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Building a Safer AI Future Through Guardrails and Human Oversight
The swift advancement of AI is opening doors to fresh opportunities for innovation and growth. At the same time, these breakthroughs are giving rise to serious digital safety challenges. From AI-powered scams and realistic deepfakes to generative AI (GenAI) hallucinations, new risks are emerging that traditional quality assurance approaches can no longer effectively address. For
Marovi Launched by Veteran Executive Search Consultants
Founded by a team with more than four decades of executive hiring experience, Marovi has opened its doors in Atlanta. “Our intense commitment to this inadequately served hiring category includes intelligent software, expert services, and the right datasets built specifically for high-stakes executive recruitment,” said Matthew Mooney, co-founder. “It fills a critical gap in executive hiring,
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
A Look at How the Aging Workforce Has Positive Benefits
It’s a fact, the global workforce is aging. In Lithuania in 2024, for the first time more people will retire than enter the job market. Harvard Business Review found that in Germany, Japan, and Italy, the 55+ cohort accounts for 25 percent or more of the workforce, and according to a Bain & Company study,
PrincetonOne Merges with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc.
PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has merged with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc. The merger will broaden PrincetonOne’s southeastern U.S. market presence and further expand its team of dedicated recruitment professionals. Since 1996, Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach has provided management and executive-level recruiting services to meet the hiring
ChampionScott Partners Launches Digital Content and eLearning Practice
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has launched its digital content and eLearning practice. “Businesses, consumers and students will continue to access content online and the industry must be in a position to support the demand,” said CEO Geoff Champion. “ChampionScott Partners was an early adopter in this sector beginning in 2003 with our first client.
IRC Adds New Executive Board Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added San Diego-based Warren R. Carter (The QualiFind Group) as a new executive board member. The QualiFind Group is a multi-practice executive search and recruitment firm with branch offices, search consultants and research staff throughout the U.S. and Mexico. It has three separate practices, focused on agribusiness, food
JDG Associates Fills HR Post for CNA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Pearl Mihara as vice president of human resources at CAN, a not-for-profit research and analysis organization. Ms. Mihara formerly served as SVP of HR for Engility. As CNA’s vice president of HR, she has leadership and operating management responsibility for all HR and organizational effectiveness affairs, including
OneWire Releases Posts & Search Capabilities
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has announced the release of Post & Search, a tool that provides a seamless, easy-to-use entry point for finding skilled finance candidates. The new product combines the power of job posting with the control and accuracy of candidate search into a single product. Skiddy von Stade,
Hobbs & Towne Finds New CEO for ViSole Energy
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has placed Len Jornlin as chief executive officer of ViSole Energy. Mr. Jornlin is founder and CEO of Empower Energies LLC and a former senior executive at SunEdison LLC. Hobbs & Towne senior partner, Wes Goldstein, said:
Nearly One In Five Will Look for New Jobs in Coming Months
With the unemployment rate at the lowest it has been in more than three and a half years, employee confidence appears to be stabilizing. According to the Glassdoor Q4 Employment Confidence Survey, nearly half (48 percent) of employees (including those self-employed) expect their company's outlook to stay the same in the next six months —
PeopleFluent Adds New SVP Sales
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Gregg Monastiero as senior vice president of sales. In this position, Mr. Monastiero will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company’s Talent Management, Vendor Management and Workforce Planning and Analytics product lines in North America
Diversified Search Adds Healthcare Practice Leader
Diversified Search has added Martha C. Hauser as healthcare practice leader for the southern region based in Atlanta. Ms. Hauser’s executive search career accomplishments include opening the Atlanta office for Witt Kieffer in 1997 and serving as a regional director and a board member of the firm. She was also the regional industry specialist for
Sanford Rose Associates — Salt Lake City — Opens
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has expanded its footprint with the opening of Sanford Rose Associates – Salt Lake City. Peg Newman is president and founder of Qualified Associates, an established search firm with over two decades of history in recruitment in accounting & finance, construction & real estate, engineering, insurance, and oil
Martin Partners Fills Position for Cambridge International
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Augustin Loya as international sales director at Cambridge International. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Loya was the Latin America sales manager at Dorner Manufacturing Corp.Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
CareerCurve Acquires Robin Raybuck & Associates
CareerCurve LLC, a Cleveland-based career transition services throughout North America, has acquired Robin Raybuck & Associates. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robin Raybuck & Associates will significantly add to CareerCurve’s progress toward establishing a leading position in Northeast Ohio. The company, founded by Robin Raybuck, offers a comprehensive suite of career transition
Caldwell Partners Posts Q1 Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2013 first quarter revenues of $7.41 million, up two percent compared to $7.27 million the prior year. John N. Wallace, chief executive officer, stated: "Given the on-going economic uncertainty – particularly in the United States – clients continue to be cautious relative to human capital
Futurestep Grows Staff in North America
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Dennis Law as vice president of talent solutions in North America. He will focus on the maintenance and expansion of Futurestep's Talent Solutions Business. With over 18 years of global expertise in information technology and business management, Mr. Law will be responsible for
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Penford Corp.
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Gregory Keenan as vice president, business development – industrial ingredients at Penford Corporation. Mr. Keenan was previously VP of business development and engineering at Virent, Inc. The search was conducted by John Morrow, senior partner, and Baillie Parker, partner, at Nosal Partners LLC. Penford Corporation develops, manufactures and
ManpowerGroup Adds New General Counsel
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has named Richard Buchband as SVP, general counsel and chief legal officer. Mr. Buchband will lead the company’s overall legal strategy and function, as well as managing corporate governance and securities. He previously served as partner and associate general counsel for Accenture plc, a $28 billion consulting, technology services
Signium’s U.K. Partner Snowdon Tate Adds to Staff
Signium International has added Natalie Humphries to its U.K. partner Snowdon Tate as a director. Based in London, she will be a key part of Signium International’s global financial services practice, led by Alfonso Rebuelta. After several years in the art world, Ms. Humphries moved into financial services recruiting where she has focused on the
ON Search Partners Grows Industrial Practice
ON Search Partners has named Glenn G. Anderson as a partner and head of the international industrial practice in its Cleveland office. The new practice will specialize in small to mid-sized privately-held and private equity-backed businesses in the manufacturing and other industrial sectors, as well as larger publicly-traded corporations. Mr. Anderson will also be utilizing
Adico Launches New Career Center POWERJobs.com
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched career site, POWERJobs.com in conjunction with three of Washington, D.C.’s leading news organizations – POLITICO, WJLA and WTOP.POWERJobs.com will showcase opportunities in defense, energy, finance, government, health care and technology, as well as non-profit jobs. Select job listings will also
Trilogy Completes Search for InVentiv Health
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Sudipta Mitra as senior vice president of business development of strategic resourcing at inVentiv Health. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy.Mr. Mitra previously served as executive & sales leader, financial services BPO, for Accenture Outsourcing, where he was responsible for BPO transactions from
B.E. Smith Adds VP in Executive Search Division
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Laura Musfeldt as vice president for the firm’s executive search division. In her new role, Ms. Musfeldt will lead a team responsible for vetting and screening healthcare executives. Mark Madden, senior vice president of executive search at B. E. Smith, said: “Laura’s background in healthcare and her vast
DirectEmployers Partners with HonorGuard
DirectEmployers Association has entered into a new partnership with the HonorGuard Network (HGN) resulting in the addition of roughly 1.1 million jobs to the HGN Direct Jobs Database, a nationwide direct employer database of jobs offered to all U.S. military personnel, veterans, spouses, families and caregivers. Users can access the HGN Direct Jobs Database by
Buffkin Group Completes Assignment for Gannett
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Michael Sisk as vice president of revenues and sales excellence at Gannett Co. Mr. Sisk previously served as a VP at W.W. Grainger. Gannett is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations. The Buffkin Group
TheLadders Unveils Mobile Job Search Tools
TheLadders.com has announced a suite of mobile offerings to help bring the company’s more-than five million job seekers and 30,000 recruiters into the mobile age. The company also introduced a new product called “TheLadders Scout,” a proprietary, competitive-analysis tool. Job seekers on TheLadders now will be able to assess their competition for a job before
Witt/Kieffer Adds New Healthcare Recruiters
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added new consultants in response to health reform and the sector's increasing demand for management talent. Chris Corwin has joined the firm’s San Francisco Bay area office as an executive search consultant in its healthcare practice. Mr. Corwin has an extensive background in healthcare recruiting, particularly for high-profile C-suite placements,
Morgan Samuels Grows Private Equity Practice
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has named Todd Wyles as a partner. He will be responsible for managing the firm’s private equity practice. Mr. Wyles has over two decades of extensive experience within the financial services, human capital management, and operational consulting industries. Prior to joining Morgan Samuels, he served as director of
Bullhorn Inks Deals With Cititec and IT-Staffing
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has inked new contracts with U.K.-based technical recruiting specialist Cititec and Dutch recruiter IT-Staffing. The new Dutch contract is the recruitment software specialist’s first major move in the Benelux region. Peter Linas, Bullhorn’s international managing director, stated: “We are delighted to be
Economic Volatility Remains Top Concern of Global Executives
A majority of global executives share a neutral to positive attitude about the executive job market for 2013, according to the 2013 Global Executive Outlook Survey, BlueSteps, the career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Thirty-seven percent of global executives harbor a neutral perception about executive opportunities in 2013, while 36
TMP Worldwide Creates Four New International Partnerships
TMP Worldwide, the global digital recruitment advertising agency, has partnered withBrandJob Communications, Ltd. in Budapest, Compass Porter Novelli in Bogota and FutureToday in Russia. BrandJob is a full-service HR branding and marketing agency that specializes in marketing, creative development, public relations and internal communications. Compass Porter Novelli is a public relations and strategic communications agency
Lonergan Partners Places New CEO at MarkLogic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Gary Bloom as president and chief executive officer of MarkLogic. Mr. Bloom was previously the CEO and president at eMeter. “At Lonergan Partners, we work with clients to find them the right leadership for the opportunities and challenges they will face. Gary is a great example of how
Maxim Healthcare Services Names Head of Staffing Division
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., a provider of home healthcare, medical staffing, and wellness services, has appointed Jeremy Goldberg as its new vice president of Maxim Staffing Solutions (MSS). In his new role, he will have oversight of many of Maxim’s divisions including: Maxim Physician Resources, Timeline Recruiting, TravelMax, Reflectx Services, and Logix Healthcare Search Partners
