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Six Strategies to Get Ahead of Geopolitical Business Risks
For businesses operating in today’s volatile marketplace, geopolitical risks have moved from background noise to boardroom priority. Whether it’s trade wars, military conflicts, new regulatory regimes, or diplomatic breakdowns, international business leaders are finding that geopolitical factors now influence everything from supply chain continuity to investor confidence, according to a recent report from Signium’s Angela
Coulter Partners Recruits CFO for iOnctura
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Steven Sciuto as the new CFO of iOnctura. “Following our successful initiation of a number of Phase II studies for our lead asset, roginolisib, we are committed to building a world-class leadership team that not only delivers on the promise of this asset but also strengthens our entire portfolio,” said Catherine
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.
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
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?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Randstad Digital Acquires AI-Powered Torc
Randstad N.V. has announced that Randstad Digital has acquired Torc, a next-generation AI-powered talent marketplace platform with more than 25,000 digital talent enrolled worldwide, with a specific current emphasis on LATAM, the U.S., and India. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition allows Randstad Digital to further accelerate clients’ access to digital talent, including
Nationwide Job Openings Increase in September
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has reported a 5.6 percent increase in nationwide job openings in September and an 8.7 percent increase year-over-year. This marks the fourth time in five months that the economy has seen growth in job openings. Nationwide job competition held steady at a ratio of
Dowd Associates Fills CFO Post for Scripps Neworks
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Amy Listerman as chief financial officer, advertising sales, for Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. Listerman is the former NBCUniversal SVP of ad sales pricing, planning & strategy. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as
Alliance Solutions Group Opens New Location
Alliance Solutions Group, a full-service staffing and recruitment agency based in Ohio, has expanded its presence to Mahoning County by opening a new staffing facility. The Mahoning Valley office will offer staffing and recruitment services from the company’s nine business units to individuals in Youngstown, Warren, Middlefield and the surrounding communities. “In July 2012, the
The Ropella Group Launches Operations in China
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has opened a new office in China. Justin Prairie, Ropella’s vice president of company search, will be leading the China office, assisting Asian clients in their searches for consultants, employees, and profitable corporate partners. The Ropella Group is the leading retained search firm serving the chemical and allied industries
Kenexa Releases 2X Assess Solution
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched 2x Assess, an assessment content solution that provides enhanced reporting and offers extensive multilingual capabilities. Kenexa 2x Assess provides a global content solution as an integrated part of the company’s 2x talent management suite and competency framework, which includes 2x BrassRing and
Avature Opens in Hong Kong
Avature, a provider of innovative Web 2.0 talent acquisition solutions delivered as SaaS, has opened a new office in Hong Kong, China as part of its expansion plan to better support its growing APAC customer base. Lead by Julian Boylan, senior vice-president global markets, the office seeks to expand its user base in the Asia
JDG Associates Retained by MMA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) to conduct the search for its senior director of membership, North America position. Founded in 2003, MMA is the collective voice representing companies and brands across the entire mobile marketing ecosystem. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving
Korn Ferry Names Head of Leadership/Talent Consulting Business
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Smita Anand as senior partner and managing director of its leadership and talent consulting (LTC) business in India. Based in Korn/Ferry's Gurgaon office, Ms. Anand will be responsible for leading the firm's board and CEO succession offering in Asia. She will also continue to strengthen the LTC business and enhance the
CTPartners To Air TV Advertising Campaign
CTPartners has announced that it will begin a television advertising campaign on CNBC. The campaign will focus on raising the firm's profile in the areas of human capital strategy and choosing the right executive search firm. The ads will run in the 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. (Eastern) time slot. "CTPartners has a strong and
Managerial Recruitment Activity Takes a Slide of 10.1 Points in September
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, took a slide of 10.1 points in September, nearly wiping out the 11.1 point hiring gain achieved last month. The Index has remained stable over the past year and is 35.1 points higher than it was in September 2009. Cities active in the automobile industry
Eurozone Crisis Driving Major Changes in Recruitment
The current economic crisis in the eurozone is driving major changes in the type of senior executives companies in the region are recruiting, according to IIC Partners EMEA board director Myriam Walgraef, a partner at Brussels-based executive search firm Hoffman & Associates. “Before the current eurozone volatility, many firms were looking to hire C-level executives
Dice Holdings Strengthens Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has announced Golnar Sheikholeslami, EVP and chief product officer of Everyday Health, Inc., was appointed to the company's board of directors. “Goli has nearly two decades of experience launching and building digital businesses using product innovation and content as key strategic components,” said Scot
Martin Partners Finds Director for Genentech
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Megha Verma to the position of senior director at Genentech Inc., a worldwide biotechnology pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Genentech, Ms. Verma was director, global market Access at Pfizer. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
HR Services Launches Newest Version of myStaffingPro
Applicant tracking vendor, HR Services, Inc., has released its latest version of myStaffingPro 13.3. The release includes usability enhancements to both the candidate experience and the user interface. Candidates who are applying for positions at companies using myStaffingPro applicant tracking software will benefit from redesigned education and work history collection screens. “The goal with this
Recruiter Confidence Falls
Recruiter confidence ticked down slightly in the past month to 35 percent and almost reached the significantly low levels seen last year right after the U.S. debt ceiling crisis, largely due to circumstances beyond organizations’ control, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). Seventy percent of executive recruiters pointed to conditions external
DHR Adds Global Leader To Business & Professional Services Practice Group
DHR International has added Pravesh Mehra as executive vice president and global leader, business & professional services practice group based in the firm’s Silicon Valley and New York offices. He will focus on senior executive search for companies in the advisory, technology services, and global outsourcing industries. Mr. Mehra is a seasoned executive and spent
McCormick Group Completes CEO Search for Natural Products Association
Executive search firm The McCormick Group has placed C. John Shaw as executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association. Ivan Adler, principal of The McCormick Group and leader of its government affairs practice, completed the search. Before joining NPA, Mr. Shaw had been assistant secretary for Environment, Safety and Health at the U.S.
PeopleAnswers and AccentCare Form Alliance
PeopleAnswers and AccentCare, Inc., a home healthcare company, have announced a new software licensing agreement. AccentCare will use PeopleAnswers’ HR solution for pre-employment selection to help identify and hire its sales and clinical management team across the company’s 10-state service area. “Demand continues to rise for in-home healthcare services, a trend that fuels our rapid
Interim Partners and Brightpool to Launch New Search Business
Interim Partners, a provider of interim managers, and Brightpool will jointly establish a new permanent executive search business in January. New Street Executive Search will complement the services already offered by Interim Partners and will focus on senior appointments in the £150,000 – £500,000 pay range. The company will have a focus on the global
IIC Partners’ Brazil-Based Fesa Adds Director
IIC Partners’ member firm in Brazil, Fesa, has named Rodrigo Byrro as the new director and partner for its IT and telecoms practice groups. Mr. Byrro has significant experience within all facets of IT and telecommunications. He has previously worked at Siemens and was Brazil sales director for HTC (High Tech Computer Corp), leading the
Carrington & Carringont Places Chief Diversity Officer at Carolinas Healthcare System
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has recruited James E. Taylor as the new chief diversity officer for the Carolinas HealthCare System. CHS provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington,DC and Memphis, TN, Carrington & Carrington places candidates in middle management
Capital Analytics and KnowledgeAdvisors Join Forces
Capital Analytics and KnowledgeAdvisors, two providers of human capital measurement, have formed a strategic partnership. The alliance will leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to deliver a comprehensive measurement solution to clients for their learning and development initiatives. KnowledgeAdvisors is known for its learning analytics system Metrics that Matter, a cloud-based software solution for
Sanford Rose San Diego Adds New Partner
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has added Mark Soufleris, former owner and practice leader of Sanford Rose Associates – Fort Lauderdale, as partner, pharma & biopharmaceuticals. Mr. Soufleris has spent over 30 years as a pharmaceutical industry veteran who dedicated his career exclusively to helping companies commercialize life-saving products that addressed significant patient healthcare needs.
Indeed Acquired by Recruit CO. Ltd.
Indeed, a search engine for jobs, has been acquired by Recruit Co. Ltd., a provider of integrated HR and information services based in Japan. Indeed will be an independent operating unit of Recruit, led by Indeed's current senior management team. “Our success is also due to our dedicated team of employees and our tens of
Braswell Nees Group Places CEO at Overture Networks
Braswell Nees Group has recruited Mike Aquino as chief executive officer at Overture Networks. Mr. Aquino joins Overture from Ciena Corporation, where he held a number of executive positions, including SVP of global field operations, general manager of global government solutions, and VP of Americas. Overture Networks is the preferred Carrier Ethernet edge and aggregation
Jobvite Releases Newest Version of Hiring Service
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has launched a new version of Jobvite Hire. Featuring a new consumer-oriented design that fundamentally improves the user experience, Jobvite Hire works seamlessly across multiple devices and offers a suite of innovative new features for strategic recruiting. Dan Finnigan, president and CEO of Jobvite, stated: “The new Jobvite
Korn Ferry Adds Partner to Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Alexander Wink as a senior client partner in the firm's global technology practice. Mr. Wink will be based in Germany where he will lead the digital sector in the EMEA region. He has expertise handling a broad range of assignments in the Internet and telecommunication industry, as well as the cleantech
Amrop Adds Parker Executive Search as Newest Partner in Atlanta
Global executive search firm Amrop has formed a partnership with Parker Executive Search, a retained executive search firm based out of Atlanta. Under the leadership of Dan Parker, president, and Laurie Wilder, executive vice president and managing director, Amrop’s new partner firm brings specific expertise in executive search services for clients in the corporate, higher
Trilogy Places SVP HR at Pharmanet/i3
Burlingame, CA-based 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. Trilogy also recently recruited Duncan Harwood as chief human resources officer for inVentiv. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignments on behalf of Trilogy. Prior to joining inVentiv, Ms. Mackenzie
HR Certification Institute Expands Offerings
The HR Certification Institute, the internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession, has announced the expansion of its advanced credential portfolio to include Human Resource Business Professional (HRBP) and Human Resource Management Professional (HRMP) certifications for HR professionals primarily practicing outside of the United States. The HRBP and HRMP credentials are a complement to
OneWire Launches Executive Search Business
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has announced the launch of its executive search arm, OneWire Managed Services. The new service includes candidate screening, interviewing, evaluation and pipelining for future hires. OneWire senior managing director, Mary Gay Townsend, said: “We partner closely with our clients, becoming an extension of their teams for
