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Harris Search Associates Recruits Inaugural Director of National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Efficacy at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
Following a national search that included a highly competitive candidate pool, Harris Search Associates has placed Alicia Allen as the inaugural director of the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Efficacy (NCOR) at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. Allen previously served at the University
GHP Search Finds Board Members for Teach for America Detroit
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, was recently selected by Teach for America Detroit. New Trustees recruited by GHP Search include Ana C. Wagner, VP of automotive aftermarket North America and head of global business development at HenKel, Paul Lindow, retired senior partner with Deloitte & Touche in the Banking & Capital Markets,
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
How to Partner With an Executive Search Firm
In today’s dynamic talent market, aligning with the right executive search firm can be the difference between merely filling a position and truly transforming your leadership landscape. However, the efficacy of this partnership hinges not only on the capabilities of the search firm but also on the behaviors and actions of the clients themselves, according
Boyden Grows San Francisco Office
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard as the new managing director of its San Francisco office. Prior to joining Boyden, Mr. Pritchard was executive vice president at Strawn Arnold Ashpitz Groover, Ltd, a healthcare focused executive search firm. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries.
Futurestep Names Global Practice Leader
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Neil Griffiths as global practice leader for its talent communications and employer branding practice. Mr. Griffiths will build and develop the go-to-market proposition for the global talent communication and employer branding practice. He joins Futurestep from talent and resourcing competitor Alexander Mann Solutions
3P Consultants Places Managing Director at Premium Technologies
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Atulya Gupta as managing director of Premium Transmission Limited. Mr. Gupta was previously a managing director at with Sona BLW Praezisionschmeide. Premium Transmission Limited manufactures gearboxes, geared motors, fluid couplings, gear lube oil and other speed reducer drives. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the
Options Group Launches HR Squared Consultants
Global recruiting firm Options Group has opened a new business, hR-Squared Consultants, focused on providing human capital solutions, client-tailored strategic studies, and quantitative products to the financial services industry. hR-Squared Consultants will operate as a separate division of Options Group and is expected to complement the firm's core search business by serving the broader HR
IRC ADDS MUMBAI-BASED FRUCTUS CONSULTANTS
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Mumbai-based Fructus Consultants as its first new member firm. Fructus Consultants (IRC India) is a global boutique executive search firm, based in Mumbai with branches in Bangalore and Chennai. “We’re delighted to start 2012 by welcoming Fructus Consultants to our expanding global alliance,” said Sylvia MacArthur, president
Allen Austin Completes Search for Houston Community College System
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has Belinda Brockman as the new director of internal audit for Houston Community College System. Ms. Brockman previously served as manager of IT security and internal control at Universal American Corp (UAC). Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S.
eQuest Extends Partnership with Taleo
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has extended and expanded its strategic partnership with Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions. The new multi-year agreement enables Taleo customers broader job posting services and support including 24/7 global support, online training, formation of an eQuest-Taleo User Group, and free, unlimited
Furst Group Adds Talent Management VP
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Joe Mazzenga as vice president. Mr. Mazzenga has a background as a consultant in building effective executive teams through leadership assessment and development; executive team performance; talent management; succession planning; and talent alignment amid organizational and cultural change. He was most recently with Aon Hewitt as senior
CTPartners Expands In Latin America
CTPartners has named Ana Cláudia Reis as a partner in Latin America. As a member of the firm’s global technology, media & telecom, professional services and chief information officer practices, Ms. Reis focuses on filling senior management positions for large national and multinational clients. She is based in São Paulo. She previously served as an
TillmanCarlson Recruits COO for Empower Software Solutions
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Jim Hoefflin as president and chief operating officer for Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a Lake Capital company. Mr. Hoefflin joins Empower from Hanson Dodge Creative where he served as a partner and COO. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Empower Software Solutions is a national provider of innovative and state-of-the-art
Synerion Canada Launches Recruitment Solution Software
Synerion, a leader in workforce management solutions, has launched a new recruitment software solution which helps companies to increase their competitiveness and efficiency. Synerion's president and CEO, Ernie Pozzobon, said: “Our customers asked us to develop an effective recruiting solution to compliment and improve their workforce management system. Our new solution is further proof of
Worldwide Demand for Senior Executives Still Expected in 2012
Demand for senior executives is still expected in the major markets of the world, but with less optimism than at the beginning of 2011, according to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Forty-three percent of industry professionals surveyed predict that executive search activity will increase in 2012 over 2011, with the greatest sector rise
DHR Acquires Prestonwood Associates
DHR International has acquired Prestonwood Associates, Inc., an executive search firm headquartered in Boston. Founded in 1984, Prestonwood specialized in linking executives to corporate strategies in the technology and innovation, life sciences and clean technology fields. Joining DHR are the founder and chief executive officer, Diane Coletti, and president, Alice Koehn Benson. Ms. Coletti joins
RSR Partners Names Head of Financial Services Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Charles G.T. Stonehill as a managing director and head of the firm's financial services practice. Mr. Stonehill, who has more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets, including key positions at Lazard Freres, Credit Suisse First
Spectrum Search Partners Places CFO at Inspirato
Denver-based executive search firm Spectrum Search Partners has placed Vilia Valentine as chief financial officer at Inspirato. Ms. Valentine joins Inspirato from MDC Holdings, a $1 billion public homebuilding and financial services company, where she served as the principal financial officer. Prior to MDC Holdings, Valentine spent four years as the CFO for Gaiam Inc.
Accelent Recruits CEO for Metavana
Accelent, Inc. has placed Michael Tupanjanin as president and chief executive officer of Metavana, Inc. Prior to joining Metavana, Mr. Tupanjanin served as a general manager at Microsoft. Metavana is a software provider of search for the social web. Accelent is an executive talent acquisition and integration firm which serves technology clients in the Internet,
Tatum Names Regional Managing Partner
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Jay Milligan as the regional managing partner for Texas and the Southeastern Region. Mr. Milligan comes to Tatum from KPMG, where he spent the last several years as global advisory director, taking the lead in expanding KPMG's global footprint with several of the firm's largest accounts. “I am
EIR Becomes a SucessFactors Services Partner
Enterprise Information Resources Inc. (EIR) has announced it is a new SuccessFactors Inc. SuccessServices Partner. EIR is a client-focused HR software firm specializing in solutions that align the functional aspects of compensation and related HR systems to an organization's strategic initiatives. EIR will offer current and future SuccessFactors customers compensation consulting services ranging from technical
Paychex Acquires ICO Time Systems
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired Icon Time Systems, Inc., an industry leader in time and attendance solutions for small businesses. Paychex initially partnered with Icon Time Systems in February 2011 for the launch of the Paychex PST 1000 time clock, a
ICIMS to Offer E-Verify as Part of Onboarding Solution
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has announced that the company will now offer Tracker I-9 software and E-Verify compliance as part of its Onboarding Solution. This comes as iCIMS and Tracker Corp., a provider of innovative software for immigration management, Form I-9 compliance, and E-Verify regulations, announce the formal expansion of
Monster Employment Index Rises
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, grew 11 percent in February. Nineteen of the 20 industries monitored by the Index showed positive annual growth trends. Transportation and Warehousing (up 36 percent) claimed the top
Hire Partners LLC is Launched
Human capital services veterans Mark Whittington and John West have announced the formation of Hire Partners, LLC. The partners plan to leverage their previous success with IT staffing company System One Solutions, Inc., which they sold to Monster Worldwide in 2000. Mr. Whittington will serve as chairman and CEO of the new venture with Mr.
G&A Partners Hires Sales/Marketing Exec
G&A Partners, an integrated human resource and administrative services company, has appointed Marius Swart as executive vice president of sales of marketing and business development. Mr. Swart will also serve as president of G&A's subsidiary, HourDoc.com, a web-based time and labor tracking company. With a professional career that spans more than 20 years, Mr. Swart
DavenportMajor to Lead CTO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by Leap Wireless International to lead in its search for a new executive vice president and chief technology officer. Leap Wireless is a provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for life
The Judge Group Promotes Strategic Accounts Director
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has promoted Janet Harbour to managing director of strategic accounts. Ms. Harbour has been with The Judge Group since 2008 as director of strategic account management, a role in which she was responsible for cultivating new and existing global accounts, while driving the sales and delivery of Judge's
Monster Employment Index Rises
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has increased eight percent in December, consistent with slow, but steady growth in online recruitment activity. The Index edged down five percent on monthly basis as is typical
Cornerstone OnDemand Founddation Extends Services
The Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, which helps to provide non-profits with talent management software and services, now has 11 education non-profits, schools and school districts participating in its Strategic Partnership Program. Program participants are awarded a two-year contract to receive Cornerstone OnDemand's learning and talent management software, as well as consulting services, at no cost. The
Online Labor Demand Grows in December
Online advertised vacancies rose 93,800 in December to 3,951,000, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The December increase offset the dips of 76,000 in November and 14,000 in October. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.45, indicating there were 3.5 unemployed for every online advertised vacancy in November, the latest monthly
Saba Posts Small Fiscal Q2 Revenue Increase
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $30.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, up four percent from $29.2 million in the same quarter last year. GAAP loss per share was $0.16 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 compared to a loss per share
Recruit Co., Ltd. Acquires Advantage Resourcing America
Recruit Co., Ltd. has acquired U.S.-based Advantage Resourcing America, Inc. from affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Netherlands-based Advantage Resourcing Europe B.V. Total transaction value was approximately $410 million. Recruit Co., Ltd. is a provider of products and solutions related to human resources, education & learning, housing, bridal & baby, daily living, travel and
AESC Adds Paris-Based Cala Partners as Member
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Cala Partners as its newest firm. Paris based Cala Partners was founded in September 2010 by Stéphane Romano and Michel Font. The firm provides executive search as well as onboarding and leadership advisory services to clients in a wide range of sectors: insurance, banking, private equity,
