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Myers McRae Assists Bethune-Cookman University with President Search
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has helped to recruit Albert Mosley as the eighth president of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU). Jennifer Barfield, executive vice president, led the assignment. After an intensive, carefully vetted process that garnered 135 applications from across the country, Bethune-Cookman University’s presidential search committee identified a select group of top candidates. Ultimately,
BroadView Talent Partners Seeking Chief Development Officer for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has been tapped by Community Shelter Board to help recruit a chief development officer. The firm is looking for a bold, mission-driven executive who transforms generosity into lasting impact. As the architect of Community Shelter Board’s philanthropic strategy, the CDO leads with vision, influence, and heart, mobilizing the resources, relationships, and culture that power
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
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
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.
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
TechnoMedia Acquires Hodes IQ and Partners with Bernard Hodes Group
Technomedia, a provider of integrated talent and learning management solutions, has signed an agreement with Bernard Hodes Group, part of Omnicom Group Inc., to acquire the Hodes iQ talent acquisition solutions operating unit. Under the terms of the agreement, Technomedia and Bernard Hodes Group will partner to provide a complete array of talent management products
Allen Austin Completes Search for International SOS
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has placed Oswaldo Henriquez as the new director of medical services, Americas Region for International SOS — an international healthcare, medical assistance and security services company. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations and two Asian locales.
Boyden Names Chief Marketing Officer
Boyden has promoted Gray Hollett to chief marketing officer, responsible for global brand management and marketing. Mr. Hollett, who has served as Boyden's vice president of global marketing since joining the firm in 2006, will continue to lead Boyden's branding, communications and reputation management. In his new role, he will also assume additional responsibilities in
CDI Corp. Signs Deal with Parker Hannifin
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has entered into a three-year service agreement with Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace Group to provide managed staffing and project outsourcing services. The CDI Engineering Solutions team will recruit and hire temporary personnel, and manage a network of suppliers who will perform these functions, for Parker Aerospace. “This
ZRG Partners Granted Patent on Collaborate Hiring Decision System
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded ZRG patent number 7,991,635 which covers fundamental aspects of the firm’s automated interview management and hiring decision system called CollaboRATE. CollaboRATE reduces the risk inherent in hiring talent, reduces hiring
Athena Executive Search Consulting Adds Principal Consultant
Athena Executive Search & Consulting has added Deepali Jetley as principal consultant in its Gurgaon office. With over 12 years of experience, she comes from a strong management consulting background. Ms. Jetley has rich experience in leading business development and marketing initiatives and has extensively serviced sectors like IT, telecom, consumer electronics, hospitality & retail.
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP of Sales for Maverick Brand
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Kurt Kaifes as vice president of sales at Maverick Brands. Mr. Kaifes was previously the vice president of sales NA for France-based Materne. Maverick Brands is a fast growing natural food and beverage company with brands that include
Ultimate Software Selected by Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has been selected by Romano's Macaroni Grill, a leading restaurant with more than 200 locations. “Ultimate Software remains at the forefront of the HR technology industry, as we've consistently expanded the scope of our SaaS solution to address not just foundational
Barbour Staffing Partners with the Raleigh Branch of TRC Staffing Services
Brad Barbour of Barbour Staffing is joining forces with the Raleigh, N.C. branch of TRC Staffing Services, Inc. TRC has been offering temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent staffing services to the Triangle area for more than 17 years, and Barbour Staffing specializes in both temp-to-perm and permanent placements within the finance and accounting industries. “Brad has
CareerBuilder Acquires German Job Site JobScout24
CareerBuilder has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JobScout24, a job board in Germany with more than 3.36 million users and more than 250,000 job postings. Operating on the CareerBuilder platform, JobScout24.de will serve as another point where employers and job seekers can connect. The acquisition will also include Jobs.de, another popular site with
Futurestep Names New Leaders
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Doug Rippey as global practice leader, workforce planning, and Dave Marzo as general manager for consulting solutions in North America. Mr. Rippey formerly worked at Towers Watson for over 10 years, where in 2003, he was one of the initial four consultants to
Benchmark Executive Search Expands IT Practice
Benchmark Executive Search has expanded its IT executive recruiting efforts in response to the surge in demand for proven cyber executives. “To help meet this demand Benchmark has established a cyber federal advisory board, which will provide our clients with further insight and access to federal customers,” said Jeremy King, Benchmark's managing partner. “The more
Kenexa Selected by C&S WholeSale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a food wholesaler in the U.S. with approximately 17,000 employees, has selected Kenexa Corporation to engage candidates through interactive web-based job simulations. The company will utilize Kenexa Simulations during the recruitment process to identify the candidates who are most likely to be successful within C&S and in a specific role. “Kenexa
Germany and Eastern Europe Drive Sustained Recruitment Growth
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, has recorded 21 percent annual growth in August, maintaining last month's trend. All industries continue to exhibit positive annual growth except public sector, defense and community. Craft and
Odgers Berndtson Adds to Insurance Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Brian Schnepff to the firm's insurance practice as a partner based in its Chicago office. Mr. Schnepff will provide senior-level executive search and related advisory services to clients within the insurance and retirement services sectors. In addition to conducting searches for front office executive-level roles, Mr. Schnepff will
Korn Ferry Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $206.3 million for the first quarter fiscal 2012, an increase of 17 percent from revenues of $175.1 million a year ago. Fee revenue improved globally due to an increase in revenue from all segments of the firm’s business driven primarily by a 12 percent increase in the overall number of
Nosal Partners Places CFO at Cloudmade
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Michael L. Farrow as chief financial officer at CloudMade. Mr. Farrow was previously CFO for NetShelter Technology Media in San Francisco. The search was conducted by Robert G. Fong, managing partner and advanced technology practice leader, and John Morrow, managing partner, at Nosal Partners. Headquartered in San Francisco
eQuest Names Head of Global Alliances
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has named Mike Pauletich, formerly head of the company's interactive media division, to executive vice president of global alliances and customer success. In his new role, Mr. Pauletich will lead eQuest's new global services and consulting group, combining all of the company's resources for successfully
SmartRecruiters Launches Free Recruiting Software
SmartRecruiters has launched free online recruiting software that meets the needs of small to medium businesses (SMBs). The job posting and applicant tracking Software as a Service (SaaS) comes out of its public beta phase with 10,000 companies, 200,000 job seekers and 25,000 job openings already processed. Companies can post jobs to leading paid, free
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
