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The Energists Strengthens Brookside Energy Leadership with Key CFO and Investor Relations Appointments
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area
Signium Expands into Athens, Greece
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded in Athens, Greece with the additions of Artemis Miropoulos and Dimitris Papanikitopoulos. They are the founders of Linkage, a SHRM company that offers leadership development resources focused on producing effective and purposeful leaders. “Artemis and Dimitris bring a depth of expertise and human understanding that resonates with Signium’s core values,” said Annelize van
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
A Look at the Landscape for Hiring a PE Operating Company CEO
Leaders of private equity firms looking to hire a portfolio-business CEO have a great deal to consider. The U.S. PE talent landscape is changing dramatically in real time, due to multiple forces related to economics, industry, and consumer habits, according to a recent report from Heidrick & Struggles’ Jason Henderson and Amanda Worthington. “They’re all
Sanford Rose San Diego Fills Position for AVIIR
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has placed Larry Hansen as chief commercial officer of Aviir Inc. Mr. Hansen joins Aviir after serving most recently as the VP of commercial operations for bioTheranostics, Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego said: “We are extremely proud to have placed Mr. Hansen
Cornerstone OnDemand Posts 52 Percent Q1 Revenue Rise
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the first quarter of 2012 of $24.0 million, representing a 52 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same period in 2011. Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $4.9 million, or $(0.10) per share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of
CTPartners Posts 6.3 Percent Revenue Increase
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter 2012 net revenue of $32.4 million, an increase of 6.3 percent from $30.5 million a year ago. An eight percent increase in North America, and $3 million in new revenue from Latin America was partially offset by weakness in EMEA and Asia Pacific. Earnings per fully diluted shares
DHR International Appoints Managing Director in Ann Arbor
DHR International has named Boyd Falconer as managing director in the firm’s new Ann Arbor office. Mr. Falconer becomes a key member of the firm’s global industrial, aerospace & defense, venture capital & private equity, advanced technology, and life sciences practice groups. Prior to joining DHR International, he was a senior member of the Chicago
IESF Adds Morunda KK in Japan as Its Newest Partner
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added Morunda KK as its partner in Japan. Morunda KK is based in Tokyo and is a retained executive search company serving global companies and large local conglomerates for life sciences and pharmaceuticals. “I am delighted to become a Partner of IESF as their excellent global partner network
Work&Partners Retained to Lead Search for Pariveda Solutions
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained by Pariveda Solutions, Inc. to lead in its search for a new principal. Pariveda Solutions is a growing IT consulting company that delivers both strategic consulting services and technical solutions. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for top management consulting organizations, technology firms and corporations.
Furst Group Grows Recruiting Team
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Paul Smallwood and Julie Koziol as vice presidents. Mr. Smallwood was previously senior executive vice president at Cejka Search. Ms. Koziol most recently served as VP of development at National Healing Corporation. Prior to that, she worked for Walgreens from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Smallwood will be
Amrop Opens Office in Angola
Global executive search firm Amrop has opened a new office in Luanda, Angola. Under the management of Amrop’s Lisbon partners, the new office is the group’s third in Africa, after South Africa and Morocco. Maria da Gloria Ribeiro, managing partner, said, “We are very excited to open our doors to Angola. The market is growing
Trabalhoja Launches Cell Phone Service For Brazilian Job Seekers
TrabalhoJa, a division of Assured Labor, has launched its service to connect Brazilians with local job opportunities via cell phone. The new web and mobile phone-based service enables candidates in Brazil to find sales, administration and operations positions in their field. Assured Labor's launch in Brazil follows its launch of job service EmpleoListo in Mexico.
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been selected by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Institute to lead the search for its next chief research information officer. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a primary pediatric hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 950 medical staff members and over 6,800 total employees. Founded in 1997, Harris / IIC
Gilbert Tweed Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has appointed Clinton S. Browning as a managing director in the firm’s financial services and insurance practice and to lead its sports industry slate of offerings. Mr. Browning has conducted senior-level executive search and consulting assignments for clients across a broad range of industries including insurance, financial services, banking,
Standish Executive Search Opens in Boston
Recruitment industry veteran Stanley H. Davis has officially launched Standish Executive Search LLC in Boston. Mr. Davis has spent the past eight years as principal of the national retained executive service boutique TowerHunter. His new firm will address the unique requirements of mid-sized and smaller business owners and leaders in industry sectors including manufacturing, business
Lucas Group Grows HR Practice in NY
Search firm Lucas Group has named Derek McKechnie as new managing partner for its human resources practice group in New York. Mr. McKechnie previously served in a variety of recruiting roles of increasing responsibility for Michael Page International in New York. “Derek's impressive performance in recruiting throughout the New York area attracted our attention,” said
CDI Corp. Posts Nine Percent Revenue Gain; MRI Up 12 Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $280.6 million, an increase of 9.3 percent from revenues of $256.6 million a year ago. The company reported a net gain of $3.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted
Gilbert Tweed Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Fred Cooper as managing director in its New York office. Mr. Cooper will concentrate on the investment banking, capital markets, private equity and hedge funds segments. He previously ran his own executive search firm and prior to that he was with two boutique search consultancies. Gilbert Tweed
Ultimate Software Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI),a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter revenues of revenues of $111.9 million, an increase of 21 percent, compared to $92.2 million, a year ago. GAAP net income was $9.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, versus GAAP net income of $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share,
Callius Software Acquires 6FigureJobs
Callidus Software Inc., a leader in sales effectiveness and cloud computing, has acquired executive career community and job board, 6FigureJobs.com. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. 6FigureJobs provides job postings from leading Fortune 1000 companies and executive search firms, including C-level, VP, Director and Senior Manager jobs. Over 750,000+ high-profile executives and
Buller Group Completes Search for TASC
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has recruited Scott Heefner as vice president of financial and business analytics for TASC. Mr. Heefner was most recently VP of federal programs and a corporate officer for Project Time & Cost, Inc. “It was a pleasure to get to know Scott during this search
VOLT Opens Office in Singapore
Volt Service Corporation Pte Ltd (Volt), a staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, has expanded its presence in Asia with the opening of a new location in Singapore. The new office provides permanent hire, contingent staffing, managed services programs, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services for Global 1000 clients. Volt's Singapore business is led
Korn Ferry Names Head of Global Consumer Market in China
Korn/Ferry International has named Emmanuel Hemmerle as senior client partner and head of its global consumer market for China. Mr. Hemmerle will also be a member of the firm's board & CEO services practice, assisting Korn/Ferry clients in board director and CEO searches, board effectiveness, and CEO succession planning and executive assessments. He was previously
IMD International Adds Carter Benson in Milan
The IMD International Search Group has added Carter & Benson, a Milan-based executive search firm, as its newest member firm. Founded 10 years ago by William Griffini, Carter & Benson operates in the Italian market, specializing in the industrial, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Guido Schilling, CEO of Schilling Partners AG, IMD’s Swiss partner,
AIMS International Adds Morocco Based New Talents Consulting
AIMS International has added New Talents Consulting to its global network. Created in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and now based in Morocco, New Talents is a specialist recruitment agency in MENA market that hires candidates at all levels and in every division of the industry. Its client list includes both governmental and privately-owned companies. With
BCA, Executive Recruiters Places HR Exec at Marsh
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Linda Foppiano as managing director of human resources at Marsh. Ms. Foppiano held numerous senior executive HR positions at Citi. BCA’s chief operating officer and SVP recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, teams with its clients to define, design, and
Boyden Adds Executive Director to Australian Office
Boyden has added Grant Hodgetts, an investment and capital markets expert with more than 30 years of experience in real estate and funds management, to its Australian office as an executive director. Mr. Hodgetts will recruit board, senior executive and functional leader roles related to cross-border investment in Australia, Asia and North America. He will
Pearson Partners Opens Office in Fort Worth
Pearson Partners International has opened a new office in Fort Worth, Texas. Senior vice president and shareholder Renee Baker Arrington will lead the office while continuing to maintain an office in Pearson Partner’s Dallas headquarters. “While we have performed numerous successful executive searches in Fort Worth through our Dallas office we are seeing significant growth
Executive Quest Recruits VP Business Development at Allstate Financial
Executive Quest International, LLC has placed Bill Kavanaugh as vice president of business development at Allstate Financial. Mr. Kavanaugh previously held the positions of SVP, distribution management for the last five years and earlier was VP of marketing and professional development with Securian Financial Group. Allstate Financial helps homeowners meet their home financing needs by
Kenexa Posts 27 Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $80.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, a 27 percent increase from revenues of $63 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders, was $5.4 million, compared to $3.7 million last year. “We are
ZRG Partners Expands in Europe
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has expanded its operations in the life sciences market in Europe. Adam El Din, based in Geneva, will be the European president. Mr. El Din will also operate as the new global head of life sciences for ZRG. Formerly, he served as
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Tokyo
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Morunda KK as its partner in Japan. Morunda KK is based in Tokyo and is a retained executive search firm serving global companies and large local conglomerates for life sciences and pharmaceuticals. “I am delighted to become a partner of IESF as their excellent global partner network
Clarey/Napier Taps CFO for Gulf Coast Energy Resources
Houston-based Clarey/Napier International has placed Don Turkleson as chief financial officer of Gulf Coast Energy Resources. Previously, Mr. Turkleson served as CFO at Cheniere Energy Inc. Founded in 1998, Clarey/Napier International is an executive search firm specializing in the energy industry and is a member of IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide. Gulf Coast Energy Resources
eQuest Extends Services to Latin America
eQuest has expanded its job delivery network in Central and South America and will now service job posting deliveries in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Called “Latin Direct,” the service can deliver jobs to any number of the job boards in any local language
