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The Power of Peer Groups: Why Every Leader Needs One
Success can be isolating. As entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners, we are expected to have all the answers, make the tough calls, and push forward—even when the weight of leadership feels overwhelming. However, here is the truth: no one succeeds alone, according to a recent article from Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search
KKR Invests in ghSMART
ghSMART, a global leadership advisory firm, and private equity powerhouse KKR announced that funds managed by KKR will acquire a significant minority stake in ghSMART. ghSMART partners with CEOs, boards, and investors to develop effective executive teams and support high-stakes leadership decisions. ghSMART’s founder, partners, and employees will retain majority ownership in the business and
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.
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
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?
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
M&A Deal Volumes Jump As CEOs Hunt Down Acquisitions
After a year of wait-and-see, 2024 is proving to be action time for U.S. dealmaking. EY’s forecast in its just-released midyear EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer predicts corporate M&A deal volume rising 20 percent year-over-year – nearly doubling the original 12 percent predicted in the inaugural Barometer release in January. PE deal volume, meanwhile, will increase 16 percent year-over-year,
DavenportMajor Fills Sales Post for Independa
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Travis Palmquist as vice president of sales, Americas at Independa. Mr. Palmquist was previously executive vice president of national accounts at Eldermark. Founded in 2009, Independa’s technology enables independent living solutions for the eldercare industry. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director
IIC Announces Changes to Its Board
IIC Partners has announced that existing board members Kris de Jager and Ruth Curran have been appointed vice chairs, and has added new director, Charlotte Eblinger, to its board. Mr. de Jager is founder and managing director of IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de Jager Executive Search. Ms. Curran is a partner at Dublin firm
Tribridge Acquires Talent Management Company Intelladon
Tribridge, a technology services firm specializing in business applications and cloud solutions, has acquired Tampa-based Intelladon, a talent management solutions consultant and integrator. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Intelladon’s solutions and strategic partnerships with talent management software providers will give Tribridge a foothold into the human capital management market and strengthen the
Kincannon & Reed Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Kincannon & Reed has named Deborah Schonberger as a senior associate in its Washington, D.C., area practice. Ms. Schonberger will add expertise to complement the firm's growth in life sciences. Most recently, she served as a senior associate as well as director of global practice operations and knowledge manager for the life sciences practice at
PageUp People Partners with Futurestep
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has partnered with Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions. With this partnership, PageUp People will continue to support its growing client base of multinational corporations with its unified talent management software platform, which will now be enhanced with Futurestep’s range of talent and technology
Nosal Partners Completes Search for TMI, LLC
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mark Dilliplaine as vice president, sales and marketing at TMI, LLC, based in Pittsburgh. The search was conducted by Melissa Oszustowicz, a partner at Nosal. Mr. Dilliplaine was previously executive director, marketing/product development at MSA North America in Pittsburgh. Founded in 1988, TMI, LLC is a fully integrated,
iMomentous Creates Careet Site Mobility Platform
iMomentous, a mobile technology platform that enables companies to recruit, retain and engage their talent, has released the iMomentous Career Site Mobility Platform. The solution enables companies to put their employment brand right in the palm of their candidates’ hands, regardless of which mobile devices they use. Its single platform approach and support for a
Boyden Grows U.K. Team
Boyden has added Laurie Callow to Boyden U.K. as a partner in the firm's global healthcare and life sciences practice, based in London. Mr. Callow has joined the executive search team as a partner specializing in the hiring of senior executive and board positions across most sectors of the industry. He previously has held senior
Korn Ferry Finds CEO for Diebold
Korn/Ferry International has placed Andy W. Mattes as the new president and chief executive officer at Diebold, Incorporated. Mr. Mattes most recently was senior vice president, global strategic partnerships at Violin Memory, a manufacturer of flash memory computer storage systems. Diebold is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services.
Oracle and Netsuite to Deliver New HR Services
Oracle and NetSuite have announced an alliance focused on plans to deliver integrated HCM and ERP cloud services for mid-sized customers. Deloitte will work with Oracle and NetSuite to develop a practice with highly skilled practitioners specializing in tools and implementation services to help customers adopt the soon-to-be integrated SaaS technologies faster and more seamlessly.
ON24 Creates Virtual Talent Development Suite
ON24, Inc., a global leader in webcasting and virtual environment solutions, has announced the virtual talent development suite, a solution for businesses which provides an enhanced user experience for every stage of the employee development lifecycle, from talent acquisition and new-hire onboarding to employee learning and leadership development. This new offering from ON24 delivers an
Sucherman Consulting Group Taps New Executive Search Leader
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Jamie Waldron as executive vice president of its SCG Executive Search unit. He will run the executive search practice for the firm and will have additional responsibility for SCG’s West Coast operations. Mr. Waldron is a
B.E. Smith Adds SVP Management Consulting
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Kathleen Meredith as senior vice president, management consulting. Ms. Meredith will lead a team that is equipped to consult as peers who understand the challenges provider organizations face in today's healthcare environment and the best practices for addressing them. She was previously president of Tohder Consulting which specialized
Koltin Consulting Fills Position for the Caryle Group
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Mark Keller as vice president of tax at The Carlyle Group. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Sara King completed the search. Mr. Keller was previously the vice president of tax at Arbitron. The Carlyle Group is
Paychex Acquires myStaffingPro
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired HR Services, Inc. and myStaffingPro, its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applicant tracking suite. HR Services, Inc., founded in 1993, is based in Lima, Ohio, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Paychex. Financial terms of the
True Continues Expansion
Executive recruiting firm True has expanded with the additions of Todd Zangrillo, Eoin O'Neill and Fletcher Schottland as partners. Established in 2012, True has grown from its four founders to more than 20 search professionals across Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Silicon Valley. Mr. Zangrillo joined True from eBay's enterprise commerce technology organization, where he
Versique Search & Consulting Launches Finance and Accounting Division
Versique Search & Consulting, formerly known as McKinley Group, has launched a finance and accounting division, led by recruiter Joe Reardon. Mr. Reardon brings over 10 years of executive recruiting experience to the Versique team, as well as 20 years of finance and accounting leadership experience, including roles such as controller and CFO. He previously
Social Media Not Best Outlet for Job Seekers
While social media may be a popular vehicle for candidates to do a job search, a new CareerBuilder study shows it can also end up costing you the job. More than two in five (43 percent) hiring managers who currently research candidates via social media said they have found information that has caused them not
Kronos Selected by Best Buy Mexico
Best Buy Mexico, a subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc, has selected workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated to more effectively manage its workforce. Gabriel Alvarado, general director, Kronos Latin America, said: “The Best Buy brand exemplifies solid values of customer service and employee satisfaction and it is rewarding to see Best Buy Mexico embracing
Bó Lè Associates Completes Sale to Recruit Holdings
Chinese search firm Bó Lè Associates has completed the sale of its remaining shares to Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bó Lè Associates was established in 1996 and currently operates out of 17 offices in Greater China and seven offices in Southeast Asia; it has 550 employees and
Norman Broadbent Opens New Office in France
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has opened its newest office location in France. Catherine Ceva has been appointed to serve as the managing partner of the new office. Ms. Ceva was previously an associate partner in the Paris office at TRANSEARCH. Her background includes working on assignments in fashion, retail and consumer goods. Ms. Ceva’s previous
Turnkey Search Recruits CEO for ASICS LA Marathon
Sports and entertainment-focused executive recruiter Turnkey Search has placed Tracey Russell as chief executive officer of the ASICS LA Marathon. Ms. Russell is the executive director of the Atlanta Track Club (ATC) and has nearly two decades of race management experience. LA MARATHON LLC is a leading U.S. running organization dedicated to transforming lives through
Halogen Software Selected by API Technologies
Halogen Software has been selected by API Technologies Corp. to unify employee performance management across its competitive workforce. API Technologies chose Halogen to help make processes, competencies, performance ratings, goal management and development plans standardized and consistent across the company. “With a number of acquisitions over the years, API Technologies didn't have a consistent performance
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of London Office
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Will Moynahan as managing partner to lead its London office. In his search and leadership advisory capacity, Mr. Moynahan is a member of both the firm's global CEO & board of directors practice and its private equity sector. “We are privileged to work in a city
LifeWork Search Strengthens Recruiting Team
LifeWork Search has added Laura Patterson, formerly of American Express and Bank of America Merchant Services, to its executive search team. Ms. Patterson will lead the firm’s new compliance / fraud / risk desk. Her merchant services career started in 2002 with American Express, focusing on the acquirer side of the business. Her most recent
3P Consultants Completes Assignment for SARA (Hong Kong)
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sanjay Malpani as vice president of corporate finance and strategic planning at SARA (Hong Kong) Ltd. Mr. Malpani previously served as chief executive officer at Acme Global Ltd. SARA (Hong Kong) Ltd. is the chemical, plastic trade & distribution wing of the Mohanani family group, which
NonStop Recruitment Opens New Office in Prague
NonStop Recruitment has expanded its reach in mainland Europe with the opening of a new office in Prague. The office is the third NonStop office in Europe, the others being the European Resource Center in Pardubice and the Zug office in Switzerland which serves the Swiss, German and Austrian markets. NonStop Recruitment will also be
Korn Ferry Adds to Atlanta Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Amy Young as principal in the firm's consumer search practice. She will be based in Korn/Ferry’s Atlanta office. Ms. Young joins Korn/Ferry International from Leader Enterprises, a Roswell-based marketing and technology consulting firm focused on consumer, entertainment and sports clients, where she was the director of talent acquisition and organizational development.
Work&Partners Places Sales/Marketing Exec at Electronic Ink
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Douglas Humphreys as executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Electronic Ink. Mr. Humphreys was formerly chief operating officer of RoadhouseOne. Electronic Ink is an international business system design consultancy dedicated to improving the way people interact with technology, environments and one another. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners
Ultimate Software Selected by Amica Mutual Insurance
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Amica Mutual Insurance Co., a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and liability insurance, has selected the UltiPro solution to streamline its processes for human capital management. Amica, founded in 1907, employs approximately 3,200 people in 40 offices across the U.S.
Chadick Ellig Celebrates 35 Years in Business
New York City-based Chadick Ellig is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Chadick Ellig, named “One of the World's Most Influential Headhunters” by BusinessWeek, is a retained search firm specializing in recruiting talent for roles ranging from CEO, president and board director, to management and functional positions across numerous sectors in Fortune 500, mid-cap and private equity-backed
