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ExactSearch.AI Debuts with AI-Powered Tools and Transparent Pricing Model for Executive Search
ExactSearch.AI has launched a new model for retained executive search finding senior talent with faster results, partner-led service, and fees at half the cost of traditional retained search firms. “Organizations are tired of paying high fees to find great leaders, and waiting months to get them,” said Mike Caggiano, co-founder and CEO. “We built ExactSearch.AI
Nexus Search Partners Fills Key Role for the Charlotte Hornets
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Jon DeLord as vice president of business intelligence at Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE), home of the Charlotte Hornets. “This placement reflects what makes our work at Nexus distinctive,” said Thaddeus Jones, founder and managing partner of
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
A Look at the Importance of Proper Background Checks for Executive Search
Background checks are an important part of the hiring process. They can help confirm that candidates have the experience and education they claim to have. This includes verification of education, employment history, professional licenses, and certifications. Background checks can help identify candidates with a history of financial irresponsibility or fraudulent activities. This is important when hiring for senior
Cook Associates Places VP Marketing at Impact Products
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Jeannie McCarthy as vice president of marketing at Impact Products, LLC. The search was led by Kevin Logterman, managing director and member of the firm's industrial and private equity practices. Ms. McCarthy joins Impact Products, LLC from MAC Associates where she served as a senior consultant advising B2B
Genesis HR Solutions Expands Services to Reach Europe
Professional employer organization (PEO) Genesis HR Solutions, Inc. has expanded its human relations solutions and business development services in the European Union. Through a partnership with EuroDev, Genesis now offers access to a full range of HR and business development services across the entire EU, including employee benefits, payroll, country compliance, staffing, market research, sales
Partners to Leaders Officially Launched
Veteran recruiter Metin Mitchell has launched Partners to Leaders (P2L), an executive search firm federation creating a more client centric model with a mission to help organizations secure superior talent. “The headhunting industry is ready to be broken up and re-invented,” said Mr. Mitchell, chairman of Partners to Leaders (P2L). “Clients are suffering at the
Myers McRae Recruits President for Beacon College
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed George J. Hagerty, Ed.D. as the president of Beacon College. Dr. Hagerty brings more than 35 years of experience in higher education, business, government and the non-profit world. Most recently, he served as president of University Advisors International from 2012 to the present, provost and university professor at
Ceridian Adds New General Counsel
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has appointed Bruce McPheeters as general counsel and secretary. He will assume responsibility for the company’s legal and regulatory affairs. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Bruce to Ceridian,” said Stuart C. Harvey Jr., Ceridian’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
HealthcareSource Adds SVP Sales
HealthcareSource, a provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, has added Gene Gainey as senior vice president of sales. In this role, Mr. Gainey is responsible for driving sales operations and accelerating sales growth for the company’s Quality Talent Suite, a suite of software solutions designed to source, hire, assess, develop and retain
DHR International Names EVP In St. Louis Office
DHR International has added Adrian McBride as an executive vice president in the firm’s St. Louis office. Mr. McBride brings 25 years of professional experience in recruitment, placement and transition services to the firm. Prior to joining DHR, he served in several roles inside and outside the recruiting and placement field, including senior account executive
ManpowerGroup Posts Six Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.8 billion for the first quarter, a decrease of six percent from revenues of $5.1 billion a year earlier. Revenue fell across the company’s geographic regions in the Americas and Europe during the January-March period. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, compared
Albertini Group Fills Board Seats for F5 Networks
Executive recruiter The Albertini Group has recruited Sandra Bergeron and Steve Smith to serve on the board of directors at F5 Networks. Ms.Bergeron currently serves on the board of directors for a number of IT cloud security and data protection providers, specifically Qualys, Inc.; Sophos, Inc.; and TraceSecurity. Mr. Smith is chief executive officer, president,
Findly Creates New App for Hiring Managers
Findly, the social recruiting market provider, has released its latest solution designed to bring greater efficiency to the hiring process. With its new Keeper Move! mobile app the hiring process is streamlined with an easy-to-use interface that enables hiring managers to participate instantly and without any training. “A fast hiring process is key to successful
Norman Broadbent Opens in Singapore
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has launched operations in Singapore under the NB Consultancy (Singapore) banner. The new office in Singapore will cover primarily the ASEAN countries with the potential for reach into greater Asia delivering a full range of services. The office will be led by Hani Nabeel, CEO Middle East and Asia, and Andy
Epsen Fuller Group Completes Assignment for SOTIO
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller Group has placed Heidi M. Hagen as the new chief operating officer and head of global operations strategy at SOTIO. Ms. Hagen most recently served as senior vice president, operations at Dendreon. “This role is very narrowly focused on cutting-edge therapies based on activated dendritic cells that trigger the immune
BountyJobs Enhances User Experience
BountyJobs, the enterprise vendor management technology, has made two innovations to help simplify the way employers communicate with headhunters engaged on their job searches. The innovations, included in a major refresh of the technology’s user interface, help recruiting departments more efficiently communicate with headhunters, even when multiple positions are out to multiple agencies at a
SANS CyberTalent Assessments Launched
The SANS Institute has announced SANS CyberTalent Assessments, a new recruiting and talent management tool that helps to validate the skills of information security professionals. As part of a recruitment process, CyberTalent Assessments helps recruiters, human resource professionals, and recruiting agencies save time, reduce administrative efforts and increase the pool of qualified candidates. SANS CyberTalent
Dallas-Based Search Firm TNS Partners Signs Multi-Year Deal with GetThere
Dallas-based executive search firm TNS Partners has inked a multi-year contract with GetThere, a leading travel and collaboration management solution. Through its agreement with GetThere, TNS Partners will capitalize on Sabre’s Virtual Meetings system to support the growth and advancement of its international recruiting efforts. Sabre Virtual Meetings is a solution providing enterprise-wide, secure access
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Education and Social Enterprise Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Michelle Bonoan to its Los Angles office as a partner within its education and social enterprise practice. Most recently, Ms. Bonoan was managing director in the education and not-for-profit practice at Diversified Search in Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was with Gary Kaplan & Associates.
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for John Hancock Observatory
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Nichole Williamson as general manager of the John Hancock Observatory in Chicago. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Ms. Williamson was previously the hotel manager at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent
Online Labor Demand Drops
Online advertised vacancies dropped 158,000 in March to 4,898,700 according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The March drop follows a small dip in February (44,400); the two combined offset the January gain. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.4 unemployed for every vacancy. In February, there were seven million more unemployed
Executive Search Industry Growing Amid Tough Global Market
Executive search industry trend data released by HSZ Media, LLC shows an industry growing domestically, declining globally and struggling with changing dynamics within it's core recruitment service offerings. The Executive Search Review rankings study released by HSZ Media reports that the Top 25 U.S. and Americas search firms grew by nine percent last year; the
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell Merge
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell have fully merged after operating as a joint venture since late 2004. Abrahams Russell is a recruitment consultancy with a focus on senior moves across law firms and in house. Fox Rodney Search, a legal executive search firm, works both in the U.K. and internationally. Stephen Rodney, co-founder at
ChampionScott Partners Recruits Sales Exec for V-Key
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Richard Trovato as vice president of worldwide sales at V-Key Inc. Mr. Trovato comes to V-Key from HP where he was the VP, worldwide field operations for Fortify Security Applications. V-Key focuses on cutting-edge mobile phone security research and development, studying the latest advanced attacks against mobile phones
Empower Software Solutions Releases Newest Version of HCM Tool
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has announced a new version of EmpowerTime, the company’s time and attendance solution. EmpowerTime 10.0 offers a browser-based environment with new scheduling, dashboard and self-service functionality. Joe Velazquez, SVP of product management and strategy, said:
Amrop Expands in Saudi Arabia
Global executive search firm Amrop has announced its newest partner in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Amrop Fair Path, which is led by managing partner Khalid Nejaim, will serve a broad range of clients in the region. Ulrich Dade, Amrop chairman, said: “Our new partners in Jeddah add a high level of integrity, leadership capability and unsurpassed
Aon Hewitt Releases Executive Assessment Solution
To help companies identify and develop strong leaders throughout all levels of the organization, Aon Hewitt, the global human resource solutions business, has unveiled its next generation of LEADeR, a suite of assessment tools that enable organizations to measure and assess managers’ readiness for leadership roles. A recent Aon Hewitt leadership study found that mid-
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists Level 3 Communications in CEO Succession
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has assisted in the appointment of Jeff K. Storey as president and chief executive officer of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Mr. Storey joined Level 3 in 2008 as the company's president and chief operating officer. As part of the company's succession planning, the board of directors
GreenJobInterview Launches New Interview Tool
GreenJobInterview, providers of cloud-based virtual interviewing solutions, has launched a recorded interviewing solution, GreenJob One-Way. The new recorded solution is designed to enhance employers’ high-volume interviewing efficiency, narrow large talent pools more effectively, and provides a convenient “first look” at candidates prior to either an in-person or live interview. “With GreenJob One-Way, we’re offering employers
Alder Kolten Grows CEO & Board Practice
Alder Koten has added Clement Wigger as a new managing partner in the firm's CEO & board practice. He will be based out of the firm's Dallas office. Before joining Alder Koten, Mr. Wigger led the North American board and C-suite practice for CW & Associates. He has consulted with corporate boards, working with Fortune
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Temploy
Generational Equity, a mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, has announced the acquisition of its client, Temploy, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, California, by Corporate Resource Services, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Temploy has been supplying qualified, temporary and full time employees to hundreds of businesses throughout southern California since 1979.
B.E. Smith Leading CEO Search for the McCready Foundation
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by The McCready Foundation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The McCready Foundation offers immediate and long-term medical care to the residents of Somerset County and the lower Eastern Shore. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm
Kelly Services Names CIO
Kelly Services, Inc. has named Judy Snyder as senior vice president and chief information officer. In her new position, Ms. Snyder will have responsibility for all aspects of global information technology for the company. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record of innovation and global IT leadership to this role. “Judy has made
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Global Mobility Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has launched a global mobility practice, co-led by Kelly Kay, managing partner software and mobility and Michael Flagg, managing partner communications, hardware, systems, semiconductor and mobility. With the continued aggressive growth of tablet computing, smart phones and devices, mobility is transforming how companies operate. As a result, this
