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J.P. Morgan M&A Forecast Points to Continued Momentum
Global M&A deal activity is moving forward with renewed intensity, even as markets absorb inflation, trade friction, and geopolitical instability. J.P. Morgan’s 2025 Global M&A Mid-Year Outlook points to a landscape shaped less by caution and more by creativity. Volume is up, megadeals are back, and cross-border transactions are accelerating. “M&A and capital markets have been
Cook Silverman Search Seeking Chief Development Officer for St. Anthony’s Foundation
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by St. Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco to lead in its search for a chief development officer. The non-profit seeks a strategic, mission-driven CDO to lead all fundraising and donor engagement efforts. As a key member of the executive team, this executive will be a thought partner to the
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
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
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
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,
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
Fortune Hill Taps Leader for HR Practice
U.K.-based search firm Fortune Hill has named Catherine Osaigbovo as managing consultant leading the firm’s HR practice. Ms. Osaigbovo has over seven years HR recruitment experience and joins the firm from Leathwaite International. Prior to that, she was with Digby Morgan. “I was attracted to Fortune Hill because they have a model which challenges the
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for Virginia Port Authority
Boyden has been selected by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Rodney W. Oliver has been serving as VPA’s Interim executive director following the resignation of Jerry A. Bridges last October. Tim McNamara, managing director who resides in Boyden’s Baltimore and Washington, DC offices, and
Sanford Rose San Diego Names Principal
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has appointed Denali Allen as a principal. Ms. Allen is a seasoned search consultant within life sciences executive search, having worked with clients ranging from start-ups to global, multinational conglomerates throughout her career. She originally joined Sanford Rose Associates in 2003 and has worked for both the San Diego and
TheLadders.com Unveils News Recruiting App
Online job matching service TheLadders.com has unveiled its iOS mobile app. Developed with a feature-lean approach, TheLadders’ app, “Job Search by TheLadders,” now available for free on the app store, provides a new way to identify job matches on-the-go, discover new job opportunities, and retrieve information on the competition. “The job-search evolution from the web
Stanton Chase Forms Alliance with Greater China
Executive search firm Stanton Chase Singapore and importer Greater China have reached an agreement to cover regional financial services and insurance (FSI) recruiting work from Hong Kong. “Our aim is to offer seamless executive search services to premier financial institutions across Singapore and Greater China which, most importantly, benefit our clients with the right expertise
Phillips Oppenheim Places CEO at Susan G. Komen Greater NYC
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Linda McNeil Tantawi as the new chief executive officer for the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ms. Tantawi comes to Komen Greater NYC from the CJ Foundation for SIDS where she served as executive director since 2009. The Greater New York
Recruiting Improvement Specialist Akken Partners with Kurlan & Associates
Akken, a staffing and recruiting efficiency improvement specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with Kurlan & Associates, a provider of sales development services. Kurlan & Associates works both domestically and internationally and has a well-established track record for helping both small start-up and Fortune 500 companies improve their sales performance. Kurlan & Associates president, Dave
Ascentis Releases HCM Solution Using NetSuite Platform
Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in human capital management solutions, has released the Ascentis HCM SuiteApp, built using NetSuite’s SuiteCloud computing platform. The Ascentis HCM SuiteApp automates HR and payroll processes while reducing costs and providing insight into organizational trends. The new SuiteApp ensures synchronization of critical data elements such as employee demographic information and
Egon Zehnder Makes Leadership Changes; Launches U.S. Public And Social Services Sector Practice
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has made leadership changes in several of the firm's key practices. Claude Shaw, a New York-based consultant, has been named to lead the firm's U.S. private equity practice, where he will continue to grow the firm's expertise in C-level executive search, management assessment and talent consulting activities among private
Spencer Stuart Leads CEO Search for Forest Laboratories
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Forest Laboratories to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Howard Solomon will retire as CEO and president, effective December 31, 2013. Forest has well-established franchises in multiple therapeutic areas and the company is exploring new product opportunities that address a range of health
Adecco Study Finds Improving Job Market
Numbers of permanent and temporary roles advertised during the end of the first quarter were up significantly according to data from HR solutions company Adecco. The figures show that the banking and insurance sector was the key benefactor, with a 32 percent rise in advertised vacancies. Sales (up 25 percent) and marketing, advertising and PR
Deloitte Consulting Appoints Managing Director for U.S. Human Capital Consulting
Deloitte Consulting LLP has named Jason Geller as the national managing director for U.S. human capital consulting. In this role, Mr. Geller will oversee all strategy, financial performance and operations, talent recruitment and development, and delivery of human capital consulting services across the country. Prior to this role, he served as Deloitte’s global and U.S.
Korn Ferry Posts Five Percent Annual Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted fee revenues of $227.9 million for the fourth quarter fiscal 2013, a 15 percent increase compared to $198.1 million a year ago. Fee revenue at Futurestep grew seven percent year over year. The firm earned $12.2 million, or 25 cents per share, for the period that ended April 30, compared with $12
Caldwell Partners Completes VP Sales Search for Host Analytics
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Garry Hanna as vice president of sales at Host Analytics, Inc. Mr. Hanna was formerly SVP, North America field operations, space at Time Insight. Host Analytics is the leader in cloud-based financial applications for planning, consolidation, reporting and analytics. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides
Rise in Turnover Fueled by Job and Career Issues
Employee turnover is on the rise fueled by the improving economy and jobs picture coupled with a pent-up desire by many professionals to reignite careers put on hold during the recession, according a national study by TalentKeepers. TalentKeepers studied over 600 companies for the study. The improving job market is giving people who have been
Adicio to Power Career Sites for Elsevier Health Services
Elsevier Health Services has selected Adicio Inc. to power the careers platforms for eHealthCareers.com and eNursingCareers.com, leading career sites for physicians, nurses and allied health job seekers. eHealthCareers.com and eNursingCareers.com offer healthcare professionals a full portfolio of job-search tools, including job alerts and advanced search functionality. eHealthCareers.com and eNursingCareers.com help company recruiters and recruiting agencies
Weyerhaeuser Company Announces New CEO
Weyerhaeuser Company/(NYSE:WY) has hired Doyle Simons as its president and chief executive officer. R. Simons was chairman and chief executive officer of Temple-Inland from 2008 until February 2012 when it was acquired by International Paper. Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest forest products companies, began operations in 1900.
Senior Level Job Transitioning to Rise
A BlueSteps Executive Mobility Report shows that 76 percent of senior executives worldwide are willing to change jobs immediately for the right new opportunity, with 49 percent actively seeking a new position. Executives working in the technology sector reported the greatest likelihood of making a job change, with 55 percent of tech executives reporting it
HVS Executive Search Names President of EMEA
HVS Executive Search has appointed Tatiana Veller as its new president of EMEA. Moscow-based Ms. Veller joined HVS in 2007 and will now head up all of the firm's operations in the EMEA region. Her task is to grow the executive search business throughout the region and to ensure the continuity of service to the
Leadership Capital Group Recruits CIO for Arbonne
Leadership Capital Group has placed Guy Thier as chief information officer of Arbonne. Mr. Thier joins Arbonne after a decade at Bally Total Fitness where he was responsible for creating and executing Bally’s technology vision. Arbonne offers premium quality beauty, health and wellness products through an extensive network of independent consultants in four major international
Infor’s Talent Management System to be Jointly Developed by Ciber
Infor, a provider of business application software, and Ciber, a global information technology consulting firm, have announced an initiative to jointly develop an implementation accelerator for Infor human capital management (HCM) applications. The acceleration tool is being created to help organizations deploy Infor’s HCM solutions with reduced time, expense, complexity and risk. Through the implementation
Friisberg & Partners Adds Momentous in Finland
Momentous Oy (Ltd.), an executive search and management development firm based in Helsinki, has joined Friisberg & Partners International. Momentous was established in 2011 by its partners and Barona Group, an HR firm in Finland, and offers executive search, management audit and development, and talent selection services. “We are very excited to join Friisberg &
Simply Hired Appoints GM for Canada
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Graham Donald as general manager of Simply Hired Canada, Inc. Mr. Donald has more than 20 years of experience driving recruiting innovation for the Canadian market. As GM, he will drive the expansion of Simply Hired's performance-based advertising platform to help Canadian
Taylor Winfield Completes Searches for Good Technology
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Lynn Lucas as the new chief marketing officer and Dan Stoks as chief revenue officer at Good Technology. Ms. Lucas has extensive experience in working with leading technology organizations, having served most recently as VP for global collaboration marketing at Cisco Systems. Mr. Stoks previously served as vice
Survey Reveals Challenges Faced by Job Seekers
Monster has released new survey results detailing workers' views on the job market revealing that, while 79 percent of job seekers indicate confidence in finding a job within the next 12 months, 77 percent agree that it is more challenging to find a job compared to a year ago. Findings from the survey indicate that
Stephen-Bradford Search Announces Promotions
Executive search firm Stephen-Bradford Search has promoted managing director Linda Schaler to president. Ms. Schaler, who worked with several prominent advertising agencies prior to joining Stephen Bradford in 2001, will continue to be responsible for leading the firm’s advertising/media and marketing practices. Several other members of the firm have also acquired new titles, including Elyse
