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Klein Hersh Assists Artios Pharma with CEO Search
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has helped to recruit Mike Andriole as director and CEO of Artios Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the therapeutic power of targeting the DNA damage response (DDR) in cancer. He succeeds Niall Martin, Artios’ founding CEO, who will remain
Holden Richardson Recruits VP of HR for IDEX Corporation
Holden Richardson has assisted in the recruitment of Harsha Landen as vice president, human resources at NYSE-traded IDEX Corp., where she now leads the company’s Pneumatics platform. Ms. Landen has HR leadership experience from organizations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Quest Diagnostics, and BD, where she led global teams and transformational HR initiatives. She has experience
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.
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
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?
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
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
Dice Reports Softening Recruiting Business in Europe
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, recorded revenues of $48 million, an increase of three percent from $46.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. The company earned $11 million, or 17 cents per share, up from $9.3 million, or 13 cents per share, for the same quarter last year.
Court & Spark Consulting Adds Chairman
U.K.-based executive recruiter court & spark consulting has added Michael Hobbs as its chairman. Mr. Hobbs has spent over 30 years operating within the retail sector in roles with H&M, Burtons, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse and was CEO of Adams Childrenswear where he successfully led an MBO to transform the business, doubling profits in three
Caldwell Partners Places Sales Exec at Trilogy Enterprises
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Douglas Gattuso as executive vice president of global sales at Trilogy Enterprises. Mr. Gattuso formerly served as president of Neoris USA. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides human capital services to its clients through offices and partners in Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Calgary,
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member Firm in China
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added China-based ZW HR Consulting Co., Ltd. to its worldwide network of alliance firms. ZW HR Consulting (formerly known as GEN Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.), is an executive search and recruitment process outsourcing firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Shenzhen and
Work&Partners to Lead Global Search for Aetna
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been selected by Aetna International to lead in its search for a head of international health solutions for the company’s international business segment. Aetna International is one of the industry’s largest and most prominent international health benefits providers, supporting more than 445,000 members worldwide. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior
Paycom Unveils Talent Management Suite
Paycom has announced the launch of its talent management suite. This new addition to Paycom’s suite of human capital management tools offers employers talent management intelligence in one application with complete pay data integration and online Personnel Action Forms (PAFs). “The goal of our talent management technology is to eliminate redundant HR activities and streamline
JobOn Grows Sales Staff with Former Monster SVP
JobOn, the site that matches employers with hourly workers using video enabled job application technology, has named Pete Steiner as executive vice president of sales to expand the company’s resources focused on capturing retail, hospitality and restaurant customers. Mr. Steiner’s experience includes his tenure at Monster.com, the online career and recruitment resource where he was
DHR Expands Dubai Office
DHR International has added Ayman Haddad as managing director, Middle East and North Africa based in the firm’s Dubai office. Mr. Haddad has 22 years of professional experience including management consulting, acting CEO of a family owned business, and eight years in executive search. He was previously a managing partner with Heidrick & Struggles focusing
Robert Half Posts Five Percent Q3 Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted third quarter 2012 revenues of $1.03 billion, a five percent increase from revenues of $984.7 million in the third quarter of 2011. During the quarter, the company recorded earnings of $57.7 million, or 41 cents per share, compared with $43.6 million, or 31 cents per share, in the year-ago
Aon Hewitt to Acquire OmniPoint’s Workday
Aon Hewitt, the global human resource solutions business, has announced its intention to acquire OmniPoint’s Workday Services company, a deployment and integration firm and key partner of Workday, a market leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) HR solutions. Once the transaction is closed, Aon Hewitt will be able to expand and accelerate its Workday
Daversa Partners Places Marketing VP at 23andme
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Neil Rothstein as vice president of marketing at 23andme. With nearly 20 years of marketing experience, Mr. Rothstein most recently served as the VP of online marketing at Netflix. 23andMe provides genetic testing for over 100 traits and diseases as well as DNA ancestry. Daversa Partners specializes in
ManpowerGroup Posts 11 Percent Q3 Revenue Drop
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.17 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of 11 percent from revenues of $5.78 billion, a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company attributed the loss to weakness in Europe and the U.S. During the quarter, the company recorded net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents
Krauthamer & Associates Completes Search for LaSalle Hotel Properties
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has recruited Denise Coll to serve on the board of trustees at LaSalle Hotel Properties. Ms. Coll recently announced her retirement from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, where she served as president, North America Division, leading Starwood’s largest region with over 500 hotels, a position she held since 2007.
Bond Williams Adds Senior Recruitment Consultant
U.K.-based recruitment company Bond Williams has added Clare Dear as a senior recruitment consultant in its office and commercial department. Ms. Dear has a wealth of experience in the local recruitment market and has helped many companies find numerous star performers for their business. She was previously a business director at Hays Senior Finance. “It
New Job Board for Americans with Disabilities Launched
Designed to link unemployed and underemployed Americans with disabilities to employment opportunities, The Sierra Group has announced the launch of full service job board RecruitDisability.org. The job board already includes the resumes of thousands of job seekers with disabilities and open positions nationwide. “Powered by the depth of industry expertise, and over 20 years of
IIC Partners Adds New Delhi-Based GKR. Daulet-Singh
IIC Partners has added New Delhi-based executive search firm GKR. Daulet-Singh. Established in 1995, the firm is owned by founder and managing director Surendra Daulet-Singh and works across a number of industries, including automotive, consumer products, diversified business groups, pharmaceuticals/life sciences, manufacturing and engineering and financial services. Functionally, the firm’s key expertise is in business
Odgers Berndtson Grows Recruiting Team
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Martin Noakes as a partner in its technology, entertainment and communications practices. Mr. Noakes will be responsible for developing a business coaching practice. Previously, he was a partner at CTPartners for over five years, where he focused on the global communications and technology sectors. Odgers Berndtson provides executive
Accelent Completes Search for Dydacomp
Accelent, Inc. has placed Julie Bilinkas as vice president of customer services at Dydacomp. Previously, Ms. Bilinkas was director of operations for Avaya, a global provider of next generation business collaboration and communications solutions. Dydacomp is multichannel merchant software solutions company serving e-commerce, retail and catalog businesses globally. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and
Paychex Releases New HR Tool
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has launched Paychex Report Center, a one-stop shop for standard, on-demand, ad-hoc reporting, data extract templates and more. The tool allows businesses, their accounting professionals, and employees to better manage payroll, benefits, and human resources data. “We're proud
Alliance Development International Launched
Alliance Development International has been launched by Jack Pearson dedicated to the recruitment of experienced strategic alliance professionals. Based in Cary, NC, with associates on four continents, ADI offers candidate profile development, recruiting, screening and placement. “This non-traditional approach to executive search gives our associates a much stronger familiarity with changing business models, new management
ICIMS Acquires Jobmagic
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has acquired social recruiting solution provider Jobmagic. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The recent acquisition allows iCIMS to market, sell, and support social distribution as a standalone solution, creating a new option for organizations that are interested in an independent technology for social
3P Consultants Finds New CEO for KBK Chem Engineering
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Kiran Patil as the new chief executive officer of KBK Chem Engineering. Mr. Patil formerly served as CEO with Ducon India (Indian subsidiary of Ducon Technologies Inc., USA). KBK Chem Engineering’s mission is to serve global customer needs with innovative applied technologies, superior products, improved delivery
PeopleAnswers Extends Partnership with Foot Locker
PeopleAnswers has extended its software licensing agreement for Foot Locker, Inc. to use the PeopleAnswers HR solution in its 2,500 stores across the U.S. representing Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Footaction. After completing a successful pilot program in 600 stores, Foot Locker will now use the software for pre-employment
Herbert Mines Adds Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has added Ann Fastiggi as managing director. Ms. Fastiggi will direct the hospitality practice and enhance the firm's leadership position in retail, consumer packaged goods, apparel and restaurant sectors. She has 18 years in executive search with some of the world’s largest search firms including Heidrick &
jobdreaming Launches New Web App
jobdreaming, a web-based service from KMC Software that matches active and passive candidates with recruiters and employers, has announced the open beta launch of its web app. Using jobdreaming, job seekers describe the job they are looking for in a single fill-in-the-blank sentence, and are then matched with job openings created by recruiters and employers.
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for PetroSkills
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Scott Virkler as executive vice president and general manager, PetroCore at PetroSkills. Mr. Virkler joins PetroSkills from Elsevier where he served as SVP, medical electronic products since 2009. PetroSkills is a provider of technical training, consulting and software solutions for the oil and gas industry. ChampionScott Partners is
Kenexa Signs Agreement with Cargill
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has been selected by Cargill, an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. As part of a three-year deal, the company has agreed to use Kenexa to implement, develop and oversee an employee engagement survey to its entire
Long-Term Incentives Remain Key Motivational Tool
Releasing the results of their 2012 Executive Compensation Survey, BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), reports that even though turnover in the C-suite is increasingly rapid, 65 percent of global executives, from a survey of 731 executives worldwide, believe long-term incentives do in fact motivate them to higher
DHR International Adds EVP In Ann Arbor, Michigan
DHR International has added Sharon Belanger as executive vice president in the firm’s Ann Arbor office. Ms. Belanger specializes in the automotive and manufacturing markets where she has spent more than two decades leading executive and c-level searches for several Fortune 500 companies in southeast Michigan. Prior to joining DHR International, she was a consultant
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Golfsmith
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed James Suiter as vice president, planning and allocation at Golfsmith International Inc. Mr. Suiter was previously senior director, planning and allocation, mobility at RadioShack. The search was conducted by Mike Magurany, partner, at Nosal Partners. Golfsmith is the nation’s largest golf specialty retailer. Headquartered in San Francisco and
Hulce Associates Opens Doors
With over 30 years of executive search experience Colleen Hulce has started a new firm, Hulce Associates, specializing in CFOs and financial officer searches. Ms Hulce was previously the head of the CFO practice groups for both DHR International and Cook Associates. Recent clients have included Omnicare, Hill Rom and PE backed companies Strata Decisions
