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Agentic AI: Why CIOs and CTOs Must Rethink Their Operating Models Now
The emergence of agentic AI represents a pivotal moment for technology leaders. For years, CIOs and CTOs have delivered incremental transformation, digitizing services, migrating to the cloud and embedding data into decisions, according to a recent report from Leathwaite’s Heather Barnes. “Agentic AI does not offer an increment,” the study said. “It introduces a different paradigm
Lochlin Partners Fills Senior Post for the Entertainment Software Association
Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Jason Mahler as senior vice president of government affairs of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in Washington, D.C. Reporting to president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis, Mr. Mahler will lead the ESA’s federal and state legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts on behalf of the U.S. video game industry. “Jason’s extensive experience
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
The Impact of Interim Talent: Boosting Finance Teams with Flexibility and Expertise
Business leaders today are finding that hiring the right talent is hard. What people are looking for in their careers is constantly evolving, organizational needs are changing rapidly, and the economy is driving the need for companies to pivot as conditions change, according to Matt Shore, CEO of StevenDouglas. “The traditional employee model, while still effective
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for ReelzChannel TV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Bill Rosolie as a new senior vice president of advertising sales of ReelzChannel TV. Mr. Rosolie was previously executive vice president of advertising sales, digital and advanced platforms at Amc Networks. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives and board directors for media, entertainment and technology companies.
The Eastridge Group Names President
The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies has appointed Seth Stein as its new president. Since 2009, Mr. Stein has been president of Abbott Staffing Group (Abbott), an Eastridge subsidiary. He has also served as EVP of Eastridge’s general services division. “Over the last 15 years, Seth has demonstrated meaningful leadership at every level in our
ManpowerGroup Posts Three Percent Revenue Dip
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5 billion, a decrease of three percent from $5.2 billion report during the same period a year ago. The company reported earnings of $68.2 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared earnings of $41 million, or 51 cents per diluted share. ManpowerGroup chairman and CEO Jeffrey A. Joerres, said,
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
