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Why “Reason for Departure” Matters on Short Tenures
A brief note explaining why you left a short role can flip a quick exit from a red flag into a credible, context-rich career move. In today’s job market, where economic shifts and unexpected challenges have led to an uptick in shorter tenures, candidates are frequently faced with the challenge of explaining rapid role changes,
BoardWalk Consulting Recruits COO for Deep South Today
Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Hollis R. Towns as the first chief operating officer of Deep South Today. Founder Sam Pettway, director Cynthia Moreland, and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville led the assignment. His appointment is the result of a national search conducted over the last six months by BoardWalk Consulting. “Hollis Towns is bringing precisely
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
What to Consider When Hiring an Executive Search Firm
With the pace at which the global business world is moving forward, it has become crucial for every organization to have the right leadership and the winning team by their side. Every organization’s success hinges on having the most efficient executives strategically placed to outmaneuver the competition. But how to find the perfect pieces to
Diversified Search Names Head of Board of Directors Practice
Diversified Search has named J. Veronica Biggins as managing director to lead the firm's board of directors practice. Ms. Biggins previously served as assistant to the President of the United States and director of presidential personnel under President Bill Clinton. Her background includes 20 years’ experience with NationsBank (now Bank of America) and its predecessor,
IRC Adds BraxtonCooper as Newest Partner
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Texas-based BraxtonCooper as its newest partner firm. The firms’ practice focus is management and strategy consulting across all industries, but with a focus on the energy (oil & gas and utilities) sector. Founded in 2006, BraxtonCooper’s executive team includes three managing directors: Belinda Burson, who has particular
Nosal Partners Places CEO at Become, Inc
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed G. Alex Terry as president and chief executive officer at Become, Inc., a global leader in online comparison shopping. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Baillie Parker, a partner at the firm. Most recently, Mr. Terry served as executive vice president and general
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
