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The AI Adoption Curve in Executive Search
Executive search firms are moving rapidly along the AI adoption curve, integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows not as a novelty, but as a strategic advantage. Leaders from NU Advisory Partners, Bespoke Partners, and Accelent recently shared with Hunt Scanlon Media how AI is transforming research, accelerating search processes, and redefining candidate engagement—while also highlighting
RH Perry & Associates Recruits Provost for New Mexico Highlands University
RH Perry & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Dann Brown as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). The assignment was led by senior consultants Sue DeWine and Pam Shockley-Zalabak. “The experience Dr. Brown brings to NMHU will serve our institution well as we pursue innovative and transformational change initiatives,”
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
5 Essential Aspects of an AI-Ready Corporate Culture
The recent buzz around AI has brought a great deal of hope and excitement to organizations, particularly in the last few years. However, reflecting on the progress of other “digital transformations” over the past many years should give executives reason to pause. For example, one study on big data showed that while corporate investment in data
Egon Zehnder Strengthens U.S. Consumer Practice Group
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder International has appointed Dick Patton as leader of its U.S. consumer practice group. Mr. Patton joins Egon Zehnder after a successful career as a general manager and marketer with The Coca-Cola Company where he was a GM over a beverage business in North and South America, and managed several
Dowd Completes Search for Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Emily Keeton as senior vice president of corporate development for Scripps Networks Interactive. Prior to joining Scripps, Ms. Keeton served as SVP, corporate development for Ascent Media Group. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands
BIE Interim Executive Grows Business
U.K.-based BIE Interim Executive has added Charles Wilson as a director. Mr. Wilson previously spent six years in the interim management division of Penna. He strengthens BIE’s specialist team of consultants sourcing senior-level executives for interim roles. BIE CEO, Rob Walker, said: “Charles was the top revenue-performer at Penna and has strong consultative skills, making
Lawson Software Introduces New Technology
Lawson Software has introduced Infor10 Lawson S3, a marriage of Infor and Lawson technology and products. Just four months after the acquisition of Lawson, which resulted in the affiliation of Lawson and Infor, the two companies are already connecting their respective technology and applications. As part of the Infor10 product family, Lawson S3 10 provides
Morgan Samuels Places CIO at Orange County Container
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Aaron Feves as chief information officer at Orange County Container Group. Mr. Fever most recently served director of information systems at Norman Broadbent. Orange County Container Group LLC manufactures industrial point-of-purchase paperboard and paper-based packaging solutions.
Bersin & Associates Releases New Research Solution
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has introduced BersinBasics, a research-based audio-visual learning solution that enables business leaders and HR professionals to learn the fundamentals of successful talent management in a “just-in-time” learning format. BersinBasics delivers training on all aspects of talent management through 100-plus short
Eastridge and Green Talent Staffing Partner with SOITEC
The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies and its Green Talent Staffing division have been selected to provide staffing services for a San Diego-based solar module manufacturing project led by France-based Soitec, a leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for electronic and energy industries. Eastridge and Green Talent have already started to recruit for
Raines International Expands Healthcare Practice
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has appointed Mary Lee Amendolia as the new managing director of the firm's healthcare recruiting practice. Ms. Amendolia will focus on senior-level searches in corporate development and strategy, marketing and communications and general management. She has industry expertise in healthcare, payments and card services, financial services, and professional services.
KellyOCG and the Indicia Group Form Alliance
KellyOCG and The Indicia Group have announced a new strategic partnership that will include the marketing of KellyOCG products and services by the Indicia Group with sales distribution in the Benelux region. This joint market approach will enable the talent-focused outsourcing delivery models from KellyOCG to join forces with the services portfolio offered by Indicia
Korn Ferry Posts Eight Percent Revenue Increase
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $200.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2012, an increase of eight percent from revenues of $185 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter earned $15.1 million, or 32 cents a share, up from $13.7 million, or 30 cents a share, last year. "I am proud of Korn/Ferry's accomplishments during
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places Diversity Officer at Sidley Austin
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Sarah L. Olson as chief diversity officer of Sidley Austin LLP. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice. “Sally is a recognized leader with more than 10 years experience in developing diversity initiatives and is joining a firm
Spencer Stuart Retained by DST Systems
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by DST Systems, Inc. to lead in its search for a new board director. DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing and computer software services and products that help clients improve productivity, increase efficiency, and provide higher levels of customer service. Spencer Stuart is an executive search
Vadarmoss Integrates Bond Software
Vadarmoss has automated its recruitment process and enhanced its invoice management via the integration of online recruitment system Bond Adapt from Bond International Software and Drag&Tag, a suite of efficiency and knowledge add-ins for the browser and office. Vadarmoss is an executive staffing solutions firm specialising recruitment across the across the management, sales, business development,
Coulter Partners Expands Search Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Graham Dowsett and Tarquin Bennett-Coles to its staff. Mr. Dowsett, who joins the firm as a director, has over 14 years of global executive search experience across the healthcare and life science industries, with a particular emphasis on the biotech industry, covering all functional disciplines. Prior to joining Coulter
Hays Continues Growth in Japan
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has appointed Jonathan Sampson as regional director. In this senior management role he is responsible for supporting Hays' continuing growth in Japan. In particular, he focuses on the IT, accountancy & finance, human resources, office professionals and legal specialisms for Hays' Akasaka and Shinjuku offices. Christine Wright, managing
ChampionScott Completes Assignment for DEX One
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Cindy Rock as vice president sales, call centers & support at Dex One. Ms. Rock joins Dex One from Boston Financial Data Services, where she was division vice president, investor services. Dex One Corporation is a marketing solutions provider. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on
Saba Partners with Workday
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a partnership with Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. The alliance provides learning and human capital management solutions to joint customers in the cloud. Saba’s learning management solutions, delivered via the Saba People Cloud,
Superior Group Forms Center of Excellence for Recruiters
Superior Group (Superior), an international workforce and business solutions provider, has formed a Center of Excellence for Executive Recruitment as an extension of their Client Recruiting Services. The team of specialized recruiters will provide enhanced recruiting support focusing on C-level and other senior management-grade direct placement positions. “Recruitment of high-level executives is a significant challenge
SuccessFactors Acquires Jobs2Web
SuccessFactors has acquired Jobs2web, a recruiting marketing platform. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which is subject to various closing conditions, SuccessFactors will pay $110 million in cash for Jobs2web. Jobs2web is a high-growth performer in the cloud industry with healthy revenue and an impressive roster of customers, such as 3M, Merck, PepsiCo, Rackspace
Korn Ferry to Lead Search for AuRo
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by AuRo Resources Corp. to lead in its search for a new a new vice president of exploration. Mark Lawson, president and CEO of the company, stated: "Given our escalating exploration in Colombia, we felt we needed to retain a premier executive search firm with a global reach, that dually
JR Cape Expands into the U.S.
HR consulting and executive search firm JR Cape has expanded into the U.S. market. Guy Carter, based out of Mobile, joins the firm as a partner for North America with experience at board and C-level executive search and consulting. Richard S. Burgess, based in Chicago, will also join the firm as partner. He has international
Aberdeen Group Adds to Human Capital Research Practice
Aberdeen Group has appointed Madeline Laurano as research director, talent acquisition solutions, within its human capital management research practice. Ms. Laurano will be leading and collaborating on Aberdeen's research coverage across a range of HCM topics, including talent mobility, workforce planning, sourcing strategy, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), employer branding, onboarding and talent acquisition, In addition,
Pedersen & Partners Opens Offices in Spain and Colombia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Madrid, Spain and Bogota, Colombia. The firm has also added six new consultants. Alvaro Arias joins as partner in charge of Spain and Latin America. He has over 12 years of executive search experience, having held management positions at international executive search firms and specializing
Lucas Group Names GM for Manufacturing Group
Search firm Lucas Group has named Charlie Wilgus as general manager for the manufacturing practice group. Mr. Wilgus is being promoted from his previous position as managing partner. “Charlie is the ideal GM to lead our expanding manufacturing practice,” said Andi Jennings, CEO of Lucas Group. “His leadership provides strengthened guidance and renewed focus to
Trilogy Completes Searches for Coopervision
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited two senior-level executives for CooperVision , a manufacturer of contact lenses. Catherine Muriel has taken the position of vice president, internet strategy, and Shaun Schooley has been named senior director, customer technology. Andrew Deitz, director, and Chuck Pappalardo, managing director, handled the placements on
Halogen Offers Solution for SuccessFactors Customers Following SAP Acquisition
In response to the planned acquisition of SuccessFactors by SAP, Halogen Software and SuccessFactors, Inc. have announced a special “switch program” for SuccessFactors customers unhappy with the takeover news. “We have already received feedback from a SuccessFactors customer with concerns about the deal,” said Halogen CEO, Paul Loucks. “We want to provide a cost-effective and
PeopleFluent Grows Staff
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Laurence Kurzner as vice president of business development. Mr. Kurzner returns to Peoplefluent having garnered significant experience from leading industry providers, including Mercer, Accenture and Aon Hewitt, among others. Charles Jones, chairman and CEO of Peoplefluent, said: “Larry's
TRANSEARCH Names Co-Managing Partners in Paris
TRANSEARCH International has added Bruno Serey and Jean-François Monteil in Paris as co-managing partners. Mr. Serey started with Spencer Stuart in 2005 before joining TRANSEARCH in 2011. In the last six years, he has led close to 100 searches in various technology areas both in equipment (aerospace, semiconductors, electronics) and services (telecommunications, IT). Mr. Monteil
Korn Ferry Grows Financial Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has hired Frank Hollmeyer as senior client partner, financial services. He will be based in the firm’s London office. Mr. Hollmeyer has deep knowledge of the investment, distribution and operations side of asset management. He has worked for both large global and regional asset management firms, as well as specialist investment boutiques in
Wilton & Bain Appoints Managing Partner for Interim Business
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named David Heron as managing partner for its executive interim business. Mr. Heron has over 12 years experience building and leading interim practices with specific experience in the technology, internet, media and entertainment sectors. He most recently led the Interim TMT practice for Penna and previously created the
Nosal Partners Places CIO for ExpressPoint Technology
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Terry Waagmeester as vice president and chief information officer at ExpressPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. Mr. Waagermeester was previously chief technology officer at Jostens in Minneapolis. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner, and Louis La Rocca, partner. With over 25 years of industry experience, ExpressPoint enables
