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The Emergence of the Chief AI Officer: What Leaders Need to Understand
Boards and CEOs are quickly realizing that AI isn’t just another tool—it’s becoming a foundational operating layer. That acceleration is forcing companies to rethink who sets priorities, manages risk, and turns experimentation into measurable value. Out of that pressure, a dedicated C-suite leader for enterprise AI strategy is starting to take shape. Not long ago,
Lindauer Acquires Pearl Street Collective
Lindauer has acquired Boston-based Pearl Street Collective. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition forms an executive search partnership that will build on both firms’ strong commitment to the non-profit sector and create new possibilities for organizations in search of the mission-driven talent essential to their success. “Pearl Street understands that executive search
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Recruiting Women in Asset Management
As an executive search practice led by women, Jamesbeck has been on the front lines of recruiting qualified, diverse leaders in the investment management industry for the past 22 years. When economic historian and labor economist Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences last year for her work on the gender
Carrington & Carrington Places Chief HR Officer at George Washington University
Search firm Carrington & Carrington, LTD. has recruited Sabrina Ellis as the new chief human resources officer at George Washington University. Ms. Ellis joins the George Washington University from the City College of New York, CUNY, where she serves as assistant vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Headquartered in Chicago, with
Dice Records Eight Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $48.5 million, an increase of eight percent from $44.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Recruitment activity was varied by service and geography throughout the second quarter. Dice.com's revenues increased 14 percent year-over-year, while Rigzone grew 25 percent year-over-year.
Diversified Search Grows San Francisco Office
Diversified Search has named David Lundgren as a managing director in its San Francisco office. Mr. Lundgren was previously a principal at HLT Partners in Madison, Wisconsin, a company focused on the valuation and acquisition of property casualty and life insurance companies. He has also worked for CUNA Mutual Group as COO; Fireman's Fund Insurance
Riviera Partners Adds New Principal Recruiters
Riviera Partners, a provider recruiting services for the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and New York, has added Ashish Raina and Austin Brizendine as principal recruiters. Mr. Raina will help grow Riviera Partners' recently created premium service, an offering that will aid technology startups successfully establish full teams by identifying and recruiting
Caldwell Partners Fills Post for InterMune, Inc.
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Martyn Webster as vice president of finance and chief administrative officer of InterMune, Inc. Mr. Webster formerly served as interim chief financial officer of Liveclicker, Inc. The search was led my partner Michael Ballenger. InterMune is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development and
Kforce Posts 10 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced second quarter of 2012 revenue of $274.1 million, an increase of 10.5 percent from $248 million in revenues a year ago. The company recorded net income of $8.9 million, or $0.24 per share, versus $4.1 million, or $0.12 per share, a year ago. David
Executive Confidence Falls By 10 Percent
Only 26 percent of global executives hold a positive attitude about the job market after the first six months of 2012, a 10 percent drop from January of this year, and a decrease of 38 percent compared to July 2011, according to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). The slow recovery of the global
CDI Corp. Posts Small Revenue Rise; MRI Up Five Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $274.4 million, an increase of 4.4 percent from revenues of $262.7 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported net earnings of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, versus net income of $12 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, last
RedPrairie Corp. Acquires Vortex Connect
RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has acquired Toronto-based Vortex Connect, a supplier of mobile workforce management solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combination of assets – RedPrairie Enterprise Workforce Management (EWFM) and the Vortex mobility platform – creates a single provider of mobile-enabled solutions that manage
Spencer Stuart To Lead Search For Claire’s Stores
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Claire’s Stores to lead in its search for a new president of North America. Jay Friedman, current president of Claire's Stores North America, has resigned effective immediately. Claire's Stores is one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for
Monster’s Revenues Fall 12 Percent; Shares Reach Lowest Level Ever
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $237 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared with $270 million in the comparable quarter of 2011, a 12 percent decline. Shares of Monster plunged to their lowest point ever after the release of its Q2 numbers. Global Careers revenue of $217 million compared to
Northern Recruitment Group Names Executive Search Consultant
Northern Recruitment Group (NRG) has named Lorna Madden as an executive search consultant. Ms. Madden joins the executive search and selection team and will be offering interim executive recruitment solutions. Having spent the last five years working on professional IT and transformation contract roles within NRG, her move into NRG’s Executive Search and Selection team
Change Recruitment Group Adds to Glasgow Office
Scotland-based independent recruitment consultancy Change Recruitment Group has added Tariq Chishti as its new divisional manager in Glasgow. Mr. Chishti has spent the last eight and a half years at recruitment firm Hays, where he was business director for their sales and marketing and retail divisions in Scotland. His new role at Change involves leading
Millennium Search Grows Recruiting Team
Millennium Search, a boutique recruiting firm based in Charlotte, NC, has added Jane Gimbel as a senior executive recruiter. Ms. Gimbel has over 15 years of experience as a recruiting professional, with a background that includes technical, sales, and marketing roles. She joins the firm from Progress Software, a global software company providing enterprise data
Allegis Partners Selects Montage Talent
Global retained executive search firm Allegis Partners has teamed with Montage Talent, a provider of video interviewing solutions, to enhance and expand its services for clients. Committed to providing innovative solutions, Allegis Group Services selected Montage based upon its ease-of-use and focus on the candidate experience through the hiring process. “We are excited to partner
Cornerstone OnDemand Posts 54 Percent Revenue Gain
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the second quarter of 2012 of $26.7 million, representing a 54 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same period in 2011. Bookings, which Cornerstone defines as gross revenue plus the change in deferred revenue for the period, were $31.5 million for the second
Cook Associates Places CISO at Wells Fargo
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Rich Baich as chief information security officer at Wells Fargo & Company. The search was co-led by managing directors Kevin Parker and Harry Wilson. Mr. Baich will join Wells Fargo from Deloitte and Touche LLP, where he led the Global Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management Practice. Wells Fargo
CTPartners Posts Modest Uptick In Revenue
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted second quarter 2012 net revenue of $33.8 million, a two percent increase from $33.1 million a year ago. The firm reported growth in two sectors, consumer and financial, but clearly finding paths to sustained growth remains difficult. Tough times, indeed, are beseeching some of the nation's largest executive search firms.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Global Practice Leader
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Jeffrey A. Lowe as global practice leader of the law firm practice group, a strategic alliance of MLA's partner, associate and law firm management practice groups. “Jeffrey is uniquely qualified to serve as the global practice leader of the law firm practice group," said John Cashman, partner
Allen Austin Selected by Viropharma Incorporated
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has been retained by ViroPharma Incorporated to lead in a search for a new director, project management and director, clinical pharmacology. ViroPharma Inc. is global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of products that address serious unmet medical needs. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search
PayChoice Partners with my Recruiting Center
PayChoice, a payroll and employee management services provider, has announced a partnership with My Recruiting Center. My Recruiting Center is a paperless hiring solution that manages applicant tracking, new employee on-boarding and performance management. Users of PayChoice software can utilize My Recruiting Center's technology for the complete candidate recruiting and hiring process. “My Recruiting Center
DHR International Strengthens Atlanta Office
DHR International has named Brian McGowan as managing director in the firm’s Atlanta office. He will be a member of the firm's consumer, industrial, and healthcare practice groups. Prior to joining DHR International, Mr. McGowan was a partner and consultant with Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry, before founding his own firm, Aquinas Search Partners. He has
Empower Software Solutions Creates New Talent Managment Tool
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has launched a new talent management solution, EmpowerTalent. The new solution integrates with EmpowerHR/Pay and includes functionality related to applicant tracking, employee performance, career development and succession planning, learning management, and compensation. “A company’s workforce
Storbeck/Pimentel to Lead Search for Carnegie Mellon President
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University to lead in its search for a new president. The search committee will be seeking to engage and solicit input from all members of the university community, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. Carnegie Mellon University is a global research university with
Equation Technologies Partners with BambooHR
Equation Technologies has added BambooHR to its cloud-based, Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions portfolio. BambooHR is a human resource management system designed to relieve HR professionals from managing operations on spreadsheets or paper-based workflows with cloud-deployed functionality. “Keeping with our strategy to provide the best-of-class cloud solutions for our clients, we are excited to
ExhibitRecruiter Creates New Executive Search Division
ExhibitRecruiter, Inc. has introduced a new executive search division for the exhibit and events industry called EXPERIENCE One7Five. It is designed for experiential marketing executives that earn a salary of over $175,000 annually. The service is dedicated to organizations and executive level professionals in the trade show exhibit, event marketing, branded environments, audiovisual (AV) equipment
Kenexa Records 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $88.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, a 24 percent increase from revenues of $71.3 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders, was $7.6 million, compared to $4.7 million last year. Rudy Karsan,
CarterBaldwin Finds New President for CTC
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Dr. John R. Hutchinson as president of Redeemer City to City (CTC). Dr. Hutchinson most recently served for 14 years as senior pastor at McLean Presbyterian Church (PCA) in McLean, Virginia. Since its founding in 2000, Redeemer City to City (previously Redeemer Church Planting Center) has helped to plant
TalentBin and COMPAS Technology Integrate Services
TalentBin, the talent search engine, has announced full integration with COMPAS Technology, a provider of SaaS talent management solutions tailored to corporate recruiters and staffing agencies. From directly within the COMPAS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) module, users now have the ability to utilize TalentBin to scour the entire professional web and social media communities to
Diversified Search Posts 29 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Diversified Search has posted a 29 percent gain in revenues for the second quarter of 2012 compared to a year ago. For the first half of 2012, firm revenues are up by 24 percent compared to the first half of 2011. "We have had a successful year-to-date with notable strength in the healthcare and life
Reilly Partners Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm Reilly Partners has added David Gorman as a managing director. Mr. Gorman brings 20 years of sports consulting and legal experience and his work with clients includes marketing and management consulting as well as legal protection of marketing, television, and licensing rights. He previously served as the managing director of Podium Americas,
