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EY Says Big Deals Driving Record M&A Growth In U.S.
The latest EY Merger Monthly report shows that the total value of large transactions rose 25 percent in Q3, propelling year-to-date U.S. deal value to $1.78 trillion – up 36 percent from the same period in 2024. September alone delivered 151 large deals totaling $257.6 billion in value. Technology, oil and gas, and life sciences led the surge, signaling
Realigning Leadership Values in a Changing Workplace
According to The Conference Board’s The Reimagined Workplace, hybrid work remains stable, recruiting and retention have become easier, and employee well-being indicators continue to improve. In this environment, corporate culture continues to be a priority for visionary leadership. As companies define and reaffirm their corporate values, employees may find their personal values do not always
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.
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
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?
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
Global Hiring Intentions Hold Steady from Q2, Drop Year-over-Year
Global hiring intentions are holding strong for the third quarter of 2024, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 22 percent, though outlooks weaken since Q3 2023 according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which gathered data from over 40,000 employers across 42 countries, reveals that while the NEO remains unchanged from
Patino Associates Adds Executive Director
Patino Associates, an executive search firm specializing in the corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations and marketing functions, has added Jennifer Pennell as its executive director. She will also open the firm’s second office in San Diego. Ms. Pennell brings over a decade of experience served at Russell Reynolds Associates conducting senior level executive searches
JobMagic Creates New App for Facebook
Jobmagic, a social recruitment platform, has announced new features that allow both recruiters and companies to reach the maximum number of qualified candidates, establish an attractive employment brand, and fully leverage the viral features of social jobs on Facebook. Jobmagic's Social Media Optimization tools enable job postings to reach a large, targeted audience across Facebook
Hudson Highland Records 22 Percent Revenue Rise
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $245.1 million, a increase of 22.3 percent from $200.4 million a year ago. The company posted net income of $3.4 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, last
Buffkin Group Recruits Digital Media Executive to USA Today
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Dave Morgan as senior vice president of content & editor-in-chief for the USA Today Sports Digital Media Group. Mr. Morgan was previously the executive editor of Yahoo! North American Audience. The Buffkin Group is an executive search and consulting firm offering services in executive search, executive coaching,
Work&Partners Completes Search for LiquidHub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen G. Racioppo to the LiquidHub strategic advisory board. Alan J. Work led the engagement. Mr. Racioppo is currently the chief revenue officer and member of the executive committee at Broadridge Financial Solutions. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting firm. Founded in 2002,
Glasford International Adds Member in Argentina
Glasford International has added Área Laboral as a partner firm in Argentina. Founded in 2000 and based in Buenos Aires, Área Laboral specializes in executive search, assessment and management training. The firm is led by Alejandro Bagnato and has particular expertise in the retail, automotive, pharmaceutical and business services sectors. Glasford now maintains a direct
Corbel Group Opens Doors
Financial services search firms Healy Hunt and Jared James have combined to create Corbel Group. Healy Hunt focuses on banking, legal and investment management while Jared James specializes in the global markets and advisory arena. Healy Hunt’s global trade & transaction banking practice through its existing joint venture with Exporta GTR, a global provider in
Monster Worldwide Posts 13.2 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $259 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, a 13.2 percent gain compared with $228.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The company posted a net income of $31.8 million or $0.26 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $5.8 million or ($0.05)
Simply Hired Supports Job Search for Veterans on NRD.gov
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has announced that it will support the job search function of the National Resource Directory's employment site, NRD.gov, by giving veterans access to more than 500,000 job listings from employers who have human resources policies in place that are favorable to former military personnel.
Work&partners Completes Search For Liquidhub
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Scott Rompala as partner, management consulting services leader and corporate strategy officer for LiquidHub Inc. Mr. Rompala was formerly a managing partner at BlueLine and DataCatalyst and concurrently a partner at Knowledgent Group. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. LiquidHub is a systems integration and technology consulting
Diversified Search Adds to Healthcare Practice
Diversified Search has added Marie Savard, M.D. to the firm's Philadelphia office as a managing director in its healthcare practice. Dr. Savard is an internationally-recognized internal medicine physician and the author of three bestselling books on the subject of health and wellness. She is also is the former director of the Center for Women's Health
Recruiting Industry ‘Marginally Affected’ by Global Concerns
Third quarter data just released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) shows that despite economic turbulence and a quarter-on-quarter reduction in the number of new executive searches started (-8.1 percent), overall revenue levels have been sustained continuing the momentum of the past two years which has returned the industry close to its all
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP Talent Management at PAID
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed David Lory as vice president of talent management and client relations at PAID, Inc. Prior to PAID, Mr. Lory was the SVP of Artemis Records and the CEO of Worldwide Entertainment Group. PAID, Inc. is a Boston-based merchandising
Taleo Records Q3 Revenue Gain of 41 Percent
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted third quarter 2011 revenues of $83 million, a 41 percent increase from $58.7 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a net loss per share of $(0.08), compared to net income per fully diluted share of $0.04 a year ago.
Monster Employment Index Europte Grows 14 Percent
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, posted year-over-year growth of 14 percent, with eased annual growth rates compared to August and September. Engineering continued to lead all industries by rate of annual growth and
Pedersen & Partners Names Country Manager for Cyprus
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has named Caterina Constandinou as country manager for Cyprus. In her new role, Ms. Constandinou will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in Cyprus and across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. She has worked in the recruiting industry in Cyprus, the Middle East,
Monster Employment Index Up
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded a positive annual growth trend at 11 percent in October, demonstrating improved overall online job availability compared to October 2010. The Index edged up in October
Cook Associates Recruits CIO for WellMark
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Tim Peterson as executive vice president, chief information officer at Wellmark, Inc. The search was led by Kevin Parker. Mr. Peterson joins Wellmark from OptumHealth Care Solutions (a part of United Health Group) where he served as CIO. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a mutual insurance
Tatum Expands in Western Region
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Kim Tagle as the regional managing partner for the firm’s Western Region (Northern California, Southern California and Pacific Northwest). Ms. Tagle brings over 20 years of business acumen and professional services experience to her new position. Prior to joining Tatum, she was an early founder of Resources Global
Kenexa Posts 38 Percent Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $55 million for the third quarter ended September 31, 2011, a 38 percent increase from revenues of $39.8 million a year ago. The revenue gain was largely due to the acquisition of Salary.com. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders,
Caldwell Partners Adds Scanlon to Media & Entertainment Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has appointed Sean Scanlon as a partner and leader of the firm's media & entertainment practice. Prior to joining Caldwell Partners, Mr. Scanlon was a senior client partner in the media & entertainment practice at Korn/Ferry International. Before that, he served as president of SCG Executive Search,
Coker Group Adds to Executive Search Division
Coker Group has added Lee Perrett to its executive search division Nagle & Associates. Mr. Perrett brings over 25 years of experience in recruiting and search experience spanning a variety of industries in the U.S. and abroad. He spent more than 16 years with The Coca-Cola Company in a variety of headquarters and human resources
Morris & Berger Recruits CEO for California Wellness Foundation
Morris & Berger, a California-based firm with a specialty practice in the nonprofit sector, has placed Dr. Diana M. Bonta as president and chief executive officer of The California Wellness Foundation. Dr. Bonta is currently vice president of public affairs for Kaiser Permanente's Southern California Region. The California Wellness Foundation is a private independent foundation
Kforce Posts 5.5 Percent Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has posted revenues of $289 million for the third quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 5.5 percent from $259.5 million a year ago. Net income and EPS for the quarter increased 31.1 percent and 37.5 percent, respectively, versus the third quarter of 2010,
SuccessFactors Assists Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group has deployed a competency framework using SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, to identify hospitality talent and improve employee recruitment, retention, and engagement. The Lancaster Landmark Hotel specializes in the four and five star sector of the hotel market. Will Newbigging, director of organizational
The Buller Group Adds VP of Strategic Client Solutions
The Buller Group, a human capital services and recruiting firm, has added David Peirce as vice president of strategic client solutions. Mr. Peirce is a business leader and program management professional with over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector. He has held leadership positions with several technology and professional services firms. “We
Monster and Ogden Newspapers Partner
Monster and Ogden Newspapers, Inc., have formed a strategic partnership and launch of co-branded Web sites to offer combined online and print services via Ogden Newspapers' family of 39 local newspapers across 12 states. The alliance integrates Monster.com's solutions into Ogden Newspapers' websites, delivering a complete job-search and recruitment experience to local audiences. The co-branded
Allen Austin to Lead Sales Search for HP Hood
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has been selected by HP Hood to begin a search for a new director of sales. Hood is a large dairy processor and marketer, distributing dairy products throughout the United States. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations
Kronos and Saba Form Cross Selling Relationship
Kronos Incorporated and Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, have announced that they have formed a cross-selling relationship to offer joint customers a unique solution to support the full employee lifecycle for organizations with large, hourly workforces in industries such as retail, life sciences, manufacturing, and public sector. The non-exclusive cross-selling relationship
DHR Expands Beijing Office
DHR International has added Michael Gralapp as executive vice president in the firm’s Beijing office. Mr. Gralapp has placed senior executive candidates in industrial, renewable energy, consumer products, IT, automotive and government relations sectors. He previously served as a search director for Stanton Chase International. Founded in 1989, DHR International is headquartered in Chicago and
GulfBankers Executive Search Names Country Manager in Egypt
Gulfbankers Executive Search has named Linda Balboul as country manager for Egypt. Ms. Balboul will be based in Cairo and focus on the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa regions. Ms. Balboul has experience as a banker, business development and sales management executive, and most recently served as a project section head at Banque Misr
