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Getting Ahead at Work When the Power Shifts to Employers
The balance of power in the workplace is shifting. After years of employee-driven change, companies are now tightening budgets, redefining priorities, and leaning on technology to do more with less. For professionals, this means career growth is no longer guaranteed by tenure or performance alone — it requires adaptability, visibility, and a clear strategy for
Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking Chief Information & Technology Officer for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) to lead in its search for a chief information and technology officer (CITO). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. The position offers an extraordinary platform to shape the college’s culture, strategy, and technology enterprise, positioning MassArt at the
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
How Search Firms are Winning Through M&A and Unlocking Value
Talk to just about any executive search firm founder today and the conversation does not take long to come around to the topic of mergers and acquisitions. Over the last five years, M&A activity across the executive recruiting sector has reached fever pitch. “Consolidation among competitors has been reshaping the industry unlike any previous time,”
Korn Ferry Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $210.3 million for the third quarter fiscal 2013, an eight percent increase compared to $194.6 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 47 percent (five percent excluding fee revenue from the recently acquired PDI Ninth House and Global Novations) and 17 percent
Amrop Grows with Five New Partners in EMEA and Asia
Global executive search firm Amrop has added five new search consultants to its team. Gökhan Bozkurt joins Amrop Turkey from TurkTelecom, where he held the role of EVP of human resources and then CEO. Kristian Kragøe joins the firm from McKinsey & Company in Stockholm and Oslo. At McKinsey, Ms. Kragøe was part of the
IIC Partners Adds Founder of JAGER Executive Search to Board
IIC Partners has assigned Kris de Jager to its board representing the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. de Jager, managing director and founder of Sydney-headquartered de JAGER Executive Search, has previously served as an IIC Partners' board director in 2004, and as vice chair for APAC during 2005 and 2006. IIC Partners global chairman Paul Dinte said:
Witt/kieffer To Lead Ceo Search For Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by Arkansas Children's Hospital to lead a nationwide search for a new chief executive officer. Witt/Kieffer assists hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools and physician groups; biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical device companies; colleges and universities and not-for-profit community service and cultural organizations with senior administrative
hrQ Partners with U.K.-based Strategic Dimensions
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has formed a partnership with Strategic Dimensions, a U.K.-based recruiting firm for HR professionals. The partnership between hrQ and Strategic Dimensions will allow both parties to deliver international solutions to the HR needs of clients and for hrQ to build
CTPartners Names Head Of Global Digital Practice
CTPartners has named Marc Gasperino as managing partner and head of its global digital practice. Mr. Gasperino is also a member of the firm's technology, media & telecommunications practice. Previously, he was head of Northeast operations for Corporate Information Systems, a high-tech search firm serving the technology industry. Brian Sullivan, CEO of CTPartners, said, "We
Plummer & Associates Finds CFO for Charming Charlie
Plummer & Associates has placed Thomas Fitzgerald as chief administrative and financial officer at Charming Charlie. Mr. Fitzgerald was previously the chief administrative officer for Sears Canada. Prior to that, he was CEO of the Lucky division at Liz Clairborne. Charming Charlie is an award-winning fashion accessories retailer. Plummer & Associates was founded in 1989
RealMatch Adds New York Times Exec to Board
RealMatch, Ltd., a provider of online recruitment advertising solutions for digital publishers, has named Martin Nisenholtz to its board of directors. Mr. Nisenholtz led the online strategy and operations for The New York Times Company where he served as chief executive for New York Times Digital from 1995 to 2005 and SVP of The New
Report Shows Declines in Worldwide Recruiting Revenues
According to 2012 year-end data released by the BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), worldwide recruiting industry revenues fell 6.4 percent putting estimated 2012 revenues for the executive search and leadership consulting profession at $9.74 billion. Despite the number of new executive search assignments falling 7.1 percent in
Cook Associates Adds Managing Director in Chicago
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Sue Hendrickson as a managing director in Chicago and a member of the firm's consumer markets practice. Ms. Hendrickson joins Cook with more than 12 years of executive search experience at Heidrick & Struggles and a boutique executive search firm, where she led search assignments for private equity,
Dowd Associates to Lead Search for eos Products
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by eos Products to lead a search for a new controller. A consumer products company that sells personal care products intended for women, eos product range is currently lip balms, shave cream, hand lotion and body lotion. The brand is highly regarded by consumers for highly innovative products,
Monster Introduces Contract Job Site in India
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has launched Contract Jobs in India. To meet the needs of both employers and job seekers, Monster India introduced Contract Jobs for professional, contractual and temporary hiring, allowing better access to the broad pool of talent looking for contractual employment and companies looking to hire contract and project workers respectively. “As India’s
Annie’s Adds New Board Member
Annie’s, Inc./(NYSE:BNNY), a natural and organic food company, has elected Lawrence Peiros to its board. Mr. Peiros has more than 30 years of operating and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry with Clorox Company, which he joined in 1981.
Phillips DiPisa Appoints New Partner
Phillips DiPisa, an executive search firm serving the healthcare industry, has added Michael J. Corey as executive vice president and partner; he will manage the firm's new office in Chicago. Mr. Corey brings more than 20 years of senior-level recruiting experience in community healthcare systems, academic medical centers, medical group management, associations, and leadership for
Onstott Group to Lead CEO Search for Vicon Industries
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has been retained by Vicon Industries, Inc. to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Kenneth M. Darby, recently informed that company of his intention to retire. Vicon develops video management software and also designs, assembles, and markets cameras, network video servers/recorders, encoders and storage
HRsmart Partners with SEI Meetings & Incentives
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has partnered with SEI Meetings & Incentives. HRsmart and SEI Meetings & Incentives are teaming up to provide a full-service reward and recognition module as an optional enhancement for HRsmart’s clients. By leveraging this integrated platform as a component of an employee engagement strategy, managers will be
Saba CEO to Leave Post
Bobby Yazdani, chairman, CEO and director of Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has stepped down from the company’s leadership team. Shawn Farshchi, Saba’s EVP and chief operating officer, has been named interim chief executive officer. Mr. Farshchi, a 30-year veteran of building high-technology companies, will also retain his responsibilities as COO.
Karen Harvey Consulting Heads Search for J. Mendel
Executive recruiter Karen Harvey Consulting has been selected by J. Mendel to lead in its search for a new president and chief operating officer. Current president and COO, Susan Sokol, has announced that she is stepping down. J. Mendel is a fifth-generation luxury brand noted for its high quality, style, and craftsmanship. Founded in 2001,
HiringBoss Secures $5 Million in Financing
HiringBoss, the Asia-based human resources and eRecruiting software firm, has announced the completion of its series A financing with JAFCO, totaling $5 million. HiringBoss will use the investment to accelerate R&D, product development and increase regional sales and local support mechanisms. The firm is also set to launch two new products this year, HrBoss and
CareerBuilder Creates New Mobile Feature
CareerBuilder has launched new mobile apply features, safeguarding employers from missing out on top talent who may abandon applications that are not mobile-friendly. Nearly one-third of CareerBuilder.com’s traffic each month comes from mobile devices. CareerBuilder’s site data shows that when a mobile candidate is notified they are about to encounter a non-mobile friendly apply process,
Boyden Adds New Managing Director
Boyden has added Andrew Gardner as a managing director in Philadelphia. His practice will be affiliated with Boyden’s Pittsburgh office. Prior to Boyden, Mr. Gardner was co-founder and owner of a top digital and integrated marketing recruitment firm. The firm became known as the “go-to” resource for some of the biggest and best-known agencies and
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Shows Signs of Improving Economy
Indications of the beginnings of an economic recovery are reflected in the latest CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, as national managerial hiring climbed 4.9 points in February, following a 2.2 point increase in January. While the index level is below the February level of 2012, it does reflect job growth across all regions with more to come.
Gild Recieves $8 Million in Funding
Gild, whose mission is to bring meritocracy to tech hiring through innovative recruiting technologies, has announced the completion of its Series A financing totaling $8 million. The investment is the largest Series A round in the tech hiring market, and was led by Steve Anderson of Baseline Ventures, with participation from SAP Ventures, Globespan Capital
Lonergan Partners Places VP of Marketing for Wurldtech Security Technology
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Peter Lunk as vice president of marketing at Wurldtech Security Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Most recently, Mr. Lunk was the director of product marketing for Juniper Networks. “Peter Lunk is a seasoned marketing executive with deep experience with security products. His background is ideal
Heidrick & Struggles Revenue Drops 16 Percent in 2012; Europe Down 25 Percent for Year
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted revenues of $103.9 million in the fourth quarter, down 18.3 percent from $127.2 million during the same period a year ago. Year over year, net revenue declined 16.7 percent in the Americas, 29.2 percent in Europe and 8.3 percent in Asia Pacific. All industry practices contributed to the decline.
Jacobson Group and ejsSearch Merge
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has merged with ejsSearch, a London-headquartered insurance executive search firm specializing in assignments in the London, broader European and international markets. “This is a merger of networks and expertise,” said Barbara Schonhofer, chief executive of ejs. “Our companies’
CDI Posts Flat Revenues for 2012
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $271 million, an increase of one percent from revenues of $268 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, last
Addison Group Selects Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has announced that Chicago-based Addison Group has implemented EmpowerHR/Pay to automate HR, payroll and benefits. The company is also in the process of implementing EmpowerTime for time and attendance tracking companywide. “Scaling your workforce to
ManpowerGroup to Acquire Workshop Holding
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Workshop Holding AS, which, in turn, owns Workshop Bemanning og Kompetanse AS, Norway’s largest recruitment firm in the construction sector. Workshop Holding was formerly controlled by private equity company Borea Opportunity. With this acquisition, Workshop Bemanning will be incorporated into ManpowerGroup Norway’s
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop in 2012
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $184.3 million, a decrease of 17.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011. The company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, a year ago.
Braswell Nees Group Completes Search for Overture Networks
Braswell Nees Group has placed Rocco Volpe as vice president of operations and quality for Overture Networks. Rocco began his career with GE in their Transportation Systems as an executive director and more recently was with Nortel/Avaya since 2007. Overture Networks is leading the transformation to Carrier Ethernet services and infrastructure at the network edge.
