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CHRO Perspectives: Looking Ahead to 2026
There is a real bullishness from senior HR leaders about the impact and value they can add to organizations going forward, according to a recently released report from Leathwaite. This is starkly juxtaposed with the prevailing sentiment in 2023 and 2024 when HR leaders felt over-stretched and burnt out. Senior HR leaders now feel personally
TurnkeyZRG Recruits CEO for the Heisman Trophy Trust
TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Price as the inaugural CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust. Len Perna and Rick Alessandri led the assignment. A seasoned sports industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Price will steward the legacy of the Heisman Trophy while spearheading a new chapter of commercial growth and philanthropic impact.
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Executive Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) can have a significant impact on executive search by streamlining the process and improving decision-making. AI tools can help identify candidates with the right skills and experience, and can also predict how successful they might be in new roles. The ExeQfind Group often get questions from both clients and candidates regarding the impacts of artificial
Spencer Stuart Assists AmCham Shanghai in its Search for a New President
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has assisted The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) in hiring Kenneth Jarrett to serve as the Chamber's new president. Mr. Jarrett joins the Chamber from APCO Worldwide, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs consultancy, where he served as chairman for Greater China for the past five years. The
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Mixed Results
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $103 million in the first quarter, down 3.3 percent from $106.5 million a year ago. The revenue decline was primarily driven by an $8.1 million decline in Europe, partially offset by $5.6 million of revenue from Senn Delaney, which the company
Caldwell Partners Adds New Partner to Calgary Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Sean McLean as partner in its Calgary office. This addition strengthens the firm’s all important capabilities in the oil and gas sectors. Mr. McLean joins Caldwell Partners from Conroy Ross Partners Ltd, where he led the executive search practice in Calgary, Edmonton and Regina. "We
Ferneborg Group Finds CEO for CHP 11-99 Foundation
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Stephen W. Harrington as the new executive director and chief executive officer for The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation. Mr. Harrington most recently served St. Margaret Episcopal School as executive director of advancement. Visionary civic leader Bob Weinberg founded The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation in 1982
DirectEmployers Partners with Jobipedia.org
DirectEmployers Association has partnered with jobipedia.org, a website that provides an online job portal in addition to personal, free and timely answers about job searches and the workplace directly from active company recruiters. Members of HR Policy Association, representing over 340 chief human resource officers of America’s largest companies, created Jobipedia.org. HR Policy Association members
Nosal Partners Founder Convicted of Stealing Trade Secrets
Executive recruiter David Nosal, 55, founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, has been convicted of all charges in a six-count indictment by a federal jury that found that Mr. Nosal conspired to gain unauthorized access to the computer system of his former employer, Korn/Ferry International, and to illegally obtaining its trade
CTPartners Posts 10 Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter revenues of $29.2 million, a 10 percent drop from $32.4 million in the prior year’s first quarter. North American revenue decreased 13.4 percent to $17.4 million; EMEA was essentially flat at $6.7 million; Asia Pacific revenue dipped by a third, to $1.7 million compared to $2.6 million in
Careerminds Announces New Leadership Structure
Careerminds, a virtual outplacement firm, has announced a new leadership structure to oversee the company’s growth. Sabrina Basht, who has been with the company since 2011, has been appointed CEO. The current CEO and founder, Raymond Lee, will serve as chief product officer and expand his focus on ensuring that Careerminds continues to provide a
PeopleAnswers Selected by HoneyBaked
PeopleAnswers has inked a software licensing agreement with The Original HoneyBaked Ham Company of Georgia to use the PeopleAnswers HR-focused business solution in transforming the retailer’s recruiting process while increasing employee retention and performance in its 111 company-owned stores. By using PeopleAnswers, HoneyBaked is evolving its talent recruitment process from a paper-based model into a
Employer Flexible Acquires Channel Dynamix
Employer Flexible, a Houston-based HR, recruitment and IT solutions provider, has acquired integrated technology solutions company Channel Dynamix (CDX). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Employer Flexible's portfolio of service offerings by adding in-depth, proven tools that maximize business data: business analysis tools, interactive websites, and managed IT services. Known
Simply Hired Fills Top Marketing Post
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Kristy Stromberg as senior vice president of marketing. Ms. Stromberg is a 20-year technology marketing veteran with deep experience in global brand development, product strategy and customer acquisition for consumer and business audiences. She joins Simply Hired from Intuit, where she drove
Lochlin Partners Appoints New Managing Partner
Boutique executive search firm Lochlin Partners added Patrick Friel as a managing partner. He brings 20 years of broad market leadership and experience in the areas of technology and services, government, and not-for-profit. Previously, he was managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles’ Washington office, where he was a key member of the firm’s North American
DHR Grows European Industrial Practice
DHR International has expanded its European industrial practice with the appointment of Thorsten Otremba as executive vice president. Based in the firm’s Frankfurt office, he will focus on expanding DHR’s presence in the automotive industry in Europe. Originally with BMW, Mr. Otremba has spent the last nine years working for Germany-based executive search firm, Kienbaum,
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $165.7 million, down 17.4 percent from $200.6 million the same period the prior year. The company recorded a net loss of $8.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, for the
Leadership Capital Group Recruits CIO for HomeServe USA
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed David Berry as chief information officer of HomeServe USA. Partner Marc Lewis led the search. Mr. Berry was the CIO of global fragrance, cosmetics and beauty products company Coty for 12 years before embarking on several interim CIO campaigns, starting in 2010.
The Qualifind Group Adds New Executive Search Consultant
The QualiFind Group has added Toby Greene to its ExeQfind retained search practice as senior executive search consultant. Mr. Greene will be leveraging his prior executive leadership experience in Mexico and Latin America to serve ExeQfind client’s needs for senior level recruitment in Mexico. QualiFind Group’s founder, Warren Carter, said: “Toby brings a truly multicultural
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Summit Software
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has acquired Summit Software, a division of Tri-Tel Communications, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Summit Software provides enterprise software applications and cloud-based hosting solutions for the PEO and staffing industries. “Summit Software is an exciting acquisition for CRS and
Talent Partners Forms Alliance with Mediaocean
Talent Partners, a provider of talent and production support services for U.S. advertising agencies and advertisers, has partnered with Mediaocean, an independent advertising technology company processing more than $130 billion across holding companies and agencies globally, to provide the new fully integrated ad management system, Mediaocean Optica, to its North American client base. Mediaocean Optica
JDG Associates Finds New CEO for ANFP
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Joyce Gilbert, PhD, as president and chief executive officer of The Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Dr. Gilbert has served for the past five years as executive director of the Marilyn Magaram Center. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment
AESC Adds Eight New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Agilium Worldwide Italy, Alder Koten, Alemany & Partners, Central Executive Placement, EXEC, Hobson Leavy, Rasd and Ward Howell Asia as its newest member firms. Founded in 2011, Agilium Worldwide Italy is a generalist search firm focused on the Italian market, with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector,
Odgers Berndtson Strengthens Sports Industry Search Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Andy Dolich to further develop its North American sports industry executive search practice. Mr. Dolich has more than four decades of experience in the professional sports industry, having held senior executive positions in the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major
Nosal Partners Places CFO at Helm Financial
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Larry Bush as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Helm Financial Corporation. Mr. Bush was previously SVP and CFO at OmniTRAX, Inc. in Denver, Colorado. The search was conducted by partner Baillie Parker. Helm Financial is a privately held railcar and locomotive leasing company headquartered in
CDI Corp. Posts Four Percent Revenue Dip
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $269 million, a decrease of four percent from revenues of $280.6 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $2.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last
Monster Revenues Fall Nine Percent; Sale of Company Rumored
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $212 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, a drop of nine percent compared with $233.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $5 million, or four cents per share, compared to $3.7 million, or three cents
Vision Executive Search Appoints Group Practice Leader
Vision Executive Search has added Dave Moran as a group practice leader. Mr. Moran has 20 years of experience in human capital and executive management roles with operational responsibilities at a functional and strategic level. Throughout his career, he has assisted in the establishment and growth of offices for search and human resource consulting organizations
Hulce Associates Fills Finance Post for Hill-Rom
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Faith Adee as the new vice president of international finance for Hill-Rom. Most recently VP of finance with Teleflex, Ms. Adee’s earlier career includes international finance roles with Stiefel Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. “Faith is ideally qualified to add significant value to Hill-Rom as it continues its
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Remains Strong in April
Managerial hiring remained strong in April despite weakness in other job levels, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 1.5-point drop-off from March, to 114.9, had negligible impact on an overall score that is much improved from the 101.3 point-level of this time a year ago. Memphis showed a
RSR Partners Adds Consultant in Consumer and Services Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Sarah S. Juarez as a consultant; Ms. Juarez will offer her restaurant, beauty, retail, and hospitality expertise to the firm's consumer goods and services practice. She joins RSR Partners from Russell Reynolds Associates, where she provided executive search and assessment services for the firm's
Cook Associates Finds CFO for Cytel
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has recruited Bryan Gleason as chief financial officer of Cytel, Inc. The search was led by Cary Morrill, vice president and member of the firm’s healthcare & life sciences and technology practices. Most recently, Mr. Gleason served as CFO of Connectedu. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel provides clinical trial design services
Technomedia Exec Joins HR.com’s Talent Management Committee
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Integrated Talent Management Community has added Marcel Messier, president and COO of Technomedia, to its board. As a member of the community’s advisory board, Mr. Messier will play a key role in shaping the curriculum of the certification program. Leveraging his experience in guiding the development of Technomedia’s talent
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted first quarter revenues of revenues of $97.9 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $78.3 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter were $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, versus GAAP net income of $1.0 million, or
