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Unemployment Rises to Four-Year High
Employment rose by 64,000 in November as the U.S. unemployment rate stands at 4.6 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment rose in healthcare and construction in November, while federal government continued to lose jobs. The delayed employment report for November and a partial update for October published by the Labor Department’s Bureau
Occam Global Recruits CEO for Prolynx
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has recruited Chris Boulton as the new CEO of Prolynx. “We engineered this platform to enable medicines that were previously impossible to make,” said Daniel Santi, co-founder of Prolynx. “Having established the viability and versatility of our technology in earlier clinical applications, we have now optimized it to specifically address
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.
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
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?
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
Understanding Executive Search Pricing
Executive search pricing can vary widely based on several factors, including the complexity of the search, the level of the position being filled, and the specific services offered by the search firm, recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media. Generally, firms charge a retainer fee, which is a percentage of the estimated first-year compensation for the position.
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for ADP
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Kunal Tanwar as senior director, business development at ADP. Mr. Tanwar was most recently business development manager and project lead – Eastern U.S. and Canada at Western Computer. ADP is a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services. CarterBaldwin is a provider of retained executive search services in
Recruitment Company Qandidate.com Adds to Board of Advisors
Qandidate.com, the free recruitment software, has announced that Simon Guild has joined its board of advisors. As president of MTV Networks Europe, Mr. Guild was responsible for the European expansion of international brands such as MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. He currently holds several board and advisory positions including Bigpoint, Spreadshirt, WAYN and Xing, the
Temp Holdings and Intelligence Combine Businesses
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) have announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Temp Holdings will acquire all outstanding shares of Intelligence Holdings, Ltd. (“ntelligence) from KKR and the management and employees of Intelligence, for an enterprise value of JPY68.0 billion (U.S.
Korn Ferry Appoints Senior Client Partner
Korn/Ferry International has added Bryan Proctor as a senior client partner and member of the firm's board & CEO services and financial officers practice. Mr. Proctor will be based in Korn/Ferry's Chicago office. He rejoins Korn/Ferry after nearly 13 years with Heidrick & Struggles, where he served in the firm's global financial officers practice, was
Boyden Introduces Leadership Team in China
Boyden has announced a new leadership team for its Greater China operations. Boyden’s Greater China team is led by William Farrell, a global board member and managing director of Boyden Taiwan. He is joined by Jed Van Voorhis, as managing director of Boyden Taiwan, and Ami Bhatt Hardy, serving as managing director of Boyden Hong
Leadership Capital Group Fills Position for Kaiser Permanente
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed Claudio Abreu as senior vice president of regional IT operations at Kaiser Permanente. Mr. Abreu most recently was president and CEO for Bayer’s corporate and business services, North America and head of global IT operations. With a proud history of more than
Broadbean Technology Forms Alliance with Akken
Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology, has partnered with Akken, the staffing and recruiting efficiency improvement specialists. With this new alliance users of its cloud-based applicant tracking system, AkkenCloud, have access to comprehensive candidate sourcing technologies available online. Recruiters may now distribute job postings and search multiple
Crist|Kolder Posts Largest Gains Among Top 25 Recruiters
Hinsdale, IL-based Crist/Kolder Associates, the recruitment boutique specializing in CFO and small-to-mid-cap CEO assignments, posted the largest revenue gain in HSZ Media’s survey of the top 25 recruiting firms in its U.S./Americas ranking for 2012. Crist/Kolder reported a 50 percent spike in business, seeing fee revenue jump from $10 million to $15 million — making
Christina Partners Fills CFO Post for San Antonio Federal Credit Union
Tampa-Bay based Christina Partners, Inc. has recruited Eric Malagamba as the new chief financial officer of the San Antonio Federal Credit Union. Mr. Malagamba previously spent 13 years with PepsiCo including Frito-Lay in Plano and Mexico City and earlier with Procter & Gamble in Mexico. The search was conducted by Nancy Clausen Cote and Pam
Monster’s 6Sense Launched in the Netherlands
6Sense semantic search technology, which is the technology behind the Monster Power Resume Search, is now available in the Netherlands. Recruiters in seven countries can now use this feature to find candidates who best meet their hiring needs. Monster’s team in the Netherlands worked on the 6Sense knowledge base for over two years prior to
Growth Trends in Summer Hiring Continues
This year's summer hiring season looks to be its brightest in recent years, according to the sixth-annual summer jobs survey commissioned by SnagAJob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers. The number of hiring managers planning to hire more summer staff this year is up 10 points from last year (19 percent up
Caldwell Partners Strengthens Industrial Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Dave Winston as managing partner of its industrial practice based in its Dallas office. Mr. Winston joins Caldwell Partners from Heidrick & Struggles, where he was the industrial practice regional managing partner for the Americas and partner-in-charge of the firm's Dallas office. With nearly 15
Harris Search to Find UIC Vice Chancellor
Dublin, Ohio-based Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been selected by the University of Illinois at Chicago to lead in its search for a new vice chancellor for administrative services search. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is one of the top 200 research-funded institutions, offering top academics, cultural, business and entertainment opportunities in
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Grows in Most Recent Month
White collar managerial hiring continued its strong recovery in March, according to the CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which gained 12.5 points from February. The continued hiring gains translate to an overall score of 116.4, the Index’s second highest level in more than five years. Much like February, the long-term sustainability of recent job market improvements is
Employer Flexible Sells Temporary Staffing Service to VIP Staffing
Employer Flexible, a business solutions provider, has sold its temporary staffing services to VIP Staffing headquartered in San Antonio, part of Employer Flexible’s plan to better align its company vision. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All of Employer Flexible’s temporary staffing contracts will transition to VIP Staffing. The sale comes after an
Egon Zehnder International Forms Alliance With Genesis Advisers
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder and U.S.-based Genesis Advisers, a provider of leadership development and transition acceleration, have formed a global alliance to capitalize on their firms' existing expertise and develop innovative offerings in the burgeoning space of leadership transition and integration. The partnership combines Egon Zehnder's global reach and experience in executive search,
Korn Ferry Recruits First Female President of Babson College
Korn/Ferry International has placed Dr. Kerry Healey as the first woman to lead Babson College. Dr. Healey is the former Lt. Governor of Massachusetts and leading advocate for the expansion of women's rights and higher education in Afghanistan. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the
Infor’s Talent Management System Implemented by Denver Public Schools
Infor, a provider of business application software, and Ciber, a global information technology consulting company, have announced that Denver Public Schools (DPS) in Denver, Colo., has become one of the first school districts in the nation to use Infor for talent management. The Ciber-led implementation is intended to support the district’s 2010 Denver Plan, which
SilkRoad and OpenSesame Join Forces
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has teamed up with OpenSesame to provide an innovative new way to access eLearning content. The new partnership gives SilkRoad’s GreenLight learning management system customers instant access to OpenSesame’s online marketplace, which provides training content from reputable providers. “One of OpenSesame’s goals is to remove all of
Shimamoto Partners Adds Executive Director
Tokyo-based Shimamoto Partners has added Masao Koyano as a new executive director. Mr. Koyano was previously with The Midori Kai Co., Ltd., where he conducted executive searches for management positions in the recruiting department since 2009. Prior to The Midori Kai, he worked for The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (formally Sanwa Bank) for 25
CareerBuilder Acquires Von (KiemViec.com & HR Vietnam)
CareerBuilder has acquired KiemViec.comVON (KiemViec.com & HR Vietnam) in Vietnam. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. KiemViec.com is Vietnam’s second largest career site by revenue, and first by number of registered users. HR Vietnam specializes in recruitment services and human resource solutions for employers. With the acquisition, CareerBuilder now has a presence in
Plummer & Associates Places President at Viva International
Plummer & Associates has recruited Antonia Bortuzzo as the new president of Viva International Group. Most recently, Mr. Bortuzzo was chief executive officer of Alain Mikli International Group in Paris. “Susan Gill and I are pleased we were once again able to bring such high caliber talent to Viva International and similar high growth organizations,”
Monster Hires SVP Global Communications
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has named Matt Anchin to the newly created position of senior vice president of global communications. Mr. Anchin will be responsible for managing corporate communications, business and consumer media relations and social media. Most recently, Mr. Anchin served as SVP of global marketing and communications for the media businesses of Nielsen, a
Stones International Appoints Search Director
IIC Partners has announced that its Hong Kong-headquartered member firm Stones International has appointed Victor Filamor as search director. Mr. Filamor, who has over 25 years' Asia senior management experience within consumer and industrial multinationals, will specialize in consumer & retail and life sciences sectors at board, regional head and country head levels, as well
Employment Index Improves as Companies View Growing Stability
Improved optimism in the economy is helping bring needed stability to many organizations and is fueling positive trends in the labor market. Based on a detailed survey of 618 U.S. based firms representing every major industry, the outlook for employment growth shows steady improvement with 51 percent reporting they plan to add new employees this
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Takata
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Teresa Clark as vice president of accounting and tax at Takata. Ms. Clark was previously financial transformation lead at Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC. The search was conducted by Bob Kobayashi, senior partner, at Nosal Partners. Takata is one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced automotive safety systems
Simply Hired Grows Executive Team
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has named Bill Jeffries as senior vice president of business development. Mr. Jeffries brings more than 20 years of executive experience in growing audiences and revenue for innovative technology companies including Demand Media, Revver and ValueClick. In his new role, he will be responsible
Korn Ferry Study Says Talent Management Remains No. 1 Priority for Global Companies
When asked what they feel is the single most important corporate strategy for their company to implement, 45 percent of global executives say talent management – and they indicate it is more critical than marketing (26 percent), financial management (21 percent) and capitalization (seven percent), according to the results of a recent study by Korn/Ferry
hrQ Opens New Office in Wisconsin
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has opened a new office in Wisconsin, serving companies across Milwaukee and other Midwest cities. The firm has also named Martha Williams Miller as a managing consultant in Wisconsin. Ms. Williams Miller joins the firm with more than 20 years’
JDG Associates Recruits CEO for ASTA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Zane Kirby as the new chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Agents. Mr. Kirby joins ASTA from the Global Business Travel Association where he served in succeeding roles as vice president of business development and most recently SVP of events, sponsorships and advertising. ASTA
Corporate Resources Services Selects Bond International Software
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has begun implementing Bond International Software’s eEmpact solution throughout its organization. “This is a major company-wide initiative and will unify all of our staffing locations throughout the United States,” said Mark Levine, chief operating officer of Corporate Resource Services. “The implementation of
