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Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13.9 Percent Q2 Revenue Increase
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted second quarter revenues of $317.2 million, a 13.9 percent increase from the same period a year ago. The revenue increase was driven by year-over-year growth in each of the company’s lines of business — Executive Search, On-Demand Talent, and Heidrick Consulting. The
AGB Search Recruits 12th President for Saint Leo University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has assisted in the recruitment of Jim Burkee as the 12th president of Saint Leo University, following the retirement of Dr. Edward Dadez in February. Senior executive search consultant Sally Mason and executive search consultant Larry Ladd led the assignment. More than 300 candidates from across the nation applied. Finalists
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.
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
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?
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
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
Colleges and Universities Rely on Search Firms to Find Leaders in Polarizing Times
Academic institutions continue to pump big fees into executive search firms nationwide. Many academic recruiting specialists say business, in fact, has never been better despite some sectors of executive search slowing over the past year. Even smaller recruiting outfits have multiple assignments running concurrently, all at the senior levels, and if there’s any slowdown coming
Greenwich Harbor Partners Finds CEO for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Paul Caine as chief executive officer of Dial Global. Mr. Caine formerly served as chief revenue officer of Time Inc. Dial Global is based in New York and is the largest independent syndicator of audio content in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives and board directors
Workday Announces Plans for Release in France and U.K.
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has announced plans to deliver Workday Payroll for U.K. and Workday Payroll for France. Designed to address the full spectrum of modern payroll needs, Workday Payroll is delivered in the cloud, making it possible for customers to automatically receive
ON Search Partners Grows its Staff
ON Search Partners has added Larry Ormsby as a partner. Mr. Ormsby will be based out of the firm’s Silicon Valley office, concentrating in recruiting chief financial officers for leading technology companies. Most recently, he was a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International and was a member of the firm's financial officer and technology practice.
The Cypress Group Fills Position for Spring Mountain Vineyard
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Patrick Sullivan as technical director of vineyards and winemaking at Spring Mountain Vineyard. Mr. Sullivan comes to Spring Mountain from Rudd Winery where he was winemaker since 2007. At 845 acres, Spring Mountain Vineyard spans from 400 to 1,600 feet in elevation, has 8 soil series within
Reaching Talent Expands Recruitment Marketing Services
ReachingTalent, a recruitment research and marketing company, has unveiled a new line of services for organizations seeking to augment existing recruiting efforts with targeted candidate research and promotions saving valuable time and reducing overall recruiting expense. These services complement the core offering of ReachingTalent's sister company, Novotus, which provides end-to-end recruitment process outsourcing services. “What
SaaShr Partners with Xponent Employer Solutions
SaaShr, a Kronos Company, has announced that Xponent Employer Solutions, Inc. (Xponent), an Arizona-based human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider, has chosen SaaShr to s expand the services it offers to customers. By licensing SaaShr’s payroll, human resources, and time and attendance applications, Xponent now has the ability to provide Arizona employers with a one-stop shop
Battalia Winston Adds Partner to Healthcare Practice Group
Battalia Winston has added Debra Pollick as a partner within the firm's healthcare practice group. She will be based out of Denver and New York. Prior to joining Battalia Winston, Ms. Pollick was an executive vice president at DHR International. Earlier in her career, she was the founder of a retained healthcare search firm, Pollick
IRC Member Firm Expands
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) USA – Atlanta has expanded to become Roxboro Executive Search. Tula International, a specialized practice group with Roxboro, continues to work in the renewable energy, cleantech and advanced manufacturing sectors. “We’ve always been known for our customized executive search service,” said Bernard Vanderlande, Roxboro’s managing partner, and IRC joint
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Polysciences
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has placed Tatyana Abel as product development manager at Polysciences, Inc. Ms. Abel was previously senior formulation chemist at Botaneco. Polysciences is a manufacturer of fine and specialty chemical materials for industrial, consumer, academic research and biotechnology applications. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical
Cornerstone OnDemand Unveils Latest Enhancements
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced its latest enhancements to the Cornerstone Recruiting Cloud, including new capabilities for interview management, embedded video interviewing, mobile recruiting, cost tracking and background checks. Developed with recruiters, candidates and employees in mind, the Recruiting Cloud is natively social and fully integrated
DHR Names Financial Services Practice Leader
DHR International has added Carol Hartman as its financial services practice leader for North America; she will also lead the firm's CFO practice on the West Coast. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Hartman was a partner with Caldwell Partners and brings nearly 20 years of executive search experience to the firm. She specializes in the
Accelent Finds New CTO for Borderfree
Accelent, Inc. has placed Brian Dhatt as chief technology officer of Borderfree. Mr. Dhatt previously served as vice president of engineering and product at Jetsetter. The search was completed by John Boehmer, managing director, and Diane McIntyre, partner. “We chose Accelent on the back of an excellent set of references and, as such, our expectations
Talent Technology Corp. Changes Name to Talemetry
Talent Technology Corporation will now operate as Talemetry Inc., aligning its corporate identity more closely with its flagship talent generation product suite. As part of its brand identity, the company has also launched a new corporate website, http://www.talemetry.com and social media presence, anchored by its new blog, Talemetry Today and @talemetry on Twitter. The company
Monster and Adicio Enhance Partnership
Monster and Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, have expanded their expansion to facilitate access to the CareerCast Diversity Network. Through the alliance, Monster will send a feed of targeted postings to Adicio for distribution in the CareerCast Diversity Network. “Enhancing our relationship with Monster allows us both
RSR Partners Adds Controller
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Roger S. Pierce Jr. as its new controller. Mr. Pierce joins RSR Partners from Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, in San Francisco, where he served as a finance director responsible for financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and treasury and project accounting. Prior, he spent 27
IIC Partners Names Global Leader of Life Sciences
IIC Partners has appointed Mark Keech as the new global leader of its life sciences practice Group. Mr. Keech, who is a partner at IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de JAGER Executive Search, specializes in senior appointments within the life sciences sector throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining de JAGER, he was
Witt/Kieffer Finds COO For AFcell Medical
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has placed David Buche as chief operating officer for AFcell Medical, an innovator and designer of surgical birth tissue forms as marketed under its AmnioClear brand. John McLean, managing partner and global leader of Witt/Kieffer's life sciences practice, led the search. Mr. Buche previously held executive leadership positions at Integra Life
ADP Expands into Chile, Argentina and Peru with Acquisition
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Payroll S.A., a provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll and employee benefits services across Chile, Argentina and Peru. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Payroll S.A. maintains offices in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in Argentina and Lima, Peru. Payroll's solutions and technologies include core payroll,
Heidrick & Struggles Sale Rumors Confirmed
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has confirmed that it is exploring "strategic alternatives" about the possible sale of the company. The Financial Post, a Canadian publication, has reported that the private equity arm of The Blackstone Group is in discussions with publicly-traded Heidrick, the fourth largest global executive recruiter, to acquire the company
AltoPartners Adds Firms in Austria and Colombia to Its Alliance
AltoPartners has added Human Resources Solutions in Austria and Executive Connection in Colombia as its newest member firms. Human Resources Solutions has a particular focus on international development for global brands and on Austrian utilities and public institutions. Executive Connection concentrates on top management positions within the consumer goods, industrial, energy, technology and healthcare industries.
Sanford Rose San Diego Expands with Acquisition in San Francisco
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has announced the acquisition of the life science firm’s San Francisco practice, Sanford Rose Associates – San Francisco, originally established in 1999. The company’s new name will be Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group and will specialize in placing life sciences executives into personalized medicine, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic
Myers Mcrae Fills Position for Piedmont College
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed Amy Amason as vice president for advancement at Piedmont College. Ms. Amason comes to Piedmont from Georgia College and State University, where she has served as VP for external relations and University Advancement since 2004. Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution and also
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Chicago and New York Offices
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added two new partners: Patricia Coleman joins the firm's life sciences practice in Chicago and Jeff Cohn joins the leadership consulting practice in New York. Ms. Coleman brings more than 25 years of executive search and professional services experience with an emphasis on the life sciences industry
Cook Associates Places CFO at Ferrara Candy Company
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Stephen Bowater as chief financial officer of Ferrara Candy Company. The search was led by Cook CEO Mary Kier. Most recently, Mr. Bowater served as CFO at Decision Insight Information Group, a TPG Capital portfolio company. Ferrara Candy Company was formed in June 2012 via the merger of
America’s Job Exchange Partners with HRsoft
HRsoft and America’s Job Exchange (AJE) have formed a partnership to automate the ability to have job postings listed on hundreds of career sites across the country. HRsoft’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) clients can now use the America’s Job Exchange solution to automatically distribute open positions to hundreds of career sites and sources. The service
G&A Partners Expands into Colombia
G&A Partners, a Texas-based HR outsourcer and Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has expanded its operations into Colombia to service U.S. clients operating in that country. G&A has established a new entity, G&A Partners Colombia SAS, with offices in Bogota to provide payroll and human resource services to U.S. companies that, as a result of the
Koltin Consulting Group Adds to Chicago Office
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has added Ryan Prepelica as a director in Chicago. In his new role, Mr. Prepelica will develop client focused recruiting strategies and lead search execution across a wide range of industries, including professional services and private equity. He previously
Lonergan Partners Fills Position for NXP Semiconductors
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Jacob Alamat as general manager of the microcontroller segment product line at NXP Semiconductors. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Prior to joining NXP, Mr. Alamat was general manager of Texas Instruments’ Single-core DSP business unit. “Jacob’s pragmatic and aggressive approach to growing markets will drive NXP’s
Managerial Hiring Improves to Five-Year High
Managerial hiring in May improved to a five-year high, and regions sorely needing good job market news got it, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 3.5-point gain bumped the index to 118.4, its all-time high since its introduction in 2008. The current score is also 20.9 points above
Buck Consultants Strengthens Staff
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has named Lindsay Scott leader of its global survey team and principal in its Knowledge Resource Center. He is based in Atlanta. An entrepreneur who has developed customized solutions for clients in a variety of industry settings, Mr. Scott previously founded and
CareerSMITH Adds New VP in Houston
Executive search firm CareerSMITH has added Jeff Kapustka as a new vice president in its Houston office. In his new role, Mr. Kapustka will be actively involved in client management and search execution across a wide range of market sectors, including energy and oil and gas, for clients engaged in engineering and construction as well
