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Lock Search Group Announces Expansion
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has expanded with the addition of Nick Kanaan as a consultant in British Columbia. “We are thrilled to welcome Nick Kanaan as the newest member of our team at Lock Search Group,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “His collaborative, client-focused approach and deep understanding of business leadership
The Real Threat Isn’t AI Replacing Work, It’s Companies Not Keeping Up
AI has quietly moved from experimental novelty to competitive baseline, and that shift is happening faster than most orgs are prepared to manage. What separates companies that capture real value from those that accumulate pilots is no longer access to technology, but the ability to make smart choices about where to apply it, how to
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
4 Trends Influencing the Future of Work
The last few years have created an urgent need for executive leaders to become adaptable and intentional in the face of both sudden and ongoing change. “As the workplace is continually being reshaped by these changes, there are several trends that demand the attention of these leaders, compelling them to evaluate and respond strategically in
SnapHop Releases Mobile Recruiting Solution
SnapHop, a provider of enterprise mobile solutions, has announced the availability of RecruitingHop, a new mobile recruiting solution for recruiters, job boards, and companies seeking access to candidates who increasingly rely on smartphones and tablets for all their communication needs. RecruitingHop empowers companies to reach candidates quickly using their preferred communication channels. “Mobile is a
Koltin Consulting Group Adds to Recruiting Team
Koltin Consulting Group, a provider of management, marketing, and business consulting services to financial services firms, has added Sara King as director and Courtney Blum as a research associate in its recruiting business. Ms. King was previously a director with Quick Leonard Kieffer, a retained executive search firm specializing in the healthcare, academic, association, and
Spencer Stuart Taps CEO for YWCA Chicago
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Dorri McWhorter as chief executive officer of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's (YWCA). Ms. McWhorter, a partner at Crowe Horwath LLP, will assume the role of CEO effective March 1, 2013. The YWCA is the oldest women-focused social service agency in Chicago and provides mission critical support programs to more
CareerBuilder Launches Recruitment Performance Portal
CareerBuilder has launched its Recruitment Performance Portal, a free analytics tool for all clients that helps companies evaluate how the performance of their job ads compares with other companies vying for the same talent in the same locations. The portal, powered by data on more than 27 million applicant behaviors, tells companies how effective they
Kforce Posts Four Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $269.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, an increase of four percent from $259.3 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $8.6 million, or $0.24 per share, versus net income of $7.1 million, or $0.20
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Financial Services Partner
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Gregory Konstans as a partner within its financial services practice; he is based in the firm's Dallas office. Mr. Konstans is a 16-year veteran of the executive search industry, and his portfolio of experience includes stints with CTPartners and Russell Reynolds Associates. "The financial services industry
Ferguson Partners Spearheads CEO Search for Four Seasons
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has been retained by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Kathleen Taylor, has announced she is leaving the company. Ferguson Partners is a global executive search firm that specializes in providing executive, director, and professional search
Cornerstone Teams with Appirio
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Appirio, a human capital management technology consultancy. Appirio will become a preferred service provider for Cornerstone’s cloud-based talent management solutions. The teaming of the two companies also allows Appirio to broaden its existing talent management solution. “Cloud, mobile and social technologies have
Jobvite Unveils New Recruiting Solution
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has launched Jobvite Engage to provide a robust candidate relationship management solution by allowing recruiters to target job seekers by building lasting talent pools and focusing on candidates’ skill sets. “Our research continues to show that the most sought-after, highly skilled workers across industries such as healthcare, technology
Monster Posts 10 Percent Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $211.2 million for the fourth quarter, a 10 percent drop compared with $250 million in the comparable quarter last year. The company reported a net loss of $73 million, or 66 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a profit of $10.9 million, or nine cents
Raines International Places Chief HR Officer at Trinity Services Group
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has placed Khadeeja Morse as the new chief human resources officer at Trinity Services Group, Inc. Ms. Morse previously served as senior vice president of human resources at Health Care Navigator. With 41 years of service Trinity Services Group is a leader in essential support services for secure facilities.
Boyden Outlook Report Points to Hiring Uptick
An expansion of management ranks is expected to result in an overall uptick in talent acquisition, thanks to economic stability in the U.S. and growth projections in key developing markets including Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, according to the quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook. “Overall, CEOs and decision makers are preparing to increase hiring of
Empower Software Solutions Adds Former Ceridian Sales Executive
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has added Haden Riddick to the position of vice president of sales – human capital management. Mr. Riddick will guide sales activities related to EmpowerHR/Pay, an HR and payroll platform, EmpowerTime, a core time and
Russell Reynolds Associates Launches Digital Transformation Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has launched a digital transformation practice with dedicated resources in each of the following areas: digital board directors; digital functional leaders; horizontal specialty areas; and industry-specific digital leaders. "In every sector, digital innovation is rewriting the rules of business. Leaders across all industries are recognizing that
Polachi Promotes Managing Partner
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has promoted partner Sean Carroll to managing partner and a member of the executive committee. In his expanded role, Mr. Carroll will act as a key influencer in the operational and strategic decisions of Polachi in
ChampionScott Partners Fills CIO Position For ITT Educational Services
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Todd Coombes as executive vice president and chief information officer at ITT Educational Services Inc. Mr. Coombes joins ITT ESI from CNO Financial Group, where he served as CIO and CTO since 2005. ITT Educational Services provides accredited, technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its ITT Technical
Dice Posts 11 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $52.7 million, an increase of 11 percent from $47.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Excluding the acquisition of Slashdot, SourceForge and Freecode (now collectively known as Slashdot Media), revenues were $48.1 million in the fourth quarter. Revenues for
RSR Partners Adds Managing Director in L.A.
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Andrew W. Knox as managing director in its Los Angeles office. With more than 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting profession, in both the U.S. and Asia, Mr. Knox has worked across various industry sectors, geographic markets, and functional disciplines, including financial
Korn Ferry Adds Global Consumer Practice Partner
Korn/Ferry International has added Andrew B. Lipsher as a senior client partner in the global consumer practice with a focus on global media convergence, technology, media and entertainment, digital media and consumer internet. He will be based in Korn/Ferry's New York City office. Mr. Lipsher joins Korn/Ferry from Clear Channel Media Holdings, where he was
Allen Austin Completes CFO Search for Houston Chronicle
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has recruited Michael A. Rutledge to serve as chief financial officer at the Houston Chronicle for Hearst Newspapers. As a CPA with 20 years of experience in the finance field, Mr. Rutledge joins the Houston Chronicle most recently from Cantel Medical Corporation, in Houston. Since March 4, 1887, Hearst has
eVerge Group Manes Head of Taleo Consulting Practice
eVerge Group has announced that Mike Webster has joined the company as senior director, Taleo Applications, to head its Taleo consulting practice. Mr. Webster brings more than 16 years of HR recruiting, education and talent acquisition experience with Fortune 500 companies such as Cummins, PETCO, Blockbuster, TIAA-Cref and Accenture. In his new role, he will
ZRG Partners Posts 26 Percent Revenue Gain
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has reported 2012 revenues were up 26 percent compared to 2011. Driving the growth was ZRG’s strategic decision to expand the firm’s European footprint through the opening of new offices in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. In 2012, the company completed searches
Retail Search Firm G2exec Strengthens Staff
G2exec, a mid-tier retail search firm and part of the Barracuda Group, has added Sarah Rees to its staff. Ms. Rees has over 10 years’ experience in international executive search and previously ran a specialized European boutique consultancy in Paris. Recently she returned to the U.K. to lead the European talent acquisition team for the
Dillistone Selected by RSA
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has announced that its FILEFINDER has been implemented by global life sciences executive search and interim management firm RSA. RSA has implemented the FileFinder 10 system for users spread between offices in the U.K., mainland Europe, the United States and Asia. The client has also
Harris Search Fills CFO Post for Nidec Minster Corp.
Dublin, Ohio-based Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has placed Ronald Arling as vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Nidec Minster Corporation. Mr. Arling previously served as controller and chief accounting officer at NewPage Corporation. Established in 1896 in Minster Ohio, Nidec Minster is a world leader in the production of material forming
Spencer Ogden Opens in Dubai
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Dubai. The office is led by country manager Jaimie Cork, who has been operating in Dubai since 2008 and has a seven year track record in the industry. He previously served as an associate director at Eximius Group. While the primary focus of the Dubai
HVS Executive Search Appoints President, Asia Pacific Division
HVS Executive Search has promoted Mark Keith to president, Asia Pacific division. Mr. Keith will continue to be based out of Hong Kong and oversee the company’s current operations in the region. He has been a managing director at HVS Executive Search since 2002. His hospitality career has centered on people and their performance, with
AC Lordi Names Principal in Its Search Division
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting and executive search, has promoted Jeff Olshin to principal of AC Lordi’s search division. “Jeff is one of the most successful and respected executive recruiters in Philadelphia,” said AC Lordi CEO and managing principal Frank Lordi. “His presence and leadership has been instrumental in transforming
StepStone Partners with BigMachines
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has selected BigMachines to provide on-demand software to streamline quote to cash processes within its sales environment. BigMachines is providing a cloud-based CPQ solution to enable extended sales teams to easily configure and price communications solutions, generate proposals, contracts, and other sales documents and automatically route
Spencer Ogden Opens In Dubai
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Dubai and assigned Jamie Cork as its country manager. While the primary focus of the Dubai office will be serving the oil and gas market, it will also service the power and renewable energy sectors. The Dubai office will be the eighth opened by the
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in New York
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Jane Greenwald as a managing director in New York. Ms. Greenwald most recently served as a partner with Battalia Winston and previously spent 13 years with Gilbert Tweed. She specializes in the industrial, energy, life sciences/healthcare services and technology sectors. Gilbert Tweed International, established in 1975, is
