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DSG Global Appoints Chief People Officer
DSG Global has named Jenny Sade as chief people officer. In this role, she will lead the firm’s people and culture strategy—supporting talent acquisition, operations, and business strategy—as DSG Global continues to scale its impact across industries and geographies. “Jenny’s rare ability to see the potential in every leader and organization makes her an invaluable
Beecher Reagan Adds Partner
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has expanded with the addition of Raj Kapoor as a partner. “Join us in welcoming Raj Kapoor as a partner at Beecher Reagan,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “With more than 25 years of recruitment experience—including 19 years in retained executive search—Raj specializes in placing partners, managing directors, and
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Value of Strong Portfolio Leadership During the Holding Period
Private equity firms typically seek candidates with a combination of strong academic credentials, relevant work experience, and a demonstrated interest in finance and investing. Hunt Scanlon Media recently sat down with Tim Tolan is founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group and Tim Russell, managing partner of the firm to discuss hiring talent
The AGA Group to Provide Recruiting Services to Federal Government
Executive recruiting company, The AGA Group, has been awarded a GSA Schedule 738X contract and is now certified to supply professional staffing services to the Federal Government. Acknowledging the growth in federal spending through the GSA, The AGA Group has placed their staffing and recruiting services on the government’s electronic ordering system, GSA Advantage. “We’re
Caldwell Partners Fills Board Seat
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has announced the appointment of Paul Daoust as a director of the company's board to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of David A. Lewis. Mr. Daoust is a recognized leader in the human resource consulting, technology and insurance industries. He currently sits on the board
Mediatum Switzerland Adds Senior Partner
MediatumGmbH Switzerland, an executive search firm specialized in life science, has added Detlef Krawinkel as a senior partner. Mr. Krawinkel brings a successful history of increasingly broad operational and functional roles at the above country level. He has a track record of building and leading successful pharmaceutical & biotech platforms and a broad knowledge of
KFA Search to Lead Search for BioFlorida
KFA Search has been selected by BioFlorida to lead in a search for new president and CEO to direct the statewide trade association’s programs and advocacy initiatives. This follows the departure of former CEO Russell Allen to Georgia Bio. BioFlorida is the voice of Florida’s bioscience industry, representing more than 3,000 companies and research organizations
Ceridan Chosen by Oliver & Bonacini For HR Tool
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has announced that Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants has gone live with Dayforce Payroll, Workforce Management, Benefits and Human Resources. Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants is recognized as one of Canada’s leading fine dining restaurant companies and is poised for further expansion. “The
Witt/Kieffer Strengthens Educational Leadership Council
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Daniel Fogel, former president of the University of Vermont, to its education leadership council. The council comprises former college and university presidents who provide consultative support for presidential transitions. Dr. Fogel has also joined the firm’s higher education and not-for-profit practices as of-counsel. “Dr. Fogel has an invaluable first-hand
Morgan Samuels Appoints Chief Human Capital Officer
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has named Soheila Ataei as chief human capital officer. In this newly created role, Ms. Ataei will be responsible for all aspects of the firm's internal human capital function and will oversee operational performance. Janice DiPietro, president of Morgan Samuels, said, “Soheila is a brilliant human capital professional
IHRIM Welcomes New Executive Committee
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has announced the 2013 executive committee of the board of directors. Those elected to the executive committee are as follows: chairman of the board: Kevin Carlson, Ph.D., associate professor of management, Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business; vice chairman: Damon Lovett, HRIP, HR systems consultant, Baylor Healthcare
Boyden Strengthens Global Financial Services Practice
Boyden has added Kate Quinn as a managing director in New York in the firm’s global financial services practice. Ms. Quinn recruits for C-level and senior executives for global investment banks, insurance companies, asset managers and hedge funds. In addition, she consults closely with clients on organizational mapping, business and professional assessments, compensation and market
Lumesse Names CEO
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has appointed Thomas Volk as its chief executive officer. Mr. Volk is an enterprise technology executive with a considerable track record. He started his career with HP in Germany and the U.K. before moving to the U.S. More recently, Mr. Volk has been leading Dell’s commercial
Braswell Nees Group Fills Sales Position for Dialogic
Braswell Nees Group has recruited Bill Crank as senior vice president of worldwide sales and services for Dialogic. Mr. Crank has served in a variety of senior sales roles in the telecommunications and wireless industries during his career, including positions at Metaswitch, Ubiquity, Jetstream and CI Wireless. Dialogic is a provider of products and technologies
Kronos Releases New Workforce Management Tools
Kronos Incorporated has announced new mobile applications for webTA, a workforce management solution that automates the tracking and management of U.S. federal government workers. Kronos also announced two additional products within the webTA solution, both of which provide enhanced data capture functionality. These new Kronos offerings are designed to help federal government agencies further control
AltoPartners Adds New Partners in China, Germany and Turkey
AltoPartners has added Foster Partners in China, Jack Russell Consulting in Germany and MKG & Partners in Turkey as its newest partners. Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours, chairman of AltoPartners, said: “In welcoming these new partners into our alliance, we are strengthening our partnership and offering our clients additional global reach and local experience – a truly compelling
DHR Grows Staff In India
DHR International has named Joylyn Largo-Afonso as executive vice president in the firm’s technology, telecom, and professional services practice in India. She is based in the firm’s Mumbai office. Ms. Largo-Afonso began her career with HSBC Mumbai and had a brief stint with Coca-Cola, before joining Korn/Ferry International in India in 1997, where she worked
Hulce Associates Completes Search for CyrusOne
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Patricia McBratney as vice president and controller for CyrusOne. Ms. McBratney is a former senior manager at Deloitte. Colleen Hulce has recruited two other members of the senior management team and also recruited Gary Wojateszek to the CFO role at Cincinnati Bell, the parent company of CyrusOne, where
Talent Technology Corp. Joins SuccessFactors Partner Program
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has joined SuccessFactors Partner Program as a SuccessSolution partner. The partnership enables SuccessFactors recruiting customers to extend the solution with key elements of the Talemetry Talent Generation software suite. “Talent Technology is excited to deliver a customized Talemetry
Korn Ferry Acquires PDI Ninth House
Korn/Ferry International has completed its acquisition of Minneapolis-based PDI Ninth House, a provider of leadership solutions. “We are pleased to announce the completion of Korn/Ferry’s acquisition of PDI Ninth House, a partnership that combines two of the top brands in talent management,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn/Ferry International. “PDI Ninth House brings to
Caldwell Partners Announces CFO Transition
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has announced that Karen Richards, the company's chief financial officer, has decided to retire. Ms. Richards joined Caldwell Partners in 1992. "Throughout her 20 years of service to Caldwell Partners, Karen has been a key part of the company's growth and success," said John N. Wallace, chief
WinterWyman Expands HR Recruiting Services
Recruitment firm WinterWyman has announced the expansion of service capabilities in New York to include human resources contract staffing. “It is with great pleasure that WinterWyman announces we are adding HR contract staffing to our suite of services in the Manhattan marketplace,” said Scott Ragusa, president of WinterWyman contract staffing. “This growth is the result
Accelent Finds New COO For Cybersettle
Accelent, Inc. has recruited Alan Hurwitz as chief operating officer for Cybersettle, Inc. Mr. Hurwitz previously served as chief financial officer at eWayDirect. Cybersettle is a leader in accelerated dispute resolution. The firm’s PayMD solution is an innovative and proprietary online settlement and payment system for healthcare providers. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and
Horton International USA Acquired by Marcum Group
Horton International USA has been acquired by the Marcum Group. The firm will continue to operate under the Horton International name. Horton International USA is headquartered in West Hartford, CT and is the U.S. partner of Horton International, a global retained executive search organization with more than 40 offices throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and
Diversified Search Names General Counsel
Diversified Search has named Anthony J. Frick as its vice president and general counsel. Mr. Frick was previously at Dechert LLP, an international law firm, where he focused his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate finance and public company reporting and governance issues. "We are delighted to welcome Tony, who will take
Pepin Consulting Grows Staff
Human capital consulting firm Pepin Consulting has added Kelli Cruz as managing director in San Francisco. She will oversee Pepin’s expanding human capital planning practice and the design and implementation of specialized talent management solutions. Ms. Cruz brings human capital management knowledge for advisory firms from her experiences at Schwab Advisor Services where she pioneered
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits EVP for Estrella TV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Judy Kenny as executive vice president of network sales and marketing for Estrella TV at Liberman Broadcasting. Ms. Kenny is a media veteran who has held senior sales roles at Univision, MyNetwork TV, Zoom and ABC. LBI is the largest privately held, Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States based on
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 —
