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JM Search Expands Technology Practice
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has appointed Christy Mihos as partner in the CFO center of excellence within the firm’s technology practice. He joins Felix Korostin in leading the fast expanding practice. “With more than 40 percent year-over-year growth in 2025, the technology CFO center of excellence continues to expand its capabilities to deliver transformative financial
Workforce Trends 2026: Leaders Confront Burnout, Disengagement, and AI-Driven Change
As we look ahead to 2026, global business leaders are navigating a shared set of challenges: employee engagement is declining, burnout is rising, and the pace of change—driven by economic uncertainty, AI advancements, and evolving work models—continues to accelerate. DHR Global’s second annual Workforce Trends Report recently surveyed global leaders to understand how these forces
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Strengthening Your Employment Brand to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Why should a high-performing employee who is head down, working hard, not looking for change, and doing a great job for your top competitor come to work for you? If your words don’t yet paint a very compelling why, you’ve got work to do, according to a recent report from Allen Austin’s Rob Andrews. “Short of
Greg A. Lee & Associates Launched
Greg A. Lee, former chief human resources officer for Motorola, Sears, Whirlpool and other major corporations, has launched http://www.leecoaching.com>Greg A. Lee & Associates, a business coaching firm specializing in executive coaching for top corporate executives and business coaching for the owners of small and mid-sized companies. As part of his start-up efforts, Mr. Lee has
ZRG Partners Leads Search for William Penn Foundation
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has been selected by William Penn Foundation to lead in its search for a new managing director who will provide operating leadership and direction to all areas of the Foundation. The search is being led by Natalie Brooks, managing director of ZRG
erecruit Adds VP of Staffing Best Practices
erecruit, a provider of enterprise staffing software, has appointed Sara Moss to the newly-created role of vice president of staffing best practices. In this role, Ms. Moss will consult with erecruit’s prospects and customers, focusing on business process analysis and reengineering by leveraging erecruit’s enterprise staffing software and VMS solutions. She previously was president and
CTPartners Acquires Mexican Recruiter
CTPartners has acquired Taylor Executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L. Eduardo Taylor will join CTPartners as the managing partner, Mexico. Mr. Taylor’s primary focus is in the industrial and consumer products markets where he has completed searches at the most-senior levels, including CEO and board of directors. He has also worked with clients on succession
AESC and Robery Gregory Partners Form Alliance
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed an alliance with leadership development firm Robert Gregory Partners to provide AESC members access to outsourced, new-executive transition coaching services for their client companies. “We are very pleased to welcome Robert Gregory into partnership with the AESC, thereby making available to our member firms services that
Trilogy Search Non+Profit Chosen by EdSource
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected by EdSource to lead in its search to fill a seat on its board of directors. The EdSource board is comprised of representatives of key education constituencies dedicated to ensuring that all children receive a high quality education. The board has sought the services of
SumTotal Systems and SnapLogic Join Forces
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, has partnered with SnapLogic, the Elastic Integration company, to extend the SumTotal elixHR platform. “We are excited to partner with SumTotal to make our extensive library of high-performing connectors available to SumTotal customers,” said SnapLogic CEO Gaurav Dhillon. “Pervasive access to integrated data allows SumTotal
Diversified Search Names Dale Jones as President
Diversified Search has named Dale E. Jones as president and a member of the firm's executive committee. Mr. Jones comes to Diversified Search following 14 years with Heidrick & Struggles, and nearly 20 years in the recruiting industry. In his new role, he will serve as one of the key market facing leaders in advancing
TRANSEARCH Adds Member Firm in Melbourne
TRANSEARCH International has added Melbourne-based executive recruiter Slade Partners as its newest partner. The firm’s areas of specialization include digital media, education, energy, resources and sustainability, government and public sector, healthcare, industrials, property and construction, as well as retail and consumer. “As a member of TRANSEARCH International, we now have a significant reach into global
Leadership Capital Group Fills Position for Moody’s
Leadership Capital Group has placed Ken Henry as senior vice president of infrastructure operations at Moody’s. Most recently, Mr. Henry served as vice president of infrastructure for MFX Fairfax, where he was the global head of infrastructure responsible for driving IT transformation for their new organizational model. Moody’s is an essential component of the global
Buck Consultants Adds Director to Washington, D.C. Office
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has named Drew Crouch as director of government relations. In his new role, Mr. Crouch will help Buck clients and consultants understand important legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments in the HR and employee benefits field. He is located in the firm’s Washington,
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
