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Contingency vs Traditional Recruiting: Proven Strategies for Competitive Hiring
Executive search is a specialized recruitment process focused on identifying and securing candidates for senior leadership and C-suite positions that require specific skills, experience, and cultural alignment. Unlike traditional recruiting methods, executive search firms proactively target passive candidates – successful executives who aren’t actively seeking new roles, according to a recent report from Denver, CO-based TriSearch.
Delayed September Report Shows U.S. Added 119,000 Jobs
After a delay due to the government shutdown, employment rose by 119,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate stands at 4.4 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment continued to trend up in healthcare, food services and drinking places, and social assistance. Job losses occurred in transportation and warehousing and
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
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
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
ZRG Acquires Bravanti
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has acquired Bravanti, a Chicago-based advisory firm specializing in services including executive coaching, executive team coaching, developing leaders, and outplacement/career transition services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Bravanti brings expertise in three key areas: executive coaching, leadership acceleration, and outplacement career transition,”
DHR Grows European Industrial Practice
DHR International has expanded its European industrial practice with the appointment of Thorsten Otremba as executive vice president. Based in the firm’s Frankfurt office, he will focus on expanding DHR’s presence in the automotive industry in Europe. Originally with BMW, Mr. Otremba has spent the last nine years working for Germany-based executive search firm, Kienbaum,
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted first quarter 2013 revenues of $165.7 million, down 17.4 percent from $200.6 million the same period the prior year. The company recorded a net loss of $8.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, for the
Leadership Capital Group Recruits CIO for HomeServe USA
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed David Berry as chief information officer of HomeServe USA. Partner Marc Lewis led the search. Mr. Berry was the CIO of global fragrance, cosmetics and beauty products company Coty for 12 years before embarking on several interim CIO campaigns, starting in 2010.
The Qualifind Group Adds New Executive Search Consultant
The QualiFind Group has added Toby Greene to its ExeQfind retained search practice as senior executive search consultant. Mr. Greene will be leveraging his prior executive leadership experience in Mexico and Latin America to serve ExeQfind client’s needs for senior level recruitment in Mexico. QualiFind Group’s founder, Warren Carter, said: “Toby brings a truly multicultural
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Summit Software
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a diversified staffing, recruiting, and consulting services firm, has acquired Summit Software, a division of Tri-Tel Communications, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Summit Software provides enterprise software applications and cloud-based hosting solutions for the PEO and staffing industries. “Summit Software is an exciting acquisition for CRS and
Talent Partners Forms Alliance with Mediaocean
Talent Partners, a provider of talent and production support services for U.S. advertising agencies and advertisers, has partnered with Mediaocean, an independent advertising technology company processing more than $130 billion across holding companies and agencies globally, to provide the new fully integrated ad management system, Mediaocean Optica, to its North American client base. Mediaocean Optica
JDG Associates Finds New CEO for ANFP
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Joyce Gilbert, PhD, as president and chief executive officer of The Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Dr. Gilbert has served for the past five years as executive director of the Marilyn Magaram Center. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment
AESC Adds Eight New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Agilium Worldwide Italy, Alder Koten, Alemany & Partners, Central Executive Placement, EXEC, Hobson Leavy, Rasd and Ward Howell Asia as its newest member firms. Founded in 2011, Agilium Worldwide Italy is a generalist search firm focused on the Italian market, with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector,
Odgers Berndtson Strengthens Sports Industry Search Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Andy Dolich to further develop its North American sports industry executive search practice. Mr. Dolich has more than four decades of experience in the professional sports industry, having held senior executive positions in the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major
Nosal Partners Places CFO at Helm Financial
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Larry Bush as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Helm Financial Corporation. Mr. Bush was previously SVP and CFO at OmniTRAX, Inc. in Denver, Colorado. The search was conducted by partner Baillie Parker. Helm Financial is a privately held railcar and locomotive leasing company headquartered in
CDI Corp. Posts Four Percent Revenue Dip
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $269 million, a decrease of four percent from revenues of $280.6 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $2.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last
Monster Revenues Fall Nine Percent; Sale of Company Rumored
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $212 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, a drop of nine percent compared with $233.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2012. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $5 million, or four cents per share, compared to $3.7 million, or three cents
Vision Executive Search Appoints Group Practice Leader
Vision Executive Search has added Dave Moran as a group practice leader. Mr. Moran has 20 years of experience in human capital and executive management roles with operational responsibilities at a functional and strategic level. Throughout his career, he has assisted in the establishment and growth of offices for search and human resource consulting organizations
Hulce Associates Fills Finance Post for Hill-Rom
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Faith Adee as the new vice president of international finance for Hill-Rom. Most recently VP of finance with Teleflex, Ms. Adee’s earlier career includes international finance roles with Stiefel Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. “Faith is ideally qualified to add significant value to Hill-Rom as it continues its
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Remains Strong in April
Managerial hiring remained strong in April despite weakness in other job levels, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 1.5-point drop-off from March, to 114.9, had negligible impact on an overall score that is much improved from the 101.3 point-level of this time a year ago. Memphis showed a
RSR Partners Adds Consultant in Consumer and Services Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Sarah S. Juarez as a consultant; Ms. Juarez will offer her restaurant, beauty, retail, and hospitality expertise to the firm's consumer goods and services practice. She joins RSR Partners from Russell Reynolds Associates, where she provided executive search and assessment services for the firm's
Cook Associates Finds CFO for Cytel
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has recruited Bryan Gleason as chief financial officer of Cytel, Inc. The search was led by Cary Morrill, vice president and member of the firm’s healthcare & life sciences and technology practices. Most recently, Mr. Gleason served as CFO of Connectedu. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel provides clinical trial design services
Technomedia Exec Joins HR.com’s Talent Management Committee
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Integrated Talent Management Community has added Marcel Messier, president and COO of Technomedia, to its board. As a member of the community’s advisory board, Mr. Messier will play a key role in shaping the curriculum of the certification program. Leveraging his experience in guiding the development of Technomedia’s talent
Ultimate Software Posts 25 Percent Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted first quarter revenues of revenues of $97.9 million, an increase of 25 percent, compared to $78.3 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter were $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, versus GAAP net income of $1.0 million, or
EMA Partners Elects Co-Chairman
EMA Partners International has created a new leadership structure that gives the organization co-chairmen. James Douglas, managing partner of EMA Partners London (U.K.), and the incumbent chairman of EMA Partners International, was re-elected to remain in his leadership role. Chris Pantelidis of EMA Partners Toronto and current global vice president of marketing, has been newly
Atrium Staffing Opens Pittsburgh Office
Atrium Staffing has opened its newest office in Pittsburgh bringing its diverse offerings to support both large and small companies at the local level. Atrium will provide temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire placements for administrative support, finance & accounting, scientific, and legal positions in the greater Pittsburgh area. Future plans call for expansion into information
Work&Partners Completes Search for BE Informed
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Thomas A. Miller as vice president, international financial services sales for Be Informed. Alan J. Work led the search. Mr. Miller was previously the managing partner and founder of Smart Money Matters. Be Informed is an internationally operating, independent software vendor that transforms administrative processes with its business process
SJL Holdings Acquires Shannon Group to Form Legal Career Recruiting Firm
SJL Holdings LLC, the New York City-based owner of legal search firm SJL Attorney Search, has acquired The Shannon Group, a Washington, D.C.-based career transition, coaching and talent development firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Shannon Group has been rebranded SJL Shannon, and will remain a separate division of SJL Holdings.
Morgan Samuels Forms Alliance with CapitaPartners
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has formed a strategic alliance with CapitaPartners. As part of the alliance, Michael Bekins will be joining Morgan Samuels as a senior advisor and will focus on retained executive search, executive coaching and also be heavily involved in the firm’s cross-border searches for clients in Asia-Pacific. Mr.
Impera Executive Recruiters Opens in NYC and Pittsburgh
Impera Executive Recruiters has opened its executive search doors in New York City and Pittsburgh. Impera was founded by former fashion industry executive Vickie Rotante. Ms. Rotante has held senior leadership roles in corporations both in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. She leads the apparel & retail executive search practice, hiring for positions from
Futran Solutions Introduces Recruiting Tool For IT Professionals
Futran Solutions, a provider of solutions and services in the field of IT, has launched its new service called RUSH for supplying the unique skills for the IT staffing needs of enterprises. Futran has built a highly scalable full service recruitment engine and multilevel training facilities to deliver the clients seeking RUSH skills to meeting
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Washington, D.C. and Chicago Offices
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates announced the addition to the Washington, D.C., office of Jett Pihakis as executive director in the nonprofit sector and higher education practice and Jennifer Rockwood as associate in the industrial and natural resources sector based in Chicago. Mr. Pihakis will focus his search efforts on high-impact
IIC Partners’ French-Based Progress Adds New Partner
IIC Partners has announced that its Paris-based member Progress has named Séverine Leca as its new industrial practice leader and partner. She will also focus on professional services. Ms. Leca spent 10 years with AT Kearney, as a manager then principal, assisting her clients on strategy and transformation issues in industrial goods and the financial
O’Hara Associates to Lead CEO Search for Bacterin
Executive search firm O’Hara Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. O’Hara Associates is headed by Dan O’Hara who brings more than 20 years of experience in executing retained search projects at the CEO level for various client organizations within the
Jobscience Reveal Plans for Expansion in Europe
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has revealed plans to expand its business in Europe and has appointed Matt Hill as director of EMEA accounts to head up business development in the region. Currently staffing firms CPL Resources PLC and Hydrogen Group use the Jobscience Recruiting solution to identify, engage and place top candidates across Europe.
Coulter Partners Grows London Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Zdenka Vitkova as a research associate in London. Ms. Vitkova has over seven years of international executive search experience across a range of sectors and functions, with a strong emphasis on the life sciences industry. Before joining Coulter Partners, she worked for boutique international executive search firm Talentmark and
