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Kingsley Gate Launches IGNYTE AI
Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has launched IGNYTE AI, a solution that combines proprietary AI technology with decades of executive search expertise. “IGNYTE AI disrupts the old trade-off between quality and speed,” said JL Baker, who leads IGNYTE AI. “We’ve developed IGNYTE AI to challenge traditional recruiting by combining our proprietary native AI platform with decades of executive
How Boards Can Identify and Develop the Right CEO Successors
Few decisions carry as much weight—or long-term consequence—as choosing the next chief executive. The process demands both strategic foresight and deep insight into the evolving demands of leadership. As organizations navigate disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating transformation, boards must balance continuity with the vision and agility required for the future. Boards face a significant
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
How Strategic HR Leaders Unleash Workforce Potential
The hot U.S. labor market has shown remarkable resilience in recent years. Despite gradual stabilization—driven by a decrease in job openings and recent upticks in the national unemployment rate—the tumultuous echoes of the Great Resignation and quiet quitting continue to disrupt industries. As the war for top talent wages on, hiring, retention, and employee engagement will remain top business priorities in the new
HRsoft Partners with Business Decisions
Talent management software provider HRsoft has entered into a partnership agreement with Business Decisions Inc., a talent management consulting and services company. This partnership allows the companies to collaborate and deliver combined talent management solutions for employers in the areas of competency modeling, talent management, compensation planning, career development, performance management and succession. BDI is
Eblinger & Partner Adds Consultant
IIC Partners has announced that its Austrian member firm Eblinger & Partner has appointed Marco Quége as a consultant who will specialize in strategic human resources services for the life sciences and FMCG sectors. Mr. Quége previously worked at the senior executive level in HR in several companies in Austria and Brazil, and held senior
CareerCast to Create Job Site for Mashable
Media company Mashable has signed on with job board solutions leader CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) to create its new careers site. CareerCast will provide Mashable with Adicio’s job board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully, managed sales, marketing, and site administration services. Since its launch four years ago, the Mashable Job
Caldwell Partners Fills CDO Post for Civitas Learning
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has recruited David Kil as the new chief data officer of Civitas Learning, Inc. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor managing partner, venture capital practice, completed the search. Mr. Kil formerly served as chief science officer at HealthCrowd. Civitas Learning brings together the best of education, technology and data to help
Vestrics Appoints HR Expert to Advisory Board
Vestrics, formerly known as Capital Analytics, has strengthened its advisory board with the addition of HR expert Laurie Ruettimann. Ms. Ruettimann will provide insight and guidance on what human resources can achieve in the current environment. Her expertise includes leadership positions with Fortune 500 organizations, such as Pfizer, Alberto-Culver, and Kemper Insurance. She is the
AIMS Opens Operations in Spain
AIMS-Spain has been created through the merger of EuroGalenus Executive Search and Stemper. Carlos F. Ordás, founder of Stemper, said: “Ever since we started, we’ve followed the guideline that rigor and top professionalism are key when rendering services which imply a high added value, such as executive recruitment.” Similarly, Luis Truchado, who founded of EuroGalenus
Recruitment & Employment Confederation Names Director in Ireland
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has appointed Tina McKenzie as new REC regional director for Northern Ireland. Ms. McKenzie is the country director for the Staffline Group and her role will focus on continuing to build the recruitment industry’s voice in Northern Ireland, as well as driving policy and awareness-raising campaigns such as youth
eVerge Group Adds Business Development Director
eVerge Group has added Brandie Hurtado to the company as director, business development, focusing on PeopleSoft HCM, Fusion HCM and Taleo consulting services. Ms. Hurtado brings 14-plus years of experience in human resources, recruiting and human capital management consulting. In her previous roles, Ms. Hurtado developed hands-on experience with staffing, recruiting and onboarding functions. Just
Johnston Healthcare Search Merges with Stanton Chase
Nashville-based Johnston Healthcare Search has merged with Stanton Chase International, a global executive search firm with 70 offices in 46 countries. Johnston Healthcare will now operate under the Stanton Chase brand name and remain headquartered in Nashville. Founder Brian Johnston will now lead Stanton Chase’s North American healthcare practice group with support from Guice Smith
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Microsoft
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by Microsoft to lead its search for a new chief executive. Current CEO Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in
Robert Walters Japan Launches Energy and Infrastructure Recruitment Team
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has launched a new energy and infrastructure recruitment team; it’s core focus will be to match international and Japanese companies with experienced professionals in this actively growing market segment. The newly formed group will be headed by manager Koshiro Iwaya. “Over the last few years, public attention
Ultimate Software Selected by Northgate Markets
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Northgate Markets, the owner and operator of approximately 40 supermarkets with 5,000 employees, has selected the UltiPro solution to streamline its processes for human capital management. Headquartered in Anaheim,CA, and founded in 1980, Northgate Markets is a rapidly expanding retailer that
Riviera Partners Expands into New York
Riviera Partners, a provider of recruiting services for the technology sector, has expanded to the East Coast with its opening of a Manhattan office. The launch follows on the recent hiring of Kevin Bijas and Anthony Cenzano in New York. “This is not only an exciting time for Riviera, but the tech industry as a
Sullivan, Cotter and Assoc. Strengthens Healthcare Compensation and Benefits Services
Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., a compensation, benefits and human resources management consulting firm, has expanded its healthcare compensation and benefits expertise with the addition of Laura Lennartz as a principal in its Philadelphia office and Ed DeLuryea as a principal in Atlanta. Ms. Lennartz previously worked as a principal at Mercer Consulting in its
Judge Group Opens Office in Ottawa
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has opened its newest office in Ottawa, Ontario and appointed Stevena McDonnell as sales director in that office. Ms. McDonnell has 15 years of experience in the staffing and consulting industries. She previously spent 11 years at GSI International Consulting Group, where she was responsible for building the
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Rachael Marret as senior vice president, customer engagement at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Ms. Marret was previously president and director, integrated client services at Campbell Mithun, Inc. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner at Nosal. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, founded in 2012, is one of
Korn Ferry Adds to Leadership and Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Andrés Tapia as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting as part of its diversity, inclusion, and talent optimization practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry's Chicago office. Mr. Tapia comes to Korn/Ferry from Diversity Best Practices, a diversity and inclusion think-tank and consultancy, where he acted as president and
Eames Consulting Adds Three Search Consultants
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has appointed Dinsdale Bowen-Wright as a consultant, Karen Rayment as principal consultant to its U.K. office and Jassica Sun as a consultant to its Singapore office. Ms. Bowen-Wright joins the U.K. compliance division from Real Staffing, part of the S3 Group, where he spent two years focused on the recruitment
Parker Executive Search Fills Post for U.S. Olympic Committee Foundation
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has placed Jon Denney as the new chief development officer and president for the United States Olympic Committee Foundation. The Foundation, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO., is an independent nonprofit corporation created as an endowment for sports in the Olympic Movement in the United States. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches
Buck Consultants Introduces New App
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, is now offering Buck on the Go, a new iPad app that provides access to thought leadership materials on its website. Now available in the iTunes App Store, the app provides Buck Consultants' most recent news, published articles, white papers, client success
Korn Ferry Adds To Leadership And Talent Consulting Team
Korn/Ferry International has named Dan Plunkett as senior partner with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting. He will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Plunkett joins Korn/Ferry from Mercer, where he was global leader for the Mercer Delta CEO and board effectiveness practice. Working closely with clients like Hewlett Packard, British Telecom and
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Chicago Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Anne Belec and Clare Metcalf to its Chicago office. Ms. Belec serves as a member of the firm's industrial/natural resources sector and Ms. Metcalf joins its corporate officers sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Ms.Belec was CEO of Mosaic Group, a business and brand
Ferguson Partners Finds Chief for Washington Real Estate Trust
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has placed Paul T. McDermott as president and chief executive officer of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT). Mr. McDermott comes to WRIT from The Rockefeller Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., where he served as SVP and managing director and headed up the
Monster Co-Chairing NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative
Monster has announced that it is co-chairing the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Veterans Employment Initiative and powering its online community and job board. Monster developed the online career site and the tools within it that veterans and employers will be using. Those tools include the online community itself, and, for veterans, a Military Skills
Paychex to Enter Brazilian Market
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, and Sao Paulo-based Semco Partners have created a joint venture agreement to expand Paychex’s services into Brazil. Semco Partners is a portfolio management and investment company with a niche for helping market-leading businesses successfully enter the Brazilian market.
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director to Board Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Greg Lau as managing director in its board of directors practice. With more than 30 years of corporate governance experience, Mr. Lau will advise chairmen, chief executive officers, and nominating and governance committees on board composition, assessment, and recruiting. He previously served as executive
Boardroom Diversity Still Lagging
According to a recent report released by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), women and minorities have made no real gains in the boardrooms of corporate America. The study, titled Missing Pieces: Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards, 2012 Alliance for Board Diversity Census, in the Fortune 100, women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Marketing Position for Questar Assessment
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has recruited Diane Glass as the new director of marketing at Questar Assessment, Inc. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Mrs. Glass was previously the associate director of product marketing within the assessment division
Insperity Launches New Mobile App
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched a mobile application (app) that provides on-the-go access to the Employee Service Center (ESC), an online platform for Insperity customers to access human resources-related information. The new app gives users mobile accessibility to the most commonly used ESC features, such as paycheck
Leadership Capital Group Adds New Partner to Open Austin Office
Leadership Capital Group has added Clement J. Wigger as partner. In his new role, Mr. Wigger will open the firm’s Austin office while strengthening its Latin America practice. Mr. Wigger has recruited in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and other key markets in the region. He previously founded his own firm, which was designed to meet the
SABA Announces New CEO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as its president and chief executive officer; he will also serve as a member of the firm's board of directors. “The board is very impressed with the strategic vision, operational excellence, and business performance Shawn has demonstrated as interim CEO,” said Bill
