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Krauthamer & Associates Recruits CFO for Zippy Shell
Krauthamer & Associates has helped to recruit Michael Duffy as chief financial officer of Zippy Shell, Inc. He will succeed Mark Linville, who is retiring. “As we enter the next chapter of growth and prepare the company for REIT election, Mike brings a unique perspective, strong operational and REIT financial expertise, M&A, and a strategic mindset
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Mark III Construction
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
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
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
Executives Prioritize Financial Rewards Over Job Titles
Despite evolving workplace trends emphasizing holistic motivators, reports continue to find that executives prioritize monetary incentives as a key validation of their efforts and value. Additionally, while company culture and alignment with organizational missions are important, Cowen Partners Executive Search’s Annual State of Executive Employment Survey found that executives place a stronger emphasis on competitive pay
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director to Board Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Greg Lau as managing director in its board of directors practice. With more than 30 years of corporate governance experience, Mr. Lau will advise chairmen, chief executive officers, and nominating and governance committees on board composition, assessment, and recruiting. He previously served as executive
Boardroom Diversity Still Lagging
According to a recent report released by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), women and minorities have made no real gains in the boardrooms of corporate America. The study, titled Missing Pieces: Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards, 2012 Alliance for Board Diversity Census, in the Fortune 100, women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented
Koltin Consulting Group Fills Marketing Position for Questar Assessment
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has recruited Diane Glass as the new director of marketing at Questar Assessment, Inc. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Mrs. Glass was previously the associate director of product marketing within the assessment division
Insperity Launches New Mobile App
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched a mobile application (app) that provides on-the-go access to the Employee Service Center (ESC), an online platform for Insperity customers to access human resources-related information. The new app gives users mobile accessibility to the most commonly used ESC features, such as paycheck
Leadership Capital Group Adds New Partner to Open Austin Office
Leadership Capital Group has added Clement J. Wigger as partner. In his new role, Mr. Wigger will open the firm’s Austin office while strengthening its Latin America practice. Mr. Wigger has recruited in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and other key markets in the region. He previously founded his own firm, which was designed to meet the
SABA Announces New CEO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as its president and chief executive officer; he will also serve as a member of the firm's board of directors. “The board is very impressed with the strategic vision, operational excellence, and business performance Shawn has demonstrated as interim CEO,” said Bill
680 Partners Finds Chief for SocialFlow
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Jim Anderson as chief executive officer of SocialFlow. Ross Freeman, CEO of 680 Partners, completed the assignment. Mr. Anderson brings nearly 25 years of experience in technology, social media and telecommunications companies. He most recently served the chief operating officer at Vitrue. SocialFlow is a social marketing optimization technology
SumTotal Systems and SkillSoft Unveil New Talent Solution
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, and SkillSoft, an SaaS provider of e-learning content, technology and services, have introduced a talent solution that allows customers to deliver relevant, in-context learning and talent content to employees so they can get improve at their jobs in real time. Now, Skillsoft content assets, including
Signium Makes New Additions to its Board of Directors
Signium International has made three new additions to its board of directors for 2013. The organization welcomed two new directors: Adolfo Gonzales, managing partner in Lima, Peru; and Horst Neller, managing partner in Düsseldorf, Germany. Additionally, Vito Bialla, managing partner in San Francisco, is serving as an advisor to the board. Ignacio Bao, president of
Spencer Stuart Finds Executive Director for Chicago PSAC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Toni Irving, Ph.D., to serve as the first executive director of the Chicago Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC). Dr. Irving, who most recently served as deputy chief of staff for Governor Pat Quinn, chair of the State of Illinois Human Services Commission and co-chair of the Poverty Elimination
SilkRoad Raises 16 Million in Financing
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has secured $16 million in growth financing, bringing total funds raised to $145 million. Investors include Foundation Capital, Intel Capital, Azure Capital Partners, Keating Capital and Crosslink Ventures. This new funding will be used to fuel ongoing product innovation across SilkRoad’s life suite talent management software to
51job Posts 12 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB404.4 million (U.S. $65.9 million), an increase of 12.2 percent from revenues of RMB360.4 million for the same quarter in 2012. Online recruitment services revenues for the second quarter of 2013 were RMB269.5 million (U.S. $43.9 million), representing
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Supply Chain and Operations Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Brad Berke as global practice managing partner leading the firm's supply chain and operations practice. Previously, Mr. Berke led the North America supply chain and operations practice for the firm. "How companies approach and manage their global supply chain operations is different today than it was
Jobvite Improves Senior Staff with New Hire
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has appointed Skip Hilton as vice president of business development. Mr. Hilton joins the Jobvite executive team with more than 15 years of business to business enterprise experience and will be instrumental in driving the company’s long-term business development goals. He joins Jobvite after several years as VP
Robert Half Reports Revenues Holding Steady
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted second quarter 2013 revenues of $1.06 billion, a slight increase from revenues of $1.03 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Net income for the company was $63.1 million, or $.46 per share, compared to earnings of $45.3 million, or $.32 per share, last year. “Robert Half saw continued
Morgan Samuels Fills CFO Post for One Call Care Management
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Kevin P. English as chief financial officer of One Call Care Management. One Call Care Management, formerly One Call Medical, helps manage workers’ compensation claims by providing fast connections to quality high-end diagnostic radiology and neurodiagnostics providers nationwide. The company is owned by the private
AESC Forms Alliance with Cluen
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has established a renewed partnership with Cluen Corporation, a provider of recruitment software. The continuation of the partnership will allow AESC member firms to access Encore, Cluen’s seventh-generation recruitment software. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership as the exclusive global search software partner of the AESC,” said
CDI Corp. Posts Sluggish Q2 Results
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $263.4 million, a decline of four percent from revenues of $274.4 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported second quarter 2013 net income of $3.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.0 million, or $0.25 per
Russell Reynolds Associates Finds CEO for Tejon Ranch Co.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Gregory S. Bielli as president and chief executive officer of Tejon Ranch Co. Mr. Bielli comes to Tejon Ranch most recently from Newland Communities, one of the country's largest and most successful master planned community developers, where he was president of its western region.
SuccessFactors Implemented by UST Global
SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced that UST Global, an information technology and solution services company for Global 1000 enterprises, has implemented SuccessFactors Recruiting to improve its selection and hiring process. Shawn Price, president, SuccessFactors, SAP Cloud, said: “Today’s businesses face tough competition across the globe, and our
HVS Executive Search Opens Office in Thailand
HVS Executive Search has opened its first office in Thailand with a consulting and valuation location in Bangkok. Under managing director Daniel Voellm based in Hong Kong, Christian Pucher will head the firm’s new HVS Bangkok hotel consulting and valuation office. HVS Bangkok will offer hotel owners, operators, developers and investors in the region services
DICE Records Revenue Gain; Names New CEO
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $52 million, an increase of seven percent from $48.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. Net income fell to $8 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with $9.5 million, or 14 cents per share last year. Scot Melland,
The Hollins Group to Lead Search for IPHEC
Chicago-based executive search firm The Hollins Group has been retained by the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Founded in 1978, IPHEC’s primary goals include saving the affiliated universities money by engaging in group purchasing activities that leverage combined products/services volumes and better utilizing the
HRsoft Unveils New Multisource Feedback Tool
Talent management software provider HRsoft has introduced a new Multisource Feedback (MSF) – 360 Degree Review – Module in the TalentCenter software suite to help employers improve performance and engagement. The new Multisource Feedback solution simplifies the ability to collect and aggregate 360 Review data regarding employees. In addition, the module is embedded in HRsoft’s
Monster Posts 10 Percent Q2 Revenue Decline; Europe Weighs Heavily
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $200.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, a decline of 10.1 percent from revenues of $225 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. Although revenues from North America were up slightly on a year-over-year basis, revenues from Europe and Asia-Pacific were down 22 percent and
Kaye/Bassman to Lead President Search for Manhattan Construction
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has been selected by Manhattan Construction to lead in its search for a new president. Manhattan Construction is one of the largest construction firms in the country operating from offices in Dallas and Houston, Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Mexico City. Kaye/Bassman was founded in 1981 and provides global
Ropella Group Adds Search Consultants
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has added Travis Oran and Silvia Schwalbach to its search team. Mr. Oran focuses on the aerospace and defense technology industries. He previously was an automotive service technician with World Ford Dealership. Ms. Schwalbach is an executive search consultant for the supply chain sector. She previously was a sales
Warren Partners and Judith Nicol Join Forces
Executive search firm Warren Partners has joined forces with Judith Nicol. Ms. Nicol, who set up Athene Leadership Coaching, and her colleagues offer clients a service enabling leaders to identify and work on key priorities for their own development and for their businesses. The coaching team provides services such as leadership flexibility, stakeholder management, how
Preston & Partners Adds Business Development Director
Preston & Partners has announced that Marc Garofalo has joined the firm as business development partner and will be working out of the firm’s Charlotte, NC office. Mr. Garofalo was previously with Anteo Executive Search and brings a sales and client leadership expertise to the practice. Gary Preston, the firm’s founder, said “We are thrilled
Accretive Solutions Expands Staff With New EVP
Staffing and outsourcing firm Accretive Solutions has named Jeff Yehle as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The appointment follows the firm’s acquisition scheme over the past two years adding Adams Harris and Pentad Group to the firm’s portfolio. Mr. Yehle’s 20-year background includes key senior management positions with Aon Corporation, Manpower, Monster.com,
B.E. Smith to Find CEO for Chesapeake Medical Solutions
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected to lead a national chief executive officer search for Chesapeake Medical Solutions in Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Medical provides urgent care services, occupational health, sports medicine and laboratory services to Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Peninsula residents at three different locations with a fourth set to open in 2014.
