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Greenhouse Launches New Tools to Streamline Chaotic Hiring Funnels
Hiring platform Greenhouse has released its fall 2025 packaged product releases, designed to restore order to today’s chaotic recruitment landscape as hiring teams face a messy and overwhelming top of funnel. The release will provide hirers with a new analytics system, fraud detection, and smarter scheduling. “Teams face surging applications, AI-driven resumes, rising fraud, and constant
SpenglerFox Expands in DACH Region
Global executive search provider SpenglerFox has expanded with the addition of Prianka Chaturvedula. Based in Frankfurt, she will play a key role as senior client partner in scaling SpenglerFox’ presence in the DACH region by supporting our cross-border leadership mandates globally. “We are delighted to welcome Prianka to the SpenglerFox family,” said Jens Friedrich, CEO of
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.
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
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?
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
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
ZRG Secures $120 Million in Funding
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation and its affiliates. “This significant funding will bolster ZRG’s growth initiatives and enhance its ability to deliver innovative talent solutions to clients worldwide,” the firm said. “It is a great time to
Egon Zehnder Strengthens U.S. Consumer Practice Group
Global executive search firm Egon Zehnder International has appointed Dick Patton as leader of its U.S. consumer practice group. Mr. Patton joins Egon Zehnder after a successful career as a general manager and marketer with The Coca-Cola Company where he was a GM over a beverage business in North and South America, and managed several
Dowd Completes Search for Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Emily Keeton as senior vice president of corporate development for Scripps Networks Interactive. Prior to joining Scripps, Ms. Keeton served as SVP, corporate development for Ascent Media Group. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands
BIE Interim Executive Grows Business
U.K.-based BIE Interim Executive has added Charles Wilson as a director. Mr. Wilson previously spent six years in the interim management division of Penna. He strengthens BIE’s specialist team of consultants sourcing senior-level executives for interim roles. BIE CEO, Rob Walker, said: “Charles was the top revenue-performer at Penna and has strong consultative skills, making
Lawson Software Introduces New Technology
Lawson Software has introduced Infor10 Lawson S3, a marriage of Infor and Lawson technology and products. Just four months after the acquisition of Lawson, which resulted in the affiliation of Lawson and Infor, the two companies are already connecting their respective technology and applications. As part of the Infor10 product family, Lawson S3 10 provides
Morgan Samuels Places CIO at Orange County Container
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Aaron Feves as chief information officer at Orange County Container Group. Mr. Fever most recently served director of information systems at Norman Broadbent. Orange County Container Group LLC manufactures industrial point-of-purchase paperboard and paper-based packaging solutions.
Bersin & Associates Releases New Research Solution
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has introduced BersinBasics, a research-based audio-visual learning solution that enables business leaders and HR professionals to learn the fundamentals of successful talent management in a “just-in-time” learning format. BersinBasics delivers training on all aspects of talent management through 100-plus short
Eastridge and Green Talent Staffing Partner with SOITEC
The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies and its Green Talent Staffing division have been selected to provide staffing services for a San Diego-based solar module manufacturing project led by France-based Soitec, a leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for electronic and energy industries. Eastridge and Green Talent have already started to recruit for
Raines International Expands Healthcare Practice
New York City-based Raines International Inc. has appointed Mary Lee Amendolia as the new managing director of the firm's healthcare recruiting practice. Ms. Amendolia will focus on senior-level searches in corporate development and strategy, marketing and communications and general management. She has industry expertise in healthcare, payments and card services, financial services, and professional services.
KellyOCG and the Indicia Group Form Alliance
KellyOCG and The Indicia Group have announced a new strategic partnership that will include the marketing of KellyOCG products and services by the Indicia Group with sales distribution in the Benelux region. This joint market approach will enable the talent-focused outsourcing delivery models from KellyOCG to join forces with the services portfolio offered by Indicia
Korn Ferry Posts Eight Percent Revenue Increase
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $200.2 million for the second quarter fiscal 2012, an increase of eight percent from revenues of $185 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter earned $15.1 million, or 32 cents a share, up from $13.7 million, or 30 cents a share, last year. "I am proud of Korn/Ferry's accomplishments during
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places Diversity Officer at Sidley Austin
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Sarah L. Olson as chief diversity officer of Sidley Austin LLP. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice. “Sally is a recognized leader with more than 10 years experience in developing diversity initiatives and is joining a firm
Spencer Stuart Retained by DST Systems
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by DST Systems, Inc. to lead in its search for a new board director. DST Systems, Inc. provides sophisticated information processing and computer software services and products that help clients improve productivity, increase efficiency, and provide higher levels of customer service. Spencer Stuart is an executive search
Vadarmoss Integrates Bond Software
Vadarmoss has automated its recruitment process and enhanced its invoice management via the integration of online recruitment system Bond Adapt from Bond International Software and Drag&Tag, a suite of efficiency and knowledge add-ins for the browser and office. Vadarmoss is an executive staffing solutions firm specialising recruitment across the across the management, sales, business development,
Coulter Partners Expands Search Team
Search firm Coulter Partners has added Graham Dowsett and Tarquin Bennett-Coles to its staff. Mr. Dowsett, who joins the firm as a director, has over 14 years of global executive search experience across the healthcare and life science industries, with a particular emphasis on the biotech industry, covering all functional disciplines. Prior to joining Coulter
Hays Continues Growth in Japan
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has appointed Jonathan Sampson as regional director. In this senior management role he is responsible for supporting Hays' continuing growth in Japan. In particular, he focuses on the IT, accountancy & finance, human resources, office professionals and legal specialisms for Hays' Akasaka and Shinjuku offices. Christine Wright, managing
ChampionScott Completes Assignment for DEX One
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Cindy Rock as vice president sales, call centers & support at Dex One. Ms. Rock joins Dex One from Boston Financial Data Services, where she was division vice president, investor services. Dex One Corporation is a marketing solutions provider. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on
Saba Partners with Workday
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a partnership with Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. The alliance provides learning and human capital management solutions to joint customers in the cloud. Saba’s learning management solutions, delivered via the Saba People Cloud,
Superior Group Forms Center of Excellence for Recruiters
Superior Group (Superior), an international workforce and business solutions provider, has formed a Center of Excellence for Executive Recruitment as an extension of their Client Recruiting Services. The team of specialized recruiters will provide enhanced recruiting support focusing on C-level and other senior management-grade direct placement positions. “Recruitment of high-level executives is a significant challenge
SuccessFactors Acquires Jobs2Web
SuccessFactors has acquired Jobs2web, a recruiting marketing platform. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which is subject to various closing conditions, SuccessFactors will pay $110 million in cash for Jobs2web. Jobs2web is a high-growth performer in the cloud industry with healthy revenue and an impressive roster of customers, such as 3M, Merck, PepsiCo, Rackspace
Korn Ferry to Lead Search for AuRo
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by AuRo Resources Corp. to lead in its search for a new a new vice president of exploration. Mark Lawson, president and CEO of the company, stated: "Given our escalating exploration in Colombia, we felt we needed to retain a premier executive search firm with a global reach, that dually
JR Cape Expands into the U.S.
HR consulting and executive search firm JR Cape has expanded into the U.S. market. Guy Carter, based out of Mobile, joins the firm as a partner for North America with experience at board and C-level executive search and consulting. Richard S. Burgess, based in Chicago, will also join the firm as partner. He has international
Aberdeen Group Adds to Human Capital Research Practice
Aberdeen Group has appointed Madeline Laurano as research director, talent acquisition solutions, within its human capital management research practice. Ms. Laurano will be leading and collaborating on Aberdeen's research coverage across a range of HCM topics, including talent mobility, workforce planning, sourcing strategy, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), employer branding, onboarding and talent acquisition, In addition,
Pedersen & Partners Opens Offices in Spain and Colombia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Madrid, Spain and Bogota, Colombia. The firm has also added six new consultants. Alvaro Arias joins as partner in charge of Spain and Latin America. He has over 12 years of executive search experience, having held management positions at international executive search firms and specializing
Lucas Group Names GM for Manufacturing Group
Search firm Lucas Group has named Charlie Wilgus as general manager for the manufacturing practice group. Mr. Wilgus is being promoted from his previous position as managing partner. “Charlie is the ideal GM to lead our expanding manufacturing practice,” said Andi Jennings, CEO of Lucas Group. “His leadership provides strengthened guidance and renewed focus to
Trilogy Completes Searches for Coopervision
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited two senior-level executives for CooperVision , a manufacturer of contact lenses. Catherine Muriel has taken the position of vice president, internet strategy, and Shaun Schooley has been named senior director, customer technology. Andrew Deitz, director, and Chuck Pappalardo, managing director, handled the placements on
Halogen Offers Solution for SuccessFactors Customers Following SAP Acquisition
In response to the planned acquisition of SuccessFactors by SAP, Halogen Software and SuccessFactors, Inc. have announced a special “switch program” for SuccessFactors customers unhappy with the takeover news. “We have already received feedback from a SuccessFactors customer with concerns about the deal,” said Halogen CEO, Paul Loucks. “We want to provide a cost-effective and
PeopleFluent Grows Staff
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has appointed Laurence Kurzner as vice president of business development. Mr. Kurzner returns to Peoplefluent having garnered significant experience from leading industry providers, including Mercer, Accenture and Aon Hewitt, among others. Charles Jones, chairman and CEO of Peoplefluent, said: “Larry's
TRANSEARCH Names Co-Managing Partners in Paris
TRANSEARCH International has added Bruno Serey and Jean-François Monteil in Paris as co-managing partners. Mr. Serey started with Spencer Stuart in 2005 before joining TRANSEARCH in 2011. In the last six years, he has led close to 100 searches in various technology areas both in equipment (aerospace, semiconductors, electronics) and services (telecommunications, IT). Mr. Monteil
Korn Ferry Grows Financial Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has hired Frank Hollmeyer as senior client partner, financial services. He will be based in the firm’s London office. Mr. Hollmeyer has deep knowledge of the investment, distribution and operations side of asset management. He has worked for both large global and regional asset management firms, as well as specialist investment boutiques in
Wilton & Bain Appoints Managing Partner for Interim Business
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named David Heron as managing partner for its executive interim business. Mr. Heron has over 12 years experience building and leading interim practices with specific experience in the technology, internet, media and entertainment sectors. He most recently led the Interim TMT practice for Penna and previously created the
Nosal Partners Places CIO for ExpressPoint Technology
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Terry Waagmeester as vice president and chief information officer at ExpressPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. Mr. Waagermeester was previously chief technology officer at Jostens in Minneapolis. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner, and Louis La Rocca, partner. With over 25 years of industry experience, ExpressPoint enables
