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CarterBaldwin Recruits President for Augusta Tech College
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kendricks D. Hooker as the new president of Augusta Tech College. Partner Bill Peterson and associate partner Scott Tanksley led the assignment. “Dr. Hooker is an accomplished leader with a proven record of advancing student outcomes and building strong academic programs,” said Greg Dozier, commissioner of The Technical College System
Kingsley Gate Launches IGNYTE AI
Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has launched IGNYTE AI, a solution that combines proprietary AI technology with decades of executive search expertise. “IGNYTE AI disrupts the old trade-off between quality and speed,” said JL Baker, who leads IGNYTE AI. “We’ve developed IGNYTE AI to challenge traditional recruiting by combining our proprietary native AI platform with decades of executive
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Why Every Private Equity Portco CEO Needs a Chief of Staff
The role of a chief of staff has evolved from its origins in the military and government to become a pivotal position in the corporate world. Initially coined by McKinsey for the U.S. government, the chief of staff role has transitioned into the private sector, proving particularly invaluable in private equity portfolio companies (portcos). For
BCA, Executive Recruiters Fills HR Post for Integra LifeSciences
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Kathryn Kessel as head of global compensation, benefits and HRIS at Integra LifeSciences. Prior to joining Integra LifeSciences, Ms. Kessel held numerous senior executive compensation positions for Pfizer, Standard & Poors, Siemens Corp, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. BCA’s COO and SVP Recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Integra LifeSciences, a world leader
Korn Ferry Posts Flat Q4 Revenues
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $198.1 million for the fourth quarter, a negligible increase from revenues of $197.1 million a year ago. Net earnings dropped to $12 million, or 28 cents per share for the quarter, compared to net income of $20.4 million, or 43 cents per share last year. Futurestep, the firm’s online recruiting
Walker Andersen Expands to Brisbane
Accounting and finance professional recruitment services firm Walker Andersen has launched its specialist recruitment brand in Brisbane with the appointments of senior executives Wayne Clark and Simon Cauchois. Mr. Clark, who becomes state manager/director, has more than 10 years experience in the industry most recently serving as HJB in Brisbane. He will focus on placing
Caldwell Partners Finds New CEO for Optimal IMX
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Jonathan Grimes as chief executive officer of Optimal IMX. Mr. Grimes was formerly senior vice president of mergers & acquisitions and president of Emergency & Hospital Medicine, TeamHealth. Optimal is a national market leader in providing full-service professional radiology services. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970,
Bullhorn Opens New Office in Manchester
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has opened new operations in Manchester. Bullhorn’s regional manager Chris Hague will be running the new office. The news coincides with oil and gas specialist NES Global Talent going ‘live’ with Bullhorn as the company moves over 250 recruiters worldwide to Bullhorn’s
Weak Hiring Lies Ahead for Most Markets
Hiring activity is expected to slow in two-thirds of the countries surveyed in the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Report released by ManpowerGroup. The study reveals few clear signs of notable traction in the labor market, and employers are evidently adopting an intermittent hiring approach in response to economic uncertainty both at home and abroad. Bucking
Witt/Kieffer Adds Consultant in NY
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Monica Burton as a new consultant in its New York office. Ms. Burton brings 15 years of executive search experience to the firm with expertise in human resources, financial officers and general management across diverse industries including healthcare, not-for-profit and insurance. She has led searches for chief human resources
Spencer Stuart Assists CoreLogic in Filling Board Seats
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has assisted CoreLogic in its search for new director candidates with the nomination of Douglas C. Curling, John C. Dorman and Jaynie Miller Studenmund to its board of directors. Mr. Curling currently serves as a principal and managing director of New Kent Capital LLC. Mr. Dorman is chairman of the
Monster Unveils New Cloud-Based Semantic Search Platform
Monster has introduced SeeMore, a cloud-based semantic search and analytics platform. Built on Monster’s 6Sense semantic search technology, SeeMore allows companies to search all of their talent pools in one place and to quickly identify and rank the best potential candidates by literally reading the resumes with a recruiter- like understanding of skills and qualifications.
Pedersen & Partners Appoints Country Head in China
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Janet Chen as country head for China. She brings expertise of the Chinese market and will be a key influence in the firm’s development plans in Greater China. Ms. Chen has worked for over 17 years in executive search, talent acquisition and career consulting in Greater China,
Lucas Group Names Managing Partner in Chicago
Search firm Lucas Group has named Charles Herman as its new managing partner for the firm's Chicago information technology practice group. Mr. Herman, who joined the firm in July 2010, focuses on recruiting mid to executive level professionals in IT management and operations, custom and packaged applications, and systems infrastructure. “Charles understands his clients' needs
Kronos Releases New Workforce Management Solution
Kronos Incorporated has unveiled a new suite of cloud-based workforce management solutions aimed at small and midsize businesses (SMBs). The new Kronos Workforce Ready suite enables SMBs to stay competitive by providing single-source access to real-time employee data. The suite provides the flexibility to mix and match products to meet the needs of any organization.
Work&Partners Completes Search for Reader’s Digest Association
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed William S. Bosak as vice president, business process and change management for The Reader’s Digest Association (RDA). Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Mr. Bosak was formerly with Wendon Company, Inc. serving as interim COO and special advisor to the board. Reader’s Digest is a global media
Stanton Chase Opens Boston Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has announced a new office in Boston with the addition of Boston Advisory Group as its latest global ownership partner. The Boston office will be headed by Tom Barao and Chris Arnold, who both have significant experience in the financial services and investment sector. “This expansion brings our services
willbeHired Creates New Recruiting Platform
willbeHired has launched its next-generation recruitment platform, which uses collaboration, rich media, and predictive analytics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process. The willbeHired platform extracts data about each applicant to provide a 360-degree model of each profile that includes experience, cultural preferences and behavioral attributes. The platform then uses proprietary algorithms
Charleston Partners Completes Search for BP
Executive search firm Charleston Partners has placed Mitchell Wert as director, U.S. HR service delivery at BP. The search was managed by Charleston Partners, founding principal, Fran Luisi. Mr Wert was previously delivery dervice executive with IBM and has held progressive leadership positions with Hewitt Associates, Deliotte & Touche, Arthur Anderson, and Crescent Petroleum Corporation.
Russell S. Reynolds Jr. Releases New Book on Headhunting Business
Russell S. Reynolds Jr. has just released Heads: Business Lessons from an Executive Search Pioneer, which offers a unique view of the evolution and behind-the-scenes dynamics of the executive search profession. In 1969, when Mr. Reynolds launched his own executive search firm, the “headhunting” field was viewed as a somewhat misunderstood business that didn’t attract
SpenglerFox Appoints Consultant in Warsaw
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has named Zbigniew Elszt as a non-executive consultant based in Warsaw. Mr. Elszt, who will support SpenglerFox as an advisor to the firm's consumer practice in the CEE region, has 23 years working in multinational businesses previously serving as national human resources director at Coca-Cola HBC. Prior to that, he was
The Onstott Group Adds New Principal
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Rick Faubert as a principal. Mr. Faubert specializes in the information security, software and services, communications and digital media/internet industries. Previously, he served as chief administrative officer at America’s Growth Capital. Founded in 1987, The Onstott Group focuses on executive search assignments for software, semiconductor, telecommunications, manufacturing,
SuccessFactors Launches New Social Collaboration and Mobile Tools
SuccessFactors, a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced new social collaboration and mobile features along with an enhanced user interface in its Business Execution (BizX) Suite. The company is incorporating these capabilities within each solution area of its BizX Suite by combining formal talent management with new social and informal
B.E. Smith Retained by St. John’s Episcopal Hospital for CIO Search
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by St. John's Episcopal Hospital to lead a national search for a new chief information officer. St. John's Episcopal Hospital is located in Far Rockaway, N.Y. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Team in Dubai
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Michael Morcos, Raed Sater and David Myers to its Dubai office as partners. The trio previously formed the Middle East office of EWK International in 2008. Over the past four years, they have established relationships with leadership teams of major regional companies by providing executive
Cook Associates Fills Senior Positions for Astonish Results
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has recruited Rishi Bhatia and Dino Cattaneo to Astonish Results as chief technology officer and digital marketing officer, respectively. The searches were led by Seth Harris, EVP and managing director. Mr. Bhatia brings a record as an innovative product and technology leader across online media, marketing services/technology, advertising, enterprise IT
Talent Technology Corp. Acquires HR Integrations
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has acquired HR Integrations, LLC, providers of the HRNX (HR iNtegration eXchange) integration network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. HRNX is a cloud-based solution that connects HR systems with leading HR services providers through pre-built,
StaffGroup Opens Office in Germany
Staffgroup, the parent company of Eurostaff Group and Earthstaff, a provider of specialist recruitment solutions to the technology, finance and energy industries internationally, has launched a new office in Düsseldorf. The new business unit will focus on sourcing candidates in accounting, controlling and audit across industry and finance at mid-to-senior level and builds on the
OperationsInc Acquires AllCountyJobs.com
OperationsInc has acquired job board AllCountyJobs.com, with the purchase including a total of 29 job boards covering the Northeast U.S. corridor. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. OperationsInc’s plans include growing the content and popularity of each site by offering enhanced services to both the employer and candidate populations, leveraging their expertise on
DHR International Names Managing Director for the West Coast
DHR International has added Adam Charlson as executive vice president and managing director of the firm's West Coast operations. Mr. Charlson will be based in the DHR's San Francisco office and focus on searches in the technology space. His primary industry focus is the enterprise technology/services marketplace. Other areas of focus include communications and media,
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for Notable Solutions
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Rachid Sijelmassi as senior vice president of engineering at Notable Solutions, Inc. (NSi). Mr. Sijelmassi joins Notable Solutions from CA Technologies where he was VP of software engineering. Notable Solutions is a provider of paper and electronic content capture and business automation solutions. ChampionScott Partners is an executive
Monster Employment Index Up Slightly in May
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, grew three percent in May and rose one percent month-over-month. Transportation and warehousing continued to outpace all sectors in recruitment growth, while finance and insurance gained momentum during
Diversified Search Names Head of Board of Directors Practice
Diversified Search has named J. Veronica Biggins as managing director to lead the firm's board of directors practice. Ms. Biggins previously served as assistant to the President of the United States and director of presidential personnel under President Bill Clinton. Her background includes 20 years’ experience with NationsBank (now Bank of America) and its predecessor,
IRC Adds BraxtonCooper as Newest Partner
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Texas-based BraxtonCooper as its newest partner firm. The firms’ practice focus is management and strategy consulting across all industries, but with a focus on the energy (oil & gas and utilities) sector. Founded in 2006, BraxtonCooper’s executive team includes three managing directors: Belinda Burson, who has particular
