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BoardWalk Consulting Recruits COO for Deep South Today
Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Hollis R. Towns as the first chief operating officer of Deep South Today. Founder Sam Pettway, director Cynthia Moreland, and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville led the assignment. His appointment is the result of a national search conducted over the last six months by BoardWalk Consulting. “Hollis Towns is bringing precisely
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
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.
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
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?
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
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
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
How Search Firms are Winning Through M&A and Unlocking Value
Talk to just about any executive search firm founder today and the conversation does not take long to come around to the topic of mergers and acquisitions. Over the last five years, M&A activity across the executive recruiting sector has reached fever pitch. “Consolidation among competitors has been reshaping the industry unlike any previous time,”
Borderless Offers Onboarding Services
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has launched First100Days, a comprehensive program that supports the corporate onboarding process to help ensure the success of newly-appointed executives. With First100Days, Borderless consultants maintain regular contact with new executives and their hiring managers well after the executive’s appointment. During this time, each new executive also receives a series of Borderless
Labor Demand Reaches Record High Levels in April
Online advertised vacancies rose 90,900 in April to 4,760,500, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The April rise is the fifth consecutive monthly rise and has led to the series' highest level to date. The supply/demand rate stands at 2.7 unemployed for every vacancy, and the number of unemployed was
Key Recruit to Fill Board Positions for Ogenx Therapeutics
Key Recruit, Inc. has been retained by Ogenx Therapeutics Corporation to fill multiple board positions. Ogenx Therapeutics Corporation is a virtual drug development company that has discovered a transformational multi-drug platform comprised of 35 pharmacologic agents called Cytochrome Biomimics. Key Recruit, Inc. is a recruiting firm specializing in the search and selection of senior level
Monster Posts Revenue Dip
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $246.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared with $261.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, a six percent drop. During the quarter, Monster reported a net income of $3.7 million compared to net income of $78,000 or break even per share profits last
Stombridge International Expands in the Middle East
Human capital advisory and executive search firm Stombridge International has launched operations in the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai. Stombridge specializes in leadership positions across the banking and financial services industry and developed exclusively for MENA based clients. Stormbridge International chief executive, André Nasr, said: “With the increased challenges that
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Drops in April
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, dropped by 15.6 points in April, following a steady rise over the past two months. Now standing at 101.3 points, the Index has increased 59.9 points from April 2009, when it reached an all-time low of 41.4. Only three cities saw increased hiring this month:
B.E. Smith Retained by Sidra Medical for CIO Search
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by Sidra Medical and Research Center to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. Sidra Medical and Research Center will be an ultra modern, all-digital academic medical center which is being designed and planned to the best international standards in sciences. Founded in 1978,
Korn Ferry Names Chairman and Country Head of India
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Navnit Singh as chairman and country head of India. He also becomes the firm's global technology market leader for India. Based in New Delhi, Mr. Singh brings nearly three decades of market experience to service clients. He has built a successful practice, advising companies on CEO appointments and C-level team composition
DirectEmployers Launches .JOBS Microsites
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has created .JOBS microsites, a collection of focused career sites to help job seekers and employers connect through a local job network. Through a network of metropolitan and city-focused .JOBS microsites, job seekers can find local jobs and employers can benefit from the efficiency
Cook Associates Fills Positions for Gopher Resource
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Robert Bennett as vice president of operations and James Kane as VP of continuous improvement at Gopher Resource. The searches were led by CEO Mary Kier. Mr. Bennett formerly served as VP of manufacturing with Stoffel Seals Corporation. Mr. Kane joins Gopher Resource from Pacal Industries, LLC where
Dice Posts 15 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded first quarter revenues of $46.1 million, an increase of 15 percent from $40.1 million in the comparable quarter of 2011. Net income for the quarter grew 31 percent to $8.6 million, or 13 cents per share, from the $6.6 million earned last
Glasford International Adds Member in Thailand
Glasford International has added Thai-based Smart Search Executive Recruitment as its newest member firm. Smart Search was founded in 2008, and is a provider of executive and mid-management recruitment solutions to the corporate market in Thailand. The firm is led by Santi Campanella and operates from offices in Bangkok. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford International,
Robert Half Posts 15 Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2012 revenues of $1.02 billion, a 15 percent increase from revenues of $880.9 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $48.1 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $26.3 million, or 18 cents per share, in the
DavenportMajor Fills Top HR Post for DTS
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Kris Graves as senior vice president of human resources at DTS. Ms. Graves previously served as VP of human resources and administration at THQ Inc. DTS is a pioneer in audio multi-channel and cinema surround sound signal processing systems. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive
CareerBuilder Acquires Top Language Jobs
CareerBuilder has acquired Top Language Jobs (TLJ), a global online jobsite for multi-language jobs and candidates. TLJ operates more than 40 sites in 25 countries across Europe and in the U.S. “Entering the ever-growing global language jobs market presents a strategic opportunity for CareerBuilder since many companies today rely on multilingual workers as they expand
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Global Revenue Declines; Financial Services Sector Biggest Drag on Business
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted consolidated net revenue of $106.5 million in the first quarter, down 7.9 percent from $115.6 million a year ago. Net revenue in the Americas declined 7.3 percent to $58.9 million year over year driven by declines in the financial services and global technology & services
Mediatum Opens Office in Boston
Mediatum, a European-based executive search firm specializing in life sciences, has opened its first U.S. branch office in Boston. Mike Steyer will serve as managing director and is joined by Elnaz Camuffo-Mashhadi. Mr. Steyer brings vast experience in the life sciences industry, having served 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences consulting. “With
Morgan Samuels Places VP HR at Superior Industries
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Felicia A. Williams as the new vice president of human resources at Superior Industries International, Incorporated. Ms. Williams previously served as vice president and chief human resources officer at Endicott Interconnect Technologies. Superior Industries International is one of the world's largest OEM suppliers of cast aluminum
Infor Unveils Talent Management Solution
Infor, a provider of business application software, has launched Infor10 Lawson Talent Management, an integrated talent management application that helps increase profitability and productivity by enabling the flexibility, intelligence and ease-of-use required by organizations to select, hire and retain valuable employees to support business strategies. “Infor10 Lawson Talent Management delivers actionable information about talent in
Union Bank Names Chief Diversity Executive
Union Bank, N.A., named executive vice president George A. Ramirez as the company’s first chief diversity executive, whose mission is to broaden the diversity of the company’s senior management and executive ranks. Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $89.7 billion at December 31, 2011.
Nakama Group Opens in London
Nakama Group PLC has opened Nakama Search in London. The firm will be managed by Libby Fisher and will incorporate Libby Fisher Associates (LFA). Nakama Search will focus on the recruitment of senior executives and entrepreneurs in the digital media sector. “I am delighted to welcome Libby to Nakama, where she will be able to
CareerBuilder Acquires Brazil-Based Ceviu
CareerBuilder has acquired CEVIU.com.br, an information technology job board in Brazil. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the acquisition of CEVIU, CareerBuilder now operates in 21 markets outside the U.S. and, through partnerships, has a presence in more than 60 markets worldwide. “Brazil is one of the fastest-growing emerging economies and a
Spencer Stuart Retained by New York Times Co. for CEO Search
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by New York Times Co. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The New York Times Company, a media company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, and
DHR Appoints EVP In New Delhi Office
DHR International has added Nalina Suresh as executive vice president in the firm’s New Delhi office. Ms. Suresh specializes in searches in the industrial and consumer sectors. In addition, she is helping to establish a chief of human resources practice for DHR in Asia. Prior to DHR, Ms. Suresh was the national partner and head
Employment Resources Launches Executive Search Division
Employment Resources Inc. (ERI) has opened a new division dedicated to executive and senior management in the hospitality industry called Executive Hospitality Search (EHS). The company will focus on recruiting executives for hospitality companies primarily in New York, Chicago and Orlando, as well as throughout Florida and the Caribbean. EHS will provide executive recruiting services
European Online Recruitment Grows Eight Percent
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, posted year-over-year growth of eight percent in March, compared to the 10 percent registered in February. Germany continues to register double digit annual growth at 23 percent, while
3P Consultants Places CFO at Hindalco
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Praveen Maheshwari as chief financial officer of Hindalco. Mr. Maheshwari formerly served as CFO of Bharat Forge. Hindalco is a producer of primary Aluminium in Asia and an aluminium rolling company. Consultants Pvt. Ltd conducts searches for start-ups and large organizations across multiple industries throughout India.
Workstream Changes Name to HRsoft
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has changed its name to HRsoft. HRsoft's integrated talent management suite, TalentCenter, includes performance management, compensation management and total rewards statements. John Long, CEO of HRsoft, said: “HRsoft is a new brand to better define the value we deliver to employers. Our talent
Pedersen & Partners Expands to Kenya
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has expanded to Kenya where Nairobi-based Sheila Mwihia has been appointed country manager. Ms. Mwihia brings over 15 years of experience in human resource management and executive search. For nearly eight years she was at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she was involved in various assignments with senior level responsibilities across public
Crist|Kolder to Lead CFO Search for Avnet
Executive search firm Crist/Kolder Associates has been retained by Avnet to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Ray Sadowski, the company’s CFO for the past 19 years, has notified the company of his intent to retire. Avnet is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology
Lucas Group Adds Partner in Houston
Search firm Lucas Group has added Kevin Belbin as new managing partner for the firm’s human resources practice group in Houston. Mr. Belbin joins Lucas Group after a 22-year career in auditing and executive recruiting, the last six in the Houston area. “Throughout his career, Kevin has integrated extensive industry knowledge with client success,” said
