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Lock Search Group Announces Expansion
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has expanded with the addition of Nick Kanaan as a consultant in British Columbia. “We are thrilled to welcome Nick Kanaan as the newest member of our team at Lock Search Group,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “His collaborative, client-focused approach and deep understanding of business leadership
The Real Threat Isn’t AI Replacing Work, It’s Companies Not Keeping Up
AI has quietly moved from experimental novelty to competitive baseline, and that shift is happening faster than most orgs are prepared to manage. What separates companies that capture real value from those that accumulate pilots is no longer access to technology, but the ability to make smart choices about where to apply it, how to
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.
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
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?
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Bridging Leadership Gaps: The Journey from Education to Executive Search
People are often drawn to the executive search industry for a multitude of reasons. It could be due to their interest in talent acquisition and helping organizations find key leadership. For many, the opportunity to engage with diverse industries and build strong professional networks can be appealing. Also enticing is the potential for high earnings
Infor’s Talent Management System to be Jointly Developed by Ciber
Infor, a provider of business application software, and Ciber, a global information technology consulting firm, have announced an initiative to jointly develop an implementation accelerator for Infor human capital management (HCM) applications. The acceleration tool is being created to help organizations deploy Infor’s HCM solutions with reduced time, expense, complexity and risk. Through the implementation
Friisberg & Partners Adds Momentous in Finland
Momentous Oy (Ltd.), an executive search and management development firm based in Helsinki, has joined Friisberg & Partners International. Momentous was established in 2011 by its partners and Barona Group, an HR firm in Finland, and offers executive search, management audit and development, and talent selection services. “We are very excited to join Friisberg &
Simply Hired Appoints GM for Canada
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Graham Donald as general manager of Simply Hired Canada, Inc. Mr. Donald has more than 20 years of experience driving recruiting innovation for the Canadian market. As GM, he will drive the expansion of Simply Hired's performance-based advertising platform to help Canadian
Taylor Winfield Completes Searches for Good Technology
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Lynn Lucas as the new chief marketing officer and Dan Stoks as chief revenue officer at Good Technology. Ms. Lucas has extensive experience in working with leading technology organizations, having served most recently as VP for global collaboration marketing at Cisco Systems. Mr. Stoks previously served as vice
Survey Reveals Challenges Faced by Job Seekers
Monster has released new survey results detailing workers' views on the job market revealing that, while 79 percent of job seekers indicate confidence in finding a job within the next 12 months, 77 percent agree that it is more challenging to find a job compared to a year ago. Findings from the survey indicate that
Stephen-Bradford Search Announces Promotions
Executive search firm Stephen-Bradford Search has promoted managing director Linda Schaler to president. Ms. Schaler, who worked with several prominent advertising agencies prior to joining Stephen Bradford in 2001, will continue to be responsible for leading the firm’s advertising/media and marketing practices. Several other members of the firm have also acquired new titles, including Elyse
Eames Consulting Adds to Insurance Technology Division
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has added Ed Carr as a consultant within the firm’s insurance technology division. Mr. Carr has over five years recruitment experience and prior to joining Eames worked at Montash Associates and Stott & May, where he focused on contract and interim infrastructure recruitment within the financial services sector. Established in
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CFO for Whitney University System
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Flavio Barbosa as chief financial officer at Whitney University System. Mr. Barbosa joins Whitney from Magnesita Refractories in Sao Paolo, where he spent two and a half years as CFO and director, investor relations. Whitney provides services to top universities across Latin America to assist them in expanding
TalentWise Raises $25 Million in Funding
TalentWise, an employment screening solution provider that offers employment screening and onboarding solutions designed for human resources, staffing and recruiting professionals, has raised $25 million in funding. The financing was from a Seattle-based private equity investor group and will allow the company to further expand its product capabilities and scope of operations. “TalentWise is transforming
McDermott & Bull Adds to Consumer Products Search Team
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has added Scott K. Meyer as principal consultant. Mr. Meyer will be responsible for assisting in the expansion of McDermott & Bull’s consumer products and private equity practices. “We’re delighted to bring Scott’s world-class consumer products background and general management experience on board to McDermott & Bull,” said Chris Bull,
Sterling James and the Miles Partnership Form Affiliation
Executive search firms Sterling James and The Miles Partnership have joined their insurance practices via affiliation. The Miles Partnership was founded in 1996 by Miles Broadbent and recruits chairmen, non-executive directors, CEOs and CFOs and other executives at board level as well as senior management level reporting to the board.Sterling James is a New York-based
Greenwich Harbor Partners Finds CEO for Dial Global
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Paul Caine as chief executive officer of Dial Global. Mr. Caine formerly served as chief revenue officer of Time Inc. Dial Global is based in New York and is the largest independent syndicator of audio content in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners focuses on finding senior executives and board directors
Workday Announces Plans for Release in France and U.K.
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has announced plans to deliver Workday Payroll for U.K. and Workday Payroll for France. Designed to address the full spectrum of modern payroll needs, Workday Payroll is delivered in the cloud, making it possible for customers to automatically receive
ON Search Partners Grows its Staff
ON Search Partners has added Larry Ormsby as a partner. Mr. Ormsby will be based out of the firm’s Silicon Valley office, concentrating in recruiting chief financial officers for leading technology companies. Most recently, he was a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International and was a member of the firm's financial officer and technology practice.
The Cypress Group Fills Position for Spring Mountain Vineyard
Executive search firm The Cypress Group has placed Patrick Sullivan as technical director of vineyards and winemaking at Spring Mountain Vineyard. Mr. Sullivan comes to Spring Mountain from Rudd Winery where he was winemaker since 2007. At 845 acres, Spring Mountain Vineyard spans from 400 to 1,600 feet in elevation, has 8 soil series within
Reaching Talent Expands Recruitment Marketing Services
ReachingTalent, a recruitment research and marketing company, has unveiled a new line of services for organizations seeking to augment existing recruiting efforts with targeted candidate research and promotions saving valuable time and reducing overall recruiting expense. These services complement the core offering of ReachingTalent's sister company, Novotus, which provides end-to-end recruitment process outsourcing services. “What
SaaShr Partners with Xponent Employer Solutions
SaaShr, a Kronos Company, has announced that Xponent Employer Solutions, Inc. (Xponent), an Arizona-based human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider, has chosen SaaShr to s expand the services it offers to customers. By licensing SaaShr’s payroll, human resources, and time and attendance applications, Xponent now has the ability to provide Arizona employers with a one-stop shop
Battalia Winston Adds Partner to Healthcare Practice Group
Battalia Winston has added Debra Pollick as a partner within the firm's healthcare practice group. She will be based out of Denver and New York. Prior to joining Battalia Winston, Ms. Pollick was an executive vice president at DHR International. Earlier in her career, she was the founder of a retained healthcare search firm, Pollick
IRC Member Firm Expands
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) USA – Atlanta has expanded to become Roxboro Executive Search. Tula International, a specialized practice group with Roxboro, continues to work in the renewable energy, cleantech and advanced manufacturing sectors. “We’ve always been known for our customized executive search service,” said Bernard Vanderlande, Roxboro’s managing partner, and IRC joint
The Ropella Group Completes Search for Polysciences
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has placed Tatyana Abel as product development manager at Polysciences, Inc. Ms. Abel was previously senior formulation chemist at Botaneco. Polysciences is a manufacturer of fine and specialty chemical materials for industrial, consumer, academic research and biotechnology applications. The Ropella Group is a leading search firm serving the chemical
Cornerstone OnDemand Unveils Latest Enhancements
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a global leader in cloud-based talent management software solutions, has announced its latest enhancements to the Cornerstone Recruiting Cloud, including new capabilities for interview management, embedded video interviewing, mobile recruiting, cost tracking and background checks. Developed with recruiters, candidates and employees in mind, the Recruiting Cloud is natively social and fully integrated
DHR Names Financial Services Practice Leader
DHR International has added Carol Hartman as its financial services practice leader for North America; she will also lead the firm's CFO practice on the West Coast. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Hartman was a partner with Caldwell Partners and brings nearly 20 years of executive search experience to the firm. She specializes in the
Accelent Finds New CTO for Borderfree
Accelent, Inc. has placed Brian Dhatt as chief technology officer of Borderfree. Mr. Dhatt previously served as vice president of engineering and product at Jetsetter. The search was completed by John Boehmer, managing director, and Diane McIntyre, partner. “We chose Accelent on the back of an excellent set of references and, as such, our expectations
Talent Technology Corp. Changes Name to Talemetry
Talent Technology Corporation will now operate as Talemetry Inc., aligning its corporate identity more closely with its flagship talent generation product suite. As part of its brand identity, the company has also launched a new corporate website, http://www.talemetry.com and social media presence, anchored by its new blog, Talemetry Today and @talemetry on Twitter. The company
Monster and Adicio Enhance Partnership
Monster and Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, have expanded their expansion to facilitate access to the CareerCast Diversity Network. Through the alliance, Monster will send a feed of targeted postings to Adicio for distribution in the CareerCast Diversity Network. “Enhancing our relationship with Monster allows us both
RSR Partners Adds Controller
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Roger S. Pierce Jr. as its new controller. Mr. Pierce joins RSR Partners from Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, in San Francisco, where he served as a finance director responsible for financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and treasury and project accounting. Prior, he spent 27
IIC Partners Names Global Leader of Life Sciences
IIC Partners has appointed Mark Keech as the new global leader of its life sciences practice Group. Mr. Keech, who is a partner at IIC Partners' Sydney-based member firm de JAGER Executive Search, specializes in senior appointments within the life sciences sector throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining de JAGER, he was
Witt/Kieffer Finds COO For AFcell Medical
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has placed David Buche as chief operating officer for AFcell Medical, an innovator and designer of surgical birth tissue forms as marketed under its AmnioClear brand. John McLean, managing partner and global leader of Witt/Kieffer's life sciences practice, led the search. Mr. Buche previously held executive leadership positions at Integra Life
ADP Expands into Chile, Argentina and Peru with Acquisition
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Payroll S.A., a provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll and employee benefits services across Chile, Argentina and Peru. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Payroll S.A. maintains offices in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in Argentina and Lima, Peru. Payroll's solutions and technologies include core payroll,
Heidrick & Struggles Sale Rumors Confirmed
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has confirmed that it is exploring "strategic alternatives" about the possible sale of the company. The Financial Post, a Canadian publication, has reported that the private equity arm of The Blackstone Group is in discussions with publicly-traded Heidrick, the fourth largest global executive recruiter, to acquire the company
AltoPartners Adds Firms in Austria and Colombia to Its Alliance
AltoPartners has added Human Resources Solutions in Austria and Executive Connection in Colombia as its newest member firms. Human Resources Solutions has a particular focus on international development for global brands and on Austrian utilities and public institutions. Executive Connection concentrates on top management positions within the consumer goods, industrial, energy, technology and healthcare industries.
