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PierceGray Tapped by Alliance Markets & Vending to Fill Senior Post
PierceGray has been selected by Alliance Markets & Vending to lead in its search for a new controller. With plans to accelerate the growth and profitability of the business, Alliance seeks to hire a controller to build and lead the accounting function including all technical accounting, policies and procedures, audit compliance, and reporting, and the financial
HVS Executive Search Names CEO
Global hospitality consulting firm HVS Executive Search has appointed Alice Sherman as CEO, beginning January 1, 2026. After more than 35 years in the retained executive search industry—including 12 years as CEO of HVS Executive Search—Court Williams will be retiring from his role. To ensure a seamless leadership transition and continued support for the company’s clients and team,
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.
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
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?
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
AI Leadership: Driving Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
As a partner at SPMB, Natalie Ryan has observed the transformative impact of the newly formed chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) role within the modern business ecosystem. “Far from being confined to the realms of technology alone, the CAIO has emerged as a vital driver of innovation across diverse organizational domains, including marketing, sales, customer
Day & Associates Completes Search for Ventus Medical
Day & Associates has assisted in the search process to select Michael Lopez as the new vice president of operations for Ventus Medical. Ventus Medical is a private medical device company that is dedicated to changing the lives of people with sleep-disordered breathing. For more than 10 years, Day & Associates, with headquarters in San
SourceRight Solutions Adds HR Veteran
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has announced that Kelly Cartwright has joined the company as vice president of corporate development. In this newly created position, Ms. Cartwright assumes responsibility for driving SourceRight's product and solutions strategy and expansion; directing all marketing initiatives, including marketing communications and public relations; and evolving the
Hochsmann Company Appoints New Partner
Höchsmann & Company has added Christian Schock as a new partner representing the firm in the Benelux region. Mr. Schock will be part of the firm’s consulting practice and specialize in print media, financial services & new technologies. He previously was with Valora Luxembourg in Switzerland and formerly was an executive search consultant and office
Cogence Search Adds Senior Legal Consultant
Legal recruiter Cogence Search has named Peter Rouse as a senior legal consultant. Mr. Rouse will head the firm’s IP/IT, TMT, media, data protection & privacy and sport sectors. His career has revolved around the protection of intellectual property rights internationally starting with Lovells in the U.K.; then Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong and
DavenportMajor Retained by Viacyte for CEO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by ViaCyte, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Previous CEO John West recently resigned for personal reasons. ViaCyte, Inc. is a stem cell engineering company dedicated to creating and commercializing cell therapies to treat diabetes. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes
Adecco Staffing U.S. Launches iPad App, Workolutions
Adecco Staffing U.S. has launched its iPad application, “Workolutions,” which is now available for free on iTunes. Workolutions, which allows employers and human resources professionals access to a wide range of valuable information, delivers Adecco's extensive library of white papers, best practice articles, Workplace Economy — Adecco's proprietary website for job market and economic data—analysis,
Sheffield Haworth Expands Wealth & Asset Management in Boston
London-based Sheffield Haworth has appointed Kevin McKeon as a director in wealth & asset management in Boston. Mr. McKeonpreviously held the position vice president of investment services and head of recruiting at Pyramis Global Advisors, a unit of Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was associate director at Heidrick & Struggles.
Bench International Opens Offices in Switzerland
Global executive search firm Bench International has opened new offices in Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland. The offices are placed to serve Switzerland's main linguistic regions. They will be closely aligned with Bench's European headquarters in London to serve life sciences clients operating throughout the continent. Tobias Ernberg has been hired to head the Swiss offices
Korn Ferry Leads CEO Search for Cedar Fair
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by Cedar Fair to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The national search will focus on candidates with significant executive management experience, ideally possessing a strong marketing background to complement the board's collective skill set. Cedar Fair, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the largest
MyStaffingPro Launches Facebook Application
myStaffingPro, a SaaS applicant tracking system, has released a new Facebook application that allows candidates to apply for positions from the company's Facebook page. The application includes adding a jobs tab to the company's Facebook page. From the jobs tab, candidates can search for job openings by the same criteria as their website as well
Adicio Launches Online Classifieds Sites
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched a variety of new online classifieds sites for clients on its careers, real estate and motors platforms. Several of the sites are utilizing the Professional Edition, Adicio’s newest entry-level product line based on its classified platforms. Recently launched Adicio Careers
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for DirecTV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Michael Stefanski as vice president of advertising for DIRECTV. Mr. Stefanski had been assistant vice president global brand and marketing for MetLife and previously was senior account director at BBDO. Carrie Pryor, managing partner of Greenwich Harbor Partners, led the search. Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior
Dowd Retained by Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been retained by the Scripps Network Interactive to lead a nationwide search for a new senior vice president and chief financial officer for its international division. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV,
VACO Adds Recruiting Manager
VACO Los Angeles LLC (VACO), a consulting and executive search firm specializing in accounting and finance, has added Sean Pennel as recruiting manager. Mr. Pennel joins VACO with more than ten years of industry experience both in executive search and in-house recruiting. He will specialize in recruitment of direct hire financial professionals and report to
Sanford Rose Associates and the Devine Group Form Strategic Alliance
SRA International, Inc., the franchisor of the global Sanford Rose Associates network of executive search offices, has entered into a new strategic relationship with The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services. Through this strategic partnership Sanford Rose Associates offices will be able to utilize, and offer their clients, the human resources tools
HumanConcepts Hires Human Capital Executive
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has named Rana Hobbs as director of customer success. Ms. Hobbs' extensive customer relationship background includes more than 15 years of experience with prominent human capital management (HCM) solution providers, including SuccessFactors, Infohrm and IDC. "We expect our customer success team to be instrumental in introducing existing
CDI Corp. Names New CFO
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has named Robert M. Larney as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Larney, replaces Mark Kerschner who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Kerschner joined CDI in 2005 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Bob has significant experience managing global financial
Dowd Retained By Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by the Scripps Network Interactive to lead a nationwide search for a new senior vice president of corporate development. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY
AESC Names Three New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has named BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, Fitco Consulting and UHUNT as member firms. Luxembourg-based executive search firm BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, founded by Bernhard Dedenbach in 2010, serves the banking and insurance industries as well as conducting senior executive and board searches for the
IIC Partners Adds Korean-Based Firm You & Partners
IIC Partners has added Korean-based You & Partners as its newest member firm. You & Partners was established in 2003 by CEO Susie Yoo and operates across many of the practice group sectors in which IIC Partners specializes – consumer & retail, energy, financial services, industrial, life sciences and technology. “We are very pleased about
Cook Lands Chief Marketing Officer for Extraprise Group
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Joseph Cordo as chief marketing officer of Extraprise Group. The search was led by John Barrett, managing director. MRr. Cordo joins Extraprise from Verafin, Inc., where he served most recently as vice president of marketing. Extraprise Group is a provider of customer intelligence and multi-channel marketing services to
Saba Partners with BT Global Services
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a global partnership with BT Global Services, a division of BT Group, which will enable BT Global Services to provide a fully-managed people management solution as part of BT Learning Solutions. This offering will include Saba’s learning management, talent management, online collaboration and enterprise
CTPartners to Acquire its Latin American Licensee
CTPartners has signed a letter of intent to acquire CTPartners Latin America Inc., its independently-owned licensee that has been operating as CTPartners in Latin America for the past five years. Seventeen partners currently operate from offices in Bogota, Caracas, Lima, Mexico City, Panama, Santiago and Sao Paulo. Brian Sullivan, CTPartners CEO, said: "The formal integration
J. Robert Scott Strengthens Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed Douglas Mann as managing director of its financial services practice in its New York office. Mr. Mann will focus on the insurance sector within the practice. He previously served as a partner with The Caldwell Partners and prior to that was with Ferguson Partners. J. Robert Scott
Harvey Nash Expands Public Sector Executive Search Practice
Harvey Nash Group has added two local government executive search professionals, Yvonne Skingle and Jan O’Brien, to strengthen the firm’s U.K. public sector executive search practice. Ms. Skingle joins Harvey Nash Executive Search as a director in the government and public services team. She previously served as managing consultant, executive search and selection, at Tribal
Laurence Simons Appoints New Managing Director
International legal recruiter Laurence Simons has named Lucinda Moule as managing director in the firm’s London office. Ms. Moule will focus on growth of Laurence Simons’ operations in the U.K. and Ireland as well as in the European private practice market. She has 15 years recruitment experience, having worked with the PSD Group, GRS and
Financial Executives Extend Their Reach Into Operations and HR
More than one in four (27 percent) chief financial officers said they have become more involved in company operations over the past three years. Human resources was the second most common area of expanded responsibility, cited by 19 percent of respondents. The survey, conducted by Robert Half Management Resources, included responses from 1,400 CFOs in
McCracken & Partners Retained by MarketWire
McCracken & Partners Executive Search Inc. has been selected by Marketwire Inc. to lead in its search for a new global head of product management. Canadian-owned and headquartered, for almost three decades Marketwire connect news makers and news consumers, sharing information with audiences worldwide.
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Leadership Consulting Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Mark Nadler as partner in its leadership consulting practice. Mr. Nadler comes to Heidrick from Oliver Wyman Delta where he served as partner and specialized in consulting to CEOs, boards, and senior executives of major corporations on effective leadership and organizational change. Much of his
Tatum Strengthens Healthcare Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added three key senior professionals to its healthcare practice to strengthen and reinforce the services offered to help healthcare organizations resolve strategic, operational and financial challenges. As a new partner with Tatum, Cindi Long will be responsible for serving the company's portfolio of healthcare clients. Prior to Tatum, she
Summit Search Solutions Selected by Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School
Summit Search Solutions, Inc., an executive search firm that specializes in higher education, has been retained by Pacific Oaks College & Children's School to lead in its search for a new president. Founded in 1959 by a small group of Quaker families, Pacific Oaks College is dedicated to the fundamental Quaker principles of inclusion, social
