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Rudish Health Seeking Chief Investment Officer for MedStar Health
Boca Raton, FL-headquartered healthcare advisory and talent leadership firm Rudish Health has been selected by MedStar Health to lead in its search for a treasurer and chief investment officer. Charlotte Beck, Asmita Shah, and Jessica Cousino are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CFO as a member of the senior executive team, this leader will hold a
The Millard Group Announces Promotion
The Millard Group, which focuses on building executive teams for venture capital and private equity backed growth stage technology companies, has appointed Haley Lomax as senior search consultant. She is co-leader the firm’s solution provider practice, which focuses on executive search and go-to-market team builds for high-growth solution and services providers (including MSP/MSSP, telecom, ISP, network
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
A Look at the Trends Impacting Executive Search
With over two decades of experience in the executive search industry, countless trends have impacted the way Grey Search + Strategy approaches their work. “Today, clients are navigating a complex web of emerging technologies, new regulations, changing workplace dynamics, and shifting company and candidate expectations,” the firm said. In this article, Grey Search + Strategy
IIC Partners Selects New Global Chairman
IIC Partners has selected Paul Dinte as its new global chairman. Mr. Dinte, who previously served on the IIC Partners board as vice chair, Americas, from 2007 to 2010, is the founder, CEO and chairman of Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Dinte Resources Inc. “Our client organizations are facing continuing recessionary pressures, a demographic turnover
Monster Posts 11 Percent Revenue Drop; Announces Restructuring
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $221.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, an 11 percent drop compared with $248.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. For the third quarter, Monster said its loss amounted to $1.75 per share, compared with a year-ago profit of $31.8 million, or 26 cents
Amrop and IMD Create Executive Development Program
Global executive search firm Amrop and IMD have partnered to offer an exclusive executive development program called The Trusted Advisor. Under the banner ‘Amrop University at IMD’, the 2-module program runs over a combined eight-day period at the IMD campus in Lausanne, Switzerland. The program focuses on building the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to
HRsmart Partners With diagoNOS
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has formed a partnership with diagoNOS in France to provide comprehensive enterprise consulting services using HRsmart’s unified talent management suite. diagoNOS offers cloud-based solutions that include products, development tools, and services designed to help companies manage their entire enterprise, including talent management. This partnership will provide companies
Nosal Partners Finds CFO for TrafficWare
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Allen Bishop as chief financial officer at Trafficware Inc. Mr. Bishop was previously vice president of finance of the Healthcare Market Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Houston, Texas. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner. Trafficware is leading the
Diversified Search Adds to San Francisco Office
Diversified Search has added Robert J. Lambert as a managing director in the firm's San Francisco office. Following six years of service as a U.S. Navy Officer, Mr. Lambert began his business career with PepsiCo, where he held several senior HR leadership positions. Following Pepsi, he has served as the chief human resources officer for
Futurestep Names Sector Leaders in North America
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Greg Gerson as sector leader – health services and Geddings Roche as sector leader – industrial. Based in Philadelphia and a member of Korn/Ferry's healthcare services practice, Mr. Gerson has significant experience with senior management and executive search assignments for community teaching hospitals,
Witt/Kieffer Finds President For North Central College
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has placed Dr. Troy D. Hammond as the new president of North Central College. Dr. Hammond becomes the college’s 10th president. He previously worked as vice president for Plextronics, Inc., a small, Pittsburgh-based technology company that he helped build into a global leader in printed electronics, and McKinsey & Company, a
PageUp People Develops CareerPath App for Windows 8
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has developed a new consumer app version of CareerPath, the company’s employee career path development solution, which is available for download through the Windows Store. Developed with the latest Microsoft technologies, the CareerPath app supports touch command patterns and social connectors, as well as search and share. This
Six Headhunters Join AESC
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added six executive search firms into membership. Based in Calgary, Canada and founded in 1983, Genesis Executive focuses on the oil and gas industry. It concentrates on the upstream sector of oil and gas, placing engineers, geoscientists, and management talent. PwC Executive Search, the search practice of
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Kaiser Permanente
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Kaiser Permanente to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search is to find the permanent successor to chairman and CEO, George Halvorson, who announced his plans to retire at the end of 2013. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout
DirectEmployers Partners With TalentCircles
DirectEmployers Association has partnered with TalentCircles, a candidate engagement and management platform. Through this platform, members of the Association will be able to create a branded talent network while also providing an enhanced candidate experience. The new technology partnership will enable DirectEmployers members to add a private talent network to their new or existing .JOBS
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
