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Leading Through Turbulent Times: 5 Things Every CEO Can Focus On
Volatility has a way of stripping leadership down to its essentials, revealing what actually holds a company steady when the ground shifts. For CEOs, the goal in those moments isn’t to predict every turn, but to create the focus, trust, and flexibility that let teams keep moving through it. Major disruptions don’t arrive politely or
5 Resume Writing Tips to Help You Stand Out in Your Next Interview
Creating a standout resume can seem like a mysterious art, but it really doesn’t have to be. Your resume, like you, is one of a kind, and it’s often the first impression you make on a potential employer. As a snapshot of your professional story, your resume is an important tool in landing your next
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
Record Holding Periods for PE Portfolios Drive Urgent Focus on Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies
The median holding period for private equity-backed portfolio companies has reached 5.7 years, the highest since tracking began in 2000, according to Private Equity Info. With a record peak deal year in 2021, many portfolio companies are closing in on their exit timelines in the next few years. And, amid fluctuating market conditions and interest
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
TRANSEARCH Strengthens Staff
TRANSEARCH International has added Catherine Ceva, Consuelo Pizzo, and Fernando Denoye to its Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo offices respectively. Ms. Ceva is associate partner in the Paris office. She focuses on assignments in fashion, retail and consumer goods and leads the European & Asian fashion and luxury practice. Her previous experience includes partner position in
Infinisource Acquires Qqest
Infinisource, a provider of human capital management technology, has acquired Qqest, the company behind time-and-attendance software TimeForce. The acquisition of Qqest doubles the size of Infinisource and results in a company with more than 63,000 customers, including the San Francisco Giants, Washington Redskins, Nintendo USA and several of the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies in
Insperity Launches New Recruiting Tool
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched sourcing services. The new recruiting offering is designed to help companies quickly identify and connect with qualified talent at the beginning of the recruiting process. “Insperity Sourcing Services was developed for organizations that typically need to hire large numbers of employees within
Hire Heroes USA Partners with WWE
WWE has for a partnership with Hire Heroes USA, an organization committed to serving our nation’s veterans through personalized and customized job search training and assistance. To support Hire Heroes USA’s mission, WWE will make a donation and utilize all its assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to generate awareness and
Global Novations Adds New VP
Global Novations, a Korn/Ferry International company, has added Tessa Misiaszek as vice president of consulting at the firm’s office in Waltham, MA. Ms. Misiaszek brings extensive experience developing human capital strategies to advance the healthcare industry, with an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity and inclusion. She will partner with leading healthcare organizations throughout North
Ultimate Software Selected by MLB Network
Ultimate Software, a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has announced that MLB Network, the television network for Major League Baseball, has optimized HR and talent management processes with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro. “Ultimate designs technology that puts people first,” said Greg Swick chief sales officer at Ultimate Software. “Our cloud platform, full scope
Storbeck/Pimentel Completes Search for Rider University
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has placed Dr. DonnaJean Fredeen as provost, vice president for academic affairs and professor of chemistry at Rider University. Dr. Fredeen is currently dean of the school of arts and sciences at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Storbeck/Pimentel is a minority and female owned retained search firm specializing in
Monster Employment Index Europe Declines
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a fourth consecutive month of annual decline, recording a four percent decrease in online hiring over the year in November. Belgium and the United Kingdom are the
Spencer Ogden Opens First Canadian Office
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened its first Canadian office located in downtown Calgary. The latest expansion from Spencer Ogden marks the company’s second venture in the North American market this year. Matthew Bushell will serve as the director and the office will recruit for the local oil and gas and mining industries as well
Höchsmann & Company Adds New Partner
Executive recruiter Höchsmann & Company has added Jan-Eike Schumacher as a new partner. Mr. Schumacher previously served as global head of central services at GfK SE.Based in Germany, Höchsmann & Company KG is a HR consultancy and executive search firm operating in the domestic and international arena.
Trilogy Places HR Exec at Pharmanet/i3
Retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Sarajane N. Mackenzie as senior vice president of human resources for Pharmanet/i3, inVentiv Health’s clinical segment and s provider of clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies. Trilogy also recently recruited Duncan Harwood as chief human resources officer for inventive. Chuck
SaaS Capital Provides $1.5 Million in Funding to MBA Focus
SaaS Capital, a provider of debt financing for SaaS businesses, has provided a $1.5 million line of credit to MBA Focus. Based in Columbus, OH, MBA Focus is a provider of advanced recruitment technology that connects leading employers with the world’s top-ranked graduate business schools. For more than two decades, these school partners–and the companies
Heidrick & Struggles Announces Realignment
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced a realignment of the company's organizational structure and operating model. Three veteran Heidrick & Struggles consultants will now assume elevated regional leadership positions with expanded responsibilities, including managing growth and profitability across each region. The new regional leaders are: Jory Marino, Americas; Luis Urbano, Europe; and
IRC Elects Insight Group Co-Founder as Its New President
Malcolm Duncan, director of the Insight Group, has become the new president of IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC). Mr. Malcolm co-founded The Insight Group in 1994 and provides executive search and consulting services in the areas of government, professional services and with leading industrial companies. The firm is based in Australia. Speaking on his
Cejka Executive Search Retained by Methodist Health System
Cejka Executive Search has been selected by Methodist Health System to lead a national search for a new chief academic officer. Guided by the founding principles of life, learning and compassion, Methodist Health System provides quality, integrated healthcare to improve and save the lives of North Texans. Cejka Search is a nationally recognized physician recruiting,
Kelly Services Partners with Cezanne
Kelly Services’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region has announced a partnership with Cezanne whereby the company will pilot its human resource information system within Kelly’s EMEA headquarters. Cezanne is a global HR and talent management software company headquartered in the U.K. The company’s focus is to provide flexible, people-centered solutions that improve the
