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Caldwell Posts Q3 Revenue Decline
Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q2 revenues of $23.2 million (Canadian), an decrease of 5.4 percent from the same period a year ago. “We’re encouraged by our third quarter results, which reflect both resilience and momentum,” said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. “Professional fees rose 24 percent sequentially, a strong showing in line with historical seasonal patterns, and
Why Talent Strategy Is the Ultimate Lever for Private Equity Value Creation
Private equity (PE) firms face more pressure than ever to create value. They’re holding companies longer and paying premium prices in an uncertain market with weak liquidity, according to a new report from DHR Global’s Keith Giarman. The study explained that intensifying trend means PE firms must work harder than ever to create tangible and sustainable value
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.
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
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?
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
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
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
Odgers Berndtson Adds To Insurance Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Pat Corey and Paul Hanson in Chicago as partners in its insurance practice. Messrs. Corey and Hanson previously worked together with Steve Potter, managing partner for Odgers’ U.S. business, and David Gabriel, who leads its technology, information & communication, and media & entertainment practices. In addition to conducting
DHR International Adds to Stamford/New York Office
DHR International has appointed Kyle Fernandez as executive vice president. He will be based in the firm’s Stamford and New York offices and will lead searches in the professional services and private equity & venture capital practice groups. Mr. Fernandez will focus on searches in the outsourcing, IT services, managed services, and global sourcing industries
Tatum Strengthens Chicago Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added three key senior financial professionals in its Chicago office to reinforce and help grow both the healthcare and accounting/financial services practices. As a new partner, Cindi Long will be responsible for serving the company's portfolio of healthcare clients. Prior to Tatum, Ms. Long was with Rochester, Michigan-based Crittendon
The Stevenson Group Recuits IT Exec for Ikaria
Executive search firm The Stevenson Group has placed Shauna Tholen as vice president of information technology at Ikaria Inc. Most recently, Ms. Tholen served as chief information officer at Nycomed US, a specialty pharmaceutical company. Ikaria Inc. is a fully integrated bio-therapeutics company focused on development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and drug-device combinations in critical
Spencer Ogden Launches Energy Trading and Energy Finance Division
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has launched its new energy trading and energy finance division. The new service means that the agency can now offer its clients a recruitment service covering the entire energy life-cycle, from commodity traders and financial analysts through to power generation and distribution. The energy finance and trading team will be based
Payroll Solutions/Avantx Corp Becomes Sentric, Inc.
Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation is changing its corporate identity and renaming the company Sentric, Inc. The company decided to change its corporate identity to better represent its client-centric solutions approach and solutions portfolio of unified workforce management solutions. “Our new brand 'Sentric, Inc. Your Workforce. In Focus.' represents our client-centric focus to unified workforce solutions,” stated
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to New York Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Todd Safferstone as managing director, global head of research and knowledge management and Tim Silverman as director, marketing and communications for the Americas. Both Mr. Safferstone and Mr. Silverman will be based in New York City. Mr. Safferstone joins the firm after 11 years
The Buller Group Names VP of Talent
The Buller Group, an international human capital services and recruiting firm, has named Brooke Sepehri as vice president of talent and business process. Prior to joining The Buller Group, Ms. Sepehri held senior human resources positions with The Lockheed Martin Corporation. Through her 16 year tenure she acquired an extensive knowledge of multiple human resources
Sanford Rose Places CEO at ITC Nexus DX
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed John Sperzel as chief executive officer 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-
Online Labor Demand Down 163,900 in August
Online advertised vacancies were down 163,900 in August to 3,990,600, according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The August drop follows a decline of 217,000 in July and a decrease of 100,000 in June. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.35, indicating there were just over three unemployed for every
Ceridan Hires Human Capital Management Expert
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has selected Jayson Saba as its new vice president of marketing strategy and industry analyst relations. His additional responsibilities will include leading Ceridian's InView Workforce Management marketing, customer advisory boards, and customer satisfaction measurement activities. Mr. Saba most recently served as
AESC Partners with Canaan Ridge
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed a partnership with Canaan Ridge. Beginning November, the AESC will introduce a webinar-based series of five interactive learning sessions, entitled The Essentials of Executive Search, for search consultants with less than two years experience in the industry. The weekly two-hour modules are a distillation of the
IMD International Adds Compass in Singapore
The IMD International Search Group has appointed Compass in Singapore as its Asia Pacific region partner. Compass has been providing executive search services to clients in Singapore for the past 12 years spanning sectors such as IT/telecom, consumer and industrial. “We are very proud to be a new partner of IMD as we view IMD
TalentMark Appoints Senior Search Consultant
Life science recruitment specialist Talentmark has appointed Amber Burns as a senior executive search consultant. Ms. Burns has spent the last six years handling international executive search assignments in clinical development and medical affairs throughout the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic and service sectors. She previoulsy served as a senior executive search consultant within the
Monster Employment Index U.S. Rises Eight Percent Year-Over-Year
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 recorded annual growth rate of eight percent in August. All metro markets tracked by the Index exhibit positive annual growth. The commerce-related sectors, retail and wholesale trade
Correction: Korn Ferry Retained by Cedar Fair for Director Search
Last week HSZ Media reported that Korn/Ferry International had been selected by Cedar Fair to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Instead, the firm was retained to perform a search for a ninth board member.
Cook Associates Adds to Boston Office
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Cary Morrill to its Boston office as a vice president. Ms. Morrill will support Cook’s technology and digital media practices, and she will also leverage her existing client base for business development while helping Cook establish a life sciences practice through her connections and referenceable work. With more
Headlight International Grows Paris Office
Executive search firm Headlight International has announced the appointment of two new partners in the Paris office. Eduardo-Nicholas Dubar will focus on the retail sector and Gatien Job will specialize in the legal sector. Headlight International was originally founded in Sweden in 2000 has established an approach where the consultants handle only two parallel assignments
JDG Associates to Lead CEO Search for AOCS
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been selected by AOCS to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. AOCS is a global scientific society open to all individuals, corporations, and related organizations who are interested in oils, fats, surfactants, detergents, and related materials. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been
Employee Confidence Declines for Third Straight Month
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index fell for the third consecutive month, declining 6.8 points to 41.0 in August. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, revealed waning confidence among workers, specifically in regard to the strength of the economy and the future of their
Ultimate Software Opens West Coast Office
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has opened a new office in Santa Ana, CA. The new office accommodates more than 100 Ultimate Software personnel, consisting primarily of customer support, payment services, and consulting services staff as well as several of the company's executive leadership team. “Expanding
North America Leads the Way in Employee Performance Management Globally
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has released the results of its Performance Management Assessment Tool, which reveals companies in North America as overall global leaders in employee performance management. Based on assessments by 500 business and HR executives in 44 countries worldwide, the results highlight the contrasts between North America, Europe
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Consumer Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has appointed Bevin Andrews as executive director in its consumer sector. Ms. Andrews will maintain a focus on global retail, consumer products, apparel, footwear and accessories. She will be based in Boston. "Given Bevin's cross functional expertise within the consumer sector, we are confident she will
Professional Diversity Network Launches Recruiting Tool
Professional Diversity Network (PDN), a career and jobs destination for diverse professionals, has launched ERICA, Employment Recruitment Intelligence Compliance Assistance, a new technology based service designed to streamline compliance with the diversity recruitment requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Launching in September ERICA will be incorporated into each of PDN's online
Day & Associates Completes Search for Ventus Medical
Day & Associates has assisted in the search process to select Michael Lopez as the new vice president of operations for Ventus Medical. Ventus Medical is a private medical device company that is dedicated to changing the lives of people with sleep-disordered breathing. For more than 10 years, Day & Associates, with headquarters in San
SourceRight Solutions Adds HR Veteran
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has announced that Kelly Cartwright has joined the company as vice president of corporate development. In this newly created position, Ms. Cartwright assumes responsibility for driving SourceRight's product and solutions strategy and expansion; directing all marketing initiatives, including marketing communications and public relations; and evolving the
Hochsmann Company Appoints New Partner
Höchsmann & Company has added Christian Schock as a new partner representing the firm in the Benelux region. Mr. Schock will be part of the firm’s consulting practice and specialize in print media, financial services & new technologies. He previously was with Valora Luxembourg in Switzerland and formerly was an executive search consultant and office
Cogence Search Adds Senior Legal Consultant
Legal recruiter Cogence Search has named Peter Rouse as a senior legal consultant. Mr. Rouse will head the firm’s IP/IT, TMT, media, data protection & privacy and sport sectors. His career has revolved around the protection of intellectual property rights internationally starting with Lovells in the U.K.; then Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong and
DavenportMajor Retained by Viacyte for CEO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by ViaCyte, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Previous CEO John West recently resigned for personal reasons. ViaCyte, Inc. is a stem cell engineering company dedicated to creating and commercializing cell therapies to treat diabetes. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes
Adecco Staffing U.S. Launches iPad App, Workolutions
Adecco Staffing U.S. has launched its iPad application, “Workolutions,” which is now available for free on iTunes. Workolutions, which allows employers and human resources professionals access to a wide range of valuable information, delivers Adecco's extensive library of white papers, best practice articles, Workplace Economy — Adecco's proprietary website for job market and economic data—analysis,
Sheffield Haworth Expands Wealth & Asset Management in Boston
London-based Sheffield Haworth has appointed Kevin McKeon as a director in wealth & asset management in Boston. Mr. McKeonpreviously held the position vice president of investment services and head of recruiting at Pyramis Global Advisors, a unit of Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was associate director at Heidrick & Struggles.
