DAILY NEWSWIRE - TOP STORIES
Daily Newswire
Acertitude Recruits CFO for Ascend Healthcare
Acertitude has recruited Nicole Byers as the new CFO of Ascend Healthcare, an Abry Partners portfolio company. The search was led by partner Heather Johnson and principal JJ Houldin. “Ascend is actively expanding access to high-quality, compassionate behavioral healthcare services via telehealth and our community health partners,” Ms. Byers said in a LinkedIn post. I’m
Campbell & Company Recruits CEO for Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
Sarah Beraki and Angèle Bubna of Campbell & Company have helped to recruit Edie Blakeslee as president and CEO of the Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. She succeeds Tracy Souza, who is retiring July 15 after 14 years. Following a national CEO search led by Campbell & Company, with participation by Heritage Fund board members
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Achieving Diversity for Non-Profits
Top leaders are absolutely vital to driving diversity and inclusion at non-profits. “On an operational level, leaders establish policies and practices that frame and activate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embed it into the fibers of the organization,” said Deb Taft, chief executive officer at Lindauer. “On a personal level, a leader’s own behavior sets
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Nigeria
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria. Enife Atobiloye will be the managing partner and brings a wealth of experience to the business with over 19 years of international experience in executive search and HR consulting. Ms. Atobiloye has gained exposure in several executive roles, including acting as managing consultant of Kimberly
LinkedIn Creates Talent Pipeline Solution for Recruiters
LinkedIn, a professional network, has launched LinkedIn Talent Pipeline, a new solution for recruiters which will give them the ability to more easily manage all of their talent leads in one place. With the rise of social media, recruiters are dealing with an increase in online networks as sources of talent who may not be
DHR Fills CEO Post for Skybox Imaging
DHR International has placed Tom Ingersoll as chief executive officer of Skybox Imaging. The search was led by Keith Giarman, global leader of DHR’s venture capital & private equity practice, and Joseph Christman, leader of the aerospace, defense and homeland security sector of the worldwide industrial practice. Liz Belaire, senior associate, assisted in the search.
Jobs Detective Launches New iPhone App
Jobs Detective has created a new job searching app, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, to be used from mobile devices. Users are able to save jobs which interest them for future reference and set up alerts to keep up to date. Sonum Tailor at Jobs Detective said: “Now that Jobs Detective has gone
Compass Sells Staffmark Holdings
Compass Diversified Holdings, an owner of middle market businesses, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its majority owned subsidiary, Staffmark Holdings, Inc., to a subsidiary of Japan-based Recruit Co., Ltd., for a total enterprise value of $295 million. The proceeds will be used to repay substantially all of the outstanding debt under the
Heidrick & Struggles Adds International Development and Law Partner in China
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Hongxia Liu as a partner in Beijing. She will be part of the firm’s education & social enterprise practice. Ms. Liu comes to Heidrick from The World Justice Project in Washington, D.C., where she served as executive director since 2009. WJP's mission is to lead
The Prout Group Adds to New York Office
Executive search firm The Prout Group has named Tony Brown as senior vice president and managing partner of its New York office. Mr. Brown has over 25 years of experience in global capital markets, management consulting and executive search. He served in a leadership capacity with Renaissance Search Partners, Horton International in New York and
Fairfield Partners Recruits Marketing Executive for StyleSight
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Sue Childs as senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Stylesight. Ms. Childs was previously the executive vice president, marketing, strategy and business development at EDGAR Online Inc. Stylesight is an online provider of inspiration and product
Jo Fisher Executive Search Opens New Zealand Office
Jo Fisher Executive Search has opened an office in New Zealand. Kathy Kane, senior consultant, will manage the new office. “Australia and New Zealand have been exchanging candidates for many years so it was a natural next step for us to expand across the Tasman. We’re excited about having Kathy take us into a new
PageUp People Launches New Talent Tool
International talent management solutions provider, PageUp People, has announced the availability of CareerPath, a predictive talent modeling application that provides self-serve career development for employees. CareerPath enhances an employer's overall development strategy by drawing upon employee and recruiting data to model and plan progression routes, taking into consideration a company's career mobility, competency requirements, training
The Alexander Group Opens London Office
The Alexander Group has launched Alexander Team Capital and opened a London office. Alexander Team Capital's clients span multiple industries and include professional services, healthcare/life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, construction, energy and technology. “While The Alexander Group has long been active in EMEA, we are pleased to increase our international presence by establishing a London
Korn Ferry Leads President Search for Loews
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by Loews Hotels to begin a search for a new president and chief operating officer. The current president and CEO, Jack Adler, has been with Loews Hotels since 1988 and will be retiring from the company early next year. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout
JM Group Adds Consultant
The JM Group has added Nick Hodan as a principal consultant. Mr. Hodan has more than 10 years experience in the recruitment industry and a background in the appointment of senior executives internationally. He joins the firm from Drayton Finch. Dave Pye, CEO of The JM Group, said: “We are delighted Nick has joined JM
Cornerstone OnDemand Selected by RSA Insurance
Talent management software provider has announced that RSA Insurance Group plc has selected talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. to power RSA's global training and development portal. “An organization will get the best results by perceiving and treating learning as an integral part of the organization's business strategy,” said Vincent Belliveau, senior vice president
SuccessFactors Promotes Chief Learning Officer
SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has promoted Dr. Karie Willyerd to chief learning officer from her previous role as vice president of learning and social adoption. Dr. Willyerd first joined SuccessFactors in March 2011 through the company's acquisition of Jambok; she will oversee the company's Learning Services group,
Korn Ferry Names President Lominger
Korn/Ferry International has added Chuck Feltz as president of its Lominger products business. As part of Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting, Lominger specializes in commercializing competency-based talent management methods and tools that support the identification and development of leadership talent. Mr. Feltz was a founding partner at Engage Consulting Group, consulting with medium to Fortune
SpenglerFox Names Country Manager for the Czech and Slovak Republics
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has appointed David Bentley as country manager for the Czech and Slovak Republics. Mr. Bentley, who has been with SpenglerFox since was promoted to his new role from the position of SpenglerFox technology practice group leader. In his new role, he will be responsible for the development and growth of the
DavenportMajor to Lead HR Search for DTS
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by DTS, Inc. to lead its search for a new senior vice president of HR. 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 and board of director recruitment for life sciences and
HRmarketer.com Releases SocialEars Service
HRmarketer.com, a marketing software and services firm in the human resources and B2B marketplaces, has launched a beta version of its new SocialEars service. SocialEars captures real-time online content and analyzes the tweets, blogs and online articles by thousands of HR journalists, media outlets, analysts and thought leaders to show which topics are trending and
DiversityJobs.co.uk Partners with ROK
Leading multi-language text to speech provider ROKTalk, part of mobile and web technology development company ROK Global, has partnered with Diversityjobs.co.uk, a diversity and inclusivity-focused careers website, to deliver ROKTalk, designed to enhance the accessibility and usability of websites, to new customers. DiversityJobs.co.uk has already begun deploying ROKTalk to organizations such as the Chartered Institute
One in Four Companies Expects Executive Level Hiring
As caution continues to dictate the economic climate, many companies are recruiting top talent to navigate uncertainty and maintain a competitive advantage. Twenty-three percent of employers expect to hire for executive-level positions over the next six months, according to CareerBuilder’s new nationwide survey of more than 2600 hiring managers and HR professionals conducted from August
ChampionScott to Search for Rosetta Stone Chief
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has been selected by Rosetta Stone to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Rosetta Stone provides interactive solutions that are acclaimed for the speed and power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry
StaffingBook Launches Marketplace for Passive Candidates
Staffingbook, a web-based offering for placing candidates in technology, finance, and accounting positions is inviting professionals in these fields to create a profile and select a recruiter mentor at staffingbook.com . Catering primarily to employed professionals, Staffingbook provides a privacy-protected means for candidates to evaluate specific employer inquiries before deciding if they are interested. Employers
Reed.co.uk Creates New Job Seeking Tool
U.K. job board reed.co.uk has launched a new online marketplace to connect employers with specialist recruitment agencies to fill their vacancies. The new service is called Exchange. reed.co.uk. Exchange allows employers to advertise a job anonymously into the marketplace where they can be accessed only by approved, specialist recruitment agencies. Recruitment consultants can pitch and
JobServe and IT World Canada Launch Sales IT Job Board
JobServe Canada and IT World Canada have officially launched their co-branded niche sales and IT job board, itsalesjobs.ca. This follows closely on the heels of the IT job board (jobs.itworldcanada.com) launched in September 2010. This joint partnership offers a dual advantage at one cost — all technology and sales job postings advertised on jobserve.ca will
Heidrick & Struggles to Reduce Workforce by 10 Percent; 13 Offices to Close
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced strategic initiatives and management changes designed to reposition the firm during one of the longest recessionary periods on record. The firm will reduce its global workforce by approximately 10 percent and will be decreasing real estate expenses and support costs by consolidating or closing 13
ADP Acquires the RightThing
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired The RightThing, a recruitment process outsourcing provider. The RightThing is also the parent company of AIRS, a leader in recruitment training and technology. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “With the addition of The RightThing's industry-leading RPO services, technology and management team,
Amrop Battalia Winston Adds New Diversity & Inclusion Practice
Amrop Battalia Winston has added a diversity & inclusion practice. The new group, which is based in Chicago, will be headed by Susan Medina and Peter Gomez. "In bringing these highly regarded professionals on board, we have made a significant investment in taking an industry leading position in helping businesses embrace diversity at the most
B.E. Smith Adds New VP
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has hired Judy Spinella as vice president, project leader for the firm's interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions. Ms. Spinella will lead a number of interim and consulting leaders nationwide who provide leadership solutions for B. E. Smith clients. She brings extensive experience in regulatory and accreditation readiness, patient safety
TheLadders.co.uk Partners with eQuest
TheLadders.co.uk, a U.K. focused career site for £50K plus executives, and eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, have teamed up to offer joint customers free job posting distribution through eQuest's job posting gateway. “As eQuest continues its expansion in Europe, the formation of these types of partnerships is an extension of
Futurestep Adds New VP
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Jaishankar Adhinarayanan as vice president of global service management centers. Mr. Jaishankar joins Futurestep with experience in the management of service organizations, with a concentration on start-ups and process improvement of HRO, BPO and ITES operations. Most recently, he was the general manager
