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Caldwell Launches Sports & Entertainment Practice
Toronto-headquartered Caldwell has launched a sports & entertainment practice, a new global sector group dedicated to connecting senior leaders with organizations at the intersection of sports, technology, media, entertainment, and investment. “As our clients increase their investments in sports, media, and entertainment, we’re launching this specialty practice to support their expanding portfolios,” said Chris Beck, chief
Unlocking the Value of Diverse Leaders
Diversity in leadership is no longer a discussion about representation — it’s a defining factor in organizational performance. Across industries, companies are realizing that when leadership teams reflect a range of experiences, perspectives, and voices, they make better decisions and drive stronger business outcomes. Beyond simply filling seats, true leadership diversity transforms how teams think,
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Unveiling the CEO’s Ultimate Role: Why Ensuring the Right Leader is Key to Organizational Success
Many have debated the single most important role of a CEO, often focusing on strategy, culture, vision, and shareholder value. Nobody could so precisely synthesize the unending responsibilities of a CEO into a single most important role. However, Price Harding and CarterBaldwin believes there is one … Mr. Harding explains that a simple search of
Partners to Leaders Grows Network
Executive search federation Partners to Leaders (P2L) has announced that Rana Acaturk, managing director of Tara Partners (Istanbul), Mike Bekins managing partner of CapitaPartners (U.S. and Hong Kong), and Axel Motlik from Axel Motlik Consulting (Warsaw and Berlin) have been added to its network. “With these three significant appointments we are further making our mark
Hobbs & Towne Leading CEO Search for Seair
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has been selected by Seair Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Seair is a Calgary-based cleantech company. Seair CFO, Jim Laird, said: "We're excited to work with Hobbs & Towne on
Seven Step Adds Former CVS Exec to Staff
Seven Step Recruiting, a Boston-based provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, has added Krista Williams as a strategic director. In this role, Ms. Williams will oversee client delivery teams to ensure that service objectives are met and will also work with clients to foster innovation in their efforts to attract and attain the best
Mathys+Potestio Opens Office in Austin
Mathys+Potestio, a creative and marketing industry staffing and recruiting firm, has opened an Austin location which will be headed Jackie Mathys and Steve Potestio. Ms. Mathys launched and ran Protem Staffing’s successful creative division, and later became a partner in Mathys McCleod Creative Staffing. Mr. Potestio has been in the creative industry for over 26
Greenings International Opens Legal Division
Executive search and HR consulting firm Greenings International has launched a specialist legal division to help private practice and in-house clients address three key areas – search and selection, response to regulatory demands, and flexible staffing on an ‘as needs’ basis. The division is led by John Cullen who has 20 years’ experience in recruitment
Adicio to Power Career Platforms for 10 Media Outlets
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has been tapped to power the career platforms for 10 media outlets, including Project Hired, Elsevier’s Cell Careers and The Lancet, Jefferson City News Tribune, Sun Newspapers, RigandShale, Black Engineer & Hispanic Engineer, Big4, Buffalo ArtVoice and the Television Bureau of Advertising.
MSA Executive Search Fills Post for Univ of Maryland Medical Center
MSA Executive Search has placed Raja Zeitany as a new senior director of pharmacy at the University of Maryland Medical Center located in Baltimore. Founded in 1823 as the Baltimore Infirmary, the University of Maryland Medical Center is one of the nation’s oldest academic medical centers. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients
Lumesse Creates Mobile App
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has launched ETWeb Mobile as part of its ETWeb talent management platform. This new release is designed to give the mobile workforce access to the talent management system packed with features to allow managers and employees do their work on the go. “Today, mobility is not
Ridgewood Partners Adds Partner to NY Office
Executive search firm Ridgeway Partners LLC has added Michael P. Castine as a partner in its New York office. Mr. Castine was previously with Korn/Ferry International where he served as chairman of the firm's global asset and wealth management sectors. He has 21 years of experience as an executive recruiter and consultant to senior leaders
Year End Hiring Plans Look Optimistic Among U.S. Employers
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released by ManpowerGroup, indicates elevated confidence for the final quarter of 2013 as U.S. employers report a seasonally adjusted net employment outlook of +13 percent, the strongest fourth quarter since 2007 when the outlook was +19 percent. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed, 18 percent anticipate an increase
'Great Place to Work' Names Chief
Great Place to Work has selected China Gorman as its chief executive officer. Ms. Gorman previously operated her own independent consultancy, CMG Group. She has held COO and interim CEO positions with the Society for Human Resources, the world's largest professional association for human resource professionals. She also led LHH, a global human capital management
Fairfield Partners Fills Top Marketing Post for Angie’s Popcorn
Fairfield Partners has placed Joe Driscoll as vice president of marketing for Minnesota-based Angie’s Popcorn. Mr. Driscoll was previously general manager of Immaculate Baking, a natural foods division of General Mills. Angie’s is one of the fastest growing natural snacks companies in the U.S. Fairfield Partners is a retained executive search firm that specializes in
RiseSmart Adds HR Veteran to Advisory Board
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has added Dan Walker to its board of advisors. Mr. Walker is the current CEO and founder of The Human Revolution Studios, LLC, and brings 40 years of experience, leadership and success to RiseSmart’s board. In his role as advisor, he will work strategically with RiseSmart on existing
Horton International Names CEO
Horton International has named Ross Eades as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Eades spent 15 years with MPS Group International plc. He then spent six years as CEO of InterQuest Group plc. Previously, Mr. Eades was CEO of recruiter Kellan Group plc. “I am delighted to welcome Ross to Horton International. He has significant
Employee Confidence Continues to Strengthen
Confidence levels among the American workforce continue to show strength, according to the August Randstad Employee Confidence Index. The report shows increased optimism among workers about both the economy and their job security. This 2013 Randstad Employment Tracker was conducted by Harris Interactive between among a U.S. sample of 1,073 employed adults, aged 18 years
B.E. Smith Fills Chief Medical Post for Swope Health Services
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Dr. Naranath Chintala as the new chief medical officer at Swope Health Services. Dr. Chintala previously held the role of chief medical officer and medical director for North Texas Area Community Health Center, a nonprofit organization in Fort Worth, Texas. “Swope Health Services was seeking an experienced physician
RiseSmart Adds HR Veteran to Advisory Board
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has added Lora Villarreal, Ph.D. its board of advisors. Dr. Villarreal is the current president of Human Resources, LLC and brings a senior HR perspective to RiseSmart’s board. In her role as advisor, Dr. Villarreal will be involved in strategic advice and serve as a brand advocate and
Korn Ferry Posts Strong Q1 Results
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $237.6 million for the first quarter fiscal 2013, an increase of 21 percent from revenues of $196 million a year ago. Revenues were driven by increases in Europe, Asia, and North America partially offset by a decrease in Latin America. The Los Angeles-based recruiter recorded net income of $11.4 million,
CTPartners Division Adds Recruiter
CTGrowth Partners, a division of CTPartners Executive Search Inc., has added John Hagan as a partner in New York. CTGrowth Partners focuses on executive search for high-growth companies, typically venture capital or private-equity backed. Mr. Hagan has over 20 years of experience in the headhunting industry serving venture capital and private-equity backed technology companies. He
McDermott & Bull Fills Post for Fox Rent A Car
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Jerame Jackson as vice president of remarketing with Fox Rent A Car based in Los Angeles. The search was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, principal consultant at McDermott & Bull. “Jerame’s unparalleled industry and functional expertise gained while building Dollar Thrifty’s remarketing division, as well as the deep relationships
TMP’s TalentBrew Makes New Enhancements
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has enhanced the functionality of its TalentBrew recruiting platform. Through a series of recent innovations and software enhancements, individual job postings can now be associated with distributed content marketing techniques. When paired with TMP brand strategy and creative, this content marketing and social
Witt/Kieffer Adds Healthcare Practice Senior Partner
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Nelson A. Mann as a senior partner in its healthcare practice. He will be based in Austin, Texas. Mr. Mann comes to Witt/Kieffer from Tyler & Company, where he opened an Austin office in 2005. He led the firm’s diversity and for-profit organizations practices and was a member of
Yoh Grows Senior Team
Yoh, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, has appointed Andy Roane as vice president of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In his new role, Mr. Roane will drive the strategic direction and operational execution of Yoh’s RPO business, building on Yoh’s strength at sourcing and vetting elusive candidates for positions in industries ranging from
Braswell Nees Finds CFO for Pegasystems
Braswell Nees Group (BNG) has recruited Rafe Brown as chief financial officer, chief administrative officer, and senior vice president for Pegasystems, Inc. Mr. Brown previously served as senior vice president in the finance group at Salesforce.com. Braswell Nees Group is an executive search firm whose emphasis is top executives in technology companies.
Social Recruiting on the Rise Among Recruiters
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual social recruiting survey. This year’s data underscores that social recruiting is an essential HR practice used by 94 percent of surveyed recruiters across industries, up from 78 percent in 2008, the first year the survey was conducted. In an indication
RSA Appoints CEO
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has appointed Chris Molloy as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Molloy brings to RSA over 20 years' experience of international life sciences across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and start-up sectors. He began his career with Glaxo, where he held a range of management, research,
Founder Departs Kincannon Reed
Kelly Kincannon, founder and chairman of Kincannon & Reed, has announced that effective September 1, 2013, he has left the firm to pursue professional interests outside executive search. Mr. Kincannon started Kincannon & Reed in 1981 on the third floor of his home in St. Louis. In 1986 he moved the practice to metropolitan Washington,
CTPartners To Lead CEO Search For Solta Medical
CTPartners has been selected by Solta Medical, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search is being led by Buster Houchins, vice chairman of CTPartners. During his 10-plus years at CTPartners, Mr. Houchins has focused on board and CEO searches for companies across a variety of industries, including medical
New Ways to Sell Your Personal Brand
While strong skills and experience are essential to getting a job, many employers take other factors into account as well. A new CareerBuilder study finds that a sense of humor, an eye for fashion, or even knowledge of current affairs and pop culture could also play some part in influencing a hiring manager's decision. The
ADP’s HR Solutions Implemented by HSM
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced that HSM, a global manufacturer of integrated solutions and components for transportation, furniture, bedding, and other diversified markets, has implemented nine ADP human capital management and tax solutions to help increase companywide efficiencies, compliance and employee satisfaction. Originally founded in 1944 as Hickory
Brigham Hill Completes Search for McCallie School
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has recruited A. Lee Burns to serve as the new headmaster for McCallie School. Mr. Burns was the headmaster of Presbyterian Day School (PDS). Based in Chattanooga, McCallie is a private boys boarding school and day school, and is one of the nation’s top private colleges. Brigham Hill Consultancy
