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Private Equity’s Winners Play a Different Game
A recent AlixPartners study, Leading Practices in Private Equity – How a PE Firm Can Stand Out from the Crowd, surveyed experienced PE executives on 57 practices spanning the fund lifecycle, from design to exit. While the practices themselves are familiar, the leaders in the field are distinguished by how deliberately and consistently they execute them. In
Jensen Partners Acquires Baier Associates
Jensen Partners, a women-owned executive search and corporate advisory firm that enables data-driven talent solutions for the asset management industry, has acquired global executive search and consulting firm Baier Associates (UK). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Joining Jensen Partners will be Nishika Samaratunga, the firm’s co-founder and CEO, who spent that last half-decade
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
A Look at How the CEO Role is Evolving
Geopolitical waves, digitization and AI. The drive for sustainability. Demands for full transparency and the changing needs of talent. These and other forces have dramatically broadened the CEO role, according to a recent report from Amrop. The traditional routes to the top seat are already changing. Following the firm’s exploration of the C-suite ecosystem, they now ask:
Hudson Global Posts 23.3 Percent Revenue Loss
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted third quarter 2012 revenues of $187.9 million, a decrease of 23.3 percent from the third quarter of 2011. The company recorded a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $3.4 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, a year ago.
i4cp Adds Human Capital Management Expert as CMO
The Institute for Corporate Productivity’s (i4cp), network of HR and business professionals focused on people practices that make high-performance organizations unique, has added Kevin Martin as chief research and marketing officer. Mr. Martin joins i4cp from Aberdeen Group (a Harte Hanks Company) where he built the company’s human capital management (HCM) research practice and served
Isaacson, Miller to Lead Search for the Adirondack Council
Isaacson, Miller has been selected by The Adirondack Council to lead in its search for a new executive director. Managing associate Liz Vago is heading the search. The Adirondack Council is the largest citizen environmental group in New York State working full-time, on a daily basis in the Adirondack Park, in the state capital and
Workday Selected by J.B. Hunt
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has been selected by J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Workday Financial Management will replace legacy on-premise software and J.B. Hunt will also deploy Workday HCM and will benefit from a single, unified system for HR and finance. “J.B. Hunt’s
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has named Harold J. Spitzfaden as managing director and its new chief administrative officer. Mr. Spitzfaden joins RSR Partners from Swiss-based pharmaceutical company Novartis Corporation, where he served as VP of tax reporting and compliance. Previously, he served as the head of the global tax department
Odgers Berndtson Finds New CEO for the Receivables Exchange
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has placed Henry Allen as CEO of The Receivables Exchange. Mr. Allen’s background includes 10 years at Marsh & McLennan with a series of progressively senior roles including president of their multinational business where he was responsible for over 5,000 employees in 40+ countries and 3,500 of Marsh’s largest clients,
Recruiting Activity Slows in Q3
The headhunting industry experienced a decrease in the number of new searches started worldwide in the third quarter of 2012, as reported by the global the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). New search mandates saw a fall of -7.6 percent year-on-year (from Q3 2011 to Q3 2012) and -6.8 percent quarter-on-quarter (from Q2 2012
Ultimate Software Posts 23 Percent Revenue Rise
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted third quarter revenues of revenues of $82.6 million, an increase of 23 percent, compared to $67.8 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter was $4.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Records Gain in October
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, had a gain of 4.9 points in October, a 41.4 point improvement over October, 2009. The Index has remained fairly stable over the past few months, although nationwide improvement was not significant enough to put a sizable dent in unemployment. Baltimore benefited the most from
Hughes Consultants Joins Major, Lindsey & Africa
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has merged with Hughes Consultants, a Southeastern U.S.-focused legal recruiting, executive search and diversity management firm. Based in Atlanta, Hughes Consultants serves a national client base of Fortune 500 companies, Am Law 100 law firms and governmental agencies. Representative clients include Del Monte Foods, Kenyon & Kenyon, Turner Broadcasting
Penrhyn Member, Maes & Lunau, Adds Consultant
Annelore Ficq has joined Maes & Lunau as principal consultant for business services, IT and the telecom market. Ms. Ficq was formerly a partner at Boyden Global Executive Search. Founded in 1978 and based in The Netherlands, Maes & Lunau is an executive search firm and member of Penrhyn International, a global partnership of independent
Buffkin Group Recruits Chief HR Office for Gannett
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Kevin Lord as the new senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Gannett Co. Mr. Lord joins Gannett from NBCUniversal, where he was executive vice president of human resources for NBC News. Gannett is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including
Kforce Posts Slight Q3 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $270.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, an increase of 3.5 percent from $261 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $9.3 million, or $0.26 per share, versus net income of $8.4 million, or $0.22
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Big Declines
The nation's No. 3 executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $117.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, down 17.5 percent from $142.2 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue declined 5.8 percent in the Americas, 43 percent in Europe (approximately 38 percent on a
Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management Selected by ING Bank
Financial services organization ING Bank Netherlands has selected cloud-based Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) to help provide the information and tools needed by its HR functions for its employees. The financial services firm will deploy the full suite of Oracle Fusion Global Human Resources and Talent Management solutions, including Oracle Fusion Goal Management, Oracle
RegionUP Launched to Become Asia’s First $100K Job Site
RegionUP has been created to become Asia’s first subscription-based regional job site with an emphasis on the US$100K+ job market across the APAC region. RegionUP is operated by BizReach, Inc., subscription-based job site that exclusively targets the senior-level (JPY 10 million) job market. The site will also become the first ever, regional job site in
Halogen Software and SHL Form Partnership
Halogen Software has partnered with SHL to offer enhanced value to Halogen customers across several key areas of talent management, including talent acquisition, leadership development, career development and succession planning. Through the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to bring customers the combined value of Halogen's talent management solutions and SHL's wide array of talent
Signium Adds Talent Africa to Network
Signium International has added Talent Africa as its newest member firm. The alliance is expected to enable Talent Africa to service international clients not only in South Africa, but also in sub-Saharan Africa. Talent Africa will form part of the EMEA regional network and the reporting relationship will be dual to the chairman, based in
Michael Page International Rebrands Itself PageGroup
Recruitment consultancy Michael Page International will be rebranding to PageGroup and updating the look of its core brands Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Executive. From a client and candidate point of view, PageGroup retains its core brands of Michael Page and Page Personnel with no operational change. The brands will operate within the framework
SW6 Associates Forms in London
PAB Appointments, SRS consulting and Ruston Hemmings have joined forces to form specialist recruitment-to-recruitment agency, SW6 Associates. The company will be based out of London. SW6 Associates’ managing director, Jason Leggatt, said: “This merger helps us get our message across with a greater impact to our target candidates. By bringing together our nearly 50 years
Trilogy Fills HR Positions for InVentiv
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Dawn Hirsch as senior vice president of human resources for inVentiv Health’s commercial segment, a provider of sales, marketing, communications and patient outcome services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies. Mr. Hirsch was previously the global head of HR for investment & advisory
Boyden Opens Global Financial Officers Practice
Boyden has launched a global financial officers practice and appointed Simon Bailey to be its head. Mr. Baily, a partner of Boyden based in the U.K., has 20 years' experience focusing on CFO and financial management assignments working with multinational businesses. The global financial officers practice is dedicated to the assessment and appointment of CFOs
TribeHR Releases New Reseller Program for HR Execs
TribeHR, a social human resources platform, has introduced the TribeHR Reseller Program for HR consultants and service providers who are committed to delivering powerful and efficient services and solutions to their clients. By offering a comprehensive HR software platform as part of their offering, participants in the program can create new recurring revenue streams. “Business
DavenportMajor Fills Positions for SeaWell Networks
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Duncan Potter as the new chief marketing officer and Jeff Huppertz as senior vice president of business and corporate development at SeaWell Networks. Mr. Potter most recently served as CMO for Edgeware AB. Previously, Mr. Huppertz was general partner at JRP Partners, LLC. SeaWell Networks Inc. is a leader in
SuccessFactors Selected by the Timken Company
SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced that The Timken Company will implement the SuccessFactors Business Execution Suite (BizX), including Employee Central, to integrate its people-related processes and systems across its global operations. Timken is an industrial technology leader that designs, manufactures and markets mechanical components and high-performance steel
Egon Zehnder Survey: Leverging Diversity Key To Competitive Advantage
Diversity and inclusion remain much more an ideal than a reality, according to a global study released by executive search firm Egon Zehnder International. Study participants were almost unanimously committed to diversity and inclusion with 96 percent stating that working in a diverse and inclusive environment is personally important to them. Nearly all executives surveyed
Dice Reports Softening Recruiting Business in Europe
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, recorded revenues of $48 million, an increase of three percent from $46.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. The company earned $11 million, or 17 cents per share, up from $9.3 million, or 13 cents per share, for the same quarter last year.
Court & Spark Consulting Adds Chairman
U.K.-based executive recruiter court & spark consulting has added Michael Hobbs as its chairman. Mr. Hobbs has spent over 30 years operating within the retail sector in roles with H&M, Burtons, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse and was CEO of Adams Childrenswear where he successfully led an MBO to transform the business, doubling profits in three
Caldwell Partners Places Sales Exec at Trilogy Enterprises
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Douglas Gattuso as executive vice president of global sales at Trilogy Enterprises. Mr. Gattuso formerly served as president of Neoris USA. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides human capital services to its clients through offices and partners in Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Calgary,
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member Firm in China
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added China-based ZW HR Consulting Co., Ltd. to its worldwide network of alliance firms. ZW HR Consulting (formerly known as GEN Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.), is an executive search and recruitment process outsourcing firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Shenzhen and
Work&Partners to Lead Global Search for Aetna
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been selected by Aetna International to lead in its search for a head of international health solutions for the company’s international business segment. Aetna International is one of the industry’s largest and most prominent international health benefits providers, supporting more than 445,000 members worldwide. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior
