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Improving Employee Performance — Reviews With Real Impact
As organizations confront a tougher operating climate and rising expectations on leaner teams, many are taking a hard look at how they keep people engaged and performing at their best. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, after several years of gains, last year saw global employee engagement fall to 21 percent. When
McCormack+Kristel Seeking President for Resource Center
Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Resource Center to lead in its search for a president. The newly created president position has been developed at a critical period in Resource Center’s evolution. Following exponential revenue and staff growth, as well as unprecedented programmatic expansion, the Center is strategically enhancing its leadership team to prepare
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.
Understanding Executive Search Pricing
Executive search pricing can vary widely based on several factors, including the complexity of the search, the level of the position being filled, and the specific services offered by the search firm, recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media. Generally, firms charge a retainer fee, which is a percentage of the estimated first-year compensation for the position.
Sanford Rose San Diego Expands with Acquisition in San Francisco
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has announced the acquisition of the life science firm’s San Francisco practice, Sanford Rose Associates – San Francisco, originally established in 1999. The company’s new name will be Sanford Rose Associates – Toft Group and will specialize in placing life sciences executives into personalized medicine, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic
Myers Mcrae Fills Position for Piedmont College
Executive search firm Myers McRae has placed Amy Amason as vice president for advancement at Piedmont College. Ms. Amason comes to Piedmont from Georgia College and State University, where she has served as VP for external relations and University Advancement since 2004. Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution and also
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Chicago and New York Offices
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added two new partners: Patricia Coleman joins the firm's life sciences practice in Chicago and Jeff Cohn joins the leadership consulting practice in New York. Ms. Coleman brings more than 25 years of executive search and professional services experience with an emphasis on the life sciences industry
Cook Associates Places CFO at Ferrara Candy Company
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Stephen Bowater as chief financial officer of Ferrara Candy Company. The search was led by Cook CEO Mary Kier. Most recently, Mr. Bowater served as CFO at Decision Insight Information Group, a TPG Capital portfolio company. Ferrara Candy Company was formed in June 2012 via the merger of
America’s Job Exchange Partners with HRsoft
HRsoft and America’s Job Exchange (AJE) have formed a partnership to automate the ability to have job postings listed on hundreds of career sites across the country. HRsoft’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) clients can now use the America’s Job Exchange solution to automatically distribute open positions to hundreds of career sites and sources. The service
G&A Partners Expands into Colombia
G&A Partners, a Texas-based HR outsourcer and Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has expanded its operations into Colombia to service U.S. clients operating in that country. G&A has established a new entity, G&A Partners Colombia SAS, with offices in Bogota to provide payroll and human resource services to U.S. companies that, as a result of the
Koltin Consulting Group Adds to Chicago Office
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has added Ryan Prepelica as a director in Chicago. In his new role, Mr. Prepelica will develop client focused recruiting strategies and lead search execution across a wide range of industries, including professional services and private equity. He previously
Lonergan Partners Fills Position for NXP Semiconductors
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Jacob Alamat as general manager of the microcontroller segment product line at NXP Semiconductors. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Prior to joining NXP, Mr. Alamat was general manager of Texas Instruments’ Single-core DSP business unit. “Jacob’s pragmatic and aggressive approach to growing markets will drive NXP’s
Managerial Hiring Improves to Five-Year High
Managerial hiring in May improved to a five-year high, and regions sorely needing good job market news got it, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. A 3.5-point gain bumped the index to 118.4, its all-time high since its introduction in 2008. The current score is also 20.9 points above
Buck Consultants Strengthens Staff
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has named Lindsay Scott leader of its global survey team and principal in its Knowledge Resource Center. He is based in Atlanta. An entrepreneur who has developed customized solutions for clients in a variety of industry settings, Mr. Scott previously founded and
CareerSMITH Adds New VP in Houston
Executive search firm CareerSMITH has added Jeff Kapustka as a new vice president in its Houston office. In his new role, Mr. Kapustka will be actively involved in client management and search execution across a wide range of market sectors, including energy and oil and gas, for clients engaged in engineering and construction as well
The Devine Group and DATIS Form Alliance
The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services, and DATIS, a supplier of position control based human resource management and payroll processing software-as-a-service (SaaS), have formed a strategic alliance. The partnership will focus integrating the pre-employment assessments and employee developmental tools from The Devine Group with DATIS’ recruiting and talent management software solution.
PFM Executive Search to Lead CEO Search for Destination BC
Executive search firm PFM Executive Search has been chosen by Destination BC to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Destination BC is an industry-led Crown corporation that works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate marketing at the international, provincial, regional and local levels. Founded in 1992, PFM
Kronos and SuccessFactors Join Forces
Kronos Incorporated and SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, have joined forces. The partnership will help deliver on integrated workforce management, human resources, payroll, and talent management offerings in the cloud. “SuccessFactors offers an end-to-end portfolio, from recruit to retire, integrating recruiting, learning, goals, performance management, compensation and analytics with
L3S Partnership Adds Managing Partner
Paris-based L3S Partnership has added Hugues Petit as a new managing partner and associate director. Mr. Petit was previously a senior partner at Euromedica specializing in the life sciences sector. Prior to that, he was a senior partner at InterSearch. L3S Partnership is a global consulting firm focused of human resources and executive search specializing
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CFO Search for Sterling Construction Company
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Sterling Construction Company, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Elizabeth D. Brumley, the company’s current EVP, CFO, treasurer, controller and chief accounting officer has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities. Sterling is a heavy civil construction company that
Insperity Launches Recruiting Management Solution
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched Insperity Automated Recruitment Management Solution powered by BrightMove, an employee recruitment software firm. The software solution gives companies access to advanced Web-based search and social networking tools, easy-to-use career portals and fully integrated candidate screening tools to discover the best talent available.
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has appointed Dr. Heiri Gugger as managing director of the firm's new office in Research Triangle Park, NC. The firm will support North Carolina's agribusiness and biotechnology sectors both locally and globally. Dr. Gugger brings a broad spectrum of executive experience across the global life science and industrial sectors. As CEO, he
Recruiting Industry Sees Seven Percent Rise in New Searches Started
The first quarter of 2013 saw a seven percent quarter-on-quarter rise in the number of new executive searches started and a two percent increase in worldwide search industry revenues, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). North America held the greatest share of regional executive search activity in the
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to San Francisco and Palo Alto Offices
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has made two additions to its West Coast operations: to the San Francisco office Sofie Qiao has been named as executive director of the healthcare sector, and Max Zuckerman has been named as associate in the technology sector based in Palo Alto. Ms. Qiao joins the
Morgan Samuels Appoints VP of Client Services
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has named Marie Martini as vice president of client services. Since 2007, Ms. Martini served as the executive director of executive recruiting of the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). Prior to this role, she was a senior talent acquisition partner at The Coca-Cola Company. "We're excited to
Spencer Stuart Assists AmCham Shanghai in its Search for a New President
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has assisted The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) in hiring Kenneth Jarrett to serve as the Chamber's new president. Mr. Jarrett joins the Chamber from APCO Worldwide, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs consultancy, where he served as chairman for Greater China for the past five years. The
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Mixed Results
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $103 million in the first quarter, down 3.3 percent from $106.5 million a year ago. The revenue decline was primarily driven by an $8.1 million decline in Europe, partially offset by $5.6 million of revenue from Senn Delaney, which the company
Caldwell Partners Adds New Partner to Calgary Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Sean McLean as partner in its Calgary office. This addition strengthens the firm’s all important capabilities in the oil and gas sectors. Mr. McLean joins Caldwell Partners from Conroy Ross Partners Ltd, where he led the executive search practice in Calgary, Edmonton and Regina. "We
Ferneborg Group Finds CEO for CHP 11-99 Foundation
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Stephen W. Harrington as the new executive director and chief executive officer for The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation. Mr. Harrington most recently served St. Margaret Episcopal School as executive director of advancement. Visionary civic leader Bob Weinberg founded The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation in 1982
DirectEmployers Partners with Jobipedia.org
DirectEmployers Association has partnered with jobipedia.org, a website that provides an online job portal in addition to personal, free and timely answers about job searches and the workplace directly from active company recruiters. Members of HR Policy Association, representing over 340 chief human resource officers of America’s largest companies, created Jobipedia.org. HR Policy Association members
Nosal Partners Founder Convicted of Stealing Trade Secrets
Executive recruiter David Nosal, 55, founding chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Nosal Partners LLC, has been convicted of all charges in a six-count indictment by a federal jury that found that Mr. Nosal conspired to gain unauthorized access to the computer system of his former employer, Korn/Ferry International, and to illegally obtaining its trade
CTPartners Posts 10 Percent Q1 Revenue Decline
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter revenues of $29.2 million, a 10 percent drop from $32.4 million in the prior year’s first quarter. North American revenue decreased 13.4 percent to $17.4 million; EMEA was essentially flat at $6.7 million; Asia Pacific revenue dipped by a third, to $1.7 million compared to $2.6 million in
Careerminds Announces New Leadership Structure
Careerminds, a virtual outplacement firm, has announced a new leadership structure to oversee the company’s growth. Sabrina Basht, who has been with the company since 2011, has been appointed CEO. The current CEO and founder, Raymond Lee, will serve as chief product officer and expand his focus on ensuring that Careerminds continues to provide a
PeopleAnswers Selected by HoneyBaked
PeopleAnswers has inked a software licensing agreement with The Original HoneyBaked Ham Company of Georgia to use the PeopleAnswers HR-focused business solution in transforming the retailer’s recruiting process while increasing employee retention and performance in its 111 company-owned stores. By using PeopleAnswers, HoneyBaked is evolving its talent recruitment process from a paper-based model into a
Employer Flexible Acquires Channel Dynamix
Employer Flexible, a Houston-based HR, recruitment and IT solutions provider, has acquired integrated technology solutions company Channel Dynamix (CDX). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Employer Flexible's portfolio of service offerings by adding in-depth, proven tools that maximize business data: business analysis tools, interactive websites, and managed IT services. Known
