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TSI Group Harnesses Wisnio’s AI Powered Talent Assessment
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the executive search industry, Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. has integrated Wisnio’s advanced, AI-driven assessment tools into its search process. “The merger of Wisnio with Assessio, a global leader in psychometric evaluation, further enhances our ability to match top-tier executive talent with leading organizations across Canada and
ZRG Acquires NextCap Search
ZRG has acquired NextCap Search, a boutique executive search firm with deep experience placing senior talent in investment banking and financial services. Financial details of the deal were not released. The move adds further depth to ZRG’s financial services practice at a time when firms are under increasing pressure to compete for proven leadership and revenue generators
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.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
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?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
The Demand for Interim CFOs Soars
Leading organizations are recognizing the value of integrating highly skilled on-demand talent—independent consultants, executives, project managers, and subject matter experts—into their workforce. With 72.1 million American workers (43 percent of the U.S. labor force) and countless other professionals worldwide choosing to work independently on a project-by-project basis or in interim leadership engagements, companies that rely
Lumesse TalentLink Selected by Vincotte
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has been chosen by inspection, monitoring and certification services company Vincotte to implement its Lumesse TalentLink talent acquisition solution. Vincotte will now be able to streamline and take online its entire recruitment process, including interfacing with payroll applications to include new candidates in its system as
3P Consultants Places HR Exec at Netafim
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Preston Fernandes as general manager of human resources at Netafim Irrigation India. Mr. Fernandes joins Netafim from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals where he was head corporate human resources. Netafim is the global leader in smart drip and micro-irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a
JobVite Releases New Candidate Search Technology
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has released Jobvite Source, a new candidate search technology that makes it fast and affordable for employers to discover the best-fit talent for open jobs. With the new tool employers can search hundreds of free and paid resume databases and rank the results from all sources — all
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Technology Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Jennifer Johnson as an associate to the firm’s technology sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Ms. Johnson served as a manager/working capital specialist with Ernst & Young. In this role, she was responsible for driving process improvement projects that liberated cash for her clients,
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CFO for Dex One
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Greg Freiberg as chief financial officer at Dex One. Mr. Freiberg most recently served as the CFO at Savvis, a $1 billion global outsourcing data center provider. Dex One Corporation is a marketing solutions provider helping local businesses and their customers connect wherever and whenever they choose to
American Express Introduces Job Market Tools
American Express has launched a new program to offer free financial and career tools to 20-somethings in partnership with the leading personal finance and lifestyle Web site for women, LearnVest.com, and the social platform Crowdtap. A new study conducted online by Harris Interactive for American Express reveals that two- thirds (68 percent) of recent grads
Oxford Global Resouces Expands in Chicago
Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office in downtown Chicago. The office will identify job opportunities for IT consultants who are local to the Chicago area and deliver IT consultants to firms in and around the city of Chicago. Oxford’s president, Michael J. McGowan, said: “The Chicago metro area is one of the largest
Saba Announces Content Connect Program
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the Saba Content Connect Program, a tool that brings Saba partners and customers together in an interactive online community. Hosted within the Saba Online Community, the program facilitates customers’ discovery and connections with content partners in a social and real-time collaborative environment. Organizations around
The Judge Group Opens Office in Phoenix
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has continued its southwest expansion with the opening of its newest office in Phoenix – serving technical staffing and recruiting solutions in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, and engineering to companies across industry. “We've been pursuing business in the southwest recently, as we've had an
DirectEmployers Forms Alliance with Milicruit
UBM Studios' Milicruit, a provider of virtual recruitment environments for veterans, has formed a strategic partnership with DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers. The alliance will introduce DirectEmployers Association's network of global employers to Milicruit's virtual recruitment environment for veterans and their spouses. “We look forward to raising awareness of
Kenexa Launches Performance Management Suite
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched its Kenexa 2x Perform, which offers integrated, enterprise-class performance management, succession and compensation planning tools to drive organizational alignment and ensure top performers are retained and engaged. Built on the Kenexa 2x platform, the new solution complements Kenexa's other integrated talent management
TheLadders Partners with StreetWise
TheLadders.com has partnered with career-focused not-for-profit organization StreetWise Partners to support the talent, innovation and economic growth of New York City. Utilizing its tailored approach to helping professionals find the next step in their careers, TheLadders is making a donation in cash and in-kind resources to StreetWise Partners. Employees at TheLadders have already begun volunteer
Avue Technologies Creates Federal Job Postings on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Avue Technologies Corporation has announced new features that enable Avue and federal government agencies to post jobs using popular social media and online networking sites. Avue's social media postings join the over 1,600 .edu and .org sites that Avue pushes federal government job information to today. The combined reach of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter means
Berkeley Frost Names Head of Americas
Having recently secured backing from Human Capital Resources PLC (HCR), boutique financial services search firm Berkeley Frost has further expanded its operations into U.S. markets with the appointment of Stefan Willms. Mr. Willms, who previously built and ran Kinsey Allen’s New York operations, joins Berkeley Frost as managing director and head of Americas. Jonathan Robin,
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in New York
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has named Lisa Tromba as a partner in its New York office to work with clients in its consumer and industrial practices. Ms. Tromba will focus on executive search and leadership assessment engagements for global consumer/retail and industrial manufacturing organizations spanning the Fortune 500, as well as private equity-backed and
Glasford International Names Partner Firm in Australia
Glasford International has added Australian-based Chandler Woods as a partner firm. Chandler Woods executive search is a management services practice committed to providing clients with the very best support for their human resource requirements. The firm is led by John Irwin and operates from offices in Sydney and Canberra. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford International,
Lonergan Partners Places CFO at 3VR Inc.
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Charlie Ryan as chief financial officer at 3VR, Inc. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Prior to joining 3VR, Mr. Ryan held executive positions with HP, VeriSign and SenSage. “The brief was to identify and recruit a CFO who could bring complementary skills, think strategically, and offer
HRsmart Opens Office in the Philippines
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has expanded its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of a new office based in Cebu City, Philippines. HRsmart's Philippines office was established to expand HRsmart's software factory in the region, as well as to prepare the infrastructure needed to support HRsmart's expanding operations there. HRsmart's Philippine office
Preston | Reffett Completes Search for Giant Landover Division of AHold USA
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Anthony Hucker as division president for the Giant Landover Division of Ahold USA. Mr. Hucker was recruited from Walmart, where he most recently served as corporate vice president, head of Walmart Express Division. Gary Preston, managing partner of Preston | Reffett's Philadelphia office led the engagement
Halogen Software Expands Into the U.K.
Halogen Software has opened a U.K. office to meet increased global demand for its talent management solution. The expansion of its global operations with a London office will allow Halogen to more easily market and sell its talent management solutions internationally. “Today's leaders understand that the only sustainable competitive advantage an organisation has is its
ADP Acquires Asparity Decision Solutions
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Asparity Decision Solutions, a privately-held supplier of patented employee benefits decision support tools. Asparity's service offerings engage employees as health care consumers while providing employers with analytics to help them design more effective benefit strategies. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Korn Ferry Names Country Manager for Indonesia
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Charles Yong as country manager for Indonesia and office managing director of its Jakarta office. Mr. Yong is a member of the firm’s global industrial market and has over a decade of executive search experience, specializing in senior-level assignments in the basic materials and resources sector, as well as in supply
SilkRoad Technology Add SVP of Global Services
SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has added Roland Berthelot as senior vice president of global services. With more than 10 years of experience in cloud computing, consulting and sales, Mr. Berthelot joins SilkRoad with expertise in transforming business operations through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model for major Fortune 500 companies.
Options Group Hires Recruiters in London and New York
Global recruiting firm Options Group has appointed Beverley Thomson and Matt Hull as directors in London and George Raftis as vice president in New York. Ms. Thomson is focused on EMEA asset management recruitment. Prior to Options Group, she was a senior consultant at Kinsey Allen International where she helped build out the firm’s asset
Expion Search & Selection Adds Recruitment Manager
Executive search firm Expion Search & Selection has added Steve Mckiernan as recruitment manager for its engineering division. Mr. Mckiernan has 17 years experience in the recruitment sector, focusing on professional and managerial roles at junior, middle and senior manager levels. He was previously a divisional manager with Edwards & Pearce. Prior to that, he
Human Capital Institute Elects New CEO
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has elected Carl Rhodes Ph.D. as its chief executive officer. Mr. Rhodes has served as HCI's COO since 2009, and brings over 20 years of academic, business and executive experience. He has previously served as CEO of Kairos Networks, in multiple leadership roles at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), and
B.E. Smith to Lead Search for Dubois Regional Medical Center
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by the DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC) to begin a national search for a new chief nursing officer. DuBois Regional Medical Center offers residents of west central Pennsylvania a combination of technologically advanced health care in a warm, friendly environment. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is
Job Cuts Drop 23 Percent in August
U.S.-based employers announced plans to trim 51,114 workers from the payrolls in August, a 23 percent decline from July, when the number of job cuts hit a 16-month high of 66,414, according to a report released by global outplacement consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The August decline follows three consecutive increases in the monthly
Cook Associates Adds to Financial Services & Insurance Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Harry Wilson as a managing director. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Mr. Wilson will support Cook's financial services & insurance practice, working closely with practice managing director Kevin Parker. In particular, he will focus his search practice on the consumer and commercial banking and wealth management sectors, and on
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.
