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Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits CFO for the Cleveland Institute of Art
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has assisted in the recruitment of Melanie Walker as vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer of the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “We’re thrilled to welcome Melanie as CIA’s next vice president of business affairs and CFO,” said president and CEO
August Leadership Expands in Dubai
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Shazeaa Ingar as a partner, based in Dubai. “Shazeaa is an experienced organizational psychologist and leadership advisor with a strong track record supporting boards, CEOs, and senior executives across global markets,” August Leadership said in a LinkedIn post. “She brings deep expertise in executive assessment, board effectiveness, and
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.
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
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?
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
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
CHRO Turnover Stabilizes as Gender Diversity Increases
CHRO turnover is showing signs of stabilizing, with only 39 global public company CHROs stepping down in the second quarter of 2024—down from 50 in the second quarter of 2023, according to a new report from Russell Reynolds Associates. These figures reflect CHROs from the world’s largest indices, including the ASX 200, FTSE 100, FTSE 250,
Caldwell Partners Posts Q1 Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2013 first quarter revenues of $7.41 million, up two percent compared to $7.27 million the prior year. John N. Wallace, chief executive officer, stated: "Given the on-going economic uncertainty – particularly in the United States – clients continue to be cautious relative to human capital
Futurestep Grows Staff in North America
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Dennis Law as vice president of talent solutions in North America. He will focus on the maintenance and expansion of Futurestep's Talent Solutions Business. With over 18 years of global expertise in information technology and business management, Mr. Law will be responsible for
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Penford Corp.
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Gregory Keenan as vice president, business development – industrial ingredients at Penford Corporation. Mr. Keenan was previously VP of business development and engineering at Virent, Inc. The search was conducted by John Morrow, senior partner, and Baillie Parker, partner, at Nosal Partners LLC. Penford Corporation develops, manufactures and
ManpowerGroup Adds New General Counsel
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has named Richard Buchband as SVP, general counsel and chief legal officer. Mr. Buchband will lead the company’s overall legal strategy and function, as well as managing corporate governance and securities. He previously served as partner and associate general counsel for Accenture plc, a $28 billion consulting, technology services
Signium’s U.K. Partner Snowdon Tate Adds to Staff
Signium International has added Natalie Humphries to its U.K. partner Snowdon Tate as a director. Based in London, she will be a key part of Signium International’s global financial services practice, led by Alfonso Rebuelta. After several years in the art world, Ms. Humphries moved into financial services recruiting where she has focused on the
ON Search Partners Grows Industrial Practice
ON Search Partners has named Glenn G. Anderson as a partner and head of the international industrial practice in its Cleveland office. The new practice will specialize in small to mid-sized privately-held and private equity-backed businesses in the manufacturing and other industrial sectors, as well as larger publicly-traded corporations. Mr. Anderson will also be utilizing
Adico Launches New Career Center POWERJobs.com
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched career site, POWERJobs.com in conjunction with three of Washington, D.C.’s leading news organizations – POLITICO, WJLA and WTOP.POWERJobs.com will showcase opportunities in defense, energy, finance, government, health care and technology, as well as non-profit jobs. Select job listings will also
Trilogy Completes Search for InVentiv Health
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Sudipta Mitra as senior vice president of business development of strategic resourcing at inVentiv Health. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy.Mr. Mitra previously served as executive & sales leader, financial services BPO, for Accenture Outsourcing, where he was responsible for BPO transactions from
B.E. Smith Adds VP in Executive Search Division
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Laura Musfeldt as vice president for the firm’s executive search division. In her new role, Ms. Musfeldt will lead a team responsible for vetting and screening healthcare executives. Mark Madden, senior vice president of executive search at B. E. Smith, said: “Laura’s background in healthcare and her vast
DirectEmployers Partners with HonorGuard
DirectEmployers Association has entered into a new partnership with the HonorGuard Network (HGN) resulting in the addition of roughly 1.1 million jobs to the HGN Direct Jobs Database, a nationwide direct employer database of jobs offered to all U.S. military personnel, veterans, spouses, families and caregivers. Users can access the HGN Direct Jobs Database by
Buffkin Group Completes Assignment for Gannett
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Michael Sisk as vice president of revenues and sales excellence at Gannett Co. Mr. Sisk previously served as a VP at W.W. Grainger. Gannett is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations. The Buffkin Group
TheLadders Unveils Mobile Job Search Tools
TheLadders.com has announced a suite of mobile offerings to help bring the company’s more-than five million job seekers and 30,000 recruiters into the mobile age. The company also introduced a new product called “TheLadders Scout,” a proprietary, competitive-analysis tool. Job seekers on TheLadders now will be able to assess their competition for a job before
Witt/Kieffer Adds New Healthcare Recruiters
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added new consultants in response to health reform and the sector's increasing demand for management talent. Chris Corwin has joined the firm’s San Francisco Bay area office as an executive search consultant in its healthcare practice. Mr. Corwin has an extensive background in healthcare recruiting, particularly for high-profile C-suite placements,
Morgan Samuels Grows Private Equity Practice
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has named Todd Wyles as a partner. He will be responsible for managing the firm’s private equity practice. Mr. Wyles has over two decades of extensive experience within the financial services, human capital management, and operational consulting industries. Prior to joining Morgan Samuels, he served as director of
Bullhorn Inks Deals With Cititec and IT-Staffing
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has inked new contracts with U.K.-based technical recruiting specialist Cititec and Dutch recruiter IT-Staffing. The new Dutch contract is the recruitment software specialist’s first major move in the Benelux region. Peter Linas, Bullhorn’s international managing director, stated: “We are delighted to be
Economic Volatility Remains Top Concern of Global Executives
A majority of global executives share a neutral to positive attitude about the executive job market for 2013, according to the 2013 Global Executive Outlook Survey, BlueSteps, the career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Thirty-seven percent of global executives harbor a neutral perception about executive opportunities in 2013, while 36
TMP Worldwide Creates Four New International Partnerships
TMP Worldwide, the global digital recruitment advertising agency, has partnered withBrandJob Communications, Ltd. in Budapest, Compass Porter Novelli in Bogota and FutureToday in Russia. BrandJob is a full-service HR branding and marketing agency that specializes in marketing, creative development, public relations and internal communications. Compass Porter Novelli is a public relations and strategic communications agency
Lonergan Partners Places New CEO at MarkLogic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Gary Bloom as president and chief executive officer of MarkLogic. Mr. Bloom was previously the CEO and president at eMeter. “At Lonergan Partners, we work with clients to find them the right leadership for the opportunities and challenges they will face. Gary is a great example of how
Maxim Healthcare Services Names Head of Staffing Division
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., a provider of home healthcare, medical staffing, and wellness services, has appointed Jeremy Goldberg as its new vice president of Maxim Staffing Solutions (MSS). In his new role, he will have oversight of many of Maxim’s divisions including: Maxim Physician Resources, Timeline Recruiting, TravelMax, Reflectx Services, and Logix Healthcare Search Partners
CTPartners Adds To Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added David Rossi as a partner in the firm's industrial practice in its Chicago office. Mr. Rossi's focus is on serving clients in the natural resources and diversified manufacturing sectors. He joins CTPartners from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a senior client partner in the firm's global industrial market, serving as global sector
Victoria Sergeant & Associates Finds New CEO For ArmaGen Technologies
Executive search firm Victoria Sergeant & Associates has placed James Callaway, Ph.D. as chief executive officer at ArmaGen Technologies, Inc. Dr. Callaway was most recently president and CEO of Cebix Inc. ArmaGen Technologies is a leader in the delivery of biotherapeutics targeting the central nervous system. Founded in 1983, Victoria Sergeant & Associates is a
Deloitte Acquires Bersin & Associates
Deloitte has acquired substantially all of the assets of Bersin & Associates, LLC, a provider of research-based membership programs and advisory services in the human resources, talent and learning market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Combined with Deloitte’s human capital and talent capabilities, Deloitte and Bersin are poised to provide the talent
CPP, Inc. Selects Halogen Talent Management Suite
CPP, Inc., a provider of personality, career and organizational development assessments, hasselected the Halogen Talent Management Suite to align its workforce and support employee development and career progression. “Our goal is for every employee to understand that his or her work makes a difference and is critical to CPP’s success,” said Nicole Trapasso, division director,
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC, a global leader of corporate culture shaping. The transaction, which closed on December 31, 2012, is expected to be accretive to Heidrick & Struggles' earnings per share in 2013. For 34 years, Senn Delaney has been chosen by leaders of Global
Job Forecast Points to a Still Cautious Hiring Environment
U.S. employers will continue to play it safe, according to CareerBuilder’s annual hiring forecast. Twenty-six percent of hiring managers plan to add full-time, permanent employees in the New Year, up three percentage points over 2012. The study also points to heightened competition for high skill labor and improved compensation trends. The top two positions companies
Chartwell Partners Places CEO at Royal Bank America
Executive search firm Chartwell Partners has recruited F. Kevin Tylus as chief executive officer of Royal Bank America. Mr. Tylus previously served as regional president for PNC and was chief executive officer of Yardville Bank until acquired by PNC in 2007. Tom Watkins and Scott Petty led the search engagement. Royal Bank America is based
Hudson Global Selects New CEO
Hudson Global, a global talent solutions company, has appointed Lori Hock as CEO of Hudson Americas where she will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and profitability. Ms. Hock has more than 25 years of staffing industry experience. She most recently held the position of president, Adecco MSP Solutions Americas, driving significant revenue growth
IMA Adds Talentmark to Network
Life science recruitment specialist Talentmark has joined The Interim Management Association (IMA), the industry body representing leading U.K. interim management service providers. Established in 1971, Talentmark is a specialist recruitment consultancy to the life sciences industry. The company provides executive search, interim management and resourcing solutions. Dafydd Wright, Talentmark’s manager, interim management, said: “The IMA
SilkRoad Expands in Asia-Pacific
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has broadened its footprint across Asia-Pacific-Japan adding a significant number of new clients from China in the North to New Zealand in the South. Youku and Jebson Group of China, Wacom Global and Credit Saison of Japan and TrustPower of New Zealand join the list of enterprises
Kulper & Company Completes Search for Norwich University
KULPER & COMPANY, LLC has placed Dr. Andrea Talentino as dean of the college of liberal arts for Norwich University. Dr. Talentino, a scholar in political science, will be coming from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey where she currently serves as associate dean of curriculum and faculty development and was previously chair of the
Penna Plc Forms Alliance with Diversity Marketplace
Penna Plc, a global HR services group, has partnered with Diversity Marketplace, a U.K. diversity practice consultancy, to provide an integrated platform for diversity and inclusion solutions. The new partnership will help employers nurture and grow a healthy diversity strategy, taking organizations through the employment cycle and turning policies into practice. Gamiel Yafai, managing director
