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Crist|Kolder Associates Fills Top Investor Relations Post for Agilent Technologies
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Tejas Savant as vice president of investor relations of Agilent Technologies. The search was led by Crist|Kolder’s IR practice leader, Sanya Badr. “The art of clear storytelling has never been more impactful than in today’s climate of uncertainty,” she said. “The rise in demand we have experienced from
TalentRise Expands Global Operations with Launch of TalentRise India Private Limited
TalentRise, an Aleron Group company, has expanded into India with the establishment of TalentRise India Private Limited. “India represents one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing economies, with an increasing demand for exceptional leadership talent,” said Peter Petrella, president of TalentRise. “Our expansion into India through TalentRise India Private Limited, combined with our partnership with Acara Solutions
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Embracing Technology to Improve Your Recruitment Processes
Living amid a digital revolution has truly reshaped the way we interact, especially in business. Technology has afforded faster communication and the ability to connect more easily –– transforming how business is conducted across industries. Achieving success in our ever-changing technological landscape requires a sharp set of skills and the willingness for continual professional development.
VIVO Opens Office in Salt Lake City
Vivo, an IT consulting, staffing, and executive search firm for Silicon Valley companies, has opened an office in Salt Lake City. This marks the company's third geographic region. “Taking into account geography, growth opportunity, workforce statistics and cost, Salt Lake City was the clear choice for our next office location,” said Marilyn Weinstein, Vivi founder
Korn Ferry Leading CEO Search for Office Depot
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Office Depot to lead in its search for a new chief executive. Korn/Ferry is conducting the search process with over 100 candidates currently under consideration. Office Depot provides core office supplies, the latest technology, school essentials, copy & print services, cleaning & breakroom products, and furniture to consumers, teachers
Talemetry Releases New Features for its Talent Software
Talemetry Inc. has announced the 2013 enhancement release of its cloud-based talent generation software. The Talemetry software enables employers to search and source candidates from multiple locations for multiple types of roles, improve candidate relationships, streamline job postings, build career sites, and deliver an optimal candidate experience, all from a single platform. New and updated
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Toronto Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Stephanie Sykes to its Toronto office. Ms. Sykes joins the firm's financial services practice where she will leverage her experience in private and public securities to advise clients in real estate, private capital, global banking and markets, and asset and wealth management. She also
de JAGER Executive Search Adds New Director
IIC Partners’ Australian affiliate, de JAGER Executive Search, has appointed Anne Stuckey as a director of the firm. Ms. Stuckey brings over 19 years of diversified global executive search experience with Boyden. She has completed search assignments across a range of sectors with a particular focus on the consumer/retail, industrial, technology and government industries. “I
Caldwell Partners Recruits President for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Lucy Hood as president and chief operating officer of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Ms. Hood formerly served as executive director of the Institute for Communication Technology Management at the University of Southern California. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the governing
Kforce Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced second quarter of 2013 revenue of $283.7 million, an increase of 3.5 percent from $274.1 million in revenues a year ago. The company reported net income of $6.9 million, or $0.21 per share, versus $3.1 million, or $0.09 per share, last year. David L.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $122 million in the second quarter, up 5.1 percent from $116.1 million in the 2012 second quarter. Year over year, net revenue increased 11.4 percent in the Americas and 6.5 percent in Asia Pacific (approximately nine percent on a constant currency basis),
True Expands San Francisco Operations
Executive recruiting firm True has expanded its San Francisco office, adding three new senior team members: Mark Jacobsen, Rhoda Longhenry and Mike Mangini. Mr. Jacobsen has been named a partner, specializing in product, marketing and engineering searches for companies in the consumer internet, ecommerce, mobile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors; prior to joining True, he founded
SAGE Human Capital Releases New Executive Search Tool
SAGE Human Capital, Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS) recruiting innovators for executive search at large global companies and venture-backed startups, has announced availability of SAGE SmartSource, a new managed research acceleration service that bolts on to an organization’s internal recruiting function. SmartSource delivers candidates who closely match requisition requirements and job descriptions more rapidly and cost-effectively than current
3P Consultants Fills Position for Thermax Limited
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Gajanan P Kulkarni as vice president – legal and company secretary at Thermax Limited. Mr. Kulkarni joins Thermax after a successful stint with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. as VP and head legal and company secretary. Thermax Limited provides a range of engineering solutions to the energy and
IIC Partners’ Frankfurt-Based Member Firm Ingeniam Adds New Partners
IIC Partners has announced that its Germany member firm ingeniam Executive Search & Human Capital Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, of Frankfurt, has appointed three new partners. Multilingual trained lawyer Susanna Tornyay joins with more than 20 years’ experience, including six in executive search. She will specialize in the financial services and legal sectors, with
Hudson Global Posts 16.3 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted second quarter 2013 revenues of $171.4 million, a decrease of 16.3 percent from the second quarter of 2012. The company recorded a net loss of $5.8 million as compared with net income of $0.4 million in the same period last year. “In the second quarter, our business began to stabilize and
Berkshire Associates Partners with Workplace Answers
Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, has partnered with Workplace Answers, a provider of interactive learning content and developer of learning management systems. For companies seeking to offer both individual and corporate-wide compliance training, this collaboration provides a library of interactive courses on
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Position for CohnReznick
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Stephen M. Wyss as a partner and leader of the retail and consumer products industry practice at CohnReznick in New York. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Mitch Bassler completed the search. Mr. Wyss was formerly the
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Philippines
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added its new member firm, Corporate Executive Search (CESI)/ (IRC Philippines), continuing its growth in the Asia Pacific region. CESI works across four main sectors at both the C-level and mid-management range. Grace Abella-Zata, president of CESI, said: “We are strongest in FMCG, which is a vibrant sector
DavenportMajor Taps CFO for Sotera Wireless
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Mark Spring as chief financial officer for Sotera Wireless. Mr. Spring previously served as CFO ofVeracyte, Inc. Sotera Wireless is a San Diego-based medical device company dedicated to the development, marketing and sale of a new generation of comprehensive vital signs monitoring devices. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which
Capital Analytics Changes Name to Vestrics; Broadens Service
Capital Analytics is broadening its service offering with SaaS-based analytics software and changing its name to Vestrics. The firm helps companies isolate and measure the impact of human capital investments. “Our new name, new brand, and the addition of a software product reflect a greater appreciation for who we are and what we have to
TheLadders Strengthens Technology Team
Online job matching service TheLadders.com has named Shankar Mishra as vice president of data science and analytics. Mr. Mishra will be responsible for leveraging TheLadders’ data from the firm’s more than six million members, along with machine-learning algorithms, to enhance job matches and recommendations, and develop insights-based strategies and new product features. He will be
Korn Ferry Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Peter DeRobertis as a principal and member of the firm's life sciences practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry’s Miami office, supporting clients in Florida, the Caribbean islands and Latin America including Central and South America. Mr. DeRobertis joins Korn/Ferry International after operating his own consulting business and prior to that
Boyden to Increase Presence in Australia and New Zealand
Boyden has announced plans to increase its presence in Australia and New Zealand to continue to meet client requirements in the region. Boyden’s alignment of the New Zealand and Australia offices under a single entity will be led by Michael Catlow, managing director of Boyden Australia and New Zealand. Penny Heron will continue to direct
ChampionScott Partners Fills VP Post for Computer Sciences Corp.
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Pierre Bruno as vice president and general manager, South and West Europe, for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). Mr. Bruno was most recently with Dell where he was vice president and general manager of EMEA enterprise solutions, infrastructure and services. For more than 50 years, CSC has developed smart,
Halogen Software and CPP Announce Partnership
Halogen Software and CPP, Inc., the Myers-Briggs company, have announced an exclusive reseller partnership to integrate CPP’s MBTI Complete into the Halogen Talent Management Suite. The organizations will be able to access their employees’ personality insights through a talent management suite and use this data to improve coaching, communication and collaboration across the organization and
Hasson Associates Names General Manager
Hasson Associates Recruitment has promoted Sarah Penny to the position of general manager. Ms Penny, who has been with Hasson Associates since the firm was established in 2008, will take over day-to-day management of the business as well as continuing her client work. Sinead Hasson, managing director of Hasson Associates, commented: “The research and insight
Pure Search Acquires Correlate Search U.K.
Pure Search, an international search and selection firm, has acquired Correlate Search U.K., a specialist financial markets headhunter. The acquisition marks the launch of a new division for Pure Search in the U.K. and is a continuation of the firm’s overall strategy to expand in relevant fields both in Europe and internationally. Chris Nelson, co-founder
Kincannon & Reed Grows European Food and Agribusiness Recruiting Practice
Kincannon & Reed has named Michael Whitney as a managing director based in England. Mr. Whitney joins Kincannon & Reed following a 20 year international career in senior executive and board-level positions in the agribusiness, food, and beverage sectors in the U.K., Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Most recently, he led engagements
Carmichael Fisher Adds Recruiter to London HQ
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has added Nadia Basheer to its European headquarters in London. Ms. Basheer comes from legal search firm Novus Lexus and is also an experienced lawyer. “Our focus of helping leading private practice firms to identify and attract outstanding talent has grown from strength to strength over the past six years,”
Park Brown Opens in Houston
Park Brown International, an oil and gas executive search and leadership consultancy, has opened a new office in Houston. With more than 15 years of experience in executive search and two decades working in Houston, Joy Brown Kirst has been appointed as managing partner of the Houston location and will take a lead role in
Dice Acquires the IT Job Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has purchased the outstanding shares of Jobboard Enterprises Limited, the corporate entity of The IT Job Board. The U.K.-based company operates a network of tech career sites in the U.K., Germany, Belgium and Holland. The purchase price consists of initial cash consideration of £8
Clark Langdon to Lead Search for Avaya
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Avaya Inc. to lead in its search for a new vice president of EMEA for global services. Avaya is a privately held global provider of business communications and collaboration systems. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level executive
VMA Group Opens Office in Singapore
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has opened an office in Singapore. Since VMA opened its Hong Kong office in 2011, the portfolio of Singapore-based clients at the firm has grown rapidly, providing the opportunity to establish a permanent office in Singapore. Christine Clinton, who will be based in the Singapore office, is a communications professional
