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Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Mark III Construction
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
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
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.
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
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?
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
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
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
Advice to New CEOs Building Their Team: Lead with Purpose, Embody Culture & Be Decisive
In Spencer Stuart’s role supporting hundreds of CEO transitions annually, one of the most common aspirations they hear from incoming leaders is the desire to develop an executive leadership team of direct reports that is enterprise-focused, highly collaborative, accountable to each other and widely respected. This ambition is well-founded: Aligned leadership teams grow revenue more
Alliance Development International Launched
Alliance Development International has been launched by Jack Pearson dedicated to the recruitment of experienced strategic alliance professionals. Based in Cary, NC, with associates on four continents, ADI offers candidate profile development, recruiting, screening and placement. “This non-traditional approach to executive search gives our associates a much stronger familiarity with changing business models, new management
ICIMS Acquires Jobmagic
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has acquired social recruiting solution provider Jobmagic. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The recent acquisition allows iCIMS to market, sell, and support social distribution as a standalone solution, creating a new option for organizations that are interested in an independent technology for social
3P Consultants Finds New CEO for KBK Chem Engineering
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Kiran Patil as the new chief executive officer of KBK Chem Engineering. Mr. Patil formerly served as CEO with Ducon India (Indian subsidiary of Ducon Technologies Inc., USA). KBK Chem Engineering’s mission is to serve global customer needs with innovative applied technologies, superior products, improved delivery
PeopleAnswers Extends Partnership with Foot Locker
PeopleAnswers has extended its software licensing agreement for Foot Locker, Inc. to use the PeopleAnswers HR solution in its 2,500 stores across the U.S. representing Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Footaction. After completing a successful pilot program in 600 stores, Foot Locker will now use the software for pre-employment
Herbert Mines Adds Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has added Ann Fastiggi as managing director. Ms. Fastiggi will direct the hospitality practice and enhance the firm's leadership position in retail, consumer packaged goods, apparel and restaurant sectors. She has 18 years in executive search with some of the world’s largest search firms including Heidrick &
jobdreaming Launches New Web App
jobdreaming, a web-based service from KMC Software that matches active and passive candidates with recruiters and employers, has announced the open beta launch of its web app. Using jobdreaming, job seekers describe the job they are looking for in a single fill-in-the-blank sentence, and are then matched with job openings created by recruiters and employers.
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for PetroSkills
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Scott Virkler as executive vice president and general manager, PetroCore at PetroSkills. Mr. Virkler joins PetroSkills from Elsevier where he served as SVP, medical electronic products since 2009. PetroSkills is a provider of technical training, consulting and software solutions for the oil and gas industry. ChampionScott Partners is
Kenexa Signs Agreement with Cargill
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has been selected by Cargill, an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. As part of a three-year deal, the company has agreed to use Kenexa to implement, develop and oversee an employee engagement survey to its entire
Long-Term Incentives Remain Key Motivational Tool
Releasing the results of their 2012 Executive Compensation Survey, BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), reports that even though turnover in the C-suite is increasingly rapid, 65 percent of global executives, from a survey of 731 executives worldwide, believe long-term incentives do in fact motivate them to higher
DHR International Adds EVP In Ann Arbor, Michigan
DHR International has added Sharon Belanger as executive vice president in the firm’s Ann Arbor office. Ms. Belanger specializes in the automotive and manufacturing markets where she has spent more than two decades leading executive and c-level searches for several Fortune 500 companies in southeast Michigan. Prior to joining DHR International, she was a consultant
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Golfsmith
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed James Suiter as vice president, planning and allocation at Golfsmith International Inc. Mr. Suiter was previously senior director, planning and allocation, mobility at RadioShack. The search was conducted by Mike Magurany, partner, at Nosal Partners. Golfsmith is the nation’s largest golf specialty retailer. Headquartered in San Francisco and
Hulce Associates Opens Doors
With over 30 years of executive search experience Colleen Hulce has started a new firm, Hulce Associates, specializing in CFOs and financial officer searches. Ms Hulce was previously the head of the CFO practice groups for both DHR International and Cook Associates. Recent clients have included Omnicare, Hill Rom and PE backed companies Strata Decisions
Ferguson Partners Adds Asset & Wealth Management Leader
Global executive search firm Ferguson Partners Ltd. has expanded its asset & wealth management practice with the addition of Philip Darling as a managing director in London. Mr. Darling will lead the practice's business efforts in the U.K. and continental Europe. He will be partnering with Amy de Rham, who leads the Ferguson Partners’ global
BIE Group Adds Three Senior Search Professionals
Global recruiter BIE Group has made three new appointments, strengthening its executive search and interim management practices. Dan Harden joins as a managing director in BIE’s search practice after operating as an independent consultant for three years. Mr. Harden has spent 11 years at a senior level working for Stanton Chase, Russell Reynolds Associates and
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Mobile Mini
Executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Mobile Mini, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Its current chairman, president and CEO, Steven Bunger, will step down as of December 31, 2012. External as well as internal candidates will be considered in the search. Mobile Mini,
HireRight Introduces New Career Management/Transition Solution
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has introduced HireRight CareerBeam, a career management and transition solution. HireRight CareerBeam utilizes sophisticated job-matching algorithms and patent-pending technology to leverage social networks for referrals, allowing employees to find new jobs more quickly than traditional methods. “HireRight CareerBeam is a natural extension for HireRight,” said Mike
Cook Associates Adds Senior Advisor
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Austin Adams as a senior advisor, where he will support the financial services and insurance practice, specializing in the identification, assessment and recruitment of information officers for complex financial services organizations. Mr. Adams spent most of his career overseeing technology and operations during dramatic consolidation in the financial
Korn Ferry Partners with SuccessFactors
Korn/Ferry International and SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, have formed a strategic partnership. Together, Korn/Ferry and SuccessFactors plan to integrate Forte, Korn/Ferry's career and leadership development application, with the SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) suite. As part of the agreement, Korn/Ferry will join SuccessFactors' Partner Program as a Strategic SuccessSolution
PageUp People Releases Advanced Analytics Solution
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has released its Advanced Analytics solution, a cloud-based platform that delivers advanced reporting and analytics on human capital. Leveraging global HR data, Advanced Analytics provides organizations with the intelligence needed to link human capital metrics to key business indicators. “As more organizations expand their hiring beyond borders, they
Parker Executive Search Retained by Georgia State to Find a Football Coach
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by Georgia State University to begin a search for a new head football coach. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State is one of the country’s leading urban research universities. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Riviera Partners Expands Staff
Riviera Partners, a provider recruiting services for the technology sector, has added Iva Messy as its new director of talent and Michael Ellison as product manager. Most recently, Ms. Messy was human resources manager at Stanford Management Company (SMC), the professional organization responsible for investing approximately $20 billion of endowment and other financial assets for
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
