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Reimagining Executive Search: Ezekia and HelloSky Bring AI-Powered Precision to Talent Sourcing
Artificial intelligence is redefining how executive search firms identify, engage, and assess top talent. By combining smart data tools with human expertise, firms are building faster, more precise, and more inclusive sourcing strategies. AI-powered platforms are now able to surface insights that were once hidden in fragmented data, helping recruiters make smarter, evidence-based decisions. As
GHP Search Partners with Christel House International to Add Seven Cabinet Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, was recently engaged by Christel House International to assist in expanding its Expansion Campaign Cabinet. New cabinet members identified by GHP Search include: Rushi Amin, COO, Post Trade Engineering at Citadel; Joahne Carter, chief marketing officer at Semaine Health; Derek Koecher, vice president corporate strategy at T-Mobile; Elena Pinakatt, former global VP, marketing
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Selecting Between An Executive Search Firm or Recruiter
In today’s competitive business landscape, making the right executive hire can be crucial to the success and growth of your organization. Often, businesses struggle to find the perfect candidate who possesses the required expertise, cultural fit, and leadership abilities, according to a recent report from SGA Talent. The firms says that is where the expertise
JDG Associates Completes Search for BRMI Consulting
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Craig Prindle as the new senior director at BRMi Consulting. Mr. Prindle spent 19 years with Headstrong Public Sector (formerly James Martin Government Consulting), where he spent half of his time improving the processes and IT systems for large, primarily federal, organizations, and the other half of
Kforce Posts 13.5 Percent Q1 Revenue Increase
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, announced first quarter of 2012 revenue of $268.4 million, an increase of 13.5 percent from $236.4 million in revenues a year ago. The company recorded net income of $4.1 million, or $0.12 per share, versus the first quarter of 2011, which had net income of
Slayton Search Partners Appoints New Evp
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has added John P. Doyle as executive vice president. Mr. Doyle has over 20 years of experience in executive search, primarily focused on the human resource function. He joins Slayton Search from Korn/Ferry International where he was a senior client partner. Prior to that, he led the North
Signium Adds Bialla Associates as Member
Signium International has added Sausalito, California-based Bialla & Associates as its newest member firm. Bialla & Associates has been handling senior management recruitment assignments for more than 40 years and focuses on the technology, consumer, emerging media, sports and entertainment, telecommunications industries. Founding partner and chairman, Vito Bialla, said: “The team at Signium is wonderful.
Borderless Offers Onboarding Services
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has launched First100Days, a comprehensive program that supports the corporate onboarding process to help ensure the success of newly-appointed executives. With First100Days, Borderless consultants maintain regular contact with new executives and their hiring managers well after the executive’s appointment. During this time, each new executive also receives a series of Borderless
Labor Demand Reaches Record High Levels in April
Online advertised vacancies rose 90,900 in April to 4,760,500, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The April rise is the fifth consecutive monthly rise and has led to the series' highest level to date. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.7 unemployed for every vacancy, and the number of unemployed was
Key Recruit to Fill Board Positions for Ogenx Therapeutics
Key Recruit, Inc. has been retained by Ogenx Therapeutics Corporation to fill multiple board positions. Ogenx Therapeutics Corporation is a virtual drug development company that has discovered a transformational multi-drug platform comprised of 35 pharmacologic agents called Cytochrome Biomimics. Key Recruit, Inc. is a recruiting firm specializing in the search and selection of senior level
Monster Posts Revenue Dip
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $246.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared with $261.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, a six percent drop. During the quarter, Monster reported a net income of $3.7 million compared to net income of $78,000 or break even per share profits last
Stombridge International Expands in the Middle East
Human capital advisory and executive search firm Stombridge International has launched operations in the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai. Stombridge specializes in leadership positions across the banking and financial services industry and developed exclusively for MENA based clients. Stormbridge International chief executive, André Nasr, said: “With the increased challenges that
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Drops in April
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, dropped by 15.6 points in April, following a steady rise over the past two months. Now standing at 101.3 points, the Index has increased 59.9 points from April 2009, when it reached an all-time low of 41.4. Only three cities saw increased hiring this month:
B.E. Smith Retained by Sidra Medical for CIO Search
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by Sidra Medical and Research Center to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. Sidra Medical and Research Center will be an ultra modern, all-digital academic medical center which is being designed and planned to the best international standards in sciences. Founded in 1978,
Korn Ferry Names Chairman and Country Head of India
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Navnit Singh as chairman and country head of India. He also becomes the firm's global technology market leader for India. Based in New Delhi, Mr. Singh brings nearly three decades of market experience to service clients. He has built a successful practice, advising companies on CEO appointments and C-level team composition
DirectEmployers Launches .JOBS Microsites
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has created .JOBS microsites, a collection of focused career sites to help job seekers and employers connect through a local job network. Through a network of metropolitan and city-focused .JOBS microsites, job seekers can find local jobs and employers can benefit from the efficiency
Cook Associates Fills Positions for Gopher Resource
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Robert Bennett as vice president of operations and James Kane as VP of continuous improvement at Gopher Resource. The searches were led by CEO Mary Kier. Mr. Bennett formerly served as VP of manufacturing with Stoffel Seals Corporation. Mr. Kane joins Gopher Resource from Pacal Industries, LLC where
Dice Posts 15 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded first quarter revenues of $46.1 million, an increase of 15 percent from $40.1 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Net income for the quarter grew 31 percent to $8.6 million, or 13 cents per share, from the $6.6 million earned last
Glasford International Adds Member in Thailand
Glasford International has added Thai-based Smart Search Executive Recruitment as its newest member firm. Smart Search was founded in 2008, and is a provider of executive and mid-management recruitment solutions to the corporate market in Thailand. The firm is led by Santi Campanella and operates from offices in Bangkok. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford International,
Robert Half Posts 15 Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2012 revenues of $1.02 billion, a 15 percent increase from revenues of $880.9 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $48.1 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $26.3 million, or 18 cents per share, in the
DavenportMajor Fills Top HR Post for DTS
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Kris Graves as senior vice president of human resources at DTS. Ms. Graves previously served as VP of human resources and administration at THQ Inc. DTS is a pioneer in audio multi-channel and cinema surround sound signal processing systems. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive
CareerBuilder Acquires Top Language Jobs
CareerBuilder has acquired Top Language Jobs (TLJ), a global online jobsite for multi-language jobs and candidates. TLJ operates more than 40 sites in 25 countries across Europe and in the U.S. “Entering the ever-growing global language jobs market presents a strategic opportunity for CareerBuilder since many companies today rely on multilingual workers as they expand
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Global Revenue Declines; Financial Services Sector Biggest Drag on Business
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $106.5 million in the first quarter, down 7.9 percent from $115.6 million a year ago. Net revenue in the Americas declined 7.3 percent to $58.9 million year over year driven by declines in the financial services and global technology & services
Mediatum Opens Office in Boston
Mediatum, a European-based executive search firm specializing in life sciences, has opened its first U.S. branch office in Boston. Mike Steyer will serve as managing director and is joined by Elnaz Camuffo-Mashhadi. Mr. Steyer brings vast experience in the life sciences industry, having served 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences consulting. “With
Morgan Samuels Places VP HR at Superior Industries
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Felicia A. Williams as the new vice president of human resources at Superior Industries International, Incorporated. Ms. Williams previously served as vice president and chief human resources officer at Endicott Interconnect Technologies. Superior Industries International is one of the world's largest OEM suppliers of cast aluminum
Infor Unveils Talent Management Solution
Infor, a provider of business application software, has launched Infor10 Lawson Talent Management, an integrated talent management application that helps increase profitability and productivity by enabling the flexibility, intelligence and ease-of-use required by organizations to select, hire and retain valuable employees to support business strategies. “Infor10 Lawson Talent Management delivers actionable information about talent in
Union Bank Names Chief Diversity Executive
Union Bank, N.A., named executive vice president George A. Ramirez as the company’s first chief diversity executive, whose mission is to broaden the diversity of the company’s senior management and executive ranks. Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $89.7 billion at December 31, 2011.
Nakama Group Opens in London
Nakama Group PLC has opened Nakama Search in London. The firm will be managed by Libby Fisher and will incorporate Libby Fisher Associates (LFA). Nakama Search will focus on the recruitment of senior executives and entrepreneurs in the digital media sector. “I am delighted to welcome Libby to Nakama, where she will be able to
CareerBuilder Acquires Brazil-Based Ceviu
CareerBuilder has acquired CEVIU.com.br, an information technology job board in Brazil. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the acquisition of CEVIU, CareerBuilder now operates in 21 markets outside the U.S. and, through partnerships, has a presence in more than 60 markets worldwide. “Brazil is one of the fastest-growing emerging economies and a
Spencer Stuart Retained by New York Times Co. for CEO Search
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by New York Times Co. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The New York Times Company, a media company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, and
DHR Appoints EVP In New Delhi Office
DHR International has added Nalina Suresh as executive vice president in the firm’s New Delhi office. Ms. Suresh specializes in searches in the industrial and consumer sectors. In addition, she is helping to establish a chief of human resources practice for DHR in Asia. Prior to DHR, Ms. Suresh was the national partner and head
Employment Resources Launches Executive Search Division
Employment Resources Inc. (ERI) has opened a new division dedicated to executive and senior management in the hospitality industry called Executive Hospitality Search (EHS). The company will focus on recruiting executives for hospitality companies primarily in New York, Chicago and Orlando, as well as throughout Florida and the Caribbean. EHS will provide executive recruiting services
European Online Recruitment Grows Eight Percent
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, posted year-over-year growth of eight percent in March, compared to the 10 percent registered in February. Germany continues to register double digit annual growth at 23 percent, while
3P Consultants Places CFO at Hindalco
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Praveen Maheshwari as chief financial officer of Hindalco. Mr. Maheshwari formerly served as CFO of Bharat Forge. Hindalco is a producer of primary Aluminium in Asia and an aluminium rolling company. Consultants Pvt. Ltd conducts searches for start-ups and large organizations across multiple industries throughout India.
