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Developing Your Future Talent through a Skills-Based Approach
Nearly 40 percent of the skills people rely on at work today will soon be outdated or replaced, recent statistics from the World Economic Forum revealed. For HR leaders, it’s a wake-up call. Talent strategies need to move faster, or the business may fall behind, according to a recent report from Korn Ferry. “While advances in AI and
Academic Career & Executive Search Tapped by the Cleveland Institute of Art to Recruit CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) to lead in its search for a new vice president for business affairs and CFO. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. Reporting to the president and CEO, the CFO provides strategic oversight of all financial operations, including the
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.
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
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?
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Here’s How PE Firms Can Reduce Talent Churn and Produce Better Leaders
Participants in the ninth annual PE leadership survey conducted by AlixPartners generally agree that the most important thing they can do to achieve the financial results they demand is to pay attention to leadership and talent. For PE firms, which prioritize C-suite leadership, and portcos, which emphasize talent at all levels, “the quality of leadership and succession
Kforce Posts 5.5 Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $289 million for the third quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 5.5 percent from $259.5 million a year ago. Net income and EPS for the quarter increased 31.1 percent and 37.5 percent, respectively, versus the third quarter of 2010,
SuccessFactors Assists Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group has deployed a competency framework using SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, to identify hospitality talent and improve employee recruitment, retention, and engagement. The Lancaster Landmark Hotel specializes in the four and five star sector of the hotel market. Will Newbigging, director of organizational
The Buller Group Adds VP of Strategic Client Solutions
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has added David Peirce as vice president of strategic client solutions. Mr. Peirce is a business leader and program management professional with over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector. He has held leadership positions with several technology and professional services firms. “We
Monster and Ogden Newspapers Partner
Monster and Ogden Newspapers, Inc., have formed a strategic partnership and launch of co-branded Web sites to offer combined online and print services via Ogden Newspapers' family of 39 local newspapers across 12 states. The alliance integrates Monster.com's solutions into Ogden Newspapers' websites, delivering a complete job-search and recruitment experience to local audiences. The co-branded
Allen Austin to Lead Sales Search for HP Hood
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has been selected by HP Hood to begin a search for a new director of sales. Hood is a large dairy processor and marketer, distributing dairy products throughout the United States. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations
Kronos and Saba Form Cross Selling Relationship
Kronos Incorporated and Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, have announced that they have formed a cross-selling relationship to offer joint customers a unique solution to support the full employee lifecycle for organizations with large, hourly workforces in industries such as retail, life sciences, manufacturing, and public sector. The non-exclusive cross-selling relationship
DHR Expands Beijing Office
DHR International has added Michael Gralapp as executive vice president in the firm’s Beijing office. Mr. Gralapp has placed senior executive candidates in industrial, renewable energy, consumer products, IT, automotive and government relations sectors. He previously served as a search director for Stanton Chase International. Founded in 1989, DHR International is headquartered in Chicago and
GulfBankers Executive Search Names Country Manager in Egypt
Gulfbankers Executive Search has named Linda Balboul as country manager for Egypt. Ms. Balboul will be based in Cairo and focus on the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa regions. Ms. Balboul has experience as a banker, business development and sales management executive, and most recently served as a project section head at Banque Misr
Lonergan Partners Fills Board Seat for Cirrus Logic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Al Schuele as a member of the board of directors at Cirrus Logic. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Schuele is a 30 year veteran of high tech, who currently heads up Sevin Rosen Funds’ ventures. “Adding Al to the Cirrus Board brings him full circle.
Online Labor Demand Dips 13,600 in October
Online advertised vacancies dipped slightly by 13,600 in October to 3,933,400, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The October drop follows a decline of 44,000 in September and a decrease of 164,000 in August. The Supply/Demand rate stands at 3.54, indicating there were 3.5 unemployed for every online advertised vacancy
Robert Half Posts 20 Percent Q3 Revenue Increase
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $984.7 million, a 20 percent increase from revenues of $817.3 million in the third quarter of 2010. During the quarter, the company recorded earnings of $43.6 million, or 31 cents per share, compared with $20.1 million, or 14 cents per share, in the year-ago
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Education & Social Enterprise Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Bill Fowler and Jake Cohen as strategic advisors to its education & social enterprise practice. Before joining the firm, Mr. Fowler was an executive at Cisco Systems for 13 years, most recently as director of Cisco's global education division, developing strategies for higher education, education
Odgers Berndtson Grows NY Office
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Cheryl Lobell as a partner in its New York office serving life science and healthcare clients. She will also be a member of the firm’s human resources functional practice. Ms. Lobell, who is currently with Odgers Berndtson's office in Singapore, will relocate to the U.S. next month to
Vaco Raleigh Names Managing Director of Executive Search
Executive placement and consulting firm Vaco Raleigh, LLC has added Christiaan Heijmen as managing director of executive search. Mr. Heijmen will be responsible for assisting CEOs, presidents and directors, in identifying, evaluating and recruiting C-level executives and managers for their respective organizations as well as building Vaco Raleigh’s executive recruiting practice. “At Vaco, we take
John M. Floyd & Associates Executive Search Group Chosen by IBAT
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has retained John M. Floyd & Associates Executive Search Group (JMFA ESG) to be the preferred provider of search and recruitment services for the association's member banks. With 60 percent of executive management personnel reaching standard retirement age in the next 10 years, community banks will be faced
Dillistone Selected by Penna Plc
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has announced that its FILEFINDER has been implemented by Penna Plc. for its offices in the U.K., Ireland, Spain and Sweden. David Hunter, director of executive search for Penna Plc, said: “Early adoption of FileFinder 10 puts Penna at the forefront of the industry, and
Caldwell Partners Forms Alliance with Executive Search Group International
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has formed an alliance with Executive Search Group International (ESGI). Based in Hong Kong, ESGI specializes in senior level appointments in Asia and the Middle East. The firm serves a range of industries, with particular emphasis on financial services, technology and real estate. ESGI has offices in
Glasford International Grows Presence in Philippines
Glasford International has added Q2 HR Solutions as a partner firm in the Philippines. Q2 HR Solutions comprises of five specialist human resources businesses. Q2 Executive Search is the group's flagship division provides executive search & selection services. The organization is led by Trixie Whyte and is headquartered in Manila. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford
Atrium Expands Finance and Accounting Services
Atrium Staffing has announced the expansion of its finance and accounting direct hire services. Atrium is doubling the number of direct hire counselors to meet growing demands to fill numerous positions for qualified accounting and finance professionals among small and medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. During the first half of 2011 alone, Atrium's finance and
Kenexa and SkillSoft Form Alliance
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, and SkillSoft, an SaaS provider of e-learning content, technology and services, have formed a strategic alliance to integrate and market Kenexa’s global talent management solutions with SkillSoft’s learning content and platform technology. This collaboration uses SkillSoft’s Open Learning Services Architecture (OLSA), which utilizes web
CDI Corp. Records Nine Percent Revenue Rise
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $272.5 million, a 9.3 percent gain from revenues of $249.4 million, a year ago. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the company reported a net income of $2.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, compared with a gain of $1.7 million,
Coleman Lew Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has hired John Griffith as a consultant. Mr. Griffith joins Coleman Lew after serving as president of Presbyterian College for 14 years. Throughout his career, he has focused on board development, strategic planning, and resource development. He has also conducted national searches for key positions at the collegiate
Egon Zehnder Names Head of Financial Officers Practice
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder International has named Arun Dhingra as leader of its financial officers practice. Mr. Dhingra joins Zehnder from the Balanced Scorecard Collaborative where he led that firm’s financial services practice. "Arun's knowledge of the financial officer needs of businesses in all sectors – be it general industry or financial services
Stanton Chase Grows Prague Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Pavel Oplt as a new partner in its Prague office. Mr. Oplt will work primarily in the consumer products and services and industry practice groups. Previously, he served as managing director at Dileris a.s. (eD System Group). Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering services
SuccessFactors to Deliver Global Business Execution Solution with NEC
SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with NEC, a global leading IT service provider that represents one of the largest SaaS reseller deals in Japan. As part of the relationship, NEC will resell SuccessFactors' Business Execution (BizX) software through NEC global cloud-based global
Workday Closes $85 Million in Funding
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has secured $85 million in Series F financing. The round was led by new investors, including T. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Janus Capital Group Inc., and Bezos Expeditions, the personal investment company of Amazon.com founder and CEO,
Coleman Lew Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has hired Shana Plott as a consultant. Ms. Plott has spent almost 20 years in the non-profit sector, serving in various director level roles in development, marketing and communications. She previously served as a development director at KinderMourn. Earlier in her career, she was with Heidrick & Struggles.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13 Percent Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $142.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 12.8 percent from $126.1 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 15.4 percent in the Americas and 35 percent in Europe (approximately 25 percent on a
Greenwich Harbor Partners Places COO at Ideeli
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Robert Wuesthoff as chief operating officer of ideeli. Mr. Wuesthoff was previously executive vice president and COO of Global eCommerce Services at GSI Commerce, Inc. Launched in June 2007, ideeli is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior level
JobVite and Worday Partner
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has partnered with Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. Jobvite will integrate its social recruiting and applicant tracking innovations with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). The Jobvite integration with Workday will lower cost and implementation time for connecting
TalentFusion Grows Staff
TalentFusion, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing services, has named Mark Petruzzi as senior vice president of business development. Mr. Petruzzi brings over 20 years of executive level sales and marketing experience, including senior business development and management positions with Deloitte and Oracle. “With recent announcements of ADP acquiring The RightThing and more consolidation sure
