Franklin, Tennessee-based Dunbar Group LLC and is also a partner with Arboretum Ventures, a venture capital firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that specializes in the healthcare
Korn Ferry Retained by CommonWealth REIT
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by CommonWealth REIT (CWH) to help identify potential independent trustee candidates. CommonWealth REIT is a large, nationwide office real estate investment trust. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a global provider of talent management
Fairsail to Lead HR Processes for UAS
United Allergy Services (UAS) has selected Fairsail, a leader in global workforce collaboration, to streamline and manage its human resource, human capital management and recruitment processes, bringing together its global team on a single platform. Nic Scott, Fairsail’s chief executive officer, said: “Employee collaboration has been a big focus for us in the past year,
Witt/Kieffer Launches No-For-Profit Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has opened a new not-for-profit search practice which will recruit C-level executives for nonprofit organizations across a wide range of sectors, including leading organizations in philanthropy, education reform, community engagement, human services, and specialty education. Wayne Luke will join Witt/Kieffer’s Atlanta office as managing partner of the practice. John Fazekas joins
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Dex Media
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Suzanne Keen as head of communications at Dex Media. Previously, Ms. Keen held various corporate communications positions with G6 Hospitality (Motel 6 and Studio 6 Extended Stay brands), Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s brands), FedEx and JC Penney. Dex Media provides local, social and mobile marketing solutions to businesses in
Calibre One Extends Reach in NYC
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has extended its reach into the U.S. Northeast with the promotion Girish Mirchandani, who was previously a partner in the San Francisco office and will now relocate to New York. Since joining Calibre One in 2010, Mr. Mirchandani has expanded his recruiting portfolio placing key executives into Hearst, Aternity,
Job Prospects to Remain Stable in Q4
One in four employers plan to add full-time, permanent headcount in the fourth quarter, relatively unchanged from last year, according to CareerBuilder's latest job forecast. Industries expected to outpace the national average for companies hiring include information technology (36 percent), financial services (32 percent) and manufacturing (30 percent). Hiring among large healthcare organizations is expected
Boyden Adds New Managing Directors
Boyden has added Peter Santora as a managing partner based in Southern California and Paul Moran as a managing partner in Boston. Mr. Santora will direct his efforts on strengthening market-focused client services for the West Coast, including but not limited to California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. He previously was a senior client partner and
Cejka Executive Search Retained by Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute
Cejka Executive Search has been chosen by Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute – MSK Cancer Alliance to lead in its search for a new physician-in-chief. The physician-in-chief will oversee and facilitate this distinctive clinical and research partnership built to rapidly move innovative evidence-based cancer care into the community setting and enable bi-directive learning across the institutions.
Jibe Unveils New Recruiting Analytics Tool
Jibe, Inc., a provider of recruiting technology solutions, has launched Jibe Recruiting Analytics, developed to provide real-time strategic insight into hiring practices. The system features an event-based analytic engine that tracks every interaction a job seeker, or candidate, has with a prospective employer. “We keep hearing the term ‘big data’ used in recruiting and HR,
Ultimate Software Selected by AETNA
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has confirmed that Aetna has selected UltiPro for its core HR information system solution delivered through Ultimate’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Aetna will use UltiPro to handle global core HR administration; U.S. payroll administration; global payroll support; integrated time and attendance management; and HR reporting.
RSR Partners Appoints CEO
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has appointed Barrett J. Stephens as its chief executive officer. Founded in 1993 by recruiting industry veteran Russell S. Reynolds Jr., RSR Partners is owned by its partners and employees. Mr. Reynolds plans to remain involved with the firm on a full-time basis as chairman and
Kaye/Bassman Recruits President for Manhattan Construction Company
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has placed John Reyhan as president of the Manhattan Construction Company. Mr. Reyhan previously worked for Skanska USA since 1998, where he has held a succession of leadership roles. He has led the business units for sports, higher education, and federal market sectors, and has served as general manager for the company’s
Pontoon Names President, APAC
Pontoon, a global leader in workforce solutions, has named Rishi Kapoor as president, APAC. Mr. Kapoor will be responsible for driving sales and operational delivery for Pontoon across India, China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australasia and the broader Asia region. He has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience across diverse industry sectors including
Korn Ferry Partners with Career Connections
Korn/Ferry International has formed a partnership with Career Connections, a talent consulting firm in East Africa. The new alliance has been created to improve both firms’ ability to deliver recruiting services and talent consulting in Africa and for African headquartered clients internationally. “This alliance will allow Korn/Ferry to more successfully serve our global clients in
Executive Hiring Prospects Remain High
Executive hiring prospects remain high with about 59 percent of employers selectively or significantly increasing executive hiring for the balance of 2013 and 2014 according to Claymore Partners‘ Executive Talent Market Survey. The outlook expressed by unemployed executives is also significantly less optimistic than employed executives and is consistent with their perspectives in January 2013.
Lonergan Partners Finds CMO for Talari Networks
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Kevin Gavin as chief marketing officer of Talari Networks. The search was lead by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Gavin previously served as CMO of ShoreTel. “Kevin is one of the world’s best technology marketing executives. He has special skills in building and supporting channel networks for companies like Talari,”
eQuest Continues to Grow Big Data Recruitment Suite
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has accumulated another 50 million job board and social media candidate performance records making its database the largest candidate performance collective in the world. eQuest collects and stores these statistics as part of its Big Data Recruitment Suite. The data is used to calculate and
IIC Partners Appoints New Executive Director
IIC Partners has appointed Christine Hayward as its new executive director. Ms. Hayward previously served as the managing director, Asia Pacific, Middle East and emerging markets at the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Ms. Hayward stated: “I am delighted to be joining IIC Partners as its executive director. I look forward to being able
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in NY
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Steven Wilk as a managing director in its New York office. With more than 30 years in the technology field, Mr. Wilk was previously founder and president of technology-focused executive search firm Wilk Consulting. Gilbert Tweed International, established in 1975, is an executive search firm serving corporate
Caldwell Partners Taps HR Chief for Wesco Aircraft
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has recruited Felicia Williams as vice president and chief human resources officer at Wesco Aircraft. Ms. Williams was formerly vice president of human resources at Superior Industries. Managing directors Jerry McGrath and Dave Winston handled the search. Wesco Aircraft is one of the world’s largest publicly held
Oracle HCM Implemented by China-Based Company
Oracle announced that Beijing CAJ Senior Care Services Co. (“CAJ,” also known as Right at Home (China) has adopted Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle Talent Management Cloud to help establish its HR management platform and improve HR management and efficiency. Bird Yip, general manager of SaaS for Oracle Greater China, said, “CAJ
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Global Mining and Metals Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Rosario María Astuvilca as a partner in the global mining and metals practice in the firm’s Toronto office. Ms. Astuvilca will focus on the recruitment of senior leaders in corporate roles and mining sites across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. Most recently at Heidrick & Struggles, Ms.
Cook Associates Finds CEO for Liberty Acquisitions Servicing
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Ralph Rolen as chief executive officer of Liberty Acquisitions Servicing, LLC. The search was led by John Barrett, managing director, and Mary Kier, CEO. Mr. Rolen most recently served as general manager at Ceridian Stored Value Solutions. Liberty Acquisitions Servicing, LLC is a privately held debt buyer that
Talent Partners Opens in Canada
Talent Partners, a provider of talent and production support services for U.S. advertising agencies and advertisers, has opened its services in Canada. Through a merger with Toronto-based talent payment and signatory services company Canadian Connection, Talent Partners expands its global payroll support services for its agency and advertising clients. Talent Partners' newest international operation will
Talent Neuron Unveils Workforce Planning Kit
Talent Neuron, a Zinnov Company, has announced the launch the Talent Neuron Workforce Planning Toolkit, aimed at enabling organizations to forecast and address talent management requirements based on business goals. The solution provides data-driven insights based on quantified cost-benefits and optimizes talent for specific business outcomes. “It is important for HR leaders to articulate the
