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Pacific International Partners with LSG Sky Chefs Americas
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has inked an exclusive 12-month retained search partner agreement with LSG Sky Chefs Americas (Sky Chefs), the market leader in airline catering and hospitality services across North and Latin America. Under the agreement, Pacific International will leverage its expertise to identify and attract senior talent that aligns with Sky Chefs’ culture
The Barton Partnership Appoints Vice President, North America
The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has named Melissa Chester as vice president, North America. The firm said she will partner with leaders across the firm to accelerate growth in independent consulting while complementing The Barton Partnership’s established executive search capabilities in strategy & transformation. “Melissa’s extensive experience supporting private equity firms and their
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 Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Understanding Organizational Culture
Culture is a complex construct and, as you’d expect, measuring it is equally as complex. The best approach to understanding a company’s culture is by taking a holistic measurement approach, according to Jeffrey Hanrahan, Ph.D, director of organizational optimization, TI Verbatim Consulting, a culture assessment and DEI-oriented consulting firm. “This includes a combination of survey
Korn Ferry Finds CEO for Diebold
Korn/Ferry International has placed Andy W. Mattes as the new president and chief executive officer at Diebold, Incorporated. Mr. Mattes most recently was senior vice president, global strategic partnerships at Violin Memory, a manufacturer of flash memory computer storage systems. Diebold is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services.
Oracle and Netsuite to Deliver New HR Services
Oracle and NetSuite have announced an alliance focused on plans to deliver integrated HCM and ERP cloud services for mid-sized customers. Deloitte will work with Oracle and NetSuite to develop a practice with highly skilled practitioners specializing in tools and implementation services to help customers adopt the soon-to-be integrated SaaS technologies faster and more seamlessly.
ON24 Creates Virtual Talent Development Suite
ON24, Inc., a global leader in webcasting and virtual environment solutions, has announced the virtual talent development suite, a solution for businesses which provides an enhanced user experience for every stage of the employee development lifecycle, from talent acquisition and new-hire onboarding to employee learning and leadership development. This new offering from ON24 delivers an
Sucherman Consulting Group Taps New Executive Search Leader
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Jamie Waldron as executive vice president of its SCG Executive Search unit. He will run the executive search practice for the firm and will have additional responsibility for SCG’s West Coast operations. Mr. Waldron is a
B.E. Smith Adds SVP Management Consulting
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Kathleen Meredith as senior vice president, management consulting. Ms. Meredith will lead a team that is equipped to consult as peers who understand the challenges provider organizations face in today's healthcare environment and the best practices for addressing them. She was previously president of Tohder Consulting which specialized
Koltin Consulting Fills Position for the Caryle Group
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Mark Keller as vice president of tax at The Carlyle Group. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Sara King completed the search. Mr. Keller was previously the vice president of tax at Arbitron. The Carlyle Group is
Paychex Acquires myStaffingPro
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired HR Services, Inc. and myStaffingPro, its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applicant tracking suite. HR Services, Inc., founded in 1993, is based in Lima, Ohio, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Paychex. Financial terms of the
True Continues Expansion
Executive recruiting firm True has expanded with the additions of Todd Zangrillo, Eoin O'Neill and Fletcher Schottland as partners. Established in 2012, True has grown from its four founders to more than 20 search professionals across Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Silicon Valley. Mr. Zangrillo joined True from eBay's enterprise commerce technology organization, where he
Versique Search & Consulting Launches Finance and Accounting Division
Versique Search & Consulting, formerly known as McKinley Group, has launched a finance and accounting division, led by recruiter Joe Reardon. Mr. Reardon brings over 10 years of executive recruiting experience to the Versique team, as well as 20 years of finance and accounting leadership experience, including roles such as controller and CFO. He previously
Social Media Not Best Outlet for Job Seekers
While social media may be a popular vehicle for candidates to do a job search, a new CareerBuilder study shows it can also end up costing you the job. More than two in five (43 percent) hiring managers who currently research candidates via social media said they have found information that has caused them not
Kronos Selected by Best Buy Mexico
Best Buy Mexico, a subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc, has selected workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated to more effectively manage its workforce. Gabriel Alvarado, general director, Kronos Latin America, said: “The Best Buy brand exemplifies solid values of customer service and employee satisfaction and it is rewarding to see Best Buy Mexico embracing
Bó Lè Associates Completes Sale to Recruit Holdings
Chinese search firm Bó Lè Associates has completed the sale of its remaining shares to Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bó Lè Associates was established in 1996 and currently operates out of 17 offices in Greater China and seven offices in Southeast Asia; it has 550 employees and
Norman Broadbent Opens New Office in France
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has opened its newest office location in France. Catherine Ceva has been appointed to serve as the managing partner of the new office. Ms. Ceva was previously an associate partner in the Paris office at TRANSEARCH. Her background includes working on assignments in fashion, retail and consumer goods. Ms. Ceva’s previous
Turnkey Search Recruits CEO for ASICS LA Marathon
Sports and entertainment-focused executive recruiter Turnkey Search has placed Tracey Russell as chief executive officer of the ASICS LA Marathon. Ms. Russell is the executive director of the Atlanta Track Club (ATC) and has nearly two decades of race management experience. LA MARATHON LLC is a leading U.S. running organization dedicated to transforming lives through
Halogen Software Selected by API Technologies
Halogen Software has been selected by API Technologies Corp. to unify employee performance management across its competitive workforce. API Technologies chose Halogen to help make processes, competencies, performance ratings, goal management and development plans standardized and consistent across the company. “With a number of acquisitions over the years, API Technologies didn't have a consistent performance
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of London Office
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Will Moynahan as managing partner to lead its London office. In his search and leadership advisory capacity, Mr. Moynahan is a member of both the firm's global CEO & board of directors practice and its private equity sector. “We are privileged to work in a city
LifeWork Search Strengthens Recruiting Team
LifeWork Search has added Laura Patterson, formerly of American Express and Bank of America Merchant Services, to its executive search team. Ms. Patterson will lead the firm’s new compliance / fraud / risk desk. Her merchant services career started in 2002 with American Express, focusing on the acquirer side of the business. Her most recent
3P Consultants Completes Assignment for SARA (Hong Kong)
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sanjay Malpani as vice president of corporate finance and strategic planning at SARA (Hong Kong) Ltd. Mr. Malpani previously served as chief executive officer at Acme Global Ltd. SARA (Hong Kong) Ltd. is the chemical, plastic trade & distribution wing of the Mohanani family group, which
NonStop Recruitment Opens New Office in Prague
NonStop Recruitment has expanded its reach in mainland Europe with the opening of a new office in Prague. The office is the third NonStop office in Europe, the others being the European Resource Center in Pardubice and the Zug office in Switzerland which serves the Swiss, German and Austrian markets. NonStop Recruitment will also be
Korn Ferry Adds to Atlanta Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Amy Young as principal in the firm's consumer search practice. She will be based in Korn/Ferry’s Atlanta office. Ms. Young joins Korn/Ferry International from Leader Enterprises, a Roswell-based marketing and technology consulting firm focused on consumer, entertainment and sports clients, where she was the director of talent acquisition and organizational development.
Work&Partners Places Sales/Marketing Exec at Electronic Ink
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Douglas Humphreys as executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Electronic Ink. Mr. Humphreys was formerly chief operating officer of RoadhouseOne. Electronic Ink is an international business system design consultancy dedicated to improving the way people interact with technology, environments and one another. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners
Ultimate Software Selected by Amica Mutual Insurance
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Amica Mutual Insurance Co., a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and liability insurance, has selected the UltiPro solution to streamline its processes for human capital management. Amica, founded in 1907, employs approximately 3,200 people in 40 offices across the U.S.
Chadick Ellig Celebrates 35 Years in Business
New York City-based Chadick Ellig is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Chadick Ellig, named “One of the World's Most Influential Headhunters” by BusinessWeek, is a retained search firm specializing in recruiting talent for roles ranging from CEO, president and board director, to management and functional positions across numerous sectors in Fortune 500, mid-cap and private equity-backed
Fortune Hill Taps Leader for HR Practice
U.K.-based search firm Fortune Hill has named Catherine Osaigbovo as managing consultant leading the firm’s HR practice. Ms. Osaigbovo has over seven years HR recruitment experience and joins the firm from Leathwaite International. Prior to that, she was with Digby Morgan. “I was attracted to Fortune Hill because they have a model which challenges the
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for Virginia Port Authority
Boyden has been selected by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Rodney W. Oliver has been serving as VPA’s Interim executive director following the resignation of Jerry A. Bridges last October. Tim McNamara, managing director who resides in Boyden’s Baltimore and Washington, DC offices, and
Sanford Rose San Diego Names Principal
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has appointed Denali Allen as a principal. Ms. Allen is a seasoned search consultant within life sciences executive search, having worked with clients ranging from start-ups to global, multinational conglomerates throughout her career. She originally joined Sanford Rose Associates in 2003 and has worked for both the San Diego and
TheLadders.com Unveils News Recruiting App
Online job matching service TheLadders.com has unveiled its iOS mobile app. Developed with a feature-lean approach, TheLadders’ app, “Job Search by TheLadders,” now available for free on the app store, provides a new way to identify job matches on-the-go, discover new job opportunities, and retrieve information on the competition. “The job-search evolution from the web
Stanton Chase Forms Alliance with Greater China
Executive search firm Stanton Chase Singapore and importer Greater China have reached an agreement to cover regional financial services and insurance (FSI) recruiting work from Hong Kong. “Our aim is to offer seamless executive search services to premier financial institutions across Singapore and Greater China which, most importantly, benefit our clients with the right expertise
Phillips Oppenheim Places CEO at Susan G. Komen Greater NYC
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Linda McNeil Tantawi as the new chief executive officer for the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ms. Tantawi comes to Komen Greater NYC from the CJ Foundation for SIDS where she served as executive director since 2009. The Greater New York
Recruiting Improvement Specialist Akken Partners with Kurlan & Associates
Akken, a staffing and recruiting efficiency improvement specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with Kurlan & Associates, a provider of sales development services. Kurlan & Associates works both domestically and internationally and has a well-established track record for helping both small start-up and Fortune 500 companies improve their sales performance. Kurlan & Associates president, Dave
Ascentis Releases HCM Solution Using NetSuite Platform
Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in human capital management solutions, has released the Ascentis HCM SuiteApp, built using NetSuite’s SuiteCloud computing platform. The Ascentis HCM SuiteApp automates HR and payroll processes while reducing costs and providing insight into organizational trends. The new SuiteApp ensures synchronization of critical data elements such as employee demographic information and
