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The Taplow Group Expands to Bulgaria
Global recruiting consortium The Taplow Group has expanded to Sofia, Bulgaria with the addition of Top Skills Recruitment as its newest member firm. The new location further strengthens the firm’s global presence and expands its ability to serve clients in the region. With Eli Stoyneva and Dimitar Kalev as joint managing partners, The Taplow Group, Bulgaria, will
Breaking the Boardroom Glass Ceiling
For far too long, leadership positions have been less accessible for women than their male peers. This has resulted in frustrating gender imbalances across organizations’ top ranks globally—seven percent of the world’s largest companies still have all-male boards, and only 10 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. But despite longstanding barriers, female leadership is
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.
TalentRise Appoints Leader of Coaching and Leadership Development Practice
TalentRise has named Kristen Fox Lampert as leader of its coaching and leadership development practice. She will focus on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including fast start coaching and mental fitness for leaders programming. “Kristen’s thoughtful approach to coaching and leadership development is truly one-of-a-kind,” said Pete Petrella, TalentRise practice leader for executive search.
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?
Saenger Associates and GrowthPhases Form Partnership
Saenger Associates and GrowthPhases AG have formed an alliance to expand each firm’s client offering to include retained executive search, interim management and business consulting. “Our mission is to provide executive placements for the long-term success of our clients, and the win-win result for candidates and clients alike,” said Gary Saenger, founder and president of
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
Pacific Pride Foundation Taps Envision Consulting to Find New Leader
Pasadena, CA-based search firm Envision Consulting has been retained by Pacific Pride Foundation to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Fuller, Matt Kamin, Melissa Montoya, and Jess McBride are leading the assignment. Reporting to the board of directors, Pacific Pride Foundation is seeking an experienced, growth-minded executive leader to serve as their next leader. The
Frederickson Partners Recruits Chief People Officer for Proofpoint
Global HR search firm Frederickson Partners has recruited Kim Sullivan as chief people officer for Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider. In her role, Ms. Sullivan will lead the global human resources organization in driving business growth through strategic HR programs. She will report to the CEO, Sumit Dhawan. Ms. Sullivan brings more than 25 years of experience
Vetted Solutions Seeking New Leader for the American Peanut Shellers Association
The American Peanut Shellers Association has retained Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions to lead in its search for a new executive director. The executive position offers a special opportunity to lead a proven, highly committed membership and staff in an aggressive effort to promote the best interests of shellers and the broader peanut industry. This
Hudson RPO Acquires Executive Solutions
Hudson RPO, a global total talent solutions company owned by Old Greenwich, Conn.-based recruiting firm Hudson Global Inc., has acquired Executive Solutions, a Dubai-based talent solutions company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close later this month. “With the entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hudson RPO is
CEO Transitions Decline in 2023
In 2023, the number of S&P 1500 transitions declined from 2022 and have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to findings from Spencer Stuart’s CEO Transitions report. Transitions among the large-cap S&P 500 companies had been on track for a “normal” year of transitions but ultimately were lower than pre-pandemic averages, weighed down by
BroadView Talent Partners Retained by Oweesta Corporation for Multiple Searches
BroadView Talent Partners has been selected by Oweesta Corporation in Longmont, CO, to lead in its searches for a new chief program officer and chief lending officer. Oweesta provides training, technical assistance, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help Native communities develop an integrated range of asset-building products and services, including financial education and financial products.
Lantern Partners Assists Wondr Health with Chief Technology Officer Search
The forces that shape the technology, internet, telecom, and IT services industries move at the speed of light. In these industries, having the right leaders—with the vision and ability to drive growth and innovation—is an absolute necessity. Recently, Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Lantern Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Greg Tracy as chief technology officer of
Daversa Partners Names First Chief Marketing Officer
Daversa Partners, which helps build leadership teams for growth and venture-backed companies, has appointed Nicole Daversa as the firm’s first chief marketing officer. “I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nicole on her well-deserved promotion to Chief Marketing Officer,” said Laura Kinder, president at Daversa Partners. “Nicole’s dedication, innovative strategies, and leadership have been instrumental in
Felix Appoints Managing Director in Executive Search Practice
Leadership development, recruiting, and outplacement firm Felix has expanded with the addition of Scott Sammon as a managing director in the executive search practice. He will join practice leader and managing director J. James O’Malley in supporting the firm’s healthcare and life sciences practice and other industry segments. “We are excited that Scott brings his expertise
Hiring Confidence Slows as Employers Steer Economic Headwinds
Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024, according to the lates ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 41 countries. Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) — calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who
Creating an Impactful Succession Plan
CEO succession is a critical process for companies, ensuring that they have the right leadership in place to drive success and growth. The process refers to the strategic process of identifying and developing individuals within an organization to take over key leadership positions when they become vacant. Without well-executed succession plan best practices, organizations can face
Greenwood Asher & Associates Seeking President for Milwaukee Area Technical College
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has been selected by Milwaukee Area Technical College to conduct a national search for their next college president. Tracey Weldon, Jim Johnsen, and Itza Walters are leading the assignment. “We are honored to have been selected by the Milwaukee Area Technical College board to support their
Lindauer Appoints Co-Leader of Higher Education Practice
Lindauer has expanded with the addition of Paula Fazli as senior vice president. She will also serve as co-leader of the firm’s higher education practice along with Faith Montgomery and will expand its executive recruitment, talent management, and consulting services. “Throughout her respected career in executive search, Paula has helped some of the most prestigious institutions
How Companies are Using Interim CFOs
In recent years, the role and responsibilities of CFOs have grown greatly beyond their historical boundaries. No longer seen simply as stewards of the company’s financial management, compliance, and reporting, a Raconteur report recently noted that CFOs today are taking an increasingly prominent role as key strategic partners to the CEO, tapping vast troves of data
The League of Women Voters of the United States Retains BoardWalk Consulting to Find New Leader
Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting was recently retained by The League of Women Voters of the United States in Washington, D.C. to lead in its search for a new CEO. Managing director Kathy Bremer and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville are leading the assignment. Reporting to the board of directors and the League of Women Voters Education
20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions Assists the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with Marketing and Communications Search
20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Julie Stapf as vice president of marketing and communications of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Stapf is a highly accomplished, award winning marketing and communications leader. She joins the Pittsburgh Symphony from the Cleveland Orchestra, where she served for several years as vice president
Newcastle United Taps Odgers Berndtson to Lead Sports Director Search
Given the search industry’s knack for finding a need and filling it, it was only natural that recruitment firms would soon step to the fore in the sports sector, which has become a growth area for executive search businesses. Many C-suite-focused recruiting firms are now active in the sector and some specialize only in the
EMA Partners Adds Dasein in Brazil as Newest Member Firm
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. EMA Partners International, a global partnership of executive search professionals, has added Dasein in Brazil as
Conviction And Speed To Drive M&A Deals In 2024
The M&A market has always operated in a boom/bust cycle of expansion and contraction. And the last couple of years have been no exception. According to Bain & Company’s latest Global M&A Report, rising interest rates among other factors represented a significant obstacle for dealmakers. But the biggest hurdle according to the consultancy was the valuation gap between
The Importance of Functional Talent in 2024
Communications and labor relations teams played critical roles in keeping employees safe and informed during the pandemic and during recent labor unrest. These senior executive teams also kept management’s message in the market during the recent labor negotiations, according to a recent report from Holden Richardson’s Beverley O’Connor. The report highlights why these two unplanned
Ivy Group Seeking CEO for The Forum
Toronto-based executive search firm Ivy Group was recently selected The Forum to lead in its search for a new CEO. After five years of leadership, CEO Paulina Cameron left the organization at the end of December 2023. The incoming CEO will steer The Forum into its next chapter of growth and impact. The ideal candidate will
The Christopher Group Recruits Head of Human Resources for IVS Group
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has placed Jim Carpenter as the new head of human resources at IVS Group, a trusted source in the industrial services and infrastructure-related construction industries. Managing partner, Tobin Anselmi and recruiting director, Morgan Booker, headed the assignment. “Morgan and I truly enjoy working with Keith
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head of Financial Services and PE Practice in India
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Avneesh Raghuvanshi as executive director and head of financial services and private equity practice in India. He will be based in the Mumbai and Delhi offices, overseeing and driving the executive search initiatives in India’s financial services sector and private equity domain. “Avneesh’s
5 Strategies for Winning High Impact Leaders in a Tight Talent Market
Companies of all types are dealing with talent shortfalls across the spectrum. But private equity firms, in particular, are navigating a perfect storm of landing high impact talent in arguably the tightest labor market seen in decades. Hiring key leaders has never been more critical for many high growth portfolio companies, yet a spike in
GM Retains Spencer Stuart
General Motors Corporation has selected Spencer Stuart to recruit new directors for its board, according to The Wall Street Journal. The announcement follows President Barrack Obama’s move to force the resignation of GM chairman and CEO G. Richard Wagoner and hand-pick his successor Frederick A. Henderson as the company’s new CEO. Detroit-based General Motors Corp.,
Cytiva Software Posts Strong Q1 Gains
Cytiva Software Inc., a Canadian-based talent management software vendor, has recorded a 23 percent revenue increase for the first quarter ending March 30, 2009. The company also posted a 78 percent increase in cash flow provided by operations over the same period last year and a 64 percent year over year increase in deferred revenue.
Recruiter Confidence Climbs
ExecuNet’s Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI) jumped 16 points higher in May, as the executive search industry’s outlook for the employment market improved for the third consecutive month amid signs that economic conditions are stabilizing. The RCI now stands at its highest level since June 2008. The Recruiter Confidence Index is based on a monthly survey
StepStone Partners with Philips
StepStone, a provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Philips is to implement its new ETWeb talent and performance management platform. ETWeb will help Philips retain its workforce and plan for future success. Once completed, StepStone’s solution will cover approximately 45,000 Philips employees across more than 60 countries. StepStone’s platform will support Philips
Options Group Expands Gobal Investment Banking Practice
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added Tom Cleary to help expand its global investment banking practice. With nearly 20 years of executive search experience, Mr. Cleary previously ran and founded his own firm, Landfall Partners in 2005, and ran the investment banking practice at Rhodes Associates. “The search business is
Sheffield Haworth Adds to New York Office
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has appointed Mark Esposito as managing director and head of its business and professional services practice for the Americas. Mr. Esposito comes to Sheffield Haworth from Sextant Search Partners in New York where he served as partner. He will assume responsibilities from Stephen Spagnuolo, who launched the New York
Stanton Chase International Adds New Toronto Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Toronto-based Kinley & Connelly to its global network of recruiting firms. “We are excited that Kinley & Connelly is becoming part of Stanton Chase International. Kinley & Connelly has a leading-edge team of partners, practice specialists and support staff, which has propelled them to the forefront of
Korn/Ferry International Posts Major Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) has posted revenues of $107 million for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009, a decrease of 43.5 percent from revenues of $208.2 million a year ago. The firm reported diluted loss per share of $0.45 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.36 in the fourth quarter last year. Excluding a $25.1 million restructuring
DHR Names Financial Services Managing Director – Asia Pacific
Global executive search firm DHR International has appointed May Tung as the managing director of its financial services practice, Asia Pacific; Ms. Tung is based out of the firm’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Tung was with Russell Reynolds Associates for over five years covering financial services companies throughout Asia.
Aon Consulting Partners with Lockheed Martin
Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to provide human resource solutions to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Lockheed Martin was given the Integrated Hiring Operations and Personnel (IHOP) contract by the TSA in 2008, to provide a variety of human resource functions, including
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Opens Atlanta Office
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Stephen A. Dezember and Kevin B. Kelly as managing directors to open its new Atlanta office. Until recently, Messers Dezember and Kelly were executive vice presidents with the Atlanta firm of Slayton Search Partners. Mr. Dezember has over 15 years of executive search experience with Ray & Berndtson, A.T.
Martin Partners Completes Search for Amgen
Chicago-based executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Jason Appel as marketing director, eMarketing to Amgen. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Appel was a director of innovation and new customer channels at Sanofi-Aventis. Amgen is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Martin Partners provides executive search services to a
Korn Ferry Acquires Whitehead Mann.
Korn/Ferry International has acquired London-based executive search firm Whitehead Mann. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Piers Marmion, CEO and co-managing partner of Whitehead Mann, will join Korn/Ferry as chairman of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "Whitehead Mann and Korn/Ferry are both leading brands closely aligned in practice areas, markets and
IRC Recruitment Adds New Member Firms in Ukraine and U.K.
IRC Recruitment, a global alliance of executive search and recruitment services firms, has added Active Human Capital Group of the United Kingdom and Kiev, Ukraine-based HR CONSULTING as its newest member firms. Active Human Capital Group provides UK-wide executive search and selection services, predominantly focused at senior management and board level across all sectors. Active
Human Capital Institute and Improved Experience Establish an Executive Council
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and Improved Experience have established an executive council dedicated to increasing the strategic competencies and capabilities of recruiting and talent acquisition management professionals. The mission of HCI’s Strategic Talent Acquisition Council is to collaborate both online and in person to discuss insights, explore challenges and discover fresh ideas on acquiring
Spencer Stuart Recruits CEO for OCTANe
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Matthew Jenusaitis as the next president and chief executive officer of OCTANe, an Orange County, CA-based organization for the biomedical and technology communities. Mr. Jenusaitis is a medical device industry professional with more than 20 years experience. Most recently, he worked with the venture backed accelerator fund, ConcepTx,
Gerard R. Roche Retires From Heidrick & Struggles’ Board
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, International, Inc. has announced that Gerard R. Roche has retired from its board of directors, and that it has named Jane D. Hartley to its board. Mr. Roche joined Heidrick & Struggles as an executive recruiter in 1964 and has been a director of Heidrick & Struggles since 1970.
Lonergan Partners Names Partner
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has appointed Ben Anderson as a partner in its Silicon Valley office. Mr. Anderson will lead the firm’s media and software practices, conducting senior level recruitment and board consulting assignments in North America and Europe. He comes to Lonergan Partners from CTPartners and was a previous founder of Renoir Partners
TriNet Closes Acquisition of Gevity
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has completed its acquisition of Gevity, an HR outsourcing company based in Bradenton, Florida. On March 5, TriNet announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gevity in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $98 million. At that time, TriNet
Bond International Inks Drake & Scull to Five-Year Deal
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), the UAE-based service provider of mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracting, infrastructure, water and power and civil contracting services, has signed a five-year contract with Bond International Software to deploy Bond Talent, an online recruitment and talent management software solution. As a middle east recruitment software specialist, Bond will provide
DavenportMajor Retained by DTS for CTO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by DTS, Inc., to lead in its search for a new executive vice president and chief technology officer. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA, DTS, Inc. is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
Fairfield Partners Adds Managing Director
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has added John Boehmer as a managing partner. Mr. Boehmer has experience in technology and executive search and formerly served as a principal and partner with Russell Reynolds Associates and Korn/Ferry International. "Eric Montgomery and I could not be more
CTPartners Adds Partner in Redwood City Office
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has added Loran Kaminsky as a partner in its Redwood City Office. Mr. Loran specializes in professional IT services, software and the Internet. He has successfully completed assignments in the C-suite and for general management, senior executive functions and operations executives. Mr. Loran joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a
Morgan Stanley Selects Adecco for Recruitment Services
Online recruiting site America’s Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, has entered into a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) agreement with global financial services firm Morgan Stanley. Adecco’s RPO division will provide Morgan Stanley a full-lifecycle RPO solution for recruitment of Morgan Stanley employees in ISG operations, technology, company, and investment management.
RushmoreDrive.com and Wesley, Brown & Bartle Forge Partnership
RushmoreDrive.com, a search engine for the Black community, and Wesley, Brown & Bartle, Inc. (WB&B), an executive search firm dedicated to the recruitment, retention and professional development of executives of color, have announced a strategic partnership. “This is a pioneering enterprise, combining as it does the first search engine for the Black community, with, if
Sony Exec Named Partner at WTW Associates
Ira B. Sallen has been named as a partner of executive search firm WTW Associates, Inc.; Mr. Sallen will lead the global expansion of the firm’s executive search and consulting practice within the entertainment and digital media industries. “With nearly 25 years of global human resources experience, Ira is an expert at leading and managing
Howden Group Selects Softscape for Human Resources Platform
The Howden Group, a global provider of engineering products, has chosen Softscape’s Human Resources Management System (HRMS) to manage the company’s worldwide operations. The global rollout of Softscape’s platform will manage all of Howden’s employee data, on-boarding, diversity, culture, and retention processes. Howden’s HR technology strategy also includes the implementation of complete talent management processes,
Ctpartners Adds Partner In Redwood City Office
CTPartners has added Wes Richards as a partner in its Redwood City Office. With over 14 years of executive search experience, Mr. Richards has recruited CEO, board directors, CFO, CIOs and other executive-level positions across the technology space and for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He joins the firm from Korn/Ferry International where
Bio Career Center Adds UCLA, Brown, NYU and Georgetown to Network
Bio Career Center, an online jobs board and careers site for life science professionals, has added UCLA, Brown, NYU and Georgetown as members of its jobs board, joining 15 other major universities. Developed with the Stanford Medical School director of career services, www.biocareercenter.com is constructed for P.h.D.s, M.D.s and other post-graduates who are looking for
Korn Ferry Appoints CFO
Executive search firm Korn/Ferry International has elected Michael A. DiGregorio as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. DiGregorio assumes the role formerly held by Stephen Giusto, who, as previously announced, will remain with the firm in an advisory role focused on strategic initiatives. Mr. DiGregorio currently holds the position of executive vice president
Signium International Adds Member Firms in Singapore & Venezuela
Signium International has added Gt Tradelink Asia Pte Ltd and Maxecon S.C. in Singapore and Venezuela, respectively, to its global network of retained executive search consultancies. Gt Tradelink Asia Pte Ltd, is led by Lionel Teng in Singapore. Mr. Teng has worked with several leading international corporations in energy, utilities and construction industries throughout Asia