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Acertitude Recruits CFO for Ascend Healthcare
Acertitude has recruited Nicole Byers as the new CFO of Ascend Healthcare, an Abry Partners portfolio company. The search was led by partner Heather Johnson and principal JJ Houldin. “Ascend is actively expanding access to high-quality, compassionate behavioral healthcare services via telehealth and our community health partners,” Ms. Byers said in a LinkedIn post. I’m
Campbell & Company Recruits CEO for Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
Sarah Beraki and Angèle Bubna of Campbell & Company have helped to recruit Edie Blakeslee as president and CEO of the Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. She succeeds Tracy Souza, who is retiring July 15 after 14 years. Following a national CEO search led by Campbell & Company, with participation by Heritage Fund board members
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.
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
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?
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
The CHRO’s Leadership Imperative in the AI Era
As organizations accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, business leaders are increasingly recognizing that successful transformation depends as much on people and leadership as it does on technology itself. HR executives, in particular, are finding themselves at the center of conversations around workforce readiness, employee trust, skills development, and organizational change management. Industry observers note
Cluen Invites Executive Search Firms to Participate in Upcoming 2026 Technology Trends Survey
For more than three decades, Cluen has partnered with leading executive search firms around the world to understand how top-performing recruiters use technology to gain a competitive advantage. Each year, the company’s Top Trends in Executive Search Technology survey uncovers the strategies, priorities, and innovations shaping the future of the profession. How are executive search firms balancing the rapid adoption of AI
Lindauer Retained by C-SPAN for Chief Development Officer Search
Virtually every industry needs top-drawer chief development officers. CDOs play a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving, and galvanizing new donors while keeping previous funders content. Implementing funding strategies that “keep the lights on,” according to recruiters specializing in the function, is job No. 1. Lindauer has been retained by C-SPAN to
NPAG Seeking Executive Director for the California Youth Defender Center
Executive search firm NPAG has been selected by the California Youth Defender Center (CYDC) to lead in its search for a new executive director. This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Phuong Quach. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and influential organization at a pivotal moment, shaping the future of youth justice
Lochlin Partners Helps Fill Senior Position for Business Roundtable
Lochlin Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stefani Jones as senior director of policy at Business Roundtable (BRT). Ms. Jones is an accomplished technology policy leader with deep expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security. Her experience spans the White House, the private sector, and senior federal policy roles. She
Why Executives Should Think Carefully Before Accepting Counteroffers
Few moments in an executive’s career carry as much complexity as the decision to resign from a leadership role and pursue a new opportunity. What often begins as a strategic career move can quickly become emotionally charged once a current employer responds with incentives aimed at reversing that decision. Recruiters and leadership advisors note that
Funk Associates Tapped by the University of North Florida to Lead Search for Eighth President
Funk Associates was recently retained by the University of North Florida (UNF) to lead a national search for its eighth president. Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. The presidential search committee, chaired by UNF board of trustees member Jack Boyle, plays a critical role in this process, focusing on
Acertitude Recruits CEO for PE-Backed Zep Inc.
Acertitude has placed Tim Feast as the new CEO of Zep Inc., a Truelink Capital portfolio company. The search was led by partner, Geoff Votta and principal, Rod Vaughan with support from Matthew Marasco and Maryanne Santospirito. Mr. Feast steps into the role with a mandate to accelerate growth, sharpen execution, and lead Zep into its
SearchWide Global Seeking CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global is currently seeking a new CEO for Visit California. The assignment is being led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. Visit California is seeking a collaborative, visionary, and politically astute leader to serve as the next CEO. As the organization’s chief strategist, brand steward, and operational head, the CEO works
Intersearch Worldwide Elects Chairwoman and New Board Members
InterSearch Worldwide, a global alliance of executive search companies, has announce the newly elected board following and the appointment of Vanessa Delacourt as chairwoman, marking an exciting new chapter and reinforcing the organization’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. The board has welcomed: Leslie Cooper A. (Chile); Vanessa Delacourt (Benelux); Frank Schelstraete (Belgium); Henri Vidalinc
Executive Recruiting Sector Declines 12 Percent
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual productivity report of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2023, but at a slower rate than in previous years. “Market turbulence and a soft economy impacted most executive recruiters who pulled through a challenging year,” said Scott A.
Raines International Expands Healthcare Practice
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has appointed Mary Lee Amendolia as the new managing director of the firm's healthcare recruiting practice. Ms. Amendolia will focus on senior-level searches in corporate development and strategy, marketing and communications and general management. She has industry expertise in healthcare, payments and card services, financial services, and professional services.
KellyOCG and the Indicia Group Form Alliance
KellyOCG and The Indicia Group have announced a new strategic partnership that will include the marketing of KellyOCG products and services by the Indicia Group with sales distribution in the Benelux region. This joint market approach will enable the talent-focused outsourcing delivery models from KellyOCG to join forces with the services portfolio offered by Indicia
Korn Ferry Posts Eight Percent Revenue Increase
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $200.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2012, an increase of eight percent from revenues of $185 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter earned $15.1 million, or 32 cents a share, up from $13.7 million, or 30 cents a share, last year. "I am proud of Korn/Ferry's accomplishments during
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places Diversity Officer at Sidley Austin
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Sarah L. Olson as chief diversity officer of Sidley Austin LLP. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice. “Sally is a recognized leader with more than 10 years experience in developing diversity initiatives and is joining a firm
Spencer Stuart Retained by DST Systems
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by DST Systems, Inc. to lead in its search for a new board director. DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing and computer software services and products that help clients improve productivity, increase efficiency, and provide higher levels of customer service. Spencer Stuart is an executive search
Vadarmoss Integrates Bond Software
Vadarmoss has automated its recruitment process and enhanced its invoice management via the integration of online recruitment system Bond Adapt from Bond International Software and Drag&Tag, a suite of efficiency and knowledge add-ins for the browser and office. Vadarmoss is an executive staffing solutions firm specialising recruitment across the across the management, sales, business development,
Coulter Partners Expands Search Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Graham Dowsett and Tarquin Bennett-Coles to its staff. Mr. Dowsett, who joins the firm as a director, has over 14 years of global executive search experience across the healthcare and life science industries, with a particular emphasis on the biotech industry, covering all functional disciplines. Prior to joining Coulter
Hays Continues Growth in Japan
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has appointed Jonathan Sampson as regional director. In this senior management role he is responsible for supporting Hays' continuing growth in Japan. In particular, he focuses on the IT, accountancy & finance, human resources, office professionals and legal specialisms for Hays' Akasaka and Shinjuku offices. Christine Wright, managing
ChampionScott Completes Assignment for DEX One
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Cindy Rock as vice president sales, call centers & support at Dex One. Ms. Rock joins Dex One from Boston Financial Data Services, where she was division vice president, investor services. Dex One Corporation is a marketing solutions provider. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on
Saba Partners with Workday
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a partnership with Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. The alliance provides learning and human capital management solutions to joint customers in the cloud. Saba’s learning management solutions, delivered via the Saba People Cloud,
Superior Group Forms Center of Excellence for Recruiters
Superior Group (Superior), an international workforce and business solutions provider, has formed a Center of Excellence for Executive Recruitment as an extension of their Client Recruiting Services. The team of specialized recruiters will provide enhanced recruiting support focusing on C-level and other senior management-grade direct placement positions. “Recruitment of high-level executives is a significant challenge
SuccessFactors Acquires Jobs2Web
SuccessFactors has acquired Jobs2web, a recruiting marketing platform. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which is subject to various closing conditions, SuccessFactors will pay $110 million in cash for Jobs2web. Jobs2web is a high-growth performer in the cloud industry with healthy revenue and an impressive roster of customers, such as 3M, Merck, PepsiCo, Rackspace
Korn Ferry to Lead Search for AuRo
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by AuRo Resources Corp. to lead in its search for a new a new vice president of exploration. Mark Lawson, president and CEO of the company, stated: "Given our escalating exploration in Colombia, we felt we needed to retain a premier executive search firm with a global reach, that dually
JR Cape Expands into the U.S.
HR consulting and executive search firm JR Cape has expanded into the U.S. market. Guy Carter, based out of Mobile, joins the firm as a partner for North America with experience at board and C-level executive search and consulting. Richard S. Burgess, based in Chicago, will also join the firm as partner. He has international
Aberdeen Group Adds to Human Capital Research Practice
Aberdeen Group has appointed Madeline Laurano as research director, talent acquisition solutions, within its human capital management research practice. Ms. Laurano will be leading and collaborating on Aberdeen's research coverage across a range of HCM topics, including talent mobility, workforce planning, sourcing strategy, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), employer branding, onboarding and talent acquisition, In addition,
Pedersen & Partners Opens Offices in Spain and Colombia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Madrid, Spain and Bogota, Colombia. The firm has also added six new consultants. Alvaro Arias joins as partner in charge of Spain and Latin America. He has over 12 years of executive search experience, having held management positions at international executive search firms and specializing
Lucas Group Names GM for Manufacturing Group
Search firm Lucas Group has named Charlie Wilgus as general manager for the manufacturing practice group. Mr. Wilgus is being promoted from his previous position as managing partner. “Charlie is the ideal GM to lead our expanding manufacturing practice,” said Andi Jennings, CEO of Lucas Group. “His leadership provides strengthened guidance and renewed focus to
Trilogy Completes Searches for Coopervision
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited two senior-level executives for CooperVision , a manufacturer of contact lenses. Catherine Muriel has taken the position of vice president, internet strategy, and Shaun Schooley has been named senior director, customer technology. Andrew Deitz, director, and Chuck Pappalardo, managing director, handled the placements on
Halogen Offers Solution for SuccessFactors Customers Following SAP Acquisition
In response to the planned acquisition of SuccessFactors by SAP, Halogen Software and SuccessFactors, Inc. have announced a special “switch program” for SuccessFactors customers unhappy with the takeover news. “We have already received feedback from a SuccessFactors customer with concerns about the deal,” said Halogen CEO, Paul Loucks. “We want to provide a cost-effective and
PeopleFluent Grows Staff
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Laurence Kurzner as vice president of business development. Mr. Kurzner returns to Peoplefluent having garnered significant experience from leading industry providers, including Mercer, Accenture and Aon Hewitt, among others. Charles Jones, chairman and CEO of Peoplefluent, said: “Larry's
TRANSEARCH Names Co-Managing Partners in Paris
TRANSEARCH International has added Bruno Serey and Jean-François Monteil in Paris as co-managing partners. Mr. Serey started with Spencer Stuart in 2005 before joining TRANSEARCH in 2011. In the last six years, he has led close to 100 searches in various technology areas both in equipment (aerospace, semiconductors, electronics) and services (telecommunications, IT). Mr. Monteil
Korn Ferry Grows Financial Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has hired Frank Hollmeyer as senior client partner, financial services. He will be based in the firm’s London office. Mr. Hollmeyer has deep knowledge of the investment, distribution and operations side of asset management. He has worked for both large global and regional asset management firms, as well as specialist investment boutiques in
Wilton & Bain Appoints Managing Partner for Interim Business
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named David Heron as managing partner for its executive interim business. Mr. Heron has over 12 years experience building and leading interim practices with specific experience in the technology, internet, media and entertainment sectors. He most recently led the Interim TMT practice for Penna and previously created the
Nosal Partners Places CIO for ExpressPoint Technology
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Terry Waagmeester as vice president and chief information officer at ExpressPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. Mr. Waagermeester was previously chief technology officer at Jostens in Minneapolis. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner, and Louis La Rocca, partner. With over 25 years of industry experience, ExpressPoint enables
Monster Employment Index Rises 10 Percent
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded annual growth of 10 percent in November. Transportation and warehousing continues to be a top growth market; while retail slows following its notable increase in October.
DHR Acquires Barett Webb
DHR International has acquired Barrett Webb Ltd, an executive search firm headquartered in the U.K. For over 20 years, Barrett Webb has built a reputation as a leading life sciences search firm with expertise throughout Europe. Joining DHR are the founder and CEO, Sue Rossiter, and directors Ruth Stone and Jeffrey Webb. Also joining the
The Buller Group Adds to Senior Team
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has added Jawid Sharifi as director of stability operations and linguistics. Mr. Sharifi has successfully recruited and deployed hundreds of CONUS and OCONUS linguists, intelligence and information technology professionals. “The combination of Jawid's linguistic recruiting experience and Buller Group's extensive linguistic recruiting platform and experience,
iHispano.com and Fox News Latino Partner
iHispano.com and Fox News Latino have partnered to offer a professional online community designed to provide news of special interest to Hispanic professionals, and open doors to jobs at leading American companies that specifically seek to build a diverse workforce. “Wall Street may have seen an uptick in the past two years, but as Americans
Morgan Samuels Completes Search for L-3 Communications
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed K. Grant Palmer as the new president of Global Communications Solutions (GCS) at L-3 Communications. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 65,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems
Monster Launches Veterans Talent Index
Monster has unveiled its Veterans Talent Index (VTI), a new tool to help connect veterans and employers more effectively, using bi-annual data to provide a regular snapshot of the veteran hiring landscape. The Veterans Talent Index includes a comprehensive analysis of transitioning military service members, veterans and their employers. The three indices include: the Veteran
John M. Floyd & Associates Grows Staff
John M. Floyd & Associates Executive Search Group (JMFA ESG) has announced three additions to its team. Debbie Aldridge has been named executive search director. She will be responsible for leading recruiting efforts to fill senior level positions for financial institutions. Ms. Aldridge was previously recruiting manager for Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Mark Rosenstein
