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Harris Search Associates Recruits CIO for Northwest State Community College
Following a national search that included a highly competitive, diverse candidate pool, Harris Search Associates has recruited Darin Seiler as chief information officer of Northwest State Community College. Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ led the assignment. Mr. Seiler has over 25 years of technology experience, driving data-informed decision-making and leading transformative IT initiatives. He most recently served as chief information
Leveraging Succession Planning to Drive Organizational Growth
As industries face unprecedented levels of disruption and innovation, organizations with deliberate and forward-thinking succession strategies are best positioned to secure long-term growth. At N2Growth, they have observed that companies treating succession planning as a core business strategy protect their operational continuity and build resilience. This article explores the multifaceted value of succession planning and
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
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
ADP Acquires the RightThing
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired The RightThing, a recruitment process outsourcing provider. The RightThing is also the parent company of AIRS, a leader in recruitment training and technology. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “With the addition of The RightThing's industry-leading RPO services, technology and management team,
Amrop Battalia Winston Adds New Diversity & Inclusion Practice
Amrop Battalia Winston has added a diversity & inclusion practice. The new group, which is based in Chicago, will be headed by Susan Medina and Peter Gomez. "In bringing these highly regarded professionals on board, we have made a significant investment in taking an industry leading position in helping businesses embrace diversity at the most
B.E. Smith Adds New VP
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has hired Judy Spinella as vice president, project leader for the firm's interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions. Ms. Spinella will lead a number of interim and consulting leaders nationwide who provide leadership solutions for B. E. Smith clients. She brings extensive experience in regulatory and accreditation readiness, patient safety
TheLadders.co.uk Partners with eQuest
TheLadders.co.uk, a U.K. focused career site for £50K plus executives, and eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, have teamed up to offer joint customers free job posting distribution through eQuest's job posting gateway. “As eQuest continues its expansion in Europe, the formation of these types of partnerships is an extension of
Futurestep Adds New VP
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Jaishankar Adhinarayanan as vice president of global service management centers. Mr. Jaishankar joins Futurestep with experience in the management of service organizations, with a concentration on start-ups and process improvement of HRO, BPO and ITES operations. Most recently, he was the general manager
Eric Salmon & Partners Grows Brussels Office
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has added William Mossery to its Brussels office. Mr. Mossery has extensive experience in the telecom industry and will focus on telecom and ICT, as well as general management and staff support across industries. Founded in 1990, Eric Salmon & Partners is a top-level executive search firm that
TillmanCarlson Recruits CIO for CapSugel
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Ian Robertson as chief information officer for Capsugel, a KKR company. Mr. Robertson joins Capsugel from Novartis where he served as global chief information officer, consumer health. Capsugel is a provider of hard capsules and an innovator in drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical, OTC and health and
Kenexa and HireVie Form Partnership
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with video interviewing provider HireVue. Under the new partnership, HireVue's Digital Interview Platform and On Demand Digital Interviews will be pre-integrated with Kenexa 2x BrassRing to provide recruiters with single sign-on access to both platforms. “Our customers are always seeking ways to
Monster Employment Index Increases Seven Percent
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 continued a positive annual growth trend at seven percent in September with all metro recording positive annual growth. Public administration registers steepest annual decline, dropping 29 percent
Insurance-Focused Search Firm Sterling James Opens Doors
Executive search firm Sterling James has opened its doors to serve the strategic human capital needs of the global insurance industry. Co-founders Bruce Halbeck, Erin Hamrick, and Simon Harrison were all senior members of the insurance practices of executive recruiters Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart before launching Sterling James. Mr. Halbeck co-led the insurance
Korn Ferry Expands Global Board & CEO Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has announced that Richard L. Antoine has joined its global board & CEO services practice as a senior advisor on CEO and C-suite succession planning. Mr. Antoine retired as global head of human resources at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for A.G. Lafley and was a key advisor to Mr. Lafley and
Pedersen & Partners Grows Office in Hungary
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has named Peter Hidvegi as a senior consultant in Hungary. Mr. Hidvegi will be responsible for managing relationships with clients and managers, and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners organization. He previously worked at Dow Jones Telerate Hungary and later, became managing director for Hungary,
The Buller Group Completes Search for TASC
The Buller Group, an international human capital services and recruiting firm, has recruited retired vice admiral Thomas J. Kilcline Jr. as vice president of naval programs for TASC. Mr. Kilcline served as Commander of Naval Air Forces, leading the Navy's aviation force of 100,000 personnel, 11 nuclear aircraft carriers and 2,800 Navy aircraft. “It was
Nosal Partners Adds Recruiter
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has named Rick Pedersen as a client partner in the firm’s New York office. He will conduct senior-level assignments in the financial services industry. With 17 years of recruiting experience within the financial services sector, Mr. Pedersen was most recently a recruitment relationship manager for Allegis Group Services, where he
