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Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Newleos Therapeutics
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Timothy Noyes as president and chief executive officer of biotechnology company Newleos Therapeutics in Boston, MA. Mr. Noyes succeeds David Donabedian, founding president and CEO of Newleos and executive partner at Longwood Fund, who will continue
Peña Search Seeking Major Gifts Officer for Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Peña Search was recently selected by Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep (Cristo Rey Dallas) to lead in its search for a major gifts officer. Cristo Rey Dallas seeks a major gifts officer to join its advancement team at a pivotal moment in the school’s history. As Cristo Rey Dallas enters its second decade of impact,
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
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
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
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
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
Jobscience Releases Executive Search App
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has announced Jobscience Recruiting Executive Search Edition, the first executive search application with social and mobile recruiting capabilities. The solution brings clients and candidates to the center of the process, while connecting key recruitment and hiring processes through a seamless combination of client relationship management (CRM), candidate engagement and tracking,
Amrop Adds Four New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Tim Kemp and Bernard Perry as partners in London, Anne de la Rochebrochard as a partner in Paris and Pavel Stejskal as a partner in Prague. Mr. Kemp has a background in HR and HR transformation across a range of industries including financial services, life sciences, oil and
Harvey Hohauser & Associates Grows Not-For-Profit Team
IIC Partners member firm Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A) has expanded its not-for-profit team with the appointment of Ashley Picklo as manager, candidate development. “Non-profit work is vital, especially to communities with stressed local governments struggling to provide basic civic services,” said Todd Hohauser, president and COO of HH&A. “Ashley brings a keen understanding of
Spencer Stuart to Lead CFO Search for Interline Brands
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Interline Brands, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. John A. Ebner, Interline's current CFO, has informed the board of directors of his desire to leave the company to pursue new opportunities closer to his family. Interline Brands is a distributor
Halogen Selected by SGT
SGT, an engineering and aerospace contractor, has selected the Halogen Talent Management Suite to drive its talent management programs in support of a high performance culture. With Halogen’s solutions, SGT is able to share talent data seamlessly across all processes including its performance, learning, recruiting and succession programs. “SGT fosters a strong entrepreneurial and high
Right Executive Search Expands Services
Right Executive Search LLC (RES), a recruiting partner to many top employers in the New York tri-state area, has added staff and expanded services to offer private career coaching to individual job-seekers. The expansion enables RES’ executive search professionals to counsel and assist individuals with their job searches and career goals in all disciplines, whether
eQuest Launches “Big Data For HR” Service
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has announced that its Big Data Division is launching Big Data for HR, a new consulting service designed to give customers a competitive edge in candidate sourcing and selection. The service leverages the real-time analysis that enables companies to hire the right people at the
Nosal Partnes Finds CFO For Fallbrook Technologies
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed John K. Penver as chief financial officer at Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Mr. Penver was previously VP of finance, CFO and secretary at Active Power, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and John Morrow, senior partner, at Nosal Partners. Fallbrook Technologies Inc. is a
Monster Employment Index Up Seven Percent
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, grew seven percent on annual basis in November. Retail trade (up 16 percent) leads all sectors in annual growth, while real estate and rental and leasing sector continued
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
ADP Selected By Mercy Medical Center
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has been selected by Mercy Medical Center (MMC), a full service medical center delivering a comprehensive range of health services, for use of ADP Vantage HCMSM as its human capital management solution. ADP will provide MMC with a centralized, fully unified human resource, payroll, time
DavenportMajor Finds New President For Ferring Research Institute
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Dr. Keith James as the new president of Ferring Research Institute. Dr. James formerly served as a VP at Pfizer. Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a private, research-driven specialty biopharmaceutical company active in global markets. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
Saba Strenghtens Finance Team
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has appointedMichael Shahbazian as interim chief financial officer. Mr. Shahbazian joins Saba from PDF Solutions where he served as the company’s interim CFO and VP of finance from March 2012 to May 2012 and from June 2011 through December 2011. “Michael has over 30 years of
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
EMA Partners Opens Miami Office
EMA Partners International has opened a new office in Miami and named Luis Pedemonte as its managing partner. Mr. Pedemonte, who had previously operated his own firm, has an extensive background as a search practitioner in technology, digital marketing and consumer markets. He is joined by Mark Young, a seasoned executive recruiter with more than
Morgan Samuels Adds New Principal
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has added Diane Gilley as a principal. Ms. Gilley was previously a senior associate with Heidrick & Struggles and a member of that firm's global technology and chief information officer practice groups. Prior to that, she was a senior associate and principal with Korn/Ferry International’s advanced technology practice.
Kaplan & Associates To Lead CEO Search for Bat Harbor Bankshares
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bar Harbor Bankshares to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Bar Harbor Bankshares is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, founded in 1887 and celebrating its
IHRIM Welcomes New HR Leaders
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Joyce Brown, Gary Morlock and Sherry Timmerman as the newest members of its board of directors. Ms. Brown is director HR systems at Brink’s Inc. and directs all aspects of the company’s human resource system. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience and
Only Half of Hiring Companies Regard Talent Management as Top Priority
Only half of major organizations regard talent management as a top priority, according to a survey of 537 U.S. companies by Right Management, the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup. For 13 percent of organizations talent management is a secondary priority, and for the balance not a priority at all. Respondents were asked to
Korn Ferry Makes Appointments to Board
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jerry P. Leamon as a director of the company's board to fill the existing vacancy created by the retirement of former director Kenneth Whipple. The board also added Mr. Leamon to serve on the audit committee of the board. Mr. Leamon joins William R. Floyd, who was also recently elected to
ChampionScott Partners Fills Global Marketing Post For Valent BioSciences
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Salman Mir as vice president of global marketing and business management at Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC). Mr. Mir brings over 20 years of sales, marketing, operations and business development experience with major global crop protection companies in domestic and global roles. He joins VBC from Gowan Company, where
Insperity Releases New SaaS Offering
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched OrgPlus RealTime, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering of its Insperity OrgPlus workforce planning software. The software supports rapid creation, management and communication of organizational structure. It also provides a framework for strategic workforce analysis by bringing together a multitude of data from various
Johnson Partnes Forms Alliance With Asia Carbon
Executive search firm Johnson Partners has formed a partnership with Asia Carbon to form an integrated team of 15 partners working across offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne. Established in October 2008, Asia Carbon brought together some of the most experienced and well respected executive search professionals in the region to create
Luceo Solutions and Sertifi Createa Partnership
Recruiting technology company Luceo Solutions and Sertifi, a leading eSignature provider, have joined forced to provide its clients with a simplified, fully integrated and paperless method for onboarding new hires. Luceo’s industry-leading recruiting technology helps growing businesses to identify and hire the right-fit talent that can drive success in their organizations. Sertifi’s eSignature solutions enable
Martin Partners Places CEO at Able Manufacturing
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited William Pesch to the position of chief executive officer at Able Manufacturing. Mr. Pesch was the CEO at McBride Electric. Able Manufacturing is backed by the private equity firm Generations Holdings, Inc. and focuses on specialty engineered fiberglass, metal, and plastic enclosures. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search
Paychex Acquires ExpenseWire
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired ExpenseWire from Rearden Commerce. ExpenseWire is a expense report automation solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Paychex first partnered with Rearden in October 2008 when ExpenseWire was selected to power Paychex Expense Management, a web-based solution
