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Slayton Search Partners Appoints Senior Vice President
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Dan Plourde as senior vice president and principal. He will focus on supporting the firm’s industrial and consumer practices, bringing nearly two decades of executive search and recruitment experience to the team. “Dan’s extensive experience in executive search, combined with his proven track record of building
Accelerate Growth in Private Equity with Smarter Talent Strategies
The private equity (PE) landscape has significantly transformed, marked by longer hold periods and more roll-up deals due to rising borrowing costs and fewer mid-sized companies available for acquisition. The traditional approach of quick three to five year exits through financial engineering and C-suite changes is no longer viable. Through this transformation, leadership and talent
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.
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
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?
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Why High-Performing Executives Don’t Always Operate as High-Performing Teams
It might sound counterintuitive, but a group made up of individual high performers does not always translate to a high-performing team. The fact that these professionals excel at their primary jobs doesn’t automatically mean they will work cohesively and effectively as a team, a new report from Odgers Berndtson explains. A poorly functioning team is
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
RSR Partners Adds to Industrial Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has named Colin Graham as a managing director and member of the firm's industrial practice. Previously, Mr. Graham was a principal with Korn/Ferry International, where he was a member of the firm's global industrial recruiting practice, focusing on the diversified manufacturing and
Heidrick & Struggles Finds New CEO for Acxiom
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has placed Scott E. Howe as president and chief executive officer of Acxiom Corporation. Mr. Howe is a former corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising Business Groups. Acxiom is a provider of marketing services and technology that enable marketers to successfully manage audiences, personalize consumer experiences and
Lucas Group Names HR Practice Managing Director
Search firm Lucas Group has added Keith Nemeth as managing partner of the newly launched human resources recruiting practice in Dallas. Mr. Nemeth is a 15-year veteran of the recruiting and staffing industry and brings extensive experience to his new position at Lucas Group. The human resources office in Dallas is the seventh HR office
PeopleFluent Partners with LinkedIn
Peoplefluent, a provider of solutions for talent management, vendor management and workforce compliance and diversity, has partnered with LinkedIn to connect its customers with over 100 million potential applicants worldwide. Today's news, in conjunction with the “Fluency on the Move” mobile product line introduced by Peoplefluent earlier this month, underscores the company's intuitive talent management
HSBC to Cut 30,000 Finance Positions
British banking giant HSBC will cut 30,000 jobs worldwide by 2013 — 10 percent of its global workforce — and sell almost half its bank branches in the U.S., part of a new strategy to cut back on retail operations and focus instead on fast-growing emerging markets. The bank, which reported a three percent increase
Despite Economy Headhunters Remain Optimistic
Executive search professionals gave a 66 percent positive prediction for their industry in the second half of the year with the greatest optimism coming from consultants in Asia Pacific and the Americas, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Executive search consultants predict that China, Brazil and India will
New Launch for BCL Legal
BCL Legal, a legal recruitment consultancy, has launched a new department that will help law firms of all sizes recruit non-legal managerial and support staff. The team is headed up by Emma Anthony, who has over 13 years experience in the recruitment industry, and will be operating across the regions sourcing personnel for a variety
CDI Posts 20 Percent Rise
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $262.7 million, an increase of 20 percent from revenues of $219 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, versus $2.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the year-ago second
Cook Associates Places Heidrick CFO at Asbury Automotive
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Scott Krenz as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. The search was led by Colleen Hulce, managing director and head of the firm’s CFO and financial officers practice. Asbury, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the
Russell Reynolds Associates Bolsters New York Area Team
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has announced the addition of Matt Comyns as executive director to the firm's technology sector, Jim Lawson as associate to the firm's corporate officers sector and Timothy Joyce as associate to the firm's industrial/natural resources sector. Mr. Comyns and Mr. Lawson will be based in New
Amrop Makes Additions to Board
Global executive search firm Amrop has welcomed Sabine von Anhalt (Germany), Preety Kumar (India) and Svein Ruud (Sweden) to its global management board. Ms. von Anhalt is a managing partner of Amrop Delta in Germany. Her international career began at Schering AG, working in Germany, South Africa, Sweden, Norway and other global markets, where she
Diversified Search Fills Post for Hasbro
Diversified Search has placed Steven Zoltick as vice president of information technology global operations at Hasbro, Inc. This search was conducted by Hugo Fueglein, managing director. Hasbro is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings. Diversified Search offers global search capabilities with industry specialization
ManpowerGroup Posts 24 Percent Revenue Gain
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.7 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, a increase of 24 percent from a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $72.7 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $32.7 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. ManpowerGroup
Kronos Announces Newest Hiring Solution
Kronos Incorporated has announced availability of the latest version of its selection and hiring solution. Workforce Talent Acquisition 8.8 reflects a continued commitment to provide Kronos customers with a unified hourly and salaried, role-based solution to meet their recruiting needs, resulting in superior return on their hiring technology investment. “We continue to deliver on our
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 13 Percent Revenue Rise
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $142.8 million, an increase 13.3 percent from $126.1 million in the 2010 second quarter. Year over year, net revenue increased 18 percent in the Americas, 8.8 percent in Europe (a decline of approximately three percent on a constant currency basis), and 7.7
Hudson Highland Group Posts 27 Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $247.4 million, a rise of 26.9 percent from $195 million a year ago. The company posted net income of $4.2 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, in the
Employers Remain Positive About Hiring in 2011
Employers remain positive in their hiring expectations for the remainder of 2011 despite ongoing concerns over threats to economic growth, according to CareerBuilder’s 2011 Mid-Year Job Forecast. CareerBuilder's latest survey shows employers remain positive in their hiring expectations for the remainder of 2011 despite ongoing concerns over threats to economic growth. Nearly half of employers
Allen Austin Completes Search for Culinary Institute Lenotre
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has assisted in the appointment of Mark Stroeh as the new senior vice president for the Culinary Institute LeNotre. Culinary Institute LeNotre is a Culinary Arts College based in Houston, Texas. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations
Halogen Software to Assist Fairbanks Retain Talent
Fairbanks, the oldest independent alcohol and drug treatment center in America, has selected Halogen Software’s talent management suite to help reduce employee turnover and attract talent. Since rolling out Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare the organization has remained competitive with its talent, while reducing administrative overhead and easing the burden of demonstrating Joint Commission compliance. “The services
Korn Ferry Names Regional Leaders
Korn/Ferry International has strengthened its Asia Pacific business with the appointments of two new regional market leaders in Singapore. Peter Everaert, formerly the regional market leader for Korn/Ferry's global industrial market, EMEA, has relocated to Singapore from Europe to lead the market for Asia Pacific, while Alicia Yi has been appointed regional market leader, global
Caldwell Partners Posts 30 Percent Revenue Rise
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 third quarter revenues of $9.5 million, up 30 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 67 percent or $6.3 million of the third quarter total, increasing 53 percent year over year from $4.1 million. Net earnings after tax was
CareerBuilder Launches New Mobile Tool
CareerBuilder has launched a free iPhone application for employers, giving employers access to job candidates anywhere, at any time directly from their mobile device. The application, called CareerBuilder for Employers, is available for download at iTunes. “Being able to reach potential employees wherever you are provides a whole new level of speed, efficiency and convenience
Mortgage Search Acquisition Completes Searches for Caliber Funding
Executive recruiting firm Mortgage Search & Acquisition has placed Carolyn Poppe as SVP of operations, Jim Ferriter as SVP of Retail Production and Jason Lee as SVP of Capital Markets at Caliber Funding LLC. Ms. Poppe was previously COO of TMBG, Inc. Mr. Ferriter was previously a sales director at Surety Lender Services. Mr. Lee
Robert Walters Opens New Office in Vietnam
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has opened new office in Ho Chi Minh City, in response to an increasing demand for specialist and international recruitment services in Vietnam. Robert Walters Vietnam specializes in placing candidates on a permanent basis with a focus on the mid-senior end of the market across accounting &
Kenzer Group Grows Atlanta Office
Recruiting firm, Kenzer Group, LLC, has added Ormond Curl in Atlanta as managing director. Mr. Curl brings more than 20 years of senior level search experience at the president, COO, and CEO levels. He founded the Precedent Group in 1990 and built a proven reputation with a specialty in diversity search in the retail and
