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DHR Global Adds Partner in Chicago
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has grown its search staff with the addition of Trista McCarthy as a partner. Based in Chicago, she brings over 25 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on senior-level placements across large public clients and mid-market private equity-backed businesses in the services and industrial sectors. “We are excited to welcome
Hiring Interim CEOs for PE Portfolio Companies
Private equity firms are increasingly relying on interim CEOs to drive transformation within their portfolio companies. As interim leadership becomes a mainstream solution, the critical question evolves: how can firms deploy it to achieve transformative outcomes? In 2025’s challenging market environment, where value creation depends on operational excellence rather than financial engineering, interim CEOs have become
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Empowering Middle Managers: The Keystone of Cultural Transformation
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the key to instilling lasting organizational change lies with your middle managers. Middle managers are one of the critical leverage points for an organization’s culture. “As the conduit between executive leadership and frontline staff, middle managers—or any leader working between executive leadership and frontline staff—can be a real asset
CDI Corp. Posts Four Percent Revenue Dip
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $269 million, a decrease of four percent from revenues of $280.6 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $2.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last
Monster Revenues Fall Nine Percent; Sale of Company Rumored
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $212 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, a drop of nine percent compared with $233.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $5 million, or four cents per share, compared to $3.7 million, or three cents
Vision Executive Search Appoints Group Practice Leader
Vision Executive Search has added Dave Moran as a group practice leader. Mr. Moran has 20 years of experience in human capital and executive management roles with operational responsibilities at a functional and strategic level. Throughout his career, he has assisted in the establishment and growth of offices for search and human resource consulting organizations
Hulce Associates Fills Finance Post for Hill-Rom
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Faith Adee as the new vice president of international finance for Hill-Rom. Most recently VP of finance with Teleflex, Ms. Adee’s earlier career includes international finance roles with Stiefel Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. “Faith is ideally qualified to add significant value to Hill-Rom as it continues its
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Remains Strong in April
Managerial hiring remained strong in April despite weakness in other job levels, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 1.5-point drop-off from March, to 114.9, had negligible impact on an overall score that is much improved from the 101.3 point-level of this time a year ago. Memphis showed a
RSR Partners Adds Consultant in Consumer and Services Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Sarah S. Juarez as a consultant; Ms. Juarez will offer her restaurant, beauty, retail, and hospitality expertise to the firm's consumer goods and services practice. She joins RSR Partners from Russell Reynolds Associates, where she provided executive search and assessment services for the firm's
Cook Associates Finds CFO for Cytel
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has recruited Bryan Gleason as chief financial officer of Cytel, Inc. The search was led by Cary Morrill, vice president and member of the firm’s healthcare & life sciences and technology practices. Most recently, Mr. Gleason served as CFO of Connectedu. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel provides clinical trial design services
Technomedia Exec Joins HR.com’s Talent Management Committee
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Integrated Talent Management Community has added Marcel Messier, president and COO of Technomedia, to its board. As a member of the community’s advisory board, Mr. Messier will play a key role in shaping the curriculum of the certification program. Leveraging his experience in guiding the development of Technomedia’s talent
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted first quarter revenues of revenues of $97.9 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $78.3 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter were $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, versus GAAP net income of $1.0 million, or
EMA Partners Elects Co-Chairman
EMA Partners International has created a new leadership structure that gives the organization co-chairmen. James Douglas, managing partner of EMA Partners London (U.K.), and the incumbent chairman of EMA Partners International, was re-elected to remain in his leadership role. Chris Pantelidis of EMA Partners Toronto and current global vice president of marketing, has been newly
Atrium Staffing Opens Pittsburgh Office
Atrium Staffing has opened its newest office in Pittsburgh bringing its diverse offerings to support both large and small companies at the local level. Atrium will provide temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire placements for administrative support, finance & accounting, scientific, and legal positions in the greater Pittsburgh area. Future plans call for expansion into information
Work&Partners Completes Search for BE Informed
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Thomas A. Miller as vice president, international financial services sales for Be Informed. Alan J. Work led the search. Mr. Miller was previously the managing partner and founder of Smart Money Matters. Be Informed is an internationally operating, independent software vendor that transforms administrative processes with its business process
SJL Holdings Acquires Shannon Group to Form Legal Career Recruiting Firm
SJL Holdings LLC, the New York City-based owner of legal search firm SJL Attorney Search, has acquired The Shannon Group, a Washington, D.C.-based career transition, coaching and talent development firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Shannon Group has been rebranded SJL Shannon, and will remain a separate division of SJL Holdings.
Morgan Samuels Forms Alliance with CapitaPartners
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has formed a strategic alliance with CapitaPartners. As part of the alliance, Michael Bekins will be joining Morgan Samuels as a senior advisor and will focus on retained executive search, executive coaching and also be heavily involved in the firm’s cross-border searches for clients in Asia-Pacific. Mr.
Impera Executive Recruiters Opens in NYC and Pittsburgh
Impera Executive Recruiters has opened its executive search doors in New York City and Pittsburgh. Impera was founded by former fashion industry executive Vickie Rotante. Ms. Rotante has held senior leadership roles in corporations both in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. She leads the apparel & retail executive search practice, hiring for positions from
Futran Solutions Introduces Recruiting Tool For IT Professionals
Futran Solutions, a provider of solutions and services in the field of IT, has launched its new service called RUSH for supplying the unique skills for the IT staffing needs of enterprises. Futran has built a highly scalable full service recruitment engine and multilevel training facilities to deliver the clients seeking RUSH skills to meeting
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Washington, D.C. and Chicago Offices
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates announced the addition to the Washington, D.C., office of Jett Pihakis as executive director in the nonprofit sector and higher education practice and Jennifer Rockwood as associate in the industrial and natural resources sector based in Chicago. Mr. Pihakis will focus his search efforts on high-impact
IIC Partners’ French-Based Progress Adds New Partner
IIC Partners has announced that its Paris-based member Progress has named Séverine Leca as its new industrial practice leader and partner. She will also focus on professional services. Ms. Leca spent 10 years with AT Kearney, as a manager then principal, assisting her clients on strategy and transformation issues in industrial goods and the financial
O’Hara Associates to Lead CEO Search for Bacterin
Executive search firm O’Hara Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. O’Hara Associates is headed by Dan O’Hara who brings more than 20 years of experience in executing retained search projects at the CEO level for various client organizations within the
Jobscience Reveal Plans for Expansion in Europe
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has revealed plans to expand its business in Europe and has appointed Matt Hill as director of EMEA accounts to head up business development in the region. Currently staffing firms CPL Resources PLC and Hydrogen Group use the Jobscience Recruiting solution to identify, engage and place top candidates across Europe.
Coulter Partners Grows London Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Zdenka Vitkova as a research associate in London. Ms. Vitkova has over seven years of international executive search experience across a range of sectors and functions, with a strong emphasis on the life sciences industry. Before joining Coulter Partners, she worked for boutique international executive search firm Talentmark and
Monster Partners with NY Jets
Monster has teamed with the New York Jets to find a professional to join the NFL franchise’s staff as their new on-air reporter. Through Monster.com and its Cool Jobs program, the Jets are seeking candidates to serve as an on-air reporter for the team’s live website programs for the 2013 season. The Jets and Monster
Caldwell Partners Finds New CIO for Covington & Burling
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Matthew H. Mitchell as chief information officer at Covington & Burling LLP. Formerly, Mr. Mitchell served as EVP and CIO at AARP. Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm that was founded in 1919. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides human capital services
Dice Posts Nine Percent Gain in Q2 Revenues
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded first quarter revenues of $50.4 million, an increase of nine percent from $46.1 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. Excluding the acquisition of Slashdot Media, revenues were $46.4 million in the first quarter. Net income for the quarter totaled $7.1 million,
Debeer, Stokes and Partners Joins Signium International
Signium International has expanded into Canada with the addition of Debeer, Stokes and Partners to its global network of retained executive search firms. DeBeer, Stokes has practices in industrial, consumer packaged goods, professional services and private equity. Founding partner and managing director. Gerd DeBeer, also serves on the Canadian board of the Association of Manufacturing
Witt/Kieffer Retained By HLSR For CEO Search
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Former HLSR president and CEO Skip Wagner accepted the president and CEO position of the 12th Man Foundation at Texas A&M University in March. We selected Witt/Kieffer
CareerBuilder Acquires Niche Online Job Search Platform
CareerBuilder has acquired Oil and Gas Job Search (OilandGasJobSearch.com), continuing its expansion of niche online job search platforms. Oil and Gas Job Search, headquartered in Manchester, England, is one of the oil and gas industry’s leading online job sites outside North America with job postings worldwide. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “With
Robert Half Posts Flat Revenues Earnings Up Year-Over-Year
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $1.02 billion, flat from revenues during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $55.9 million, or 40 cents per share, compared to net income of $48.1 million, or 34 cents per share, in the same period a
Odgers Berndtson Adds to Financial Services Practice in Toronto
Executive recruiter Odgers Berndtson has appointed Jennifer Norrie Booth as a principal within its financial services practice in the firm’s Toronto office. With close to 10 years of executive search experience, Ms. Norrie Booth was previously a senior associate with Heidrick & Struggles in Toronto and served a wide base of global clients across North
Anchor HR Solutions Adds to Travel/Hospitality/Leisure Practice
Anchor HR Solutions (Anchor), a provider of talent management and human capital solutions, has added Evan Janowitz as a senior client partner in its travel/hospitality/leisure practice. He will be based in Anchor’s Las Vegas office. Mr. Janowitz brings over two decades of experience in executive search and human resources consulting services to Global 100 and
Cook Associates Places VP Marketing at Impact Products
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Jeannie McCarthy as vice president of marketing at Impact Products, LLC. The search was led by Kevin Logterman, managing director and member of the firm's industrial and private equity practices. Ms. McCarthy joins Impact Products, LLC from MAC Associates where she served as a senior consultant advising B2B
