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Skills-Based Hiring: Where We Stand Today
In recent years, much attention has been given to the concept of skills-based hiring. At first glance, the premise seems almost self-evident: employers should focus on whether a candidate possesses the skills needed to perform a job. It sounds so straightforward that it might feel unnecessary to scrutinize further. Yet, taking skills seriously requires deprioritizing
Bespoke Partners Launches AI-Powered Talent Mapping Platform
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has launched Calibrator, a scorecarding application accelerating executive search with an AI-powered talent market mapping platform for software and SaaS. Calibrator lets Bespoke’s clients to instantly see the complete talent pool for a given position based on adjustable scorecard parameters. “An executive hiring decision can impact billions of dollars in value
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Private Equity’s Shift In Thinking On Talent
More than half of the assignments NU Advisory Partners works on these days are for companies owned by private equity investors. To be sure, private capital is becoming an increasingly significant player in a growing number of industries and search firms dedicated to the space are reaping big rewards. In the U.S., some 12 million people are
KilPatrick Executive Search Adds Four Senior Associates
Kilpatrick Executive Search Italy has named Luigi Trivellato, Paolo Colombo, Vittorio Franzetti and Stefano Rava as senior associates. Mr. Trivellato has spent most of his career dealing with human resource management issues in multinational environments. He has gained expertise in managing search assignment in all management functions focusing mainly in the energy, oil & gas,
Inside Edge Legal Expands in Southern California
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has appointed Kelly Woodson, a former practicing attorney, as a recruiter in its Los Angeles office. “We are pleased to welcome Kelly to the growing IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “The addition of a
Jamesbeck Global Partners Names Managing Director
Investment management-focused executive search boutique Jamesbeck Global Partners has added Holly C. Davidson as a managing director in its direct private equity practice. Most recently, Ms. Davidson founded the funds practice at Lancor and led Sextant Search Partners' West Coast office. “Holly is a great addition to the Jamesbeck team. She is the go-to for
DHR Places Charlie Weis As Head Coach At Kansas
DHR International has placed Charlie Weis as the 37th head football coach at the University of Kansas. The search was led by Glenn Sugiyama, global sports practice leader, and Pat Richter, executive vice president, with assistance from research associate Jon Barron. Dr. Sheahon Zenger, athletic director for the University of Kansas, said: “We set out
Preston | Reffett to Lead Search for the Dept of Defense
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has been selected by the Department of Defense to lead the search for the president/CEO of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Ron Flom, managing director of the public sector & acquisition practice in Arlington, VA, will lead the search. AAFES operates more than 3,100 facilities
Human Capital Group Places COO at Comdata
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has placed Melinda Stickley as the senior vice president and chief operations officer at Comdata, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ceridian Corporation. Ms. Stickley has over 25 years of operations leadership experience with companies such as FIS/Fidelity National Information Services (formerly Equifax/Certegy), Citibank, AT&T, GE and AC Nielsen.
Stanton Chase Expands to Korea
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a new office in Seoul, Korea with the addition of KK Consulting as its latest global partner. Stanton Chase Korea (formerly KK Consulting) is headed by Korean business and executive search leader KK Kim and managing director Tony Kang. “We are thrilled that KK Consulting is joining
IHRIM Elects Three Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Jeremy Ames, Damon Lovett and Bob Lupp to its board of directors. Mr. Ames is president and founder of Gaucho Group, a consulting firm that focuses on the management and development of human resource information systems (HRIS). Mr. Lovett currently serves as HR systems consultant
Boyden Boosts Search Team in San Franciso
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard, Michael Reid and Martie Bond as managing partners in its San Francisco office. Mr. Pritchard has 10 years of senior executive recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics and medical device industries, and over 20 years of line management and leadership experience in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Pacific
Market Ready RX Launches FivebyFive Executive Search
Market Ready Rx, a marketing firm dedicated to helping In-vitro diagnostic companies commercialize products, has expanded its services through the creation of a new division, FivebyFive Executive Search. FivebyFive will support Market Ready Rx clients by providing executive services placing high caliber professionals. “The addition of executive search services to Market Ready Rx for the
MaxHire Recruiting Software Adds Enterprise-Class Financials
MaxHire Solutions Inc., a provider of recruiting software, has announced the addition of MaxHire Financials. MaxHire Financials will provide enterprise-class commission calculations, payroll, invoicing, timesheets and expense reporting built into the MaxHire recruiting software. “We're excited to provide MaxHire customers with complete end-to-end automation with the addition of MaxHire Financials,” said Peter Blitz, CEO of
Fortune 500 Companies Launch .JOBS Career Microsites
Over 400 of the Fortune 500 have launched .JOBS Career Microsites, according to DirectEmployers Association, providers of over 1,000 career microsites. Career microsites are highly specialized sites that allow an employer to list jobs targeting specific job seeker searches. Each month, job seekers perform over 200 million searches for jobs using search engines like Google
Warren Partners Assigns Head of Scotland Operations
Executive search boutique Warren Partners has opened an Edinburgh office and named Charles McGarry to head its operations in Scotland as well as expand its board services practice. Mr. McGarry comes to the firm following 23 years with Fletcher Jones, most recently as a director. He has worked with FTSE 100 and 250 companies, financial
Pedersen & Partners Opens New Offices and China and Indonesia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Shanghai and Jakarta. Gautier Vasseur, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ expansion to Greater China, will be leading the operations of the new Shanghai office while Michael Al-Nassir, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ South East Asian expansion, will be overseeing the opening
JDG Associates Selected by BRMI Consulting
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by BRMi Consulting to identify a senior director. BRMi is a growing consulting firm that focuses on delivering management consulting services to government agencies and is committed to continuously improving and innovating to deliver the best outcomes for its clients. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia,
JBCHoldings Acquires Executive Search Firm Janou Pakter
New York-based JBCHoldings LLC (JBC), a Riveria Investment Group portfolio company, has acquired executive search firm Janou Pakter (JP). Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in New York and founded in 1985, Janou Pakter focuses on servicing the fashion and retail market. JBC is the holding company for JBCStyle, JBCConnect and
Martin Partners CFO at CSI Heat
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Scott Sannes as chief financial officer at Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI Heat). CSI Heat is a global leader in thermal steam maintenance systems for critical process applications. Prior to joining CSI Heat, Mr. Sannes was CFO at Polyester Fibers, Inc. Headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to
JobVite Adds Former Taleo Exec
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has named Kevin Nanney as vice president of product. Mr. Nanney will lead product strategy and design for the innovation leader in the multi-billion dollar online recruitment market. He most recently served as vice president of product management at Taleo, a talent management provider. In that role, he
eQuest Expands Its Asia Job Board Network
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has expanded its Asia Job Board Network by adding over 200 career site destinations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Called “Asia Direct,” the expanded network helps employers streamline the process of posting jobs for what
Diversified Search Adds to Not-For-Profit Practice
Diversified Search has announced that Kevin Chase has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a managing director in its not-for-profit practice. Mr. Chase has a broad range of experience in retained executive search with a focus on CEO, board and director level searches for non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors, including public health,
Boyden Names CFO
Boyden has promoted Lydia Reitano promoted to chief financial officer, corporate secretary and treasurer. In addition, Dana Rutty has been appointed assistant corporate secretary. Ms. Reitano, who previously served as Boyden's VP of finance, will now oversee all financial activities of Boyden. "Lydia brings superior financial acumen and an impressive record of successful strategic and
U.K. Job Site Adzuna Raises 500K in Funding
Adzuna, the next-generation job search engine, has raised £500,000 investment financing from Index Ventures, The Accelerator Group and existing investors including Passion Capital. The latest funding follows a seed round last year. Launched in July 2011, Adzuna classifieds aims to become the world's leading search engine for classifieds, bringing together all the ads and connecting
TweetMyJOBS Partners with the City of Atlanta
Job board TweetMyJOBS and the City of Atlanta have formed a public-private partnership focused on connecting local businesses with city residents seeking employment across all industries at all levels of employment, from entry level to C-suite positions. The City of Atlanta Jobs Platform supports the Hire Atlanta initiative and is easy to use, free and
Lucas Group Names Managing Partner in West Coast Division
Search firm Lucas Group has promoted Daniel Chang as managing partner for the manufacturing practice group's West Coast division. Mr. Chang was the executive senior partner in the company's military transition division, where he has served as a recruiter since 2006. “Daniel has a remarkable work ethic and recruiting background,” said Charlie Wilgus, general manager
Clark Langdon Finds CEO for PDX’s Bioenergy Division
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has placed John King as chief executive officer of PDX's Bioenergy division. PDX is a provider of energy efficient solutions to strategic industrial applications using the unique patented PDX reactor and atomizing technology improving output and reducing the use of natural resources. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more
Jobscience Adds New Marketing and Sales Execs
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has appointed Erin Jacobs as vice president of marketing and Jason Gasper as vice president of sales. Ms. Jacobs brings 15 years experience leveraging cost-effective marketing tactics to find prospects and nurture customer relationships. She has been a vital marketing leader for cloud companies such as Mindjet, SlideRocket and Demandbase.
The Creative Group and AIGA Create Career Development Program
The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service for interactive, design and marketing professionals, has partnered with AIGA, the world's largest and most influential design organization, on a nationwide career development program for in-house designers. The new program is called “INitiative: INsights to help INhouse design teams thrive,” and it was developed to help in-house designers
Korn Ferry Adds New Head of Sports Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jed Hughes as global sector head of the firm’s sports practice; he will be based in New York. Mr. Hughes joins Korn/Ferry from Spencer Stuart, where he led that firm’s sports practice for over 12 years and served as a member of the board and CEO practice. "Professional sports is a
Boyden Grows San Francisco Office
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard as the new managing director of its San Francisco office. Prior to joining Boyden, Mr. Pritchard was executive vice president at Strawn Arnold Ashpitz Groover, Ltd, a healthcare focused executive search firm. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries.
Futurestep Names Global Practice Leader
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Neil Griffiths as global practice leader for its talent communications and employer branding practice. Mr. Griffiths will build and develop the go-to-market proposition for the global talent communication and employer branding practice. He joins Futurestep from talent and resourcing competitor Alexander Mann Solutions
3P Consultants Places Managing Director at Premium Technologies
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Atulya Gupta as managing director of Premium Transmission Limited. Mr. Gupta was previously a managing director at with Sona BLW Praezisionschmeide. Premium Transmission Limited manufactures gearboxes, geared motors, fluid couplings, gear lube oil and other speed reducer drives. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the
