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Seizing The Shift – Bain’s Midyear Take On Private Equity
2025 opened with promise. The first quarter brought strong deal activity and favorable credit markets. But by April, new tariff announcements upended sentiment. The policy shock sent ripples through global markets, and deal momentum quickly faltered. According to Bain & Company’s Midyear Private Equity Report, “tariff turmoil has held back deals and exits while investors digest
The Christopher Group Recruits HR Leader for Adapt Community Network
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Louie Shapiro as the new senior vice president of HR for Adapt Community Network in New York City. Pam Noble led the assignment along with Carrie Longmire. “Louie Shapiro’s extensive experience in human capital management and passion for fostering inclusive,
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
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
Winning Through M&A: The Remarkable Habits Of Successful Dealmakers
Nearly 15 years ago, McKinsey & Company set out to answer a critically important management issue: What type of M&A strategy creates the most value for large companies. The answer that came back was clear: Companies that practice programmatic M&A are likely to outperform competitors. In 2019, McKinsey took another look. It’s research reflected the growing importance
Page Personnel Expands in Canada
Page Personnel, a division of recruiting firm Michael Page International plc, has expanded its global operations by establishing a team based in Toronto dedicated to serving the Canadian staffing market. Drawing from nearly a decade of specialist recruitment experience in Canada under the Michael Page banner, Page Personnel will provide specialized staffing solutions across accounting
Raines International Opens in Boston
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has opened an office in Boston to provide support to the firm's headquarters in New York City. The new office will focus on the strategy and general management functions, and the science, technology, media and telecom industries. Raines International was founded in 1969.
ChampionScott Partners Finds CTO for Archipelago Learning
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Bobby Babbrah as executive vice president and chief technology officer at Archipelago Learning. Mr. Babbrah was previously president and chief product officer of ImageTag, where he was responsible for product management, architecture and engineering, IT/operations support, and professional services. Archipelago Learning is a subscription-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of
Boyden Strengthens Australia Office
Boyden has added Peter Dale in Australia as an executive director. Mr. Dale has extensive experience in several segments of financial services, including fund management, wealth management and life insurance. At Boyden, he will play a key role in recruiting for senior executive and functional leader roles for financial services, professional services and non-profit institutions
Monster, Wired and ARS Technica Form Alliance
Monster has entered into a new media alliance with WIRED and Ars Technica to reach job seekers with skills in IT and technology and help match them with companies searching for talent with these capabilities. Monster will now power the job search function within both the WIRED and Ars Technica websites. “The power of our
Online Labor Demand Rises in March
Online advertised vacancies rose 246,300 in March to 4,669,600, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The March rise is the fourth consecutive monthly rise. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.9 unemployed for every vacancy; however, nationally there are still 8.4 million more unemployed than advertised vacancies. “The March sharp rise
Lonergan Partners Recruits Global Sales Head at Procera Networks
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Brian Ahearn as senior vice president of worldwide sales at Procera Networks. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Mr. Ahearn comes to Procera from 2Wire, Inc. (recently acquired by Pace plc), where he lead a team that included account management, field engineering, and professional services to achieve
Amrop Adds Four Recruiters
Global executive search firm Amrop has added four new search professionals to its organization. Stefan Binder joins Amrop as a partner in Zurich from Odgers Berndtson, where he worked within the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and diagnostics sectors. Sabine Hansen becomes a partner in Germany at Amrop Delta. With more than 10 years’ experience in
3P Consultants Adds New Principal Partner
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has added Raju Kapoor as principal partner. Mr. Kapoor has over 20 years of experience in the service industry including 10 years in executive search. His experience includes startups and high growth companies across telecom, capital markets and the ITES industry. He formerly worked with ABC Consultants as
Morgan Samuels Finds President for ISD
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Tommie E. Joe as president and chief operating officer at ISD Corporation. Mr. Joe was most recently the president and COO at Public Communications Services. ISD Corporation is a provider of software solutions focusing solely on the legal and justice community.
SelectMinds Partners with HireClix
SelectMinds, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) networking and referral technologies, and HireClix, a digital recruitment marketing agency, have partnered to deliver solutions that optimize corporate employee referral programs using social networks. As part of the strategic relationship, HireClix is authorized to resell SelectMinds’ TalentVine social recruiting suite, a complete corporate social recruiting solution that allows
Sheffield Haworth Opens Chicago Office
London-based Sheffield Haworth has opened a new office in Chicago office and assigned Todd Fahey to lead its newly formed global quantitative strategies practice. Mr. Fahey joins Sheffield Haworth from Exemplar Partners, which he founded in 2007. Prior to that, he was an executive director and head of global quantitative strategies for Options Group in
Heidrick & Struggles Finds New CFO for Amyris
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has recruited Steven R. Mills as chief financial officer of Amyris, Inc. Associate pricipal Alyse Bodine and partner John Strackhouse led the assignment. Mr. Mills formerly served as CFO of ADM. Amyris is an integrated renewable products company focused on providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range
Kronos Acquires SaaSHR
Kronos Incorporated has acquired SaaShr.com LLC (SaaShr) in a cash transaction. SaaShr offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) workforce management suite for small and midsize businesses. As part of the transaction, Kronos also acquired WebApps, Inc., the parent company of SaaShr. Aron Ain, chief executive officer of Kronos, said: “We are delighted to have SaaShr and its
Cornerstone OnDemand Releases Recruiting Cloud
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has launched the Cornerstone Recruiting Cloud, a pure cloud provider with an organically developed, end-to-end talent management solution that helps organizations manage the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring through retirement. The Recruiting Cloud is fully integrated with Cornerstone’s existing learning and talent management software suite. “Most recruiting solutions in the market today
IRC Adds Atlanta-Based Tula International
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Atlanta-based Tula International as its newest member firm. Founded in 2010, Tula specializes in finding executive-level to middle management talent for multinational renewable energy companies in the wind energy, solar, biomass and biofuels, energy efficiency and energy storage, geothermal energy, hydro, and clean tech industries. “A major
DHR International Grows Toronto Office
DHR International has named Alan Zelnicker as executive vice president in the firm’s Toronto office. Mr. Zelnicker will specialize in cross-functional searches within the financial services, technology & media, energy & natural resources, and industrial sectors. His recruiting background includes working within multinational and boutique search environments, and he brings expertise across client service, research,
Martin Partners Completes VP Search for KemperSports
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Andrew R. Crosson as vice president of new business development at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Crosson was executive vice president and partner at Heritage Golf Group. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Shows Steady Job Rebound
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, gained 9.9 points over last month, its highest peak since the Index launched in 2008. Now standing at 116.9 points, the Index has increased 72.8 points over March 2009, when it stood at 44.1. “The past two months have shown a steady rebound in the
B.E. Smith Strengthens Leadership Solutions Divisions
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Laurie Gehrt to its interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions as senior vice president. Ms. Gehrt's responsibilities include new service development and expansion into new markets, as well as service quality and client/employee satisfaction. Prior to joining B. E. Smith, Ms. Gehrt was chief nursing officer for Cerner's
Harvey Nash Expands to Hong Kong
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has expanded its geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region through the opening of an office in Hong Kong. The new business will be led by executive search managing director Nick Marsh and will focus on working with an existing network of clients
Leadership Capital Group Fills Board Seat at Joe’s Jean
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed Joanne Calabrese as a member of the board of directors at Joe’s Jeans. Ms. Calabrese, a 30-year veteran of the retail apparel industry, presently serves as the founder and owner of jcr3, a retail consulting firm specializing in merchandising, marketing, multi-channel retailing
Novotus Selected by Healthedge for Talent Expertise
Novotus, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has announced that HealthEdge, provider of enterprise-class software platform for healthcare payors, has selected the company to streamline its talent acquisition efforts. Leveraging its applicant tracking system, analytics and a number of methodologies for sourcing and recruiting, Novotus will provide HealthEdge with both strategic and administrative support throughout
Russell Reynolds Associates Names CEO
Clarke Murphy will succeed Matthew Wright as the next president and chief executive officer of global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Mr. Murphy has more than 24 years of recruiting experience at the firm, having joined Russell Reynolds in 1988. In 1992, he moved to Frankfurt to help build the firm’s German
David Aplin Group Joins Forces with Executive Source Partners
David Aplin Group has merged with Saskatchewan-based search firm Executive Source Partners. The combined firm brings benefits to the national labor market as David Aplin Group expands its portfolio of service offerings to clients, candidates and recruiting professionals throughout Canada. “It's an exciting time for Executive Source Partners to join David Aplin Group,” said Holly
TriNet Joins the Startup America Partnership
TriNet, a provider of human resources outsourcing services, has joined the Startup America Partnership, an organization dedicated to helping young companies flourish to jumpstart job creation throughout the U.S. Startup America is a private sector organization launched at The White House in early 2011. The Partnership brings together some of the country’s most successful organizations
Workforce Software Adds HR Leader to Staff
WorkForce Software, a provider of workforce management solutions for organizations with complex labor policies and stringent compliance demands, has named Leslie Tarnacki as vice president of human resources. Ms. Tarnacki brings more than 16 years of executive level experience in the field of human resources to her new role, where she will be responsible for
IESF Adds Australian Partner
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added Search International as its partner in Australia. Founded in 2003, Search International is based in Sydney and serves global companies and local conglomerates in sectors including professional services (law, tax & accounting), financial services, funds management, insurance, sales/ marketing and logistics. Search International managing director, Peter Beuvink,
TillmanCarlson Places CFO at TricorBraun
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Chuck Pfister as chief financial officer for TricorBraun. Mr. Pfister joins the company after four years with Kohl’s where he most recently served as senior vice president of finance, leading financial planning, tax, treasury, merchandising finance, capital planning, real estate, and e-commerce finance. With annual revenues approaching $1
Kenexa and Daesign Join Forces
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with Daesign to develop talent attraction, assessment, development and engagement solutions for the marketplace. Daesign is a specialist provider of games-based, interactive talent development solutions. “Bringing together our expertise in the field of human capital and Daesign's award-winning solutions will result in
HR Plus Partners with eScreen
HR Plus, a provider of solutions for employment and background screening, has formed a strategic alliance with eScreen, a technology-driven specialist in drug-screening and employee health products and services. “eScreen is setting the standard for drug testing program management and HR Plus strives to deliver the best solutions to our clients,” said Bill Tate, HR
