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Ginger Finds Appoints President
New York City-headquartered executive search firm Ginger Finds has named Grégoire Martin as its new president. The fresh set of eyes might well be coming in at just the right time as Ginger Puglia, chief executive officer and co-founder, said the luxury industry is only going to continue to change. “The minute I met Grégoire,
Russell Reynolds Associates Appoints Chief Technology and Data Officer
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Harpreet Khurana as chief technology and data officer. In his expanded role, Mr. Khurana will lead a unified technology organization that combines the firm’s information systems, digital and data, and AI efforts, reporting directly to CEO Constantine Alexandrakis. Recent studies show that 44 percent of workers will need
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Value of Strong Portfolio Leadership During the Holding Period
Private equity firms typically seek candidates with a combination of strong academic credentials, relevant work experience, and a demonstrated interest in finance and investing. Hunt Scanlon Media recently sat down with Tim Tolan is founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group and Tim Russell, managing partner of the firm to discuss hiring talent
RSR Partners Names Head of Sports Industry Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Joseph A. Bailey as managing director and head of the firm's sports industry practice. Mr. Bailey, who has extensive experience in the global sports industry as a leader and recruiter, was a CEO of the NFL Miami Dolphins franchise, deputy
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Data I/O Corporation
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Data I/O Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Frederick R. Hume, the company's current president and CEO, announced his plans to retire on or before the end of the year. Data I/O Corporation provides manual and automated device programming systems. Korn/Ferry International, based
Ochre House Acquires Taaheed and Carmichael Fisher
Ochre House, a U.K.-based recruitment process outsourcing specialist, has acquired TAAHEED and Carmichael Fisher to expand its global RPO capability in the Middle East and North Africa. TAAHEED, based in Dubai, provides project recruitment and RPO to local and international businesses across the Middle East and North Africa. Carmichael Fisher is an international executive search
Haston/Williams Adds Executive Search Partner
HastonWilliams has appointed Steve Sossamon as an executive search partner. Mr. Sossamon has been conducting executive and agency search for over six years at the senior management level in a variety of functional areas, including finance, accounting, financial advisory, human resources and information technology. He formerly served as an executive recruiter with Lucas Group. “Steve
Eric Salmon & Partners Opens in Shanghai
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has opened a new office in Shanghai to cover the Greater China market. The firm now has seven offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Paris, Rome and Shanghai. Founded in 1990 by Eric Salmon the firm provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
JobSerf Employment Index Improves in February
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, gained 12 points in February increasing 23.7 points from a year ago. Detroit (+19 percent), Cleveland (+16 percent), Louisville (+16 percent) and Milwaukee (+15 percent) were the big winners this month. Houston (+11 percent), Philadelphia (+12 percent) and Washington, D.C. (+10 percent) also had double-digit
McDermott & Bull Places Sales Exec at Silverado
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Craig Eberhard as vice president of sales at Silverado Senior Living in Irvine, California. “Craig is a successful executive with over 20 years sales management experience in high performing healthcare and life science companies. Craig will help Silverado accelerate and drive profitable, top-line growth aligned with their strategic
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds Industrial/Natural Resources Veteran
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added to its industrial/natural resources sector with the appointment of Paul Stohr as executive director. He will be based in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Mr. Stohr’s expertise within the industrial and natural resources sector includes serving as senior director of energy solutions business at Cummins, Inc. "Increased
Harvey Nash Expands Global Technology and Telecommunications Practice
Harvey Nash Group, a global provider of professional recruitment and outsourcing services, has added Chris Jenkins to its global technology and telecommunications executive search practice. Mr. Jenkins joins Harvey Nash with over 20 years experience of executive search in the telecoms and technology sectors, having worked in both the U.K. and the U.S., with both
Accelent Recruits President and CEO for Codero Hosting
Accelent, Inc. has placed Emil Sayegh as president and chief executive of Codero Hosting. Mr. Sayegh previously led and expanded successful cloud computing and hosting businesses for HP and Rackspace Inc. Codero Hosting delivers dedicated, managed, and cloud hybrid hosting solutions on-demand for businesses of all sizes on a global basis. Accelent is an executive
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Flat Revenues; Transformation of Core Business Seen as Failure
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, the same as a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 4.3 percent in the Americas, but declined 5.8 percent in Europe (a decline of approximately six percent on a constant currency basis), and 3.6
DirectEmployers Forms Foundation to Improve Job Search and Career Tools
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has launched DirectEmployers Foundation, an ongoing mission to provide easy accessibility to job seekers and free listing options to employers. The Foundation is comprised of top user experience engineers and developers who share the same ideals and a strong commitment to open-source technology development.
Coleman Lew Strengthens Board
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has added Jeanie McCandless to its board of directors. Ms. McCandless, who has been with the firm since 1995, has provided research and sourcing expertise to over 150 search engagements in a variety of industries and functions. “Jeanie has provided leadership within our firm for over 15 years
Workday Grows Senior Staff
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has hired Debi Hirshlag as vice president of human resources and Jim Shaughnessy as vice president, general counsel and secretary. Ms. Hirshlag previously served as vice president of worldwide HR at Flextronics. In addition, she managed an internal team
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Columbia
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Bogota, Colombia and named Alejandro Rivas as its office head. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Rivas worked with Mattel Toys as general manager Colombia, starting up the subsidiary. Rosa Maria Herrera and Juan Antonio Bustillo become senior client partners in the Bogota Office. Ms. Herrera has over
Allen Austin Adds Partner in Fort Worth
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has added Leanne Collier as a partner in its Fort Worth office. Ms. Collier previously served as senior manager of strategic alliances and vendor relations at TD Ameritrade; she gained previous search experience with Rhodes Associates and Heidrick & Struggles. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and
ChampionScott Places CEO At Oasys Water
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Bob Muscat as chief executive officer at Oasys Water. Mr. Muscat formerly served as general manager of GE Energy’s Environmental Services business. Oasys Water is a leader in the development of forward osmosis based solutions for the treatment and desalination of high saline source waters. ChampionScott Partners is
Addison Search Expands Staffing Reach Via Strategic Acquisition
Addison Search, a provider of professional staffing services, has acquired Addison Group, an Oklahoma-based firm that connects information technology, financial, administrative and engineering professionals with talent-driven organizations. Despite the similarity in names, the companies had no prior connection. The transaction is aligned with Addison's strategy to expand its national service footprint through organic growth and
Korn Ferry Names New CFO
Korn/Ferry International has selected Robert Rozek as its new chief financial officer. Mr. Rozek joins Korn/Ferry with over 25 years of finance experience, having most recently served as EVP and CFO at Cushman & Wakefield, where he oversaw global financial and accounting operations. Prior to that, Mr. Rozek held senior leadership positions at Las Vegas
Nosal Partners Finds HR Chief for MTS Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Kristin Trecker as vice president and chief human resources officer at MTS Systems Corporation. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner, and David Nosal, chairman and CEO. Ms. Trecker was previously senior vice president of human resources at Lawson Software, Inc. MTS Systems Corporation is a
ExactMe! Expands Into Argentina
Innovated Talent Search ExactME! has been launched in Argentina. Arik Filstein, the founder and CEO of ExactME!, plans to expand from Buenos Aires throughout Latin America, with a focus set on the Brazilian market. The firm has existing operations in the U.S. and India. ExactME! will work to be a leader in a competitive online
Lumesse Selected by G4S
International security group G4S, has selected Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, to implement a new TalentLink (Talent Acquisition/e-recruitment) solution throughout the U.S. G4S is headquartered in the U.K. with international offices in 125 countries and employs over 635,000 people; the firm maintains a focus on hiring specialized staff. “With Lumesse TalentLink,
AESC Accepts Four New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added AltoPartners, France-based Groupe Mercator, Quaestus Senior Management Search in The Netherlands and SommerGroup in Chile as its newest members. AltoPartners is an international alliance of independent executive search firms established in 2006. The alliance now spans 28 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and
Hudson Highland Posts 17.5 Percent Gain; Net Income Up
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted fourth quarter 2011 revenues of $222.7 million, a gain of 1.7 percent from $219.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. The recruiting firm recorded net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and
Exige International Opens Office in Switzerland
Recruiting firm Exige International has opened a new office in tax haven Zug, Switzerland. The company has also appointed Michael Shrum as business development director. Mr. Shrum has more than 20 years of international business experience and leads the expansion within the treasury, trading and risk management sectors in Switzerland. “We have seen a lot
Herman Collins Completes Search for Abaca Technology Corp.
Technology-focused executive search firm Herman Collins LLC has placed homas Richard Lynam as chief scientist at Abaca Technology Corporation. “This was a perfect fit for Abaca; there aren't very many people who have done their PhDs on spam,” said Whitfield Diffie, a principal at Herman Collins. “For a century, crypto was at the forefront of
Witt/Kieffer Adds To Life Sciences Practice
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has added Mike Honeysett as a consultant in its life sciences practice. Mr. Honeysett previously served as the global market development leader in GE Healthcare’s Division of Cell Technologies. Prior to that, he held the role of vice president of sales and marketing for Q3DM, an early pioneer in cellular imaging.
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for Sterling Construction
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Sterling Construction Company to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Sterling's current chairman and CEO, Patrick T. Manning, will continue to serve in his dual roles throughout the recruitment process until the new CEO is elected. Sterling is a heavy
Buller Group Partners with Caspian Global
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has partnered with Caspian Global, a provider of high quality language services, nation building, and intelligence support to commercial clients and the government market. “The Buller Group and Caspian Global have officially joined forces to address a critical need in today's global marketplace,” said Rob
Per Ardua Associates Names Head of Asset Management Practice
London-headquartered financial services recruiter Per Ardua Associates has selected Charles Harvey to head its asset management practice. Mr. Harvey has 14 years experience in financial services executive search. He was previously co-head of recruiter Hammond Partners’ asset management division. Prior to that, he was a consultant with asset management recruiter Beeley & Company.
Moster Posts Revenue Declines Amid Workforce Reduction
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $250 million for the fourth quarter, a two percent drop compared with $255 million in the comparable quarter last year. The company posted non-GAAP net income of $13 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.06 per share in the fourth quarter 2010. Careers-North America
