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Bain & Co. Says Building A Value Creation Plan Starts With Building An A-Team
In a recent report, Bain & Company highlights a number that immediately changes the temperature in the room: private equity owners replace 50 percent to 70 percent of portfolio company CEOs during the hold period. It is a stark reminder of how demanding the PE ownership model can be for leaders unfamiliar with the speed and discipline
AI Won’t Replace Retained Search; It Will Reveal Who’s Doing It Well
In executive search, the real AI question is no longer if it belongs in the process, but how it can sharpen human judgment instead of diluting it. “Everyone is piloting AI somewhere in the talent stack,” said Mike Caggiano, co-founder and CEO of ExactSearch.AI. He explained that the executive tier is where the question shifts
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.
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
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?
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
A Changing Market Has AI and Cybersecurity Recruiters on Alert
The landscape of AI and cybersecurity recruiting is dynamic and constantly evolving. Executive recruiters say that there is a significant demand for skilled professionals in AI, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers. Companies across various industries are actively seeking talent to leverage AI for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Meanwhile, with the
Caldwell Partners Launches Information Security Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has launched a new search practice focused on information security designed to serve clients across industries to meet their talent needs in this increasingly critical area. "Top U.S. intelligence officials recently put cyber-attacks at the top of the list of major threat facing the U.S., naming financial
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Cliffs Natural Resources
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Joseph Carrabba has informed the board of directors of his plans to retire as the company's president and chief executive officer by Dec. 31, 2013. Cliffs Natural Resources is
Spencer Ogden Creates New Recruiting App for Energy Sector
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has created a mobile recruitment app targeting the entire energy skills sector. The free, downloadable app is available on IOS, Android and Windows. Updated in real time, the app features job openings in the eight sectors for which Spencer Ogden recruits: oil & gas, renewables, power, smart, nuclear, energy trading, mining,
Executive Recruiters Facing Big Shift;
Finding Digital Leaders Explosive New Mandate
A new 160-page report, Executive Search 2013: State of the Industry Report (U.S./Americas), commissioned by HSZ Media, LLC and released last week, predicts a vast realignment in the talent acquisition and executive search field over the next five years, highlighting ongoing challenges facing executive recruiters. “We have to pay close attention to how executive recruiters
Witt/Kieffer Promotes Polhemus To Senior Partner
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has promoted Rachel L. Polhemus from consultant to senior partner. She will continue to represent the eastern region of the firm’s healthcare practice. Ms. Polhemus, based in Witt/Kieffer’s Bethesda office, began her career with the firm in 2004. She specializes in all aspects of senior management searches and identifies candidates for
Dillistone Group Acquires FCP Internet
Dillistone Group Plc, the AIM quoted parent of Dillistone Systems and Voyager Software, has acquired FCP Internet (FCP), supplier of the evolve SaaS application. Dillistone Group will pay up to £2..1 million, subject to the performance of the business. The Dillistone Group previously acquired Voyager Software in September 2011, and FCP Internet will become part
79°S Executive Search & Advisory Fills Post for DNT
79°S Executive Search & Advisory has placed Nils Øveraas as the new general secretary for DNT, the Norwegian Trekking Association. Mr. Øveraas currently sits on the boards of several Norwegian companies including Friskis&Svettis Oslo, Save the Children International and Seema AS. 79 ° S Executive search & Advisory recruits top executives and directors, middle managers
hrQ Names Managing Director for Dallas Office
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has named Jackie Chabot as vice president and managing director of its Dallas office. Ms. Chabot joins hrQ with more than 20 years of human resources experience from TRW, Alliance Data Systems, Nortel Networks, Resources Global and most recently Conifer
Optimum Talent Atlantic and Venor Search Group Join Forces
Optimum Talent Atlantic, a provider of human resources consulting services, and Venor Search Group have formed a strategic alliance to provide integrated talent development services to clients in Atlantic Canada. Venor Search is a partnership of industry veterans Craig Coady, Ian Sullivan and Jeff Somerville. Optimum Talent Atlantic was formed this year when Michael Roberts
Martin Partners Completes Search for Plano Molding
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Simon Boaler to the position of vice president, international sales and business development at Plano Molding Company. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75 percent marketshare in the U.S. Plano is backed by the Ontario Teachers Private Equity arm. Prior to joining Plano,
eQuest Forms New HR Consortium
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has formed Big Data for HR Consortium, a worldwide group that will serve as an arena for sharing best practices, discussing trends and their implications, and considering issues common to those providing Big Data and predictive analytics services, tools, and analysis to the HR community.
Leadership Capital Group Strengthens Advisory Board
Leadership Capital Group has added Larry Kittelberger to its advisory board, expanding its board to nine members. Mr. Kittelberger was senior vice president, technology and operations and chief information officer at Honeywell International until his retirement in April 2010. “Larry brings a wealth of experience to the Board. Following our most recent partners’ meeting, one
Indeed Expands Into Germany
Indeed, a search engine for jobs, has opened its first German office in Dusseldorf. In the last year, traffic to the German indeed.de brand has grown 124 percent with 2.3 million unique visitors to the site last month, according to data from Google Analytics. In the last seven days nearly 100,000 new German jobs were
Study Finds Confidence in Economy
America's workforce is reporting some of the highest levels of confidence seen since the recession, according to the Randstad Employee Confidence Index. Measuring employee's attitude toward the economy, their employers, and even their ability to find a new job, the Randstad Index rose to 56.8 points in June, indicating a 2.0-point uptick in overall confidence
Net Medical Xpress Solutions Acquires Staffing Company
Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc., a leader in the telemedicine market, has acquired MedTel Solutions, a telemedicine staffing company based in Huntsville, AL. Under the terms of the agreement, the company issued three million shares to the two founders of MedTel and entered into employment agreements with them that provide stock-based performance bonuses. The deal
PrincetonOne Merges with Vermillion Group
PrincetonOne, a recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has merged with Des Moines-based executive search firm Vermillion Group. The merger will broaden PrincetonOne’s U.S. market presence, increase its team of recruitment professionals and further expand the industries in which it recruits. Founded in 1992 by Mike Vermillion, Vermillion Group has grown into one of
DavenportMajor Fills Sales Post for Independa
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Travis Palmquist as vice president of sales, Americas at Independa. Mr. Palmquist was previously executive vice president of national accounts at Eldermark. Founded in 2009, Independa’s technology enables independent living solutions for the eldercare industry. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director
IIC Announces Changes to Its Board
IIC Partners has announced that existing board members Kris de Jager and Ruth Curran have been appointed vice chairs, and has added new director, Charlotte Eblinger, to its board. Mr. de Jager is founder and managing director of IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de Jager Executive Search. Ms. Curran is a partner at Dublin firm
Tribridge Acquires Talent Management Company Intelladon
Tribridge, a technology services firm specializing in business applications and cloud solutions, has acquired Tampa-based Intelladon, a talent management solutions consultant and integrator. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Intelladon’s solutions and strategic partnerships with talent management software providers will give Tribridge a foothold into the human capital management market and strengthen the
Kincannon & Reed Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Kincannon & Reed has named Deborah Schonberger as a senior associate in its Washington, D.C., area practice. Ms. Schonberger will add expertise to complement the firm's growth in life sciences. Most recently, she served as a senior associate as well as director of global practice operations and knowledge manager for the life sciences practice at
PageUp People Partners with Futurestep
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has partnered with Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions. With this partnership, PageUp People will continue to support its growing client base of multinational corporations with its unified talent management software platform, which will now be enhanced with Futurestep’s range of talent and technology
Nosal Partners Completes Search for TMI, LLC
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mark Dilliplaine as vice president, sales and marketing at TMI, LLC, based in Pittsburgh. The search was conducted by Melissa Oszustowicz, a partner at Nosal. Mr. Dilliplaine was previously executive director, marketing/product development at MSA North America in Pittsburgh. Founded in 1988, TMI, LLC is a fully integrated,
iMomentous Creates Careet Site Mobility Platform
iMomentous, a mobile technology platform that enables companies to recruit, retain and engage their talent, has released the iMomentous Career Site Mobility Platform. The solution enables companies to put their employment brand right in the palm of their candidates’ hands, regardless of which mobile devices they use. Its single platform approach and support for a
Boyden Grows U.K. Team
Boyden has added Laurie Callow to Boyden U.K. as a partner in the firm's global healthcare and life sciences practice, based in London. Mr. Callow has joined the executive search team as a partner specializing in the hiring of senior executive and board positions across most sectors of the industry. He previously has held senior
Korn Ferry Finds CEO for Diebold
Korn/Ferry International has placed Andy W. Mattes as the new president and chief executive officer at Diebold, Incorporated. Mr. Mattes most recently was senior vice president, global strategic partnerships at Violin Memory, a manufacturer of flash memory computer storage systems. Diebold is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services.
Oracle and Netsuite to Deliver New HR Services
Oracle and NetSuite have announced an alliance focused on plans to deliver integrated HCM and ERP cloud services for mid-sized customers. Deloitte will work with Oracle and NetSuite to develop a practice with highly skilled practitioners specializing in tools and implementation services to help customers adopt the soon-to-be integrated SaaS technologies faster and more seamlessly.
ON24 Creates Virtual Talent Development Suite
ON24, Inc., a global leader in webcasting and virtual environment solutions, has announced the virtual talent development suite, a solution for businesses which provides an enhanced user experience for every stage of the employee development lifecycle, from talent acquisition and new-hire onboarding to employee learning and leadership development. This new offering from ON24 delivers an
Sucherman Consulting Group Taps New Executive Search Leader
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Jamie Waldron as executive vice president of its SCG Executive Search unit. He will run the executive search practice for the firm and will have additional responsibility for SCG’s West Coast operations. Mr. Waldron is a
B.E. Smith Adds SVP Management Consulting
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Kathleen Meredith as senior vice president, management consulting. Ms. Meredith will lead a team that is equipped to consult as peers who understand the challenges provider organizations face in today's healthcare environment and the best practices for addressing them. She was previously president of Tohder Consulting which specialized
Koltin Consulting Fills Position for the Caryle Group
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Mark Keller as vice president of tax at The Carlyle Group. Managing director Geremy Cepin and director Sara King completed the search. Mr. Keller was previously the vice president of tax at Arbitron. The Carlyle Group is
Paychex Acquires myStaffingPro
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired HR Services, Inc. and myStaffingPro, its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applicant tracking suite. HR Services, Inc., founded in 1993, is based in Lima, Ohio, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Paychex. Financial terms of the
