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Daversa Partners Appoints Partner
Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has named Brian Warager as partner. “Brian’s work is redefining what it means to recruit for the frontier,” said Paul Daversa, CEO of Daversa. “He has an exceptional ability to identify leaders who thrive where technology meets mission – whether that’s securing our national defense, advancing the
How Companies Can Retain, Engage, and Empower Talent in a Changing World
One of the greatest challenges faced by many organizations today is retaining and engaging talent, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked the Great Resignation and heightened competition for top talent. Now, companies have an opportunity to create environments where employees feel valued and motivated to stay long-term, according to a recent report from global
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.
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
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?
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
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
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
How to Implement a Positive Corporate Culture
Much has been said about the benefits of good corporate culture, but how does a company know if their culture is not a good one? “The first step is to evaluate your company culture,” said Christine Greybe, president, leadership consulting at DHR Global. “ You can do this by conducting an audit of your organization’s
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
VMA Group Opens New Office in Birmingham
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has opened a new office in Birmingham. The office will be headed by Francesca Hanikova. The company also has offices in London, Manchester and Brussels, plus two partner offices in Washington and San Diego. Ms. Hanikova joins VMA Group from Wolseley and prior to that she was based in Prague
Spencer Ogden Expands Operations inta Asia
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened its first Asian office in Singapore and assigned Bradley Lewington as its head. Mr. Lewington has eight years of energy recruitment experience and leadership and previously served as founder and managing director of the technical brand of Eximius Group. David Spencer Percival, CEO, said: “The energy market in Asia
Accelent Finds SVP, Product for Networked Insights
Accelent, Inc. has placed Dan Cropsey as senior vice president of product at Networked Insights. Mr. Cropsey was previoulsy SVP of technology and product development for Nielsen Catalina Solutions (NSC), a joint venture between Nielsen and Catalina Marketing. Networked Insights leverages social analytics to make a massive impact on their clients marketing capabilities. Accelent is
UPMO Releases Talent Marketplace
UpMo, the leader in social talent management, has announced the addition of the Talent Marketplace to its social talent engine platform. Recruiters and managers can use the Talent Marketplace to more strategically collaborate, reduce churn and accelerate the pace at which they fill open roles with internal talent. “Companies continue to throw money at external
RSR Partners Adds to Legal and Compliance Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added John Keitt as a managing director and leader of the legal and compliance practice. In addition, he will also be a part of the firm's global sport and board practices. Mr. Keitt has over 25 years of international commercial experience
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Industrial Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Daren Kemp as global practice managing partner of the industrial practice. Mr. Kemp currently serves as managing partner and chairman of the strategic partners program and partner-in-charge of the Singapore offic. He will be relocating to the London office. "Daren is a highly accomplished leader
Volt Workforce Solutions Becomes Corporate Partner of MSEP
Volt Workforce Solutions, the staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., has become a corporate partner to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). Launched in 2011 by the Defense Department, MSEP encourages employers to demonstrate positive policies toward military spouses. “Volt is proud to achieve the criteria for selection to be a MSEP corporate
Charleston Partners Completes Search for Noble Energy
Executive search firm Charleston Partners has placed Scott Thompson as director, learning and organizational development at Noble Energy. Mr. Thompson previously held global leadership positions at Carbo Ceramics, Natco Group, Hanover, and Schlumberger in the areas of HR, operations, and engineering. The search was managed by Charleston Partners, founding principal Fran Luisi. Noble Energy (NBL)
Korn Ferry Strengthens Paris Office
Korn/Ferry International has named Pascal Gibert as senior client partner in its industrial practice. Based in Paris, Mr. Gibert brings deep knowledge in the industrial market, with a strong focus on board and CFO appointments, as well as proven credentials in assessing senior level leadership teams. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Mr. Gibert was a member
ON Search Partners Adds to Life Sciences Practice
ON Search Partners has added Steve Cornacchia as a partner in its life sciences practice based out of the Washington, D.C. office. He will serve multi-national and emerging biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as other sectors of the life sciences industry. Most recently, Mr. Cornacchia was a partner in the executive search
NGA Forms Partnerships to Extend Its HR SaaS Solution
NorthgateArinso (NGA) has announced two new partnerships to further enhance the job aggregation and resume parsing capabilities of its HR SaaS solution, euHReka. The partnerships will allow euHReka customers to directly publish job requisitions on thousands of job boards connected via Data Frenzy, and to import resumes in a structured format into euHReka, using Daxtra
Charleston Partners Completes Search For Noble Energy
Executive search firm Charleston Partners has placed Scott Thompson as director, learning and organizational development at Noble Energy. The search was managed by Charleston Partners, founding principal Fran Luisi. Mr. Thompson previously held global leadership positions at Carbo Ceramics, Natco Group, Hanover, and Schlumberger in the areas of human resources, operations, and engineering. Noble Energy
The Novo Group Opens St. Louis Office
Recruitment services firm The Novo Group has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri. Steve Williams joins the company as business development director and will be responsible for growing and cultivating client relationships within St. Louis and surrounding areas. Mr. Williams formerly served as a strategic account executive at Ceridian. “Opening up an office in
The Buffkin Group Places Sales Exec at Transzact
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Tom Miller as the new senior vice president of sales for Transzact. Transzact’s solutions provide shippers of all modes with freight audit and payment, reporting and TMS applications, rate negotiation and savings, contract development, consulting and analysis. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering services
Michael Page International Names Regional Managing Director of North America
Recruitment consultancy Michael Page International has named Richard Vickers as regional managing director of North America. Most recently the regional managing director for Page Personnel Finance and Michael Page Finance in the U.K., Mr. Vickers is returning to North America after having previously been a managing director for Michael Page U.S. from 2006-2008. “Richard has
Pedersen Partners Makes Additions in Czech Republic
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added David Hruska and Daniela Nedvědová as senior consultants in its Czech Republic office. Mr. Hruska brings with him more than a decade of IT and tech sector experience coming directly from Microsoft where he was the server division manager, responsible mainly for IT cloud strategy. Ms. Nedvědová
SilkRoad Secures $35 Million in Funding
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has completed a $35 million series C financing round. New investors include Keating Capital and NTT Finance. Existing investors including Intel Capital, Crosslink Capital, Foundation Capital, Azure Capital and Tenaya Capital, amongst others, invested in the oversubscribed round. This new funding will support worldwide expansion and product
Sanford Rose San Diego Fills Position for AVIIR
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has placed Larry Hansen as chief commercial officer of Aviir Inc. Mr. Hansen joins Aviir after serving most recently as the VP of commercial operations for bioTheranostics, Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego said: “We are extremely proud to have placed Mr. Hansen
Cornerstone OnDemand Posts 52 Percent Q1 Revenue Rise
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the first quarter of 2012 of $24.0 million, representing a 52 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same period in 2011. Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $4.9 million, or $(0.10) per share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of
CTPartners Posts 6.3 Percent Revenue Increase
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter 2012 net revenue of $32.4 million, an increase of 6.3 percent from $30.5 million a year ago. An eight percent increase in North America, and $3 million in new revenue from Latin America was partially offset by weakness in EMEA and Asia Pacific. Earnings per fully diluted shares
DHR International Appoints Managing Director in Ann Arbor
DHR International has named Boyd Falconer as managing director in the firm’s new Ann Arbor office. Mr. Falconer becomes a key member of the firm’s global industrial, aerospace & defense, venture capital & private equity, advanced technology, and life sciences practice groups. Prior to joining DHR International, he was a senior member of the Chicago
