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Myers McRae Assists Florida A&M Recruit 13th President
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Marva Johnson as the 13th president of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Her selection followed a thorough presidential search, which narrowed the field to four highly qualified finalists. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. “Congratulations to Marva Johnson on her confirmation as the
Essenta Names Partner
London-headquartered Essenta Partners has expanded with the addition of James Kenyon as a partner. “James brings with him more than a decade of international consulting and leadership advisory experience, with a strong focus on the private equity sector,” said James Howells, founder and CEO of Essenta. “He has a well-established track record of working with
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.
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
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?
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Leadership: Driving Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
As a partner at SPMB, Natalie Ryan has observed the transformative impact of the newly formed chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) role within the modern business ecosystem. “Far from being confined to the realms of technology alone, the CAIO has emerged as a vital driver of innovation across diverse organizational domains, including marketing, sales, customer
Coker Group Adds to Executive Search Division
Coker Group has added Lee Perrett to its executive search division Nagle & Associates. Mr. Perrett brings over 25 years of experience in recruiting and search experience spanning a variety of industries in the U.S. and abroad. He spent more than 16 years with The Coca-Cola Company in a variety of headquarters and human resources
Morris & Berger Recruits CEO for California Wellness Foundation
Morris & Berger, a California-based firm with a specialty practice in the nonprofit sector, has placed Dr. Diana M. Bonta as president and chief executive officer of The California Wellness Foundation. Dr. Bonta is currently vice president of public affairs for Kaiser Permanente's Southern California Region. The California Wellness Foundation is a private independent foundation
Kforce Posts 5.5 Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $289 million for the third quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 5.5 percent from $259.5 million a year ago. Net income and EPS for the quarter increased 31.1 percent and 37.5 percent, respectively, versus the third quarter of 2010,
SuccessFactors Assists Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group has deployed a competency framework using SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, to identify hospitality talent and improve employee recruitment, retention, and engagement. The Lancaster Landmark Hotel specializes in the four and five star sector of the hotel market. Will Newbigging, director of organizational
The Buller Group Adds VP of Strategic Client Solutions
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has added David Peirce as vice president of strategic client solutions. Mr. Peirce is a business leader and program management professional with over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector. He has held leadership positions with several technology and professional services firms. “We
Monster and Ogden Newspapers Partner
Monster and Ogden Newspapers, Inc., have formed a strategic partnership and launch of co-branded Web sites to offer combined online and print services via Ogden Newspapers' family of 39 local newspapers across 12 states. The alliance integrates Monster.com's solutions into Ogden Newspapers' websites, delivering a complete job-search and recruitment experience to local audiences. The co-branded
Allen Austin to Lead Sales Search for HP Hood
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has been selected by HP Hood to begin a search for a new director of sales. Hood is a large dairy processor and marketer, distributing dairy products throughout the United States. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations
Kronos and Saba Form Cross Selling Relationship
Kronos Incorporated and Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, have announced that they have formed a cross-selling relationship to offer joint customers a unique solution to support the full employee lifecycle for organizations with large, hourly workforces in industries such as retail, life sciences, manufacturing, and public sector. The non-exclusive cross-selling relationship
DHR Expands Beijing Office
DHR International has added Michael Gralapp as executive vice president in the firm’s Beijing office. Mr. Gralapp has placed senior executive candidates in industrial, renewable energy, consumer products, IT, automotive and government relations sectors. He previously served as a search director for Stanton Chase International. Founded in 1989, DHR International is headquartered in Chicago and
GulfBankers Executive Search Names Country Manager in Egypt
Gulfbankers Executive Search has named Linda Balboul as country manager for Egypt. Ms. Balboul will be based in Cairo and focus on the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa regions. Ms. Balboul has experience as a banker, business development and sales management executive, and most recently served as a project section head at Banque Misr
Lonergan Partners Fills Board Seat for Cirrus Logic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Al Schuele as a member of the board of directors at Cirrus Logic. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Schuele is a 30 year veteran of high tech, who currently heads up Sevin Rosen Funds’ ventures. “Adding Al to the Cirrus Board brings him full circle.
Online Labor Demand Dips 13,600 in October
Online advertised vacancies dipped slightly by 13,600 in October to 3,933,400, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The October drop follows a decline of 44,000 in September and a decrease of 164,000 in August. The Supply/Demand rate stands at 3.54, indicating there were 3.5 unemployed for every online advertised vacancy
Robert Half Posts 20 Percent Q3 Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $984.7 million, a 20 percent increase from revenues of $817.3 million in the third quarter of 2010. During the quarter, the company recorded earnings of $43.6 million, or 31 cents per share, compared with $20.1 million, or 14 cents per share, in the year-ago
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Education & Social Enterprise Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Bill Fowler and Jake Cohen as strategic advisors to its education & social enterprise practice. Before joining the firm, Mr. Fowler was an executive at Cisco Systems for 13 years, most recently as director of Cisco's global education division, developing strategies for higher education, education
Odgers Berndtson Grows NY Office
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Cheryl Lobell as a partner in its New York office serving life science and healthcare clients. She will also be a member of the firm’s human resources functional practice. Ms. Lobell, who is currently with Odgers Berndtson's office in Singapore, will relocate to the U.S. next month to
Vaco Raleigh Names Managing Director of Executive Search
Executive placement and consulting firm Vaco Raleigh, LLC has added Christiaan Heijmen as managing director of executive search. Mr. Heijmen will be responsible for assisting CEOs, presidents and directors, in identifying, evaluating and recruiting C-level executives and managers for their respective organizations as well as building Vaco Raleigh’s executive recruiting practice. “At Vaco, we take
John M. Floyd & Associates Executive Search Group Chosen by IBAT
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has retained John M. Floyd & Associates Executive Search Group (JMFA ESG) to be the preferred provider of search and recruitment services for the association's member banks. With 60 percent of executive management personnel reaching standard retirement age in the next 10 years, community banks will be faced
Dillistone Selected by Penna Plc
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has announced that its FILEFINDER has been implemented by Penna Plc. for its offices in the U.K., Ireland, Spain and Sweden. David Hunter, director of executive search for Penna Plc, said: “Early adoption of FileFinder 10 puts Penna at the forefront of the industry, and
Caldwell Partners Forms Alliance with Executive Search Group International
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has formed an alliance with Executive Search Group International (ESGI). Based in Hong Kong, ESGI specializes in senior level appointments in Asia and the Middle East. The firm serves a range of industries, with particular emphasis on financial services, technology and real estate. ESGI has offices in
Glasford International Grows Presence in Philippines
Glasford International has added Q2 HR Solutions as a partner firm in the Philippines. Q2 HR Solutions comprises of five specialist human resources businesses. Q2 Executive Search is the group's flagship division provides executive search & selection services. The organization is led by Trixie Whyte and is headquartered in Manila. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford
Atrium Expands Finance and Accounting Services
Atrium Staffing has announced the expansion of its finance and accounting direct hire services. Atrium is doubling the number of direct hire counselors to meet growing demands to fill numerous positions for qualified accounting and finance professionals among small and medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. During the first half of 2011 alone, Atrium's finance and
Kenexa and SkillSoft Form Alliance
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, and SkillSoft, an SaaS provider of e-learning content, technology and services, have formed a strategic alliance to integrate and market Kenexa’s global talent management solutions with SkillSoft’s learning content and platform technology. This collaboration uses SkillSoft’s Open Learning Services Architecture (OLSA), which utilizes web
CDI Corp. Records Nine Percent Revenue Rise
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $272.5 million, a 9.3 percent gain from revenues of $249.4 million, a year ago. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the company reported a net income of $2.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, compared with a gain of $1.7 million,
Coleman Lew Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has hired John Griffith as a consultant. Mr. Griffith joins Coleman Lew after serving as president of Presbyterian College for 14 years. Throughout his career, he has focused on board development, strategic planning, and resource development. He has also conducted national searches for key positions at the collegiate
Egon Zehnder Names Head of Financial Officers Practice
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder International has named Arun Dhingra as leader of its financial officers practice. Mr. Dhingra joins Zehnder from the Balanced Scorecard Collaborative where he led that firm’s financial services practice. "Arun's knowledge of the financial officer needs of businesses in all sectors – be it general industry or financial services
Stanton Chase Grows Prague Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Pavel Oplt as a new partner in its Prague office. Mr. Oplt will work primarily in the consumer products and services and industry practice groups. Previously, he served as managing director at Dileris a.s. (eD System Group). Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering services
SuccessFactors to Deliver Global Business Execution Solution with NEC
SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with NEC, a global leading IT service provider that represents one of the largest SaaS reseller deals in Japan. As part of the relationship, NEC will resell SuccessFactors' Business Execution (BizX) software through NEC global cloud-based global
Workday Closes $85 Million in Funding
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has secured $85 million in Series F financing. The round was led by new investors, including T. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Janus Capital Group Inc., and Bezos Expeditions, the personal investment company of Amazon.com founder and CEO,
Coleman Lew Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has hired Shana Plott as a consultant. Ms. Plott has spent almost 20 years in the non-profit sector, serving in various director level roles in development, marketing and communications. She previously served as a development director at KinderMourn. Earlier in her career, she was with Heidrick & Struggles.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13 Percent Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $142.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 12.8 percent from $126.1 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 15.4 percent in the Americas and 35 percent in Europe (approximately 25 percent on a
Greenwich Harbor Partners Places COO at Ideeli
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Robert Wuesthoff as chief operating officer of ideeli. Mr. Wuesthoff was previously executive vice president and COO of Global eCommerce Services at GSI Commerce, Inc. Launched in June 2007, ideeli is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior level
