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Russell Reynolds Associates Launches Strategy Decode and Activation to Bridge Leadership Gaps in Business Transformation
Russell Reynolds Associates has launched Strategy Decode and Activation, a distinctive advisory capability that positions CEO and C-suite leadership as the central driver of successful business transformation. “Russell Reynolds Associates has been at the forefront of helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most pressing leadership issues for decades,” said Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO. “Today, transformation is at the
Creating a Positive Culture in a Remote and Digital Age
As the workplace continues to evolve into hybrid and fully remote environments, the concept of company culture is being redefined. In the absence of traditional office settings, leaders must rely on intentional and nuanced approaches to foster engagement, trust, and a sense of community among dispersed teams. This shift demands more than just logistical adjustments—it
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.
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
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?
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
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
AI Leadership: Driving Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
As a partner at SPMB, Natalie Ryan has observed the transformative impact of the newly formed chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) role within the modern business ecosystem. “Far from being confined to the realms of technology alone, the CAIO has emerged as a vital driver of innovation across diverse organizational domains, including marketing, sales, customer
DHR Opens Paris Office
DHR International has opened an office in Paris with the additions of Serge Lamielle as managing director and Pascal Daoglio as executive vice president. Both join from Neumann International, a search firm focused on the European market. They specialize respectively in the technology and industrial, and consumer, retail, and technology recruiting sectors “I am very
Stanton Chase Joins Forces with EMLC in Middle East
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International’s Middle East operations and Emerging Marketing Leadership Center (EMLC) have partnered to focus on leadership risk issues in the region. The alliance will provide services focused on resolving leadership risk issues from leadership risk analysis and planning, through leadership acquisition and assessment, and straight on to leadership development and
Inside Edge Legal Adds Three New Recruiters
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has appointed Lindsey Koch as a recruiter in the Los Angeles office, Shannon Murphy as a recruiter in the New York office and Elizabeth Smith as a recruiter in the Boston office. Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader,
Sanford Rose San Diego Hires Former CTPartners Consultant
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has named Terryl Holzinger as a principal. Most recently, Ms. Holzinger was a director in CTPartners’ life sciences and healthcare practice. In this role she served primarily biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device clients. She has placed CEOs, COOs, and senior general management executives responsible for key operations and functions.
Korn Ferry Posts Flat Revenue
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $194.6 million for the third quarter fiscal 2012, a small increase compared to $194.1 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income of $11.7 million, or 25 cents a share, compared with $13.98 million, or 30 cents per share, last year. North American revenues were up five percent,
Executives Project Second Quarter Hiring Plans
Seventeen percent of executives plan to add full-time, professional-level staff in the second three months of 2012, according to the Robert Half Professional Employment Report. Eight percent foresee declines in staff while 72 percent of hiring executives anticipate no changes to their staffing levels. Eighty-two percent of executives reported they are somewhat or very confident
Buller Group Awarded GSA Contract
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract to provide human resource services and EEO services to the federal government. GSA is responsible for government contracts that provide streamlined purchases for government entities. “The Buller Group will now be able to directly support
DavenportMajor Fills Post for Leap Wireless
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Robert A. Strickland as executive vice president and chief technical officer at Leap Wireless. From 2006 to 2010 Mr. Strickland was senior vice president and chief information officer at T-Mobile USA. Leap Wireless International is a provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Reilly Partners Names New Managing Director
Executive search firm Reilly Partners has appointed Sue Hendrickson as a managing director. Ms. Hendrickson, with over 10 years of search expertise in consumer-facing industries, most recently served as principal in the global consumer practice at Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to that, she gained executive search/ HR experience at A.T. Kearney and Grant Thronton. "Sue
IIC Partners Adds Delta Top Talent of Mexico City
IIC Partners has added Delta Top Talent of Mexico City as its newest member. Delta Top Talent serves the technology, industrial, consumer & retail and life sciences, as well as education and mining sectors. “Mexico is undoubtedly the gateway for the USA and Canada, and Latin America. It is currently enjoying exciting growth across many
Online Labor Demand Rises in February
Online advertised vacancies rose 39,900 in February to 4,423,300, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The February rise follows gains in December 2011 and January 2012. “In a positive sign the Supply/Demand rate dipped below the 3.0 level for the first time since November 2008,” said June Shelp, vice president
Headhunting Sector Up in 2011
The executive search industry experienced continued momentum in 2011 with a nine percent yearly increase according to data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). “It is encouraging to see how strongly the search industry has come back from the deep recession of 2009, and that clients continue to actively employ executive search
RSR Partners Names Head of Sports Industry Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Joseph A. Bailey as managing director and head of the firm's sports industry practice. Mr. Bailey, who has extensive experience in the global sports industry as a leader and recruiter, was a CEO of the NFL Miami Dolphins franchise, deputy
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Data I/O Corporation
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Data I/O Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Frederick R. Hume, the company's current president and CEO, announced his plans to retire on or before the end of the year. Data I/O Corporation provides manual and automated device programming systems. Korn/Ferry International, based
Ochre House Acquires Taaheed and Carmichael Fisher
Ochre House, a U.K.-based recruitment process outsourcing specialist, has acquired TAAHEED and Carmichael Fisher to expand its global RPO capability in the Middle East and North Africa. TAAHEED, based in Dubai, provides project recruitment and RPO to local and international businesses across the Middle East and North Africa. Carmichael Fisher is an international executive search
Haston/Williams Adds Executive Search Partner
HastonWilliams has appointed Steve Sossamon as an executive search partner. Mr. Sossamon has been conducting executive and agency search for over six years at the senior management level in a variety of functional areas, including finance, accounting, financial advisory, human resources and information technology. He formerly served as an executive recruiter with Lucas Group. “Steve
Eric Salmon & Partners Opens in Shanghai
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has opened a new office in Shanghai to cover the Greater China market. The firm now has seven offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Paris, Rome and Shanghai. Founded in 1990 by Eric Salmon the firm provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
JobSerf Employment Index Improves in February
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, gained 12 points in February increasing 23.7 points from a year ago. Detroit (+19 percent), Cleveland (+16 percent), Louisville (+16 percent) and Milwaukee (+15 percent) were the big winners this month. Houston (+11 percent), Philadelphia (+12 percent) and Washington, D.C. (+10 percent) also had double-digit
McDermott & Bull Places Sales Exec at Silverado
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Craig Eberhard as vice president of sales at Silverado Senior Living in Irvine, California. “Craig is a successful executive with over 20 years sales management experience in high performing healthcare and life science companies. Craig will help Silverado accelerate and drive profitable, top-line growth aligned with their strategic
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds Industrial/Natural Resources Veteran
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added to its industrial/natural resources sector with the appointment of Paul Stohr as executive director. He will be based in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Mr. Stohr’s expertise within the industrial and natural resources sector includes serving as senior director of energy solutions business at Cummins, Inc. "Increased
Harvey Nash Expands Global Technology and Telecommunications Practice
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has added Chris Jenkins to its global technology and telecommunications executive search practice. Mr. Jenkins joins Harvey Nash with over 20 years experience of executive search in the telecoms and technology sectors, having worked in both the U.K. and the U.S., with both
Accelent Recruits President and CEO for Codero Hosting
Accelent, Inc. has placed Emil Sayegh as president and chief executive of Codero Hosting. Mr. Sayegh previously led and expanded successful cloud computing and hosting businesses for HP and Rackspace Inc. Codero Hosting delivers dedicated, managed, and cloud hybrid hosting solutions on-demand for businesses of all sizes on a global basis. Accelent is an executive
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Flat Revenues; Transformation of Core Business Seen as Failure
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, the same as a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 4.3 percent in the Americas, but declined 5.8 percent in Europe (a decline of approximately six percent on a constant currency basis), and 3.6
DirectEmployers Forms Foundation to Improve Job Search and Career Tools
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has launched DirectEmployers Foundation, an ongoing mission to provide easy accessibility to job seekers and free listing options to employers. The Foundation is comprised of top user experience engineers and developers who share the same ideals and a strong commitment to open-source technology development.
Coleman Lew Strengthens Board
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has added Jeanie McCandless to its board of directors. Ms. McCandless, who has been with the firm since 1995, has provided research and sourcing expertise to over 150 search engagements in a variety of industries and functions. “Jeanie has provided leadership within our firm for over 15 years
Workday Grows Senior Staff
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has hired Debi Hirshlag as vice president of human resources and Jim Shaughnessy as vice president, general counsel and secretary. Ms. Hirshlag previously served as vice president of worldwide HR at Flextronics. In addition, she managed an internal team
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Columbia
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Bogota, Colombia and named Alejandro Rivas as its office head. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Rivas worked with Mattel Toys as general manager Colombia, starting up the subsidiary. Rosa Maria Herrera and Juan Antonio Bustillo become senior client partners in the Bogota Office. Ms. Herrera has over
Allen Austin Adds Partner in Fort Worth
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has added Leanne Collier as a partner in its Fort Worth office. Ms. Collier previously served as senior manager of strategic alliances and vendor relations at TD Ameritrade; she gained previous search experience with Rhodes Associates and Heidrick & Struggles. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and
ChampionScott Places CEO At Oasys Water
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Bob Muscat as chief executive officer at Oasys Water. Mr. Muscat formerly served as general manager of GE Energy’s Environmental Services business. Oasys Water is a leader in the development of forward osmosis based solutions for the treatment and desalination of high saline source waters. ChampionScott Partners is
Addison Search Expands Staffing Reach Via Strategic Acquisition
Addison Search, a provider of professional staffing services, has acquired Addison Group, an Oklahoma-based firm that connects information technology, financial, administrative and engineering professionals with talent-driven organizations. Despite the similarity in names, the companies had no prior connection. The transaction is aligned with Addison's strategy to expand its national service footprint through organic growth and
Korn Ferry Names New CFO
Korn/Ferry International has selected Robert Rozek as its new chief financial officer. Mr. Rozek joins Korn/Ferry with over 25 years of finance experience, having most recently served as EVP and CFO at Cushman & Wakefield, where he oversaw global financial and accounting operations. Prior to that, Mr. Rozek held senior leadership positions at Las Vegas
