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Acertitude Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for TAK Broadband
Acertitude has recruited Dan Miller as the new chief revenue officer of TAK Broadband, a Platinum Equity portfolio company. “This placement marks another chapter in Acertitude’s nearly decade-long partnership with Platinum Equity, which has yielded more than 200 executive placements across both the firm and its portfolio companies,” Acertitude said in a LinkedIn post. The
Assembly Recruits President and GM, Data & Analytics for insightsoftware
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly has assisted in the recruitment of Matt Belkin as the new president and GM, data & analytics at insightsoftware. “It was a pleasure to work with the insightsoftware team once again, and we wish Matt and the entire team continued success,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. Mr. Belkin has more than 25
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
PE Operating Partners Integrate New Role In Value Creation
After a sluggish year for PE hiring, executive recruiters are beginning to see the pace of staffing mandates pick up across private equity. This, say search consultants, is coming at a time when the sector’s approach to talent is growing ever more complex. According to chief talent officers at PE firms and their portfolio companies,
CareerBuilder Launches Recruitment Performance Portal
CareerBuilder has launched its Recruitment Performance Portal, a free analytics tool for all clients that helps companies evaluate how the performance of their job ads compares with other companies vying for the same talent in the same locations. The portal, powered by data on more than 27 million applicant behaviors, tells companies how effective they
Kforce Posts Four Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $269.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, an increase of four percent from $259.3 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $8.6 million, or $0.24 per share, versus net income of $7.1 million, or $0.20
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Financial Services Partner
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Gregory Konstans as a partner within its financial services practice; he is based in the firm's Dallas office. Mr. Konstans is a 16-year veteran of the executive search industry, and his portfolio of experience includes stints with CTPartners and Russell Reynolds Associates. "The financial services industry
Ferguson Partners Spearheads CEO Search for Four Seasons
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has been retained by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Kathleen Taylor, has announced she is leaving the company. Ferguson Partners is a global executive search firm that specializes in providing executive, director, and professional search
Cornerstone Teams with Appirio
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Appirio, a human capital management technology consultancy. Appirio will become a preferred service provider for Cornerstone’s cloud-based talent management solutions. The teaming of the two companies also allows Appirio to broaden its existing talent management solution. “Cloud, mobile and social technologies have
Jobvite Unveils New Recruiting Solution
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has launched Jobvite Engage to provide a robust candidate relationship management solution by allowing recruiters to target job seekers by building lasting talent pools and focusing on candidates’ skill sets. “Our research continues to show that the most sought-after, highly skilled workers across industries such as healthcare, technology
Monster Posts 10 Percent Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $211.2 million for the fourth quarter, a 10 percent drop compared with $250 million in the comparable quarter last year. The company reported a net loss of $73 million, or 66 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a profit of $10.9 million, or nine cents
Raines International Places Chief HR Officer at Trinity Services Group
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has placed Khadeeja Morse as the new chief human resources officer at Trinity Services Group, Inc. Ms. Morse previously served as senior vice president of human resources at Health Care Navigator. With 41 years of service Trinity Services Group is a leader in essential support services for secure facilities.
Boyden Outlook Report Points to Hiring Uptick
An expansion of management ranks is expected to result in an overall uptick in talent acquisition, thanks to economic stability in the U.S. and growth projections in key developing markets including Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, according to the quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook. “Overall, CEOs and decision makers are preparing to increase hiring of
Empower Software Solutions Adds Former Ceridian Sales Executive
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has added Haden Riddick to the position of vice president of sales – human capital management. Mr. Riddick will guide sales activities related to EmpowerHR/Pay, an HR and payroll platform, EmpowerTime, a core time and
Russell Reynolds Associates Launches Digital Transformation Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has launched a digital transformation practice with dedicated resources in each of the following areas: digital board directors; digital functional leaders; horizontal specialty areas; and industry-specific digital leaders. "In every sector, digital innovation is rewriting the rules of business. Leaders across all industries are recognizing that
Polachi Promotes Managing Partner
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has promoted partner Sean Carroll to managing partner and a member of the executive committee. In his expanded role, Mr. Carroll will act as a key influencer in the operational and strategic decisions of Polachi in
ChampionScott Partners Fills CIO Position For ITT Educational Services
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Todd Coombes as executive vice president and chief information officer at ITT Educational Services Inc. Mr. Coombes joins ITT ESI from CNO Financial Group, where he served as CIO and CTO since 2005. ITT Educational Services provides accredited, technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its ITT Technical
Dice Posts 11 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $52.7 million, an increase of 11 percent from $47.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Excluding the acquisition of Slashdot, SourceForge and Freecode (now collectively known as Slashdot Media), revenues were $48.1 million in the fourth quarter. Revenues for
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director in L.A.
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Andrew W. Knox as managing director in its Los Angeles office. With more than 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting profession, in both the U.S. and Asia, Mr. Knox has worked across various industry sectors, geographic markets, and functional disciplines, including financial
Korn Ferry Adds Global Consumer Practice Partner
Korn/Ferry International has added Andrew B. Lipsher as a senior client partner in the global consumer practice with a focus on global media convergence, technology, media and entertainment, digital media and consumer internet. He will be based in Korn/Ferry's New York City office. Mr. Lipsher joins Korn/Ferry from Clear Channel Media Holdings, where he was
Allen Austin Completes CFO Search for Houston Chronicle
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has recruited Michael A. Rutledge to serve as chief financial officer at the Houston Chronicle for Hearst Newspapers. As a CPA with 20 years of experience in the finance field, Mr. Rutledge joins the Houston Chronicle most recently from Cantel Medical Corporation, in Houston. Since March 4, 1887, Hearst has
eVerge Group Manes Head of Taleo Consulting Practice
eVerge Group has announced that Mike Webster has joined the company as senior director, Taleo Applications, to head its Taleo consulting practice. Mr. Webster brings more than 16 years of HR recruiting, education and talent acquisition experience with Fortune 500 companies such as Cummins, PETCO, Blockbuster, TIAA-Cref and Accenture. In his new role, he will
ZRG Partners Posts 26 Percent Revenue Gain
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has reported 2012 revenues were up 26 percent compared to 2011. Driving the growth was ZRG’s strategic decision to expand the firm’s European footprint through the opening of new offices in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. In 2012, the company completed searches
Retail Search Firm G2exec Strengthens Staff
G2exec, a mid-tier retail search firm and part of the Barracuda Group, has added Sarah Rees to its staff. Ms. Rees has over 10 years’ experience in international executive search and previously ran a specialized European boutique consultancy in Paris. Recently she returned to the U.K. to lead the European talent acquisition team for the
Dillistone Selected by RSA
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has announced that its FILEFINDER has been implemented by global life sciences executive search and interim management firm RSA. RSA has implemented the FileFinder 10 system for users spread between offices in the U.K., mainland Europe, the United States and Asia. The client has also
Harris Search Fills CFO Post for Nidec Minster Corp.
Dublin, Ohio-based Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has placed Ronald Arling as vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Nidec Minster Corporation. Mr. Arling previously served as controller and chief accounting officer at NewPage Corporation. Established in 1896 in Minster Ohio, Nidec Minster is a world leader in the production of material forming
Spencer Ogden Opens in Dubai
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Dubai. The office is led by country manager Jaimie Cork, who has been operating in Dubai since 2008 and has a seven year track record in the industry. He previously served as an associate director at Eximius Group. While the primary focus of the Dubai
HVS Executive Search Appoints President, Asia Pacific Division
HVS Executive Search has promoted Mark Keith to president, Asia Pacific division. Mr. Keith will continue to be based out of Hong Kong and oversee the company’s current operations in the region. He has been a managing director at HVS Executive Search since 2002. His hospitality career has centered on people and their performance, with
AC Lordi Names Principal in Its Search Division
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has promoted Jeff Olshin to principal of AC Lordi’s search division. “Jeff is one of the most successful and respected executive recruiters in Philadelphia,” said AC Lordi CEO and managing principal Frank Lordi. “His presence and leadership has been instrumental in transforming
StepStone Partners with BigMachines
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has selected BigMachines to provide on-demand software to streamline quote to cash processes within its sales environment. BigMachines is providing a cloud-based CPQ solution to enable extended sales teams to easily configure and price communications solutions, generate proposals, contracts, and other sales documents and automatically route
Spencer Ogden Opens In Dubai
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Dubai and assigned Jamie Cork as its country manager. While the primary focus of the Dubai office will be serving the oil and gas market, it will also service the power and renewable energy sectors. The Dubai office will be the eighth opened by the
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in New York
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Jane Greenwald as a managing director in New York. Ms. Greenwald most recently served as a partner with Battalia Winston and previously spent 13 years with Gilbert Tweed. She specializes in the industrial, energy, life sciences/healthcare services and technology sectors. Gilbert Tweed International, established in 1975, is
Taylor Winfield Completes Search for Trion Worlds
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Keith Winter as chief operating officer and Nathan Richardsson as vice president, product development & executive producer of defiance at Trion Worlds, Inc. Mr. Winter formerly served as president and CEO at EmSense Corporation. Mr. Richardsson was most recently executive producer at CCP. Trion Worlds is the leading
Robert Half Records Six Percent Revenue Rise
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $1.03 billion, a 5.8 percent increase from revenues of $975.3 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company earned $58.3 million, or 42 cents per share, up from $42 million, or 30 cents per share, during the same period a
Dallas and Cincinnati Showing Job Growth in January
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, increased 2.2-points in January showing that hiring has slightly rebounded from major dips in new, white collar employment during November and December. At 99 points, the index is above its January 2012 mark of 95. However, the current mark is below the level of two
