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The C-Suite in the Age of Machines
As technology continues to redefine industries, the very concept of leadership is being rewritten. The rise of automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making has shifted the focus from managing processes to leading through complexity and change. Organizations are no longer just seeking executives who can deliver results—they need leaders who can balance digital transformation with human
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Seeking Chief Development Officer for the U.S. Naval Institute
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently seeking a chief development officer for the U.S. Naval Institute. The U.S. Naval Institute seeks a development leader of presence and confidence with an authentic passion for the Naval Institute’s mission. The chief development officer will oversee a comprehensive development program, building strong relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation supporters to secure unrestricted,
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.
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
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?
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
The People Side to AI in the Workplace
AI, including generative AI, will automate tasks humans perform today, giving us the capacity to focus on strategic and creative tasks which only humans can do—those that require intuition, experience, empathy and the other attributes which will continue to elude the “smartest” AI is indeed reshaping how businesses operate, but people will remain at the
Boyden Adds to U.K. Office
Boyden has added Toby Lapage-Norris, a well-regarded expert in the energy and industrial recruiting sectors, to its U.K. office as a partner. Mr. Lapage-Norris will play a key role at the firm in recruiting for board, senior executive and functional leader roles in the U.K. and internationally. His work spans across the energy, industrial and
Kincannon & Reed Fills Two Top Positions for Arborgen
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has placed Andrew Baum as president and chief executive officer and John Pait as VP of marketing, sales and product development at ArborGen. Mr. Baum formerly served as CEO of Sembiosys Genetics. Mr. Pait has most recently been SVP for business development and vice president for U.S. markets for
Russam GMS Launches Non-Profit Search Speciality
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has launched a specialist search unit to recruit CEOs and senior executives for charities and not-for-profit organizations. The new service is led by Ian Joseph and Olga Johnson. The firm has just recruited the new CEO for War Child and is in the process of recruiting the
SuccessFactors and BenefitFocus Partner
SuccessFactors and Benefitfocus have teamed to deliver a suite of cloud-based benefits, HR and talent management solutions. The combination gives employers an end-to-end human capital management (HCM) solution. “SuccessFactors and Benefitfocus share a common philosophy – that HCM technology must go beyond basic automation and solve real, advanced business needs,” said Mercedes Ellison, VP of
Indeed Opens Headquarters in Dublin
Indeed, a search engine for jobs, has opened its new EMEA headquarters in Dublin and plans to hire 50 new employees in the coming year. Indeed’s EMEA headquarters will bring its sales and customer support functions closer to the company’s expanding international client base. “Dublin has proved itself as an ideal location for high-growth technology
New Millennium Group Grows New York Office
Recruiting firm the New Millennium Group has added Christopher Tors to its New York office as head of commodities and FX recruitment. Mr. Tors formerly served as president of Sasqua Group. His Wall Street career spans 15 years at Goldman Sachs, five years at AIG, and two years at UBS. New Millennium is an executive
Spencer Stuart Taps CEO for Callaway Golf
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Chip Brewer as president and chief executive officer of Callaway Golf Company. Mr. Brewer has been with Adams Golf since 1998 and served as its president and CEO since 2002. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
DHR Opens Paris Office
DHR International has opened an office in Paris with the additions of Serge Lamielle as managing director and Pascal Daoglio as executive vice president. Both join from Neumann International, a search firm focused on the European market. They specialize respectively in the technology and industrial, and consumer, retail, and technology recruiting sectors “I am very
Stanton Chase Joins Forces with EMLC in Middle East
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International’s Middle East operations and Emerging Marketing Leadership Center (EMLC) have partnered to focus on leadership risk issues in the region. The alliance will provide services focused on resolving leadership risk issues from leadership risk analysis and planning, through leadership acquisition and assessment, and straight on to leadership development and
Inside Edge Legal Adds Three New Recruiters
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has appointed Lindsey Koch as a recruiter in the Los Angeles office, Shannon Murphy as a recruiter in the New York office and Elizabeth Smith as a recruiter in the Boston office. Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader,
Sanford Rose San Diego Hires Former CTPartners Consultant
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has named Terryl Holzinger as a principal. Most recently, Ms. Holzinger was a director in CTPartners’ life sciences and healthcare practice. In this role she served primarily biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device clients. She has placed CEOs, COOs, and senior general management executives responsible for key operations and functions.
Korn Ferry Posts Flat Revenue
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $194.6 million for the third quarter fiscal 2012, a small increase compared to $194.1 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income of $11.7 million, or 25 cents a share, compared with $13.98 million, or 30 cents per share, last year. North American revenues were up five percent,
Executives Project Second Quarter Hiring Plans
Seventeen percent of executives plan to add full-time, professional-level staff in the second three months of 2012, according to the Robert Half Professional Employment Report. Eight percent foresee declines in staff while 72 percent of hiring executives anticipate no changes to their staffing levels. Eighty-two percent of executives reported they are somewhat or very confident
Buller Group Awarded GSA Contract
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract to provide human resource services and EEO services to the federal government. GSA is responsible for government contracts that provide streamlined purchases for government entities. “The Buller Group will now be able to directly support
DavenportMajor Fills Post for Leap Wireless
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Robert A. Strickland as executive vice president and chief technical officer at Leap Wireless. From 2006 to 2010 Mr. Strickland was senior vice president and chief information officer at T-Mobile USA. Leap Wireless International is a provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Reilly Partners Names New Managing Director
Executive search firm Reilly Partners has appointed Sue Hendrickson as a managing director. Ms. Hendrickson, with over 10 years of search expertise in consumer-facing industries, most recently served as principal in the global consumer practice at Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to that, she gained executive search/ HR experience at A.T. Kearney and Grant Thronton. "Sue
IIC Partners Adds Delta Top Talent of Mexico City
IIC Partners has added Delta Top Talent of Mexico City as its newest member. Delta Top Talent serves the technology, industrial, consumer & retail and life sciences, as well as education and mining sectors. “Mexico is undoubtedly the gateway for the USA and Canada, and Latin America. It is currently enjoying exciting growth across many
Online Labor Demand Rises in February
Online advertised vacancies rose 39,900 in February to 4,423,300, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The February rise follows gains in December 2011 and January 2012. “In a positive sign the Supply/Demand rate dipped below the 3.0 level for the first time since November 2008,” said June Shelp, vice president
Headhunting Sector Up in 2011
The executive search industry experienced continued momentum in 2011 with a nine percent yearly increase according to data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). “It is encouraging to see how strongly the search industry has come back from the deep recession of 2009, and that clients continue to actively employ executive search
RSR Partners Names Head of Sports Industry Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Joseph A. Bailey as managing director and head of the firm's sports industry practice. Mr. Bailey, who has extensive experience in the global sports industry as a leader and recruiter, was a CEO of the NFL Miami Dolphins franchise, deputy
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Data I/O Corporation
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Data I/O Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Frederick R. Hume, the company's current president and CEO, announced his plans to retire on or before the end of the year. Data I/O Corporation provides manual and automated device programming systems. Korn/Ferry International, based
Ochre House Acquires Taaheed and Carmichael Fisher
Ochre House, a U.K.-based recruitment process outsourcing specialist, has acquired TAAHEED and Carmichael Fisher to expand its global RPO capability in the Middle East and North Africa. TAAHEED, based in Dubai, provides project recruitment and RPO to local and international businesses across the Middle East and North Africa. Carmichael Fisher is an international executive search
Haston/Williams Adds Executive Search Partner
HastonWilliams has appointed Steve Sossamon as an executive search partner. Mr. Sossamon has been conducting executive and agency search for over six years at the senior management level in a variety of functional areas, including finance, accounting, financial advisory, human resources and information technology. He formerly served as an executive recruiter with Lucas Group. “Steve
Eric Salmon & Partners Opens in Shanghai
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has opened a new office in Shanghai to cover the Greater China market. The firm now has seven offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Paris, Rome and Shanghai. Founded in 1990 by Eric Salmon the firm provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
JobSerf Employment Index Improves in February
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, gained 12 points in February increasing 23.7 points from a year ago. Detroit (+19 percent), Cleveland (+16 percent), Louisville (+16 percent) and Milwaukee (+15 percent) were the big winners this month. Houston (+11 percent), Philadelphia (+12 percent) and Washington, D.C. (+10 percent) also had double-digit
McDermott & Bull Places Sales Exec at Silverado
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Craig Eberhard as vice president of sales at Silverado Senior Living in Irvine, California. “Craig is a successful executive with over 20 years sales management experience in high performing healthcare and life science companies. Craig will help Silverado accelerate and drive profitable, top-line growth aligned with their strategic
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds Industrial/Natural Resources Veteran
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added to its industrial/natural resources sector with the appointment of Paul Stohr as executive director. He will be based in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Mr. Stohr’s expertise within the industrial and natural resources sector includes serving as senior director of energy solutions business at Cummins, Inc. "Increased
Harvey Nash Expands Global Technology and Telecommunications Practice
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has added Chris Jenkins to its global technology and telecommunications executive search practice. Mr. Jenkins joins Harvey Nash with over 20 years experience of executive search in the telecoms and technology sectors, having worked in both the U.K. and the U.S., with both
Accelent Recruits President and CEO for Codero Hosting
Accelent, Inc. has placed Emil Sayegh as president and chief executive of Codero Hosting. Mr. Sayegh previously led and expanded successful cloud computing and hosting businesses for HP and Rackspace Inc. Codero Hosting delivers dedicated, managed, and cloud hybrid hosting solutions on-demand for businesses of all sizes on a global basis. Accelent is an executive
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Flat Revenues; Transformation of Core Business Seen as Failure
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, the same as a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 4.3 percent in the Americas, but declined 5.8 percent in Europe (a decline of approximately six percent on a constant currency basis), and 3.6
DirectEmployers Forms Foundation to Improve Job Search and Career Tools
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has launched DirectEmployers Foundation, an ongoing mission to provide easy accessibility to job seekers and free listing options to employers. The Foundation is comprised of top user experience engineers and developers who share the same ideals and a strong commitment to open-source technology development.
