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SPMB Recruits Chief Product Officer for Menlo Security
SPMB Executive Search recently placed Ramin Farassat as chief product officer of Menlo Security, Inc. The search was led by Sean Lucq from SPMB’s engineering and product practice. “Ramin’s deep commitment to innovation and his passion for building high-performing teams make him exceptionally well-suited to lead Menlo Security’s mission of fundamentally shifting how organizations secure users and data in
The Moran Company Recruits Eighth Executive Director for the American Philatelic Society
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has assisted in the recruitment of Kirk Gillis as the eighth executive director of the American Philatelic Society (APS). Senior search consultant Mike English led the assignment. Mr. Gillis replaces outgoing executive director Scott English, who announced his departure in November 2024, completing almost
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
How Recruiters Facilitate Founder-PE Firm Agreements When Sourcing New Talent
In the high-stakes world of private equity acquisitions, aligning the strategic visions of PE firms and the founders of the companies they acquire is pivotal for achieving aggressive growth targets and operational excellence. However, this alignment often encounters its first significant hurdle regarding talent acquisition—a critical component for scaling operations and enhancing value, according to
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at NPR
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Gary E. Knell as the new president and chief executive officer of NPR. Mr. Knell comes to NPR from Sesame Workshop where he served as the CEO and president. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
PeopleFluent Releases Compensation Tool
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has announced the latest version of its compensation fluency offering. Peoplefluent's Compensation 10.15 supports the shift of the annual compensation planning cycle to a year-round event that helps effectively recognize and reward talent. Ronnie Thomson, SVP of engineering for Peoplefluent,
R&L Associates Completes Search for the New Millennium Group
R&L Associates has placed Christopher Tors as head of commodities with The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. The search was conducted by Rochelle Schumer, president and founder of R&L Associates. Based in New York, Mr. Tors will head up the firm’s commodities and FX recruitment businesses. He previously founded
Boyden Expands Consumer and Industrial Practice
Paul Schmidt has joined Boyden’s Chicago office as a managing director in its consumer and industrial practices. Mr. Schmidt will play a key role in Boyden Chicago with his background in placing senior leadership with Midwest-based companies and his ability to work with manufacturing clients as they continue international expansion. He previously served as a
Hobbs & Towne Opens in Menlo Park
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has opened a new office in Menlo Park, CA, to further strengthen its presence in the Bay Area. "The challenges in the Cleantech space are similar to those we experienced during the tech bubble," said Dan Cremins,
Ortus Adds Former Digby Morgan Executive
HR recruitment consultancy Ortus has added Sonya Robinson as a senior consultant on its sales team where she will focus on senior HR recruitment. Ms. Robinson previously worked for Digby Morgan, Portfolio Payroll and Hays developing in-depth knowledge of the HR recruitment space. Ortus director Stephen Menko said: “Hiring Sonya represents another great step towards
Mohegan Sun Selects Enwisen Knowledgebase HR Solution
Lawson Software has announced that Mohegan Sun has signed a contract to implement Enwisen Knowledgebase, a web-based portal that helps unify HR and self-service solutions into one user interface with single sign-on capability. It will provide Mohegan Sun employees with 24/7 'HR anywhere' service to employees, which will help the company reduce administrative costs associated
R&l Associates Completes Search For The New Millennium Group
R&L Associates has placed Gary Schaeffer as managing director with The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Based in New York, Mr. Schaeffer focuses on the equities market. She is a former VP of International Trading and was previously with Global Sage. R&L Associates, founded in 1994, focuses on placing
Horton International to Grow Presence in India
Horton International has entered India with plans to rapidly scale up operations in the region by opening four more local offices in the next two years in addition to its head office in Mumbai. Horton made a soft re-entry into the country in 2009 associating with Zodiaac Executive Search, a local search firm owned by
CTPartners Names Vice Chairman and Global Head of Insurance Practice
CTPartners has added Laurie O'Shea as vice chairman and global head of its insurance recruiting practice. Ms. O'Shea will oversee the activities of global professionals dedicated to serving the insurance industry at large. She will also be a member of the board & CEO practice and the firm’s financial services practice. Ms. O’Shea has spent
Antal International Opens New Nordics Office
Antal Internationalhas opened a new Nordics office bringing its total office network to 103 locations in 33 countries. The new Copenhagen-based team will cover Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland and will be headed up by Bjorn Andersen, who brings with him six years’ recruitment experience in the region. The office will cover roles in a
Sanford Rose Finds New CEO for Its Nexus Dx
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed John Sperzel as CEO of ITC Nexus Dx, a global provider of Point-of-Care testing systems and advanced diagnostic solutions. Mr. Sperzel joins ITC Nexus Dx after serving most recently as president of Axis-Shield Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said:
Saville Consulting Forms Multi-Year Deal with ATA Inc.
Saville Consulting, a global human resources assessment firm, has formed a long-term international partnership with ATA Inc. In a multi-million pound deal, the company has forged a major alliance with ATA, a China-based provider of computer-based testing and assessment services. ATA operates over 2,000 secure testing centers throughout China and has delivered more than 33
Bersin & Associates Adds New Analysts
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has strengthened its analyst team with two prominent experts focused on HR learning and talent management topics. Dr. Katherine Jones, a veteran in enterprise workforce and talent management applications, joins the firm as principal analyst and director of human capital
Russell Reynolds Associates Retained by the ICP
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by The International Center of Photography (ICP) to begin an international search for a new director. Willis E. Hartshorn, the current director of the ICP, will continue in his role until a successor is appointed. The ICP is a museum and school dedicated
SearchPath Records Profits
SearchPath HCS, Inc. has announced that after five consecutive years of losses, the company has turned a profit for fiscal year 2011. Revenues were just below 2010 levels at $853,720, but royalty revenues were up eight percent year over year. In addition, corporate placement fees showed an 89 percent year over year growth reflecting the
HireVue Introduces New Digital Interview Platform
Video interviewing provider HireVue has introduced its proprietary digital interview platform HireVue On Demand Interviews, designed to help organizations interview faster, cheaper and more efficient while improving consistency, transparency and regulatory compliance. “Organizations waste billions of dollars in unnecessary time, travel and hassle by sifting through resumes, screening and interviewing candidates who ultimately don't get
SmartRecruiters Creates Facebook Application
SmartRecruiters has debuted its new Facebook application, giving companies the ability to add a careers section to their company Facebook page. With the SmartRecruiters Careers app, hiring organizations can automatically keep their job openings and postings updated on Facebook. The Facebook app includes SmartRecruiters' free recruiting software, with each interested Facebook candidate instantly entered into
Reilly Partners Adds Managing Directors
Executive search firm Reilly Partners has added Daniel R. Scales and Steven W. Schroeder as senior managing directors. Mr. Scales brings to Reilly Partners the combined experience of working at large branded CPG manufacturers and privately-held organizations for the food service and retail industries. Mr. Schroeder is a senior international management executive with over 20
Boyden Grows New York Office
Boyden has named Meg Bradt as a managing director in its New York office. Ms. Bradt is a veteran search consultant specializing in recruitment of chief financial officers and corporate finance professionals. She has provided executive search services to clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to private equity portfolio concerns and professional service firms with
Cook Associates Fills Positions for BuyWithMe
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Charlie Gray as chief people officer and Gerry McGoldrick as chief marketing officer at BuyWithMe, Inc. The searches were co-led by John Barrett and Jeff Leopold. BuyWithMe, Inc. is one of the country’s leading group buying and social commerce companies. Founded in 1961, Cook Associates is a retained
M5 Networks Partners with Sendouts
M5 Networks, a provider of managed, business phone solutions, and Sendouts, a single source provider of online recruiting software, have jointly announced the integration of M5's Connect CTI (Computer Telephony API) with Sendouts. M5 Connect by Sendouts seamlessly joins recruiting software and the business phone for the best possible information management and efficiency. “Adoption of
Acumin Launches US Recruitment Services
Acumin Consulting, a U.K. recruitment services specialist to the information security and risk management markets, has launched its services to the U.S. market. The expansion comes as a result of demand from U.S.-based vendors that Acumin has previously serviced within Europe and Acumin's desire to build a global information security recruitment practice. Recruitment professionals Bill
Pedersen & Partners Names Country Manager in Estonia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Evald Pärni as country manager for Estonia. In his new role, Mr. Pärni will be responsible for managing relationships with clients and managers and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in Estonia, and across Baltics and CEE. He brings almost 20 years of experience in the retail
Polachi Adds New Partner
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has appointed Paul Moran as a partner. Mr. Moran, who will be based in the Framingham, Massachusetts office, specializes in executive level assignments in the high-technology industry. He has successfully completed numerous searches in sales, marketing,
Cheyenne Group Completes Search for National Geographic
Executive search firm The Cheyenne Group has placed Adam Sutherland as senior vice president, corporate strategy & development at National Geographic. Mr. Sutherland comes to National Geographic from National Public Radio (NPR) where he was vice president, strategy & business development. With offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, The Cheyenne Group’s searches range
Kronos Announces Version 9 of Its Hiring Solution
Kronos Incorporated has announced availability of the latest version of its selection and hiring solution. Workforce Talent Acquisition 9.0 introduces a new look, improved reporting capabilities, self-service configuration tools, new recruiting features, and simplified assessment technology. Nick Ordon, vice president and general manager, hiring solutions, said: “Kronos is committed to being an innovator in the
Chadick Ellig to Launch New Digital Media Practice
New York City-based Chadick Ellig has added media expert David Mathison as a managing director to launch the firm's new digital media practice. Mr. Mathison will leverage his 25+ years of experience as a high-tech entrepreneur and digital pioneer to build and support the new practice. In 1999, he founded the Kinecta Corporation where as
Glasford International Names Director, Finance & Legal
Glasford International has named Miguel Swaen as director, finance & legal. Mr. Swaen established Glasford International Netherlands over 14 years ago. Prior to joining the executive search industry, he started his career at IBM and held sales management and executive appointments with technology leaders such as Tandem and Hewlett Packard (formerly Synstar Computer Services). David
DHR Places CEO at Life Link
DHR International has placed Edward Eroe as president and chief executive officer of Life Link III. The search was completed by Ron Woessner, managing director of Minneapolis, and Robin Singleton, national healthcare practice leader, with assistance from Cathy Gidcumb, senior associate. Mr. Eroe’s experience includes over 12 years of air critical care leadership, most recently
Heidrick & Sruggles to Host Diversity Roundtable
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that it will host its second annual Insurance Diversity Roundtable featuring Stedman Graham as keynote speaker. This year's theme is rebranding, recruiting, & retention and will be held at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago's Willis Tower. The event, co-sponsored by the Allstate Corporation and Marsh
