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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
Coulter Partners Recruits CFO for iOnctura
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Steven Sciuto as the new CFO of iOnctura. “Following our successful initiation of a number of Phase II studies for our lead asset, roginolisib, we are committed to building a world-class leadership team that not only delivers on the promise of this asset but also strengthens our entire portfolio,” said Catherine
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
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
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
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
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
Harvey Nash Expands to Hong Kong
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has expanded its geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region through the opening of an office in Hong Kong. The new business will be led by executive search managing director Nick Marsh and will focus on working with an existing network of clients
Leadership Capital Group Fills Board Seat at Joe’s Jean
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has placed Joanne Calabrese as a member of the board of directors at Joe’s Jeans. Ms. Calabrese, a 30-year veteran of the retail apparel industry, presently serves as the founder and owner of jcr3, a retail consulting firm specializing in merchandising, marketing, multi-channel retailing
Novotus Selected by Healthedge for Talent Expertise
Novotus, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has announced that HealthEdge, provider of enterprise-class software platform for healthcare payors, has selected the company to streamline its talent acquisition efforts. Leveraging its applicant tracking system, analytics and a number of methodologies for sourcing and recruiting, Novotus will provide HealthEdge with both strategic and administrative support throughout
Russell Reynolds Associates Names CEO
Clarke Murphy will succeed Matthew Wright as the next president and chief executive officer of global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Mr. Murphy has more than 24 years of recruiting experience at the firm, having joined Russell Reynolds in 1988. In 1992, he moved to Frankfurt to help build the firm’s German
David Aplin Group Joins Forces with Executive Source Partners
David Aplin Group has merged with Saskatchewan-based search firm Executive Source Partners. The combined firm brings benefits to the national labor market as David Aplin Group expands its portfolio of service offerings to clients, candidates and recruiting professionals throughout Canada. “It's an exciting time for Executive Source Partners to join David Aplin Group,” said Holly
TriNet Joins the Startup America Partnership
TriNet, a provider of human resources outsourcing services, has joined the Startup America Partnership, an organization dedicated to helping young companies flourish to jumpstart job creation throughout the U.S. Startup America is a private sector organization launched at The White House in early 2011. The Partnership brings together some of the country’s most successful organizations
Workforce Software Adds HR Leader to Staff
WorkForce Software, a provider of workforce management solutions for organizations with complex labor policies and stringent compliance demands, has named Leslie Tarnacki as vice president of human resources. Ms. Tarnacki brings more than 16 years of executive level experience in the field of human resources to her new role, where she will be responsible for
IESF Adds Australian Partner
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added Search International as its partner in Australia. Founded in 2003, Search International is based in Sydney and serves global companies and local conglomerates in sectors including professional services (law, tax & accounting), financial services, funds management, insurance, sales/ marketing and logistics. Search International managing director, Peter Beuvink,
TillmanCarlson Places CFO at TricorBraun
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Chuck Pfister as chief financial officer for TricorBraun. Mr. Pfister joins the company after four years with Kohl’s where he most recently served as senior vice president of finance, leading financial planning, tax, treasury, merchandising finance, capital planning, real estate, and e-commerce finance. With annual revenues approaching $1
Kenexa and Daesign Join Forces
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with Daesign to develop talent attraction, assessment, development and engagement solutions for the marketplace. Daesign is a specialist provider of games-based, interactive talent development solutions. “Bringing together our expertise in the field of human capital and Daesign's award-winning solutions will result in
HR Plus Partners with eScreen
HR Plus, a provider of solutions for employment and background screening, has formed a strategic alliance with eScreen, a technology-driven specialist in drug-screening and employee health products and services. “eScreen is setting the standard for drug testing program management and HR Plus strives to deliver the best solutions to our clients,” said Bill Tate, HR
Saba Acquires HumanConcepts
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has acquired HumanConcepts, a workforce decision support solutions provider. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition signifies Saba’s continued focus on the human capital management (HCM) market and complements its unified talent management offering. Saba plans to integrate HumanConcepts’ Cloud technologies into
Tyler & Company to Lead CEO Search for Hospital in Haiti
Executive search firm Tyler & Company has been selected by Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Hopital Albert Schweitzer operates a regional referral hospital and diverse community programs that provide the only source of medical and development services for more than 350,000 people in Haiti’s
Taleo to Assit UCB with Recruitment Process
Global biopharmaceutical leader UCB has chosen Taleo's Recruiting and Reporting products to improve its talent intelligence and support a global revamp of its recruitment processes. Ben Park, senior director of shared HR knowledge and operations at UCB, said: “Taleo provides us with a solution for our needs and is an investment for us in an
JobVite Partners with JobTarget
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has formed a partnership with JobTarget to streamline the process for posting job openings across all social networks and more than 13,000 media channels. Through this partnership, joint customers can now make fast connections with high-quality active and passive job seekers by uniting social recruiting with posts on
CTPartners Posts Q4 Revenue Decline; Year-End Results Up 6.5 Percent
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted fourth quarter 2011 net revenue of $27.2 million, a decrease of 1.8 percent from $27.7 million a year ago. A decrease in the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions were partially offset by an increase in North America. The financial services practice contributed to most of the firm’s decrease in both
Korn Ferry Grows Real Estate Practice
Korn/Ferry International has named Robert Mayes as a partner in the firm’s real estate practice. He will be based in the Los Angeles office. Mr. Mayes joins Korn/Ferry from Russell Reynolds Associates where he managed executive level assignments on behalf of a wide range of public and private real estate clients. He has experience throughout
Preston | Reffett Adds New Principal
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Elizabeth Pidgeon as a principal. For the last 19 years Ms. Pidgeon has held senior executive positions in a number of organizations from privately held family owned businesses to Fortune 35 large public companies. She brings experience in talent leadership and is certified in several state-of-the-art
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for Reelzchannel
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed William Rosolie as senior vice president of advertising sales at ReelzChannel. Mr. Rosolie was previously the executive vice president – digital and advanced platforms at AMC NETWORKS (formerly Rainbow Advertising). Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior level placements within the media, entertainment, digital, and technology sectors.
AESC Forms Partnership with Backtrack Reports
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed a partnership with BackTrack Reports (part of First Advantage Litigation Consulting, LLC) to provide its members with due diligence services. NYC-based BackTrack Reports is a provider of due diligence that specializes in delivering thorough investigative reports on business executives. “Establishing a relationship with BackTrack Reports is
Laurence Simons Opens in Mumbai
International legal recruiter Laurence Simons has opened a new location in Mumbai, India. The Mumbai office will cover in-house and private practice appointments across India while concentrating on Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Chennai. The firm appointed Vijesh Patel as managing partner of its Mumbai operation; he will focus on further developing the Laurence Simons’
Salveson Stetson Group Adds New VP
Recruiting firm Salveson Stetson Group has appointed Donna DeHart as a new vice president. Ms. DeHart brings nearly 25 years of experience to the firm, including 14 years in retained executive search with a focus on recruiting human resources leaders. She formerly served as president of Towers Consulting, Ltd. Salveson Stetson Group is a retained,
Pearson Partners Names SVP
Pearson Partners International has named Renee Baker Arrington as a senior vice president and shareholder. Ms. Arrington, who previously served as a vice president at the firm, leads the firm’s CIO and IT leadership practice and specializes in the technology and information technology industries. “Renee exemplifies our firm’s approach to executive search, with deep industry
AON Hewitt Signs Multi Year Deal with HireVue
Aon Hewitt, the global human resource solutions business of Aon Corporation, has signed a multi-year agreement with HireVue as part of a preferred partnership to offer clients its Digital Interview Platform. The HireVue system is designed to modernize and enhance the recruitment process by improving quality, speed and consistency. “Aon Hewitt clients benefit from a
Spencer Stuart to Find Board Members for Corelogic
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Corelogic to lead in its search for new independent members for its board of directors. The firm will conduct a comprehensive search and assist in the selection of candidates. CoreLogic is a provider of consumer, financial and property information, analytics and services to business and government.
Arthur Gallagher & Co. Acquires HR Management Systems, LLC
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Human Resource Management Systems, LLC, in Naperville, Illinois. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1997, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) is an employee benefit insurance broker that offers a full range of group employee benefit products and consulting services to their clients
Sellick Partnership Opens New Office in Liverpool
Finance-focused recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has opened a new office in Liverpool as part of the firm’s expansion in the northwest. The office will provide financial recruitment solutions to both public and private sector organizations across Liverpool and the surrounding area, and will be led by group director, Ray Wareing. The new operation will be
IIC Partners Posts 22 Percent Revenue Gain
IIC Partners has reported a 22 percent rise in full year revenue for 2011 compared with 2010, on the back of strong growth in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions and across all practice groups. Revenue for the Americas (Canada, USA and Latin America) was up 40 percent, while Asia-Pacific reported a 40 percent revenue increase
Major, Lindsey & Africa Adds to L.A. Office
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Merle Vaughn as a managing director in its Los Angeles office. Ms. Vaughn will also serve as the firm’s law firm diversity practice leader. In addition to continuing her career as a partner recruiter in Los Angeles, she will lead MLA’s efforts to assist its law firm
3P Consultants Places CEO at Greaves Cotton
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sunil Pahilajani as managing director and chief executive officer of Greaves Cotton Limited. Mr. Pahilajani’s experience of 27 years includes leadership roles with Continental Engines as group CEO, SE Forge as CEO, and Mahindra Navistar Engines as managing director & CEO. Greaves Cotton manufactures a wide
