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Top 5 Leadership Shifts to Watch After the Summer Break
As the business world slows down for summer, deeper currents are moving beneath the surface. Global dynamics are shifting. Technology is accelerating. Regulations are evolving. And leadership, too, is entering a new phase. International Executive Search Federation (IESF) recently gathered insights from its partners worldwide, and they see five clear shifts taking shape in executive leadership.
ExactSearch.AI Debuts with AI-Powered Tools and Transparent Pricing Model for Executive Search
ExactSearch.AI has launched a new model for retained executive search finding senior talent with faster results, partner-led service, and fees at half the cost of traditional retained search firms. “Organizations are tired of paying high fees to find great leaders, and waiting months to get them,” said Mike Caggiano, co-founder and CEO. “We built ExactSearch.AI
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
Egon Zehnder Appoints New CEO
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has appointed Francesco Buquicchio as its new CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Edilson Camara, following a strategic leadership transition and succession planning process. Mr. Buquicchio will be the seventh person to serve as CEO in Egon Zehnder’s 60-year history. The process to appoint a new CEO was headed by chair Michael
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for ADP
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Kunal Tanwar as senior director, business development at ADP. Mr. Tanwar was most recently business development manager and project lead – Eastern U.S. and Canada at Western Computer. ADP is a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services. CarterBaldwin is a provider of retained executive search services in
Recruitment Company Qandidate.com Adds to Board of Advisors
Qandidate.com, the free recruitment software, has announced that Simon Guild has joined its board of advisors. As president of MTV Networks Europe, Mr. Guild was responsible for the European expansion of international brands such as MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. He currently holds several board and advisory positions including Bigpoint, Spreadshirt, WAYN and Xing, the
Temp Holdings and Intelligence Combine Businesses
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) have announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Temp Holdings will acquire all outstanding shares of Intelligence Holdings, Ltd. (“ntelligence) from KKR and the management and employees of Intelligence, for an enterprise value of JPY68.0 billion (U.S.
Korn Ferry Appoints Senior Client Partner
Korn/Ferry International has added Bryan Proctor as a senior client partner and member of the firm's board & CEO services and financial officers practice. Mr. Proctor will be based in Korn/Ferry's Chicago office. He rejoins Korn/Ferry after nearly 13 years with Heidrick & Struggles, where he served in the firm's global financial officers practice, was
Boyden Introduces Leadership Team in China
Boyden has announced a new leadership team for its Greater China operations. Boyden’s Greater China team is led by William Farrell, a global board member and managing director of Boyden Taiwan. He is joined by Jed Van Voorhis, as managing director of Boyden Taiwan, and Ami Bhatt Hardy, serving as managing director of Boyden Hong
Leadership Capital Group Fills Position for Kaiser Permanente
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed Claudio Abreu as senior vice president of regional IT operations at Kaiser Permanente. Mr. Abreu most recently was president and CEO for Bayer’s corporate and business services, North America and head of global IT operations. With a proud history of more than
Broadbean Technology Forms Alliance with Akken
Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology, has partnered with Akken, the staffing and recruiting efficiency improvement specialists. With this new alliance users of its cloud-based applicant tracking system, AkkenCloud, have access to comprehensive candidate sourcing technologies available online. Recruiters may now distribute job postings and search multiple
Crist|Kolder Posts Largest Gains Among Top 25 Recruiters
Hinsdale, IL-based Crist/Kolder Associates, the recruitment boutique specializing in CFO and small-to-mid-cap CEO assignments, posted the largest revenue gain in HSZ Media’s survey of the top 25 recruiting firms in its U.S./Americas ranking for 2012. Crist/Kolder reported a 50 percent spike in business, seeing fee revenue jump from $10 million to $15 million — making
Christina Partners Fills CFO Post for San Antonio Federal Credit Union
Tampa-Bay based Christina Partners, Inc. has recruited Eric Malagamba as the new chief financial officer of the San Antonio Federal Credit Union. Mr. Malagamba previously spent 13 years with PepsiCo including Frito-Lay in Plano and Mexico City and earlier with Procter & Gamble in Mexico. The search was conducted by Nancy Clausen Cote and Pam
Monster’s 6Sense Launched in the Netherlands
6Sense semantic search technology, which is the technology behind the Monster Power Resume Search, is now available in the Netherlands. Recruiters in seven countries can now use this feature to find candidates who best meet their hiring needs. Monster’s team in the Netherlands worked on the 6Sense knowledge base for over two years prior to
Growth Trends in Summer Hiring Continues
This year's summer hiring season looks to be its brightest in recent years, according to the sixth-annual summer jobs survey commissioned by SnagAJob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers. The number of hiring managers planning to hire more summer staff this year is up 10 points from last year (19 percent up
Caldwell Partners Strengthens Industrial Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Dave Winston as managing partner of its industrial practice based in its Dallas office. Mr. Winston joins Caldwell Partners from Heidrick & Struggles, where he was the industrial practice regional managing partner for the Americas and partner-in-charge of the firm's Dallas office. With nearly 15
Harris Search to Find UIC Vice Chancellor
Dublin, Ohio-based Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been selected by the University of Illinois at Chicago to lead in its search for a new vice chancellor for administrative services search. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is one of the top 200 research-funded institutions, offering top academics, cultural, business and entertainment opportunities in
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Grows in Most Recent Month
White collar managerial hiring continued its strong recovery in March, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which gained 12.5 points from February. The continued hiring gains translate to an overall score of 116.4, the Index’s second highest level in more than five years. Much like February, the long-term sustainability of recent job market improvements is
Employer Flexible Sells Temporary Staffing Service to VIP Staffing
Employer Flexible, a business solutions provider, has sold its temporary staffing services to VIP Staffing headquartered in San Antonio, part of Employer Flexible’s plan to better align its company vision. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All of Employer Flexible’s temporary staffing contracts will transition to VIP Staffing. The sale comes after an
Egon Zehnder International Forms Alliance With Genesis Advisers
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder and U.S.-based Genesis Advisers, a provider of leadership development and transition acceleration, have formed a global alliance to capitalize on their firms' existing expertise and develop innovative offerings in the burgeoning space of leadership transition and integration. The partnership combines Egon Zehnder's global reach and experience in executive search,
Korn Ferry Recruits First Female President of Babson College
Korn/Ferry International has placed Dr. Kerry Healey as the first woman to lead Babson College. Dr. Healey is the former Lt. Governor of Massachusetts and leading advocate for the expansion of women's rights and higher education in Afghanistan. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the
Infor’s Talent Management System Implemented by Denver Public Schools
Infor, a provider of business application software, and Ciber, a global information technology consulting company, have announced that Denver Public Schools (DPS) in Denver, Colo., has become one of the first school districts in the nation to use Infor for talent management. The Ciber-led implementation is intended to support the district’s 2010 Denver Plan, which
SilkRoad and OpenSesame Join Forces
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has teamed up with OpenSesame to provide an innovative new way to access eLearning content. The new partnership gives SilkRoad’s GreenLight learning management system customers instant access to OpenSesame’s online marketplace, which provides training content from reputable providers. “One of OpenSesame’s goals is to remove all of
Shimamoto Partners Adds Executive Director
Tokyo-based Shimamoto Partners has added Masao Koyano as a new executive director. Mr. Koyano was previously with The Midori Kai Co., Ltd., where he conducted executive searches for management positions in the recruiting department since 2009. Prior to The Midori Kai, he worked for The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (formally Sanwa Bank) for 25
CareerBuilder Acquires Von (KiemViec.com & HR Vietnam)
CareerBuilder has acquired KiemViec.comVON (KiemViec.com & HR Vietnam) in Vietnam. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. KiemViec.com is Vietnam’s second largest career site by revenue, and first by number of registered users. HR Vietnam specializes in recruitment services and human resource solutions for employers. With the acquisition, CareerBuilder now has a presence in
Plummer & Associates Places President at Viva International
Plummer & Associates has recruited Antonia Bortuzzo as the new president of Viva International Group. Most recently, Mr. Bortuzzo was chief executive officer of Alain Mikli International Group in Paris. “Susan Gill and I are pleased we were once again able to bring such high caliber talent to Viva International and similar high growth organizations,”
Monster Hires SVP Global Communications
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has named Matt Anchin to the newly created position of senior vice president of global communications. Mr. Anchin will be responsible for managing corporate communications, business and consumer media relations and social media. Most recently, Mr. Anchin served as SVP of global marketing and communications for the media businesses of Nielsen, a
Stones International Appoints Search Director
IIC Partners has announced that its Hong Kong-headquartered member firm Stones International has appointed Victor Filamor as search director. Mr. Filamor, who has over 25 years' Asia senior management experience within consumer and industrial multinationals, will specialize in consumer & retail and life sciences sectors at board, regional head and country head levels, as well
Employment Index Improves as Companies View Growing Stability
Improved optimism in the economy is helping bring needed stability to many organizations and is fueling positive trends in the labor market. Based on a detailed survey of 618 U.S. based firms representing every major industry, the outlook for employment growth shows steady improvement with 51 percent reporting they plan to add new employees this
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Takata
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Teresa Clark as vice president of accounting and tax at Takata. Ms. Clark was previously financial transformation lead at Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC. The search was conducted by Bob Kobayashi, senior partner, at Nosal Partners. Takata is one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced automotive safety systems
Simply Hired Grows Executive Team
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Bill Jeffries as senior vice president of business development. Mr. Jeffries brings more than 20 years of executive experience in growing audiences and revenue for innovative technology companies including Demand Media, Revver and ValueClick. In his new role, he will be responsible
Korn Ferry Study Says Talent Management Remains No. 1 Priority for Global Companies
When asked what they feel is the single most important corporate strategy for their company to implement, 45 percent of global executives say talent management – and they indicate it is more critical than marketing (26 percent), financial management (21 percent) and capitalization (seven percent), according to the results of a recent study by Korn/Ferry
hrQ Opens New Office in Wisconsin
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has opened a new office in Wisconsin, serving companies across Milwaukee and other Midwest cities. The firm has also named Martha Williams Miller as a managing consultant in Wisconsin. Ms. Williams Miller joins the firm with more than 20 years’
JDG Associates Recruits CEO for ASTA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Zane Kirby as the new chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Agents. Mr. Kirby joins ASTA from the Global Business Travel Association where he served in succeeding roles as vice president of business development and most recently SVP of events, sponsorships and advertising. ASTA
Corporate Resources Services Selects Bond International Software
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has begun implementing Bond International Software’s eEmpact solution throughout its organization. “This is a major company-wide initiative and will unify all of our staffing locations throughout the United States,” said Mark Levine, chief operating officer of Corporate Resource Services. “The implementation of
