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IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in Tokyo
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has expanded in Japan with the addition of FocusCore Group K.K. in Tokyo as its newest member firm. “We are delighted to welcome the FocusCore team to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “With their stellar reputation and deep expertise in the Japanese market—particularly in finance and accounting
Six Strategies to Get Ahead of Geopolitical Business Risks
For businesses operating in today’s volatile marketplace, geopolitical risks have moved from background noise to boardroom priority. Whether it’s trade wars, military conflicts, new regulatory regimes, or diplomatic breakdowns, international business leaders are finding that geopolitical factors now influence everything from supply chain continuity to investor confidence, according to a recent report from Signium’s Angela
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 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
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?
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
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,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 11 Percent Revenue Increase for Q1
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted first quarter revenues of $265.2 million, an 11 percent increase from a year ago. Revenues included the acquisition of Atreus Group GmbH completed on February 1, 2023 and the acquisition businessfourzero completed on April 1, 2023. The firm experienced revenue growth in On-Demand Talent, Heidrick Consulting, and executive
HVS Executive Search Names Business Heads
HVS Executive Search has named Chris Mumford as president of Europe, Middle East & Africa and David Mansbach as president of the Americas. Mr. Mumford will be based in London and specializes in executive search and compensation consulting for clients in the hospitality industry. Mr. Mansbach will head the firm’s New York office and specialize
Vetted Solutions Completes Search for DIA
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has placed Angela Palmieri as worldwide director of strategic communications at the Drug Information Association (DIA). Ms. Palmieri was previously the director, communications, established products business unit at Pfizer. DIA is a neutral, nonprofit, global, professional association of nearly 18,000 members who work in every facet of
Glasford International Adds Member in Australia
Glasford International has added Chandler Woods Executive Search as its newest member firm in Australia. Chandler Woods is a management services practice committed to providing clients with HR support. The firm is led by John Irwin, and operates from offices in Sydney and Canberra. “Australia is a model of economic sustainability and growth, and we
Preston | Reffett Recruits CFO for K-VA-T Food Stores
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Michael Lockard as senior vice president and chief financial officer at K-VA-T Food Stores, responsible for all finance and accounting operations, as well as information services and technology. Mr. Lockard brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience from Wal-Mart and UPS. Jennifer McCorey, managing
Frazer Jones Announces Expansion
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones has named Carys Owen to its commerce & industry team in the U.K. Ms. Owen brings almost 20 years of experience within operational HR and HR recruitment across a range of sectors. She previously spent 10 years with global recruitment business Hays Human Resources. Mark Brewer, founding partner of Frazer
StepStone Acquires Totaljobs Group
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has acquired Totaljobs Group. Totaljobs Group, with headquarters in London, was founded in 1999 and employs a staff of over 340 people, operating a total of seven job boards. Rob Perkins, founder and CEO of Totaljobs Group, stated: “I am delighted by this move. Integrating Totaljobs
Witt/Kieffer Adds to Boston Office
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Lisa J. Flavin to its Boston office. Ms. Flavin brings more than 15 years of executive search experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical and research and development industries. She engages in CEO and other senior executive searches for life sciences organizations, academic medical centers, hospitals and health systems. Prior to
Howgate Sable Joins InterSearch Worldwide
U.K.-based Howgate Sable has joined InterSearch Worldwide as its newest member firm. Howgate Sable, with offices in London and Manchester, was founded in 1987 and delivers board level and senior specialist executive searches across a wide range of industry sectors. “Howgate Sable partners take personal charge of every search, drawing on their intimate knowledge of
Fairfield Partners Places VP Sales at HealthTeacher
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, Conn-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Frank Garland as the vice president of sales at HealthTeacher, an interactive healthcare company focused on the health literacy of our nation’s youth. Mr. Garland was previously the chief operating officer of HighSchoolSports.net. Fairfield Partners focuses on the
TribeHR Expands HR Services
TribeHR, a social human resources software suite, has expanded its online service to support company values and social goals. TribeHR’s new release expands its award-winning suite in order to better help organizations develop and support a strong workplace culture. TribeHR’s latest release allows a company to document, showcase and reinforce its guiding principles and core
CTPartners Appoints Vice Chairman In CEO And Board Practice
CTPartners has added Charles H. King as a vice chairman in the firm’s CEO & board practice in New York. Mr. King will lead CEO recruiting and succession assignments for large public companies. Mr. King joins CTPartners from Korn/Ferry International where he served as managing director, global board services for the last 11 years. Brian
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
