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RSR Partners Selected by US Squash for CEO Search
US Squash has selected Greenwich, Conn.-based RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO. “I’m honored to share that US Squash has selected RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO,” RSR CEO Brett Stephens said in a LinkedIn post. “Over my career, I have led numerous CEO searches, but this
HTP Group Adds Partner in Lisbon
HTP Group has added Pedro Branco to the partnership team in Lisbon. “Pedro embodies the combination of executive search expertise, academic depth, and leadership development vision that perfectly fits our mission,” said Ineke Arts and Raffaele Jacovelli, managing directors of HTP Group. “His passion for helping executives and organizations embrace transformation with resilience and responsibility will strongly contribute to our
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
8 Traits of Effective Leaders
When thinking about positive leadership traits, what qualities come to mind? Perhaps it’s authenticity, emotional intelligence, dedication, or transparency. Regardless, effective leadership ties back to having a clear purpose. In today’s workplace, that purpose centers on empowering people, according to a recent report from DHR Global’s Christine Greybe. With people and purpose as the guiding
Bluesteps Announces New Partnerships with Business Schools
BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), has announced new partnerships with top business schools around the world as part of its ongoing Business School Program. New Business School partners include: Melbourne Business School (Australia), Macquarie Graduate School of Management (Australia), The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Queen's
iMomentous Strengthens Staff with Recruiting Veteran
iMomentous, a mobile technology platform that enables companies to recruit, retain and engage their talent, has named Ed Newman as vice president of strategy. Leveraging more than two decades of HR and talent management expertise, Mr. Newman is responsible for developing innovative strategies that ensure iMomentous retains its position as the leader in mobile recruitment
Carrington & Carrington Places Chief HR Officer at George Washington University
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has recruited Sabrina Ellis as the new chief human resources officer at George Washington University. Ms. Ellis joins the George Washington University from the City College of New York, CUNY, where she serves as assistant vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Headquartered in Chicago, with
Dice Records Eight Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $48.5 million, an increase of eight percent from $44.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Recruitment activity was varied by service and geography throughout the second quarter. Dice.com's revenues increased 14 percent year-over-year, while Rigzone grew 25 percent year-over-year.
Diversified Search Grows San Francisco Office
Diversified Search has named David Lundgren as a managing director in its San Francisco office. Mr. Lundgren was previously a principal at HLT Partners in Madison, Wisconsin, a company focused on the valuation and acquisition of property casualty and life insurance companies. He has also worked for CUNA Mutual Group as COO; Fireman's Fund Insurance
Riviera Partners Adds New Principal Recruiters
Riviera Partners, a provider recruiting services for the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and New York, has added Ashish Raina and Austin Brizendine as principal recruiters. Mr. Raina will help grow Riviera Partners' recently created premium service, an offering that will aid technology startups successfully establish full teams by identifying and recruiting
Caldwell Partners Fills Post for InterMune, Inc.
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Martyn Webster as vice president of finance and chief administrative officer of InterMune, Inc. Mr. Webster formerly served as interim chief financial officer of Liveclicker, Inc. The search was led my partner Michael Ballenger. InterMune is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development and
Kforce Posts 10 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced second quarter of 2012 revenue of $274.1 million, an increase of 10.5 percent from $248 million in revenues a year ago. The company recorded net income of $8.9 million, or $0.24 per share, versus $4.1 million, or $0.12 per share, a year ago. David
Executive Confidence Falls By 10 Percent
Only 26 percent of global executives hold a positive attitude about the job market after the first six months of 2012, a 10 percent drop from January of this year, and a decrease of 38 percent compared to July 2011, according to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). The slow recovery of the global
CDI Corp. Posts Small Revenue Rise; MRI Up Five Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $274.4 million, an increase of 4.4 percent from revenues of $262.7 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported net earnings of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, versus net income of $12 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, last
RedPrairie Corp. Acquires Vortex Connect
RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has acquired Toronto-based Vortex Connect, a supplier of mobile workforce management solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combination of assets – RedPrairie Enterprise Workforce Management (EWFM) and the Vortex mobility platform – creates a single provider of mobile-enabled solutions that manage
Spencer Stuart To Lead Search For Claire’s Stores
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Claire’s Stores to lead in its search for a new president of North America. Jay Friedman, current president of Claire's Stores North America, has resigned effective immediately. Claire's Stores is one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for
Monster’s Revenues Fall 12 Percent; Shares Reach Lowest Level Ever
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $237 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared with $270 million in the comparable quarter of 2011, a 12 percent decline. Shares of Monster plunged to their lowest point ever after the release of its Q2 numbers. Global Careers revenue of $217 million compared to
Northern Recruitment Group Names Executive Search Consultant
Northern Recruitment Group (NRG) has named Lorna Madden as an executive search consultant. Ms. Madden joins the executive search and selection team and will be offering interim executive recruitment solutions. Having spent the last five years working on professional IT and transformation contract roles within NRG, her move into NRG’s Executive Search and Selection team
Change Recruitment Group Adds to Glasgow Office
Scotland-based independent recruitment consultancy Change Recruitment Group has added Tariq Chishti as its new divisional manager in Glasgow. Mr. Chishti has spent the last eight and a half years at recruitment firm Hays, where he was business director for their sales and marketing and retail divisions in Scotland. His new role at Change involves leading
Millennium Search Grows Recruiting Team
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm based in Charlotte, NC, has added Jane Gimbel as a senior executive recruiter. Ms. Gimbel has over 15 years of experience as a recruiting professional, with a background that includes technical, sales, and marketing roles. She joins the firm from Progress Software, a global software company providing enterprise data
Allegis Partners Selects Montage Talent
Global retained executive search firm Allegis Partners has teamed with Montage Talent, a provider of video interviewing solutions, to enhance and expand its services for clients. Committed to providing innovative solutions, Allegis Group Services selected Montage based upon its ease-of-use and focus on the candidate experience through the hiring process. “We are excited to partner
Cornerstone OnDemand Posts 54 Percent Revenue Gain
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the second quarter of 2012 of $26.7 million, representing a 54 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same period in 2011. Bookings, which Cornerstone defines as gross revenue plus the change in deferred revenue for the period, were $31.5 million for the second
Cook Associates Places CISO at Wells Fargo
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Rich Baich as chief information security officer at Wells Fargo & Company. The search was co-led by managing directors Kevin Parker and Harry Wilson. Mr. Baich will join Wells Fargo from Deloitte and Touche LLP, where he led the Global Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management Practice. Wells Fargo
CTPartners Posts Modest Uptick In Revenue
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted second quarter 2012 net revenue of $33.8 million, a two percent increase from $33.1 million a year ago. The firm reported growth in two sectors, consumer and financial, but clearly finding paths to sustained growth remains difficult. Tough times, indeed, are beseeching some of the nation's largest executive search firms.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Global Practice Leader
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Jeffrey A. Lowe as global practice leader of the law firm practice group, a strategic alliance of MLA's partner, associate and law firm management practice groups. “Jeffrey is uniquely qualified to serve as the global practice leader of the law firm practice group," said John Cashman, partner
Allen Austin Selected by Viropharma Incorporated
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has been retained by ViroPharma Incorporated to lead in a search for a new director, project management and director, clinical pharmacology. ViroPharma Inc. is global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of products that address serious unmet medical needs. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search
PayChoice Partners with my Recruiting Center
PayChoice, a payroll and employee management services provider, has announced a partnership with My Recruiting Center. My Recruiting Center is a paperless hiring solution that manages applicant tracking, new employee on-boarding and performance management. Users of PayChoice software can utilize My Recruiting Center's technology for the complete candidate recruiting and hiring process. “My Recruiting Center
DHR International Strengthens Atlanta Office
DHR International has named Brian McGowan as managing director in the firm’s Atlanta office. He will be a member of the firm's consumer, industrial, and healthcare practice groups. Prior to joining DHR International, Mr. McGowan was a partner and consultant with Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry, before founding his own firm, Aquinas Search Partners. He has
Empower Software Solutions Creates New Talent Managment Tool
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has launched a new talent management solution, EmpowerTalent. The new solution integrates with EmpowerHR/Pay and includes functionality related to applicant tracking, employee performance, career development and succession planning, learning management, and compensation. “A company’s workforce
Storbeck/Pimentel to Lead Search for Carnegie Mellon President
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University to lead in its search for a new president. The search committee will be seeking to engage and solicit input from all members of the university community, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. Carnegie Mellon University is a global research university with
Equation Technologies Partners with BambooHR
Equation Technologies has added BambooHR to its cloud-based, Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions portfolio. BambooHR is a human resource management system designed to relieve HR professionals from managing operations on spreadsheets or paper-based workflows with cloud-deployed functionality. “Keeping with our strategy to provide the best-of-class cloud solutions for our clients, we are excited to
ExhibitRecruiter Creates New Executive Search Division
ExhibitRecruiter, Inc. has introduced a new executive search division for the exhibit and events industry called EXPERIENCE One7Five. It is designed for experiential marketing executives that earn a salary of over $175,000 annually. The service is dedicated to organizations and executive level professionals in the trade show exhibit, event marketing, branded environments, audiovisual (AV) equipment
Kenexa Records 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $88.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, a 24 percent increase from revenues of $71.3 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders, was $7.6 million, compared to $4.7 million last year. Rudy Karsan,
CarterBaldwin Finds New President for CTC
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Dr. John R. Hutchinson as president of Redeemer City to City (CTC). Dr. Hutchinson most recently served for 14 years as senior pastor at McLean Presbyterian Church (PCA) in McLean, Virginia. Since its founding in 2000, Redeemer City to City (previously Redeemer Church Planting Center) has helped to plant
TalentBin and COMPAS Technology Integrate Services
TalentBin, the talent search engine, has announced full integration with COMPAS Technology, a provider of SaaS talent management solutions tailored to corporate recruiters and staffing agencies. From directly within the COMPAS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) module, users now have the ability to utilize TalentBin to scour the entire professional web and social media communities to
