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ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists The Massachusetts Port Authority with Recruitment of Chief People Officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Taylor Casey as chief people officer of The Massachusetts Port Authority. The assignment was led by Gale LaRoche and Christine Santiago. In this position, Ms. Casey will report to the CEO, leading the Authority’s HR efforts, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI initiatives, workforce
August Leadership Names Partner
Executive recruitment firm August Leadership has appointed D. Lee Holliday as its newest partner, based in Florida. Mr. Holliday is a seasoned executive search leader with nearly two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations on building world-class strategic leadership teams. He specializes in placing high-impact talent— namely current and former top-tier strategy consultants and investment
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.
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
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?
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Global Hiring Intentions Hold Steady from Q2, Drop Year-over-Year
Global hiring intentions are holding strong for the third quarter of 2024, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 22 percent, though outlooks weaken since Q3 2023 according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which gathered data from over 40,000 employers across 42 countries, reveals that while the NEO remains unchanged from
The Eastridge Group Names President
The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies has appointed Seth Stein as its new president. Since 2009, Mr. Stein has been president of Abbott Staffing Group (Abbott), an Eastridge subsidiary. He has also served as EVP of Eastridge’s general services division. “Over the last 15 years, Seth has demonstrated meaningful leadership at every level in our
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Revenue Dip
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5 billion, a decrease of three percent from $5.2 billion report during the same period a year ago. The company reported earnings of $68.2 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared earnings of $41 million, or 51 cents per diluted share. ManpowerGroup chairman and CEO Jeffrey A. Joerres, said,
VIVO Opens Office in Salt Lake City
Vivo, an IT consulting, staffing, and executive search firm for Silicon Valley companies, has opened an office in Salt Lake City. This marks the company's third geographic region. “Taking into account geography, growth opportunity, workforce statistics and cost, Salt Lake City was the clear choice for our next office location,” said Marilyn Weinstein, Vivi founder
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for Office Depot
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Office Depot to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Korn/Ferry is conducting the search process with over 100 candidates currently under consideration. Office Depot provides core office supplies, the latest technology, school essentials, copy & print services, cleaning & breakroom products, and furniture to consumers, teachers
Talemetry Releases New Features for its Talent Software
Talemetry Inc. has announced the 2013 enhancement release of its cloud-based talent generation software. The Talemetry software enables employers to search and source candidates from multiple locations for multiple types of roles, improve candidate relationships, streamline job postings, build career sites, and deliver an optimal candidate experience, all from a single platform. New and updated
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Toronto Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Stephanie Sykes to its Toronto office. Ms. Sykes joins the firm's financial services practice where she will leverage her experience in private and public securities to advise clients in real estate, private capital, global banking and markets, and asset and wealth management. She also
de JAGER Executive Search Adds New Director
IIC Partners’ Australian affiliate, de JAGER Executive Search, has appointed Anne Stuckey as a director of the firm. Ms. Stuckey brings over 19 years of diversified global executive search experience with Boyden. She has completed search assignments across a range of sectors with a particular focus on the consumer/retail, industrial, technology and government industries. “I
Caldwell Partners Recruits President for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Lucy Hood as president and chief operating officer of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Ms. Hood formerly served as executive director of the Institute for Communication Technology Management at the University of Southern California. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the governing
Kforce Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced second quarter of 2013 revenue of $283.7 million, an increase of 3.5 percent from $274.1 million in revenues a year ago. The company reported net income of $6.9 million, or $0.21 per share, versus $3.1 million, or $0.09 per share, last year. David L.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $122 million in the second quarter, up 5.1 percent from $116.1 million in the 2012 second quarter. Year over year, net revenue increased 11.4 percent in the Americas and 6.5 percent in Asia Pacific (approximately nine percent on a constant currency basis),
True Expands San Francisco Operations
Executive recruiting firm True has expanded its San Francisco office, adding three new senior team members: Mark Jacobsen, Rhoda Longhenry and Mike Mangini. Mr. Jacobsen has been named a partner, specializing in product, marketing and engineering searches for companies in the consumer internet, ecommerce, mobile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors; prior to joining True, he founded
SAGE Human Capital Releases New Executive Search Tool
SAGE Human Capital, Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS) recruiting innovators for executive search at large global companies and venture-backed startups, has announced availability of SAGE SmartSource, a new managed research acceleration service that bolts on to an organization’s internal recruiting function. SmartSource delivers candidates who closely match requisition requirements and job descriptions more rapidly and cost-effectively than current
3P Consultants Fills Position for Thermax Limited
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Gajanan P Kulkarni as vice president – legal and company secretary at Thermax Limited. Mr. Kulkarni joins Thermax after a successful stint with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. as VP and head legal and company secretary. Thermax Limited provides a range of engineering solutions to the energy and
IIC Partners’ Frankfurt-Based Member Firm Ingeniam Adds New Partners
IIC Partners has announced that its Germany member firm ingeniam Executive Search & Human Capital Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, of Frankfurt, has appointed three new partners. Multilingual trained lawyer Susanna Tornyay joins with more than 20 years’ experience, including six in executive search. She will specialize in the financial services and legal sectors, with
Hudson Global Posts 16.3 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted second quarter 2013 revenues of $171.4 million, a decrease of 16.3 percent from the second quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $5.8 million as compared with net income of $0.4 million in the same period last year. “In the second quarter, our business began to stabilize and
Berkshire Associates Partners with Workplace Answers
Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, has partnered with Workplace Answers, a provider of interactive learning content and developer of learning management systems. For companies seeking to offer both individual and corporate-wide compliance training, this collaboration provides a library of interactive courses on
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for CohnReznick
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Stephen M. Wyss as a partner and leader of the retail and consumer products industry practice at CohnReznick in New York. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Mitch Bassler completed the search. Mr. Wyss was formerly the
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Philippines
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added its new member firm, Corporate Executive Search (CESI)/ (IRC Philippines), continuing its growth in the Asia Pacific region. CESI works across four main sectors at both the C-level and mid-management range. Grace Abella-Zata, president of CESI, said: “We are strongest in FMCG, which is a vibrant sector
DavenportMajor Taps CFO for Sotera Wireless
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Spring as chief financial officer for Sotera Wireless. Mr. Spring previously served as CFO ofVeracyte, Inc. Sotera Wireless is a San Diego-based medical device company dedicated to the development, marketing and sale of a new generation of comprehensive vital signs monitoring devices. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which
Capital Analytics Changes Name to Vestrics; Broadens Service
Capital Analytics is broadening its service offering with SaaS-based analytics software and changing its name to Vestrics. The firm helps companies isolate and measure the impact of human capital investments. “Our new name, new brand, and the addition of a software product reflect a greater appreciation for who we are and what we have to
TheLadders Strengthens Technology Team
Online job matching service TheLadders.com has named Shankar Mishra as vice president of data science and analytics. Mr. Mishra will be responsible for leveraging TheLadders’ data from the firm’s more than six million members, along with machine-learning algorithms, to enhance job matches and recommendations, and develop insights-based strategies and new product features. He will be
Korn Ferry Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Peter DeRobertis as a principal and member of the firm's life sciences practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry’s Miami office, supporting clients in Florida, the Caribbean islands and Latin America including Central and South America. Mr. DeRobertis joins Korn/Ferry International after operating his own consulting business and prior to that
Boyden to Increase Presence in Australia and New Zealand
Boyden has announced plans to increase its presence in Australia and New Zealand to continue to meet client requirements in the region. Boyden’s alignment of the New Zealand and Australia offices under a single entity will be led by Michael Catlow, managing director of Boyden Australia and New Zealand. Penny Heron will continue to direct
ChampionScott Partners Fills VP Post for Computer Sciences Corp.
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Pierre Bruno as vice president and general manager, South and West Europe, for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). Mr. Bruno was most recently with Dell where he was vice president and general manager of EMEA enterprise solutions, infrastructure and services. For more than 50 years, CSC has developed smart,
Halogen Software and CPP Announce Partnership
Halogen Software and CPP, Inc., the Myers-Briggs company, have announced an exclusive reseller partnership to integrate CPP’s MBTI Complete into the Halogen Talent Management Suite. The organizations will be able to access their employees’ personality insights through a talent management suite and use this data to improve coaching, communication and collaboration across the organization and
Hasson Associates Names General Manager
Hasson Associates Recruitment has promoted Sarah Penny to the position of general manager. Ms Penny, who has been with Hasson Associates since the firm was established in 2008, will take over day-to-day management of the business as well as continuing her client work. Sinead Hasson, managing director of Hasson Associates, commented: “The research and insight
Pure Search Acquires Correlate Search U.K.
Pure Search, an international search and selection firm, has acquired Correlate Search U.K., a specialist financial markets headhunter. The acquisition marks the launch of a new division for Pure Search in the U.K. and is a continuation of the firm’s overall strategy to expand in relevant fields both in Europe and internationally. Chris Nelson, co-founder
Kincannon & Reed Grows European Food and Agribusiness Recruiting Practice
Kincannon & Reed has named Michael Whitney as a managing director based in England. Mr. Whitney joins Kincannon & Reed following a 20 year international career in senior executive and board-level positions in the agribusiness, food, and beverage sectors in the U.K., Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Most recently, he led engagements
Carmichael Fisher Adds Recruiter to London HQ
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has added Nadia Basheer to its European headquarters in London. Ms. Basheer comes from legal search firm Novus Lexus and is also an experienced lawyer. “Our focus of helping leading private practice firms to identify and attract outstanding talent has grown from strength to strength over the past six years,”
Park Brown Opens in Houston
Park Brown International, an oil and gas executive search and leadership consultancy, has opened a new office in Houston. With more than 15 years of experience in executive search and two decades working in Houston, Joy Brown Kirst has been appointed as managing partner of the Houston location and will take a lead role in
Dice Acquires the IT Job Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has purchased the outstanding shares of Jobboard Enterprises Limited, the corporate entity of The IT Job Board. The U.K.-based company operates a network of tech career sites in the U.K., Germany, Belgium and Holland. The purchase price consists of initial cash consideration of £8
