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TurnkeyZRG Recruits CEO for the Heisman Trophy Trust
TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Price as the inaugural CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust. Len Perna and Rick Alessandri led the assignment. A seasoned sports industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Price will steward the legacy of the Heisman Trophy while spearheading a new chapter of commercial growth and philanthropic impact.
Herbert Mines Places Chief Store Operations Officer for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
New York-based retail and consumer focused executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has partnered with Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. in the placement of Frank Kerr as executive vice president, chief store operations officer. “Frank’s proven leadership experience in grocery retail and the exceptional results he has achieved throughout his career, in both licensee and traditional grocery models, make him
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.
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
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?
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Senior Executives Face Possibilities and Pressure in Life Sciences Sector
While the challenges facing life sciences worldwide are vast and varied, clear trends uncovered in three key economies indicate that medical fields are undergoing massive changes—changes that will require brave, ethical leadership, according to a recent report from Signium. “The life sciences industry is no stranger to controversy and conflicting opinions, and as the world
Stanton Chase Grows Prague Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Pavel Oplt as a new partner in its Prague office. Mr. Oplt will work primarily in the consumer products and services and industry practice groups. Previously, he served as managing director at Dileris a.s. (eD System Group). Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering services
SuccessFactors to Deliver Global Business Execution Solution with NEC
SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with NEC, a global leading IT service provider that represents one of the largest SaaS reseller deals in Japan. As part of the relationship, NEC will resell SuccessFactors' Business Execution (BizX) software through NEC global cloud-based global
Workday Closes $85 Million in Funding
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has secured $85 million in Series F financing. The round was led by new investors, including T. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Janus Capital Group Inc., and Bezos Expeditions, the personal investment company of Amazon.com founder and CEO,
Coleman Lew Adds New Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has hired Shana Plott as a consultant. Ms. Plott has spent almost 20 years in the non-profit sector, serving in various director level roles in development, marketing and communications. She previously served as a development director at KinderMourn. Earlier in her career, she was with Heidrick & Struggles.
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13 Percent Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $142.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 12.8 percent from $126.1 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 15.4 percent in the Americas and 35 percent in Europe (approximately 25 percent on a
Greenwich Harbor Partners Places COO at Ideeli
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Robert Wuesthoff as chief operating officer of ideeli. Mr. Wuesthoff was previously executive vice president and COO of Global eCommerce Services at GSI Commerce, Inc. Launched in June 2007, ideeli is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S. Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior level
JobVite and Worday Partner
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has partnered with Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. Jobvite will integrate its social recruiting and applicant tracking innovations with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). The Jobvite integration with Workday will lower cost and implementation time for connecting
TalentFusion Grows Staff
TalentFusion, a provider of recruitment process outsourcing services, has named Mark Petruzzi as senior vice president of business development. Mr. Petruzzi brings over 20 years of executive level sales and marketing experience, including senior business development and management positions with Deloitte and Oracle. “With recent announcements of ADP acquiring The RightThing and more consolidation sure
Workstream Introduces New TalentCenter Product
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has introduced its new TalentCenter product offering to give employers a simple to use Pay-For-Performance solution. The new solution is available online and is designed to have a high degree of user-acceptance. John Long, Workstream CEO, said: “This version of TalentCenter supports all
Boyden Adds to Toronto Office
Boyden has added Janice Detta Colli as managing director in its Toronto office. Ms. Detta Colli will play a key role in developing and linking Boyden’s Canadian presence for board, c-level and senior executive searches in the financial and banking sectors. Ms. Detta Colli’s career includes more than 15 years in executive search and management
Career System International Appoints Co-CEO
Career Systems International (CSi) has named C. Patrick Smith as co-chief executive officer. Mr. Smith will join company founder, Dr. Beverly Kaye, in leading the company. “We are pleased to announce this important change to our management team and ownership structure,” said Dr. Kaye. “Pat has a proven track record of accelerating and sustaining growth
Hays India Names Country Head
Global recruitment company Hays plc has appointed Gaurav Seth as the country head of India. He will be responsible for spearheading the Indian operations and building a strong base in India. Mr. Seth has a track record spanning over 25 years as a business leader with global multinationals like ANZ Grindlays Bank, Genpact and Standard
Nosal Partners Recruits CEO for Wenger
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Chris Simpson as president and chief executive officer at Wenger Corporation. Mr. Simpson was previously senior vice president of marketing and sales at Pella Corporation. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and chief executive officer, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner, at Nosal Partners. Headquartered in San
Diversified Search Expands Healthcare Practice
Diversified Search has added Bart Penfold to the firm's San Francisco office as a managing director in its healthcare practice. Mr. Penfold was previously a managing director at DHR International in San Francisco, where he led the execution of senior level assignments in the healthcare, technology, banking, financial services and private equity sectors. "Bart's experience
WilsonHCG Announces Spin-Off of Executive Search Firm
WilsonHCG, a global leader in human capital solutions, has announced the spin-off of its executive search division. The new firm, Webber Kerr Associates, will continue to serve existing clients, while also focusing on growth in the following sectors: technology, healthcare, consumer, industrial, private equity, financial and professional services. Adam Lloyd, president of Webber Kerr, said:
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Technology Recruiting Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Travis Parsons as executive director in the firm's technology practice. Mr. Parsons will be based in Menlo Park. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Mr. Parsons spent four years with Sezmi Corporation as vice president of corporate development. "With his broad technology experience, Travis will
ManpowerGroup Posts 16 Percent Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.8 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, an increase of 16 percent from a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded net earnings of $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, from $51.3 million, or 62 cents per share, a year earlier. ManpowerGroup chairman and CEO Jeffrey A.
JDG Associates Completes Search for APCO International
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Derek Poarch as executive director of APCO International. Most recently, Mr. Poarch was the first chief of the public safety and homeland security bureau at the Federal Communications Commission. APCO International is the world's largest organization of public safety communications professionals. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia,
Secretary of Labor Announces Partnership to Connect Unemployed with Jobs
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced a partnership that leverages the combined audience and expertise of officials from the U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of Colleges and Employers to provide employment resources to job seekers through the use of social
Cook Associates Appoints Managing Director
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has named Harry Wilson as a managing director. Based in Charlotte, 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 the
CTPartners Adds Vice Chair and Global Head of Insurance
CTPartners has added Laurie O'Shea as vice chairman and global head of the firm’s insurance 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 within the financial services practice she will align herself
Legal Recruiters Launch Hewetson Shah
Recruitment professionals Guy Hewetson and Anil Shah have launched a new specialist legal search and recruitment consultancy Hewetson Shah. The new firm will offer a highly personal and professional approach to both the bar and law firms based on the 35 years combined experience of the two founding partners in the legal sector. In addition
Key Recruit Places CEO at Presymtec Medical
Key Recruit, Inc. has placed Frederick Dechow as chief executive officer of Presymtec Medical (Predictive Inc.) Mr. Dechow joins the company from MediQuest Therapeutics where he was the president and CEO. Presymtec Medical is a newly formed Pennsylvania corporation engaged in the research, design, development and marketing of Presymtec early-detection technologies. Key Recruit, Inc. is
Odgers Berndtson Expands Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Glenn Stevens and Rachel Schultz in New York as partners in the financial services practice. Mr. Stevens will focus on client assignments within investment banking, alternative investments, asset management, and capital markets; he will provide similar services for clients within the firm's sports practice. Mr. Stevens was previously
De Novo Legal Re-Enters Legal Executive Search Market
De Novo Legal, an international attorney document review and electronic discovery provider, has added Barry Bova as managing director of senior level placement and where he will manage the legal permanent placement division. De Novo Legal will now provide executive search for law firm senior management, partners, associates and paralegals. Formerly a partner at Kingsbury
Heidrick & Struggles Retained by CSC
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by global IT services company CSC to begin a search for a new CEO. The current president and CEO, Michael W. Laphen recently announced his plans to retire. Mr. Laphen will continue to serve until a new CEO is selected. Heidrick & Struggles is
BranchOut Launches RecruiterConnect
BranchOut, a professional network on Facebook with millions of active users in more than 60 countries, has launched RecruiterConnect, a tool for recruiters and hiring managers to source job candidates on Facebook and build private talent networks. RecruiterConnect gives companies complete control by allowing them to keep all contacts and connections made. “RecruiterConnect fills a
Latest Version of Lumesse TalentLink Released
Lumesse, a global provider of integrated talent management solutions, has made the latest version of its enterprise talent acquisition (e-recruitment) solution, Lumesse TalentLink, available. Version 11.2 of Lumesse TalentLink delivers an enhanced API (TalentHub) that allows customers and partners greater flexibility when integrating and extending Lumesse TalentLink to build career websites, interact with search technology
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Nigeria
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria. Enife Atobiloye will be the managing partner and brings a wealth of experience to the business with over 19 years of international experience in executive search and HR consulting. Ms. Atobiloye has gained exposure in several executive roles, including acting as managing consultant of Kimberly
LinkedIn Creates Talent Pipeline Solution for Recruiters
LinkedIn, a professional network, has launched LinkedIn Talent Pipeline, a new solution for recruiters which will give them the ability to more easily manage all of their talent leads in one place. With the rise of social media, recruiters are dealing with an increase in online networks as sources of talent who may not be
DHR Fills CEO Post for Skybox Imaging
DHR International has placed Tom Ingersoll as chief executive officer of Skybox Imaging. The search was led by Keith Giarman, global leader of DHR’s venture capital & private equity practice, and Joseph Christman, leader of the aerospace, defense and homeland security sector of the worldwide industrial practice. Liz Belaire, senior associate, assisted in the search.
