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Why “Reason for Departure” Matters on Short Tenures
A brief note explaining why you left a short role can flip a quick exit from a red flag into a credible, context-rich career move. In today’s job market, where economic shifts and unexpected challenges have led to an uptick in shorter tenures, candidates are frequently faced with the challenge of explaining rapid role changes,
BoardWalk Consulting Recruits COO for Deep South Today
Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Hollis R. Towns as the first chief operating officer of Deep South Today. Founder Sam Pettway, director Cynthia Moreland, and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville led the assignment. His appointment is the result of a national search conducted over the last six months by BoardWalk Consulting. “Hollis Towns is bringing precisely
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
The Critical Role of Executive Leadership in Navigating Change
Executive leadership has long played a critical role in navigating organizational change, but the question remains, how do executives effectively lead people, and an organization, through change? A new report from Paul Frankenberg, founder and managing partner of Focus Search Partners, points to Warren Buffet, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. “He is admired
The Human Capital Group Fills Position for Onlife Health
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited David Wheeler as vice president, coaching center operations, at Onlife Health, Inc., a division of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mr. Wheeler has over 20 years of healthcare and business operations experience, most recently with Carewise Health as director of clinical operations. Onlife Health, Inc. headquartered in
Kelly Services Posts Flat Q3 Revenues
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, reported revenue for the third quarter of 2013 totaled $1.3 billion, a 0.6 percent decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2012. The company posted earnings from operations of $20.2 million. Included in the results of operations in the Q3 of 2013 are restructuring charges of
CTPartners Adds Heidrick Recruiter in Financial Services
CTPartners has added Thomas Moran as a vice chairman in the firm's global financial services practice. Mr. Moran will be based in Chicago and will also be a member of the firm's insurance/asset, wealth management and CEO / board practices sectors. Previously, he co-led the North American financial services practice for Heidrick & Struggles, where
Russell Reynolds Associate Leading CFO Search for KMG Chemicals
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by KMG Chemicals, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO, John V. Sobchak, has resigned in order to pursue other interests. KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes specialty chemicals to select markets. With
Robert Half Posts Modest Gain; Net Earnings Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) posted third quarter 2013 revenues of $1.08 billion, a four percent increase from revenues of $1.03 billion during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company recorded earnings of $66.4 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with $57.7 million, or 31 cents per share, last year. “Demand
Jibe Secures $4 Million in Funding
Jibe, Inc., a provider of recruiting technology solutions, has closed a $4 million credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank. The funds will be used to continue the company’s expansion and growth plans. Joe Essenfeld, Jibe founder & CEO, said: “With the introduction this year of new, data-driven and mobile solutions into a market ripe for
Erevena Adds Two Senior Partners
Technology-focused executive search firm Erevena has added Sam Wilkins and Kevin Elderfield to its staff as senior partners. Both partners join the firm from Lonmoor, a boutique search firm focused on the global technology industry; prior to Lonmoor, they were founding directors at Quorum International. Both bring a wealth of experience to Erevena’s key specializations
Hudson Global Records 12.9 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted third quarter 2013 revenues of $163.6 million, down 12.9 percent from the third quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $5 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, as compared with net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share in the same period
Trilogy Search Completes Search for CooperVision
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Pamela Jackson as senior director, marketing communications and digital marketing, forCooperVision, a manufacturer of soft contact lenses. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Prior to joining CooperVision, Ms. Jackson held progressively responsible positions with Symantec Corporation, most recently serving as senior director of
Affintus Introduces On-Demand Hiring Solution
Affintus has released its cloud-based pre-hire assessment solution designed to deliver a cost-effective way for companies to evaluate all candidates who apply for a job. Affintus helps companies make better hiring decisions by matching candidates to jobs based on cognitive, work style and work cultural preferences. Job candidates only complete the assessment once and are
Korn Ferry International Adds Senior Partner in Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Keith Deussing as a senior client partner in the firm's global technology practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry's Princeton office. Mr. Deussing joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as senior partner in the technology and industrial practices. He works closely with high growth companies, having served
Alexander Mann Solutions to be Acquired by New Mountain Capital
New Mountain Capital LLC, a private equity investor, has signed an agreement to acquire Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based talent acquisition and management business. The transaction is subject to EU Competition Commission approval. New Mountain will support Alexander Mann Solutions to further develop their integrated offering of outsourcing and consultancy services which help international organizations
Wurster Partners Recruits COO for Rock Gaming
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has placed Mark Dunkeson as president and chief operating officer of Rock Gaming LLC, a Midwest-based gaming partnership focused on the development of urban casinos. Mr. Dunkeson previously served as senior vice president of operations for several multi-property divisions of Station Casinos LLC since 2008. Wurster Partners is a specialized
CDI Corp. Posts Flat Q3 Revenues
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $277.9 million, a decrease of less than one percent from a year ago. The company reported net income of $4.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
CFO and Managing Partner Depart Options Group
Ike Suri, co-president and chief financial officer, and Gene Shen, managing partner, have left global recruiting firm Options Group. Mr. Suri resigned to pursue other opportunities including launching a merchant bank, Pelican Point Capital Partners LLC. Mr. Shen also departed to pursue other interests. Mike Karp, Options Group CEO, said: “Mr. Suri has been with
Fesa Global Executive Search Adds New VP and Partner
Fesa Global Executive Search has named Aldo Bergamasco as a new vice president and partner in the firm’s agribusiness, food and beverage practice. Mr. Bergamasco started his career at Johnson & Johnson and later became marketing director for Latin America, being part of the team responsible for defining global strategies and for leading multicultural and
Furst Group Lands CEO For Medicaid Health Plans of America
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Myers as new president and chief executive officer of Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). Mr. Myers was formerly senior vice president of policy and government relations at the American Health Care Association (AHCA). His government relations work prior to AHCA includes
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted third quarter revenues of revenues of $103.1 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $82.6 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter was $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted
Alden & Associates Strengthens Intercollegiate Athletics Recruiting Team
Alden & Associates. Inc., an intercollegiate athletics executive search and consulting services firm, has added Jeffrey H. Orleans J.D. and Philip H. Goldstein to its team of recruiters. Both have many years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics. Mr. Orleans brings a background in college athletics having served as the executive director of the
Lucas Group Acquired by Investment Firm Orchard Holdings
Search firm Lucas Group has been acquired by private investment firm Orchard Holdings Group. Orchard acquired the 43 year-old recruitment firm from H.I.G. Capital, a private investment firm that purchased Lucas Group in 2007. “Lucas Group’s acquisition by Orchard begins a new chapter in our story – one that centers on excellence, growth and long-term
Diversified Search Fills Position for St. Dominic Hospital
Diversified Search has recruited Dr. Lawrence M. Riddles to serve as executive vice president, medical affairs and quality at St. Dominic Hospital. Dr. Riddles was previously president and board chair for the American College of Physician Executives and he continues to serve as ACPE board chair. The search was led by Martha Hauser, healthcare practice
Dice Hires New CFO; Grow-Through-Acquisitions Strategy Continues
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, recorded revenues of $52.6 million, an increase of 10 percent from $48 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. The revenue increase was primarily due to revenues from businesses acquired within the past 12 months. During the quarter, the company earned $7.1 million, or
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Flat Revenues
The nation's No. 3 executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $119 million for the third quarter ending September 30, 2013, up 1.4 percent from $117.3 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue decreased 1.9 percent in the Americas, but increased 13.2 percent in Europe (approximately 12 percent
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member in Norway
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added Norway’s Sekse & Hogstad to its worldwide network of alliance firms. With offices in Stavanger and Oslo, Sekse & Hogstad brings the collective experience of nine executive search professionals, researchers and analysts, and management consultants with a specific focus on the energy industry, but
Technology Executive Group Completes Search for Panaya
Search firm Technology Executive Group (TEG) has placed Steve Carter as a director of North American sales at Panaya. Mr. Carter spent the last 10 years at Enghouse Interactive, escalating to the role of VP of sales, North America. Panaya’s software-as-a-service/cloud solution helps companies that use SAP or Oracle, reduce 80 percent of their upgrade
TMP Grows Staff in Canada
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has named Grant Chomiak as director of new business development for the Calgary and Vancouver regions of Canada. In this position, Mr. Chomiak will draw on his background in sourcing, recruiting, talent management and business development to grow TMP Worldwide’s business across the
Caldwell Partners Names Leader for Board Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has appointed Bethany George as the leader for its board of directors practice. She will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. George previously served as engagement manager of the global board and CEO practice at Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to that, she was a
Eames Consulting Adds to Singapore Office
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has added Chris Gillibrand and CJ Reynold to its Singapore office. Mr. Gillibrand joins as manager of the technology division and brings a strong track record in technology recruitment gained from eight years with Huxley Associates in London. He relocated to Singapore in 2010 with Astbury Marsden and joins Eames
ESGI Executive Recruitment Washington DC Fills POst for ASRC Federal
ESGI Executive Recruitment Washington DC has placed Susan Balaguer as vice president of human resources at ASRC Federal. Ms. Balaguer was formerly an executive vice president at VT Group. The 25-year industry veteran will lead the company’s HR programs and be responsible for recruiting and managing talent. Ms. Balaguer will also oversee employee relations, as
Saxton Bampfylde Adds Education Sector Advisor
U.K.-headquartered executive recruiter Saxton Bampfylde has added Cynthia Hall as senior advisor in its schools practice. Ms. Hall brings over 20 years of working in education. She has been headmistress of St. Helen and St. Katharine in Oxfordshire and most recently Wycombe Abbey School. Ms. Hall has also served as a governor of three independent
PwC US to Acquire HumanR
PwC US has announced its intent to acquire substantially all the assets of HumanR, a Herndon, VA-based consulting firm specializing in organizational development consulting. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. HumanR will become a part of PwC’s human resource services (HRS) practice, within its Saratoga workforce analytics team. PwC’s focus on workforce
