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Kirk Palmer Associates Assists Holt Renfrew with CEO Search
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Franco Savastano as president and CEO of Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew. The search was led by Kyle Rudy. He succeeds Sebastian Picardo, who stepped down effective September 30, 2025, after five years at the helm. The appointment is expected to usher in a new
Kincannon & Reed Places CEO at Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy
Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has placed Eric Fobes as the new CEO of Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE). Jon Leafstedt and Patrick Fitzgerald, principals with Kincannon & Reed, conducted a nationwide search for SIRE. Current CEO Mike Jerke will retire at the end of 2025 after seven
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.
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
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?
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
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
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
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
The Role of Values-Based Hiring in Talent Attraction and Retention
Today’s employees are more concerned than ever with aligning their work lives and their personal beliefs. This shift has given rise to a trend of values-based hiring, which can help to attract like-minded talent while increasing retention rates, according to a recent report from Blue Rock Search’s Ruben Moreno. “June is home to both Pride Month and
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.
Jobs Detective Launches New iPhone App
Jobs Detective has created a new job searching app, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, to be used from mobile devices. Users are able to save jobs which interest them for future reference and set up alerts to keep up to date. Sonum Tailor at Jobs Detective said: “Now that Jobs Detective has gone
Compass Sells Staffmark Holdings
Compass Diversified Holdings, an owner of middle market businesses, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its majority owned subsidiary, Staffmark Holdings, Inc., to a subsidiary of Japan-based Recruit Co., Ltd., for a total enterprise value of $295 million. The proceeds will be used to repay substantially all of the outstanding debt under the
Heidrick & Struggles Adds International Development and Law Partner in China
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Hongxia Liu as a partner in Beijing. She will be part of the firm’s education & social enterprise practice. Ms. Liu comes to Heidrick from The World Justice Project in Washington, D.C., where she served as executive director since 2009. WJP's mission is to lead
The Prout Group Adds to New York Office
Executive search firm The Prout Group has named Tony Brown as senior vice president and managing partner of its New York office. Mr. Brown has over 25 years of experience in global capital markets, management consulting and executive search. He served in a leadership capacity with Renaissance Search Partners, Horton International in New York and
