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JDG Associates Fills Senior Position for the International Bottled Water Association
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremy Pollack as vice president of government relations for the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Jeremy’s deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, successful track record with legislative fly-ins, and experience working with companies that are members of both IBWA and Water Quality Association
Cornerstone International Group Opens Office in Seoul
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has opened a new office in Seoul. “The launch of our Seoul office is a strategic milestone in Cornerstone’s global journey,” said Simon Wan, chairman and CEO at Cornerstone. “South Korea is a thriving hub of innovation and global business. We are here to
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
A Look at the Shifting Roles of Today’s CFO
CFOs are responsible for managing risks and planning for the what if moments. They are the architects of business resilience and growth. They have taken on new responsibilities in environmental, social, and governance matters; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate strategy, to name a few, according to a recent report from Egon Zehnder. And they are
VACO Adds Recruiting Manager
VACO Los Angeles LLC (VACO), a consulting and executive search firm specializing in accounting and finance, has added Sean Pennel as recruiting manager. Mr. Pennel joins VACO with more than ten years of industry experience both in executive search and in-house recruiting. He will specialize in recruitment of direct hire financial professionals and report to
Sanford Rose Associates and the Devine Group Form Strategic Alliance
SRA International, Inc., the franchisor of the global Sanford Rose Associates network of executive search offices, has entered into a new strategic relationship with The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services. Through this strategic partnership Sanford Rose Associates offices will be able to utilize, and offer their clients, the human resources tools
HumanConcepts Hires Human Capital Executive
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has named Rana Hobbs as director of customer success. Ms. Hobbs' extensive customer relationship background includes more than 15 years of experience with prominent human capital management (HCM) solution providers, including SuccessFactors, Infohrm and IDC. "We expect our customer success team to be instrumental in introducing existing
CDI Corp. Names New CFO
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has named Robert M. Larney as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Larney, replaces Mark Kerschner who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Kerschner joined CDI in 2005 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Bob has significant experience managing global financial
Dowd Retained By Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by the Scripps Network Interactive to lead a nationwide search for a new senior vice president of corporate development. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY
AESC Names Three New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has named BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, Fitco Consulting and UHUNT as member firms. Luxembourg-based executive search firm BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, founded by Bernhard Dedenbach in 2010, serves the banking and insurance industries as well as conducting senior executive and board searches for the
IIC Partners Adds Korean-Based Firm You & Partners
IIC Partners has added Korean-based You & Partners as its newest member firm. You & Partners was established in 2003 by CEO Susie Yoo and operates across many of the practice group sectors in which IIC Partners specializes – consumer & retail, energy, financial services, industrial, life sciences and technology. “We are very pleased about
Cook Lands Chief Marketing Officer for Extraprise Group
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Joseph Cordo as chief marketing officer of Extraprise Group. The search was led by John Barrett, managing director. MRr. Cordo joins Extraprise from Verafin, Inc., where he served most recently as vice president of marketing. Extraprise Group is a provider of customer intelligence and multi-channel marketing services to
Saba Partners with BT Global Services
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a global partnership with BT Global Services, a division of BT Group, which will enable BT Global Services to provide a fully-managed people management solution as part of BT Learning Solutions. This offering will include Saba’s learning management, talent management, online collaboration and enterprise
CTPartners to Acquire its Latin American Licensee
CTPartners has signed a letter of intent to acquire CTPartners Latin America Inc., its independently-owned licensee that has been operating as CTPartners in Latin America for the past five years. Seventeen partners currently operate from offices in Bogota, Caracas, Lima, Mexico City, Panama, Santiago and Sao Paulo. Brian Sullivan, CTPartners CEO, said: "The formal integration
J. Robert Scott Strengthens Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed Douglas Mann as managing director of its financial services practice in its New York office. Mr. Mann will focus on the insurance sector within the practice. He previously served as a partner with The Caldwell Partners and prior to that was with Ferguson Partners. J. Robert Scott
Harvey Nash Expands Public Sector Executive Search Practice
Harvey Nash Group has added two local government executive search professionals, Yvonne Skingle and Jan O’Brien, to strengthen the firm’s U.K. public sector executive search practice. Ms. Skingle joins Harvey Nash Executive Search as a director in the government and public services team. She previously served as managing consultant, executive search and selection, at Tribal
Laurence Simons Appoints New Managing Director
International legal recruiter Laurence Simons has named Lucinda Moule as managing director in the firm’s London office. Ms. Moule will focus on growth of Laurence Simons’ operations in the U.K. and Ireland as well as in the European private practice market. She has 15 years recruitment experience, having worked with the PSD Group, GRS and
Financial Executives Extend Their Reach Into Operations and HR
More than one in four (27 percent) chief financial officers said they have become more involved in company operations over the past three years. Human resources was the second most common area of expanded responsibility, cited by 19 percent of respondents. The survey, conducted by Robert Half Management Resources, included responses from 1,400 CFOs in
McCracken & Partners Retained by MarketWire
McCracken & Partners Executive Search Inc. has been selected by Marketwire Inc. to lead in its search for a new global head of product management. Canadian-owned and headquartered, for almost three decades Marketwire connect news makers and news consumers, sharing information with audiences worldwide.
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Leadership Consulting Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Mark Nadler as partner in its leadership consulting practice. Mr. Nadler comes to Heidrick from Oliver Wyman Delta where he served as partner and specialized in consulting to CEOs, boards, and senior executives of major corporations on effective leadership and organizational change. Much of his
Tatum Strengthens Healthcare Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added three key senior professionals to its healthcare practice to strengthen and reinforce the services offered to help healthcare organizations resolve strategic, operational and financial challenges. As a new partner with Tatum, Cindi Long will be responsible for serving the company's portfolio of healthcare clients. Prior to Tatum, she
Summit Search Solutions Selected by Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School
Summit Search Solutions, Inc., an executive search firm that specializes in higher education, has been retained by Pacific Oaks College & Children's School to lead in its search for a new president. Founded in 1959 by a small group of Quaker families, Pacific Oaks College is dedicated to the fundamental Quaker principles of inclusion, social
PeopleAnswers Signs Deal with Greystar Real Estate Partners
PeopleAnswers has signed a new software licensing agreement with Greystar Real Estate Partners, a multifamily property management company. The PeopleAnswers HR solution will provide a web-based platform to assist with managing a number of electronic resumes and applications candidates submitted to Greystar. Greystar's talent management team will use the new technology to support their existing
Kelly Services Records 16 Percent Revenue Gain
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the second quarter of 2010 of $1.4 billion, a 16 percent increase from revenues of $1.21 billion in 2010. The company had earnings of $21 million, or 53 cents a share, compared with of $3.9 million, or 11 cents a share, a
Grafton Employment Group Expands Group Board
The Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe, has made five appointments to its group board. Robert Dix is appointed to the role of group chairman, Niall Keyes takes on the role of partner for the CEE region, Vivienne Jupp assumes the role of non executive director,
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Clorox
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by consumer products giant The Clorox Company to recruit a new chief executive officer. Carl C. Icahn, the largest shareholder of Clorox, recently offered a $10.7 billion takeover bid for the company; when he was rebuffed he proposed dumping the entire board of directors and replacing it
Kenexa Launches Social Solutions for Recruiting
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched Kenexa Social Solutions, a multi-faceted set of social recruiting tools. The new solution draws on Kenexa's industry expertise in sourcing, recruiting, employment branding and social media to deliver positive outcomes for hiring employers as well as job candidates. Included in Kenexa Social
CareerBliss Adds Former Monster Exec
CareerBliss, an online career community, added has Jim Dwyer as its global director of strategic partnerships. Mr. Dwyer was previously global director at Monster Worldwide. He specializes in digital marketing, recruitment and client acquisition strategy, global business development, strategic partnerships and redefining the online career space. Heidi Golledge, co-founder and CEO of CareerBliss, said: “Jim
Bond International to be Implemented by Mega Force
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has announced that Mega Force, which offers a range of innovative and customized staffing solutions to many of the top companies in North Carolina, will use Bond’s flagship recruiting software, Adapt as well as IT outsourcing provided by Bond. “With Bond supporting all IT needs for Mega Force, we
Odgers Berndtson Adds Head of U.S. Asset Management Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Alexander G. Thomson as a partner in its Boston office and head of its U.S. asset management practice. Mr. Thomson has more than 16 years experience as an executive recruiter, conducting domestic and international C-level searches for clients across the asset management spectrum including real estate, debt, and
RSR Partners Opens in New York City
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has opened an office in New York City. The New York City office will allow the company to be closer to its clients and talent, particularly in the areas of private equity and financial services. “There is no executive search firm quite
hrQ Expands in Houston
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has appointed Lonnie Bane to its Houston team. Mr. Bane, who has more than 30 years of business experience specializing in human resources and business development, will serve as principal consultant focused on business development and human resources consulting services.
FlemingMartin Recruits CFO for Munchkin
Executive search firm FlemingMartin LLC has placed Gary Rolfes as chief financial officer of Munchkin, Inc. Most recently, Mr. Rolfes served as CFO at LRN Corporation. Founded in 1991, Munchkin, Inc. is a private company that creates innovative baby and toddler products across a broad range of categories. FlemingMartin is a retained executive search firm
JobS2Web Announces Latest Version of Recruitment Marketing Platform
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, has announced the release of version 3.0 of the company's Recruitment Marketing Platform. The Recruitment Marketing Platform (RMP) is Jobs2web's platform that helps recruiters measure and optimize their interactive recruitment marketing. Specifically devoted to improving how recruiting intelligence is used in talent acquisition, this release focuses on the
Boyden Selects Trina Gordon as New President and CEO
Boyden has selected Trina Gordon as the firm’s new president and chief executive officer. The firm’s board also elected Dr. Gerhard Raisig as chairman. The board’s decision further extends Ms. Gordon’s leadership of Boyden; most recently, Ms. Gordon has served as chairman of the Boyden World Corporation board and managing director of the firm’s Chicago
