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Flatiron Search Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at TRUEWERK
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has placed Emily Sly as chief marketing officer of Stride Consumer Partners-backed TRUEWERK in Denver, CO. “We’ve been fortunate to work alongside Stride and TRUEWERK for several years now, helping to assemble an incredibly talented leadership team, and we’re excited to welcome,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As TRUEWERK continues to
Leathwaite Appoints Non-Executive Director
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite has appointed (John) Duncan Edwards to its board as non-executive director. “Duncan’s appointment to the board comes at an important and exciting time for our company,” said Andrew Wallace, chair and co-founder. “His proven leadership as a CEO through periods of significant growth, together with our ongoing ambitions to expand across North America, make his
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
Bridging Leadership Gaps: The Journey from Education to Executive Search
People are often drawn to the executive search industry for a multitude of reasons. It could be due to their interest in talent acquisition and helping organizations find key leadership. For many, the opportunity to engage with diverse industries and build strong professional networks can be appealing. Also enticing is the potential for high earnings
Cook Associates Recruits VP of Marketing for WellPet
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Camelle Kent as vice president of marketing at WellPet, LLC. The search was led by CEO Mary Kier. Ms. Kent joins WellPet from VF Corporation – Timberland where she served most recently as senior director, global brand marketing. WellPet, LLC’s growing natural pet food brands (Wellness, Old Mother
BirdDog Announces New Chief Executive
BirdDog, a provider of recruiting and applicant tracking solutions for the construction and skilled trades industries, has appointed Todd Skokan as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. Mr. Skokan has held leadership positions at Intelledon, GeoLearning, Vital Learning, Learn2, Skillsoft and ITC Learning. “Todd is a well-known leader in HCM and
AC Lordi Adds Business Development Manager
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has added Jim O'Malley as senior manager of business development. He will lead all aspects of sales and relationship management across the firm's consulting and recruiting business lines. Mr. O'Malley has more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as a
Kensington International Launches Career Transition Technology
Kensington International, the Chicago office of Career Partners International (CPI), a partnership of career transition and coaching firms, has launched its latest global technology enhancements for outplacement services. CareerPartner24x7 is a web-based global platform providing career transition resources and job opportunities, enhances outplacement participants’ outcomes and experiences. “The new CareerPartner24x7 will provide our clients with
Fairfield Partners Fills Top Sales Post for Decisyon
Fairfield Partners has placed Mark Corsetti as executive vice president of sales at Stamford, Conn-based Decisyon, Inc. Decisyon provides enterprises, manufacturers and global brands with the only collaborative business software solutions that integrate analysis, planning and execution in a single environment. Fairfield Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in placing high impact leaders
ADP Creates Recruiting Management Tool
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has launched ADP Recruiting Management, a next-generation platform to help clients manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process by engaging social and mobile users. ADP’s new solution offers companies and applicants tools aligned with today’s changing recruitment landscape – including mobile and social media capabilities. “Recruiters
Kaye/Bassman Adds Higher Education Practice Leader
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has added Trey Wright as practice leader for the firm’s higher education specialty practice. Mr. Wright is president and founder of Infinity Recruiting & Staffing, LLC and brings to Kaye/Bassman experience in both the education industry as well as executive search. “Trey has an unparalleled reputation in the education space and is
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Global Technology & Services Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Sean Carroll as a partner in its global technology & services practice. He is based in New York. Mr. Carroll has more than 15 years' tenure filling senior level positions including CEOs, as well as functional leaders in sales, marketing, finance and engineering, focusing on the
ON Search Partners Named to INC 500|5000 Fastest-Growing Companies
Inc. magazine has included ON Search Partners on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Partner Steve Cornacchia accepted the award on behalf of the firm from Bob LaPointe, President of Inc. at
Morgan Samuels Fills Post for Bobham Aerospace Communications
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Timothy R. Rayl as director, sales and marketing at Cobham Aerospace Communications. Mr. Rayl is a 27-year veteran of aviation equipment manufacturer Rockwell Collins, Incorporated, most recently holding the position of senior director, business aviation aftermarket and flight services sales. “Tim’s broad knowledge across the
Global Sage Acquires Novo Group
Executive search firm Global Sage has acquired Novo Group, a boutique search firm dedicated to the global equities sales and research, and asset management and hedge funds sectors. Novo will further expand the global network of Global Sage, which has offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, New York, London and Johannesburg. Novo’s founder and CEO
Ropella Group to Lead Search for Ravano Green Power
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has been selected by Ravano Green Power to lead in its search for a new president. Ravano Green Power was founded in 2006 with the objective of investing and operating in the renewable energy market. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical and allied industries
CareerCast Partners with Big4.com
Big4.com, the global social network for Big 4 professionals and alumni, has signed on with job board solutions leader CareerCast.com (a division of Adicio Inc.) for the relaunch of their job site. CareerCast will provide Big4 with Adicio’s leading job board platform and its RevManage program, which includes fully managed sales, marketing and site administration
Vetted Solutions Joins Panorama
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has joined Panorama, a global network of independent executive search firms with 20 offices and over 50 partners across Europe, North America and the Asian Pacific. “Vetted Solutions brings to the Panorama network both proximity to the critical Washington, D.C. market and expertise in association and non-profit
Pearson Partners Elects Co-Founder as CEO
Pearson Partners International has elected Keith Pearson, vice chairman and president, to succeed founder Bob Pearson as president, chief executive officer and vice chairman. He will manage the firm’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations and will continue to specialize in sourcing high-quality leadership talent for Fortune 1000 and private equity portfolio companies. Keith Pearson and
Patrick Prout Selected to Head IRC’s Financial Services Practice
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has named Patrick M. Prout, president and chief executive officer of The Prout Group, as head of its financial services practice. “Our practice group leaders intensify the contacts between various IRC members, and develop IRC’s huge potential – which benefits all our clients, worldwide.” said Malcolm Duncan, president of
Cornerstone OnDemand Strengthens Board
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced that Joe Payne, former CEO of cloud-based marketing automation leader Eloqua, Inc., has joined its board of directors. Mr. Payne served as CEO and member of the board of directors of Eloqua from January 2007 until the company’s acquisition by Oracle
JDG Associates Fills CIO Post for Federal Emergency Management Agency
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Adrian Gardner as the new chief information officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Most recently, Mr. Gardner served as the CIO and director of the information and technology communications directorate for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. JDG Associates has been serving the executive recruitment needs of
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Montreal
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Nathalie Francisci to its Montreal office as a partner. Ms. Francisci will focus on senior-level assignments in the financial services sector, as well as for crown corporations and large not-for-profit organizations. An expert on governance and diversity issues, Ms. Francisci currently sits on a number of boards, including
Witt/Kieffer to Lead Search for Zoologial Society of Florida
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by The Zoological Society of Florida to lead the recruitment of the organization’s new president and CEO. Senior partner Gregory Santore and consultant Jennifer Biehn will lead the search for Witt/Kieffer. “Witt/Kieffer’s strong track record of identifying exceptional leaders for organizations like ours that serve society speaks for
Buck Consultants Appoints Principal
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has appointed Joanne Jacobson as principal and retirement ERISA compliance consultant. Ms. Jacobson’s responsibilities include analyzing legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicating key issues to Buck consultants and clients. She is located in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Ms. Jacobson joins
CTPartners Names Co-Leaders Of Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added Jim Aslaksen and Andy Talkington as vice chairmen and co-leaders of the firm's industrial practice. Mr. Aslaksen will be based in Chicago and Mr. Talkington in Houston. Mr. Aslaksen joins CTPartners from Korn/Ferry International, where he was the chemicals' sector co-global leader. He brings over 20 years of recruiting experience. Mr. Talkington
Amrop Names Nine New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has appointed nine new partners to its global network of executive search consultants. Ricardo Amatto joins the firm in Brazil and will be responsible for Amrop’s financial services practice (commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, asset & wealth management, credit cards and payments and private equity) in the region. Previously, he
Everjoy Consulting Adds Senior Consultant
Everjoy Consulting has added Rachel Beauchamp to its team as a senior recruitment consultant. Ms. Beauchamp has over 20 years of IT, resourcing and recruitment experience across a range of areas but with a specialization within the SAP marketplace. Her recruitment expertise includes ERP (SAP, Oracle), project management, business intelligence, IT infrastructure, and management consulting,
Carrington & Carrington Fills Position for Missouri Baptist
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has placed Michael Kelly as the new vice president, hospital operations for Missouri Baptist Medical Center/BJC HealthCare. Missouri Baptist is a 489-bed acute-care hospital located in west St. Louis County. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, Carrington & Carrington places candidates in middle management and
Welocalize Launches New Recruiting Solution
Welocalize, a provider of translation and localization solutions, has launched the specialized WeStaffing solution to help global brands access top talent for language services programs worldwide. The dedicated WeStaffing team provides retained and executive search, onsite and offsite contractors and permanent placement services for clients that need translators, vendor managers, testers and linguists, native and
Pearson Partners Expands Dallas Office with New VP
Pearson Partners International has named Heather Thomas as a vice president in its Dallas office. Ms. Thomas will help clients build leadership teams in the board room, senior executive suite and for senior management. Ms. Thomas was previously a regional vice president for eight years at Robert Half Management Resources, a professional services division that
Leadership Capital Group Fills CTO Post for Kaiser Permanente
Leadership Capital Group has placed Mike Sutten as senior vice president of information technology and chief technology officer at Kaiser Permanente. Most recently, Mr. Sutten served for five years as the CTO and deputy CIO for the U.S. Government. With a proud history of more than six decades, Kaiser Permanente is the country’s largest not-for-profit
Sucherman Consulting Group Adds Search Consultants
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Christina Sampaio-Forman and Mary Bryan Moore as search consultants in its Los Angeles and New York offices. Prior to joining Sucherman Consulting, Ms. Sampaio-Forman founded Eight Minds, an independent ‘think tank’ for television and film production
Paychex Partners with Kashoo
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has partnered with Kashoo, a provider of cloud accounting software. Available on the web and via the Kashoo iPad app, Kashoo helps small business owners manage their business finances and collaborate with their accountants. “We are very excited
Economic Stability Leading to Uptick in Human Capital Investment
Companies are once again investing in human capital for the long haul, owing to stabilizing economies in developed markets and escalating global market competitiveness across multiple industries, according to the quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook. “Until recently, companies were limiting hiring to C-level and critical senior roles and remained skittish in making long-term plans to expand
