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Herbert Mines Places Chief Store Operations Officer for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has partnered with Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. in the placement of Frank Kerr as executive vice president, chief store operations officer. “Frank’s proven leadership experience in grocery retail and the exceptional results he has achieved throughout his career, in both licensee and traditional grocery models, make him
Tower Consultants Search Group Fills Position for XL Construction
Hobe Sound, FL-headquartered executive recruiting firm Tower Consultants Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Heather Towers as senior manager, people operations with XL Construction in Milpitas, CA. The search was led by Jason Rose. XL Construction is undergoing a post-merger transformation and elevated the senior manager, people operations role to strengthen its HR infrastructure and support its
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
What Skills Do CEOs Need Today to Succeed
While the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, that doesn’t mean we aren’t experiencing challenging times. From economics to politics, and from cyber threats to artificial intelligence (AI), the world can be difficult to navigate—and so can the role of a CEO. A 2024 survey from The Conference Board showed that inflation and a possible
EMA Partners Elects Co-Chairman
EMA Partners International has created a new leadership structure that gives the organization co-chairmen. James Douglas, managing partner of EMA Partners London (U.K.), and the incumbent chairman of EMA Partners International, was re-elected to remain in his leadership role. Chris Pantelidis of EMA Partners Toronto and current global vice president of marketing, has been newly
Atrium Staffing Opens Pittsburgh Office
Atrium Staffing has opened its newest office in Pittsburgh bringing its diverse offerings to support both large and small companies at the local level. Atrium will provide temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire placements for administrative support, finance & accounting, scientific, and legal positions in the greater Pittsburgh area. Future plans call for expansion into information
Work&Partners Completes Search for BE Informed
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Thomas A. Miller as vice president, international financial services sales for Be Informed. Alan J. Work led the search. Mr. Miller was previously the managing partner and founder of Smart Money Matters. Be Informed is an internationally operating, independent software vendor that transforms administrative processes with its business process
SJL Holdings Acquires Shannon Group to Form Legal Career Recruiting Firm
SJL Holdings LLC, the New York City-based owner of legal search firm SJL Attorney Search, has acquired The Shannon Group, a Washington, D.C.-based career transition, coaching and talent development firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Shannon Group has been rebranded SJL Shannon, and will remain a separate division of SJL Holdings.
Morgan Samuels Forms Alliance with CapitaPartners
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has formed a strategic alliance with CapitaPartners. As part of the alliance, Michael Bekins will be joining Morgan Samuels as a senior advisor and will focus on retained executive search, executive coaching and also be heavily involved in the firm’s cross-border searches for clients in Asia-Pacific. Mr.
Impera Executive Recruiters Opens in NYC and Pittsburgh
Impera Executive Recruiters has opened its executive search doors in New York City and Pittsburgh. Impera was founded by former fashion industry executive Vickie Rotante. Ms. Rotante has held senior leadership roles in corporations both in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. She leads the apparel & retail executive search practice, hiring for positions from
Futran Solutions Introduces Recruiting Tool For IT Professionals
Futran Solutions, a provider of solutions and services in the field of IT, has launched its new service called RUSH for supplying the unique skills for the IT staffing needs of enterprises. Futran has built a highly scalable full service recruitment engine and multilevel training facilities to deliver the clients seeking RUSH skills to meeting
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Washington, D.C. and Chicago Offices
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates announced the addition to the Washington, D.C., office of Jett Pihakis as executive director in the nonprofit sector and higher education practice and Jennifer Rockwood as associate in the industrial and natural resources sector based in Chicago. Mr. Pihakis will focus his search efforts on high-impact
IIC Partners’ French-Based Progress Adds New Partner
IIC Partners has announced that its Paris-based member Progress has named Séverine Leca as its new industrial practice leader and partner. She will also focus on professional services. Ms. Leca spent 10 years with AT Kearney, as a manager then principal, assisting her clients on strategy and transformation issues in industrial goods and the financial
O’Hara Associates to Lead CEO Search for Bacterin
Executive search firm O’Hara Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. O’Hara Associates is headed by Dan O’Hara who brings more than 20 years of experience in executing retained search projects at the CEO level for various client organizations within the
Jobscience Reveal Plans for Expansion in Europe
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has revealed plans to expand its business in Europe and has appointed Matt Hill as director of EMEA accounts to head up business development in the region. Currently staffing firms CPL Resources PLC and Hydrogen Group use the Jobscience Recruiting solution to identify, engage and place top candidates across Europe.
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
