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McDermott + Bull Expands in Toronto
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded with the addition of Sachin Sama as partner in its Toronto office. He will spearhead the expansion of the firm’s energy and industrials practice across North America, leveraging more than 15 years of experience advising organizations through transformation, growth, and leadership transitions. “Energy and industrial organizations are entering a pivotal
Talent and Technology: A New Generation of Leadership Enters the C-Suite
Riviera Partners recently surveyed more than 1,000 technology executives for its latest report, revealing a major shift in how leadership is structured. According to Riviera, AI, data, and cross-functional collaboration are pushing technology roles to the forefront of enterprise strategy. The report identifies five key positions now demanding space in the C-suite: Chief AI officer (CAIO), chief
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
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
The Year of CEO Ousters
A CEO fired for a run of slow sales, another forced out due to their inability to regain the confidence of customers and other stakeholders, and a third who resigned because his cost-cutting strategy failed to improve profitability. It appears that 2024 is a year in which many boards have lost patience with CEOs, according
Ceridian Adds New General Counsel
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has appointed Bruce McPheeters as general counsel and secretary. He will assume responsibility for the company’s legal and regulatory affairs. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Bruce to Ceridian,” said Stuart C. Harvey Jr., Ceridian’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
HealthcareSource Adds SVP Sales
HealthcareSource, a provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, has added Gene Gainey as senior vice president of sales. In this role, Mr. Gainey is responsible for driving sales operations and accelerating sales growth for the company’s Quality Talent Suite, a suite of software solutions designed to source, hire, assess, develop and retain
DHR International Names EVP In St. Louis Office
DHR International has added Adrian McBride as an executive vice president in the firm’s St. Louis office. Mr. McBride brings 25 years of professional experience in recruitment, placement and transition services to the firm. Prior to joining DHR, he served in several roles inside and outside the recruiting and placement field, including senior account executive
ManpowerGroup Posts Six Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.8 billion for the first quarter, a decrease of six percent from revenues of $5.1 billion a year earlier. Revenue fell across the company’s geographic regions in the Americas and Europe during the January-March period. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $23.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, compared
Albertini Group Fills Board Seats for F5 Networks
Executive recruiter The Albertini Group has recruited Sandra Bergeron and Steve Smith to serve on the board of directors at F5 Networks. Ms.Bergeron currently serves on the board of directors for a number of IT cloud security and data protection providers, specifically Qualys, Inc.; Sophos, Inc.; and TraceSecurity. Mr. Smith is chief executive officer, president,
Findly Creates New App for Hiring Managers
Findly, the social recruiting market provider, has released its latest solution designed to bring greater efficiency to the hiring process. With its new Keeper Move! mobile app the hiring process is streamlined with an easy-to-use interface that enables hiring managers to participate instantly and without any training. “A fast hiring process is key to successful
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
