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DRiWaterstone Human Capital Seeking Chief Development Officer for the U.S. Naval Institute
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently seeking a chief development officer for the U.S. Naval Institute. The U.S. Naval Institute seeks a development leader of presence and confidence with an authentic passion for the Naval Institute’s mission. The chief development officer will oversee a comprehensive development program, building strong relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation supporters to secure unrestricted,
Muskingum University Taps Academic Search to Help Find New President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by Muskingum University in New Concord, OH, to lead in its search for its 22nd president. Current president Susan Hasseler will retire in June 2026, after a decade of leadership. The search is being led by senior consultants Sharon D. Herzberger and Dan DiBiasio, along with Carly Place, associate consultant.
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
ZRG Acquires Jamesbeck
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has acquired Jamesbeck, a New York City-based recruitment firm specializing in senior-level talent for the broad investment management community across private market and traditional firms. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based human capital M&A advisory firm, served as an advisor to ZRG. “This strategic move aims
Luceo Solutions Unveils Recruiting Software
Recruiting technology company Luceo Solutions has released its new recruitment software Luceo TAS 3.3. Its designed to makes it even easier for employers to hire great talent with enhanced parsing, searching and matching capabilities, social sourcing functionality, electronic forms administration and upgrades to the interface that place more features one click or less away. For
Russell Reynolds Associates to Find Bebe Stores Chief
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by bebe stores, inc. to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. bebe stores designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, BEBE SPORT, bbsp and 2b bebe brand names.
51job Adds Recruit Holdings Executive to Board
51job, Inc., a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has elected Kazumasa Watanabe to the company’s board of directors. Mr. Watanabe is a senior executive in the global headquarters of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., an affiliate of one of the company’s principal shareholders. Since joining Recruit in 1991, he has been primarily involved
Witt/Kieffer Adds Commissioner To Sports Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Dan Beebe, J.D., to serve as “of counsel” for its sports leadership practice. Mr. Beebe is the former Big 12 Conference commissioner and has nearly 30 years of experience in conference administration and NCAA rules enforcement. At the firm he will support Witt/Kieffer in the recruitment of leaders for
RSA Adds to Swiss and U.K. Sectors
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named Dr. Francois Martin as managing director of RSA Switzerland. Dr. Martin recently served as senior partner for the life sciences and technology practice for the International Executive Search Federation (IESF). He brings over 20 years of experience to RSA, having managed large
HRsmart Releases Recruiting Software Platform
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has announced its Enterprise version 12.0 of their HRsmart Unified Architecture (HUA) software platform. The newest version of the HUA platform incorporates new feature additions and improvements for users, including mobile access, support for hourly recruiting, enhanced performance management, and onboarding enhancements to streamline the talent management
Fairfield Partners Completes Assignment for HealthTeacher
Fairfield Partners has placed Reagan Brown as the new vice president of business development at HealthTeacher, an interactive healthcare company focused on the health literacy of the nation’s youth, located in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Brown was previously the VP and general manager of InvestorPlace Media. Fairfield Partners is a retained executive search firm that specializes
Strawn Arnold Ashpitz Groover Strengthens Healthcare/Life Sciences Practice
Strawn Arnold Ashpitz Groover, Ltd has added Jeff Dodson as an executive vice president. Mr. Dodson has been a senior-level executive recruiter in the healthcare and life sciences industries for the past 12 years. Prior to joining Strawn Arnold, he held significant roles with other major search firms, including leader of the U.S. pharmaceutical practice
Korn Ferry Survey: Hiring to Remain Stagnant
Fifty-eight percent of hiring executives intend to increase staff at all levels across their organizations within the next 12 months while 69 percent are waiting for resolution on the fiscal cliff or the European financial crisis, according to a recent survey by Korn/Ferry International. Despite future hiring intentions, results revealed broad-based hiring is stagnant. While
Preston | Reffett Completes Search for Office Depot
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC’s Florida office has placed Rick DiMaio as the vice president of supply chain operations at Office Depot. Prior to joining Office Depot, Mr. DiMaio was an executive at Sears Holdings Corporation, most recently as VP of logistics operations. Jennifer McCorey, managing director at Preston | Reffett, led the
Buller Group and i3solutions Join Forces
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has announced its SharePoint University partnership and teaming arrangement with i3solutions. Recognized as one of the top Microsoft Gold Certified partners in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, i3solutions has been providing SharePoint consulting and development services since the first beta version in 1999. Since that
The Soloman Page Group Names EMEA Head
The Solomon Page Group LLC has appointed John Burr as a managing director within its financial services division. Based in London, Mr. Burr will oversee Solomon Page’s EMEA business. He has over 20 years global financial services experience across EMEA, the Americas and Asia, particularly within global banking and markets. Prior to joining Solomon Page
Premier Executive Search Adds New Consultant
Premier Executive Search, the executive search division of The Premier Partners, has added David Felgino as a search consultant. With 12 years of experience, Mr. Felgino most recently worked with boutique retained firm 680 Partners, LLC. He brings a focus in sales & marketing as well as a specialty in IT security. John Brown, senior
CTPartners Appoints Partner
CTPartners has named Lilian Poilpot as a partner in the firm's technology, media and telecom & professional services practices. Ms. Poilpot has over 16 years of experience in executive search, most recently as the managing partner of EMEA for the Leadership Capital Group. He has built relationships with major global clients throughout the IT, telecom
B.E. Smith Places CIO at Aspirus
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Todd Richardson as the new chief information officer for Aspirus, Inc. Mr. Richardson was previously CIO at Deaconess Health System. “Aspires was looking for a CIO who could lead a system-wide Epic implementation while developing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the health system,” said Kathy Hall, vice
Kaye/Bassman Names Construction/Real Estate Sector Head
Executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has named Jeff Wittenberg to oversee strategy, team and operations for its construction and real estate practice. Over the course of 13 years at Kaye/Bassman, Mr. Wittenberg has had responsibilities for the firm's talent acquisition, training and development, corporate development, culture, marketing communications and overall governance. “We are very
Nationwide Job Openings Increase in September
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has reported a 5.6 percent increase in nationwide job openings in September and an 8.7 percent increase year-over-year. This marks the fourth time in five months that the economy has seen growth in job openings. Nationwide job competition held steady at a ratio of
Dowd Associates Fills CFO Post for Scripps Neworks
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Amy Listerman as chief financial officer, advertising sales, for Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. Listerman is the former NBCUniversal SVP of ad sales pricing, planning & strategy. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as
Alliance Solutions Group Opens New Location
Alliance Solutions Group, a full-service staffing and recruitment agency based in Ohio, has expanded its presence to Mahoning County by opening a new staffing facility. The Mahoning Valley office will offer staffing and recruitment services from the company’s nine business units to individuals in Youngstown, Warren, Middlefield and the surrounding communities. “In July 2012, the
The Ropella Group Launches Operations in China
Executive search firm The Ropella Group has opened a new office in China. Justin Prairie, Ropella’s vice president of company search, will be leading the China office, assisting Asian clients in their searches for consultants, employees, and profitable corporate partners. The Ropella Group is the leading retained search firm serving the chemical and allied industries
Kenexa Releases 2X Assess Solution
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched 2x Assess, an assessment content solution that provides enhanced reporting and offers extensive multilingual capabilities. Kenexa 2x Assess provides a global content solution as an integrated part of the company’s 2x talent management suite and competency framework, which includes 2x BrassRing and
Avature Opens in Hong Kong
Avature, a provider of innovative Web 2.0 talent acquisition solutions delivered as SaaS, has opened a new office in Hong Kong, China as part of its expansion plan to better support its growing APAC customer base. Lead by Julian Boylan, senior vice-president global markets, the office seeks to expand its user base in the Asia
JDG Associates Retained by MMA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) to conduct the search for its senior director of membership, North America position. Founded in 2003, MMA is the collective voice representing companies and brands across the entire mobile marketing ecosystem. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving
Korn Ferry Names Head of Leadership/Talent Consulting Business
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Smita Anand as senior partner and managing director of its leadership and talent consulting (LTC) business in India. Based in Korn/Ferry's Gurgaon office, Ms. Anand will be responsible for leading the firm's board and CEO succession offering in Asia. She will also continue to strengthen the LTC business and enhance the
CTPartners To Air TV Advertising Campaign
CTPartners has announced that it will begin a television advertising campaign on CNBC. The campaign will focus on raising the firm's profile in the areas of human capital strategy and choosing the right executive search firm. The ads will run in the 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. (Eastern) time slot. "CTPartners has a strong and
Managerial Recruitment Activity Takes a Slide of 10.1 Points in September
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, took a slide of 10.1 points in September, nearly wiping out the 11.1 point hiring gain achieved last month. The Index has remained stable over the past year and is 35.1 points higher than it was in September 2009. Cities active in the automobile industry
Eurozone Crisis Driving Major Changes in Recruitment
The current economic crisis in the eurozone is driving major changes in the type of senior executives companies in the region are recruiting, according to IIC Partners EMEA board director Myriam Walgraef, a partner at Brussels-based executive search firm Hoffman & Associates. “Before the current eurozone volatility, many firms were looking to hire C-level executives
Dice Holdings Strengthens Board
Dice Holdings, Inc., a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has announced Golnar Sheikholeslami, EVP and chief product officer of Everyday Health, Inc., was appointed to the company's board of directors. “Goli has nearly two decades of experience launching and building digital businesses using product innovation and content as key strategic components,” said Scot
Martin Partners Finds Director for Genentech
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited Megha Verma to the position of senior director at Genentech Inc., a worldwide biotechnology pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Genentech, Ms. Verma was director, global market Access at Pfizer. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
HR Services Launches Newest Version of myStaffingPro
Applicant tracking vendor, HR Services, Inc., has released its latest version of myStaffingPro 13.3. The release includes usability enhancements to both the candidate experience and the user interface. Candidates who are applying for positions at companies using myStaffingPro applicant tracking software will benefit from redesigned education and work history collection screens. “The goal with this
Recruiter Confidence Falls
Recruiter confidence ticked down slightly in the past month to 35 percent and almost reached the significantly low levels seen last year right after the U.S. debt ceiling crisis, largely due to circumstances beyond organizations’ control, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). Seventy percent of executive recruiters pointed to conditions external
