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IMSA Search Global Partners Adds New Member Firm in Canada
IMSA Search Global Partners has added Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions as IMSA Canada and CEO Neil Kouba as IMSA Canada managing partner. “Neil and his team are an excellent addition to our worldwide organization,” said Thierry Goder, president of IMSA Search Global Partners. “They are like-minded, successful executive search professionals who will strengthen our presence in
Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Recruiting Stories of 2025
In 2025, the recruiting and executive search industry entered a pivotal transformation driven by the rapid integration of AI and data intelligence. As firms navigated uneven hiring demand and ongoing consolidation, recruiters increasingly turned to AI-powered platforms, advanced analytics, and leadership science to deliver sharper insight, faster outcomes, and measurable value for clients. Investor activity
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.
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
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?
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
The Evolving Role of Leadership Advisory Services in Executive Search
Leadership advisory services are consulting offerings that help organizations enhance their leadership effectiveness through tailored development programs, coaching, and succession planning. They focus on assessing and aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals while managing change and talent. Ultimately, these services empower leaders to drive performance and foster a positive organizational culture. Leadership advisory services have
Pearson Partners Adds New VP
Pearson Partners International has added Heather Thomas as a vice president. Ms. Thomas brings more than 17 years of consulting and recruiting experience to Pearson Partners, including special expertise in finance, accounting, human resources, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Pearson, she spent eight years as regional vice president at Robert Half Management Resources. Ms.
The Buffkin Group Seeks Candidates for Healthcare Position
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been selected by Urgent Care Centers of CT which is backed by private equity firm Pulse Equity. The company currently has six facilities in Connecticut, but have aggressive growth plans to scale the business throughout the state and beyond the Connecticut border. Key candidate skills the organization seeks
Simply Hired Adds SVP Sales
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Beth Prunier as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Prunier joins Simply Hired from CareerBuilder and brings more than 20 years of experience in driving enterprise sales strategies and revenue growth. In her new role, she will guide global sales activities for
DHR Adds New Recruiters In Global Practice Groups In Europe
DHR International has added Xavier Alix as executive vice president in Europe. Mr. Alix will be a member of multiple DHR International global practice groups with a specific focus on expanding the firm’s already strong presence in the European industrial, financial services, and advanced technology sectors. For the past 24 years he has been a
Preston & Partners Leading HR Search for Cracker Barrel
Preston & Partners has been selected by Cracker Barrel to lead in its search for a new senior vice president of human resources. Elaine Erickson, managing partner of the NY office of Preston & Partners will be leading the search. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants provide a friendly home-away-from-home in their old country stores
Cejka Search Earns Spot on Top Health Care Employers List
For the second year in a row Cejka Executive Search has been included by Modern Healthcare, a leading source of health care business and policy new, in its annual list of Best Places to Work in 2013. With more than 30 years of experience in recruiting physicians and health care leaders for its clients, Cejka
NorthgateArinso Inks Seven-Year Deal With Finmeccanica
NorthgateArinso (NGA), a global provider of HR systems and services, has signed a seven year contract with Selex ES, AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica U.K. for a HRO and integrated HRP solution. Alistair Blaxill, regional president at NorthgateArinso, said: “The partnership between NorthgateArinso Selex ES, AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica is not just about providing enhanced service through technology
Calibre One Looks to Asia for Growth
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One is increasing its global foot print with the transfer of associate Jonathan Deffarges to Singapore from its San Francisco office. The move is part of a planned build-out of Calibre One’s presence in Asia and is in response to an increasing demand in services from the firm’s U.S. and
Workopolis Unveils New Recruitment Tool To Canadian Market
Canadian careers site Workopolis has unveiled its new online recruitment tool Social Job Share, enabling customers to attract and hire high candidates from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and hundreds of other social networks through one-click job distribution. It also allows companies to build their own online referral network by leveraging their current employees’ social connections to
Kforce Records 5.6 Percent Revenue Increase
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $299.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, an increase of 5.6 percent from $270.2 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $9.0 million, or $0.27 per share, versus net income of $9.3 million, or $0.26
Workplace Inclusion Still Lacks Financial Incentives
Ninety-six percent of executives believe having a diverse and inclusive workforce can improve employee engagement and business performance, according to a survey by the Korn/Ferry Institute. However, while the poll shows executive attitudes are positive, it also shows enterprises need to do more to promote inclusion — while 72 percent of executives say their organizations
Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network Expands
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has expanded its services with the opening of Sanford Rose Associates – JFSPartners. Joseph Sos is president and founder of JFS and has over a decade of history in recruitment in finance, accounting, and business analytics. Since inception in 2006, JFS has completed over 500 searches at the
The Human Capital Group Fills Position for Onlife Health
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited David Wheeler as vice president, coaching center operations, at Onlife Health, Inc., a division of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mr. Wheeler has over 20 years of healthcare and business operations experience, most recently with Carewise Health as director of clinical operations. Onlife Health, Inc. headquartered in
Kelly Services Posts Flat Q3 Revenues
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, reported revenue for the third quarter of 2013 totaled $1.3 billion, a 0.6 percent decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2012. The company posted earnings from operations of $20.2 million. Included in the results of operations in the Q3 of 2013 are restructuring charges of
CTPartners Adds Heidrick Recruiter in Financial Services
CTPartners has added Thomas Moran as a vice chairman in the firm's global financial services practice. Mr. Moran will be based in Chicago and will also be a member of the firm's insurance/asset, wealth management and CEO / board practices sectors. Previously, he co-led the North American financial services practice for Heidrick & Struggles, where
Russell Reynolds Associate Leading CFO Search for KMG Chemicals
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by KMG Chemicals, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO, John V. Sobchak, has resigned in order to pursue other interests. KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes specialty chemicals to select markets. With
Robert Half Posts Modest Gain; Net Earnings Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) posted third quarter 2013 revenues of $1.08 billion, a four percent increase from revenues of $1.03 billion during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company recorded earnings of $66.4 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with $57.7 million, or 31 cents per share, last year. “Demand
Jibe Secures $4 Million in Funding
Jibe, Inc., a provider of recruiting technology solutions, has closed a $4 million credit facility from Silicon Valley Bank. The funds will be used to continue the company’s expansion and growth plans. Joe Essenfeld, Jibe founder & CEO, said: “With the introduction this year of new, data-driven and mobile solutions into a market ripe for
Erevena Adds Two Senior Partners
Technology-focused executive search firm Erevena has added Sam Wilkins and Kevin Elderfield to its staff as senior partners. Both partners join the firm from Lonmoor, a boutique search firm focused on the global technology industry; prior to Lonmoor, they were founding directors at Quorum International. Both bring a wealth of experience to Erevena’s key specializations
Hudson Global Records 12.9 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted third quarter 2013 revenues of $163.6 million, down 12.9 percent from the third quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $5 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, as compared with net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share in the same period
Trilogy Search Completes Search for CooperVision
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Pamela Jackson as senior director, marketing communications and digital marketing, forCooperVision, a manufacturer of soft contact lenses. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Prior to joining CooperVision, Ms. Jackson held progressively responsible positions with Symantec Corporation, most recently serving as senior director of
Affintus Introduces On-Demand Hiring Solution
Affintus has released its cloud-based pre-hire assessment solution designed to deliver a cost-effective way for companies to evaluate all candidates who apply for a job. Affintus helps companies make better hiring decisions by matching candidates to jobs based on cognitive, work style and work cultural preferences. Job candidates only complete the assessment once and are
Korn Ferry International Adds Senior Partner in Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Keith Deussing as a senior client partner in the firm's global technology practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry's Princeton office. Mr. Deussing joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as senior partner in the technology and industrial practices. He works closely with high growth companies, having served
Alexander Mann Solutions to be Acquired by New Mountain Capital
New Mountain Capital LLC, a private equity investor, has signed an agreement to acquire Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based talent acquisition and management business. The transaction is subject to EU Competition Commission approval. New Mountain will support Alexander Mann Solutions to further develop their integrated offering of outsourcing and consultancy services which help international organizations
Wurster Partners Recruits COO for Rock Gaming
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has placed Mark Dunkeson as president and chief operating officer of Rock Gaming LLC, a Midwest-based gaming partnership focused on the development of urban casinos. Mr. Dunkeson previously served as senior vice president of operations for several multi-property divisions of Station Casinos LLC since 2008. Wurster Partners is a specialized
CDI Corp. Posts Flat Q3 Revenues
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $277.9 million, a decrease of less than one percent from a year ago. The company reported net income of $4.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
CFO and Managing Partner Depart Options Group
Ike Suri, co-president and chief financial officer, and Gene Shen, managing partner, have left global recruiting firm Options Group. Mr. Suri resigned to pursue other opportunities including launching a merchant bank, Pelican Point Capital Partners LLC. Mr. Shen also departed to pursue other interests. Mike Karp, Options Group CEO, said: “Mr. Suri has been with
Fesa Global Executive Search Adds New VP and Partner
Fesa Global Executive Search has named Aldo Bergamasco as a new vice president and partner in the firm’s agribusiness, food and beverage practice. Mr. Bergamasco started his career at Johnson & Johnson and later became marketing director for Latin America, being part of the team responsible for defining global strategies and for leading multicultural and
Furst Group Lands CEO For Medicaid Health Plans of America
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Myers as new president and chief executive officer of Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). Mr. Myers was formerly senior vice president of policy and government relations at the American Health Care Association (AHCA). His government relations work prior to AHCA includes
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted third quarter revenues of revenues of $103.1 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $82.6 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter was $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted
Alden & Associates Strengthens Intercollegiate Athletics Recruiting Team
Alden & Associates. Inc., an intercollegiate athletics executive search and consulting services firm, has added Jeffrey H. Orleans J.D. and Philip H. Goldstein to its team of recruiters. Both have many years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics. Mr. Orleans brings a background in college athletics having served as the executive director of the
