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RH Perry & Associates Recruits Provost for New Mexico Highlands University
RH Perry & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Dann Brown as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). The assignment was led by senior consultants Sue DeWine and Pam Shockley-Zalabak. “The experience Dr. Brown brings to NMHU will serve our institution well as we pursue innovative and transformational change initiatives,”
Bullhorn Acquires TargetRecruit
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has acquired TargetRecruit, a Houston-based provider of front-and middle-office solutions built on the Salesforce platform. The acquisition deepens Bullhorn’s strategic investment in supporting firms that run their business on Salesforce and bolsters its position as the leading recruitment ISV in the Salesforce ecosystem. With the addition of TargetRecruit, Bullhorn’s Salesforce user base
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
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
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
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
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
Diversified Search Recruits President for Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Diversified Search has placed Stacey R. Sauchuk Ph.D., as president of the Valley Forge Military Academy & College. Dr. Sauchuk has spent most of the last two decades in academia, including seven years as the chair of the board of trustees for Eastern University. In the past, she has also served as president and CEO
Sanford Rose San Diego Adds New Principal
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has added Raul Lamas as a principal brining an extensive amount of executive recruiting experience and specializing in the placement of CEOs, presidents and senior level executives in both early stage and more mature companies. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Lamas held the position of senior executive recruiter with
Medical Staffing Network Appoints New Leadership
Medical Staffing Network (MSN) Healthcare, LLC, a provider of per diem nurse staffing services and a workforce management solutions company, has appointed Dr. Brian Poplin as its new president and chief operating officer. Dr. Poplin has been in the healthcare services and technology space for 23 years. For the past 18 years, he has been
Alexander Hughes Expands in U.S. and China
Alexander Hughes has expanded its presence in the U.S. and China. Walter U. Baker, managing partner, U.S. at Alexander Hughes, will oversee U.S. operations while Jim Crowe will manage the firm's expansion into China. Alexander Hughes will now deliver more of its full-time services in the U.S. from offices in New York and Miami, while
Coulter Partners Grows North American Staff
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Madeleine Barrett as a principal research consultant and Nancy McCloskey as office manager and executive assistant. Ms. Barrett has over 10 years of search experience, executing global assignments for medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and specialty chemical manufacturers. She began her search career with Ken Clark International and more recently
Martin Partners Finds CFO for Cambridge International
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed John Belza as chief financial officer at Cambridge International. Mr. Belza was previously CFO at Carat Security Group.Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
IHRIM Releases New Career Center for HR Execs
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has unveiled a new a new Career Center on the IHRIM website. Developed specifically for job seekers and employers in the Human Resource & Human Resource Information Management community, the IHRIM Career Center is powered by Human Resources Career Network and will offer hundreds of job listings
IRC Adds HR2B in Vietnam
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added HR2B in Vietnam as its newest member firm. Tom Vovers, HR2B’s (IRC Vietnam) general director, founded the company in 2003, to bring human resources management practices to Vietnamese organizations. HR2B’s client roster now includes international clients such as Colgate, Microsoft, Nokia, and United Parcel Service, and large
eQuest and Work4 Ink Agreement to Post Jobs on Facebook
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has signed a long term agreement with Work4 that will open an unrestricted job posting gateway to Facebook users. The arrangement allows eQuest users unlimited, delivery-free access toWork4, the market leader in social recruiting solutions. Work4 offers job advertising and Facebook Recruiting Ads specifically for
La Fosse Associates Makes Management Changes
La Fosse Associates has announced the promotion of James Parker from divisional director to managing director and Simon La Fosse will become its new CEO. These changes have been made to allow the organization to continue its rapid growth trajectory as it moves from a small to medium sized company. Mr. La Fosse said: “James
Allen Austin Fills Executive Director Post for Genesys Works Houston
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has placed Marian Davenport as executive director at Genesys Works Houston. Ms. Davenport previously served as senior vice president of operations and capacity building for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. Genesys Works is a not-for-profit organization with a proven record of enabling inner-city high school students to succeed as
CTPartners Adds Financial Services Recruiter
CTPartners has added Jeremy Zeman as a partner in its financial services practice. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Mr. Zeman’s focus is on serving clients in commercial and consumer banking/finance, mortgage banking, private equity, asset management and wealth management. He was most recently with Heidrick & Struggles in the firm's financial services practice. His
HireRight Expands Employment Screening Offerings in 181 Countries
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has added nine new products available in up to 181 countries to its global screening services portfolio. HireRight already provides a broad range of employment screening services in over 200 countries and territories to help multinational organizations improve quality of hire, ensure a safer and more
Egon Zehnder Announces Leadership Changes
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder has made key leadership changes in its practices' and office management. Tom Reynolds, formerly head of the firm's North American industrial practice, the firm's largest practice area, now assumes the helm of the newly formed global supply chain practice. Mr. Reynolds, based in Atlanta, will spearhead senior-level executive search
Hiring to Remain Stable in Q2 Says CareerBuilder
Stable hiring is expected for the second quarter as U.S. employers continue to size up a market that is producing moderate economic growth, according to CareerBuilder’s latest job forecast. Twenty-six percent of employers plan to increase full-time, permanent headcount in the next three months, similar to projections for the previous two quarters, but trending below
Taylor Winfield Recruits Chief HR Officer for Advantage Sales & Marketing
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Katherine Bianchi as chief human resources officer for Advantage Sales & Marketing. A global executive with 20 years of management and HR experience, Ms. Bianchi joins the company from Marriott International where she spent 16 years in various leadership roles, most recently serving as VP of human resources
Aon Forms Partnership with Manchester United
Manchester United and Aon plc, a provider of risk and human resource solutions, formed a new business partnership which will extend their relationship by an additional eight years to 2021 and see the Club’s renowned training centre renamed the Aon Training Complex. Under the new partnership, Aon will become the first ever partner of the
EMA Partners International Adds to London Practice
EMA Partners International has added Pierre Jeanjean to the firm to assist in the development and growth of its London practice. Mr. Jeanjean started his business career working on IT research projects before moving on to Electricité de France / Gas de France (EDF/GDF) where he was involved in the construction and maintenance of electricity
DHR International Names Managing Director Of Carolinas
DHR International has added Jay Millen as managing director of the firm’s new office servicing the Carolinas, and as global co-leader of the board and CEO practice. He will assist clients in senior level recruitment, and in the development of board and CEO succession planning. The new Carolina branch, based in Charleston, S.C., is DHR
Morgan Samuels Finds President for All Aboard Florida
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Donald Robinson as president and chief operating officer of All Aboard Florida. Mr. Robinson has over 35 years of experience in hospitality and recreation projects. He had most recently been the president of Baha Mar Resorts in the Bahamas since 2006. All Aboard Florida is
Sopra Group Acquires HR Access
Sopra Group has acquired HR Access strengthening its position in the development of software solutions for the human resources management industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition is in line with the Group’s 2015 strategy, which aims to solidify its position in the human resources management segment as well as serve
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds Three Consultants to NY Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added three consultants to its New York office: Traci Filler in consumer and commercial financial services, Jessica Weber in digital transformation and Nordia Edwards in the firm's corporate officers sector. Ms. Filler will focus her efforts on retail, consumer and commercial banking. She spent the
Caldwell Partners Grows its Real Estate Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has appointed John Wasley as managing partner in its real estate practice. Mr. Wasley joined Caldwell Partners from Heidrick & Struggles, where he served in a variety of management roles, including partner in charge of the Los Angeles office, managing partner of the Western United States and
HRsmart Forms Alliance with Latin American ZonaJobs
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has partnered with ZonaJobs to offer its suite of solutions throughout Latin America. Dridco and their companies ZonaJobs and BraJobs (its Brazilian affiliate) will package these solutions with their own job board and recruiting offerings. HRsmart with ZonaJobs will deliver a seamless total talent and recruitment package
Accelent Places CTO at FiftyOne
Accelent, Inc. has placed Brian Dhatt as the new chief technology officer of FiftyOne, Inc. Previously, Mr. Dhatt served as vice president of engineering and product at Gilt City and Jetsetter, Gilt Groupe companies. FiftyOne is an e-commerce platform that enables leading U.S. retailers to market, sell and fulfill merchandise internationally to shoppers in every
TYGES International Launches New Office in Georgia
Recruiting firm TYGES International has opened a new office in Gainesville, GA focused on working with clients in the aerospace & defense arena; it will be managed by Andrew Beccue. He will head a team of recruiters who have served these markets for the past 10 years. Aerospace & defense expands the manufacturing expertise of
