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HARTZ Search Tapped by Geisinger to Help Recruit New CFO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has been retained by Geisinger, in Danville, PA, to lead in its search for an executive vice president and CFO. “Our client is seeking a dynamic financial executive to collaborate with the CEO and the executive leadership team to set enterprise-wide strategy, define the financial and non-financial objectives of individual entities and
BarkerGilmore Names Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has appointed Bjarne Tellmann as a strategic advisor and executive coach. “Bjarne is widely regarded as one of the most innovative legal leaders in the U.S. and the world,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “His experience guiding a FTSE 20 company through the largest
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Human Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative for HR Leaders
Human sustainability ensures the long-term well-being, development, and engagement of an organization’s employees. Put into practice, it encompasses initiatives promoting physical, mental, and social health, diversity and inclusion, continuous learning, and ethical labor practices, according to a recent report from Odgers Berndtson’s Ramona Kraft and Elaine Roper. The study explains that human sustainability is about
Infor’s Talent Management System to be Jointly Developed by Ciber
Infor, a provider of business application software, and Ciber, a global information technology consulting firm, have announced an initiative to jointly develop an implementation accelerator for Infor human capital management (HCM) applications. The acceleration tool is being created to help organizations deploy Infor’s HCM solutions with reduced time, expense, complexity and risk. Through the implementation
Friisberg & Partners Adds Momentous in Finland
Momentous Oy (Ltd.), an executive search and management development firm based in Helsinki, has joined Friisberg & Partners International. Momentous was established in 2011 by its partners and Barona Group, an HR firm in Finland, and offers executive search, management audit and development, and talent selection services. “We are very excited to join Friisberg &
Simply Hired Appoints GM for Canada
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Graham Donald as general manager of Simply Hired Canada, Inc. Mr. Donald has more than 20 years of experience driving recruiting innovation for the Canadian market. As GM, he will drive the expansion of Simply Hired's performance-based advertising platform to help Canadian
Taylor Winfield Completes Searches for Good Technology
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Lynn Lucas as the new chief marketing officer and Dan Stoks as chief revenue officer at Good Technology. Ms. Lucas has extensive experience in working with leading technology organizations, having served most recently as VP for global collaboration marketing at Cisco Systems. Mr. Stoks previously served as vice
Survey Reveals Challenges Faced by Job Seekers
Monster has released new survey results detailing workers' views on the job market revealing that, while 79 percent of job seekers indicate confidence in finding a job within the next 12 months, 77 percent agree that it is more challenging to find a job compared to a year ago. Findings from the survey indicate that
Stephen-Bradford Search Announces Promotions
Executive search firm Stephen-Bradford Search has promoted managing director Linda Schaler to president. Ms. Schaler, who worked with several prominent advertising agencies prior to joining Stephen Bradford in 2001, will continue to be responsible for leading the firm’s advertising/media and marketing practices. Several other members of the firm have also acquired new titles, including Elyse
Eames Consulting Adds to Insurance Technology Division
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has added Ed Carr as a consultant within the firm’s insurance technology division. Mr. Carr has over five years recruitment experience and prior to joining Eames worked at Montash Associates and Stott & May, where he focused on contract and interim infrastructure recruitment within the financial services sector. Established in
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CFO for Whitney University System
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Flavio Barbosa as chief financial officer at Whitney University System. Mr. Barbosa joins Whitney from Magnesita Refractories in Sao Paolo, where he spent two and a half years as CFO and director, investor relations. Whitney provides services to top universities across Latin America to assist them in expanding
TalentWise Raises $25 Million in Funding
TalentWise, an employment screening solution provider that offers employment screening and onboarding solutions designed for human resources, staffing and recruiting professionals, has raised $25 million in funding. The financing was from a Seattle-based private equity investor group and will allow the company to further expand its product capabilities and scope of operations. “TalentWise is transforming
McDermott & Bull Adds to Consumer Products Search Team
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has added Scott K. Meyer as principal consultant. Mr. Meyer will be responsible for assisting in the expansion of McDermott & Bull’s consumer products and private equity practices. “We’re delighted to bring Scott’s world-class consumer products background and general management experience on board to McDermott & Bull,” said Chris Bull,
Sterling James and the Miles Partnership Form Affiliation
Executive search firms Sterling James and The Miles Partnership have joined their insurance practices via affiliation. The Miles Partnership was founded in 1996 by Miles Broadbent and recruits chairmen, non-executive directors, CEOs and CFOs and other executives at board level as well as senior management level reporting to the board.Sterling James is a New York-based
Greenwich Harbor Partners Finds CEO for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Paul Caine as chief executive officer of Dial Global. Mr. Caine formerly served as chief revenue officer of Time Inc. Dial Global is based in New York and is the largest independent syndicator of audio content in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives and board directors
Workday Announces Plans for Release in France and U.K.
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has announced plans to deliver Workday Payroll for U.K. and Workday Payroll for France. Designed to address the full spectrum of modern payroll needs, Workday Payroll is delivered in the cloud, making it possible for customers to automatically receive
ON Search Partners Grows its Staff
ON Search Partners has added Larry Ormsby as a partner. Mr. Ormsby will be based out of the firm’s Silicon Valley office, concentrating in recruiting chief financial officers for leading technology companies. Most recently, he was a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International and was a member of the firm's financial officer and technology practice.
The Cypress Group Fills Position for Spring Mountain Vineyard
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Patrick Sullivan as technical director of vineyards and winemaking at Spring Mountain Vineyard. Mr. Sullivan comes to Spring Mountain from Rudd Winery where he was winemaker since 2007. At 845 acres, Spring Mountain Vineyard spans from 400 to 1,600 feet in elevation, has 8 soil series within
Reaching Talent Expands Recruitment Marketing Services
ReachingTalent, a recruitment research and marketing company, has unveiled a new line of services for organizations seeking to augment existing recruiting efforts with targeted candidate research and promotions saving valuable time and reducing overall recruiting expense. These services complement the core offering of ReachingTalent's sister company, Novotus, which provides end-to-end recruitment process outsourcing services. “What
SaaShr Partners with Xponent Employer Solutions
SaaShr, a Kronos Company, has announced that Xponent Employer Solutions, Inc. (Xponent), an Arizona-based human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider, has chosen SaaShr to s expand the services it offers to customers. By licensing SaaShr’s payroll, human resources, and time and attendance applications, Xponent now has the ability to provide Arizona employers with a one-stop shop
Battalia Winston Adds Partner to Healthcare Practice Group
Battalia Winston has added Debra Pollick as a partner within the firm's healthcare practice group. She will be based out of Denver and New York. Prior to joining Battalia Winston, Ms. Pollick was an executive vice president at DHR International. Earlier in her career, she was the founder of a retained healthcare search firm, Pollick
IRC Member Firm Expands
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) USA – Atlanta has expanded to become Roxboro Executive Search. Tula International, a specialized practice group with Roxboro, continues to work in the renewable energy, cleantech and advanced manufacturing sectors. “We’ve always been known for our customized executive search service,” said Bernard Vanderlande, Roxboro’s managing partner, and IRC joint
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Polysciences
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has placed Tatyana Abel as product development manager at Polysciences, Inc. Ms. Abel was previously senior formulation chemist at Botaneco. Polysciences is a manufacturer of fine and specialty chemical materials for industrial, consumer, academic research and biotechnology applications. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical
Cornerstone OnDemand Unveils Latest Enhancements
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced its latest enhancements to the Cornerstone Recruiting Cloud, including new capabilities for interview management, embedded video interviewing, mobile recruiting, cost tracking and background checks. Developed with recruiters, candidates and employees in mind, the Recruiting Cloud is natively social and fully integrated
DHR Names Financial Services Practice Leader
DHR International has added Carol Hartman as its financial services practice leader for North America; she will also lead the firm's CFO practice on the West Coast. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Hartman was a partner with Caldwell Partners and brings nearly 20 years of executive search experience to the firm. She specializes in the
Accelent Finds New CTO for Borderfree
Accelent, Inc. has placed Brian Dhatt as chief technology officer of Borderfree. Mr. Dhatt previously served as vice president of engineering and product at Jetsetter. The search was completed by John Boehmer, managing director, and Diane McIntyre, partner. “We chose Accelent on the back of an excellent set of references and, as such, our expectations
Talent Technology Corp. Changes Name to Talemetry
Talent Technology Corporation will now operate as Talemetry Inc., aligning its corporate identity more closely with its flagship talent generation product suite. As part of its brand identity, the company has also launched a new corporate website, http://www.talemetry.com and social media presence, anchored by its new blog, Talemetry Today and @talemetry on Twitter. The company
Monster and Adicio Enhance Partnership
Monster and Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, have expanded their expansion to facilitate access to the CareerCast Diversity Network. Through the alliance, Monster will send a feed of targeted postings to Adicio for distribution in the CareerCast Diversity Network. “Enhancing our relationship with Monster allows us both
RSR Partners Adds Controller
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Roger S. Pierce Jr. as its new controller. Mr. Pierce joins RSR Partners from Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, in San Francisco, where he served as a finance director responsible for financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and treasury and project accounting. Prior, he spent 27
IIC Partners Names Global Leader of Life Sciences
IIC Partners has appointed Mark Keech as the new global leader of its life sciences practice Group. Mr. Keech, who is a partner at IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de JAGER Executive Search, specializes in senior appointments within the life sciences sector throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining de JAGER, he was
Witt/Kieffer Finds COO For AFcell Medical
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has placed David Buche as chief operating officer for AFcell Medical, an innovator and designer of surgical birth tissue forms as marketed under its AmnioClear brand. John McLean, managing partner and global leader of Witt/Kieffer's life sciences practice, led the search. Mr. Buche previously held executive leadership positions at Integra Life
ADP Expands into Chile, Argentina and Peru with Acquisition
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Payroll S.A., a provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll and employee benefits services across Chile, Argentina and Peru. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Payroll S.A. maintains offices in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in Argentina and Lima, Peru. Payroll's solutions and technologies include core payroll,
Heidrick & Struggles Sale Rumors Confirmed
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has confirmed that it is exploring "strategic alternatives" about the possible sale of the company. The Financial Post, a Canadian publication, has reported that the private equity arm of The Blackstone Group is in discussions with publicly-traded Heidrick, the fourth largest global executive recruiter, to acquire the company
AltoPartners Adds Firms in Austria and Colombia to Its Alliance
AltoPartners has added Human Resources Solutions in Austria and Executive Connection in Colombia as its newest member firms. Human Resources Solutions has a particular focus on international development for global brands and on Austrian utilities and public institutions. Executive Connection concentrates on top management positions within the consumer goods, industrial, energy, technology and healthcare industries.
