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The AI Adoption Curve in Executive Search
Executive search firms are moving rapidly along the AI adoption curve, integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows not as a novelty, but as a strategic advantage. Leaders from NU Advisory Partners, Bespoke Partners, and Accelent recently shared with Hunt Scanlon Media how AI is transforming research, accelerating search processes, and redefining candidate engagement—while also highlighting
RH Perry & Associates Recruits Provost for New Mexico Highlands University
RH Perry & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Dann Brown as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). The assignment was led by senior consultants Sue DeWine and Pam Shockley-Zalabak. “The experience Dr. Brown brings to NMHU will serve our institution well as we pursue innovative and transformational change initiatives,”
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
Rethinking Value Creation in Private Equity
A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights private equity’s need for a talent strategy. While traditionally praised for their adeptness in driving value through financial engineering, the landscape of private equity has undergone a significant transformation: the focus on operational prowess is rising as the prominence of financial engineering diminishes, according to a recent report from ON Partners’ Matt
The Devine Group and DATIS Form Alliance
The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services, and DATIS, a supplier of position control based human resource management and payroll processing software-as-a-service (SaaS), have formed a strategic alliance. The partnership will focus integrating the pre-employment assessments and employee developmental tools from The Devine Group with DATIS’ recruiting and talent management software solution.
PFM Executive Search to Lead CEO Search for Destination BC
Executive search firm PFM Executive Search has been chosen by Destination BC to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Destination BC is an industry-led Crown corporation that works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate marketing at the international, provincial, regional and local levels. Founded in 1992, PFM
Kronos and SuccessFactors Join Forces
Kronos Incorporated and SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, have joined forces. The partnership will help deliver on integrated workforce management, human resources, payroll, and talent management offerings in the cloud. “SuccessFactors offers an end-to-end portfolio, from recruit to retire, integrating recruiting, learning, goals, performance management, compensation and analytics with
L3S Partnership Adds Managing Partner
Paris-based L3S Partnership has added Hugues Petit as a new managing partner and associate director. Mr. Petit was previously a senior partner at Euromedica specializing in the life sciences sector. Prior to that, he was a senior partner at InterSearch. L3S Partnership is a global consulting firm focused of human resources and executive search specializing
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CFO Search for Sterling Construction Company
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Sterling Construction Company, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Elizabeth D. Brumley, the company’s current EVP, CFO, treasurer, controller and chief accounting officer has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities. Sterling is a heavy civil construction company that
Insperity Launches Recruiting Management Solution
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched Insperity Automated Recruitment Management Solution powered by BrightMove, an employee recruitment software firm. The software solution gives companies access to advanced Web-based search and social networking tools, easy-to-use career portals and fully integrated candidate screening tools to discover the best talent available.
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has appointed Dr. Heiri Gugger as managing director of the firm's new office in Research Triangle Park, NC. The firm will support North Carolina's agribusiness and biotechnology sectors both locally and globally. Dr. Gugger brings a broad spectrum of executive experience across the global life science and industrial sectors. As CEO, he
Recruiting Industry Sees Seven Percent Rise in New Searches Started
The first quarter of 2013 saw a seven percent quarter-on-quarter rise in the number of new executive searches started and a two percent increase in worldwide search industry revenues, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). North America held the greatest share of regional executive search activity in the
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to San Francisco and Palo Alto Offices
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has made two additions to its West Coast operations: to the San Francisco office Sofie Qiao has been named as executive director of the healthcare sector, and Max Zuckerman has been named as associate in the technology sector based in Palo Alto. Ms. Qiao joins the
Morgan Samuels Appoints VP of Client Services
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has named Marie Martini as vice president of client services. Since 2007, Ms. Martini served as the executive director of executive recruiting of the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). Prior to this role, she was a senior talent acquisition partner at The Coca-Cola Company. "We're excited to
Spencer Stuart Assists AmCham Shanghai in its Search for a New President
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has assisted The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) in hiring Kenneth Jarrett to serve as the Chamber's new president. Mr. Jarrett joins the Chamber from APCO Worldwide, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs consultancy, where he served as chairman for Greater China for the past five years. The
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Mixed Results
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $103 million in the first quarter, down 3.3 percent from $106.5 million a year ago. The revenue decline was primarily driven by an $8.1 million decline in Europe, partially offset by $5.6 million of revenue from Senn Delaney, which the company
Caldwell Partners Adds New Partner to Calgary Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Sean McLean as partner in its Calgary office. This addition strengthens the firm’s all important capabilities in the oil and gas sectors. Mr. McLean joins Caldwell Partners from Conroy Ross Partners Ltd, where he led the executive search practice in Calgary, Edmonton and Regina. "We
Ferneborg Group Finds CEO for CHP 11-99 Foundation
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Stephen W. Harrington as the new executive director and chief executive officer for The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation. Mr. Harrington most recently served St. Margaret Episcopal School as executive director of advancement. Visionary civic leader Bob Weinberg founded The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation in 1982
DirectEmployers Partners with Jobipedia.org
DirectEmployers Association has partnered with jobipedia.org, a website that provides an online job portal in addition to personal, free and timely answers about job searches and the workplace directly from active company recruiters. Members of HR Policy Association, representing over 340 chief human resource officers of America’s largest companies, created Jobipedia.org. HR Policy Association members
Nosal Partners Founder Convicted of Stealing Trade Secrets
Executive recruiter David Nosal, 55, founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, has been convicted of all charges in a six-count indictment by a federal jury that found that Mr. Nosal conspired to gain unauthorized access to the computer system of his former employer, Korn/Ferry International, and to illegally obtaining its trade
CTPartners Posts 10 Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter revenues of $29.2 million, a 10 percent drop from $32.4 million in the prior year’s first quarter. North American revenue decreased 13.4 percent to $17.4 million; EMEA was essentially flat at $6.7 million; Asia Pacific revenue dipped by a third, to $1.7 million compared to $2.6 million in
Careerminds Announces New Leadership Structure
Careerminds, a virtual outplacement firm, has announced a new leadership structure to oversee the company’s growth. Sabrina Basht, who has been with the company since 2011, has been appointed CEO. The current CEO and founder, Raymond Lee, will serve as chief product officer and expand his focus on ensuring that Careerminds continues to provide a
PeopleAnswers Selected by HoneyBaked
PeopleAnswers has inked a software licensing agreement with The Original HoneyBaked Ham Company of Georgia to use the PeopleAnswers HR-focused business solution in transforming the retailer’s recruiting process while increasing employee retention and performance in its 111 company-owned stores. By using PeopleAnswers, HoneyBaked is evolving its talent recruitment process from a paper-based model into a
Employer Flexible Acquires Channel Dynamix
Employer Flexible, a Houston-based HR, recruitment and IT solutions provider, has acquired integrated technology solutions company Channel Dynamix (CDX). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Employer Flexible's portfolio of service offerings by adding in-depth, proven tools that maximize business data: business analysis tools, interactive websites, and managed IT services. Known
Simply Hired Fills Top Marketing Post
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Kristy Stromberg as senior vice president of marketing. Ms. Stromberg is a 20-year technology marketing veteran with deep experience in global brand development, product strategy and customer acquisition for consumer and business audiences. She joins Simply Hired from Intuit, where she drove
Lochlin Partners Appoints New Managing Partner
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners added Patrick Friel as a managing partner. He brings 20 years of broad market leadership and experience in the areas of technology and services, government, and not-for-profit. Previously, he was managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles’ Washington office, where he was a key member of the firm’s North American
DHR Grows European Industrial Practice
DHR International has expanded its European industrial practice with the appointment of Thorsten Otremba as executive vice president. Based in the firm’s Frankfurt office, he will focus on expanding DHR’s presence in the automotive industry in Europe. Originally with BMW, Mr. Otremba has spent the last nine years working for Germany-based executive search firm, Kienbaum,
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $165.7 million, down 17.4 percent from $200.6 million the same period the prior year. The company recorded a net loss of $8.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, for the
Leadership Capital Group Recruits CIO for HomeServe USA
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed David Berry as chief information officer of HomeServe USA. Partner Marc Lewis led the search. Mr. Berry was the CIO of global fragrance, cosmetics and beauty products company Coty for 12 years before embarking on several interim CIO campaigns, starting in 2010.
The Qualifind Group Adds New Executive Search Consultant
The QualiFind Group has added Toby Greene to its ExeQfind retained search practice as senior executive search consultant. Mr. Greene will be leveraging his prior executive leadership experience in Mexico and Latin America to serve ExeQfind client’s needs for senior level recruitment in Mexico. QualiFind Group’s founder, Warren Carter, said: “Toby brings a truly multicultural
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Summit Software
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has acquired Summit Software, a division of Tri-Tel Communications, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Summit Software provides enterprise software applications and cloud-based hosting solutions for the PEO and staffing industries. “Summit Software is an exciting acquisition for CRS and
Talent Partners Forms Alliance with Mediaocean
Talent Partners, a provider of talent and production support services for U.S. advertising agencies and advertisers, has partnered with Mediaocean, an independent advertising technology company processing more than $130 billion across holding companies and agencies globally, to provide the new fully integrated ad management system, Mediaocean Optica, to its North American client base. Mediaocean Optica
JDG Associates Finds New CEO for ANFP
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Joyce Gilbert, PhD, as president and chief executive officer of The Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Dr. Gilbert has served for the past five years as executive director of the Marilyn Magaram Center. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment
AESC Adds Eight New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Agilium Worldwide Italy, Alder Koten, Alemany & Partners, Central Executive Placement, EXEC, Hobson Leavy, Rasd and Ward Howell Asia as its newest member firms. Founded in 2011, Agilium Worldwide Italy is a generalist search firm focused on the Italian market, with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector,
Odgers Berndtson Strengthens Sports Industry Search Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Andy Dolich to further develop its North American sports industry executive search practice. Mr. Dolich has more than four decades of experience in the professional sports industry, having held senior executive positions in the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major
