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ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits Airport Director for Addison Airport
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has recruited Jaime Edrosa as airport director of Addison Airport (ADS), one of the largest general aviation airports in the United States. Senior project manager Kenneth Gwyn led the search team. “Jaime Edrosa’s broad experience across airport operations, construction, and security, paired with his collaborative leadership style, makes him an outstanding fit to
Dexian Acquires Conga Technologies to Boost AI and Workplace Solutions
Dexian, a global provider of talent and technology solutions, has acquired Conga Technologies, an innovator in AI-powered managed services used by technology enterprises in search, cloud, storage, social networking, semiconductor, and enterprise software (SaaS) solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not included. The acquisition along with the formation of its new ByteMethod.ai subsidiary is part
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.
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
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?
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
June Hiring Cools While Unemployment Holds at 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 57,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment rate stood 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, changed little in June. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs. The
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Adapting to Today’s Evolving Search Market
In 2023, TRANSEARCH International navigated the challenges of the market with resilience, maintaining revenue levels in comparison to 2022. “Our commitment to adapt and innovate has been the cornerstone of our success, ensuring that we remain well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the market at large,” said Celeste Whatley, CEO of TRANSEARCH,
IHRIM Elects Three Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Jeremy Ames, Damon Lovett and Bob Lupp to its board of directors. Mr. Ames is president and founder of Gaucho Group, a consulting firm that focuses on the management and development of human resource information systems (HRIS). Mr. Lovett currently serves as HR systems consultant
Boyden Boosts Search Team in San Franciso
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard, Michael Reid and Martie Bond as managing partners in its San Francisco office. Mr. Pritchard has 10 years of senior executive recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics and medical device industries, and over 20 years of line management and leadership experience in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Pacific
Market Ready RX Launches FivebyFive Executive Search
Market Ready Rx, a marketing firm dedicated to helping In-vitro diagnostic companies commercialize products, has expanded its services through the creation of a new division, FivebyFive Executive Search. FivebyFive will support Market Ready Rx clients by providing executive services placing high caliber professionals. “The addition of executive search services to Market Ready Rx for the
MaxHire Recruiting Software Adds Enterprise-Class Financials
MaxHire Solutions Inc., a provider of recruiting software, has announced the addition of MaxHire Financials. MaxHire Financials will provide enterprise-class commission calculations, payroll, invoicing, timesheets and expense reporting built into the MaxHire recruiting software. “We're excited to provide MaxHire customers with complete end-to-end automation with the addition of MaxHire Financials,” said Peter Blitz, CEO of
Fortune 500 Companies Launch .JOBS Career Microsites
Over 400 of the Fortune 500 have launched .JOBS Career Microsites, according to DirectEmployers Association, providers of over 1,000 career microsites. Career microsites are highly specialized sites that allow an employer to list jobs targeting specific job seeker searches. Each month, job seekers perform over 200 million searches for jobs using search engines like Google
Warren Partners Assigns Head of Scotland Operations
Executive search boutique Warren Partners has opened an Edinburgh office and named Charles McGarry to head its operations in Scotland as well as expand its board services practice. Mr. McGarry comes to the firm following 23 years with Fletcher Jones, most recently as a director. He has worked with FTSE 100 and 250 companies, financial
Pedersen & Partners Opens New Offices and China and Indonesia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Shanghai and Jakarta. Gautier Vasseur, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ expansion to Greater China, will be leading the operations of the new Shanghai office while Michael Al-Nassir, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ South East Asian expansion, will be overseeing the opening
JDG Associates Selected by BRMI Consulting
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by BRMi Consulting to identify a senior director. BRMi is a growing consulting firm that focuses on delivering management consulting services to government agencies and is committed to continuously improving and innovating to deliver the best outcomes for its clients. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia,
JBCHoldings Acquires Executive Search Firm Janou Pakter
New York-based JBCHoldings LLC (JBC), a Riveria Investment Group portfolio company, has acquired executive search firm Janou Pakter (JP). Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in New York and founded in 1985, Janou Pakter focuses on servicing the fashion and retail market. JBC is the holding company for JBCStyle, JBCConnect and
Martin Partners CFO at CSI Heat
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Scott Sannes as chief financial officer at Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI Heat). CSI Heat is a global leader in thermal steam maintenance systems for critical process applications. Prior to joining CSI Heat, Mr. Sannes was CFO at Polyester Fibers, Inc. Headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to
JobVite Adds Former Taleo Exec
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has named Kevin Nanney as vice president of product. Mr. Nanney will lead product strategy and design for the innovation leader in the multi-billion dollar online recruitment market. He most recently served as vice president of product management at Taleo, a talent management provider. In that role, he
eQuest Expands Its Asia Job Board Network
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has expanded its Asia Job Board Network by adding over 200 career site destinations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Called “Asia Direct,” the expanded network helps employers streamline the process of posting jobs for what
Diversified Search Adds to Not-For-Profit Practice
Diversified Search has announced that Kevin Chase has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a managing director in its not-for-profit practice. Mr. Chase has a broad range of experience in retained executive search with a focus on CEO, board and director level searches for non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors, including public health,
Boyden Names CFO
Boyden has promoted Lydia Reitano promoted to chief financial officer, corporate secretary and treasurer. In addition, Dana Rutty has been appointed assistant corporate secretary. Ms. Reitano, who previously served as Boyden's VP of finance, will now oversee all financial activities of Boyden. "Lydia brings superior financial acumen and an impressive record of successful strategic and
U.K. Job Site Adzuna Raises 500K in Funding
Adzuna, the next-generation job search engine, has raised £500,000 investment financing from Index Ventures, The Accelerator Group and existing investors including Passion Capital. The latest funding follows a seed round last year. Launched in July 2011, Adzuna classifieds aims to become the world's leading search engine for classifieds, bringing together all the ads and connecting
TweetMyJOBS Partners with the City of Atlanta
Job board TweetMyJOBS and the City of Atlanta have formed a public-private partnership focused on connecting local businesses with city residents seeking employment across all industries at all levels of employment, from entry level to C-suite positions. The City of Atlanta Jobs Platform supports the Hire Atlanta initiative and is easy to use, free and
Lucas Group Names Managing Partner in West Coast Division
Search firm Lucas Group has promoted Daniel Chang as managing partner for the manufacturing practice group's West Coast division. Mr. Chang was the executive senior partner in the company's military transition division, where he has served as a recruiter since 2006. “Daniel has a remarkable work ethic and recruiting background,” said Charlie Wilgus, general manager
Clark Langdon Finds CEO for PDX’s Bioenergy Division
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has placed John King as chief executive officer of PDX's Bioenergy division. PDX is a provider of energy efficient solutions to strategic industrial applications using the unique patented PDX reactor and atomizing technology improving output and reducing the use of natural resources. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more
Jobscience Adds New Marketing and Sales Execs
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has appointed Erin Jacobs as vice president of marketing and Jason Gasper as vice president of sales. Ms. Jacobs brings 15 years experience leveraging cost-effective marketing tactics to find prospects and nurture customer relationships. She has been a vital marketing leader for cloud companies such as Mindjet, SlideRocket and Demandbase.
The Creative Group and AIGA Create Career Development Program
The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service for interactive, design and marketing professionals, has partnered with AIGA, the world's largest and most influential design organization, on a nationwide career development program for in-house designers. The new program is called “INitiative: INsights to help INhouse design teams thrive,” and it was developed to help in-house designers
Korn Ferry Adds New Head of Sports Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jed Hughes as global sector head of the firm’s sports practice; he will be based in New York. Mr. Hughes joins Korn/Ferry from Spencer Stuart, where he led that firm’s sports practice for over 12 years and served as a member of the board and CEO practice. "Professional sports is a
Boyden Grows San Francisco Office
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard as the new managing director of its San Francisco office. Prior to joining Boyden, Mr. Pritchard was executive vice president at Strawn Arnold Ashpitz Groover, Ltd, a healthcare focused executive search firm. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries.
Futurestep Names Global Practice Leader
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Neil Griffiths as global practice leader for its talent communications and employer branding practice. Mr. Griffiths will build and develop the go-to-market proposition for the global talent communication and employer branding practice. He joins Futurestep from talent and resourcing competitor Alexander Mann Solutions
3P Consultants Places Managing Director at Premium Technologies
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Atulya Gupta as managing director of Premium Transmission Limited. Mr. Gupta was previously a managing director at with Sona BLW Praezisionschmeide. Premium Transmission Limited manufactures gearboxes, geared motors, fluid couplings, gear lube oil and other speed reducer drives. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the
Options Group Launches HR Squared Consultants
Global recruiting firm Options Group has opened a new business, hR-Squared Consultants, focused on providing human capital solutions, client-tailored strategic studies, and quantitative products to the financial services industry. hR-Squared Consultants will operate as a separate division of Options Group and is expected to complement the firm's core search business by serving the broader HR
IRC ADDS MUMBAI-BASED FRUCTUS CONSULTANTS
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Mumbai-based Fructus Consultants as its first new member firm. Fructus Consultants (IRC India) is a global boutique executive search firm, based in Mumbai with branches in Bangalore and Chennai. “We’re delighted to start 2012 by welcoming Fructus Consultants to our expanding global alliance,” said Sylvia MacArthur, president
Allen Austin Completes Search for Houston Community College System
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has Belinda Brockman as the new director of internal audit for Houston Community College System. Ms. Brockman previously served as manager of IT security and internal control at Universal American Corp (UAC). Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S.
eQuest Extends Partnership with Taleo
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has extended and expanded its strategic partnership with Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions. The new multi-year agreement enables Taleo customers broader job posting services and support including 24/7 global support, online training, formation of an eQuest-Taleo User Group, and free, unlimited
Furst Group Adds Talent Management VP
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Joe Mazzenga as vice president. Mr. Mazzenga has a background as a consultant in building effective executive teams through leadership assessment and development; executive team performance; talent management; succession planning; and talent alignment amid organizational and cultural change. He was most recently with Aon Hewitt as senior
CTPartners Expands In Latin America
CTPartners has named Ana Cláudia Reis as a partner in Latin America. As a member of the firm’s global technology, media & telecom, professional services and chief information officer practices, Ms. Reis focuses on filling senior management positions for large national and multinational clients. She is based in São Paulo. She previously served as an
TillmanCarlson Recruits COO for Empower Software Solutions
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Jim Hoefflin as president and chief operating officer for Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a Lake Capital company. Mr. Hoefflin joins Empower from Hanson Dodge Creative where he served as a partner and COO. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Empower Software Solutions is a national provider of innovative and state-of-the-art
