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Experience vs Resilience: The Age of Disruption is Changing How Firms Approach Leadership
Executive hiring used to follow a simple rule: find someone who’s already delivered the next stage of growth. That worked when markets moved in straight lines. Now they don’t—and leaders are judged less by replaying old playbooks and more by how quickly they adapt when conditions change. The way firms have hired executive leadership has
The Moran Company Seeking New Leader for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has been retained by The Arc of New Mexico to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott is leading the assignment. The executive director is the key management leader of The Arc of New Mexico, responsible for
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.
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
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?
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
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Revenue Decrease of Three Percent
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2025 fiscal first quarter revenues of $674.9 million, a decrease of three percent from the same period a year ago. The decrease in fee revenue was primarily due to lower fee revenues in professional search & interim and RPO driven by a decline in demand due to the current economic environment, partially offset by
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,
Cheyenne Group Places CFO at Bloomberg Data Products Division
Executive search firm The Cheyenne Group has placed Sue Martin as the chief financial officer for Bloomberg Data Products Division. Ms. Martin comes to Bloomberg and Geller & Company with over 30 years of financial experience, most recently as CFO, Global Growth & Operations at Thomson Reuters. With offices in New York, Chicago and Los
Jobscience Acquires Atomkeep
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has acquired Atomkeep, a leader in social profile management. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed Atomkeep helps users sync their profile information on social networks, job boards and other internet sites. Users gain a streamlined way to validate and control their social identity across multiple sites. “It has
Korn Ferry Names Partner in Mumbai
Korn/Ferry International has named Avdesh Mittal as senior client partner and regional leader of the firm's digital media sector. Based in Korn/Ferry's Mumbai office, Mr. Mittal will focus on the communications, media and entertainment sectors in India and will also be a core member of the firm's consumer and technology markets. Before joining Korn/Ferry, Mr.
Boyden Adds to San Francisco Office
Boyden has added Lori Christiansen as managing director in its San Francisco office. Ms. Christiansen will play a key role in recruitment of senior executive and functional leader roles in global companies as well as in early-stage private equity and venture-backed firms. She previously was biotech practice leader and vice president of the biopharma practice
TalentFusion Acquires Augustine
TalentFusion, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing services, has acquired RPO specialist Augustine, Inc. Augustine was founded in 1998 as an early pure play RPO company. Since their inception, Augustine has enjoyed a strong thought leader position and a solid track record of recruitment excellence and financial performance. David Pollard, TalentFusion president and CEO, said:
JDG Associates to Lead VP of HR Search for CNA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by CNA to lead in its search for a new vice president of human resources. Founded 70 years ago, CNA is a not-for-profit research and consulting organization. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs of Fortune 1000 corporations, associations and
Caliber Associates Adds New VP to Staff
Life sciences-focused recruiting firm Caliber Associates has added Bolyn Hubby, Ph.D., as vice president. Dr. Hubby brings 10 years of industry experience across a wide range of functional areas. He previously served as the executive director of vaccines at Liquidia Technologies. “We are very pleased to welcome Bolyn to Caliber Associates,” said Steve Hochberg, founder
DavenportMajor Finds New CEO for Vantrix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Jim Knapik to serve as the new chief executive officer for Vantrix. Mr. Knapik was most recently president and CEO of OZ Communications, a Montreal-based leading solution provider in mobile messaging. Vantrix is the global provider of mobile video mediation, video optimization and delivery solutions. DavenportMajor is an executive search
HireVue Acquires CodeEval
Video interviewing provider HireVue has acquired San Francisco-based CodeEval, whose web-based solutions help employers identify and evaluate technical talent. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the addition of CodeEval, HireVue will offer a fully integrated global solution to find and assess IT and technical professionals by giving the employer the ability to
Ultimate Software Posts 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted second quarter revenues of $79.2 million, a 24 percent gain from revenues of $64.2 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income, which excludes stock-based compensation and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was $5.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the quarter
Heidrick & Struggles Shares Fall; Pressures Mounting at Publicly Held Headhunting Outfits
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has withdrawn it's financial guidance for 2012, citing "increasing uncertainty about the pace of global economic recovery." Volatility in foreign markets has cut into the firm's primary executive talent business, with Europe down 21 percent and Asia Pacific down 25 percent for the quarter. In the firm's America's
Overnorth Adds Partner in Dallas
Executive recruiting firm OverNorth has added Paul F. Olschwanger as a partner in its Dallas office. Mr. Olschwanger will work closely with money managers, pension plans, foundations and endowments, and investment consulting firms throughout the U.S. to assist with senior-level positions in portfolio management, distribution and investor relations. Most recently, he was with Adelante Capital
TribeHR Secures $2.5 Million in Funding
TribeHR, a social human resources platform, has secured $2.5 million in financing led by Relay Ventures, with participation from Matrix Partners. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of new social and mobile products and go-to-market strategies for TribeHR’s cloud-based HR management platform. “TribeHR has been built from the ground-up with the goal
Pedersen & Partners Launches Premium Compensation Database
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has launched its new compensation database as part of the firm’s executive compensation consulting services. The new tool will allow HR departments to create market salary packages for 60-plus positions across more than 40 countries worldwide. The firm recently added executive compensation consulting, headed up by Conrad Pramboeck, to
America’s Job Exchange Partners with Berkshire Associates
America's Job Exchange (AJE) has formed a strategic partnership with Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building balanced workforces. The partnership agreement enables Berkshire to offer its clients direct access to AJE's OFCCP Compliance Solution for Recruitment. Rathin Sinha, president of AJE, stated: “As one of the leading
