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The Energists Strengthens Brookside Energy Leadership with Key CFO and Investor Relations Appointments
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area
Signium Expands into Athens, Greece
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded in Athens, Greece with the additions of Artemis Miropoulos and Dimitris Papanikitopoulos. They are the founders of Linkage, a SHRM company that offers leadership development resources focused on producing effective and purposeful leaders. “Artemis and Dimitris bring a depth of expertise and human understanding that resonates with Signium’s core values,” said Annelize van
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.
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
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?
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
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Colleges and Universities Rely on Search Firms to Find Leaders in Polarizing Times
Academic institutions continue to pump big fees into executive search firms nationwide. Many academic recruiting specialists say business, in fact, has never been better despite some sectors of executive search slowing over the past year. Even smaller recruiting outfits have multiple assignments running concurrently, all at the senior levels, and if there’s any slowdown coming
Spencer Ogden Opens First Canadian Office
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened its first Canadian office located in downtown Calgary. The latest expansion from Spencer Ogden marks the company’s second venture in the North American market this year. Matthew Bushell will serve as the director and the office will recruit for the local oil and gas and mining industries as well
Höchsmann & Company Adds New Partner
Executive recruiter Höchsmann & Company has added Jan-Eike Schumacher as a new partner. Mr. Schumacher previously served as global head of central services at GfK SE.Based in Germany, Höchsmann & Company KG is a HR consultancy and executive search firm operating in the domestic and international arena.
Trilogy Places HR Exec at Pharmanet/i3
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Sarajane N. Mackenzie as senior vice president of human resources for Pharmanet/i3, inVentiv Health’s clinical segment and s provider of clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies. Trilogy also recently recruited Duncan Harwood as chief human resources officer for inventive. Chuck
SaaS Capital Provides $1.5 Million in Funding to MBA Focus
SaaS Capital, a provider of debt financing for SaaS businesses, has provided a $1.5 million line of credit to MBA Focus. Based in Columbus, OH, MBA Focus is a provider of advanced recruitment technology that connects leading employers with the world’s top-ranked graduate business schools. For more than two decades, these school partners–and the companies
Heidrick & Struggles Announces Realignment
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced a realignment of the company's organizational structure and operating model. Three veteran Heidrick & Struggles consultants will now assume elevated regional leadership positions with expanded responsibilities, including managing growth and profitability across each region. The new regional leaders are: Jory Marino, Americas; Luis Urbano, Europe; and
IRC Elects Insight Group Co-Founder as Its New President
Malcolm Duncan, director of the Insight Group, has become the new president of IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC). Mr. Malcolm co-founded The Insight Group in 1994 and provides executive search and consulting services in the areas of government, professional services and with leading industrial companies. The firm is based in Australia. Speaking on his
Cejka Executive Search Retained by Methodist Health System
Cejka Executive Search has been selected by Methodist Health System to lead a national search for a new chief academic officer. Guided by the founding principles of life, learning and compassion, Methodist Health System provides quality, integrated healthcare to improve and save the lives of North Texans. Cejka Search is a nationally recognized physician recruiting,
Kelly Services Partners with Cezanne
Kelly Services’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region has announced a partnership with Cezanne whereby the company will pilot its human resource information system within Kelly’s EMEA headquarters. Cezanne is a global HR and talent management software company headquartered in the U.K. The company’s focus is to provide flexible, people-centered solutions that improve the
Darwin Recruitment Opens in Zurich
IT & telecoms recruiting specialist Darwin Recruitment has opened a new office based in Zurich. The company has plans to add a presence in eight core territories within the next three years. Darwin has been serving the Swiss market from the U.K. for 12 years and already has a well-developed client base. “We are delighted
PageGroup Extends Search Capabilities in Marketing Sector
Recruitment consultancy PageGroup has increased the capability of its executive search brand in the marketing and communications sector by appointing Antony Marchant to the newly created position of director. Mr. Marchant will work exclusively in the senior marketing recruitment space, managing recruitment assignments of salaries at £100,000 and above, in a bid to provide a
Accelent Fills Post for Yodle
Accelent, Inc. has placed Dafna Sarnoff as vice president of online marketing at Yodle. Previously, Ms. Sarnoff served as VP of product management and marketing at Wolters Kluwer, a global information services and publishing company. Yodle provides local businesses with a simple and affordable way to promote their services and generate new leads using internet
Infor to Handle HR Systems for State of South Dakota
Infor, a provider of business application software, has confirmed that the State of South Dakota has implemented Infor Enwisen Global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to accompany its existing Infor Lawson Enterprise Financial Management system and manage all aspects of human resources. “Infor Enwisen HCM is a unique, unified platform that enables a comprehensive view
Vetted Solutions Strengthens Recruiting Staff
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Catherine Lux Fry as director of recruiting. Ms. Fry is an experienced association executive who most recently served as program director, career services and endorsed programs, for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In this position, she oversaw marketing, strategic direction, and management of
Boyden Names Managing Director in Poland
Boyden has named Zbigniew Plaza as managing partner of Boyden Poland. Mr. Plaza brings nearly 20 years of experience in placing CEOs and C-level executives in the industrial, consumer & retail, and technology sectors. "Zbigniew will be a great asset to our clients in Poland and to our Boyden global team," said Gerhard Raisig, chairman
Harris Search to Lead Search for UNC Charlotte
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been selected by UNC Charlotte to lead its search for a vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. UNC Charlotte is a public research university located in Charlotte offering 19 doctoral, 62 master’s and 90 bachelor’s degree programs through nine colleges. Founded in 1997, Harris Search Associates
Jobscience Releases Executive Search App
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has announced Jobscience Recruiting Executive Search Edition, the first executive search application with social and mobile recruiting capabilities. The solution brings clients and candidates to the center of the process, while connecting key recruitment and hiring processes through a seamless combination of client relationship management (CRM), candidate engagement and tracking,
Amrop Adds Four New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Tim Kemp and Bernard Perry as partners in London, Anne de la Rochebrochard as a partner in Paris and Pavel Stejskal as a partner in Prague. Mr. Kemp has a background in HR and HR transformation across a range of industries including financial services, life sciences, oil and
Harvey Hohauser & Associates Grows Not-For-Profit Team
IIC Partners member firm Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A) has expanded its not-for-profit team with the appointment of Ashley Picklo as manager, candidate development. “Non-profit work is vital, especially to communities with stressed local governments struggling to provide basic civic services,” said Todd Hohauser, president and COO of HH&A. “Ashley brings a keen understanding of
Spencer Stuart to Lead CFO Search for Interline Brands
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Interline Brands, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. John A. Ebner, Interline's current CFO, has informed the board of directors of his desire to leave the company to pursue new opportunities closer to his family. Interline Brands is a distributor
Halogen Selected by SGT
SGT, an engineering and aerospace contractor, has selected the Halogen Talent Management Suite to drive its talent management programs in support of a high performance culture. With Halogen’s solutions, SGT is able to share talent data seamlessly across all processes including its performance, learning, recruiting and succession programs. “SGT fosters a strong entrepreneurial and high
Right Executive Search Expands Services
Right Executive Search LLC (RES), a recruiting partner to many top employers in the New York tri-state area, has added staff and expanded services to offer private career coaching to individual job-seekers. The expansion enables RES’ executive search professionals to counsel and assist individuals with their job searches and career goals in all disciplines, whether
eQuest Launches “Big Data For HR” Service
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has announced that its Big Data Division is launching Big Data for HR, a new consulting service designed to give customers a competitive edge in candidate sourcing and selection. The service leverages the real-time analysis that enables companies to hire the right people at the
Nosal Partnes Finds CFO For Fallbrook Technologies
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed John K. Penver as chief financial officer at Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Mr. Penver was previously VP of finance, CFO and secretary at Active Power, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and John Morrow, senior partner, at Nosal Partners. Fallbrook Technologies Inc. is a
Monster Employment Index Up Seven Percent
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, grew seven percent on annual basis in November. Retail trade (up 16 percent) leads all sectors in annual growth, while real estate and rental and leasing sector continued
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
ADP Selected By Mercy Medical Center
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has been selected by Mercy Medical Center (MMC), a full service medical center delivering a comprehensive range of health services, for use of ADP Vantage HCMSM as its human capital management solution. ADP will provide MMC with a centralized, fully unified human resource, payroll, time
DavenportMajor Finds New President For Ferring Research Institute
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Dr. Keith James as the new president of Ferring Research Institute. Dr. James formerly served as a VP at Pfizer. Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a private, research-driven specialty biopharmaceutical company active in global markets. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
Saba Strenghtens Finance Team
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has appointedMichael Shahbazian as interim chief financial officer. Mr. Shahbazian joins Saba from PDF Solutions where he served as the company’s interim CFO and VP of finance from March 2012 to May 2012 and from June 2011 through December 2011. “Michael has over 30 years of
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
EMA Partners Opens Miami Office
EMA Partners International has opened a new office in Miami and named Luis Pedemonte as its managing partner. Mr. Pedemonte, who had previously operated his own firm, has an extensive background as a search practitioner in technology, digital marketing and consumer markets. He is joined by Mark Young, a seasoned executive recruiter with more than
Morgan Samuels Adds New Principal
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has added Diane Gilley as a principal. Ms. Gilley was previously a senior associate with Heidrick & Struggles and a member of that firm's global technology and chief information officer practice groups. Prior to that, she was a senior associate and principal with Korn/Ferry International’s advanced technology practice.
