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Bullhorn Acquires TargetRecruit
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has acquired TargetRecruit, a Houston-based provider of front-and middle-office solutions built on the Salesforce platform. The acquisition deepens Bullhorn’s strategic investment in supporting firms that run their business on Salesforce and bolsters its position as the leading recruitment ISV in the Salesforce ecosystem. With the addition of TargetRecruit, Bullhorn’s Salesforce user base
Top 5 Leadership Shifts to Watch After the Summer Break
As the business world slows down for summer, deeper currents are moving beneath the surface. Global dynamics are shifting. Technology is accelerating. Regulations are evolving. And leadership, too, is entering a new phase. International Executive Search Federation (IESF) recently gathered insights from its partners worldwide, and they see five clear shifts taking shape in executive leadership.
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.
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
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?
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.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Top Five Mistakes Companies Make with Succession Planning
Appointing the wrong chief executive officer carries significant costs, negatively impacting morale, productivity, reputation, culture, and the bottom line. From a financial perspective alone, unplanned CEO turnover across the globe costs shareholders $112 billion in annual returns. Despite this, CEO succession planning remains underdeveloped in many companies, according to a new report from Odgers Berndtson’s Robert C. Satterwhite
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
Sucherman Consulting Group Names EVP of Development
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Angela Gardner as executive vice president of development. Ms. Gardner will support executive search and consulting projects for the firm and be responsible for developing business on the West Coast from her Los Angeles base. “We
Seven Step Recruiting Adds Strategic Director
Seven Step Recruiting, a Boston-based provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, has added Katie Calhoun as a strategic director. With an extensive background in RPO management, Ms. Calhoun is focused on serving the firm's largest accounts while building on the strength of Seven Step's existing client relationships and strategic partnerships. Ms. Calhoun was formerly
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at NPR
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Gary E. Knell as the new president and chief executive officer of NPR. Mr. Knell comes to NPR from Sesame Workshop where he served as the CEO and president. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
PeopleFluent Releases Compensation Tool
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has announced the latest version of its compensation fluency offering. Peoplefluent's Compensation 10.15 supports the shift of the annual compensation planning cycle to a year-round event that helps effectively recognize and reward talent. Ronnie Thomson, SVP of engineering for Peoplefluent,
R&L Associates Completes Search for the New Millennium Group
R&L Associates has placed Christopher Tors as head of commodities with The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. The search was conducted by Rochelle Schumer, president and founder of R&L Associates. Based in New York, Mr. Tors will head up the firm’s commodities and FX recruitment businesses. He previously founded
Boyden Expands Consumer and Industrial Practice
Paul Schmidt has joined Boyden’s Chicago office as a managing director in its consumer and industrial practices. Mr. Schmidt will play a key role in Boyden Chicago with his background in placing senior leadership with Midwest-based companies and his ability to work with manufacturing clients as they continue international expansion. He previously served as a
Hobbs & Towne Opens in Menlo Park
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has opened a new office in Menlo Park, CA, to further strengthen its presence in the Bay Area. "The challenges in the Cleantech space are similar to those we experienced during the tech bubble," said Dan Cremins,
Ortus Adds Former Digby Morgan Executive
HR recruitment consultancy Ortus has added Sonya Robinson as a senior consultant on its sales team where she will focus on senior HR recruitment. Ms. Robinson previously worked for Digby Morgan, Portfolio Payroll and Hays developing in-depth knowledge of the HR recruitment space. Ortus director Stephen Menko said: “Hiring Sonya represents another great step towards
Mohegan Sun Selects Enwisen Knowledgebase HR Solution
Lawson Software has announced that Mohegan Sun has signed a contract to implement Enwisen Knowledgebase, a web-based portal that helps unify HR and self-service solutions into one user interface with single sign-on capability. It will provide Mohegan Sun employees with 24/7 'HR anywhere' service to employees, which will help the company reduce administrative costs associated
R&l Associates Completes Search For The New Millennium Group
R&L Associates has placed Gary Schaeffer as managing director with The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Based in New York, Mr. Schaeffer focuses on the equities market. She is a former VP of International Trading and was previously with Global Sage. R&L Associates, founded in 1994, focuses on placing
Horton International to Grow Presence in India
Horton International has entered India with plans to rapidly scale up operations in the region by opening four more local offices in the next two years in addition to its head office in Mumbai. Horton made a soft re-entry into the country in 2009 associating with Zodiaac Executive Search, a local search firm owned by
CTPartners Names Vice Chairman and Global Head of Insurance Practice
CTPartners has added Laurie O'Shea as vice chairman and global head of its insurance recruiting practice. Ms. O'Shea will oversee the activities of global professionals dedicated to serving the insurance industry at large. She will also be a member of the board & CEO practice and the firm’s financial services practice. Ms. O’Shea has spent
Antal International Opens New Nordics Office
Antal Internationalhas opened a new Nordics office bringing its total office network to 103 locations in 33 countries. The new Copenhagen-based team will cover Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland and will be headed up by Bjorn Andersen, who brings with him six years’ recruitment experience in the region. The office will cover roles in a
Sanford Rose Finds New CEO for Its Nexus Dx
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed John Sperzel as CEO of ITC Nexus Dx, a global provider of Point-of-Care testing systems and advanced diagnostic solutions. Mr. Sperzel joins ITC Nexus Dx after serving most recently as president of Axis-Shield Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said:
Saville Consulting Forms Multi-Year Deal with ATA Inc.
Saville Consulting, a global human resources assessment firm, has formed a long-term international partnership with ATA Inc. In a multi-million pound deal, the company has forged a major alliance with ATA, a China-based provider of computer-based testing and assessment services. ATA operates over 2,000 secure testing centers throughout China and has delivered more than 33
