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Academic Search Retained by Henry Ford College to Find Next President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been tapped by Henry Ford College (HFC) to lead in its search for a new president. Russ Kavalhuna left the school last year to become the president of Western Michigan University. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins are leading the assignment. Candidates will have a career that reflects the following
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Executive Director for the Carter Burden Network
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search was recently retained by the Carter Burden Network (CBN) to lead in its search for a new executive director. The firm seeks a collaborative, experienced and innovative executive director to advance the organization as it tackles the increasing needs of a growing client population. The executive director will drive
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Predicting Talent Acquisition Trends for 2025
As organizations navigate the post-AI boom and the shift to skills-based hiring, many are experiencing analysis paralysis, but now is the time to act with purpose. Korn Ferry recently surveyed over 400 talent acquisition professionals and consulted with more than 40 of its experts to uncover five key hiring trends shaping 2025, including the critical
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in NY
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Steven Wilk as a managing director in its New York office. With more than 30 years in the technology field, Mr. Wilk was previously founder and president of technology-focused executive search firm Wilk Consulting. Gilbert Tweed International, established in 1975, is an executive search firm serving corporate
Caldwell Partners Taps HR Chief for Wesco Aircraft
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has recruited Felicia Williams as vice president and chief human resources officer at Wesco Aircraft. Ms. Williams was formerly vice president of human resources at Superior Industries. Managing directors Jerry McGrath and Dave Winston handled the search. Wesco Aircraft is one of the world’s largest publicly held
Oracle HCM Implemented by China-Based Company
Oracle announced that Beijing CAJ Senior Care Services Co. (“CAJ,” also known as Right at Home (China) has adopted Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud and Oracle Talent Management Cloud to help establish its HR management platform and improve HR management and efficiency. Bird Yip, general manager of SaaS for Oracle Greater China, said, “CAJ
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Global Mining and Metals Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Rosario María Astuvilca as a partner in the global mining and metals practice in the firm’s Toronto office. Ms. Astuvilca will focus on the recruitment of senior leaders in corporate roles and mining sites across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. Most recently at Heidrick & Struggles, Ms.
Cook Associates Finds CEO for Liberty Acquisitions Servicing
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Ralph Rolen as chief executive officer of Liberty Acquisitions Servicing, LLC. The search was led by John Barrett, managing director, and Mary Kier, CEO. Mr. Rolen most recently served as general manager at Ceridian Stored Value Solutions. Liberty Acquisitions Servicing, LLC is a privately held debt buyer that
Talent Partners Opens in Canada
Talent Partners, a provider of talent and production support services for U.S. advertising agencies and advertisers, has opened its services in Canada. Through a merger with Toronto-based talent payment and signatory services company Canadian Connection, Talent Partners expands its global payroll support services for its agency and advertising clients. Talent Partners' newest international operation will
Talent Neuron Unveils Workforce Planning Kit
Talent Neuron, a Zinnov Company, has announced the launch the Talent Neuron Workforce Planning Toolkit, aimed at enabling organizations to forecast and address talent management requirements based on business goals. The solution provides data-driven insights based on quantified cost-benefits and optimizes talent for specific business outcomes. “It is important for HR leaders to articulate the
Morgan Samuels Adds Technology Recruiter
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has added Robert G. Fong as a senior client partner. Mr. Fong was previously the managing partner for the global advanced technology practice at Nosal Partners where he was also responsible for driving the firm’s strategy in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to that, he was a senior
Hulce Associates Finds CFO for Gaming Partners
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Michael Mann as chief financial officer for Gaming Partners International, Inc. (GPI). Mr. Mann was formerly chief auditor for Tropicana and director of risk management for Caesars which followed several years as a CFO with several global specialty manufacturing companies. GPI is a provider of casino currency and
Kronos Launches in Europe
Kronos Incorporated has launched its cloud Kronos Workforce Ready suite in Europe. Dick Cahill, vice president and general manager, international at Kronos, said: “With the launch of our cloud workforce management suite in Europe, we are bringing the SMBs an entirely new way of managing their workforce, with enterprise-level capabilities in an easy-to-use, easy-to-afford, cloud-based
DreamJobs Appoints Partner
Talent acquisition and recruitment provider DreamJobs has appointed Chadd Dehn as an executive vice president and partner. DreamJobs is a national provider of nontraditional recruitment services with headquarters in Cleveland,Ohio. Mr. Dehn joins DreamJobs to lead the on-demand practice area and recruitment operations. ”Chadd is a great addition to our leadership team and strengthens our
CFO Tenure Climbing While High Turnover Remains in Some Sectors
According to executive search firm Spencer Stuart, CFO tenure is on the rise among Fortune 500 CFOs. Average tenure is 5.9 years, up from 4.9 years since 2008. Spencer Stuart’s annual CFO Index looks at trends related to chief financial officers of Fortune 500 companies over an eight-year period. While CFO tenure is climbing, there
O’Neill Consulting Completes Search for Confie Seguros
Executive recruiter O’Neill Consulting has placed Darrin Silvera as the new chief revenue officer of Confie Seguros. Mr. Silvera previously served as senior vice president & managing director of Trivista and spent seven years with T-Mobile, most recently as VP & general manager. Confie Seguros is an insurance services business that focuses on serving the
Nosal Partners Promotes Partner in NY
Nosal Partners LLC has promoted Rick Pedersen to partner. Based in the firm’s New York office, Mr. Pedersen joined Nosal Partners as a client partner in September 2011. He has 17 years of recruiting experience within the financial services sector. Previously, Mr. Pedersen was a recruitment relationship manager for Allegis Group Services. “Rick is incredibly
Simply Hired Names New CFO
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Shelly Schaffer as its executive vice president and chief financial officer. A seasoned financial executive with more than 20 years of experience at leading global companies including Mercury Interactive, Yahoo! and Support.com, Ms. Schaffer brings financial and strategic corporate leadership experience to
GRMSearch Opens in Brisbane
GRMSearch, a legal and compliance-focused executive search firm, has opened a new office in Brisbane, Australia. The new location, which will be led by director Ashley Smith, will provide recruitment solutions across legal, finance, IT and the energy sector to clients in major cities across the country. CEO Rob Green said: “Many of our international
Peoplefluent Appoints President and CEO
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has named Jeff Carr as its president and chief executive officer. Mr. Carr, who has held strategic executive positions among the highest ranks at Saba, Taleo, and PeopleSoft (acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2005), brings extensive and deeply relevant expertise in the HCM industry and more than
Chartwell Partners to Lead CEO Search for United Community Financial Corp.
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has been selected by United Community Financial Corp. to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. The announcement came after Patrick W. Bevack’s retirement was made public. Mr. Bevack has been with Home Savings since June 2000, and has served as president and CEO of
Stanton Chase Adds Principal in San Francisco
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added David Snyder as a new principal in its San Francisco office. He will specialize in the firm’s government, education and non-profit (GENP) practice groups. Mr. Snyder brings 24 years of experience working and volunteering for non-profit organizations where he participated on various executive search committees. Prior to
Eames Consulting Adds to U.K. Technology Division
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has named James Clark as principal consultant in its U.K. technology division. Mr. Clark previously spent three years as a director of the financial services technology division at Incisive Recruitment. Prior to that, he spent 10 years at The JM Group, managing its investment banking interim technology division. “As a
Sockwell Partners to Lead CEO Search for Carolina Trust Bank
Executive search firm Sockwell Partners has been chosen by Carolina Trust Bank to lead in a search for its new president and chief executive. Michael Cline announced that he will retire from his position as CEO of the bank effective at the end of 2013 or at such time as his successor is hired. Sockwell
Workday and Salesforce to Integrate Services
Workday, Inc., leader in enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance, have announced plans to integrate the entire Salesforce and Workday product lines to enable their customers’ mutual success. Salesforce.com plans to standardize on Workday’s applications, and Workday plans to standardize on salesforce.com’s applications and platform. “We’ve enjoyed a long-standing relationship with salesforce.com and
Greg A. Lee & Associates Launched
Greg A. Lee, former chief human resources officer for Motorola, Sears, Whirlpool and other major corporations, has launched http://www.leecoaching.com>Greg A. Lee & Associates, a business coaching firm specializing in executive coaching for top corporate executives and business coaching for the owners of small and mid-sized companies. As part of his start-up efforts, Mr. Lee has
ZRG Partners Leads Search for William Penn Foundation
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has been selected by William Penn Foundation to lead in its search for a new managing director who will provide operating leadership and direction to all areas of the Foundation. The search is being led by Natalie Brooks, managing director of ZRG
erecruit Adds VP of Staffing Best Practices
erecruit, a provider of enterprise staffing software, has appointed Sara Moss to the newly-created role of vice president of staffing best practices. In this role, Ms. Moss will consult with erecruit’s prospects and customers, focusing on business process analysis and reengineering by leveraging erecruit’s enterprise staffing software and VMS solutions. She previously was president and
CTPartners Acquires Mexican Recruiter
CTPartners has acquired Taylor Executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L. Eduardo Taylor will join CTPartners as the managing partner, Mexico. Mr. Taylor’s primary focus is in the industrial and consumer products markets where he has completed searches at the most-senior levels, including CEO and board of directors. He has also worked with clients on succession
AESC and Robery Gregory Partners Form Alliance
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed an alliance with leadership development firm Robert Gregory Partners to provide AESC members access to outsourced, new-executive transition coaching services for their client companies. “We are very pleased to welcome Robert Gregory into partnership with the AESC, thereby making available to our member firms services that
Trilogy Search Non+Profit Chosen by EdSource
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has been selected by EdSource to lead in its search to fill a seat on its board of directors. The EdSource board is comprised of representatives of key education constituencies dedicated to ensuring that all children receive a high quality education. The board has sought the services of
SumTotal Systems and SnapLogic Join Forces
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, has partnered with SnapLogic, the Elastic Integration company, to extend the SumTotal elixHR platform. “We are excited to partner with SumTotal to make our extensive library of high-performing connectors available to SumTotal customers,” said SnapLogic CEO Gaurav Dhillon. “Pervasive access to integrated data allows SumTotal
Diversified Search Names Dale Jones as President
Diversified Search has named Dale E. Jones as president and a member of the firm's executive committee. Mr. Jones comes to Diversified Search following 14 years with Heidrick & Struggles, and nearly 20 years in the recruiting industry. In his new role, he will serve as one of the key market facing leaders in advancing
TRANSEARCH Adds Member Firm in Melbourne
TRANSEARCH International has added Melbourne-based executive recruiter Slade Partners as its newest partner. The firm’s areas of specialization include digital media, education, energy, resources and sustainability, government and public sector, healthcare, industrials, property and construction, as well as retail and consumer. “As a member of TRANSEARCH International, we now have a significant reach into global
