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Campbell & Company Recruits CEO for Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
Sarah Beraki and Angèle Bubna of Campbell & Company have helped to recruit Edie Blakeslee as president and CEO of the Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. She succeeds Tracy Souza, who is retiring July 15 after 14 years. Following a national CEO search led by Campbell & Company, with participation by Heritage Fund board members
Options Group Appoints Vice Presidents
Options Group has expanded with the additions of Louis Couronne and Macaire Chue as vice presidents. Mr. Couronne will join the firm in London and will specialize in electronic trading. His areas of focus include systematic strategy development, AI/ML labs, high-performance computing, infrastructure optimization, and senior trading technology appointments. Mr. Couronne has experience in global search
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
Adecco Acquires Drake Beam Morin
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has acquired U.S.-based Drake Beam Morin, Inc., a provider in the career transition and talent development services sector, for an enterprise value of EUR 149 million. The acquisition expands the global footprint of Lee Hecht Harrison beyond its main markets, the U.S. and France, into new geographies, and enhances its
Dice Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 50 percent from $29.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The acquisitions of Rigzone and WorldwideWorker contributed revenues of $4.2 million during the quarter. Net income for the quarter grew 110 percent to $7.7
SpenglerFox Launches SME Board Solutions Practice
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has launched a new ‘SME board solutions practice’ which provides support and training to directors and board members. The new practice will be lead by Jacques de Jager, an experienced and seasoned financial services professional with a track record of over 20 years in international banking. He will be supported by
IIC Partners Adds Philadelphia-Based Salveson Stetson Group
IIC Partners has added Philadelphia-based Salveson Stetson Group as its latest member, bringing the retained organization's total number of offices to 53 in 37 countries globally, and now six in the U.S. Salveson Stetson Group, established in 1996 by John Salveson and Sally Stetson, has managed searches for leading organizations including major corporations, smaller privately-held
DHR Acquires MAC & Associates
DHR International has acquired MAC & Associates, Inc., one of the leading executive search firms in Dallas/Fort Worth. The firm is highly regarded for its expertise in the venture capital & private equity, public accounting, and management consulting spaces. John McSpadden, Founder and CEO of MAC & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the
MJS Executive Search Places Marketing Exec at Peer 1 Hosting
MJS Executive Search has recruited Steven Patti as chief marketing officer at PEER 1 Hosting. Mr. Patti most recently was the VP of marketing and business development at the Generations Federal Credit Union in San Antonio. PEER 1 Hosting is one of the world’s leading IT hosting providers. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained
Monster Worldwide Posts 25 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $269.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared with $214.9 million in the comparable quarter of 20010, a 25 percent decline. Careers-North America revenue was $123 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to $97 million in the second quarter 2010. Careers-International revenue grew 31
Objective Paradigm Expands Team
Objective Paradigm, Inc. (OP), a Chicago-based recruiting and executive search firm, has added Tom Rezk to serve as business development manager. Through the RPO group, Objective Paradigm sources, screens, qualifies and interviews candidates on behalf of clients. As such, they help improve time-to-fill, increase the quality of the hire, and provide the client with relative
Nosal Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Baillie Parker as a partner based in the firm’s San Francisco office. He will conduct senior-level executive search assignments within internet and new media industries. Prior to joining Nosal Partners, Mr. Parker was partner with Converge Executive Search, during which time he completed a range of executive assignments
Martin Partners Completes Search for KemperSports
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Barrett Eiselman as vice president of operations at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Eiselman was the senior vice president, operations at Troon Golf Corporation. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Bullhorn Launches Free Social Recruiting Platform for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has made its Bullhorn Reach Personal Edition available for free. Bullhorn Reach is a social recruiting platform that makes it easy for recruiters and HR managers to quickly sift through social media behavioral data to find and connect with qualified candidates. It
SFN Group Posts Second Quarter Revenue Decrease
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $512 million, a decline from revenues of $514 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income $8.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $2.7 million, or $0.05 per share, in the prior year. SFN Group president
Tatum Adds to New England Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Jennifer L. Morales to its New England practice as managing partner. She will be responsible for leading Tatum's business and strategic development initiatives in the region and addressing clients' strategic and operational challenges focusing primarily on private equity, healthcare, financial services and technology. Ms. Morales was previously assistant
Kenexa Acquires the Ashbourne Group
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has acquired The Ashbourne Group, a supplier of HR and occupational psychology services to businesses in the U.K. and Ireland for almost 20 years. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. The Ashbourne Group is recognized for its intense focus on the
Atrium Staffing Appoints President in California
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has named Paul Cenni as the president for Atrium Staffing of California. Under Mr. Cenni’s leadership, Atrium will focus on recruiting for technology, finance & accounting, and administrative positions using Atrium's applicant-centric approach to find the best matches for its clients and applicants. Mr. Cenni brings decades of business
Social Recruiting on the Rise
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual Social Recruiting Survey and introduced the Jobvite Index which tracks actual social recruiting results. This new data reveals that social recruiting continues rapid growth among U.S. companies with 89 percent planning to recruit through social media this year, up from
Odgers Select Renamed Berwick Partners
Odgers Select, a division of Odgers Berndtson, has rebranded itself Berwick Partners. Berwick specializes in recruiting senior and middle management positions across the public and private sectors. Managing director of Berwick Partners, Richard Love, said: “This rebranding offers us the opportunity to underline our expertise in, and commitment to our core markets of focus: Senior
Worker Confidence Index Stagnant
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index slipped 0.3 points to 47.8 in July. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, showed little change from June. However, a noticeable decline was seen in economic optimism, with fewer workers expressing confidence in the strength of the economy
TheLadders Enhances Free Recruitment Solution
TheLadders.com, a recruitment solution for professional talent ($100K+), has enhanced the search functionality for users of “Passport,” a free recruitment solution that allows employers and recruiters to post job advertisements and connect with a pre-screened pipeline of professional level candidates. Passport recruiters can now proactively search for and invite the right candidates to follow them
hrQ Expands in San Francisco
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has appointed Cynthia Herr as vice president and managing director of the San Francisco Bay Area office. Ms. Herr joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since
Canon Recruiting Group Receives 3.5 Million in Funding
Canon Recruiting Group LLC has established a $3.5 million line of credit with Crestmark Bank of Michigan. The new credit facility will serve to expand the company's previous line of credit and to enhance its staffing and payroll capability to support our firm's very strong growth. Tim Grayem, president of Canon Recruiting Group, said: “We
RSA Appoints Managing Director in Switzerland
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named John Callagher as managing director of RSA Switzerland. Mr. Callagher comes to this role having recently served as global managing director of SpenglerFox, a globally networked executive search and human capital solutions firm that he co-founded in 2003 with fellow directors of
Taleo Records 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $69.7 million, a 24 percent increase from $56.3 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a loss $8.1 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $1.4 million, or 4 cents
Online Labor Demand Down 217,000 in July
Online advertised vacancies were down 217,000 in July to 4,154,500, according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The July drop follows a decline of 100,000 in June after a basically flat period in April and May. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.22, indicating there were just over three unemployed
Clark Langdon Retained by French Private Equity Firm Creadev
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Creadev, a leading French private equity firm, to conduct a CEO search for Voltalia. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level retained executive search. The firm operates from Monaco for clients primarily based in the U.S. within the
MyJobLinx Creates New Social Recruiting Solution
myJoblinx Inc. has introduced a social recruiting solution that enables Facebook's 750 million users to search, view, and apply for jobs on a company's Facebook fan page. While driving talent to employers, myJoblinx promotes company brands with multimedia and offers real-time analytics for measuring a business' recruiting efforts through its Facebook fan page and other
Herbert Mines Adds New Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has added Kevin Duffy as a managing director. Mr. Duffy has more than 20 years of search experience, most recently as a senior client partner at Korn Ferry International. Founded in 1978, Herbert Mines focuses exclusively senior-level search assignment in the retail, consumer products, fashion/apparel, e-commerce and
Inside Edge Legal Expands Staff
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has named Eun Kim as a recruiter in its Washington, D.C. office. “Eunnie is a tremendous addition to the IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “Her knowledge of the D.C. legal market, enthusiasm and commitment
SourceRight Solutions Appoints Senior Director
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has named Hary Bottka as senior director of global solutions. In this capacity, Mr. Bottka will be responsible for continuing the development of SourceRight Solutions' leadership position in both RPO and MSP solutions, into the global arena. Most recently, he was a director in the HR
Dowd Associates Recruits Treasurer for AMC Networks
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Joseph Donovan as senior vice president and treasurer of AMC Networks. Prior to joining AMC, Mr. Donovan served as vice president and assistant treasurer for The Nielsen Company. Anchored by American Movie Classics, AMC’s assets include The Sundance Channel, WE: Women’s Entertainment, and the Independent Film Channel. Dowd Associates
Kforce Posts Solid Revenue Increase
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $274 million for the second quarter, an 11.3 percent increase compared to $246.1 million a year ago. For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, Kforce reported net income of $6.8 million, or $0.17 per share, versus $4.8 million, or $0.12 per
