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Korn Ferry Appoints Chair of the Board and CEO Practice in the U.K.
Korn Ferry has named Dominic Schofield as chair of the board and CEO practice in the U.K. Under Mr. Schofield’s leadership, Korn Ferry will continue to strengthen its unique position, combining board advisory and executive search for boardrooms. “I am pleased to announce that Dominic Schofield will assume the role of chair of our U.K. board and CEO practice,” said Daren Kemp,
Beyond Traditional Executive Search: Human Insight, AI Power
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological breakthrough—it is transforming industries, redefining economies, and reshaping how organizations create value. To keep pace, leaders must combine business acumen with adaptability, foresight, and AI fluency, guiding their companies through both the opportunities and complexities this new era brings. “Artificial intelligence is reshaping our landscape and enabling
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.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
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?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Modern Executive Solutions Appoints Chief Experience Officer
Atlanta-headquartered search firm Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Dean Carter as its chief experience officer. “We are thrilled to announce that Dean is the new chief experience officer for Modern,” the search firm said. “At Modern we are building a business and a movement to redefine the future of leadership, a mission
AESC Presents Robert L. Pearson with Gardner W. Heidrick Award
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has selected Robert L. Pearson, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Pearson Partners International, as the 2013 recipient of its Gardner W. Heidrick Award. Prior to founding Pearson Partners, Mr. Pearson was chairman and chief executive officer of LAI Worldwide, which at the time was the third
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits CEO for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Paul Caine as the new chief executive officer of Dial Global, a major radio/audio syndication company. Over the past 23 years at Time Inc., Mr. Caine has led the development of digital formats for some of the world's most storied media brands. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives
CareerCurve Acquires Miles LeHane’s Career Transition Interest
CareerCurve LLC, a Cleveland-based career transition services throughout North America, has acquired the career transition division of Miles LeHane Companies, a provider of corporate-sponsored career transition solutions. CareerCurve’s growth strategy is to invest in thoughtful acquisitions that will expand both national and international service capabilities. The acquisition of Miles LeHane advances CareerCurve’s presence in the
CTGrowth Partners Appoints Dayton Ogden As Head
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has said that Dayton Ogden will lead a new initiative, CTGrowth Partners, a recently established division of CTPartners focusing on executive search for high growth companies, typically venture capital or private-equity backed. He will be based in Silicon Valley. Mr. Ogden was formerly one of the co-founders of Fortis Partners, where
Caldwell Partners Names CFO
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has named Chris Beck as its chief financial officer. Mr. Beck joins Caldwell from BirdDog, a transportation services company focused on providing solutions to both shippers and motor carriers, where he served as CFO. Prior to that, he served as CFO at Highland Partners, a $60M division
3P Consultants Places VP HR at Fenner
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Amal Varma as the vice president of corporate human resources at Fenner (India) Limited. Mr. Varma was previously with Larsen & Toubro as joint general manager and head of human resources of its joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Integrated Engineering Services. Fenner (India) Limited
Navigant Names Human Capital Officer
Navigant has named Eugene Raffone as executive director and human capital officer. Raffone joins Navigant from Accenture where he served in various human resources positions during his more than 20 year tenure. Most recently, he was the HR lead for the firm's healthcare industry team. There he partnered with business leaders to create innovative strategies
AIMS International Teams with HR Solutions Vietnam
AIMS International has teamed with HR Solutions Vietnam. Lê Mai becomes managing director of AIMS International-Vietnam Ltd./ HR Solutions Vietnam. Since 2004 she has worked as a recruiter and management trainer for international investors and domestic clients in Vietnam. “AIMS International-Vietnam Ltd./ HR Solutions Vietnam will immediately start the onboarding process of adapting to the
Alder Koten Adds New Associate in Houston
Alder Koten has added Tanya Palazuelos as a new executive search associate in its Houston office. She becomes a core member of the firm’s energy and finance practices. Ms.Palazuelos’ work focuses on helping clients acquire, develop and transition leadership talent through a combination of research, executive search, cultural & leadership assessment, and other talent advisory
Sanford Rose San Diego Finds CEO for Vermillion
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has placed Thomas McLain as president and chief executive officer of Vermillion, Inc. Mr. McLain recently served as both CEO and CFO of Claro Scientific, LLC, an innovative early stage diagnostic company. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said: “Mr. McLain is a dynamic
Former Russell Reynolds Associates Leader Dies
Ferdinand Nadherny, 86, a chief architect in the building up of Russell Reynolds Associates, has died. Mr. Nadherny was instrumental in the early years of the firm which he joined in 1974 to start its Chicago operations. By the time he retired from RRA in 1996 it had grown to 30 worldwide offices, a number
The Buffkin Group Strengthens Team with New Partner
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has added Nathan Brandon as a partner. He will help guide the firm’s new business development in the investment banking and financial services sectors, and a variety of recruiting searches regionally. Mr. Brandon, who has more than 15 years experience in investment management, previously served as institutional sales representative
Parker Executive Search Appoints Three New Vice Presidents
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has promoted Ryan Grant, Daniel Parker, and Porsha Williams to vice presidents at the firm. Mr. Grant becomes the vice president for the firm’s corporate practice. Mr. Parker is a new vice president for the sports practice. Ms. Williams assumes the title of vice president for the higher education practice. Parker
DHR Completes Board Serach For BMO Harris Bank
DHR International has placed Adela Cepeda as a member of the board of directors for BMO Harris Bank. Chairman David Hoffmann and executive vice president Nick Slee, both in the firm’s Chicago office, completed the search. This is their sixth successful board placement for BMO Financial Group and its US subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank. Ms.
Workday Selected by Allied Global Holdings
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has been selected by Allied Global Holdings for its suite of enterprise cloud applications, including Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Workday Financial Management, Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday Expenses. Allied Global is an international debt collection and
BraddockMatthews Launches in NY and Boston
Derek Braddock and Bill Matthews have launched BraddockMatthews LLC, an executive search firm focused exclusively on the asset management and financial services industries. BraddockMatthews, with offices initially in New York and Boston, will provide services to leading asset management, hedge fund, private equity, investment banking, brokerage, endowment & foundation and private investment clients. Both were
Morgan Samuels Acquires Lambert Consulting Partners
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has acquired Lambert Consulting Partners Inc., an Orange County, CA-based human capital strategy consulting firm. The transaction includes the addition of founder Robert J. Lambert who joins Morgan Samuels as a senior client partner. Lambert Consulting Partners, founded in 2003, focused on human capital strategy, leadership development,
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Tuesday Morning
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Tuesday Morning Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Brady Churches resigned as CEO but will remain with the company in a consultative capacity. Michael Rouleau, who has served as CEO of Michael’s Stores, is currently serving as interim CEO. Tuesday
Adicio Creates New Job Network for Marketing & Advertising Sectors
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has created the CareerCast Marketing & Advertising Network, a niche job board network targeting the marketing and advertising industries. This becomes Adicio’s 11th niche job board network. “Newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and other online publishers have uncovered significant revenue streams by adding our
WTW Associates Adds New SVP
Executive search firm WTW Associates, Inc. has added Scott Craighead as senior vice president. Most recently, Mr. Craighead was with Epsen Fuller Group in New York City where he was managing director of its TalentKinect division. Previously he ran his own firm, Selective Search Partners, after having been the president, North American operations in New
Crowe-Innes & Associates and Bishop Partners Form Alliance
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC and Bishop Partners have announced a partnership to meet the needs of the merging worlds of digital and retail. The combined specialty practice, Starbridge Search, melds the resources of both firms to recruit talent across the digital retail landscape. “Companies are often at a loss for where to find talent with
Caldwell Partners Finds New CEO for Innography
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed John F. Martin as chairman and chief executive officer of Innography. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, managing partner, venture capital practice, led the search. Mr. Martin was formerly CEO of international markets and chief product officer, IQNavigator, Inc.Innography enables organizations of all types and sizes to achieve optimal
Ultimate Software Selected by Athletico
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that Athletico, a Chicago-based leader in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, has leveraged UltiPro as the center of its human capital management initiatives. Nancy Kusner, director of HR at Athletico, stated: “We are focusing our efforts on the bigger picture and instantly delivering HCM
Jack Welch Management Institute Launches Management Training Program
The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University, a leader in executive education, has announced the launch of the Welch Way online leadership and management training program, available through Udemy’s open online course (MOOC) platform. Designed for corporate and individual users, Welch Way offers engaging and interactive self-paced courses that teach the proven leadership and
TRUST PARTNER Appoints New Consultant
TRUST PARTNER has named Magnus Hallberg as a new consultant based out of the firm’s Malmö office. Mr. Hallberg previously served as senior recruitment consultant at Executive Sweden. Prior to that, he was with Manpower Professional. Founded in 1990, Trust has extensive expertise in search, selection and the development of both leaders and organizations. Trust
Rosenzweig & Company Adds Partner in NY
Rosenzweig & Company, a global provider of executive recruitment solutions, had added Quincy Jackson as a partner in its New York office. Ms. Jackson was previously an executive at Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment where she directly managed the brand development and creation of marketing strategies for a portfolio of global brands, including: Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child,
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for McGraw-Hill Education
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Sean P. Ryan as senior vice president of sales of the school education group at McGraw-Hill Education. Mr. Ryan joins McGraw-Hill from Campus Management Corporation where he served as SVP of sales and led the PMO for their new platform development initiative. McGraw-Hill Education is a content, software
Clark Langdon Partners Appoints U.K. Partner and Head of Financial Services Practice
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has appointed Tony Marshall as U.K. partner and global head of its financial services practice. Mr. Marshall’s executive search experience spans over 25 years having been a managing director at Harrison Willis (now TMP), before founding and becoming managing director of Marshall Warburton, a specialist boutique search firm, before accepting
Schweichler Price Mullarkey & Barry Selected by AVG Technologies
Executive search firm Schweichler Price Mullarkey & Barry has been retained by AVG Technologies N.V. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search will include a full review of both internal and external candidates. AVG Technologies is a provider of Internet and mobile security, privacy and optimization to 146 million
Epicor Software Corp. Release Newest Human Capital Management Tool
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today has announced the availability of its latest human capital management solution, Epicor HCM version 5.7.1. Epicor HCM is a complete human resource information system that automates HR processes, enabling companies to track, manage and analyze employee data
Ceridian HR Solution Implemented by Peninsula YMCA
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has announced that The Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA has implemented Dayforce Payroll, Workforce Management, Entitlements and Human Resources. “Dayforce HCM’s transformative technology moved us to a single application for time & attendance and payroll,” said Davetta Rinehart, human resources director at The
