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Private Equity Shifts Focus in Executive Hiring
In the evolving environment of private equity, the expectations placed on executive talent are undergoing a dramatic transformation. As firms adapt to shifting market dynamics, leadership teams are reassessing how executives engage, lead, and deliver value within portfolio companies. One of the most notable shifts is a renewed emphasis on in-person leadership, with cultural cohesion,
The Christopher Group Recruits Head of HR for Blistex
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Nick Mariman as the new head of HR at Blistex. Nat Schiffer and Carrie Longmire led the assignment. “It is an incredible honor to partner with Blistex — a respected, multi-generational organization with a rich legacy of innovation and
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.
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
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?
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
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Using Leadership Assessment to Win the PE Talent Wars
Talent has become an increasingly acknowledged driver of value creation in private equity firms as pressure to deliver outsized returns increases. With this, PE funds have invested in executive recruiting services and built out their own internal functions to find the best talent in an increasingly competitive landscape. Nevertheless, the evaluation process for talent hasn’t
RealMatch Adds New York Times Exec to Board
RealMatch, Ltd., a provider of online recruitment advertising solutions for digital publishers, has named Martin Nisenholtz to its board of directors. Mr. Nisenholtz led the online strategy and operations for The New York Times Company where he served as chief executive for New York Times Digital from 1995 to 2005 and SVP of The New
Report Shows Declines in Worldwide Recruiting Revenues
According to 2012 year-end data released by the BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), worldwide recruiting industry revenues fell 6.4 percent putting estimated 2012 revenues for the executive search and leadership consulting profession at $9.74 billion. Despite the number of new executive search assignments falling 7.1 percent in
Cook Associates Adds Managing Director in Chicago
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Sue Hendrickson as a managing director in Chicago and a member of the firm's consumer markets practice. Ms. Hendrickson joins Cook with more than 12 years of executive search experience at Heidrick & Struggles and a boutique executive search firm, where she led search assignments for private equity,
Dowd Associates to Lead Search for eos Products
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by eos Products to lead a search for a new controller. A consumer products company that sells personal care products intended for women, eos product range is currently lip balms, shave cream, hand lotion and body lotion. The brand is highly regarded by consumers for highly innovative products,
Monster Introduces Contract Job Site in India
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has launched Contract Jobs in India. To meet the needs of both employers and job seekers, Monster India introduced Contract Jobs for professional, contractual and temporary hiring, allowing better access to the broad pool of talent looking for contractual employment and companies looking to hire contract and project workers respectively. “As India’s
Annie’s Adds New Board Member
Annie’s, Inc./(NYSE:BNNY), a natural and organic food company, has elected Lawrence Peiros to its board. Mr. Peiros has more than 30 years of operating and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry with Clorox Company, which he joined in 1981.
Phillips DiPisa Appoints New Partner
Phillips DiPisa, an executive search firm serving the healthcare industry, has added Michael J. Corey as executive vice president and partner; he will manage the firm's new office in Chicago. Mr. Corey brings more than 20 years of senior-level recruiting experience in community healthcare systems, academic medical centers, medical group management, associations, and leadership for
Onstott Group to Lead CEO Search for Vicon Industries
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has been retained by Vicon Industries, Inc. to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Kenneth M. Darby, recently informed that company of his intention to retire. Vicon develops video management software and also designs, assembles, and markets cameras, network video servers/recorders, encoders and storage
HRsmart Partners with SEI Meetings & Incentives
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has partnered with SEI Meetings & Incentives. HRsmart and SEI Meetings & Incentives are teaming up to provide a full-service reward and recognition module as an optional enhancement for HRsmart’s clients. By leveraging this integrated platform as a component of an employee engagement strategy, managers will be
Saba CEO to Leave Post
Bobby Yazdani, chairman, CEO and director of Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has stepped down from the company’s leadership team. Shawn Farshchi, Saba’s EVP and chief operating officer, has been named interim chief executive officer. Mr. Farshchi, a 30-year veteran of building high-technology companies, will also retain his responsibilities as COO.
Karen Harvey Consulting Heads Search for J. Mendel
Executive recruiter Karen Harvey Consulting has been selected by J. Mendel to lead in its search for a new president and chief operating officer. Current president and COO, Susan Sokol, has announced that she is stepping down. J. Mendel is a fifth-generation luxury brand noted for its high quality, style, and craftsmanship. Founded in 2001,
HiringBoss Secures $5 Million in Financing
HiringBoss, the Asia-based human resources and eRecruiting software firm, has announced the completion of its series A financing with JAFCO, totaling $5 million. HiringBoss will use the investment to accelerate R&D, product development and increase regional sales and local support mechanisms. The firm is also set to launch two new products this year, HrBoss and
CareerBuilder Creates New Mobile Feature
CareerBuilder has launched new mobile apply features, safeguarding employers from missing out on top talent who may abandon applications that are not mobile-friendly. Nearly one-third of CareerBuilder.com’s traffic each month comes from mobile devices. CareerBuilder’s site data shows that when a mobile candidate is notified they are about to encounter a non-mobile friendly apply process,
Boyden Adds New Managing Director
Boyden has added Andrew Gardner as a managing director in Philadelphia. His practice will be affiliated with Boyden’s Pittsburgh office. Prior to Boyden, Mr. Gardner was co-founder and owner of a top digital and integrated marketing recruitment firm. The firm became known as the “go-to” resource for some of the biggest and best-known agencies and
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Shows Signs of Improving Economy
Indications of the beginnings of an economic recovery are reflected in the latest CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, as national managerial hiring climbed 4.9 points in February, following a 2.2 point increase in January. While the index level is below the February level of 2012, it does reflect job growth across all regions with more to come.
Gild Recieves $8 Million in Funding
Gild, whose mission is to bring meritocracy to tech hiring through innovative recruiting technologies, has announced the completion of its Series A financing totaling $8 million. The investment is the largest Series A round in the tech hiring market, and was led by Steve Anderson of Baseline Ventures, with participation from SAP Ventures, Globespan Capital
Lonergan Partners Places VP of Marketing for Wurldtech Security Technology
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Peter Lunk as vice president of marketing at Wurldtech Security Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Most recently, Mr. Lunk was the director of product marketing for Juniper Networks. “Peter Lunk is a seasoned marketing executive with deep experience with security products. His background is ideal
Heidrick & Struggles Revenue Drops 16 Percent in 2012; Europe Down 25 Percent for Year
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted revenues of $103.9 million in the fourth quarter, down 18.3 percent from $127.2 million during the same period a year ago. Year over year, net revenue declined 16.7 percent in the Americas, 29.2 percent in Europe and 8.3 percent in Asia Pacific. All industry practices contributed to the decline.
Jacobson Group and ejsSearch Merge
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has merged with ejsSearch, a London-headquartered insurance executive search firm specializing in assignments in the London, broader European and international markets. “This is a merger of networks and expertise,” said Barbara Schonhofer, chief executive of ejs. “Our companies’
CDI Posts Flat Revenues for 2012
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $271 million, an increase of one percent from revenues of $268 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, last
Addison Group Selects Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has announced that Chicago-based Addison Group has implemented EmpowerHR/Pay to automate HR, payroll and benefits. The company is also in the process of implementing EmpowerTime for time and attendance tracking companywide. “Scaling your workforce to
ManpowerGroup to Acquire Workshop Holding
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Workshop Holding AS, which, in turn, owns Workshop Bemanning og Kompetanse AS, Norway’s largest recruitment firm in the construction sector. Workshop Holding was formerly controlled by private equity company Borea Opportunity. With this acquisition, Workshop Bemanning will be incorporated into ManpowerGroup Norway’s
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop in 2012
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $184.3 million, a decrease of 17.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011. The company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, a year ago.
Braswell Nees Group Completes Search for Overture Networks
Braswell Nees Group has placed Rocco Volpe as vice president of operations and quality for Overture Networks. Rocco began his career with GE in their Transportation Systems as an executive director and more recently was with Nortel/Avaya since 2007. Overture Networks is leading the transformation to Carrier Ethernet services and infrastructure at the network edge.
Spencer Ogden Partners with Kalumbila Minerals
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has formed a strategic partnership with Kalumbila Minerals Ltd (FQML subsidiary) to manage the recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) program for its Sentinel mining project in Zambia. The RPO will deliver new mining jobs across all of Sentinel’s mining operations through 2013. To support the project Spencer Ogden plans to open a
Furst Group Adds New VP in St. Louis Office
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Jim Schmidt as a vice president in St. Louis. Mr. Schmidt has more than 25 years’ experience in executive search, principally for healthcare clients, including integrated delivery systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, physician group practices and managed care organizations. He formerly served as a managing partner with
Judge Group Creates New VIP Careers Division
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has launched its newest division, VIP Careers. The mission of Veterans in Professional Careers is to reduce the unemployment rate of U.S. military veterans, wounded warriors and military spouses by helping them find careers in the civilian workforce. Michael Ferraro will head the new division. “The idea behind
Nosal Partners Finds CFO for CBR Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Michael Johnson as chief financial officer at CBR Systems, Inc. Mr. Johnson was previously CFO at Fenwal, Inc. CBR is the world’s largest and most experienced stem cell bank. Headquartered in San Francisco and with offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego and Sao Paulo,
PeopleClues Partners with People Report
PeopleClues, a provider of workplace assessments, has formed strategic partnership with People Report, a provider of human resource metrics, benchmarks, trends and best people practices for the food-service industry. As a result of the partnership and the two companies’ thought leadership on workplace best practices, People Report clients will receive enhanced knowledge they can use
DHR Adds Managing Director In Legal & Compliance Practice
DHR International has added Linda Madrid as managing director and global leader of the firm’s legal & compliance practice. As managing director, she will lead the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. As global leader Ms. Madrid will be responsible for guiding and executing senior level search assignments. Ms. Madrid was formerly a recruiter with Korn/Ferry International.
Beyond.com Acquires JobCircle
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has acquired the strategic assets of Human Capital Solutions, LLC (d/b/a JobCircle.com), through its subsidiary Career Management Solutions, LLC. JobCircle.com is an online job portal for employers and job seekers in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. The acquisition enables Beyond.com the opportunity to expand its Career
