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CIO Partners Tapped by Reworld Waste to Lead Search for Chief Information Officer
Chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly in demand today due to the accelerating pace of digital transformation across industries. As organizations strive to harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analytics, the CIO has become a critical figure in driving this change. Modern CIOs are no longer just IT
Bullhorn Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has named Mitesh Ashar as chief customer officer. In this strategic position, Mr. Ashar will lead Bullhorn’s global customer experience organization, driving innovation and service across all customer touchpoints. “Mitesh pushed us to make the product better, because he cared deeply about how technology supports real business goals,” said Art Papas, founder and
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
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
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
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
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
Diversified Search Finds CEO for California Dairies
Diversified Search has placed Andrei Mikhalevsky as president and chief executive officer of California Dairies Inc. (CDI), the nation's second largest dairy processing cooperative. Mr. Mikhalevsky joins CDI from Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd., where he is currently managing director of global ingredients and foodservices. This search was led by Diversified's Julie Kanak, managing director in
PWC US and AASONN Join Forces
PwC US has announced a joint business relationship with Aasonn, a global human capital management consulting and technology services company. The allince will help expand the delivery of leading practices in human capital management solutions to organizations worldwide. The relationship with Aasonn complements PwC's experience and thought leadership in key areas such as HR transformation
TMP Worldwide Opens Office in Germany
TMP Worldwide, the global digital recruitment advertising agency, has opened a wholly-owned office in Hamburg, Germany. Jan Anthon has been appointed managing director of TMP Worldwide Germany GmbH and he will be responsible for growing the business in the German market. Mr. Anthon joins TMP from XING, where he was in a new business development
Ultimate Software Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gain
Ultimate Software/(NASDAQ:ULTI), a provider of HR, payroll, and talent management solutions, has posted third quarter revenues of revenues of $67.8 million, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $44 million, a year ago. GAAP net income for the quarter was $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, the same as the third quarter of 2010.
Pedersen & Partners Adds Principal in Warsaw
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Lukasz Urban as principal in Warsaw. In his new role Mr. Urban will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. He previously held a senior position at an international executive search firm in Poland focusing on
CareerBecause.ASIA Launches
CareerBecause.Asia has been created to bring together career opportunities, hiring news and networking for professionals and recruiters across the region. CareerBecause.Asia is a partnership between Tokyo-based Ajisai and London-based BusinessBecause,com, bringing together Ajisai's expertise in Asian recruitment with BusinessBecause.com's track record in online networking, news and jobs for busy young professionals. Olivier LeLann, CEO of
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by UIC
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been chosen by the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to lead the search for its next vice chancellor for research. UIC is one of the top 60 research-funded institutions and a Carnegie Very High Research designated institution, offering top academics, cultural, business and entertainment opportunities. Founded in
Taleo Chosen by Colas Group
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has announced that Colas Group, a leader in road construction, has chosen its Taleo Recruiting solution to power its worldwide recruitment efforts. Colas Group has nearly 70,000 employees throughout more than 800 works centers and 1,400 materials production sites. “We've looked at all the solutions on
Philadelphia, Memphis, D.C., and Pittsburgh Show Increased Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerfEmployment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, fell to 103.5 from October 2011, but is more than 29 points higher than the November 2009 Index. Washington, D.C., which has been the leader in managerial hiring since the Index launched in July 2009, is expected to add 1.26 percent more jobs every year through
Korn Ferry Names Director for Switzerland
Korn/Ferry International has announced that Brigitte Morel-Curran, senior partner within Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting in Chicago, is moving to serve as the country managing director in Switzerland for the firm’s Leadership and Talent Consulting (LTC) business. Ms. Morel-Curran will play a key leadership role in expanding the European LTC business, focusing her consulting activities
Positives Moves Appoints Roddy Gow as U.K. Office Head
Roddy Gow has been appointed as head the U.K. office of executive search firm Positive Moves. Mr. Gow was previously the CEO of Asia House, a non-profit, non-political organization, covering 42 Asian countries. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Roddy to the Positive Moves family,” said Vibhav Dhawan, managing partner of Positive Moves
International Executive Search Federation Adds StratSearch
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added StratSearch Asia as its partner for IESF Philippines. StratSearchAsia, which has been in business since 2003, is a retained executive search company in the Philippines serving global companies and large local conglomerates in sectors that include fast moving consumer goods, retail, media, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics and supply
IIC Partners Adds Three New Board Members
IIC Partners has elected three new board members. Ruth Curran, a partner at MERC Partners in Dublin, will take responsibility for finance. Christoph von Nostitz, managing partner of Ising International Consulting in Munich, will assume responsibility for IIC Partners' research portfolio. Paul Po-Ping Lien, partner and general manager of PCI Executive Search Consultants, Beijing, joins
Human Capital Group Places CMO at Snyder’s-Lance
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited John Konradt as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Mr. Konradt has over 30 years of marketing experience at Pillsbury, Coca-Cola North America and most recently with a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company in a multitude of marketing, sales and general management
Caldwell Partners Posts 10 Percent Revenue Drop
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 fourth quarter revenues of $9.37 million, down 10 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 66 percent of the firm’s fees. "I am pleased by the great effort our team made this year, and by the results we are
The Carter Group Expands Internationally
Executive search firm The Carter Group has added Dr. Ralph Jauss and Maik Richter as partners. Dr. Jauss is based in Hamburg, Germany and will be partner for Northern Europe (DACH Region). He has worked in different management positions for companies in the transport industry, professional services as well as in the financial sector. In
