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Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Newleos Therapeutics
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Timothy Noyes as president and chief executive officer of biotechnology company Newleos Therapeutics in Boston, MA. Mr. Noyes succeeds David Donabedian, founding president and CEO of Newleos and executive partner at Longwood Fund, who will continue
Peña Search Seeking Major Gifts Officer for Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Peña Search was recently selected by Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep (Cristo Rey Dallas) to lead in its search for a major gifts officer. Cristo Rey Dallas seeks a major gifts officer to join its advancement team at a pivotal moment in the school’s history. As Cristo Rey Dallas enters its second decade of impact,
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Value of Strong Portfolio Leadership During the Holding Period
Private equity firms typically seek candidates with a combination of strong academic credentials, relevant work experience, and a demonstrated interest in finance and investing. Hunt Scanlon Media recently sat down with Tim Tolan is founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group and Tim Russell, managing partner of the firm to discuss hiring talent
Accolo Adds LinkedIn Co-Founder to Board
Accolo, a provider of on-demand recruiting software and services, has added LinkedIn co-founder, Konstantin Guericke, to its board of directors. Mr. Guericke joins Chuck Saunders, former CEO of Broadlane, Ho Nam, general partner of Altos Ventures and John Younger, Accolo’s founder and CEO on the Accolo board of directors. “We are delighted to have such
Harvey Nash Create New Initiative to Female Board Leaders
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has launched an executive level women's business network – Aspire – specifically aimed at supporting women at c-suite, director and VP level progress to board positions. The Aspire network is designed to bring together a greater pool of high performing executives by focusing
Raines International Adds VP in New York
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has added Shami Anand as a vice president in its New York office. Ms. Anand joins the firm's operations practice. She previously served as vice president of global sweeteners & other beverage ingredients at PepsiCo, Inc. Founded in 1969, Raines International provides executive search services to a wide range
Morgan Samuels Places CFO at Orange County Container Group
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed placement of Renuka Ayer as corporate chief financial officer at Orange County Container Group. Ms. Ayer had most recently been the finance director at Everett Charles Technologies, Incorporated – a Dover Corporation. Orange County Container Group is a leading integrated paper and paperboard packaging manufacturer operating
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Drops in May
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, dropped slightly by 3.8 points in May, following a sharp decrease in April. The May 2012 Index lost some ground over the past two months as it struggles to recover to its all-time high of 116.9 reached in March 2012. Several cities had increased hiring
Sellick Partnership Names Principal Consultant
Finance-focused recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has named Jonathan Moss as a principal consultant. Mr. Moss will concentrate on recruiting for senior roles on executive management teams. With close to 10 years recruitment experience, he was previously a principal consultant at Watson Moore. Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership provides financial and legal recruitment solutions within the
North Highland Adds Human Capital Expert
North Highland, a global consulting firm, has added Linda Kerzel to lead its human capital service area. Ms. Kerzel will leverage her 18 years of experience and provide additional insight and perspective in talent management, organization design and complex program management. “Linda brings broad expertise and leadership in human capital and will be instrumental in
Online Labor Demand Drops in May
Online advertised vacancies dipped 45,700 in May to 4,714,800, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The supply/demand rate stands at 2.6 unemployed for every vacancy. In May the number of unemployed was 7.7 million above the number of advertised vacancies, compared to 10 million above in the fall of 2011.
Pilat HR Solutions Extends Partnership with ITAP International
Pilat HR Solutions, a provider of human capital management technology and professional services, has extended itsstrategic alliance with ITAP International. With this partnership, clients of both Pilat HR Solutions and ITAP International will be able to implement more effective cross-cultural HR processes and technology. ITAP International works with customers to measure cultural dimensions, identify potential
Employers Struggling to Find Talent
ManpowerGroup released the results of its seventh-annual Talent Shortage Survey, revealing 49 percent of U.S. employers are experiencing difficulty filling mission-critical positions within their organizations. Although slightly lower than the 52 percent of employers struggling in 2011, a significant percentage of total U.S. employers continue to face hiring challenges despite continued high unemployment. U.S. employers
Mansfield & Associates Opens Chicago Office
Mansfield & Associates, Ltd., a research driven executive search firm with offices in Cleveland; Fort Myers, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Budapest, Hungary, has opened its Chicago office with the addition of area manager Laura Zaksas. Ms. Zaksas has over 15 years of experience in research and candidate identification across a broad range of industries at management
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Infobox
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited David Gee as executive vice president of marketing at Infoblox, Inc. Mr. Gee brings to Infoblox over 20 years of experience marketing innovative enterprise and mobile computing products and solutions at leading technology companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo!, Sun and IBM. “David Gee is one of the top
WilsonHCG and Sendouts Create New Talent Acquisition Software
WilsonHCG, a global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and human capital consulting firm, has formed a partnership with Sendouts, a single source provider of online recruiting software. and has designed Wynd, a customizable talent acquisition software. The addition of Wynd to WilsonHCG’s offerings allows them to position themselves as a full service RPO provider. Wynd is
Preston | Reffett Chosen by U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC was chosen by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to conduct multiple senior level search engagements across the agency. Marshall Reffett and Ron Flom from the Washington, D.C., office of Preston | Reffett will lead the assignments. Bill Reffett, managing partner, said: “Our public sector – government practice
Korn Ferry to Lead Search for AIAA
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) to lead its search for a new executive director. The search is expected to be completed by October. AIAA is the world's largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession with more than 35,000 individual members worldwide. Korn/Ferry International, based
MacroStaffing Launched to Connects IT Professionals with Corporate Clients
Macrosoft has announced the launch of its MacroStaffing service to provide highly qualified IT staff to its corporate clients by augmenting their existing teams both on-site and virtually. Macrosoft recruits, screens and trains IT staff in the industry and provides ongoing support for placement on clients’ projects. Macrosoft’s pricing structure and range of technical talent
Hanover Search Group Names Head of U.S. Office
London-based Hanover Search Group has named Tom Carter as managing director in charge of its U.S. office. In this role, he is charged with leveraging Hanover's financial services relationships. Prior to joining Hanover, Mr. Carter spent six years managing search firm LeaderFinder Consulting with a special focus on risk, finance, compliance and underwriting roles across
Saba Partners with TeachScape
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, and Teachscape, a leader in delivering Web-based professional learning content, innovative technologies, and expert services, have formed an alliance to offer joint customers a competency-based integrated talent management platform, designed to support the development of effective teaching practice throughout the career lifecycle of educators.Through this alliance,
DirectEmployers Revamps Veterans.jobs
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has revamped its Veterans.jobs, a website that helps transitioning military men and women find employment in the civilian workforce, including a more robust search and better user experience.Searching for a specific Military Occupation Code (MOC) or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) on Veterans.jobs has also
TRANSEARCH Adds Partner in London
TRANSEARCH International has appointed Andrew Lees as a partner in London. Mr. Lees has 14 years experience in executive search, with particular expertise in handling assignments in the energy and natural resources and professional services sectors. He previously served as a partner at Clive & Stokes International/Grosvenor Clive & Stokes. TRANSEARCH International currently has 58
TalentFirst and Employer Consultancy Merge
TalentFirst and Employer Consultancy, Inc. have merged bringing together companies that were built upon years of organizational development consulting and talent management technologies expertise. The combined entity, TalentFirst, will draw from the relationships and expertise of both companies, resulting in a talent management consulting firm that is focused on improving organizational capabilities. The firm serves
Global Project Partners Names Leader of Oil & Gas Practice
Human capital solutions provider Global Project Partners has promoted Greg Elton to practice leader of its oil & gas practice. Mr. Elton joined Global Project Partners Ltd in 2010, having begun his career with a leading global recruitment firm, helping establish them within the European oil & gas market. He drove that business forward, focusing
Spencer Stuart Retained by Best Buy for CEO Search
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Best Buy Co., Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The company will consider internal and external candidates. With operations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services
Bench International Acquires Trios Search Partners
Global executive search firm Bench International has acquired TRIOS Search Partners, an executive search and human resources consulting firm specializing in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Karen Fulmer, founder and president of TRIOS Search Partners, joins Bench as a senior vice president. She will help lead
CTPartners Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase German-Based Farin & Company
CTPartners has inked a letter of intent to acquire Farin & Company, a Hamburg, Germany-based executive search firm focused on executive recruiting, development and corporate learning. Annika Farin will join the firm as managing partner, head of Germany. Brian Sullivan, CEO of CTPartners, said: "Farin & Company shares the same commitment to quality as CTPartners,
Cook Associates Places President at Swiss-Tech
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Michael Curtis as president of Swiss-Tech, LLC. The search was led by Kevin Logterman, managing director and head of the firm's industrial and family business practices.Mr. Curtis joins Swiss-Tech from Symmetry Mediacal, Inc. where he served most recently as chief operating officer. Located in Delavan, WI, Swiss-Tech is
Executive Networks Launches Global Total Rewards Network
Executive Networks, Inc., has launched the Global Total Rewards Network (GTRN) for global executives focused on integrated total reward strategies. Global Total Rewards joins Executive Network's roster of peer networks across the chief HR officer, talent management, leadership development, learning, HRIS and recruiting functions of leading Global 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. “Our Global Total
Hudson Global’s Revenues Fall 8.2 Percent
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted first quarter 2012 revenues of $200.6 million, down 8.2 percent from $218.5 million the same period the prior year. The company recorded a net loss of $3.2 million. During the quarter the company also changed its name from Hudson Highland Group to Hudson Global. “After making significant progress in 2011 towards
Right Management Names U.K./Ireland Practice Leader
Right Management has appointed Mark Hodgson as practice leader of talent management for the U.K. and Ireland. Mr. Hodgson is an international organizational and leadership assessment and development professional with experience in the design, management and implementation of organizational development and leadership executive assessment and development solutions within global FTSE & Fortune 100 companies both
MJS Executive Search Completes Search for Seamless
MJS Executive Search has recruited James Hwang as head of customer care, partner relations and operations at Seamless. Mr. Hwang was most recently director, inside sales, for PODS and vice president of contact center operations at Scicom. Seamless is a comprehensive source for local restaurant information and online ordering. MJS Executive Search is a boutique
Monster Integrates BeKnown
Monster has integrated BeKnown, its professional networking app on Facebook, into the Monster site experience across 34 countries in North America, South America, Australia and throughout Europe. Job seekers can use Monster's semantic search technology to find the right jobs and now instantly see how they're already connected to those opportunities through their Facebook and
