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Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13.9 Percent Q2 Revenue Increase
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles / (NASDAQ:HSII) has posted second quarter revenues of $317.2 million, a 13.9 percent increase from the same period a year ago. The revenue increase was driven by year-over-year growth in each of the company’s lines of business — Executive Search, On-Demand Talent, and Heidrick Consulting. The
AGB Search Recruits 12th President for Saint Leo University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has assisted in the recruitment of Jim Burkee as the 12th president of Saint Leo University, following the retirement of Dr. Edward Dadez in February. Senior executive search consultant Sally Mason and executive search consultant Larry Ladd led the assignment. More than 300 candidates from across the nation applied. Finalists
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.
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
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?
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
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
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
Here’s How PE Firms Can Reduce Talent Churn and Produce Better Leaders
Participants in the ninth annual PE leadership survey conducted by AlixPartners generally agree that the most important thing they can do to achieve the financial results they demand is to pay attention to leadership and talent. For PE firms, which prioritize C-suite leadership, and portcos, which emphasize talent at all levels, “the quality of leadership and succession
PeopleAnswers Partners with BJ’s Wholesale Club
PeopleAnswers has signed a new agreement in which BJ's Wholesale Club will use the PeopleAnswers' HR solution to help select team members in all locations across 15 eastern states while bringing efficiencies to the hiring process. BJ's uses the PeopleAnswers pre-employment assessment software as a tool for identifying, selecting and hiring candidates for hourly positions
Morgan Samuels Completes Search for BAE Systems
Morgan Samuels, an L.A.-based human capital consulting firm, has placed Peder Junck as vice president and chief technologist for BAE Systems’ intelligence and security sector. “Peder is a tremendous addition to BAE’s executive team,” said Martin Hewett, who led the search for Morgan Samuels, as the firm’s practice leader for aerospace and defense. “He brings
AIMS International Expands to the Republic of Korea
AIMS International has added Korean executive search firm Promatch Korea Inc. to its network. For over five years, Promatch Korea has specialized in the semiconductor, semiconductor-equipment, IT, and BT industry fields. With 350 consultants in 90 offices in over 50 countries, AIMS International is a global search organization of independently owned and managed executive search
HR.com Elects Volt Workforce Solutions Exec to Board
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange Program has elected Jerome Gerber to its board of advertisers. Mr. Gerber is the vice president of client solutions at Volt Workforce Solutions. Tom Daley, Volt president, said: “With more than 20 years human resources expertise, Jerome is a well-respected thought leader in the
Nosal Partners Grows Columbus Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has named Caryn Avante as a client partner in Columbus, where she will conduct senior-level assignments across a broad range of industries. She has over 10 years of experience placing senior leaders across functional areas in the advanced technology, clean technology, life sciences and industrial sectors. Ms. Avante was formerly
Morgan Samuels Completes Search For Bae Systems
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Robert P. Frisbie as the new vice president and general manager, defense within the information technology and Cyber Security business at BAE Systems. Mr. Frisbie was previously SVP at Mantech Corporation. BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced
DHR Adds to Taipei Office
DHR International has added Charlie Fang as executive vice president in the firm’s Taipei office. Mr. Fang specializes primarily in searches in the advanced technology and industrial sectors. He has been in the executive search profession since 2000 and has conducted general management and senior-level functional searches across sales and marketing, R&D and manufacturing, business
Lucas Group Names GM for HR Practice
Search firm Lucas Group has promoted Aram Lulla to general manager of the human resources practice group. Mr. Lulla previously served as managing partner of the firm's Chicago office and national practice group leader for human resources. “Aram brings an intelligent and personable approach to this key position, and his expertise in the HR recruiting
Fairfield Partners Places VP Sales at Tea Forte
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Barry Octigan as vice president of sales for premium tea maker Tea Forte. Mr. Octigan was previously the VP of sales for Deep River Snacks. Tea Forte’s products are available in high end hotels and restaurants (Four Seasons,
BraveNewTalent Hires HR Professional
BraveNewTalent, a career social network that helps people and employers engage and build relationships leading to employment and career development, has hired HR and talent industry professional Master Burnett as director of strategy. Mr. Burnett will head up global strategy for the firm and have a U.S. operations role. He has over 10 years’ experience
Paychex Posts Seven Percent Revenue Gain
Paychex, Inc./(NASDAQ:PAYX) has reported second quarter revenues of $545.7 million., a seven percent rise from the previous year. Revenue from the payroll service segment was up five percent to $371.7 million, while revenue from the human resource services jumped 12 percent to $163.3 million. The company recorded net income of $140.4 million, or 39 cents
Employer Hiring Plans Remain Flat
After an initial pickup in hiring projections from Q4 2010 to the first quarter of 2011, employer hiring plans were largely flat in the remaining three quarters of 2011 and are showing some indications of slowing in the Q1 2012, according to BNA's quarterly employment survey. Just over one in five surveyed employers (21 percent)
Towers Watson Announces Latest Release of Talent|Reward Software
Towers Watson, a global professional services company, has launched Talent|REWARD v7, the newest version of the company’s software that helps organizations deliver comprehensive talent management and reward programs. This latest solution provides a broad range of capabilities for organizations looking to improve business results through better management of HR processes and their employees; it was
Gerard Daniels Adds Managing Consultant
Executive search firm Gerard Daniels has added Kevin Bishop as a managing consultant. Mr. Bishop currently served as group head of resourcing, talent and development at Anglo American. Prior to that, he was group head of resourcing with oil and gas giant BG Group. Andrew Mann, managing director of Gerard Daniels U.K., said: “I am
Kimberly-Clark Deploys Worday
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has launched a global deployment of Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) for 57,000 workers in 60 countries. “Kimberly-Clark's initiative to understand and optimize talent across 60 countries — a huge effort for any large, multinational company — is just one example of what makes it an exceptional company and employer,” said Dave Duffield,
B.E. Smith Finds New CEO for Hannibal Regional Hospital
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Lynn Olson as the new chief executive officer of Hannibal Regional Hospital located in Hannibal, Missouri. Mr. Olson previously served as CEO of Sanford Worthington Medical. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
CTPartners Adds Partner in Chile
CTPartners has added Lucy Krell as a partner in Santiago, Chile. Ms. Krell possesses 14 years of experience in executive search for top management positions in diverse industry sectors such as financial services, retail & consumer goods, telecommunications and industrial, including local, regional and global companies. She joins CTPartners from Heidrick & Struggles where she
Salesforce.com Acquires Rypple
Salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rypple, a cloud-based social performance management company. The acquisition signifies salesforce.com's entry into the human capital management (HCM) market for the social enterprise. Salesforce.com plans to re-launch Rypple as Successforce and create a new HCM business unit, which will be run
Lonergan Partners Places CFO at Xtime
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Christine Munson as chief financial officer of Xtime. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Ms. Munson was previously CFO for Active Video Networks. Xtime is a provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for automotive service departments in North America. “Christine brings over 20 years’ of
The Judge Group Appoints President
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has named Brian T. Anderson as president of The Judge Group, North America. Mr. Anderson, a member of The Judge Group’s executive team since 2004, is an established leader in the firm and has played a key role in its continuous growth and development. In his previous position,
Ulitmate Software Chosen by Explorer Pipeline
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has been selected by Explorer Pipeline, a provider of fuel transportation, for its UltiPro platform for its human capital management needs. Angel Stacy, director of human resources for Explorer Pipeline, commented: “The quality of our data has vastly improved — including
Major, Lindsey & Africa Adds to Boston Office
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Nancy B. Reiner as a managing director in its Boston office. Ms. Reiner will focus on permanent in-house placements for corporate legal departments and through MLA's affiliate, Inside Edge Legal, provide interim help with experienced and sophisticated contract attorneys. She previously was a partner (and associate) at
The Conference Board Launches the Human Capital Exchange
The Conference Board has launched The Conference Board Human Capital Exchange, a web portal designed to be the first stop resource for all human capital professionals around the world looking for information on the field. The portal will offer a single repository for research, data and analysis, thought leadership, and cutting-edge insights across the entire
Cook Associaties Places CTO and COO at Cyrusone
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Kevin Timmons as chief technical officer and Michael Duckett as chief operating officer at CyrusOne, the data center solutions unit of Cincinnati Bell. The searches were co-led by Colleen Hulce, managing director and Seth Harris, executive vice president and managing director. Mr. Timmons is an industry veteran with
HireRight Expands Senior Staff
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has named Brian Pierson its chief operations officer. Leveraging more than 20 years of global operations, information technology, manufacturing, strategy, and management experience, Mr. Pierson will lead worldwide service delivery functions across the complete HireRight solution offering. He joins HireRight with extensive operational and executive leadership
SelectMinds Integrates Technology with Taleo
SelectMinds, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) networking and referral technologies, has announced the integration of its TalentVine social recruiting solution with Taleo’s applicant tracking system. The integration of SelectMinds' TalentVine will deliver enterprise social recruiting solutions to help corporate HR find and hire quality talent faster and more cost-effectively. As a Taleo Passport Partner, SelectMinds
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Practices
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Patrice W.L. Young to its global life sciences and healthcare practices as a partner based in the firm's Boston office. She will also collaborate with the firm's private equity team. Ms. Young focuses on domestic and international searches for senior executive and managerial roles within the biotechnology, medical
Manpower Employment Outlook Reports Best Hiring Outlook since 2008
U.S. employers expect hiring to increase slightly in the first quarter, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released by ManpowerGroup. When seasonal variations are removed from the survey results, the Net Employment Outlook for Quarter 1 2012 is plus-nine percent, an increase from the plus-seven percent Outlook during Quarter 4 2011, and stable
Kenexa Expands Operations in Canada
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, is expanding its recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) operations with the opening of a Center of Excellence facility in Cary, N.C. The new facility adds 45 jobs to the area and supports Kenexa's clients throughout North America. The Center of Excellence in Cary will include
JobVite Appoints Finance and Marketing Chiefs
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has appointed John Winkenbach as the company's chief financial officer and Kimberley Kasper as chief marketing officer. Mr. Winkenbach will oversee Jobvite's finance, accounting, human resources and legal departments. Ms. Kasper will be responsible for all aspects of corporate marketing, including branding, messaging, corporate communications and demand generation.
Heidrick & Struggles Names Managing Partner of Leadership Consulting
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Eric Olson to the role of global practice managing partner of leadership consulting. Mr. Olson joins Heidrick & Struggles from Oliver Wyman Leadership Development, where he led their European consulting operations. "Eric possesses a rare combination of functional experience, client focus and a true passion
