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The Power of Peer Groups: Why Every Leader Needs One
Success can be isolating. As entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners, we are expected to have all the answers, make the tough calls, and push forward—even when the weight of leadership feels overwhelming. However, here is the truth: no one succeeds alone, according to a recent article from Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search
KKR Invests in ghSMART
ghSMART, a global leadership advisory firm, and private equity powerhouse KKR announced that funds managed by KKR will acquire a significant minority stake in ghSMART. ghSMART partners with CEOs, boards, and investors to develop effective executive teams and support high-stakes leadership decisions. ghSMART’s founder, partners, and employees will retain majority ownership in the business and
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
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
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,
Top Five Mistakes Companies Make with Succession Planning
Appointing the wrong chief executive officer carries significant costs, negatively impacting morale, productivity, reputation, culture, and the bottom line. From a financial perspective alone, unplanned CEO turnover across the globe costs shareholders $112 billion in annual returns. Despite this, CEO succession planning remains underdeveloped in many companies, according to a new report from Odgers Berndtson’s Robert C. Satterwhite
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.
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
