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Buffkin / Baker Leading President Search for Chowan University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker was recently selected by Chowan University to lead its search for a new president. Kirk Peterson recently stepped down from the role to spend more time with his family. Partner Ken Carrick is leading the assignment. The president serves as the chief executive officer of the university with responsibility for ensuring
Lindauer Places Chief Development Officer for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Lindauer has helped to place Jessica L. Miley as senior vice president and chief development officer for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in California. Ms. Miley, a proven fundraiser in healthcare who has dedicated her career to serving children and families in need, will direct all fundraising and development programs for Orange County’s only pediatric healthcare system. The
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.
Krauthamer & Associates Recruits CEO for Santa Cruz Metro
After a nationwide search attracting dozens of applicants, Krauthamer & Associates recently recruited Corey Aldridge as the new CEO of Santa Cruz Metro. His appointment came almost two months after former Metro CEO/general manager Michael Tree announced he would retire from the agency, less than two years after he assumed the role. Board chair Kristen
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?
DHR Global Names Vice Chairman
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has appointed Ayman Haddad as vice chairman. In his new role, Mr. Haddad will continue to play a pivotal role in DHR’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa, with a strategic focus on entering new growth markets, including Saudi Arabia. “Ayman’s elevation to vice chairman is a testament to
Navigating Opportunities in Changing Tides for the Non-Profits in 2024
In the fabric of our society and global economy, non-profit organizations have long been the stitching that binds community care and human altruism. However, in 2024, a new report from ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall says that as dynamic shifts continue to alter the socio-economic landscape, the non-profit sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, brimming
Eastward Partners Recruits CEO for Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils
New York-based Eastward Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Manny Rodriguez as the new CEO of Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils in Dallas, TX. The search was led by Brett Vecchio and Lonia Zylberman. “Eastward Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Manny Rodriguez as chief executive officer for Living Earth – Mulch, Compost, Soils,” the search firm
RMN Electi Fills Top Marketing Post for the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
As business becomes more global and complex, and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, top marketing executives’ responsibility of planning and coordinating an organization’s marketing activities has become much more challenging, according to recruiters specializing in the function. A past DHR Global study found that the companies that have reputations for
WittKieffer Seeking CHRO for Texas Tech
A number of universities have recently turned to search firms to find new chief human resources officers. Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer was recently selected by Texas Tech University to lead in its search for a new CHRO. Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot are leading the assignment. The school seeks an CHRO to lead the institution’s efforts to redefine human
Wilton & Bain Opens Office in Dubai
Wilton & Bain recently opened a new office in Dubai. “We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Dubai,” said David Heron, CEO. “We will serve clients across the Middle East and North Africa, with further announcements to follow of our new managing partner who will be leading Wilton & Bain
Creating a Winning M&A Leadership Team
What makes a merger or acquisition a success? It all starts with having the right leaders in place. Research shows that strong leaders predict M&A strategy success and specific competencies are associated with high-performing deals. The right leadership team is so critical because they have a big job on their hands: ensuring executive alignment, setting the
Aspen Leadership Group Leading Chief Development Officer Search for the Pittsburgh Public Theater
Aspen Leadership Group, an executive search firm that specializes in recruiting top talent for philanthropic organizations, has been called in by the Pittsburgh Public Theater to lead in its search for a new chief development officer. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the managing director and partnering closely with the artistic director, the
The New York Society for Ethical Culture Taps Development Guild DDI to Find New Leader
Non-profit specialist recruitment firm Development Guild DDI has been retained by the New York Society for Ethical Culture (the Society) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior vice president and principal Tracy Marshall is leading the assignment. Reporting to the Society’s board of trustees and working in close collaboration with clergy
Lindauer Appoints Leader of the Independent School Practice
Lindauer has named Jackie Sullivan as senior vice president and leader of the independent school practice. “Jackie consistently drives client success by providing strategic counsel that is equally focused on tactical implementation and big-picture visionary thinking,” said Deb Taft, CEO of Lindauer. “By tuning her approach to the ambitious goals of her clients, she has
StevenDouglas Names VP, Technology Executive Search
Executive search firm StevenDouglas has appointed Matthew Richards as vice president, technology executive search. “What sets Matthew apart is his strategic and detailed approach to executive search,” StevenDouglas said. “Rather than solely focusing on finding candidates, Matthew delves deep into understanding organizational dynamics and talent requirements, collaborating closely with the C-suite to build transformational leadership teams. This
Here’s How PE Firms Can Reduce Talent Churn and Produce Better Leaders
Participants in the ninth annual PE leadership survey conducted by AlixPartners generally agree that the most important thing they can do to achieve the financial results they demand is to pay attention to leadership and talent. For PE firms, which prioritize C-suite leadership, and portcos, which emphasize talent at all levels, “the quality of leadership and succession
Egon Zehnder Retained by Bandhan Bank for CEO Search
Financial services organizations, generally, are facing a new competitive landscape, regulatory challenges and a constant struggle to manage cost and efficiency. This requires strategic leaders, both men and women, with a multidimensional skill-set and competencies that often go above and beyond any typical job description. But there’s a big problem: In most countries, while women
Evolve Giving Group Seeking CEO for the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
The economic strength of the non-profit field has increased in recent years and it is now the third largest employer in the U.S. This has certainly kept search firms busy. Chicago-based executive search firm Evolve Giving Group was recently retained by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte to lead in its search for a new
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Using Sterling Martin to Find New CEO
Sterling Martin Associates, an executive search firm which specializes in recruiting talent for associations and other non-profit organizations, has been tapped by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Under the direction of the Certification Commission, the CEO makes recommendations and participates with the
Remofirst Secures $25 Million in Funding
Remofirst, a San Francisco-based employer-of-record provider, has closed a $25 million series A funding round. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm, with participation by existing investors QED, Mouro Capital and Counterpart Ventures. Remofirst says that the funds will go toward new products and services as well as to bring
5 Essential Aspects of an AI-Ready Corporate Culture
The recent buzz around AI has brought a great deal of hope and excitement to organizations, particularly in the last few years. However, reflecting on the progress of other “digital transformations” over the past many years should give executives reason to pause. For example, one study on big data showed that while corporate investment in data
BarkerGilmore Fills Legal Post for Bragg Companies
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Chris Connelly as the new vice president and director of legal for Bragg Companies in Long Beach, CA. The search was led by Max Gelernter, managing director of BarkerGilmore. “Chris’s unique blend of legal expertise spanning over two decades and his immersion in the construction industry
Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking CHRO for Washtenaw Community College
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) was recently retained by Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The search is being led by managing partner Jennifer Muller. Reporting to the president and serving on the president’s executive leadership team, the CHRO is responsible for integrating human
Protis Global Appoints VPs of Business Development
Protis Global has expanded with the addition of Samantha Marino Parker as vice president of business development for food and beverage, and Cliff Hall as vice president of business development for automation and robotics. “Samantha and Cliff bring invaluable experience fitting within the Protis Global framework nicely,” said Bert Miller, CEO of Protis Global. “Their appointments underscore our commitment
Diversified Search Group Expands Education Practice
Diversified Search Group (DSG), a leading search firm backed by private equity firm ShoreView Industries, has named Jennifer Mason as a managing director in its education practice. “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Mason join our esteemed team of experts, especially at a time when the dynamics of leadership in higher education are rapidly evolving,” said Aileen
Private Equity In Hot Pursuit Of Chief AI Officers With Strategic Vision
AI has been increasingly buzzy in the past year as companies try to understand the potential benefits it can bring – from ringing out more efficiency in the workplace and streamlining decision-making, to improving employee productivity monitoring. Now, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has just announced a policy to help government agencies harness its power and mitigate
Diversified Search Group | Koya Partners Selected by Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to Find New Leader
Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, has been retained by the Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tiara D. Muse, managing associate, is leading the assignment. Newfields is in a pivotal moment of growth and evolution and is seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to
NU Advisory Partners Assists Sigma7 with Chief Technology Officer Search
Executive search firm NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Andy Simpson-Pirie as chief technology officer of Sigma7 in New York City. Mr. Simpson-Pirie has a technology career spanning 25 years across a spectrum of early-stage, growth-phase, and large global corporations. Over that time, he has established a track record of launching new products, leading acquisitions,
Assembly Group Partners with Employ to Recruit CEO
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly Group has placed Steve Cox as the new CEO of Employ in Waltham, MA. He succeeds former CEO, Pete Lamson. “Congratulations to Steve Cox on his new role of chief executive officer at Employ,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. “It was a pleasure partnering with the Employ team, and we wish the
Caldwell Posts 66 Percent Revenue Gain
Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q2 revenues of $39.8 million (Canadian), a 66 percent increase from a year ago. Financial results include those of IQTalent Partners (IQTP). “This was another record-breaking quarter for Caldwell, delivering the strongest second quarter and first half in Caldwell’s history,” said John Wallace, CEO. “Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $39.8 million and $78.4
Heidrick & Stuggles Recruits CFO for Constant Contact
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has recruited Harpreet Grewal as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Constant Contact. Mr. Harpreet joins the company from TheLadders.com, an online job search platform and recruiting company, where he was CFO. With more than 300,000 customers, Constant Contact is a provider of email
Bond and Hunt Personnel Create Bilingual Staffing Solution
Canadian-based Hunt Personnel has entered into a strategic partnership with recruitment software provider Bond International Software. The alliance puts around 100 of Hunt Personnel’s users across Canada on the Bond Adapt application and leverages its ability to integrate with third party products, multi-lingual capabilities, and complete configurability. “One of Bond Adapt's greatest differentiators has always
Talentor Expands into Ukraine
Talentor Recruitment Consultancyhas continued its expansion by agreeing to a new partnership with Business Solutions in Kiev, Ukraine. Talentor offices are now present in 15 markets with further growth plans to expand into Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Benelux countries during 2010. Business Solutions’ head, Yana Solomarskaya, stated: “My team and I are really thrilled
Trinity Recruitment Adds Senior Consultant
Multi-sector U.K.-based recruitment specialist Trinity Recruitment Group has added Helen Adams as a senior consultant to strengthen its engineering, production and design divisions. Ms. Adams has 10 years of recruitment experience in this specialist field, previously serving as senior account manager and headhunter at Straco International. “I’m delighted to welcome Helen to the group. She
Caliber Point Launches HR Services Solution
Caliber Point Business Solutions Ltd., a business process outsourcing (BPO) service provider and a Hexaware Technologies subsidiary, has launched Republic, a multi-tenant HR services delivery solution. Built on the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, the platform will cater to multiple clients under a secure and shared environment. The tool is designed to significantly reducing the
Employment Index Reveals Hiring Turmoil
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, retreated slightly to 89.0 in May, after three months of improvement. The Index had risen from 70.8 in January to 92.3 in April. “Economic turmoil in Europe, Wall Street and the Gulf appears to have also impacted managerial hiring at companies across the U.S.,” said
Vetted Solutions Hires Non-Profit Expert
Executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has named E. Harrison Able as a senior associate. Mr. Able has served nearly 40 years as CEO of non-profit organizations and associations. Most recently he served for 20 years as the president and CEO of the American Association of Museums, where he established the organization as the largest
CarterBaldwin Taps President for John Stott Ministries
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Benjamin K. Homan as president of John Stott Ministries. Mr. Homan joins John Stott Ministries following a nine-year tenure as president and CEO of Food for the Hungry, a relief and development organization serving in more than 26 developing countries. John Stott Ministries is the U.S. chapter of the
Salary.com Posts Q4 Loss; Up Slightly for Full Year
Salary.com, Inc./(NASDAQ:SLRY), a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $10.9 million, a four percent dip from the prior year. The company reported a net loss of $12.5 million or 74 cents per share, compared with a year-ago loss of $8.8 million or 53
SuccessFactors Adds Former Yahoo! Exec
SuccessFactors, Inc. has added Hillary Smith as its new general counsel, managing the company's global legal affairs and team. Ms. Smith brings SuccessFactors a wide breath and tenure of legal experience and is joining SuccessFactors from Yahoo! Inc. where she has been the general counsel of Right Media, now a Yahoo! company, and Yahoo!'s associate
Ultimate Software Chosen by KBE
Ultimate Software has been selected by Key Brand Entertainment (KBE), a developer, producer, and distributor of live theatre in the U.S. and Canada. One of KBE's key companies is Broadway Across America, the largest Broadway touring organization in North America–responsible for presenting such shows as Wicked, Hairspray, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Phantom of
AESC Adds Four New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added B.E. Smith in the U.S., Cornfeld Ltd. in Switzerland, Executive Network in Poland and IMS Talent in Finland as its newest member firms. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare organizations. The firm is led by Kathy Noland and was founded
Patino Associates and VMA Group Form Alliance
Patino Associates, an executive search firm specializing in the corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations and marketing functions, has signed an affiliate partnership agreement corporate communications-focused recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group. The alliance creates one of the largest global practices focused on the recruitment and placement of corporate communications professionals with consultants in Washington, D.C.,
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Partners
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced that Michelle Foster (New York), Nicole Lipman (San Francisco) and Dimitri Mastrocola (New York) have been named partners. The three join MLA’s existing 29 member advisory board. “Partnership criteria are demanding and partners are required to consistently meet them as a prerequisite and an ongoing duty,”
Dowd Associates to Lead Search for Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by Scripps Network Interactive to lead its search for a vice president, investor relations. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, and country
JobVite Launches Free Social Recruiting Site
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has launched Jobvite Share, a free way to distribute and target any job opening on social networks to increase referrals and track in real-time the value of any job advertisement or placement on-line. With Jobvite Share, anyone with a position to fill can enter a job URL, and
Accero Introduces Workforce Intelligence Solution
Accero, an HR and payroll solutions provider with clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K., has announced the availability of Accero Workforce Intelligence, a reporting and analytics solution that delivers actionable HR information, enabling HR managers to help drive strategic, informed decisions for their organization. Accero Workforce Intelligence is a usable product out-of-the
Human Capital Institute Names New Board for Workforce Planning
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has announced the formation of its executive board for strategic workforce planning comprised of senior executives and workforce planning leaders from diverse industries and organizations. HCI’s executive board is an independent group that regularly advises members of HCI’s executive workgroup for strategic workforce planning on best practices and next generation
Boyden Adds to Brussels Office
Boyden has added M. Eric Borrenbergen to its Brussels office as senior vice president. He will focus on searches of top and senior level executives in human resources, legal affairs and business administration. Mr. Borrenbergen has more than 25 years broad managerial experience at executive committee level in an international environment, as company lawyer and
Online Job Demand Increases
Online advertised vacancies rose 222,700 to 4,150,000 in April, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Over the past six months, labor demand has increased by 870,000, and this increase has been widely shared across the States and occupational categories. “Providing evidence of the strengthening economy, labor demand in April rose
Davies Park to Lead CEO Search for PSAC
Davies Park Executive Search has been retained by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) to head its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Roger Soucy, PSAC president and CEO since the association's inception in 1981, has announced his intention to retire. Both internal and external applicants will be considered. The PSAC
Casino Careers Appoints Head of Talent Acquisition
Casino Careers, LLC has added Margaret Wright to head the firm's executive search/talent acquisition division. Ms. Wright joins the niche firm following the response to Casino Careers' nationwide survey of over 1,000 HR executives in the gaming-hospitality and technology industries, regarding their talent acquisition preferences and use of executive search firms. “We are delighted that
BCA Places HR Exec at Westfield, LLC
BCA, Executive Recruiters has recruited Amanda Foster as vice president of learning and organizational development for Westfield, LLC. Ms. Foster previously held numerous senior corporate positions with Hudson Highland Group, Monster Worldwide, and Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation. BCA’s chief operations officer, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Westfield is the world's largest listed retail property group
Initio International Names Non-Executive Director
Recruitment group Initio International Ltd. has elected Mike Walmsley as non-executive director. Mr. Walmsley was formerly managing director at Parker Bridge and after that launched RecruitmentTraining.co.uk in 2001. “Mike is a well respected and very connected figure within U.K. recruitment,” said Brendan Flood, CEO. “His grounded experience married with his entrepreneurial approach will be an
Coleman Lew Search for Presbyterian College
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has placed Brian Reese as director of athletics for Presbyterian College. Currently, Mr. Reese is serving as associate director of Student Athletics at Vanderbilt University. Located in Clinton, SC, Presbyterian College competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference. PC is a top-ranked
Kenexa to Work with Mphasis India
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced that MphasiS India has selected Kenexa as its survey provider to drive leadership effectiveness through 360 surveys. Kenexa will deliver surveys designed to meet MphasiS’ corporate structure, culture and business objectives, along with a full array of analytical reports and training materials
EEmpact Software Selected by Goodwill Industries
eEmpACT Software (part of the Bond International Software group) has announce that its front and back office staffing software solution was selected by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to create greater efficiencies in their staffing operation. The largest of more than 168 Goodwill organizations in North America, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin has more than
DHR Acquires Gundersen Partners
DHR International has acquired global search firm Gundersen Partners. The firm is well known for its marketing focus and functional expertise across the consumer, financial services, industrial and nonprofit industries. Steve Gundersen, founder of Gundersen Partners, joins DHR as executive vice president and leader of the firm’s media & entertainment practice. Mr. Gundersen will split
VMA Group Launches New Division
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has launched a new division providing personal and professional development for organizations and their communications teams. Led by Charlotte Butler, associate director at VMA, the practice will offer personal development programs, consultancy in team structure and effectiveness, executive coaching and talent showcase events. The first programs – ‘Managing the
Executive Search Confidence Hits 22-Month High
Executive recruiters' confidence in the executive employment market reached a 22-month high in April, with 64 percent of 186 search firm respondents expecting more senior-management hiring over the next six months, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). ExecuNet's April recruiter confidence register reached 64 percent, matching the tally recorded in June
Russell Reynolds Associates Fills Post for TIAA-CREF
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Scott Wise as the new head of TIAA-CREF's Endowment-Investment Group. Mr. Wise has run the Rice University endowment since 1989 and will oversee a new endowment group from the university’s hometown of Houston. TIAA-CREF is the New York-headquartered firm that oversees more than $400
