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ExactSearch.AI Adds Tech Veteran to Board of Advisors
AI-enhanced executive search firm ExactSearch.AI has appointed Breck Armstrong to its board of advisors. “Breck is one of the most trusted voices in applying technology to executive search, and we’re fortunate to have him at the table,” said Mike Caggiano, co-founder and CEO of ExactSearch.AI. “He knows that AI can accelerate results—but also that search is
Building a Safer AI Future Through Guardrails and Human Oversight
The swift advancement of AI is opening doors to fresh opportunities for innovation and growth. At the same time, these breakthroughs are giving rise to serious digital safety challenges. From AI-powered scams and realistic deepfakes to generative AI (GenAI) hallucinations, new risks are emerging that traditional quality assurance approaches can no longer effectively address. For
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Navigating DEI When Hiring Executive Leaders In Private Equity
In a historically homogenous sector, diversity rises as a leading differentiator among high performing private equity firms and their portfolio companies. From rising interest rates to increasing C-suite turnover, private equity firms and their portfolio companies have recently faced a spectrum of challenges that have limited their potential to achieve growth, according to a new report from Slayton
Peoplefluent Appoints Chair of Its Learning and Leadership Advisory Board
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has appointed James Irzyk as chair of its learning and leadership advisory board. With acquisitions of leading social, video and learning platforms within the last year, Peoplefluent is accelerating the commitment of its product agenda with advanced employee development, collaboration and engagement capabilities delivered through captivating and
Heidrick & Struggles CEO Steps Down; Stock Dives 16 Percent
L. Kevin Kelly has stepped down as chief executive officer of Heidrick & Struggles and resigned from the firm's board. The markets have responded with skepticism, driving down the stock 16 percent on the news. Jory Marino, regional leader, Americas, will serve as interim CEO while a search committee of the board considers both internal
Caldwell Partners Encouraged by Rising Booking Activity
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International posted 2013 third quarter revenues of $9.2 million, down one percent compared to the prior year. The firm's slight decline was attributable to its U.S. business, which was down seven percent in the third quarter and 10 percent through nine months. "Although revenues were relatively flat year-over-year, we
MSA Executive Search Retained by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital
MSA Executive Search has been selected by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital to lead in its search for a new regional chief financial officer. The search is being led by Roger Samuel, MSA vice president. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is located in Laurium, Michigan. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients a range of leadership placement
Kilpatrick Opens in Bangladesh
Kilpatrick has opened a new office in Dhaka Bangladesh. It will be the first global executive search firm to reside in Bangladesh. Kilpatrick was founded in 1997 to provide leadership to its clients in both emerging and mature markets.
Tyler & Company Grows Atlanta Office
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has appointed Kenneth C. Kunze, MD, as a new vice president at the firm. Dr. Kunze will be based out of the Atlanta office where he chairs the firm's physician leadership practice. He offers nearly 30 years of experience in the field and brings a physician leader’s mindset and
HRsoft Partners with PreCheck
Talent management software provider HRsoft and healthcare-exclusive background screening firm PreCheck have formed a strategic partnership to streamline the recruiting and hiring process for healthcare employers. Hospitals and other healthcare employers will now have an automated recruiting software solution fully integrated with their employee background screening services as a result of this new partnership. “The
Morgan Samuels Finds New CEO for RBZ
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed John Schweisberger as chief executive officer of RBZ. Mr. Schweisberger has 30 years of experience in consulting and had most recently been with Computer Sciences Corporation since 2002, serving as managing partner of global business solutions since 2011. RBZ is a public accounting firm that
Kronos Selected by Celadon Group
Celadon Group, Inc., a provider of long-haul and regional full-truckload freight service with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, has chosen workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated to increase efficiencies and control costs. Celadon Group will use the Kronos time and attendance, HR and payroll, absence management, and hiring applications. Malysa O’Connor, director, services
Hiring to Remain Steady for Rest of 2013
U.S. workers can expect a stable employment environment over the next six months along with an upswing in temporary jobs, according to CareerBuilder's latest national survey. Employers indicated that full-time, permanent hiring in the second half of 2013 will mirror that of 2012 while temporary and contract hiring is expected to increase 10 percentage points
Amrop Adds to Its Global Board
Global executive search firm Amrop has elected Jimmy Chen, managing partner of Amrop China, to its global executive board. “We are delighted that Jimmy has joined our board. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, both within China and globally, as well as the insights that come from running a strong business. He
Lumesse Adds HCM Veteran to Staff
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has named Neal Bruce as director of product strategy. He will be based at Lumesse’s global headquarters in the U.K. and will lead a newly formed product management and marketing group. Mr. Bruce has a successful track record in delivering innovation in the HCM software industry
Greenwich Harbor Partners Fills Post for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Ron Furman as chief revenue officer at Dial Global. Mr. Furman led the go-to-market strategies at Insignia across integrated television, digital, mobile, technology, social, event, live-game, and activation platforms for multiple content properties, including The Pro Football Hall of Fame, The NFL Alumni Association, various NFL teams and emerging leagues.
Kaye/Bassman Expands Construction & Real Estate Practice
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has added Stewart Currie as a senior search consultant in the firm’s construction & real estate practice. Mr. Currie brings to Kaye/Bassman a track record in executive search spanning 23 years leading both his own and other nationally recognized executive search firms. He will be based in Orlando and responsible for expanding
Caldwell Partners Launches Information Security Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has launched a new search practice focused on information security designed to serve clients across industries to meet their talent needs in this increasingly critical area. "Top U.S. intelligence officials recently put cyber-attacks at the top of the list of major threat facing the U.S., naming financial
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Cliffs Natural Resources
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Joseph Carrabba has informed the board of directors of his plans to retire as the company's president and chief executive officer by Dec. 31, 2013. Cliffs Natural Resources is
Spencer Ogden Creates New Recruiting App for Energy Sector
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has created a mobile recruitment app targeting the entire energy skills sector. The free, downloadable app is available on IOS, Android and Windows. Updated in real time, the app features job openings in the eight sectors for which Spencer Ogden recruits: oil & gas, renewables, power, smart, nuclear, energy trading, mining,
Executive Recruiters Facing Big Shift;
Finding Digital Leaders Explosive New Mandate
A new 160-page report, Executive Search 2013: State of the Industry Report (U.S./Americas), commissioned by HSZ Media, LLC and released last week, predicts a vast realignment in the talent acquisition and executive search field over the next five years, highlighting ongoing challenges facing executive recruiters. “We have to pay close attention to how executive recruiters
Witt/Kieffer Promotes Polhemus To Senior Partner
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has promoted Rachel L. Polhemus from consultant to senior partner. She will continue to represent the eastern region of the firm’s healthcare practice. Ms. Polhemus, based in Witt/Kieffer’s Bethesda office, began her career with the firm in 2004. She specializes in all aspects of senior management searches and identifies candidates for
Dillistone Group Acquires FCP Internet
Dillistone Group Plc, the AIM quoted parent of Dillistone Systems and Voyager Software, has acquired FCP Internet (FCP), supplier of the evolve SaaS application. Dillistone Group will pay up to £2..1 million, subject to the performance of the business. The Dillistone Group previously acquired Voyager Software in September 2011, and FCP Internet will become part
79°S Executive Search & Advisory Fills Post for DNT
79°S Executive Search & Advisory has placed Nils Øveraas as the new general secretary for DNT, the Norwegian Trekking Association. Mr. Øveraas currently sits on the boards of several Norwegian companies including Friskis&Svettis Oslo, Save the Children International and Seema AS. 79 ° S Executive search & Advisory recruits top executives and directors, middle managers
hrQ Names Managing Director for Dallas Office
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has named Jackie Chabot as vice president and managing director of its Dallas office. Ms. Chabot joins hrQ with more than 20 years of human resources experience from TRW, Alliance Data Systems, Nortel Networks, Resources Global and most recently Conifer
Optimum Talent Atlantic and Venor Search Group Join Forces
Optimum Talent Atlantic, a provider of human resources consulting services, and Venor Search Group have formed a strategic alliance to provide integrated talent development services to clients in Atlantic Canada. Venor Search is a partnership of industry veterans Craig Coady, Ian Sullivan and Jeff Somerville. Optimum Talent Atlantic was formed this year when Michael Roberts
Martin Partners Completes Search for Plano Molding
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Simon Boaler to the position of vice president, international sales and business development at Plano Molding Company. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75 percent marketshare in the U.S. Plano is backed by the Ontario Teachers Private Equity arm. Prior to joining Plano,
eQuest Forms New HR Consortium
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has formed Big Data for HR Consortium, a worldwide group that will serve as an arena for sharing best practices, discussing trends and their implications, and considering issues common to those providing Big Data and predictive analytics services, tools, and analysis to the HR community.
Leadership Capital Group Strengthens Advisory Board
Leadership Capital Group has added Larry Kittelberger to its advisory board, expanding its board to nine members. Mr. Kittelberger was senior vice president, technology and operations and chief information officer at Honeywell International until his retirement in April 2010. “Larry brings a wealth of experience to the Board. Following our most recent partners’ meeting, one
Indeed Expands Into Germany
Indeed, a search engine for jobs, has opened its first German office in Dusseldorf. In the last year, traffic to the German indeed.de brand has grown 124 percent with 2.3 million unique visitors to the site last month, according to data from Google Analytics. In the last seven days nearly 100,000 new German jobs were
Study Finds Confidence in Economy
America's workforce is reporting some of the highest levels of confidence seen since the recession, according to the Randstad Employee Confidence Index. Measuring employee's attitude toward the economy, their employers, and even their ability to find a new job, the Randstad Index rose to 56.8 points in June, indicating a 2.0-point uptick in overall confidence
Net Medical Xpress Solutions Acquires Staffing Company
Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc., a leader in the telemedicine market, has acquired MedTel Solutions, a telemedicine staffing company based in Huntsville, AL. Under the terms of the agreement, the company issued three million shares to the two founders of MedTel and entered into employment agreements with them that provide stock-based performance bonuses. The deal
PrincetonOne Merges with Vermillion Group
PrincetonOne, a recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has merged with Des Moines-based executive search firm Vermillion Group. The merger will broaden PrincetonOne’s U.S. market presence, increase its team of recruitment professionals and further expand the industries in which it recruits. Founded in 1992 by Mike Vermillion, Vermillion Group has grown into one of
DavenportMajor Fills Sales Post for Independa
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Travis Palmquist as vice president of sales, Americas at Independa. Mr. Palmquist was previously executive vice president of national accounts at Eldermark. Founded in 2009, Independa’s technology enables independent living solutions for the eldercare industry. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director
