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The Conference Board Highlights a Strategic Slowdown in Hiring
The Conference Board’s August Human Capital report makes clear that CHROs are taking a more cautious, measured approach to workforce strategy. As Diana Scott, leader of The Conference Board US Human Capital Center, explained: “CHROs are taking a more thoughtful, steady approach as economic and policy uncertainty lingers. This slowdown in hiring isn’t about losing confidence—it’s
Lindauer Recruits Chief People Officer for Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Sarah Cox as chief people officer of Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The search was led by Lindauer senior vice president Paula Fazli, who co-leads the firm’s higher education practice alongside SVP Faith Montgomery. “With Paula Fazli’s support and guidance, we cast a wide net and considered candidates from a range of backgrounds, including
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 PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
7 Ways To Build A Stronger C-Suite Leadership Pipeline
Hiring from within can often manifest itself in stagnant, slow growth environments. What PE operating partners have figured out is that talent – especially at the top of an organization – is the critical value creation lever. In case after case, that talent is injected from the outside. “When you need fresh insights, new approaches and a clear-eyed
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
Ceridian Adds New General Counsel
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has appointed Bruce McPheeters as general counsel and secretary. He will assume responsibility for the company’s legal and regulatory affairs. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Bruce to Ceridian,” said Stuart C. Harvey Jr., Ceridian’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
HealthcareSource Adds SVP Sales
HealthcareSource, a provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, has added Gene Gainey as senior vice president of sales. In this role, Mr. Gainey is responsible for driving sales operations and accelerating sales growth for the company’s Quality Talent Suite, a suite of software solutions designed to source, hire, assess, develop and retain
DHR International Names EVP In St. Louis Office
DHR International has added Adrian McBride as an executive vice president in the firm’s St. Louis office. Mr. McBride brings 25 years of professional experience in recruitment, placement and transition services to the firm. Prior to joining DHR, he served in several roles inside and outside the recruiting and placement field, including senior account executive
ManpowerGroup Posts Six Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.8 billion for the first quarter, a decrease of six percent from revenues of $5.1 billion a year earlier. Revenue fell across the company’s geographic regions in the Americas and Europe during the January-March period. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, compared
Albertini Group Fills Board Seats for F5 Networks
Executive recruiter The Albertini Group has recruited Sandra Bergeron and Steve Smith to serve on the board of directors at F5 Networks. Ms.Bergeron currently serves on the board of directors for a number of IT cloud security and data protection providers, specifically Qualys, Inc.; Sophos, Inc.; and TraceSecurity. Mr. Smith is chief executive officer, president,
Findly Creates New App for Hiring Managers
Findly, the social recruiting market provider, has released its latest solution designed to bring greater efficiency to the hiring process. With its new Keeper Move! mobile app the hiring process is streamlined with an easy-to-use interface that enables hiring managers to participate instantly and without any training. “A fast hiring process is key to successful
Norman Broadbent Opens in Singapore
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has launched operations in Singapore under the NB Consultancy (Singapore) banner. The new office in Singapore will cover primarily the ASEAN countries with the potential for reach into greater Asia delivering a full range of services. The office will be led by Hani Nabeel, CEO Middle East and Asia, and Andy
Epsen Fuller Group Completes Assignment for SOTIO
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller Group has placed Heidi M. Hagen as the new chief operating officer and head of global operations strategy at SOTIO. Ms. Hagen most recently served as senior vice president, operations at Dendreon. “This role is very narrowly focused on cutting-edge therapies based on activated dendritic cells that trigger the immune
BountyJobs Enhances User Experience
BountyJobs, the enterprise vendor management technology, has made two innovations to help simplify the way employers communicate with headhunters engaged on their job searches. The innovations, included in a major refresh of the technology’s user interface, help recruiting departments more efficiently communicate with headhunters, even when multiple positions are out to multiple agencies at a
SANS CyberTalent Assessments Launched
The SANS Institute has announced SANS CyberTalent Assessments, a new recruiting and talent management tool that helps to validate the skills of information security professionals. As part of a recruitment process, CyberTalent Assessments helps recruiters, human resource professionals, and recruiting agencies save time, reduce administrative efforts and increase the pool of qualified candidates. SANS CyberTalent
Dallas-Based Search Firm TNS Partners Signs Multi-Year Deal with GetThere
Dallas-based executive search firm TNS Partners has inked a multi-year contract with GetThere, a leading travel and collaboration management solution. Through its agreement with GetThere, TNS Partners will capitalize on Sabre’s Virtual Meetings system to support the growth and advancement of its international recruiting efforts. Sabre Virtual Meetings is a solution providing enterprise-wide, secure access
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Education and Social Enterprise Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Michelle Bonoan to its Los Angles office as a partner within its education and social enterprise practice. Most recently, Ms. Bonoan was managing director in the education and not-for-profit practice at Diversified Search in Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was with Gary Kaplan & Associates.
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for John Hancock Observatory
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Nichole Williamson as general manager of the John Hancock Observatory in Chicago. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Ms. Williamson was previously the hotel manager at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent
Online Labor Demand Drops
Online advertised vacancies dropped 158,000 in March to 4,898,700 according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The March drop follows a small dip in February (44,400); the two combined offset the January gain. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.4 unemployed for every vacancy. In February, there were seven million more unemployed
Executive Search Industry Growing Amid Tough Global Market
Executive search industry trend data released by HSZ Media, LLC shows an industry growing domestically, declining globally and struggling with changing dynamics within it's core recruitment service offerings. The Executive Search Review rankings study released by HSZ Media reports that the Top 25 U.S. and Americas search firms grew by nine percent last year; the
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell Merge
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell have fully merged after operating as a joint venture since late 2004. Abrahams Russell is a recruitment consultancy with a focus on senior moves across law firms and in house. Fox Rodney Search, a legal executive search firm, works both in the U.K. and internationally. Stephen Rodney, co-founder at
ChampionScott Partners Recruits Sales Exec for V-Key
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Richard Trovato as vice president of worldwide sales at V-Key Inc. Mr. Trovato comes to V-Key from HP where he was the VP, worldwide field operations for Fortify Security Applications. V-Key focuses on cutting-edge mobile phone security research and development, studying the latest advanced attacks against mobile phones
