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Funk Associates Fills President Roles for Florida International University, Coastal Carolina University, and University of St. Thomas – Houston
Funk Associates has recently completed presidential searches for Florida International University (FIU), Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and University of St. Thomas – Houston (UST). “These searches reflect the continued trust institutions place in our firm to identify visionary and mission-driven leaders,” said Bill Funk, founder and CEO of Funk Associates. “We are proud to have partnered with each of these
Transforming the Recruiter’s Role From Volume to Value
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. public companies have reduced their white-collar workforces by a collective 3.5 percent over the past three years, all while corporate profits have surged to record highs. One in five companies in the S&P 500 now operate with fewer employees than a decade ago, despite having significantly higher revenues. Executives
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.
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
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?
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
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Leadership Needs Shift Dramatically as VC Moves to Wartime Footing
Over a 20-plus-year search career, Ben Dewar of NU Advisory Partners has led hundreds of recruiting engagements across every corporate function imaginable. Along the way, he has recruited dynamic executive talent into CxO and VP roles for VC-backed, PE-backed and public high-growth technology and consumer companies. From that perch, he has witnessed up close and personal
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
CTPartners Posts Six Percent Revenue Gain For 2012
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $30.2 million, an increase of 11 percent from $27.2 million a year ago. Latin America contributed $3.5 million of net revenue, offset by decreases in North America and Asia Pacific. On a GAAP basis, the net loss for the quarter was $1.5 million, or $0.21
Krauthamer & Associates Names New Partner
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has added Guy McLeod as a partner. Mr. McLeod will specialize in senior executive and board director searches in the aerospace, defense and aviation sectors, as well as other global practice areas. He joins K&A from Korn/Ferry International, where he conducted searches for airlines, airports, aerospace and defense clients.
DavenportMajor Finds New CEO for Apricus Biosciences
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Richard Pascoe as chief executive officer of Apricus Biosciences, Inc. Mr. Pascoe joins Apricus Bio from Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he was CEO since August 2008. Apricus Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets innovative treatments that help large patient populations across numerous, large-market therapeutic classes including male
Cross Country Healthcare Adds Former SFN Group Exec
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. has announced that William J. Grubbs will become president and chief operating officer. Joseph A. Boshart will remain CEO of Cross Country Healthcare until he retires in July 2013. At that time, Mr. Grubbs will become CEO. Mr. Grubbs was EVP and COO of TrueBlue, Inc., a staffing company, from October
The Miles Partnership Appoints New Partner
U.K.-based boutique executive search firm The Miles Partnership has appointed Rhian Woodisse as a partner focused on the healthcare sector. Previously, Ms. Woodisse was a client partner at Korn/Ferry International. She has a strong background in healthcare services where she has conducted assignments for senior level commercial and clinical executives. Among her clients are private
Koltin Consulting Group Finds New CFO for HairUwear
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Maria Tryan-Geik as chief financial officer at HairUwear. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Ms. Tryan-Geik was previously the chief finance and operations officer at Lumatherm, Inc. HairUwear is a world leader
Talent Technology Corp. Adds VP to Expand Vendor Partnerships
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has added Jon Flahive as vice president of vendor partnerships. His role will be building deeper business relationships and technical integrations within the HR services industry including providers of job advertising, resume data, employee background checks, and assessments.
Boyden Appoints New Officers
Boyden has named Deborah Gordon as its chief development and learning officer and promoted Breck Armstrong to chief information officer. Ms. Gordon, in her newly created position, will be focused on firm-wide learning and development as well as business improvement including client service, delivery excellence, and talent acquisition and retention. She has spent a significant
AESC Presents Robert L. Pearson with Gardner W. Heidrick Award
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has selected Robert L. Pearson, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Pearson Partners International, as the 2013 recipient of its Gardner W. Heidrick Award. Prior to founding Pearson Partners, Mr. Pearson was chairman and chief executive officer of LAI Worldwide, which at the time was the third
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits CEO for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Paul Caine as the new chief executive officer of Dial Global, a major radio/audio syndication company. Over the past 23 years at Time Inc., Mr. Caine has led the development of digital formats for some of the world's most storied media brands. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives
CareerCurve Acquires Miles LeHane’s Career Transition Interest
CareerCurve LLC, a Cleveland-based career transition services throughout North America, has acquired the career transition division of Miles LeHane Companies, a provider of corporate-sponsored career transition solutions. CareerCurve’s growth strategy is to invest in thoughtful acquisitions that will expand both national and international service capabilities. The acquisition of Miles LeHane advances CareerCurve’s presence in the
CTGrowth Partners Appoints Dayton Ogden As Head
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has said that Dayton Ogden will lead a new initiative, CTGrowth Partners, a recently established division of CTPartners focusing on executive search for high growth companies, typically venture capital or private-equity backed. He will be based in Silicon Valley. Mr. Ogden was formerly one of the co-founders of Fortis Partners, where
Caldwell Partners Names CFO
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has named Chris Beck as its chief financial officer. Mr. Beck joins Caldwell from BirdDog, a transportation services company focused on providing solutions to both shippers and motor carriers, where he served as CFO. Prior to that, he served as CFO at Highland Partners, a $60M division
3P Consultants Places VP HR at Fenner
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Amal Varma as the vice president of corporate human resources at Fenner (India) Limited. Mr. Varma was previously with Larsen & Toubro as joint general manager and head of human resources of its joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Integrated Engineering Services. Fenner (India) Limited
Navigant Names Human Capital Officer
Navigant has named Eugene Raffone as executive director and human capital officer. Raffone joins Navigant from Accenture where he served in various human resources positions during his more than 20 year tenure. Most recently, he was the HR lead for the firm's healthcare industry team. There he partnered with business leaders to create innovative strategies
