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LHH Knightsbridge Recruits Chief Legal Officer for LCBO
LHH Knightsbridge has assisted in the recruitment of Sacha Fraser as chief legal officer of LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario). Partner Tara Veysey and managing partner Lisa Knight led the assignment. “I am pleased to announce that Sacha Fraser has joined LCBO as our new chief legal officer, overseeing our legal and procurement teams,” said George Soleas, president
Korn Ferry Q1 Revenue Rises Five Percent to $708.6 Million as Executive Search and Interim Lead Gains
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2026 revenues of $708.6 million, an increase of five percent year-over-year at actual, and four percent at constant currency. Fee revenue grew year-over-year in each solution, led by professional search & interim (10 percent actual) and executive search (eight percent actual). “I am pleased with our company’s performance,” said
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.
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
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?
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
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
A Look at the Importance of Proper Background Checks for Executive Search
Background checks are an important part of the hiring process. They can help confirm that candidates have the experience and education they claim to have. This includes verification of education, employment history, professional licenses, and certifications. Background checks can help identify candidates with a history of financial irresponsibility or fraudulent activities. This is important when hiring for senior
Dangerfield International Opens Toronto Office
Dangerfield International has opened a new office in Toronto. Lena Kozovski, general manager of North America, will head the Toronto office. Ms. Kozovski has more than 15 years experience and has worked both client side and agency. Graham Jackson, managing director of Dangerfield, said: “Lena’s core role is to continue to grow the Dangerfield business
Monster Expands SeeMore Recruiting Tool
Monster has introduced new SeeMore features built to meet the recruiting needs of small and mid-size employers. Continuing its strategy to deploy its advanced search technology to a diverse customer base, SMB customers in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia now have access to a tailored version of SeeMore to manage resumes more efficiently and
Job Search Television Network Partners with Allegis Group
Job Search Television Network (JSTN) and Allegis Group Services (AGS), part of the Allegis Group Inc., a recruitment and staffing firm, have announced that they have partnered to drive next generation talent solutions to their client base. Combining JSTN's search engine optimized video and multi-channel media recruiting and branding platform with AGS's innovative integrated talent
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Lima
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Diego Pérez Benéitez as a partner responsible for its Lima office. With over 15 years experience in executive search and consulting gained at some of the leading consulting firms in Spain, he has created and developed practices and divisions for various firms. Mr. Pérez Benéitez was previously principal
Nosal Partners Grows Minneapolis Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has named Melissa Oszustowicz as a partner in its Minneapolis office, Ms. Oszustowicz will conduct C-level assignments across a broad range of industries including agriculture, energy, consumer, retail, industrial, not-for-profit, healthcare, life sciences, and real estate and construction. She has placed board members, CEOs, presidents, and general managers, as well
eQuest Opens Office in Chicago
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has opened a new office in Chicago. The move represents eQuest’s continued expansion into strategic locations of customer growth and will be home to eQuest’s North American sales division. “Our new Chicago sales office will serve as a more favorable hub as we continue to
Caldwell Partners Completes CMO Search for Portico Club
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Geoff Atkinson as chief marketing officer of Portico Club LLC. Mr. Atkinson formerly served as senior vice president, CRM and demand management atOverstock.com. Portico by Exclusive Resorts is a new private club that provides exclusive access to a growing network of incredible luxury vacation homes.
Boyden Adds Managing Director to D.C. Office
Boyden has added Jane-Scott Cantus as managing director in its Washington, D.C., office. Ms. Cantus recruits board members, CEOs, and their direct reports to the Fortune 500, start-up ventures, and private equity firms within emerging technology, internet, and new media as well as the aerospace, defense & intelligence and professional services sectors. Ms. Cantus' experience
Oracle Acquires SelectMinds
SelectMinds, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) networking and referral technologies, has been acquired by Oracle. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The combination of Oracle and SelectMinds’ complementary social sourcing capabilities is expected to create a comprehensive recruiting, candidate sourcing, and talent management offering for organizations to reach quality referrals through social recruiting.
Lonergan Partners Places VP Worldwide Sales at Sonics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Mark McMillan as vice president of worldwide sales at Sonics. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Most recently, Mr. McMillan previously served as vice president, worldwide sales and marketing at Bsquare since February 2010. Sonics, Inc. is the leader of system IP for cloud-scale SoCs. Lonergan Partners
UPMO Hires CTO
UpMo, a provider of social talent management, has assigned Eli Gild to its executive team as chief technology officer. Gild will head up engineering and technical operations, and lead product strategy and management at UpMo. As the former president and CTO of KlickNation, recently acquired by Electronic Arts, Mr. Gild brings an extensive background in
Heidrick & Struggles Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Gerard Roche
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has presented senior chairman Gerard R. Roche with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the firm and the executive search industry. "Gerry's passion for his work and world-class reputation built on judgment, dedication and integrity has gained him the respect of countless top
DHR Adds VP In New York
DHR International has added Bertrand Kimper as executive vice president in the firm’s New York office and a member of the firm’s life sciences group. Mr. Kimper was previously a principal consultant at RSA Americas, a U.K.-based niche executive search firm focusing on the life sciences sector. Before joining the executive search business, he gained
Fairfield Partners Places Global Marketing Head at StyleSight
Fairfield Partners has placed Jerry Inman as senior vice president of global marketing at Stylesight, an online provider of inspiration and product development tools for the fashion and design industries, located in NYC. Mr. Inman was previously chief marketing officer at 7thonline. Fairfield Partners is a retained executive search firm that specializes in placing high
TMP’S TalentBrew Announces New Enhancements
TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications, LLC, a global technology-enabled talent acquisition company, has announced details of the latest release of its TalentBrew recruiting platform. Recent enhancements include a first-to-market focus on street address and office locations, providing TalentBrew users with an improved candidate searching experience and the ability to view information beyond the job description
ON Search Partners Adds New Director
ON Search Partners has added Patricia Ross to its Chagrin Falls, Ohio office as director. Ms. Ross will support multiple practice areas within the firm, researching and completing executive searches. Most recently she was a staff attorney at Baker Hostetler. ON Search Partners specializes in recruiting senior executive talent for growth firms in the high
Christina Partnes Fills Chief Marketing Post for San Antonio Federal Credit Union
Tampa-Bay based Christina Partners, Inc. has recruited Laura Johnston as the San Antonio Federal Credit Union’s first chief marketing officer. Ms. Johnston previously served as customer relationship executive at Ally Financial Services. The search was conducted by Nancy Clausen Cote and Pam Johnson. San Antonio Federal Credit Union has nearly $3B (AUM) and 18 branches
Monster Employment Index Up Six 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 six percent annually in August and rose six percent month-over-month. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting continued to lead all sectors in recruitment growth alongside transportation and warehousing.
Korn Ferry Acquires Global Novations
Korn/Ferry International has acquired Boston-based Global Novations, LLC, a global provider of diversity, inclusion and leadership development solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Global Novations has more than 30 years of experience and has served clients in more than 40 countries, including more than half of the Fortune 100 organizations. The acquisition
CareerBuilder Purchases EMSI
CareerBuilder has inked a deal to purchase Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), an economic software firm that specializes in employment data and labor market analysis. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Joining forces, CareerBuilder and EMSI will be providing clients with a unique perspective on current and future employment trends, skills development and recruitment
Horton Opens New Office in Colombia
Horton International has opened a new office in Bogota, Colombia to further extend its reach into Latin America. The office will be headed by Fernando Huertas Buraglia and Francisco Piquero Villegas. Both were previously founding partners of Cretum Executive Search headquartered in Bogota. Their search practice will focus on the consumer goods, energy and natural
Borderless Helps Fill Position for Tereos Group
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has placed Olivier Casanova as the new chief financial officer of the Tereos Group. Mr. Casanova previously held the position of director corporate finance and treasury. Tereos is a global player for sugar, starch and alcohol. Borderless Executive Search is a global firm specializing in finding and attracting talented leaders for
Norman Broadbent Opens New Office in Los Angeles
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has opened a new office in Los Angeles which will be headed by Sally Drexler. Ms. Drexler has over 10 years experience in international executive search, specializing in the digital, retail, travel and leisure sectors. She has worked on a broad range of assignments for consumer-facing businesses across all functions. This
CTPartners Names Head Of Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice
CTPartners has named Morten Nielsen as managing partner and global head of the firm's life sciences & healthcare practice. He takes over from Buster Houchins who will remain a vice chairman. Mr. Nielsen, who joined the firm in 2011, has recruited board directors, CEOs, senior general management and executives leading key operations and functions, primarily
DirectEmployers Partners with NETAC
In an effort to bridge the gap between employers and people with disabilities, the National Employer Technical Assistance Center (NETAC) for Employers on Employment of People with Disabilities has formed an alliance with DirectEmployers Association. This initiative has been established to provide employers with information, guidance and resources to aid in the outreach, recruitment, hiring
Korn Ferry Posts 10 Percent Revenue Dip
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $186.7 million for the first quarter fiscal 2013, a drop of 10 percent from revenues of $206.3 million a year ago. The decrease in fee revenue was driven by a seven percent decrease in the weighted-average fee billed per engagement and a three percent decrease in the overall number of
IIC Partners Adds Switzerland Based Level Consulting AG
IIC Partners has added Switzerland-based Level Consulting AG as its newest member firm. Established 15 years ago, Level Consulting is led by five managing partners, with a total team of 15 people. It serves clients across a number of sectors, with core areas of practice in the technology, financial services, healthcare and industrial sectors and
The Devine Group and LBI Software Join Forces
The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services, and LBi Software, a provider of HR service delivery solutions, have joined together to offer their human capital management solutions to each organization’s clients. The Devine Group specializes in providing talent assessment solutions and employee development tools that assist top companies in identifying and selecting
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead President Search for Goldseker Foundation
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by The Goldseker Foundation to lead in its search for a new president. Dr. Timothy D. Armbruster, its president of 34 years, will be stepping down from his post by the summer of 2013. Since commencing operations in 1975, the Goldseker Foundation has
Allen Austin Strengthens Houston Office
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has hired Graham Williams, Mary Campagnano and Kathleen Williams in its Houston office. Mr. Williams has over 35 years of business experience in multiple industries such as oil, chemicals, plastics, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications. He was previously president at Zicix Corporation. Ms. Campagnano brings over 15 years of broad
HireVue Secures $22 Million in Funding
Video interviewing provider HireVue has secured $22 million in funding including a $17 million Series C equity round, led by Investor Growth Capital, and an expansion of the company’s debt facility. Granite Ventures, who led HireVue’s previous round, Peterson Ventures, who led HireVue’s A-round, new investors Rose Park Advisors, and the law firm of Wilson,
