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AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
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.
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
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?
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Hightech Partners Adds to Search Staff
Hightech Partners (HTP Group) has expanded with the addition of Marc Herlant as a partner. “The lasting experience in the management consulting industry, the strategic approach combined with his curiosity and the dedication to create value for the clients that Marc brings will be a major asset to our group,” said Raffaele Jacovelli and Bert Vermeiren, managing
Why CHROs Are Playing a More Active Role in CEO Succession
Boards see the benefits of involving the CHRO, with their people skills and intimate knowledge of the company’s talent pool, not to mention the crucial role they play in broader C-suite succession planning and as a conduit to conversations around the top table. The CHRO is central to building leadership pipelines and ensuring smooth executive
JM Search Recruits CFO for Frontier Co-op
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has placed Joshua Vogeler as the new CFO of Frontier Co-op, a wholesale supplier of organic herbs, spices, and related products. Phil Menzel and Matt Duncan led the assignment. “We look forward to seeing Josh and the Frontier Co-op’s team’s continued
Caldwell Posts 29.6 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q2 revenues of $23.2 million (Canadian), an increase of 29.6 percent from the same period a year ago. “Our second quarter results reflect strong year-over-year growth at Caldwell, with an increase in professional fees of 35 percent and continued stability at IQTalent,” said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. “Except for a planned, strategic investment this
WittKieffer Assists Loyola Marymount University in Finding New President
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has assisted in the recruitment of Thomas Poon as the 17th president of Loyola Marymount University (LMU). He will succeed Timothy Law Snyder, beginning in the role on June 1, 2025. Suzanne Teer, Philip Tang, and Alejandra Gillette-Teran led the assignment. Similarly to the last two presidents, Dr. Poon is not a Jesuit. Notably, he is the first person of
Wilton & Bain Expands Search Staff
Wilton & Bain has expanded with the addition of Hannah Robb as partner in the firm’s global professional services practice. She will spearhead the firm’s office of the CFO offering, driving the expansion of global services that support clients across the full lifecycle—including origination, client development and management, executive appointments, and full-scale team lifts. “Wilton &
The AI Operating Partner: The Latest PE Portfolio Value Creation Role?
Technology operating partners have driven digital transformation and ensured technology investments deliver value. However, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a need for specialized expertise, according to a new report from Korn Ferry’s Maneesh Dube and Yasmine Nejdawi. “Concerns that traditional tech-focused leaders may lack the depth to maximize AI’s potential have led
NU Advisory Partners Recruits COO and CFO for Legends
NU Advisory Partners has placed Brett Parker has been appointed chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the combined Legends and ASM Global business. “Brett brings exceptional experience in finance and operations, further enhancing our leadership team to deliver the best for our partners and their fans and guests,” said Dan Levy, CEO. “His track record
Cowen Partners Places CEO at Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kenyahda Cahoon as the new CEO of Signal Financial Federal Credit Union. He succeeds Francois Verleysen, who served as president and CEO of Signal Financial since 2014. Mr. Verleysen retired from the organization in January 2025. “On behalf of the board of directors, we welcome
Rudish Health Assists bioXcellerator with Chief Revenue Officer Search
Boca Raton, FL-headquartered healthcare advisory and talent leadership firm Rudish Health has helped to recruit Beverly Tanabe as the new chief revenue officer bioXcellerator in Scottsdale, AZ. Nicole E. Brown, Laura Yancone, and Asmita Shah led the assignment. Ms. Tanabe is a dedicated, passionate, results-driven executive with successful track record of 15 years driving all revenue-generating elements to
H.I. Executive Consulting Opens New Office in Tokyo
Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has strengthened its presence across the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The firm has appointed George Johnson as a partner to lead the office. The expansion builds upon the firm’s presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Sydney, reflecting HIEC’s commitment to providing
How PE Firms Are Evolving In 2025
Private equity is experiencing a shakeout, where scale and specialization are becoming defining factors for success. The industry is seeing capital consolidate among top firms, making it increasingly difficult for mid-sized and emerging managers to raise funds. Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Report 2025 highlights that “capital will continue to consolidate in the hands
RH Perry & Associates Assists SUNY Adirondack with President Search
RH Perry & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Anastasia L. Urtz as the eighth president to lead SUNY Adirondack. Senior consultants George Santiago and Joanne Bashford led the assignment. The State University of New York board of trustees recently voted for Ms. Urtz appointment. She will assume the presidency this summer following the retirement of
McDermott + Bull Recruits CEO for Direct Relief
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Amy Weaver as the new CEO of Direct Relief, a non-profit organization ranked fifth on Forbes’ List of Top 100 Charities dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by poverty and emergencies worldwide. This search was led by McDermott + bull co-founder and managing partner Chris Bull, partner Sue Waterbury, and directors
CIO Partners Assists University of Vermont with CIO Search
CIO Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Kellie Campbell as chief information officer of the University of Vermont (UVM). Executive director Barry Cressley led assignment. “This is an exciting time to bring an energetic and collaborative new leader to UVM, especially with new technologies rapidly emerging and important IT projects underway on campus,” said interim president Patricia Prelock.
Ward Howell International Adds Waverly Partners to Network
Ward Howell International has added Waverly Partners as a member firm. “This strategic alignment significantly expands Ward Howell’s service offerings and market presence within the non-profit, chamber of commerce and economic development industries while providing Waverly Partners’ clients with additional board advisory and management appraisal services,” said Heidi Milosovic, a founding member of Waverly Partners. “With
The Key to Personal Success for C-Level Executives
For C-suite leaders, it’s widely accepted that assembling a high-performing team is fundamental to a company’s success. While this is true, a more nuanced and often overlooked perspective is how team building directly impacts a leader’s personal career trajectory and professional goals, according to a new article from Wray Executive Search’s Ray Kelley. “The reality
The Christopher Group Retained by Blistex
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by Blistex to lead in its search for their head of HR. Nat Schiffer and Carrie Longmire are leading the assignment. “We are honored to be selected to lead the head of HR search for Blistex, a company with a rich legacy of innovation and
TurnkeyZRG Assists Southern Methodist University with Director of Athletics Search
TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Damon Evans as the new director of athletics for Southern Methodist University (SMU). Chad Chatlos, managing director, college & coaching practice, led the search. “Our goal was to find a leader who shared our vision for the future of SMU Athletics – one of continued and even greater national prominence,” said
Berwick Partners Leading Artistic Director Search for the Royal Academy of Arts
Birmingham, England-based Berwick Partners, a division of Odgers Berndtson, was recently retained by the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) to lead in its search for an artistic director. The process is being handled by Sarah Lowndes Jones and William Pringle. The artistic director will lead the artistic vision and direction of the RA, shaping its exhibitions, programming,
IIC Partners Adds Belgian Search Firm Geleyte, Rasson & Partners to Network
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has expanded its presence in the Belgian market through the addition of Geleyte, Rasson & Partners. The firm, headquartered in Brussels, expands IIC Partners’ capabilities in Belgium and across Europe. “We are thrilled to welcome Geleyte, Rasson & Partners to IIC Partners and re-establish our presence in Brussels, the strategic hub
Chief Human Resource Officers in Private Equity Funded Companies
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment—where markets and customer needs are constantly evolving—the CHRO plays a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of private equity-backed companies. The top HR officer is at the vortex, with the CEO, in defining and cultivating the culture and driving the talent agenda so critical to
Vaco Holdings Unveils New Brand Identity Highspring
Vaco Holdings, a provider of consulting, managed services, and talent solutions, has undergone a brand transformation to Highspring, uniting its businesses to deliver seamless, integrated services to clients on a global scale. “Highspring represents more than a name change—it’s a commitment to helping businesses achieve real outcomes through an agile, integrated approach,” said Brian Waller,
Myers McRae Leading Florida A&M President Search
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting is currently leading the search for Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s 13th president. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas are leading the assignment. The search committee has a goal to have a new university president in place by summer 2025. The search is chaired by Deveron Gibbons, vice chair of the Florida A&M board
The Energists Fills Senior Business Development Role for GOWell International
Houston-based The Energists has assisted in the recruitment of Chris Morgan as global vice president of business development at GOWell International. Jerry Kurinsky led the search along with Dipika Patel and Jon Hill. “We are pleased to announce the addition of Chris Morgan to GOWell, to lead our business development organization,” the company said. “Chris is a
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Seeking New CEO for the Spokane International Airport
ADK Consulting & Executive Search was recently retained by the Spokane International Airport to lead in its search for a new CEO. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, is leading the assignment. The Spokane Airport Board seeks an innovative, forward-thinking CEO who will be a champion for growth and development of the region, Spokane International, Felts
Ezekia Partners with Findex Interim
In today’s fast-paced and constantly shifting business environment, interim talent has become an essential strategic asset. Companies are navigating rapid growth, sudden leadership changes, mergers, digital transformations, and market uncertainty—all of which demand immediate, specialized expertise. Interim executives and consultants offer a unique solution: they can step in quickly, bring deep knowledge to critical projects,
U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors Retains Egon Zehnder to Lead Search for 76th Postmaster General and CEO
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors has retained global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder to lead the search for the 76th postmaster general and chief executive officer. The firm will work closely with the Governors to identify, evaluate, and select a forward-looking and effective leader to guide the Postal Service into its next chapter.
Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.2 Percent
Employment rose by 228,000 in March as the U.S. unemployment rose slightly to 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 7.1 million in March. In March, job gains occurred in healthcare, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment also increased in retail
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO for Memorial Health
Executive recruitment firm Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Mandy Eaton as the new president and CEO of Memorial Health in Springfield, IL. She succeeds Ed Curtis, who previously announced plans to retire after a 50-year career with Memorial. “The board was impressed with Dr. Eaton’s leadership
Klein Hersh Adds Industry Expert
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, an executive search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has expanded with the addition of Neil Ravitz as vice president, healthcare. “We are thrilled to welcome someone of Neil’s caliber to the growing Klein Hersh team,” said Jason Hersh, CEO of Klein Hersh. “Neil’s deep healthcare industry expertise is a tremendous asset
