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Isaacson, Miller Recruits 49th President for Georgetown University
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has recruited Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th president of Georgetown University. John Isaacson, Anita Tien, Berkley Braden, and Jane McInerney led the assignment. Mr. Peñalver will succeed interim president Robert M. Groves, who has led Georgetown for the past year after former president John J. DeGioia stepped down from his role in
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Position for Elwyn
The Tolan Group (TTG) has helped to recruit Marlah Bonner as senior vice president of advancement for Elwyn. “Marlah’s expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic planning will support Elwyn’s mission by expanding philanthropic support, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing programs across the organization’s multi-state network,” The Tolan Group said. Ms. Bonner is an accomplished fundraising
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
Advice to New CEOs Building Their Team: Lead with Purpose, Embody Culture & Be Decisive
In Spencer Stuart’s role supporting hundreds of CEO transitions annually, one of the most common aspirations they hear from incoming leaders is the desire to develop an executive leadership team of direct reports that is enterprise-focused, highly collaborative, accountable to each other and widely respected. This ambition is well-founded: Aligned leadership teams grow revenue more
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
Norman Broadbent Opens in Singapore
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has launched operations in Singapore under the NB Consultancy (Singapore) banner. The new office in Singapore will cover primarily the ASEAN countries with the potential for reach into greater Asia delivering a full range of services. The office will be led by Hani Nabeel, CEO Middle East and Asia, and Andy
Epsen Fuller Group Completes Assignment for SOTIO
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller Group has placed Heidi M. Hagen as the new chief operating officer and head of global operations strategy at SOTIO. Ms. Hagen most recently served as senior vice president, operations at Dendreon. “This role is very narrowly focused on cutting-edge therapies based on activated dendritic cells that trigger the immune
BountyJobs Enhances User Experience
BountyJobs, the enterprise vendor management technology, has made two innovations to help simplify the way employers communicate with headhunters engaged on their job searches. The innovations, included in a major refresh of the technology’s user interface, help recruiting departments more efficiently communicate with headhunters, even when multiple positions are out to multiple agencies at a
SANS CyberTalent Assessments Launched
The SANS Institute has announced SANS CyberTalent Assessments, a new recruiting and talent management tool that helps to validate the skills of information security professionals. As part of a recruitment process, CyberTalent Assessments helps recruiters, human resource professionals, and recruiting agencies save time, reduce administrative efforts and increase the pool of qualified candidates. SANS CyberTalent
Dallas-Based Search Firm TNS Partners Signs Multi-Year Deal with GetThere
Dallas-based executive search firm TNS Partners has inked a multi-year contract with GetThere, a leading travel and collaboration management solution. Through its agreement with GetThere, TNS Partners will capitalize on Sabre’s Virtual Meetings system to support the growth and advancement of its international recruiting efforts. Sabre Virtual Meetings is a solution providing enterprise-wide, secure access
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Education and Social Enterprise Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Michelle Bonoan to its Los Angles office as a partner within its education and social enterprise practice. Most recently, Ms. Bonoan was managing director in the education and not-for-profit practice at Diversified Search in Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was with Gary Kaplan & Associates.
Koltin Consulting Group Completes Search for John Hancock Observatory
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has placed Nichole Williamson as general manager of the John Hancock Observatory in Chicago. Managing director Nelson Rodriguez and director Mitchell Bassler completed the search. Ms. Williamson was previously the hotel manager at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent
Online Labor Demand Drops
Online advertised vacancies dropped 158,000 in March to 4,898,700 according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The March drop follows a small dip in February (44,400); the two combined offset the January gain. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.4 unemployed for every vacancy. In February, there were seven million more unemployed
Executive Search Industry Growing Amid Tough Global Market
Executive search industry trend data released by HSZ Media, LLC shows an industry growing domestically, declining globally and struggling with changing dynamics within it's core recruitment service offerings. The Executive Search Review rankings study released by HSZ Media reports that the Top 25 U.S. and Americas search firms grew by nine percent last year; the
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell Merge
Fox Rodney Search and Abrahams Russell have fully merged after operating as a joint venture since late 2004. Abrahams Russell is a recruitment consultancy with a focus on senior moves across law firms and in house. Fox Rodney Search, a legal executive search firm, works both in the U.K. and internationally. Stephen Rodney, co-founder at
ChampionScott Partners Recruits Sales Exec for V-Key
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Richard Trovato as vice president of worldwide sales at V-Key Inc. Mr. Trovato comes to V-Key from HP where he was the VP, worldwide field operations for Fortify Security Applications. V-Key focuses on cutting-edge mobile phone security research and development, studying the latest advanced attacks against mobile phones
Empower Software Solutions Releases Newest Version of HCM Tool
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has announced a new version of EmpowerTime, the company’s time and attendance solution. EmpowerTime 10.0 offers a browser-based environment with new scheduling, dashboard and self-service functionality. Joe Velazquez, SVP of product management and strategy, said:
Amrop Expands in Saudi Arabia
Global executive search firm Amrop has announced its newest partner in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Amrop Fair Path, which is led by managing partner Khalid Nejaim, will serve a broad range of clients in the region. Ulrich Dade, Amrop chairman, said: “Our new partners in Jeddah add a high level of integrity, leadership capability and unsurpassed
Aon Hewitt Releases Executive Assessment Solution
To help companies identify and develop strong leaders throughout all levels of the organization, Aon Hewitt, the global human resource solutions business, has unveiled its next generation of LEADeR, a suite of assessment tools that enable organizations to measure and assess managers’ readiness for leadership roles. A recent Aon Hewitt leadership study found that mid-
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists Level 3 Communications in CEO Succession
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has assisted in the appointment of Jeff K. Storey as president and chief executive officer of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Mr. Storey joined Level 3 in 2008 as the company's president and chief operating officer. As part of the company's succession planning, the board of directors
GreenJobInterview Launches New Interview Tool
GreenJobInterview, providers of cloud-based virtual interviewing solutions, has launched a recorded interviewing solution, GreenJob One-Way. The new recorded solution is designed to enhance employers’ high-volume interviewing efficiency, narrow large talent pools more effectively, and provides a convenient “first look” at candidates prior to either an in-person or live interview. “With GreenJob One-Way, we’re offering employers
Alder Kolten Grows CEO & Board Practice
Alder Koten has added Clement Wigger as a new managing partner in the firm's CEO & board practice. He will be based out of the firm's Dallas office. Before joining Alder Koten, Mr. Wigger led the North American board and C-suite practice for CW & Associates. He has consulted with corporate boards, working with Fortune
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Temploy
Generational Equity, a mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, has announced the acquisition of its client, Temploy, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, California, by Corporate Resource Services, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Temploy has been supplying qualified, temporary and full time employees to hundreds of businesses throughout southern California since 1979.
B.E. Smith Leading CEO Search for the McCready Foundation
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by The McCready Foundation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The McCready Foundation offers immediate and long-term medical care to the residents of Somerset County and the lower Eastern Shore. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm
Kelly Services Names CIO
Kelly Services, Inc. has named Judy Snyder as senior vice president and chief information officer. In her new position, Ms. Snyder will have responsibility for all aspects of global information technology for the company. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record of innovation and global IT leadership to this role. “Judy has made
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Global Mobility Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has launched a global mobility practice, co-led by Kelly Kay, managing partner software and mobility and Michael Flagg, managing partner communications, hardware, systems, semiconductor and mobility. With the continued aggressive growth of tablet computing, smart phones and devices, mobility is transforming how companies operate. As a result, this
Diversified Search Recruits President for Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Diversified Search has placed Stacey R. Sauchuk Ph.D., as president of the Valley Forge Military Academy & College. Dr. Sauchuk has spent most of the last two decades in academia, including seven years as the chair of the board of trustees for Eastern University. In the past, she has also served as president and CEO
Sanford Rose San Diego Adds New Principal
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has added Raul Lamas as a principal brining an extensive amount of executive recruiting experience and specializing in the placement of CEOs, presidents and senior level executives in both early stage and more mature companies. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Lamas held the position of senior executive recruiter with
Medical Staffing Network Appoints New Leadership
Medical Staffing Network (MSN) Healthcare, LLC, a provider of per diem nurse staffing services and a workforce management solutions company, has appointed Dr. Brian Poplin as its new president and chief operating officer. Dr. Poplin has been in the healthcare services and technology space for 23 years. For the past 18 years, he has been
Alexander Hughes Expands in U.S. and China
Alexander Hughes has expanded its presence in the U.S. and China. Walter U. Baker, managing partner, U.S. at Alexander Hughes, will oversee U.S. operations while Jim Crowe will manage the firm's expansion into China. Alexander Hughes will now deliver more of its full-time services in the U.S. from offices in New York and Miami, while
Coulter Partners Grows North American Staff
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Madeleine Barrett as a principal research consultant and Nancy McCloskey as office manager and executive assistant. Ms. Barrett has over 10 years of search experience, executing global assignments for medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and specialty chemical manufacturers. She began her search career with Ken Clark International and more recently
Martin Partners Finds CFO for Cambridge International
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed John Belza as chief financial officer at Cambridge International. Mr. Belza was previously CFO at Carat Security Group.Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
IHRIM Releases New Career Center for HR Execs
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has unveiled a new a new Career Center on the IHRIM website. Developed specifically for job seekers and employers in the Human Resource & Human Resource Information Management community, the IHRIM Career Center is powered by Human Resources Career Network and will offer hundreds of job listings
