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Acertitude Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for The Vomela Companies
Acertitude has placed John Biscanti as the new chief revenue officer of The Vomela Companies. The search was led by co-founder and managing partner, Kevin O’Neill with support from Lauren Boone, and Katie Martin. In his role, Mr. Biscanti is responsible for driving revenue growth by aligning the company’s sales, marketing, and pricing strategies. Before joining Vomela, he
Bay Street Advisors Expands Hedge Fund Practice
Executive recruitment firm Bay Street Advisors has expanded with the addition of Dominique Lawrence as a director in the hedge fund practice. “Dominique joins us from Jackson Lucas, where he specialized in senior leadership placements across hedge funds and alternative investment firms,” Bay Street Advisors said in a LinkedIn post. “His expertise in aligning investment talent, business
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Revenue Decrease of Three Percent
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2025 fiscal first quarter revenues of $674.9 million, a decrease of three percent from the same period a year ago. The decrease in fee revenue was primarily due to lower fee revenues in professional search & interim and RPO driven by a decline in demand due to the current economic environment, partially offset by
AltoPartners Adds New Partners in China, Germany and Turkey
AltoPartners has added Foster Partners in China, Jack Russell Consulting in Germany and MKG & Partners in Turkey as its newest partners. Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours, chairman of AltoPartners, said: “In welcoming these new partners into our alliance, we are strengthening our partnership and offering our clients additional global reach and local experience – a truly compelling
DHR Grows Staff In India
DHR International has named Joylyn Largo-Afonso as executive vice president in the firm’s technology, telecom, and professional services practice in India. She is based in the firm’s Mumbai office. Ms. Largo-Afonso began her career with HSBC Mumbai and had a brief stint with Coca-Cola, before joining Korn/Ferry International in India in 1997, where she worked
Hulce Associates Completes Search for CyrusOne
Executive search firm Hulce Associates has placed Patricia McBratney as vice president and controller for CyrusOne. Ms. McBratney is a former senior manager at Deloitte. Colleen Hulce has recruited two other members of the senior management team and also recruited Gary Wojateszek to the CFO role at Cincinnati Bell, the parent company of CyrusOne, where
Talent Technology Corp. Joins SuccessFactors Partner Program
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has joined SuccessFactors Partner Program as a SuccessSolution partner. The partnership enables SuccessFactors recruiting customers to extend the solution with key elements of the Talemetry Talent Generation software suite. “Talent Technology is excited to deliver a customized Talemetry
Korn Ferry Acquires PDI Ninth House
Korn/Ferry International has completed its acquisition of Minneapolis-based PDI Ninth House, a provider of leadership solutions. “We are pleased to announce the completion of Korn/Ferry’s acquisition of PDI Ninth House, a partnership that combines two of the top brands in talent management,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn/Ferry International. “PDI Ninth House brings to
Caldwell Partners Announces CFO Transition
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has announced that Karen Richards, the company's chief financial officer, has decided to retire. Ms. Richards joined Caldwell Partners in 1992. "Throughout her 20 years of service to Caldwell Partners, Karen has been a key part of the company's growth and success," said John N. Wallace, chief
WinterWyman Expands HR Recruiting Services
Recruitment firm WinterWyman has announced the expansion of service capabilities in New York to include human resources contract staffing. “It is with great pleasure that WinterWyman announces we are adding HR contract staffing to our suite of services in the Manhattan marketplace,” said Scott Ragusa, president of WinterWyman contract staffing. “This growth is the result
Accelent Finds New COO For Cybersettle
Accelent, Inc. has recruited Alan Hurwitz as chief operating officer for Cybersettle, Inc. Mr. Hurwitz previously served as chief financial officer at eWayDirect. Cybersettle is a leader in accelerated dispute resolution. The firm’s PayMD solution is an innovative and proprietary online settlement and payment system for healthcare providers. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and
Horton International USA Acquired by Marcum Group
Horton International USA has been acquired by the Marcum Group. The firm will continue to operate under the Horton International name. Horton International USA is headquartered in West Hartford, CT and is the U.S. partner of Horton International, a global retained executive search organization with more than 40 offices throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and
Diversified Search Names General Counsel
Diversified Search has named Anthony J. Frick as its vice president and general counsel. Mr. Frick was previously at Dechert LLP, an international law firm, where he focused his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate finance and public company reporting and governance issues. "We are delighted to welcome Tony, who will take
Pepin Consulting Grows Staff
Human capital consulting firm Pepin Consulting has added Kelli Cruz as managing director in San Francisco. She will oversee Pepin’s expanding human capital planning practice and the design and implementation of specialized talent management solutions. Ms. Cruz brings human capital management knowledge for advisory firms from her experiences at Schwab Advisor Services where she pioneered
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits EVP for Estrella TV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Judy Kenny as executive vice president of network sales and marketing for Estrella TV at Liberman Broadcasting. Ms. Kenny is a media veteran who has held senior sales roles at Univision, MyNetwork TV, Zoom and ABC. LBI is the largest privately held, Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States based on
PrincetonOne Merges with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc.
PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has merged with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc. The merger will broaden PrincetonOne’s southeastern U.S. market presence and further expand its team of dedicated recruitment professionals. Since 1996, Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach has provided management and executive-level recruiting services to meet the hiring
ChampionScott Partners Launches Digital Content and eLearning Practice
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has launched its digital content and eLearning practice. “Businesses, consumers and students will continue to access content online and the industry must be in a position to support the demand,” said CEO Geoff Champion. “ChampionScott Partners was an early adopter in this sector beginning in 2003 with our first client.
IRC Adds New Executive Board Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added San Diego-based Warren R. Carter (The QualiFind Group) as a new executive board member. The QualiFind Group is a multi-practice executive search and recruitment firm with branch offices, search consultants and research staff throughout the U.S. and Mexico. It has three separate practices, focused on agribusiness, food
JDG Associates Fills HR Post for CNA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Pearl Mihara as vice president of human resources at CAN, a not-for-profit research and analysis organization. Ms. Mihara formerly served as SVP of HR for Engility. As CNA’s vice president of HR, she has leadership and operating management responsibility for all HR and organizational effectiveness affairs, including
OneWire Releases Posts & Search Capabilities
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has announced the release of Post & Search, a tool that provides a seamless, easy-to-use entry point for finding skilled finance candidates. The new product combines the power of job posting with the control and accuracy of candidate search into a single product. Skiddy von Stade,
Hobbs & Towne Finds New CEO for ViSole Energy
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has placed Len Jornlin as chief executive officer of ViSole Energy. Mr. Jornlin is founder and CEO of Empower Energies LLC and a former senior executive at SunEdison LLC. Hobbs & Towne senior partner, Wes Goldstein, said:
Nearly One In Five Will Look for New Jobs in Coming Months
With the unemployment rate at the lowest it has been in more than three and a half years, employee confidence appears to be stabilizing. According to the Glassdoor Q4 Employment Confidence Survey, nearly half (48 percent) of employees (including those self-employed) expect their company's outlook to stay the same in the next six months —
PeopleFluent Adds New SVP Sales
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Gregg Monastiero as senior vice president of sales. In this position, Mr. Monastiero will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company’s Talent Management, Vendor Management and Workforce Planning and Analytics product lines in North America
Diversified Search Adds Healthcare Practice Leader
Diversified Search has added Martha C. Hauser as healthcare practice leader for the southern region based in Atlanta. Ms. Hauser’s executive search career accomplishments include opening the Atlanta office for Witt Kieffer in 1997 and serving as a regional director and a board member of the firm. She was also the regional industry specialist for
Sanford Rose Associates — Salt Lake City — Opens
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has expanded its footprint with the opening of Sanford Rose Associates – Salt Lake City. Peg Newman is president and founder of Qualified Associates, an established search firm with over two decades of history in recruitment in accounting & finance, construction & real estate, engineering, insurance, and oil
Martin Partners Fills Position for Cambridge International
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Augustin Loya as international sales director at Cambridge International. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Loya was the Latin America sales manager at Dorner Manufacturing Corp.Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
CareerCurve Acquires Robin Raybuck & Associates
CareerCurve LLC, a Cleveland-based career transition services throughout North America, has acquired Robin Raybuck & Associates. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robin Raybuck & Associates will significantly add to CareerCurve’s progress toward establishing a leading position in Northeast Ohio. The company, founded by Robin Raybuck, offers a comprehensive suite of career transition
Caldwell Partners Posts Q1 Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2013 first quarter revenues of $7.41 million, up two percent compared to $7.27 million the prior year. John N. Wallace, chief executive officer, stated: "Given the on-going economic uncertainty – particularly in the United States – clients continue to be cautious relative to human capital
Futurestep Grows Staff in North America
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Dennis Law as vice president of talent solutions in North America. He will focus on the maintenance and expansion of Futurestep's Talent Solutions Business. With over 18 years of global expertise in information technology and business management, Mr. Law will be responsible for
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Penford Corp.
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Gregory Keenan as vice president, business development – industrial ingredients at Penford Corporation. Mr. Keenan was previously VP of business development and engineering at Virent, Inc. The search was conducted by John Morrow, senior partner, and Baillie Parker, partner, at Nosal Partners LLC. Penford Corporation develops, manufactures and
ManpowerGroup Adds New General Counsel
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has named Richard Buchband as SVP, general counsel and chief legal officer. Mr. Buchband will lead the company’s overall legal strategy and function, as well as managing corporate governance and securities. He previously served as partner and associate general counsel for Accenture plc, a $28 billion consulting, technology services
Signium’s U.K. Partner Snowdon Tate Adds to Staff
Signium International has added Natalie Humphries to its U.K. partner Snowdon Tate as a director. Based in London, she will be a key part of Signium International’s global financial services practice, led by Alfonso Rebuelta. After several years in the art world, Ms. Humphries moved into financial services recruiting where she has focused on the
ON Search Partners Grows Industrial Practice
ON Search Partners has named Glenn G. Anderson as a partner and head of the international industrial practice in its Cleveland office. The new practice will specialize in small to mid-sized privately-held and private equity-backed businesses in the manufacturing and other industrial sectors, as well as larger publicly-traded corporations. Mr. Anderson will also be utilizing
Adico Launches New Career Center POWERJobs.com
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched career site, POWERJobs.com in conjunction with three of Washington, D.C.’s leading news organizations – POLITICO, WJLA and WTOP.POWERJobs.com will showcase opportunities in defense, energy, finance, government, health care and technology, as well as non-profit jobs. Select job listings will also
