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McCormack+Kristel Seeking President for Resource Center
Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Resource Center to lead in its search for a president. The newly created president position has been developed at a critical period in Resource Center’s evolution. Following exponential revenue and staff growth, as well as unprecedented programmatic expansion, the Center is strategically enhancing its leadership team to prepare
Bauer Harris Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Jennifer Murillo as the new chief marketing officer for PREMIER Bankcard. Before coming to PREMIER Bankcard, Ms. Murillo worked as the chief marketing officer at Discover Financial Services headquartered in Riverwoods, IL. With decades of award-winning brand, advertising, and communications experience, she began her career at
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.
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
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?
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
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
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
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
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
Darwin Recruitment Opens in Zurich
IT & telecoms recruiting specialist Darwin Recruitment has opened a new office based in Zurich. The company has plans to add a presence in eight core territories within the next three years. Darwin has been serving the Swiss market from the U.K. for 12 years and already has a well-developed client base. “We are delighted
PageGroup Extends Search Capabilities in Marketing Sector
Recruitment consultancy PageGroup has increased the capability of its executive search brand in the marketing and communications sector by appointing Antony Marchant to the newly created position of director. Mr. Marchant will work exclusively in the senior marketing recruitment space, managing recruitment assignments of salaries at £100,000 and above, in a bid to provide a
Accelent Fills Post for Yodle
Accelent, Inc. has placed Dafna Sarnoff as vice president of online marketing at Yodle. Previously, Ms. Sarnoff served as VP of product management and marketing at Wolters Kluwer, a global information services and publishing company. Yodle provides local businesses with a simple and affordable way to promote their services and generate new leads using internet
Infor to Handle HR Systems for State of South Dakota
Infor, a provider of business application software, has confirmed that the State of South Dakota has implemented Infor Enwisen Global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to accompany its existing Infor Lawson Enterprise Financial Management system and manage all aspects of human resources. “Infor Enwisen HCM is a unique, unified platform that enables a comprehensive view
Vetted Solutions Strengthens Recruiting Staff
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Catherine Lux Fry as director of recruiting. Ms. Fry is an experienced association executive who most recently served as program director, career services and endorsed programs, for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In this position, she oversaw marketing, strategic direction, and management of
Boyden Names Managing Director in Poland
Boyden has named Zbigniew Plaza as managing partner of Boyden Poland. Mr. Plaza brings nearly 20 years of experience in placing CEOs and C-level executives in the industrial, consumer & retail, and technology sectors. "Zbigniew will be a great asset to our clients in Poland and to our Boyden global team," said Gerhard Raisig, chairman
Harris Search to Lead Search for UNC Charlotte
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris Search Associates has been selected by UNC Charlotte to lead its search for a vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. UNC Charlotte is a public research university located in Charlotte offering 19 doctoral, 62 master’s and 90 bachelor’s degree programs through nine colleges. Founded in 1997, Harris Search Associates
Jobscience Releases Executive Search App
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has announced Jobscience Recruiting Executive Search Edition, the first executive search application with social and mobile recruiting capabilities. The solution brings clients and candidates to the center of the process, while connecting key recruitment and hiring processes through a seamless combination of client relationship management (CRM), candidate engagement and tracking,
Amrop Adds Four New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Tim Kemp and Bernard Perry as partners in London, Anne de la Rochebrochard as a partner in Paris and Pavel Stejskal as a partner in Prague. Mr. Kemp has a background in HR and HR transformation across a range of industries including financial services, life sciences, oil and
Harvey Hohauser & Associates Grows Not-For-Profit Team
IIC Partners member firm Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A) has expanded its not-for-profit team with the appointment of Ashley Picklo as manager, candidate development. “Non-profit work is vital, especially to communities with stressed local governments struggling to provide basic civic services,” said Todd Hohauser, president and COO of HH&A. “Ashley brings a keen understanding of
Spencer Stuart to Lead CFO Search for Interline Brands
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Interline Brands, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. John A. Ebner, Interline's current CFO, has informed the board of directors of his desire to leave the company to pursue new opportunities closer to his family. Interline Brands is a distributor
Halogen Selected by SGT
SGT, an engineering and aerospace contractor, has selected the Halogen Talent Management Suite to drive its talent management programs in support of a high performance culture. With Halogen’s solutions, SGT is able to share talent data seamlessly across all processes including its performance, learning, recruiting and succession programs. “SGT fosters a strong entrepreneurial and high
Right Executive Search Expands Services
Right Executive Search LLC (RES), a recruiting partner to many top employers in the New York tri-state area, has added staff and expanded services to offer private career coaching to individual job-seekers. The expansion enables RES’ executive search professionals to counsel and assist individuals with their job searches and career goals in all disciplines, whether
eQuest Launches “Big Data For HR” Service
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has announced that its Big Data Division is launching Big Data for HR, a new consulting service designed to give customers a competitive edge in candidate sourcing and selection. The service leverages the real-time analysis that enables companies to hire the right people at the
Nosal Partnes Finds CFO For Fallbrook Technologies
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed John K. Penver as chief financial officer at Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Mr. Penver was previously VP of finance, CFO and secretary at Active Power, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and John Morrow, senior partner, at Nosal Partners. Fallbrook Technologies Inc. is a
Monster Employment Index Up Seven Percent
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, grew seven percent on annual basis in November. Retail trade (up 16 percent) leads all sectors in annual growth, while real estate and rental and leasing sector continued
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
ADP Selected By Mercy Medical Center
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has been selected by Mercy Medical Center (MMC), a full service medical center delivering a comprehensive range of health services, for use of ADP Vantage HCMSM as its human capital management solution. ADP will provide MMC with a centralized, fully unified human resource, payroll, time
DavenportMajor Finds New President For Ferring Research Institute
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Dr. Keith James as the new president of Ferring Research Institute. Dr. James formerly served as a VP at Pfizer. Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a private, research-driven specialty biopharmaceutical company active in global markets. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for
Saba Strenghtens Finance Team
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has appointedMichael Shahbazian as interim chief financial officer. Mr. Shahbazian joins Saba from PDF Solutions where he served as the company’s interim CFO and VP of finance from March 2012 to May 2012 and from June 2011 through December 2011. “Michael has over 30 years of
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $196.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2013, a decrease of two percent (five percent excluding two months of fee revenue from the recently acquired Global Novations) from revenues of $200.2 million a year ago. Fee revenue in Leadership & Talent Consulting and Futurestep services grew 32 percent during the
EMA Partners Opens Miami Office
EMA Partners International has opened a new office in Miami and named Luis Pedemonte as its managing partner. Mr. Pedemonte, who had previously operated his own firm, has an extensive background as a search practitioner in technology, digital marketing and consumer markets. He is joined by Mark Young, a seasoned executive recruiter with more than
Morgan Samuels Adds New Principal
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has added Diane Gilley as a principal. Ms. Gilley was previously a senior associate with Heidrick & Struggles and a member of that firm's global technology and chief information officer practice groups. Prior to that, she was a senior associate and principal with Korn/Ferry International’s advanced technology practice.
Kaplan & Associates To Lead CEO Search for Bat Harbor Bankshares
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bar Harbor Bankshares to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Bar Harbor Bankshares is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, founded in 1887 and celebrating its
IHRIM Welcomes New HR Leaders
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Joyce Brown, Gary Morlock and Sherry Timmerman as the newest members of its board of directors. Ms. Brown is director HR systems at Brink’s Inc. and directs all aspects of the company’s human resource system. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience and
Only Half of Hiring Companies Regard Talent Management as Top Priority
Only half of major organizations regard talent management as a top priority, according to a survey of 537 U.S. companies by Right Management, the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup. For 13 percent of organizations talent management is a secondary priority, and for the balance not a priority at all. Respondents were asked to
