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PER Completes Management Buyout, Paving the Way for Strategic Growth
Private Equity Recruitment (PER) has announced that its senior leadership team has completed a management buyout of the company from founder Gail McManus. As part of this transition, day-to-day leadership has passed to CEO, Rupert Bell, and managing director, Charlie Hunt, who, alongside other senior colleagues, are now majority owners of the company. “PER has
SPMB Recruits CEO for AbsenceSoft
Bianca Moreno and Rosalie Lovy of SPMB Executive Search have assisted in the recruitment of Jess Keeney as the new CEO of AbsenceSoft in Golden, CO. “We’re thrilled to partner with AbsenceSoft once again following our placement of CFO Keith McLamb earlier this year,” SPMB said in a LinkedIn post. “Cheers to the entire team and Luminate Capital on this exciting new
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.
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
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?
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
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
Randstad Digital Acquires AI-Powered Torc
Randstad N.V. has announced that Randstad Digital has acquired Torc, a next-generation AI-powered talent marketplace platform with more than 25,000 digital talent enrolled worldwide, with a specific current emphasis on LATAM, the U.S., and India. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition allows Randstad Digital to further accelerate clients’ access to digital talent, including
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
AIMS International Teams with HR Solutions Vietnam
AIMS International has teamed with HR Solutions Vietnam. Lê Mai becomes managing director of AIMS International-Vietnam Ltd./ HR Solutions Vietnam. Since 2004 she has worked as a recruiter and management trainer for international investors and domestic clients in Vietnam. “AIMS International-Vietnam Ltd./ HR Solutions Vietnam will immediately start the onboarding process of adapting to the
Alder Koten Adds New Associate in Houston
Alder Koten has added Tanya Palazuelos as a new executive search associate in its Houston office. She becomes a core member of the firm’s energy and finance practices. Ms.Palazuelos’ work focuses on helping clients acquire, develop and transition leadership talent through a combination of research, executive search, cultural & leadership assessment, and other talent advisory
Sanford Rose San Diego Finds CEO for Vermillion
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has placed Thomas McLain as president and chief executive officer of Vermillion, Inc. Mr. McLain recently served as both CEO and CFO of Claro Scientific, LLC, an innovative early stage diagnostic company. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said: “Mr. McLain is a dynamic
Former Russell Reynolds Associates Leader Dies
Ferdinand Nadherny, 86, a chief architect in the building up of Russell Reynolds Associates, has died. Mr. Nadherny was instrumental in the early years of the firm which he joined in 1974 to start its Chicago operations. By the time he retired from RRA in 1996 it had grown to 30 worldwide offices, a number
The Buffkin Group Strengthens Team with New Partner
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has added Nathan Brandon as a partner. He will help guide the firm’s new business development in the investment banking and financial services sectors, and a variety of recruiting searches regionally. Mr. Brandon, who has more than 15 years experience in investment management, previously served as institutional sales representative
Parker Executive Search Appoints Three New Vice Presidents
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has promoted Ryan Grant, Daniel Parker, and Porsha Williams to vice presidents at the firm. Mr. Grant becomes the vice president for the firm’s corporate practice. Mr. Parker is a new vice president for the sports practice. Ms. Williams assumes the title of vice president for the higher education practice. Parker
DHR Completes Board Serach For BMO Harris Bank
DHR International has placed Adela Cepeda as a member of the board of directors for BMO Harris Bank. Chairman David Hoffmann and executive vice president Nick Slee, both in the firm’s Chicago office, completed the search. This is their sixth successful board placement for BMO Financial Group and its US subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank. Ms.
Workday Selected by Allied Global Holdings
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has been selected by Allied Global Holdings for its suite of enterprise cloud applications, including Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Workday Financial Management, Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday Expenses. Allied Global is an international debt collection and
BraddockMatthews Launches in NY and Boston
Derek Braddock and Bill Matthews have launched BraddockMatthews LLC, an executive search firm focused exclusively on the asset management and financial services industries. BraddockMatthews, with offices initially in New York and Boston, will provide services to leading asset management, hedge fund, private equity, investment banking, brokerage, endowment & foundation and private investment clients. Both were
Morgan Samuels Acquires Lambert Consulting Partners
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has acquired Lambert Consulting Partners Inc., an Orange County, CA-based human capital strategy consulting firm. The transaction includes the addition of founder Robert J. Lambert who joins Morgan Samuels as a senior client partner. Lambert Consulting Partners, founded in 2003, focused on human capital strategy, leadership development,
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Tuesday Morning
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Tuesday Morning Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Brady Churches resigned as CEO but will remain with the company in a consultative capacity. Michael Rouleau, who has served as CEO of Michael’s Stores, is currently serving as interim CEO. Tuesday
Adicio Creates New Job Network for Marketing & Advertising Sectors
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has created the CareerCast Marketing & Advertising Network, a niche job board network targeting the marketing and advertising industries. This becomes Adicio’s 11th niche job board network. “Newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and other online publishers have uncovered significant revenue streams by adding our
WTW Associates Adds New SVP
Executive search firm WTW Associates, Inc. has added Scott Craighead as senior vice president. Most recently, Mr. Craighead was with Epsen Fuller Group in New York City where he was managing director of its TalentKinect division. Previously he ran his own firm, Selective Search Partners, after having been the president, North American operations in New
Crowe-Innes & Associates and Bishop Partners Form Alliance
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC and Bishop Partners have announced a partnership to meet the needs of the merging worlds of digital and retail. The combined specialty practice, Starbridge Search, melds the resources of both firms to recruit talent across the digital retail landscape. “Companies are often at a loss for where to find talent with
Caldwell Partners Finds New CEO for Innography
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed John F. Martin as chairman and chief executive officer of Innography. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, managing partner, venture capital practice, led the search. Mr. Martin was formerly CEO of international markets and chief product officer, IQNavigator, Inc.Innography enables organizations of all types and sizes to achieve optimal
Ultimate Software Selected by Athletico
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Athletico, a Chicago-based leader in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, has leveraged UltiPro as the center of its human capital management initiatives. Nancy Kusner, director of HR at Athletico, stated: “We are focusing our efforts on the bigger picture and instantly delivering HCM
Jack Welch Management Institute Launches Management Training Program
The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University, a leader in executive education, has announced the launch of the Welch Way online leadership and management training program, available through Udemy’s open online course (MOOC) platform. Designed for corporate and individual users, Welch Way offers engaging and interactive self-paced courses that teach the proven leadership and
TRUST PARTNER Appoints New Consultant
TRUST PARTNER has named Magnus Hallberg as a new consultant based out of the firm’s Malmö office. Mr. Hallberg previously served as senior recruitment consultant at Executive Sweden. Prior to that, he was with Manpower Professional. Founded in 1990, Trust has extensive expertise in search, selection and the development of both leaders and organizations. Trust
Rosenzweig & Company Adds Partner in NY
Rosenzweig & Company, a global provider of executive recruitment solutions, had added Quincy Jackson as a partner in its New York office. Ms. Jackson was previously an executive at Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment where she directly managed the brand development and creation of marketing strategies for a portfolio of global brands, including: Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child,
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for McGraw-Hill Education
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Sean P. Ryan as senior vice president of sales of the school education group at McGraw-Hill Education. Mr. Ryan joins McGraw-Hill from Campus Management Corporation where he served as SVP of sales and led the PMO for their new platform development initiative. McGraw-Hill Education is a content, software
Clark Langdon Partners Appoints U.K. Partner and Head of Financial Services Practice
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has appointed Tony Marshall as U.K. partner and global head of its financial services practice. Mr. Marshall’s executive search experience spans over 25 years having been a managing director at Harrison Willis (now TMP), before founding and becoming managing director of Marshall Warburton, a specialist boutique search firm, before accepting
