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BroadView Talent Partners Seeking Chief Development Officer for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has been tapped by Community Shelter Board to help recruit a chief development officer. The firm is looking for a bold, mission-driven executive who transforms generosity into lasting impact. As the architect of Community Shelter Board’s philanthropic strategy, the CDO leads with vision, influence, and heart, mobilizing the resources, relationships, and culture that power
How Courage Shapes the Leaders of Tomorrow
What defines a great leader? Qualities like experience, intelligence, charisma, and authenticity often top the list—and with good reason, as each plays a meaningful role. But in a climate of constant change, executive search consultants say that one trait stands out: courage. It enables tough decisions, supports calculated risks, and drives the willingness to challenge legacy
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Kelly to Acquire Motion Recruitment Partners
Global specialty talent solutions provider Kelly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (MRP), from Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT. Under the terms of the agreement, Kelly will acquire MRP for $425 million in cash to be paid at close, with additional earnout potential
Workday Posts Large Revenue Gains
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues of $107.6 million, an increase of 72 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Subscription revenues stood at $81.1 million, a gain of 92 percent from same period last year. Net loss per basic and
Korn Ferry Whitehead Mann. Appoints Managing Director
Korn/Ferry International has named Sonamara Jeffreys as managing director of Korn/Ferry Whitehead Mann. Ms. Jeffreys will be responsible for leading the firm's U.K. operations, as well as retaining her existing responsibilities as regional leader of Korn/Ferry's global financial services market for EMEA. "Sonamara's successful track record as a senior search consultant, coupled with her management
Diversified Search Fills Board Seats for Comfort Systems
Diversified Search has recruited Constance Skidmore and Vance Tang as new members of the board of directors at Comfort Systems USA, Inc. Ms. Skidmore is a seasoned financial expert who served as partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers for over two decades, including a term on its board. Mr. Tang served as president and CEO of the U.S.
Adicio Launches New Career Sites
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has announced the launch of several new job boards and motors classified sites. New careers sites launched using Adicio’s online classified technology include eCareer/OpenReq.com, HireaHero.org,Military1.com, LocalJobs.com, RecruitDisability.com and GlassCeiling.com. The new motors sites are Yakima Herald, Oklahoman, and High Point Enterprise/NCCarz.com. Rick
Workday Posts Large Revenue Gains
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues were $72.6 million, an increase of 99 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Net loss for the quarter was $41.3 million, compared to a net loss of $19.7 million in the Q3 of fiscal
Green Park Makes Three Additions to Its Staff
U.K.-based Green Park has announced three new additions to its staff. Stephanie Campbell joins the firm from Veredus to work across the commerce and industry sectors with a particular focus on developing Green Park’s retail and consumer offering. John McLaughlin, formerly managing director at Bespoke Interim, joins to focus on expanding the firm’s manufacturing practice.
Baltimore, Indianapolis, Miami and San Diego Show Hiring Losses
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, lost 8.1 points in November, dropping to 100.3, which is 3.2 points below November 2011, and 5.6 below a year ago. Baltimore was the biggest loser in November, with a decrease of 13 percent over last month. In other disappointing news, Indianapolis lost 8%, Miami
HireRight Forms Alliance with PeopleAdmin
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has announced a new integration with PeopleAdmin, a provider of on-demand talent management solutions for higher education and government, designed to streamline the recruitment and employment background check process. The integration enables customers to order, track and manage their employment screening processes directly from PeopleAdmin SelectSuite.
Bialla/Signium to Lead Board Search for Levi Strauss
Bialla/Signium has been selected Levi Strauss & Co. to lead in its search for new board members. Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s largest branded apparel companies and the global leader in jeanswear, marketing its products in more than 110 countries worldwide. Bialla & Associates has been handling senior management recruitment assignments
Jack Welch Management Institute and Udemy Form Partnership
The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University and Udemy, an online education marketplace, have formed a strategic partnership to offer online leadership development solutions available through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provider. The Jack Welch Management Institute applies the celebrated management practices of Fortune magazine’s “Manager of the Century,” and combines real-world instruction
Boyden Adds Managing Director in NY Office
Boyden has added Andrew Reese as a managing director in its New York office. Mr. Reese will play a key role in recruitment of C-level and senior executives within financial services, including companies specializing in wealth management, asset management and private equity. In addition, he will offer companies and candidates his knowledge in compensation, negotiation
Spencer Ogden Pens Office in Hong Kong
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Hong Kong, its second office opening in Asia this year. Heading the company’s new office is ex-Hays China director Emma Charnock, who will extend the firm’s reach into China’s energy trading, energy finance, power generation, oil and gas, renewables, nuclear and mining sectors. David Spencer-Percival,
Accelent Completes Search for Endurance International Group
Accelent, Inc. has placed Andy Zimmerman as vice president of product marketing at Endurance International Group. Mr. Zimmerman previously served as the chief marketing officer at Brainshark. Endurance International is a provider of hosting, domains and online solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and integration firm which serves technology
Futurestep Adds VP, Government Solutions
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has added Charlie Eye as vice president, government solutions in Reston, Virginia. Mr. Eye brings more than two decades of defense industry recruiting experience to the firm. In 1994, he founded Employer Services Corporation (ESC) in the Washington, DC area, placing recruitment consultants for local
IIC Partners Makes Appointments With Its Energy Practice Group
IIC Partners has assigned Jane Christopherson as its new energy practice group leader, and Kartik Kumar as her new deputy. Ms. Christopherson, who is a partner at IIC Partners’ London-based member firm the Curzon Partnership, specializes in senior technical appointments within the energy and natural resources sectors. Mr. Kumar is a partner with Cambridge Management
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Bruce Kleinman as vice president, product marketing at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Most recently, Mr. Kleinman was corporate vice president of platform marketing at Xilinx. “Changing an industry and how they approach customers requires a team with broad-based skills and knowledge. Bruce is uniquely
Interview: International Executive Search Federation Founder Discusses State of Executive Search
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF)is a retained executive search group with 130 offices in 40 countries. Mark Geary is founder and Global President of the organization. The Federation also has three Regional Presidents coordinating each of IESF's regions: Americas (Normand Lebeau), Europe – Africa (Jacob Hoekstra), AsiaPac – Middle East (Vivek Ahuja). IESF has
Egon Zehnder To Post 18 Percent U.S. Revenue Rise
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder International is expected to report an 18 percent revenue rise in the U.S. for it's fiscal year ending October 31, 2012 when it releases its year-end results in late January despite the fact that the American economy, and hiring generally, remains sluggish. Whether this burst of growth is enough
Millennium Search Adds New Senior Recruiter
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm, has added Richard Moss as a senior executive recruiter. Mr. Moss has over 20 years of experience as a search professional, with a background that includes technical, trading and marketing roles. He joins the Millennium Search team after running his own boutique recruiting firm that specialized in technology recruiting
Preng & Associates Retained vy Simba Energy
Houston-based executive search firm Preng & Associates has been retained by Simba Energy, Inc. to bolster Simba’s technical and professional team. Hassan Hassan, managing director, operations, stated: “Simba is a fast moving exploration company with a challenging workload. To date, we have been under- staffed and in order to achieve our objectives, additional technical and
eQuest and TheLadders Form Partnership
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, through a partnership with TheLadders, will open a free job-delivery gateway for its customers to post unlimited jobs to the online job-matching service. eQuest customers also will receive unrestricted access to search resumes. With its recently announced Passport program, a free recruitment solution enabling employers
BlueSteps Partners with 85 Broads
BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), has formed a partnership with 85 Broads, a global women’s network whose mission is to generate professional and social value for its members. BlueSteps will offer members of 85 Broads career management tools and services developed for executives, connecting them with AESC
Kenexa Records 19 Percent Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $92.1 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, a 19 percent increase from revenues of $77.2 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders, was $9.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $6.3
Ultimate Software Selected by the Texas Rangers
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has been selected by the Texas Rangers Baseball, LLC, a 2,000-employee professional baseball team based in Arlington, TX, to improve hiring efficiencies with its UltiPro service. “Now with UltiPro Recruitment, applicants are completing forms online, and we are reducing paper usage and improving the
Work&Partners Retained by Electronic Ink
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been selected by Electronic Ink to lead in a search for a new senior vice president of business development. Electronic Ink is an international design consultancy firm, which uses a unique research and design process, creating systems, software, and experiences that balance business objectives with human contexts. Founded in 2002,
Caldwell Partners Posts 5.5 Percent Revenue Drop
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2012 fourth quarter revenues of $8.85 million, down 5.5 percent compared to $9.37 million the prior year. Revenues from U.S. operations represent 66 percent of the fourth quarter total, decreasing five percent from the comparable period of 2011. Fourth quarter net earnings after tax represented
Simply Hired Appoints Former Yahoo! Exec as CEO
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has appointed James Beriker as president and CEO. Mr. Beriker, who recently led targeting and performance businesses at Yahoo!, brings 20 years of proven success in scaling technology companies at every stage of growth. He previously served as president and CEO of Dapper, Efficient
Dowd Associates to Lead CFO Search For Unger Global Companies
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been retained by Unger Global Companies to lead in its search for a chief financial officer. Unger Global Companies is a privately held global manufacturer of professionally engineered cleaning tools and cleaning solutions. An international company with offices and manufacturing facilities in the United States and Germany, Unger now provides
Talent Q Strengthens Management Team
Talent Q, a talent management specialist, has appointed Sean Howard as managing director international. Mr. Howard will further develop the Talent Q brand internationally and he will oversee the company’s growth outside of the U.K., by managing the existing relationships and by creating new ventures and partnerships in developing markets. Talent Q currently has operations
NorthgateArinso Partners with SuccessFactors
NorthgateArinso (NGA), a global provider of HR systems and services, and SuccessFactors, a leader in on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, have formed a strategic alliance. The partnership will provideSuccessFactorsEmployee Central customers with a pre-built integration to euHReka, NGA’s global HR & payroll platform, which offers cloud-based payroll services in more than 100 countries.Employee
J. C. Wilson Associates Fills Wealth Management Position for U.S. Bank
J. C. Wilson Associates, a San Francisco-based recruiting firm, has recruited Michael Millman as senior vice president and wealth management advisor at U. S. Bank, the private client reserve in San Francisco. Mr. Millman was previously an SVP and wealth advisor at Wells Fargo Private Bank. J.C. Wilson Associates was founded in mid-2002 and specializes
