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Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking CEO for Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Responsible for developing and implementing plans that increase mission delivery, the CEO will play a key role in shaping and realizing the Museum’s future. Post-pandemic efforts have enabled a resilient, lean, and
The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for Nexus
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Terra Holmes as the new CFO of Nexus. “Terra’s expertise in leading high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and driving innovative solutions will streamline operations and improve efficiency at Nexus,” The Tolan Group said. “Her strong background in financial planning, audits, and tax strategy will further strengthen the
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
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
How to Partner With an Executive Search Firm
In today’s dynamic talent market, aligning with the right executive search firm can be the difference between merely filling a position and truly transforming your leadership landscape. However, the efficacy of this partnership hinges not only on the capabilities of the search firm but also on the behaviors and actions of the clients themselves, according
Signium Adds U.K.-Based Snowdon Tate to Network
Snowdon Tate has joined global recruiting network of U.K.-based Signium International. Snowdon Tate was co-founded by Beth Cauldwell, David Sneesby and Alastair Paton in 2004 with expertise in the retail & consumer sector, media & technology, industrial, transport, life sciences & health, defense, energy & environmental, private equity, and professional services. “As the number of
Key Recruit Merges with Ed Bertolas Associates
Key Recruit, Inc. has merged with executive recruiter Ed Bertolas Associates. Key Recruit will continue focusing on the search and selection of senior level management for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and medical device industries. Ed Bertolas Associates has been identifying qualified individuals in the orthopedic, medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and bio pharmaceutical sectors since
Sanford Rose Recruits CEO for IDS
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed Dr. Peter Bambic as CEO and GM at Immunodiagnostic Systems, Inc. (IDS). Dr. Bambic joins IDS after serving most recently as CEO of Adaltis, Inc. IDS is a company producing diagnostic testing kits for the clinical and research markets and with a focus on manual and automated
Dice Posts 36 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $46.8 million, an increase of 36 percent from $34.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The increase was driven by 31 percent revenue growth at Dice.com and 29 percent at eFinancialCareers. The firm earned $9.3 million, or 13 cents
ICIMS Grows Staff
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has named Darren Ault as director of client relations and Trinh Bui as manager of enterprise client relations. Mr. Ault will manage a team of Client Relationship Directors (CRDs), who oversee customer accounts and are dedicated to user adoption and satisfaction. He has more than 17
The Judge Group Grows China Operations
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has renamed its China-based talent solutions business of outsourcing services to Judge China. The firm provides staffing solutions including contract-to-hire and executive search, along with contingent workforce management software solutions and services to China-based enterprises. Currently, there are two Judge China offices in Beijing and Shanghai. “China is
Stanton Chase Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Andrew Cheshire as a new consultant. Mr. Cheshire has over 15 years of experience in the executive search industry specializing in wealth management and banking. He formerly served as an associate at Highland Partners. Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering services in Asia/Pacific, Europe,
DHR Completes Search for Belk
DHR International has placed Mark Chandler as executive vice president of operations for Belk, Inc. The search was led by Julia Eakes and Bob Marchant, both executive vice presidents and managing directors in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, respectively, with assistance from Janae Barker, senior associate, and Madeleine Day, associate. Prior to joining Belk, Mr.
Kenexa Acquires Batrus Hollweg
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has acquired Batrus Hollweg (BHI). BHI's talent management solutions, particularly in the hospitality sector, along with their extensive research on talent management best practices, will add to the company's existing research and content portfolio. Founded in 1969 in Frisco, Texas, BHI specializes in talent
America’s Job Exchange Partners with U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
America's Job Exchange (AJE) has formed a joint partnership with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, to provide comprehensive resources and job listings on VetSuccess.gov, a site for veterans. The joint venture creates a resource for veterans looking to transition from military service to the civilian workforce. “Veterans face higher unemployment rates than their
CTPartners Records Flat Growth for Q3 2011
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted second quarter 2011 net revenue of $30.3 million, a decrease of 0.3 percent from $30.4 million a year ago. There were 269 confirmed searches in the third quarter of 2011, a 1.1% increase compared to the third quarter of 2010. Productivity, defined as average annualized net revenue per executive search
Boyden Adds to London Office
Boyden has added Neil McKay as a new partner in the firm's London office. Mr. McKay will help to further develop Boyden's U.K. and European financial services practice, with particular emphasis in corporate and investment banking. His background includes mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets and corporate broking & restructuring. Prior to joining Boyden, he
B.E. Smith Retained by Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by Lawrence Memorial Hospital to begin a national search for a new chief financial officer. Founded in 1921, Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a 173-bed hospital located in Lawrence, KA. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
ZIPRecruiter Debuts One-Click Social Recruiting Solution
ZipRecruiter, a web-based service that enables employers to post to more than 20 of the web's leading job boards with one submission has announced the addition of a new one-click social recruiting feature. “We created ZipRecruiter to help hiring managers distribute their job listings to the maximum number of potential candidates in the minimum amount
Taleo Builds on JobPartners Acquisition
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has broadened its presence in Germany by expanding its facilities and staff in Taleo's Frankfurt offices and datacenter. The expansion efforts build on Taleo's July acquisition of Jobpartners, a move that doubled the company's European customer base and professional staff. “As social media and mobile technologies
Cook Associates Launches Board Services Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has launched its board advisory services practice and named Thames Fulton as managing director. Based in Cook's Chicago headquarters, the board advisory unit will assist clients with board search, governance consulting, board analysis and assessment, development and succession planning. Mr. Fulton will lead the practice and serve as a board
Patino Associates Adds Executive Director
Patino Associates, an executive search firm specializing in the corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations and marketing functions, has added Jennifer Pennell as its executive director. She will also open the firm’s second office in San Diego. Ms. Pennell brings over a decade of experience served at Russell Reynolds Associates conducting senior level executive searches
JobMagic Creates New App for Facebook
Jobmagic, a social recruitment platform, has announced new features that allow both recruiters and companies to reach the maximum number of qualified candidates, establish an attractive employment brand, and fully leverage the viral features of social jobs on Facebook. Jobmagic's Social Media Optimization tools enable job postings to reach a large, targeted audience across Facebook
Hudson Highland Records 22 Percent Revenue Rise
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $245.1 million, a increase of 22.3 percent from $200.4 million a year ago. The company posted net income of $3.4 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, last
Buffkin Group Recruits Digital Media Executive to USA Today
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Dave Morgan as senior vice president of content & editor-in-chief for the USA Today Sports Digital Media Group. Mr. Morgan was previously the executive editor of Yahoo! North American Audience. The Buffkin Group is an executive search and consulting firm offering services in executive search, executive coaching,
Work&Partners Completes Search for LiquidHub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen G. Racioppo to the LiquidHub strategic advisory board. Alan J. Work led the engagement. Mr. Racioppo is currently the chief revenue officer and member of the executive committee at Broadridge Financial Solutions. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting firm. Founded in 2002,
Glasford International Adds Member in Argentina
Glasford International has added Área Laboral as a partner firm in Argentina. Founded in 2000 and based in Buenos Aires, Área Laboral specializes in executive search, assessment and management training. The firm is led by Alejandro Bagnato and has particular expertise in the retail, automotive, pharmaceutical and business services sectors. Glasford now maintains a direct
Corbel Group Opens Doors
Financial services search firms Healy Hunt and Jared James have combined to create Corbel Group. Healy Hunt focuses on banking, legal and investment management while Jared James specializes in the global markets and advisory arena. Healy Hunt’s global trade & transaction banking practice through its existing joint venture with Exporta GTR, a global provider in
Monster Worldwide Posts 13.2 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $259 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, a 13.2 percent gain compared with $228.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The company posted a net income of $31.8 million or $0.26 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $5.8 million or ($0.05)
Simply Hired Supports Job Search for Veterans on NRD.gov
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has announced that it will support the job search function of the National Resource Directory's employment site, NRD.gov, by giving veterans access to more than 500,000 job listings from employers who have human resources policies in place that are favorable to former military personnel.
Work&partners Completes Search For Liquidhub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Scott Rompala as partner, management consulting services leader and corporate strategy officer for LiquidHub Inc. Mr. Rompala was formerly a managing partner at BlueLine and DataCatalyst and concurrently a partner at Knowledgent Group. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting
Diversified Search Adds to Healthcare Practice
Diversified Search has added Marie Savard, M.D. to the firm's Philadelphia office as a managing director in its healthcare practice. Dr. Savard is an internationally-recognized internal medicine physician and the author of three bestselling books on the subject of health and wellness. She is also is the former director of the Center for Women's Health
Recruiting Industry ‘Marginally Affected’ by Global Concerns
Third quarter data just released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) shows that despite economic turbulence and a quarter-on-quarter reduction in the number of new executive searches started (-8.1 percent), overall revenue levels have been sustained continuing the momentum of the past two years which has returned the industry close to its all
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP Talent Management at PAID
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed David Lory as vice president of talent management and client relations at PAID, Inc. Prior to PAID, Mr. Lory was the SVP of Artemis Records and the CEO of Worldwide Entertainment Group. PAID, Inc. is a Boston-based merchandising
Taleo Records Q3 Revenue Gain of 41 Percent
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $83 million, a 41 percent increase from $58.7 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a net loss per share of $(0.08), compared to net income per fully diluted share of $0.04 a year ago.
Monster Employment Index Europte Grows 14 Percent
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, posted year-over-year growth of 14 percent, with eased annual growth rates compared to August and September. Engineering continued to lead all industries by rate of annual growth and
