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IANS And Artico Map The Rise Of The Million-Dollar CISO
A highly readable and insightful report that’s just come out, the 2025 State of the CISO Report by IANS and Artico Search, presents a comprehensive analysis of how the CISO role is evolving in today’s enterprise landscape. Based on survey responses from over 800 CISOs, the report tracks shifts in organizational structure, compensation, boardroom engagement, and
CAA Executive Search Recruits CEO for Vanderbilt Enterprises
CAA Executive Search has placed Markus Schreyer as CEO of the newly created Vanderbilt Enterprises, a strategic initiative designed to advance mission-aligned ventures that generate sustainable new revenue streams and support strategic priorities. CAA Executive Search’s Dany Berghoff, Joe Becher and Jason Hanold led the search for this role based in Nashville, TN. “Vanderbilt is committed to
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
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
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
Why High-Performing Executives Don’t Always Operate as High-Performing Teams
It might sound counterintuitive, but a group made up of individual high performers does not always translate to a high-performing team. The fact that these professionals excel at their primary jobs doesn’t automatically mean they will work cohesively and effectively as a team, a new report from Odgers Berndtson explains. A poorly functioning team is
Odgers Berndtson Expands Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Glenn Stevens and Rachel Schultz in New York as partners in the financial services practice. Mr. Stevens will focus on client assignments within investment banking, alternative investments, asset management, and capital markets; he will provide similar services for clients within the firm's sports practice. Mr. Stevens was previously
De Novo Legal Re-Enters Legal Executive Search Market
De Novo Legal, an international attorney document review and electronic discovery provider, has added Barry Bova as managing director of senior level placement and where he will manage the legal permanent placement division. De Novo Legal will now provide executive search for law firm senior management, partners, associates and paralegals. Formerly a partner at Kingsbury
Heidrick & Struggles Retained by CSC
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by global IT services company CSC to begin a search for a new CEO. The current president and CEO, Michael W. Laphen recently announced his plans to retire. Mr. Laphen will continue to serve until a new CEO is selected. Heidrick & Struggles is
BranchOut Launches RecruiterConnect
BranchOut, a professional network on Facebook with millions of active users in more than 60 countries, has launched RecruiterConnect, a tool for recruiters and hiring managers to source job candidates on Facebook and build private talent networks. RecruiterConnect gives companies complete control by allowing them to keep all contacts and connections made. “RecruiterConnect fills a
Latest Version of Lumesse TalentLink Released
Lumesse, a global provider of integrated talent management solutions, has made the latest version of its enterprise talent acquisition (e-recruitment) solution, Lumesse TalentLink, available. Version 11.2 of Lumesse TalentLink delivers an enhanced API (TalentHub) that allows customers and partners greater flexibility when integrating and extending Lumesse TalentLink to build career websites, interact with search technology
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
