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Beyond the Hire: How Private Equity Firms Are Rethinking the Executive Search Mandate
In private equity, leadership isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about fueling transformation. Every executive decision carries the weight of accelerated timelines, evolving strategies, and investor expectations. The difference between success and stagnation often comes down to whether a firm can identify leaders who don’t just fit the current moment, but can also architect the next
Funk Associates Recruits Provost for Clemson University
Funk Associates has recruited J. Cole Smith as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost of Clemson University. This follows approval from the board of trustees compensation committee. He will replace Robert H. Jones, who announced he was stepping down following 11 years serving as the university’s provost. “I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Cole Smith has
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Executive Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) can have a significant impact on executive search by streamlining the process and improving decision-making. AI tools can help identify candidates with the right skills and experience, and can also predict how successful they might be in new roles. The ExeQfind Group often get questions from both clients and candidates regarding the impacts of artificial
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC, a global leader of corporate culture shaping. The transaction, which closed on December 31, 2012, is expected to be accretive to Heidrick & Struggles' earnings per share in 2013. For 34 years, Senn Delaney has been chosen by leaders of Global
Job Forecast Points to a Still Cautious Hiring Environment
U.S. employers will continue to play it safe, according to CareerBuilder’s annual hiring forecast. Twenty-six percent of hiring managers plan to add full-time, permanent employees in the New Year, up three percentage points over 2012. The study also points to heightened competition for high skill labor and improved compensation trends. The top two positions companies
Chartwell Partners Places CEO at Royal Bank America
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has recruited F. Kevin Tylus as chief executive officer of Royal Bank America. Mr. Tylus previously served as regional president for PNC and was chief executive officer of Yardville Bank until acquired by PNC in 2007. Tom Watkins and Scott Petty led the search engagement. Royal Bank America is based
Hudson Global Selects New CEO
Hudson Global, a global talent solutions company, has appointed Lori Hock as CEO of Hudson Americas where she will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and profitability. Ms. Hock has more than 25 years of staffing industry experience. She most recently held the position of president, Adecco MSP Solutions Americas, driving significant revenue growth
IMA Adds Talentmark to Network
Life science recruitment specialist Talentmark has joined The Interim Management Association (IMA), the industry body representing leading U.K. interim management service providers. Established in 1971, Talentmark is a specialist recruitment consultancy to the life sciences industry. The company provides executive search, interim management and resourcing solutions. Dafydd Wright, Talentmark’s manager, interim management, said: “The IMA
SilkRoad Expands in Asia-Pacific
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has broadened its footprint across Asia-Pacific-Japan adding a significant number of new clients from China in the North to New Zealand in the South. Youku and Jebson Group of China, Wacom Global and Credit Saison of Japan and TrustPower of New Zealand join the list of enterprises
Kulper & Company Completes Search for Norwich University
KULPER & COMPANY, LLC has placed Dr. Andrea Talentino as dean of the college of liberal arts for Norwich University. Dr. Talentino, a scholar in political science, will be coming from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey where she currently serves as associate dean of curriculum and faculty development and was previously chair of the
Penna Plc Forms Alliance with Diversity Marketplace
Penna Plc, a global HR services group, has partnered with Diversity Marketplace, a U.K. diversity practice consultancy, to provide an integrated platform for diversity and inclusion solutions. The new partnership will help employers nurture and grow a healthy diversity strategy, taking organizations through the employment cycle and turning policies into practice. Gamiel Yafai, managing director
TRANSEARCH Strengthens Staff
TRANSEARCH International has added Catherine Ceva, Consuelo Pizzo, and Fernando Denoye to its Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo offices respectively. Ms. Ceva is associate partner in the Paris office. She focuses on assignments in fashion, retail and consumer goods and leads the European & Asian fashion and luxury practice. Her previous experience includes partner position in
Infinisource Acquires Qqest
Infinisource, a provider of human capital management technology, has acquired Qqest, the company behind time-and-attendance software TimeForce. The acquisition of Qqest doubles the size of Infinisource and results in a company with more than 63,000 customers, including the San Francisco Giants, Washington Redskins, Nintendo USA and several of the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies in
Insperity Launches New Recruiting Tool
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched sourcing services. The new recruiting offering is designed to help companies quickly identify and connect with qualified talent at the beginning of the recruiting process. “Insperity Sourcing Services was developed for organizations that typically need to hire large numbers of employees within
Hire Heroes USA Partners with WWE
WWE has for a partnership with Hire Heroes USA, an organization committed to serving our nation’s veterans through personalized and customized job search training and assistance. To support Hire Heroes USA’s mission, WWE will make a donation and utilize all its assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to generate awareness and
Global Novations Adds New VP
Global Novations, a Korn/Ferry International company, has added Tessa Misiaszek as vice president of consulting at the firm’s office in Waltham, MA. Ms. Misiaszek brings extensive experience developing human capital strategies to advance the healthcare industry, with an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity and inclusion. She will partner with leading healthcare organizations throughout North
Ultimate Software Selected by MLB Network
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that MLB Network, the television network for Major League Baseball, has optimized HR and talent management processes with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro. “Ultimate designs technology that puts people first,” said Greg Swick chief sales officer at Ultimate Software. “Our cloud platform, full scope
Storbeck/Pimentel Completes Search for Rider University
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has placed Dr. DonnaJean Fredeen as provost, vice president for academic affairs and professor of chemistry at Rider University. Dr. Fredeen is currently dean of the school of arts and sciences at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Storbeck/Pimentel is a minority and female owned retained search firm specializing in
Monster Employment Index Europe Declines
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a fourth consecutive month of annual decline, recording a four percent decrease in online hiring over the year in November. Belgium and the United Kingdom are the
Spencer Ogden Opens First Canadian Office
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened its first Canadian office located in downtown Calgary. The latest expansion from Spencer Ogden marks the company’s second venture in the North American market this year. Matthew Bushell will serve as the director and the office will recruit for the local oil and gas and mining industries as well
Höchsmann & Company Adds New Partner
Executive recruiter Höchsmann & Company has added Jan-Eike Schumacher as a new partner. Mr. Schumacher previously served as global head of central services at GfK SE.Based in Germany, Höchsmann & Company KG is a HR consultancy and executive search firm operating in the domestic and international arena.
Trilogy Places HR Exec at Pharmanet/i3
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Sarajane N. Mackenzie as senior vice president of human resources for Pharmanet/i3, inVentiv Health’s clinical segment and s provider of clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies. Trilogy also recently recruited Duncan Harwood as chief human resources officer for inventive. Chuck
SaaS Capital Provides $1.5 Million in Funding to MBA Focus
SaaS Capital, a provider of debt financing for SaaS businesses, has provided a $1.5 million line of credit to MBA Focus. Based in Columbus, OH, MBA Focus is a provider of advanced recruitment technology that connects leading employers with the world’s top-ranked graduate business schools. For more than two decades, these school partners–and the companies
Heidrick & Struggles Announces Realignment
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced a realignment of the company's organizational structure and operating model. Three veteran Heidrick & Struggles consultants will now assume elevated regional leadership positions with expanded responsibilities, including managing growth and profitability across each region. The new regional leaders are: Jory Marino, Americas; Luis Urbano, Europe; and
IRC Elects Insight Group Co-Founder as Its New President
Malcolm Duncan, director of the Insight Group, has become the new president of IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC). Mr. Malcolm co-founded The Insight Group in 1994 and provides executive search and consulting services in the areas of government, professional services and with leading industrial companies. The firm is based in Australia. Speaking on his
Cejka Executive Search Retained by Methodist Health System
Cejka Executive Search has been selected by Methodist Health System to lead a national search for a new chief academic officer. Guided by the founding principles of life, learning and compassion, Methodist Health System provides quality, integrated healthcare to improve and save the lives of North Texans. Cejka Search is a nationally recognized physician recruiting,
Kelly Services Partners with Cezanne
Kelly Services’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region has announced a partnership with Cezanne whereby the company will pilot its human resource information system within Kelly’s EMEA headquarters. Cezanne is a global HR and talent management software company headquartered in the U.K. The company’s focus is to provide flexible, people-centered solutions that improve the
Darwin Recruitment Opens in Zurich
IT & telecoms recruiting specialist Darwin Recruitment has opened a new office based in Zurich. The company has plans to add a presence in eight core territories within the next three years. Darwin has been serving the Swiss market from the U.K. for 12 years and already has a well-developed client base. “We are delighted
PageGroup Extends Search Capabilities in Marketing Sector
Recruitment consultancy PageGroup has increased the capability of its executive search brand in the marketing and communications sector by appointing Antony Marchant to the newly created position of director. Mr. Marchant will work exclusively in the senior marketing recruitment space, managing recruitment assignments of salaries at £100,000 and above, in a bid to provide a
Accelent Fills Post for Yodle
Accelent, Inc. has placed Dafna Sarnoff as vice president of online marketing at Yodle. Previously, Ms. Sarnoff served as VP of product management and marketing at Wolters Kluwer, a global information services and publishing company. Yodle provides local businesses with a simple and affordable way to promote their services and generate new leads using internet
Infor to Handle HR Systems for State of South Dakota
Infor, a provider of business application software, has confirmed that the State of South Dakota has implemented Infor Enwisen Global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to accompany its existing Infor Lawson Enterprise Financial Management system and manage all aspects of human resources. “Infor Enwisen HCM is a unique, unified platform that enables a comprehensive view
Vetted Solutions Strengthens Recruiting Staff
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Catherine Lux Fry as director of recruiting. Ms. Fry is an experienced association executive who most recently served as program director, career services and endorsed programs, for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In this position, she oversaw marketing, strategic direction, and management of
Boyden Names Managing Director in Poland
Boyden has named Zbigniew Plaza as managing partner of Boyden Poland. Mr. Plaza brings nearly 20 years of experience in placing CEOs and C-level executives in the industrial, consumer & retail, and technology sectors. "Zbigniew will be a great asset to our clients in Poland and to our Boyden global team," said Gerhard Raisig, chairman
Harris Search to Lead Search for UNC Charlotte
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been selected by UNC Charlotte to lead its search for a vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. UNC Charlotte is a public research university located in Charlotte offering 19 doctoral, 62 master’s and 90 bachelor’s degree programs through nine colleges. Founded in 1997, Harris Search Associates
