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JDG Completes VP Searches for The MIL Corporation
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Yolanda Reid and Mike Marshall as vice presidents of cybersecurity at The MIL Corporation. With over 25 years of experience at the forefront of national security and emerging technology, Ms. Reid has led some of the most advanced cyber and intelligence programs supporting the U.S. government
Pacific International Partners with LSG Sky Chefs Americas
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has inked an exclusive 12-month retained search partner agreement with LSG Sky Chefs Americas (Sky Chefs), the market leader in airline catering and hospitality services across North and Latin America. Under the agreement, Pacific International will leverage its expertise to identify and attract senior talent that aligns with Sky Chefs’ culture
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Recruiting Women in Asset Management
As an executive search practice led by women, Jamesbeck has been on the front lines of recruiting qualified, diverse leaders in the investment management industry for the past 22 years. When economic historian and labor economist Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences last year for her work on the gender
The Cypress Group Fills Position for Spring Mountain Vineyard
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Patrick Sullivan as technical director of vineyards and winemaking at Spring Mountain Vineyard. Mr. Sullivan comes to Spring Mountain from Rudd Winery where he was winemaker since 2007. At 845 acres, Spring Mountain Vineyard spans from 400 to 1,600 feet in elevation, has 8 soil series within
Reaching Talent Expands Recruitment Marketing Services
ReachingTalent, a recruitment research and marketing company, has unveiled a new line of services for organizations seeking to augment existing recruiting efforts with targeted candidate research and promotions saving valuable time and reducing overall recruiting expense. These services complement the core offering of ReachingTalent's sister company, Novotus, which provides end-to-end recruitment process outsourcing services. “What
SaaShr Partners with Xponent Employer Solutions
SaaShr, a Kronos Company, has announced that Xponent Employer Solutions, Inc. (Xponent), an Arizona-based human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider, has chosen SaaShr to s expand the services it offers to customers. By licensing SaaShr’s payroll, human resources, and time and attendance applications, Xponent now has the ability to provide Arizona employers with a one-stop shop
Battalia Winston Adds Partner to Healthcare Practice Group
Battalia Winston has added Debra Pollick as a partner within the firm's healthcare practice group. She will be based out of Denver and New York. Prior to joining Battalia Winston, Ms. Pollick was an executive vice president at DHR International. Earlier in her career, she was the founder of a retained healthcare search firm, Pollick
IRC Member Firm Expands
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) USA – Atlanta has expanded to become Roxboro Executive Search. Tula International, a specialized practice group with Roxboro, continues to work in the renewable energy, cleantech and advanced manufacturing sectors. “We’ve always been known for our customized executive search service,” said Bernard Vanderlande, Roxboro’s managing partner, and IRC joint
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Polysciences
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has placed Tatyana Abel as product development manager at Polysciences, Inc. Ms. Abel was previously senior formulation chemist at Botaneco. Polysciences is a manufacturer of fine and specialty chemical materials for industrial, consumer, academic research and biotechnology applications. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical
Cornerstone OnDemand Unveils Latest Enhancements
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced its latest enhancements to the Cornerstone Recruiting Cloud, including new capabilities for interview management, embedded video interviewing, mobile recruiting, cost tracking and background checks. Developed with recruiters, candidates and employees in mind, the Recruiting Cloud is natively social and fully integrated
DHR Names Financial Services Practice Leader
DHR International has added Carol Hartman as its financial services practice leader for North America; she will also lead the firm's CFO practice on the West Coast. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Hartman was a partner with Caldwell Partners and brings nearly 20 years of executive search experience to the firm. She specializes in the
Accelent Finds New CTO for Borderfree
Accelent, Inc. has placed Brian Dhatt as chief technology officer of Borderfree. Mr. Dhatt previously served as vice president of engineering and product at Jetsetter. The search was completed by John Boehmer, managing director, and Diane McIntyre, partner. “We chose Accelent on the back of an excellent set of references and, as such, our expectations
Talent Technology Corp. Changes Name to Talemetry
Talent Technology Corporation will now operate as Talemetry Inc., aligning its corporate identity more closely with its flagship talent generation product suite. As part of its brand identity, the company has also launched a new corporate website, http://www.talemetry.com and social media presence, anchored by its new blog, Talemetry Today and @talemetry on Twitter. The company
Monster and Adicio Enhance Partnership
Monster and Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, have expanded their expansion to facilitate access to the CareerCast Diversity Network. Through the alliance, Monster will send a feed of targeted postings to Adicio for distribution in the CareerCast Diversity Network. “Enhancing our relationship with Monster allows us both
RSR Partners Adds Controller
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Roger S. Pierce Jr. as its new controller. Mr. Pierce joins RSR Partners from Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, in San Francisco, where he served as a finance director responsible for financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and treasury and project accounting. Prior, he spent 27
IIC Partners Names Global Leader of Life Sciences
IIC Partners has appointed Mark Keech as the new global leader of its life sciences practice Group. Mr. Keech, who is a partner at IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de JAGER Executive Search, specializes in senior appointments within the life sciences sector throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining de JAGER, he was
Witt/Kieffer Finds COO For AFcell Medical
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has placed David Buche as chief operating officer for AFcell Medical, an innovator and designer of surgical birth tissue forms as marketed under its AmnioClear brand. John McLean, managing partner and global leader of Witt/Kieffer's life sciences practice, led the search. Mr. Buche previously held executive leadership positions at Integra Life
ADP Expands into Chile, Argentina and Peru with Acquisition
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Payroll S.A., a provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll and employee benefits services across Chile, Argentina and Peru. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Payroll S.A. maintains offices in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in Argentina and Lima, Peru. Payroll's solutions and technologies include core payroll,
Heidrick & Struggles Sale Rumors Confirmed
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has confirmed that it is exploring "strategic alternatives" about the possible sale of the company. The Financial Post, a Canadian publication, has reported that the private equity arm of The Blackstone Group is in discussions with publicly-traded Heidrick, the fourth largest global executive recruiter, to acquire the company
AltoPartners Adds Firms in Austria and Colombia to Its Alliance
AltoPartners has added Human Resources Solutions in Austria and Executive Connection in Colombia as its newest member firms. Human Resources Solutions has a particular focus on international development for global brands and on Austrian utilities and public institutions. Executive Connection concentrates on top management positions within the consumer goods, industrial, energy, technology and healthcare industries.
Sanford Rose San Diego Expands with Acquisition in San Francisco
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has announced the acquisition of the life science firm’s San Francisco practice, Sanford Rose Associates – San Francisco, originally established in 1999. The company’s new name will be Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group and will specialize in placing life sciences executives into personalized medicine, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic
Myers Mcrae Fills Position for Piedmont College
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed Amy Amason as vice president for advancement at Piedmont College. Ms. Amason comes to Piedmont from Georgia College and State University, where she has served as VP for external relations and University Advancement since 2004. Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution and also
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Chicago and New York Offices
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added two new partners: Patricia Coleman joins the firm's life sciences practice in Chicago and Jeff Cohn joins the leadership consulting practice in New York. Ms. Coleman brings more than 25 years of executive search and professional services experience with an emphasis on the life sciences industry
Cook Associates Places CFO at Ferrara Candy Company
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Stephen Bowater as chief financial officer of Ferrara Candy Company. The search was led by Cook CEO Mary Kier. Most recently, Mr. Bowater served as CFO at Decision Insight Information Group, a TPG Capital portfolio company. Ferrara Candy Company was formed in June 2012 via the merger of
America’s Job Exchange Partners with HRsoft
HRsoft and America’s Job Exchange (AJE) have formed a partnership to automate the ability to have job postings listed on hundreds of career sites across the country. HRsoft’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) clients can now use the America’s Job Exchange solution to automatically distribute open positions to hundreds of career sites and sources. The service
G&A Partners Expands into Colombia
G&A Partners, a Texas-based HR outsourcer and Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has expanded its operations into Colombia to service U.S. clients operating in that country. G&A has established a new entity, G&A Partners Colombia SAS, with offices in Bogota to provide payroll and human resource services to U.S. companies that, as a result of the
Koltin Consulting Group Adds to Chicago Office
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has added Ryan Prepelica as a director in Chicago. In his new role, Mr. Prepelica will develop client focused recruiting strategies and lead search execution across a wide range of industries, including professional services and private equity. He previously
Lonergan Partners Fills Position for NXP Semiconductors
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Jacob Alamat as general manager of the microcontroller segment product line at NXP Semiconductors. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Prior to joining NXP, Mr. Alamat was general manager of Texas Instruments’ Single-core DSP business unit. “Jacob’s pragmatic and aggressive approach to growing markets will drive NXP’s
Managerial Hiring Improves to Five-Year High
Managerial hiring in May improved to a five-year high, and regions sorely needing good job market news got it, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 3.5-point gain bumped the index to 118.4, its all-time high since its introduction in 2008. The current score is also 20.9 points above
Buck Consultants Strengthens Staff
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has named Lindsay Scott leader of its global survey team and principal in its Knowledge Resource Center. He is based in Atlanta. An entrepreneur who has developed customized solutions for clients in a variety of industry settings, Mr. Scott previously founded and
CareerSMITH Adds New VP in Houston
Executive search firm CareerSMITH has added Jeff Kapustka as a new vice president in its Houston office. In his new role, Mr. Kapustka will be actively involved in client management and search execution across a wide range of market sectors, including energy and oil and gas, for clients engaged in engineering and construction as well
The Devine Group and DATIS Form Alliance
The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services, and DATIS, a supplier of position control based human resource management and payroll processing software-as-a-service (SaaS), have formed a strategic alliance. The partnership will focus integrating the pre-employment assessments and employee developmental tools from The Devine Group with DATIS’ recruiting and talent management software solution.
PFM Executive Search to Lead CEO Search for Destination BC
Executive search firm PFM Executive Search has been chosen by Destination BC to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Destination BC is an industry-led Crown corporation that works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate marketing at the international, provincial, regional and local levels. Founded in 1992, PFM
Kronos and SuccessFactors Join Forces
Kronos Incorporated and SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, have joined forces. The partnership will help deliver on integrated workforce management, human resources, payroll, and talent management offerings in the cloud. “SuccessFactors offers an end-to-end portfolio, from recruit to retire, integrating recruiting, learning, goals, performance management, compensation and analytics with
