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Flatiron Search Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at TRUEWERK
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has placed Emily Sly as chief marketing officer of Stride Consumer Partners-backed TRUEWERK in Denver, CO. “We’ve been fortunate to work alongside Stride and TRUEWERK for several years now, helping to assemble an incredibly talented leadership team, and we’re excited to welcome,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “As TRUEWERK continues to
Leathwaite Appoints Non-Executive Director
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite has appointed (John) Duncan Edwards to its board as non-executive director. “Duncan’s appointment to the board comes at an important and exciting time for our company,” said Andrew Wallace, chair and co-founder. “His proven leadership as a CEO through periods of significant growth, together with our ongoing ambitions to expand across North America, make his
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
A Candidate Placed; One Year Into the Job
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area
Right Management Names U.K./Ireland Practice Leader
Right Management has appointed Mark Hodgson as practice leader of talent management for the U.K. and Ireland. Mr. Hodgson is an international organizational and leadership assessment and development professional with experience in the design, management and implementation of organizational development and leadership executive assessment and development solutions within global FTSE & Fortune 100 companies both
MJS Executive Search Completes Search for Seamless
MJS Executive Search has recruited James Hwang as head of customer care, partner relations and operations at Seamless. Mr. Hwang was most recently director, inside sales, for PODS and vice president of contact center operations at Scicom. Seamless is a comprehensive source for local restaurant information and online ordering. MJS Executive Search is a boutique
Monster Integrates BeKnown
Monster has integrated BeKnown, its professional networking app on Facebook, into the Monster site experience across 34 countries in North America, South America, Australia and throughout Europe. Job seekers can use Monster's semantic search technology to find the right jobs and now instantly see how they're already connected to those opportunities through their Facebook and
VMA Group Opens New Office in Birmingham
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has opened a new office in Birmingham. The office will be headed by Francesca Hanikova. The company also has offices in London, Manchester and Brussels, plus two partner offices in Washington and San Diego. Ms. Hanikova joins VMA Group from Wolseley and prior to that she was based in Prague
Spencer Ogden Expands Operations inta Asia
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened its first Asian office in Singapore and assigned Bradley Lewington as its head. Mr. Lewington has eight years of energy recruitment experience and leadership and previously served as founder and managing director of the technical brand of Eximius Group. David Spencer Percival, CEO, said: “The energy market in Asia
Accelent Finds SVP, Product for Networked Insights
Accelent, Inc. has placed Dan Cropsey as senior vice president of product at Networked Insights. Mr. Cropsey was previoulsy SVP of technology and product development for Nielsen Catalina Solutions (NSC), a joint venture between Nielsen and Catalina Marketing. Networked Insights leverages social analytics to make a massive impact on their clients marketing capabilities. Accelent is
UPMO Releases Talent Marketplace
UpMo, the leader in social talent management, has announced the addition of the Talent Marketplace to its social talent engine platform. Recruiters and managers can use the Talent Marketplace to more strategically collaborate, reduce churn and accelerate the pace at which they fill open roles with internal talent. “Companies continue to throw money at external
RSR Partners Adds to Legal and Compliance Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added John Keitt as a managing director and leader of the legal and compliance practice. In addition, he will also be a part of the firm's global sport and board practices. Mr. Keitt has over 25 years of international commercial experience
Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Industrial Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Daren Kemp as global practice managing partner of the industrial practice. Mr. Kemp currently serves as managing partner and chairman of the strategic partners program and partner-in-charge of the Singapore offic. He will be relocating to the London office. "Daren is a highly accomplished leader
Volt Workforce Solutions Becomes Corporate Partner of MSEP
Volt Workforce Solutions, the staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., has become a corporate partner to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). Launched in 2011 by the Defense Department, MSEP encourages employers to demonstrate positive policies toward military spouses. “Volt is proud to achieve the criteria for selection to be a MSEP corporate
Charleston Partners Completes Search for Noble Energy
Executive search firm Charleston Partners has placed Scott Thompson as director, learning and organizational development at Noble Energy. Mr. Thompson previously held global leadership positions at Carbo Ceramics, Natco Group, Hanover, and Schlumberger in the areas of HR, operations, and engineering. The search was managed by Charleston Partners, founding principal Fran Luisi. Noble Energy (NBL)
Korn Ferry Strengthens Paris Office
Korn/Ferry International has named Pascal Gibert as senior client partner in its industrial practice. Based in Paris, Mr. Gibert brings deep knowledge in the industrial market, with a strong focus on board and CFO appointments, as well as proven credentials in assessing senior level leadership teams. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Mr. Gibert was a member
ON Search Partners Adds to Life Sciences Practice
ON Search Partners has added Steve Cornacchia as a partner in its life sciences practice based out of the Washington, D.C. office. He will serve multi-national and emerging biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as other sectors of the life sciences industry. Most recently, Mr. Cornacchia was a partner in the executive search
NGA Forms Partnerships to Extend Its HR SaaS Solution
NorthgateArinso (NGA) has announced two new partnerships to further enhance the job aggregation and resume parsing capabilities of its HR SaaS solution, euHReka. The partnerships will allow euHReka customers to directly publish job requisitions on thousands of job boards connected via Data Frenzy, and to import resumes in a structured format into euHReka, using Daxtra
Charleston Partners Completes Search For Noble Energy
Executive search firm Charleston Partners has placed Scott Thompson as director, learning and organizational development at Noble Energy. The search was managed by Charleston Partners, founding principal Fran Luisi. Mr. Thompson previously held global leadership positions at Carbo Ceramics, Natco Group, Hanover, and Schlumberger in the areas of human resources, operations, and engineering. Noble Energy
The Novo Group Opens St. Louis Office
Recruitment services firm The Novo Group has opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri. Steve Williams joins the company as business development director and will be responsible for growing and cultivating client relationships within St. Louis and surrounding areas. Mr. Williams formerly served as a strategic account executive at Ceridian. “Opening up an office in
The Buffkin Group Places Sales Exec at Transzact
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Tom Miller as the new senior vice president of sales for Transzact. Transzact’s solutions provide shippers of all modes with freight audit and payment, reporting and TMS applications, rate negotiation and savings, contract development, consulting and analysis. The Buffkin Group is an executive search firm offering services
Michael Page International Names Regional Managing Director of North America
Recruitment consultancy Michael Page International has named Richard Vickers as regional managing director of North America. Most recently the regional managing director for Page Personnel Finance and Michael Page Finance in the U.K., Mr. Vickers is returning to North America after having previously been a managing director for Michael Page U.S. from 2006-2008. “Richard has
Pedersen Partners Makes Additions in Czech Republic
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added David Hruska and Daniela Nedvědová as senior consultants in its Czech Republic office. Mr. Hruska brings with him more than a decade of IT and tech sector experience coming directly from Microsoft where he was the server division manager, responsible mainly for IT cloud strategy. Ms. Nedvědová
SilkRoad Secures $35 Million in Funding
SilkRoad, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has completed a $35 million series C financing round. New investors include Keating Capital and NTT Finance. Existing investors including Intel Capital, Crosslink Capital, Foundation Capital, Azure Capital and Tenaya Capital, amongst others, invested in the oversubscribed round. This new funding will support worldwide expansion and product
Sanford Rose San Diego Fills Position for AVIIR
Sanford Rose Associates- San Diego has placed Larry Hansen as chief commercial officer of Aviir Inc. Mr. Hansen joins Aviir after serving most recently as the VP of commercial operations for bioTheranostics, Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego said: “We are extremely proud to have placed Mr. Hansen
Cornerstone OnDemand Posts 52 Percent Q1 Revenue Rise
Talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has posted gross revenue for the first quarter of 2012 of $24.0 million, representing a 52 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same period in 2011. Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $4.9 million, or $(0.10) per share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of
CTPartners Posts 6.3 Percent Revenue Increase
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter 2012 net revenue of $32.4 million, an increase of 6.3 percent from $30.5 million a year ago. An eight percent increase in North America, and $3 million in new revenue from Latin America was partially offset by weakness in EMEA and Asia Pacific. Earnings per fully diluted shares
DHR International Appoints Managing Director in Ann Arbor
DHR International has named Boyd Falconer as managing director in the firm’s new Ann Arbor office. Mr. Falconer becomes a key member of the firm’s global industrial, aerospace & defense, venture capital & private equity, advanced technology, and life sciences practice groups. Prior to joining DHR International, he was a senior member of the Chicago
IESF Adds Morunda KK in Japan as Its Newest Partner
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added Morunda KK as its partner in Japan. Morunda KK is based in Tokyo and is a retained executive search company serving global companies and large local conglomerates for life sciences and pharmaceuticals. “I am delighted to become a Partner of IESF as their excellent global partner network
Work&Partners Retained to Lead Search for Pariveda Solutions
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained by Pariveda Solutions, Inc. to lead in its search for a new principal. Pariveda Solutions is a growing IT consulting company that delivers both strategic consulting services and technical solutions. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for top management consulting organizations, technology firms and corporations.
Furst Group Grows Recruiting Team
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Paul Smallwood and Julie Koziol as vice presidents. Mr. Smallwood was previously senior executive vice president at Cejka Search. Ms. Koziol most recently served as VP of development at National Healing Corporation. Prior to that, she worked for Walgreens from 2005 to 2010. Mr. Smallwood will be
Amrop Opens Office in Angola
Global executive search firm Amrop has opened a new office in Luanda, Angola. Under the management of Amrop’s Lisbon partners, the new office is the group’s third in Africa, after South Africa and Morocco. Maria da Gloria Ribeiro, managing partner, said, “We are very excited to open our doors to Angola. The market is growing
Trabalhoja Launches Cell Phone Service For Brazilian Job Seekers
TrabalhoJa, a division of Assured Labor, has launched its service to connect Brazilians with local job opportunities via cell phone. The new web and mobile phone-based service enables candidates in Brazil to find sales, administration and operations positions in their field. Assured Labor's launch in Brazil follows its launch of job service EmpleoListo in Mexico.
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been selected by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Institute to lead the search for its next chief research information officer. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a primary pediatric hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 950 medical staff members and over 6,800 total employees. Founded in 1997, Harris / IIC
Gilbert Tweed Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has appointed Clinton S. Browning as a managing director in the firm’s financial services and insurance practice and to lead its sports industry slate of offerings. Mr. Browning has conducted senior-level executive search and consulting assignments for clients across a broad range of industries including insurance, financial services, banking,
