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Bespoke Partners Recruits CEO for Altvia
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has placed Ryan Keough as CEO of Altvia, a private capital platform purpose-built for the full fund lifecycle. Partner Katherine Baker and director Dakota Horn led the process. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan as Altvia’s CEO,” said Nathan Pingelton of Marlin Equity Partners. “Ryan’s extensive leadership history and industry expertise align
Heidrick & Struggles Reports Strong Q3 Results, Moves Forward with $1.3 Billion Go-Private Deal
Executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles International / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted third quarter revenues of $322.8 million, a 15.9 percent increase from the same period a year ago. The revenue increase was driven by year-over-year growth in each of the company’s lines of business — Executive Search, On-Demand Talent, and Heidrick
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
Bullhorn Makes Third Acquisition this Year with the Addition of KonaSearch
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has acquired KonaSearch, a BasisTech portfolio company that offers match and discovery solutions for staffing, recruiting, and executive search businesses on the Salesforce platform. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Executive search firms need access to deep, comprehensive historical data on job histories and career achievements,” Bullhorn said. “KonaSearch’s powerful cross-entity search solution
Dice Acquires the IT Job Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has purchased the outstanding shares of Jobboard Enterprises Limited, the corporate entity of The IT Job Board. The U.K.-based company operates a network of tech career sites in the U.K., Germany, Belgium and Holland. The purchase price consists of initial cash consideration of £8
Clark Langdon to Lead Search for Avaya
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Avaya Inc. to lead in its search for a new vice president of EMEA for global services. Avaya is a privately held global provider of business communications and collaboration systems. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level executive
VMA Group Opens Office in Singapore
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has opened an office in Singapore. Since VMA opened its Hong Kong office in 2011, the portfolio of Singapore-based clients at the firm has grown rapidly, providing the opportunity to establish a permanent office in Singapore. Christine Clinton, who will be based in the Singapore office, is a communications professional
Howard-Sloan Acquires Jonathan Roberts Associates
Executive recruiter Howard-Sloan Professional Search has acquired Jonathan Roberts Associates. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Howard-Sloan CEO, Mitchell Berger, said: “JRA brings nearly two decades of providing clients with unmatched professionals to the table. As Howard-Sloan continues to expand its technical staffing network and seek new opportunities, I have no doubt that
Coleman Lew & Associates Completes Search for UNC
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has placed Dr. John Jones as the new vice chancellor of student affairs at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. “It was a pleasure to work with Dr. Carter, Dr. Milewicz, and the UNCP search committee,” said Coleman Lew + Associates president, Ken Carrick. “Dr. Jones is
Workday Selected by Public Broadcaster WGBH Boston
Workday, Inc. has announced that WGBH Boston, a public broadcaster serving southern New England, has selected Workday’s full suite of enterprise cloud applications including Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, Workday Grants Management, Workday Procurement, and Workday Expenses. “With Workday, WGBH will move from the limitations of multiple systems
HSZ Media to Release Two New Recruitment Studies
HSZ Media, LLC will release two new recruitment studies this fall – one examining competitive talent acquisition strategies in Asia and the other detailing the growing phenomenon of in-house recruiting. Recruiting in Asia: Competitive Strategies in China, Southeast Asia, Japan and Oceania will look at how companies are addressing current talent demands throughout Asia-Pacific, including
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader for Professional Services Practice
Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has appointed John McSpadden as practice leader for the organization’s professional services specialty practice as well as its private equity portfolio specialty practice. Mr. McSpadden comes to Kaye/Bassman from DHR International, where he served as executive vice president and managing director of the firm’s Dallas office. “I have known John for a
Pinstripe and Ochre House Join Forces
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has partnered with UK-based Ochre House to form an independent provider of global RPO and strategic talent management solutions. Financial investments from both leadership teams and leading technology-focused private equity firm, Accel-KKR, enabled the transaction. Pinstripe and Ochre House’s combined global presence includes 767
JDG Associates Fills Post for NBCOT
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Allan Freedman as executive vice president at the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists. For the past four years, Mr. Freedman has been the executive director of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. JDG Associates has been serving the executive recruitment needs of Fortune 1000 corporations,
Boyden Adds to Washington, D.C. Office
Boyden has appointed Bill Hanbury as a principal in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Hanbury brings over 25 years of CEO experience in the association and hospitality sectors and will play a key role in recruiting for board, senior executive and functional leader roles. He is a sought after thought leader on national travel and
Dowd Associates Promotes Bates to EVP/Managing Director
Dowd Associates Executive Search has promoted Stephanie Bates to executive vice president and managing director. Firm president, Richard Dowd, said: “Steph has been an integral part of our growth and we are proud to promote her into the role of EVP, managing director. She joined the company in 2000 and quickly became a contributing member
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for Duke University
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Dan Struble as associate dean for external relations at Duke University Divinity School. Mr. Struble joins the Divinity School from Montreat College, where he served as president for nine years. CarterBaldwin is a provider of retained executive search services in the healthcare, technology, non-profit, consumer services, industrial and media/telecom
Battalia Winston Acquires Norm Sanders Associates
Battalia Winston has acquired the executive search business of Norm Sanders Associates, a Fair Haven, New Jersey-based executive search firm specializing in the financial services and consulting industries. Walter J. McGuigan Jr., founder and managing director of Norm Sanders, joins Battalia Winston as a partner covering financial services, professional services, and technology. With more than
Signium Adds Shore Executive Search in Mexico
Mexico-based Shore Executive Search has joined the global network of Signium International — a group of global search firms. Founded in 1960, Shore Executive Search specializes in senior level executive searches, with a focus on finding board members, directors, vice presidents, CEOs and C-level talent. The firm has placed candidates within a wide array of
Krauthamer & Associates Completes Search for Walker & Dunlop
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has placed William F. Wein as senior vice president and chief production officer of the capital markets department at Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Mr. Wein joins Walker & Dunlop from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, where he managed loan originators in the eastern and central U.S. Walker & Dunlop
HealthcareSource Partners with NICHE
HealthcareSource, a provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, has partnered with NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) to deliver e-learning content and webinars for the network of over 470 NICHE designated hospitals and health systems. The NICHE learning management system (LMS), known as the NICHE Knowledge Center, offers tools and resources
Jacobson Group Creates New Recruiting Service for Insurance Industry
As the insurance industry prepares for an impending talent shortage, recruiting firm The Jacobson Group has developed a new program to help clients develop their workforces. Jacobson’s new talent service offering provides insurers with young professionals and recent graduates with an expressed interest in the insurance industry for direct hire, temporary and temporary-to-hire positions. “With
Sanford Rose Associates Opens in Flower Mound, TX
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has expanded its organization with the opening of Sanford Rose Associates – Flower Mound. R. Todd Mapes is president of Sanford Rose Associates – Flower Mound, an executive search firm specializing in sales opportunities exclusively in the consumer collections and contact center industries. “We are excited to add
Cook Associates Finds CEO for Data Intensity
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Kirk Arnold as chief executive officer of Data Intensity. The search was led by Jeff Leopold, managing director, and Seth Harris, EVP and managing director. Most recently, Ms. Arnold served as EVP and COO at Avid, Inc. Headquartered in metro-Boston, Data Intensity is a provider of cloud services
Saba Builds New Learning Technology for Its Talent Management Platform
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has built patent-pending machine learning technology into its open, standards-based talent management platform. This innovation adds to the company’s advanced cloud platform that was announced this past March. In addition, the company has continued to enhance end user engagement and several other key features of its
Primerica Assigns Director
Primerica, Inc./(NYSE:PRI) has added Gary L. Crittenden to the company’s board of directors. Mr. Crittenden has been a managing partner of HGGC, a California-based middle market private equity firm, since July 2009 and the CEO of HGGC since April 2012. Primerica, headquartered in Duluth, GA, is a distributor of financial products to middle income households
Options Group Names New Executive Director
Global recruiting firm Options Group has named Tom Borgers as executive director based in its New York office. Mr. Borgers is focused on providing recruiting services for the financial industry with an emphasis in compliance, risk, regulatory and investigations. Additionally, he is an executive director in the firm’s consulting and other specialized services groups. Prior
Hulce Associates Places Accounting Officer at Prospect Mortgage
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Maura Mizuguchi as chief accounting officer at Prospect Mortgage, the largest independent lender in the nation. Ms. Mizuguchi was most recently the corporate controller for Nantworks and earlier in her career was with GE Capital’s Mortgage Company. “Maura brings and excellent track record of leadership positions within the
Integrating Executives Into New Jobs Becoming More Complex
Basic onboarding processes are still not provided to most leaders assuming new roles, making transitioning a longer and less productive time for both employees and companies, according to a global study released by Egon Zehnder. More than 500 executives from around the world participated in the firm's 12th International Executive Panel (IEP), an annual global
Peoplefluent Appoints Chair of Its Learning and Leadership Advisory Board
Peoplefluent, a social human capital management technology company, has appointed James Irzyk as chair of its learning and leadership advisory board. With acquisitions of leading social, video and learning platforms within the last year, Peoplefluent is accelerating the commitment of its product agenda with advanced employee development, collaboration and engagement capabilities delivered through captivating and
Heidrick & Struggles CEO Steps Down; Stock Dives 16 Percent
L. Kevin Kelly has stepped down as chief executive officer of Heidrick & Struggles and resigned from the firm's board. The markets have responded with skepticism, driving down the stock 16 percent on the news. Jory Marino, regional leader, Americas, will serve as interim CEO while a search committee of the board considers both internal
Caldwell Partners Encouraged by Rising Booking Activity
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International posted 2013 third quarter revenues of $9.2 million, down one percent compared to the prior year. The firm's slight decline was attributable to its U.S. business, which was down seven percent in the third quarter and 10 percent through nine months. "Although revenues were relatively flat year-over-year, we
MSA Executive Search Retained by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital
MSA Executive Search has been selected by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital to lead in its search for a new regional chief financial officer. The search is being led by Roger Samuel, MSA vice president. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is located in Laurium, Michigan. As an integrated healthcare strategies firm, MSA offers clients a range of leadership placement
Kilpatrick Opens in Bangladesh
Kilpatrick has opened a new office in Dhaka Bangladesh. It will be the first global executive search firm to reside in Bangladesh. Kilpatrick was founded in 1997 to provide leadership to its clients in both emerging and mature markets.
Tyler & Company Grows Atlanta Office
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has appointed Kenneth C. Kunze, MD, as a new vice president at the firm. Dr. Kunze will be based out of the Atlanta office where he chairs the firm's physician leadership practice. He offers nearly 30 years of experience in the field and brings a physician leader’s mindset and
