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Bauer Harris Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Jennifer Murillo as the new chief marketing officer for PREMIER Bankcard. Before coming to PREMIER Bankcard, Ms. Murillo worked as the chief marketing officer at Discover Financial Services headquartered in Riverwoods, IL. With decades of award-winning brand, advertising, and communications experience, she began her career at
Coulter Partners Strengthens Senior Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has strengthened its senior leadership team with Ian Coyne joining the managing partners group. In addition, the firm further refined the structure of its senior leadership team, with Joe Coulter assuming a new role as chief business officer and Charlotte James being promoted to chief operating officer. “Ian’s wealth of diverse experience across executive search, technology, and management consulting is perfectly
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
Adapting to the Evolving Candidate Landscape
Executive search consultants continue to say that the landscape of recruitment is experiencing profound changes. Driven by technological advancements, evolving workforce demographics, and shifting candidate expectations, the candidate marketplace today presents both challenges and opportunities. To stay competitive, organizations must adapt their executive search strategies to navigate these new dynamics effectively, according to a recent
Diversified Search Names General Counsel
Diversified Search has named Anthony J. Frick as its vice president and general counsel. Mr. Frick was previously at Dechert LLP, an international law firm, where he focused his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate finance and public company reporting and governance issues. "We are delighted to welcome Tony, who will take
Pepin Consulting Grows Staff
Human capital consulting firm Pepin Consulting has added Kelli Cruz as managing director in San Francisco. She will oversee Pepin’s expanding human capital planning practice and the design and implementation of specialized talent management solutions. Ms. Cruz brings human capital management knowledge for advisory firms from her experiences at Schwab Advisor Services where she pioneered
Greenwich Harbor Partners Recruits EVP for Estrella TV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Judy Kenny as executive vice president of network sales and marketing for Estrella TV at Liberman Broadcasting. Ms. Kenny is a media veteran who has held senior sales roles at Univision, MyNetwork TV, Zoom and ABC. LBI is the largest privately held, Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States based on
PrincetonOne Merges with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc.
PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has merged with Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach, Inc. The merger will broaden PrincetonOne’s southeastern U.S. market presence and further expand its team of dedicated recruitment professionals. Since 1996, Management Recruiters of Myrtle Beach has provided management and executive-level recruiting services to meet the hiring
ChampionScott Partners Launches Digital Content and eLearning Practice
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has launched its digital content and eLearning practice. “Businesses, consumers and students will continue to access content online and the industry must be in a position to support the demand,” said CEO Geoff Champion. “ChampionScott Partners was an early adopter in this sector beginning in 2003 with our first client.
IRC Adds New Executive Board Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added San Diego-based Warren R. Carter (The QualiFind Group) as a new executive board member. The QualiFind Group is a multi-practice executive search and recruitment firm with branch offices, search consultants and research staff throughout the U.S. and Mexico. It has three separate practices, focused on agribusiness, food
JDG Associates Fills HR Post for CNA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Pearl Mihara as vice president of human resources at CAN, a not-for-profit research and analysis organization. Ms. Mihara formerly served as SVP of HR for Engility. As CNA’s vice president of HR, she has leadership and operating management responsibility for all HR and organizational effectiveness affairs, including
OneWire Releases Posts & Search Capabilities
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has announced the release of Post & Search, a tool that provides a seamless, easy-to-use entry point for finding skilled finance candidates. The new product combines the power of job posting with the control and accuracy of candidate search into a single product. Skiddy von Stade,
Hobbs & Towne Finds New CEO for ViSole Energy
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has placed Len Jornlin as chief executive officer of ViSole Energy. Mr. Jornlin is founder and CEO of Empower Energies LLC and a former senior executive at SunEdison LLC. Hobbs & Towne senior partner, Wes Goldstein, said:
Nearly One In Five Will Look for New Jobs in Coming Months
With the unemployment rate at the lowest it has been in more than three and a half years, employee confidence appears to be stabilizing. According to the Glassdoor Q4 Employment Confidence Survey, nearly half (48 percent) of employees (including those self-employed) expect their company's outlook to stay the same in the next six months —
PeopleFluent Adds New SVP Sales
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Gregg Monastiero as senior vice president of sales. In this position, Mr. Monastiero will have responsibility for direct and channel sales for the company’s Talent Management, Vendor Management and Workforce Planning and Analytics product lines in North America
Diversified Search Adds Healthcare Practice Leader
Diversified Search has added Martha C. Hauser as healthcare practice leader for the southern region based in Atlanta. Ms. Hauser’s executive search career accomplishments include opening the Atlanta office for Witt Kieffer in 1997 and serving as a regional director and a board member of the firm. She was also the regional industry specialist for
Sanford Rose Associates — Salt Lake City — Opens
The Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search Network has expanded its footprint with the opening of Sanford Rose Associates – Salt Lake City. Peg Newman is president and founder of Qualified Associates, an established search firm with over two decades of history in recruitment in accounting & finance, construction & real estate, engineering, insurance, and oil
Martin Partners Fills Position for Cambridge International
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Augustin Loya as international sales director at Cambridge International. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Loya was the Latin America sales manager at Dorner Manufacturing Corp.Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
CareerCurve Acquires Robin Raybuck & Associates
CareerCurve LLC, a Cleveland-based career transition services throughout North America, has acquired Robin Raybuck & Associates. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robin Raybuck & Associates will significantly add to CareerCurve’s progress toward establishing a leading position in Northeast Ohio. The company, founded by Robin Raybuck, offers a comprehensive suite of career transition
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
