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ZRG Recruits CEO for ALIGN Precision
Global talent advisory firm ZRG has recently placed Eric Ellis as CEO at ALIGN Precision in Tempe, AZ. Samantha Foster, managing director, and Carolina Siekierski, associate, led the assignment. The leadership appointment positions ALIGN Precision to capitalize on the increasing demand for its capabilities, strengthen and expand customer partnerships, and realize its long-term growth ambitions. “We
Lochlin Partners Assists Music for All with CEO Search
After a nationwide search, Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of James Weaver as president and CEO of Music for All in Indianapolis, IN. “As a board, we were attracted by James’ experience and understanding of the musical ecosphere,” said Doug Pileri, chairman of the board of directors. “But we were equally impressed by the
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.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
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?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
How to Partner With an Executive Search Firm
In today’s dynamic talent market, aligning with the right executive search firm can be the difference between merely filling a position and truly transforming your leadership landscape. However, the efficacy of this partnership hinges not only on the capabilities of the search firm but also on the behaviors and actions of the clients themselves, according
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
Genesis HR Solutions Expands Services to Reach Europe
Professional employer organization (PEO) Genesis HR Solutions, Inc. has expanded its human relations solutions and business development services in the European Union. Through a partnership with EuroDev, Genesis now offers access to a full range of HR and business development services across the entire EU, including employee benefits, payroll, country compliance, staffing, market research, sales
Partners to Leaders Officially Launched
Veteran recruiter Metin Mitchell has launched Partners to Leaders (P2L), an executive search firm federation creating a more client centric model with a mission to help organizations secure superior talent. “The headhunting industry is ready to be broken up and re-invented,” said Mr. Mitchell, chairman of Partners to Leaders (P2L). “Clients are suffering at the
Myers McRae Recruits President for Beacon College
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed George J. Hagerty, Ed.D. as the president of Beacon College. Dr. Hagerty brings more than 35 years of experience in higher education, business, government and the non-profit world. Most recently, he served as president of University Advisors International from 2012 to the present, provost and university professor at
