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Tower Consultants Search Group Fills Position for XL Construction
Hobe Sound, FL-headquartered executive recruiting firm Tower Consultants Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Heather Towers as senior manager, people operations with XL Construction in Milpitas, CA. The search was led by Jason Rose. XL Construction is undergoing a post-merger transformation and elevated the senior manager, people operations role to strengthen its HR infrastructure and support its
Long Ridge Partners Names Head of Fundamental Equities
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Eric Freiberg as head of fundamental equities. “Since joining us in 2020, Eric has been integral to the growth of our equities business,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His deep industry knowledge, strong network, and steady leadership have made a meaningful impact across Long Ridge. We are grateful
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Private Equity’s Top Value Lever: Outside Talent
Most research on the CEO labor market looks at public company chief executives while largely ignoring CEOs in private equity funded companies. New research from Paul Gompers, the Eugene Holman Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, contends this is skewing our views of value creation and the big role certain CEOs play in
Zoho Recruit Intergrated with LinkedIn
Zoho has integrated its Zoho Recruit with LinkedIn, a social network for professionals. Just one of the new features of Zoho’s applicant tracking system and recruitment software, LinkedIn integration highlights the company’s efforts to simplify recruiters’ workflow — and give recruiters more opportunities to actually engage with candidates — by bringing together multiple tools in
Kronos Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain; Adds New SVP
Kronos Incorporated has posted first quarter revenues of $197.9 million, an increase eight percent year over year. Earnings before interest, tax, and amortization (EBITA) increased 21 percent to $49.2 million. Kronos has also announced the appointment of Lenley Hensarling to senior vice president of products and technology. Mr. Hensarling will play a critical role in
Global Sage and Bó Lè Associates Join Forces
Executive search firm Global Sage has formed an alliance with Chinese search firm Bó Lè Associates. The combined firms create a presence in 24 cities across the Asia-Pacific region with more than 550 employees. Global Sage and Bó Lè Associates, which are both headquartered in Hong Kong, will continue to operate as independent firms. “This
Monster.com.br and Grupo Estado Form Strategic Alliance
Monster.com.br, the Brazilian branch of Monster, has formed a partnership with Grupo Estado. The classified/ad web page Empregos & Carreiras, published on the Estadao.com.br website (the leading online publication from Grupo Estado editorial group), will now offer Monster Brazil’s complete portfolio of online recruitment services. The alliance fully integrates Monster.com.br’s solutions into the Estadao.com.br website,
B.E. Smith Finds CFO for John Knox Village
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Richard Kim Klockenga as the new vice president and chief financial officer of John Knox Village. Mr. Klockenga was previoulsy vice president and CFO of Friendship Village of Schaumburg. “John Knox Village was seeking an accomplished financial leader with a ‘big picture’ perspective, an operational focus and finely
Alexander Hughes Opens New Offices in Brazil, India, Hong Kong and Australia
Alexander Hughes has opened four new offices bringing its worldwide coverage to 41 locations. The firm has acquired stakes in established outfits in Brazil, India, Hong Kong and Australia. “Following 30 years of growth in Europe and strong global presence through our partnerships, the integrated development in Asia Pacific and the Americas is great news
Chadick Ellig Adds New Managing Director
New York City-based Chadick Ellig has added executive recruiter and attorney Benjamin Dewar as a managing director. Mr. Dewar will build and grow the legal, compliance and regulatory search practices at the firm. Most recently, he was a member of the legal, governance & compliance practice at Russell Reynolds Associates where he led the general
Corporate Executive Board Acquires Valtera
Corporate Executive Board (CEB) has acquired Valtera, a global talent management company. Fianancial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through the acquisition, CEB creates a resource for insight and support on employers' challenges within hiring, engaging and developing talent. The solutions will be brought to market as CEB Valtera. “The ability to select, assess,
Dice Revenue Up 39 Percent to 179 Million
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $47.4 million, an increase of 25 percent from $37.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. Net income for the quarter grew 82 percent to $10.5 million, or 15 cents per share, from the $5.7 million earned last year. eFinancialCareers
Harris / IIC Partners Selected by U. of Arizona
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been selected by the University of Arizona to lead the search for its next associate vice chancellor for research compliance. With over $600 million in research and development, the University of Arizona currently ranks in the top 20 public universities in the U.S. in overall research expenditures and
BCA Finds VP of Talent for Fairmont Minerals
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Reginald Stover as vice president of people and talent development at Fairmont Minerals. Prior to joining Fairmont Minerals, Mr. Stover held numerous senior executive HR positions with Pepsi, Nestle USA and GE. BCA’s CEO, Cecelia Gonzalez, led the search. Fairmount Minerals, headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, is one of the largest
The Buller Group Acquires Mabec Solutions
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has acquired Mabec Solutions, an information technology professional services firm serving the Federal Government and commercial companies. Buller Group has acquired all outstanding shares, which includes all existing contracts. Financials terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The Mabec Solutions acquisition represents a significant step
Kforce Posts 10.5 Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $285.6 million for the fourth quarter, a gain of 10.5 percent compared to $289.0 million for the quarter a year ago. The company reported net income of $7.1 million, or $0.20 per share, versus $8.4 million, or $0.22 per share, for
Oracle Buys Taleo for $1.9 Billion
Oracle has entered into an agreement to acquire Taleo Corporation for $46 per share or approximately $1.9 billion, net of Taleo's cash and debt. Together, Oracle and Taleo expect to create a comprehensive cloud offering for organizations to manage their human resource operations and employee careers. The transaction is expected to close mid-year 2012, subject
Caldwell Partners Appoints Managing Partner in Canada
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Elan Pratzer as managing partner, Canada. Mr. Pratzer's executive search career began when he was 19 and included managing what became Egon Zehnder International’s Toronto office, building his own firm (Pratzer & Partners) through organic growth and acquisition to include offices in Toronto, Chicago and
Signium Names Managing Partner in Italy
Signium International has appointed Elena Bignamini as managing partner of the firm in Italy. She joined Signium in 2001 and specializes in healthcare, consumer goods, finance, and professional services (legal and consulting) and lifestyle searches. Ms. Bignamini was formerly with Kelly Services where she served as senior recruiter and she executed the recruitment, selection and
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for Port of Houston Authority
Boyden has been retained by the Port of Houston Authority to identify candidates for the position of CEO. This search is being led by Tim McNamara, managing director at Boyden Washington, D.C., who leads Boyden’s global infrastructure, logistics and transportation practice. The Port of Houston Authority facilitates commerce, navigation and safe waterways promoting sustainable trade
Kenexa Posts 24 Percent Revenue Gain: Acquires Outstart
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $79.6 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, a 24 percent increase from revenues of $64.1 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $7.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $5.4
Lucas Group Names Managing Partner in HR Practice Group
Search firm Lucas Group has added Michael Johnson as managing partner for its human resources practice group. Mr. Johnson will lead the firm's recently expanded HR practice in Los Angeles and comes to Lucas Group from Kelly Law Registry, where he was regional director. He brings more than 20 years of demonstrated experience in executive
Job.com and TweeMyJobs Form Partnership
Career site Job.com and TweetMyJOBS, a social recruiting platform, have announced the integration of the Who? button, a new social tool empowering job seekers with the ability to tap into their social network, on Job.com. TweetMyJobs developed this Facebook application to accelerate referral-based job searching and social recruiting. The “Who?” button utilizes a user's Facebook
Amrop Establishes Office in Houston
Global executive search firm Amrop has established a new office in Houston, Texas. Under the leadership of Agustin Miro, partner, and Eduardo Rabassa, partner in Miami, the new office builds on the firm’s expertise in cross-cultural searches identifying American talent for European-based companies with U.S. operations based in Texas and Florida. The Houston office focuses
Stanton Chase Introduces New Board
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has selected a new international chairman and board of directors for 2012. The board is comprised of three previous and two new members, and has representation from around the globe. Continuity of service includes the following three individuals: George Cross will assume the role of international chairman, Mickey Matthews
HVS Executive Search Promotes Partner
HVS Executive Search has promoted Juliette Boone to partner, North America. Ms. Boone has been with HVS since 2004 and will focus on further developing the company’s consulting practice covering executive search, mid-management recruitment, compensation consulting and performance management in North America. “Juliette has a unique blend of strategic and practical thinking that will be
Nosal Partners Expands Milwaukee Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has hired Mike Magurany as partner. Based in Milwaukee, Mr. Magurany will conduct senior-level assignments in the consumer, retail and hospitality industries. He was previously the head of leadership recruiting for Kohl’s Department Stores. Before joining Kohl’s, Mr. Magurany was a senior consultant with Heidrick & Struggles in Chicago. As
Harvey Nash Launches Interim Management IT Division
Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment and IT outsourcing provider, has launched a new service recruiting senior technology executives for periods of critical business change. The new division provides CIOs, programme managers and senior level executives for fixed periods between six and 12 months. “In my experience senior interim managers fill a widening skills gap
3P Consultants Names Principal Partner
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has added Raju Kapoor as principal partner. Mr. Kapoor has over 20 years of experience in the service industry, including 10 years in executive search. His experience includes start-ups and high growth organizations across telecom, capital markets and the ITES industry. Mr. Kapoor started his search career with
Accelent Recruits Chairman for Metavana
Accelent, Inc. has placed Ron Weissman as chairman at Metavana, Inc., a software provider of search for the social Web. Mr. Weissman serves as an investor and/or director to a number of leading technology companies. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and integration firm which serves technology clients in the Internet, e-commerce and digital media
GetHired.com Secures Financing Round
GetHired.com, a video-based social recruiting platform and job board, has raised $1.75 million in an oversubscribed round of seed funding. GetHired.com is a free service that empowers job seekers to differentiate themselves in the hiring process by creating video and audio profiles to accompany their resume. “Since job search came online nearly two decades ago,
CTPartners To Acquire J-M. Beigbeder – CEO Search In Paris
CTPartners has signed a letter of intent to acquire J-M. Beigbeder – CEO Search, an executive search firm specializing in senior executive and board level recruitments as well as in board advisory services in Paris. Mr. Beigbeder is the former CEO of Spencer Stuart and former chairman of the international executive committee of Korn Ferry
ManpowerGroup Posts 18 Percent Gain; Asia Continues to Power Growth
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.5 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, 2011, an increase of 18 percent from $5.21 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company earned $63.6 million, or 78 cents per share, a sharp increase from the same period last year when the company reported a net loss of $350.4 million,
Sanford Rose Places CFO at DiaDexus
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed Jean-Frédéric Viret, Ph.D. as chief financial officer for diaDexus, Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said: “Dr. Viret is a dynamic executive with strong financial relationships and will be a valuable asset as diaDexus continues its commercial expansion in 2012.
