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McDermott + Bull Expands Presence in Texas
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has continued expansion of its presence in Texas with director Rachel Loye spearheading the growth in Dallas. As a senior member of the firm’s financial services practice, she will lead regional efforts across Texas, deepening client partnerships and furthering McDermott + Bull’s investment in one of the country’s top banking markets. “Rachel’s
Five Years Later: How the Shutdown Redefined Business and Leadership
Five years ago this week, the world came to a sudden halt. In March 2020 marked the beginning of a global shutdown that reshaped business, leadership, and the way companies operate. “At Z3Talent, everything came to a standstill,” Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search firm, remembers. Were companies going to keep hiring? Would the
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.
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
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?
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
The CHRO’s Leadership Imperative in the AI Era
As organizations accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, business leaders are increasingly recognizing that successful transformation depends as much on people and leadership as it does on technology itself. HR executives, in particular, are finding themselves at the center of conversations around workforce readiness, employee trust, skills development, and organizational change management. Industry observers note
Cluen Invites Executive Search Firms to Participate in Upcoming 2026 Technology Trends Survey
For more than three decades, Cluen has partnered with leading executive search firms around the world to understand how top-performing recruiters use technology to gain a competitive advantage. Each year, the company’s Top Trends in Executive Search Technology survey uncovers the strategies, priorities, and innovations shaping the future of the profession. How are executive search firms balancing the rapid adoption of AI
Lindauer Retained by C-SPAN for Chief Development Officer Search
Virtually every industry needs top-drawer chief development officers. CDOs play a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving, and galvanizing new donors while keeping previous funders content. Implementing funding strategies that “keep the lights on,” according to recruiters specializing in the function, is job No. 1. Lindauer has been retained by C-SPAN to
NPAG Seeking Executive Director for the California Youth Defender Center
Executive search firm NPAG has been selected by the California Youth Defender Center (CYDC) to lead in its search for a new executive director. This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Phuong Quach. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and influential organization at a pivotal moment, shaping the future of youth justice
Lochlin Partners Helps Fill Senior Position for Business Roundtable
Lochlin Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stefani Jones as senior director of policy at Business Roundtable (BRT). Ms. Jones is an accomplished technology policy leader with deep expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security. Her experience spans the White House, the private sector, and senior federal policy roles. She
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2024 fiscal third quarter revenues of $668.7 million, a decrease of two percent from the same period a year ago. The decline was primarily due to decreases in the firm’s permanent placement talent acquisition offerings. Korn Ferry notes that this decrease was also due to a decline in demand driven by
Premier Recruitment Group Grows Washington, D.C. Office
Premier Recruitment Group has added Troy D. Williams as director of talent solutions for the Washington, D.C., metro area. Mr. Williams brings 20 years of business experience including 13 years in talent acquisition and solutions within the D.C. metro area. His background includes leading staffing initiatives for both commercial and governmental clients including partnering efforts
Cook Associates Adds to Chicago and Boston Offices
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has named Karlis Antons as a director and head of research and Jeff Harvey as a director in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. Antons previously spent several years with DHR International, where he served most recently as a senior associate in the firm’s Toronto office. Mr. Harvey, who will focus
BCA Places HR Exec at Ventura Foods
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Edward Rodriguez as field vice president of human resources at Ventura Foods. Mr. Rodriguez will oversee all human capital leadership for the field organization. Prior to joining Ventura Foods, he held numerous senior executive global HR positions with PepsiCo. BCA’s chief operating officer, SVP recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search.
CareerBliss Creates Online Community for Job Seekers
CareerBliss, an online career community, has launched CareerBliss Company Q&A, an online community where job candidates can ask questions and receive uncensored answers about a potential employer directly from a current employee. With more than 11,000 questions and answers, Company Q&A engages both job candidates and employees in real discussions about topics such as, salary,
Jeitosa Group Inks Alliance with the Nielson Group
Jeitosa Group International and The Nielson Group have entered into a strategic alliance to deliver a new suite of talent assessment and survey solutions to Jeitosa's clients as an integrated part of their global HR strategy and deployment services. Nielson’s offerings cover organizational needs ranging from pre-employment screening, job matching, manager relationships and team building
Taleo Acquires JobPartners
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has acquired Jobpartners for approximately $38 million. The acquisition expands Taleo's ability to serve customers based in Europe and doubles its customer base in the region. Jobpartners’ cloud-based solutions help organizations attract, connect, develop and retain people. The company provides talent management solutions to global giants
Harvey Nash Appoints Talent Director
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has appointed Margot Katz to lead its talent, recruitment and leadership development strategy. Ms. Katz’s 25 year career in talent management includes serving as group HR director for an international pharmaceutical company as well roles in strategic HR consulting and board-level executive coaching. In her new role,
Digby Morgan Adds Two New Recruiters
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has added Rebecca Corben and Lucy Caird to its staff. Ms. Corben previously worked at Venn Group both in a business development role and as the manager of the interim HR team. At Digby Morgan she will focus on recruiting mid to senior level
Spencer Stuart Assists Save the Children in CEO Search
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Carolyn Miles as the new president and chief executive officer of Save the Children. Ms. Miles, currently the chief operating officer for the agency, will be the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 80-year history. Save the Children is based out of Westport, Conn. Spencer
Jobs2Web and Avature Partner
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, and Avature have announced their partnership and integration that allows interoperability between the Jobs2web's Recruitment Marketing Platform (RMP) and Avature's CRM Web 2.0 solution. Clients using the Jobs2web platform will be able to automatically move candidates from the Jobs2web Talent Community into Avature's CRM Web 2.0. Combined through
Work&Partners Completes Search for Capgemini
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Michael Leyva as the vice president of core banking for the financial services global business unit of Capgemini. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Mr. Leyva was formerly the global head financial consulting and systems integration, partner at Infosys. Capgemini are providers of systems integration and consulting
Clark Langdon Opens New Office Adds Staff
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has announced the opening of a new office in Monte Carlo and the addition of two new staff members. The firm has hired Caroline Frisenberg as its director of search and Candida Stille-Humphreys as the firm’s new executive coordinator. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years
Korn Ferry Adds to Middle East Team
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jonathan R. Holmes as managing director, Middle East. Mr. Holmes' executive search career with Korn/Ferry spans over 18 years and five countries, where he has undertaken general management searches across a range of geographies and industries, including industrial, consumer and healthcare. He first joined Korn/Ferry in London before moving to Moscow
Atrium Staffing Adds San Francisco Presence
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has opened its newest office in San Francisco. The expansion to the West Coast marks Atrium's eighth office location and first branch outside the Northeast. “Qualified candidates need more than a great resume to get noticed by discerning employers. Going above and beyond for our clients and associates is
TriNet Group Restructures HR Consulting Practice
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services, has announced the reformation of the field operations organization to enhance the customer support TriNet provides its 5,000 clients. The company’s human capital consulting team will now report to Patrick Villella, a newly appointed vice president who will further represent clients’ interests at the executive
Work&partners Completes Search For Capgemini
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Gil Brodnitz as vice president North America for the financial services IT strategy/transformation practice of Capgemini. Mr. Brodnitz was formerly the managing director and founder of Groundswell Strategies, LLC. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration and consulting services within the financial,
IIC Partners Appoints Global Leader Consumer Practice Group
IIC Partners has appointed Jean-Marc Danton as the new global leader of its consumer and retail practice group. Mr. Danton has more than 22 years’ experience in this sector. IIC Partners board director, Scott Doupe, said: “I am delighted Jean-Marc has accepted this important leadership role within our organization and I have no doubt his
Dowd Associates Expands Staff
Dowd Associates Executive Search has added Jim Downing as director of executive search. Mr. Downing’s experience includes leadership roles at Alden Executive Search and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
Evolv On-Demand Hires Former Monster Marketing VP
Evolv On-Demand, a provider of science-based, on-demand talent matching and intelligence solutions, has hired former Monster Worldwide VP Daniel Enthoven as its chief marketing officer. Mr. Enthoven has deep experience in both on-line recruitment and enterprise software, having worked as vice president of product marketing and alliances at Monster Worldwide and VP of sales and
Allen Austin Global Executive Search Announces Promotions
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has promoted Heather Dorsey to director of operations and research at the firm’s Houston office and Steve Murdock to senior partner in Seattle. Prior to joining Allen Austin in 2010, Ms. Dorsey had more than 11 years of experience in the service industry. Mr. Murdock has more than 20 years
Kronos Implemented by Sabre Holdings
Kronos Incorporated has announced that Sabre Holdings has recently began implementing its workforce management solutions across its largest employee locations worldwide to further manage labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity. Malysa O'Connor, director of services and distribution marketing at Kronos, said: “Sabre Holdings, a world leader in travel technology has a complex network
Korn Ferry Posts 16 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) has posted revenues of $205.8 million for the fourth quarter, an increase of 16 percent from revenues of $176.9 million a year ago. Net income rose to $20.3 million, or 43 cents per share, for the quarter ended April 30 from $8.9 million, or 19 cents per share, a year ago. For the
ChampionScott Completes Searches for Microprobe
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Juergen Woehl as chief operating officer and Dr. David Lam as a member of the board of directors at MicroProbe. Dr. Lam joins the board of directors of MicroProbe’s parent company, Astria Semiconductor Holdings. Best known for founding semiconductor capital equipment giant, Lam Research, Dr. Lam now heads
ClickZ and Search Engine Watch Launch Interactive Marketing Job Board
ClickZ, a resource for interactive marketing news, information and opinion, has teamed up with search engine industry news specialist http://www.searchenginewatch.com target=”_blank”>Search Engine Watch to launch a new interactive marketing job board. ClickZJobs and SEWJobs helps connect jobseekers with the latest employment opportunities and provide recruiters access to more than 1 million unique interactive and search
Morgan McKinley Names Three Directors
Global recruiter Morgan McKinley has announced three key leadership appointments in its financial services division. Steve Leeson, formerly operations director – permanent recruitment, has been appointed to the newly created role of operations director – financial services new business. Hakan Enver, previously associate director – financial services permanent, has been promoted to operations director –
CDI Corp. Inks Multi-Year Deal with Lawrence Livermore National Security
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has announced that its CDI-Aerospace division has entered into a long term service agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC in support of the Lawrence Livermore National Lab National Ignition Facility (NIF). The service agreement has a term of five years. Financial terms of the deal were
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Seven Partners
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced that Deborah Ben-Canaan (San Diego), Catherine Butts (Atlanta), Carl Hopkins (Hong Kong), Jacquelyn Knight (New York), Jeff Liebster (New York), Jane Sullivan Roberts (Washington, D.C.) and Lee Udelsman (New York) have been named partners. The seven join MLA’s advisory board. “Partnership criteria are demanding,” said Simon Robinson,
OneWire Launches New Career and Talent Management Solution
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has launched its single-platform solution for candidates and companies. With this latest release, OneWire now offers enhancements that simplify the ease of use for candidates and provide companies with a wider pool of talent by driving more traffic to open opportunities. Candidates now have the ability
WorkStrategy and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
U.S.-based WorkStrategy, Inc., a provider of human resource management and technology services, has partnered with SilkRoad technology, a provider in talent management solutions. The partnership will make SilkRoad's RedCarpet onboarding and life events management solution more accessible to WorkStrategy's customers operating in an integrated ERP-based human capital management (HCM) environment. Specifically, it gives SilkRoad customers
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by Ohio University
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been chosen by Ohio University to lead the search for its next vice president of research and creativity and dean of the graduate school. Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio. Founded in 1997, Harris / IIC Partners is a
HRmarketer.com Expands Database Offerings
HRmarketer.com, a marketing and media relations service specializing in human resources, has expanded its marketing platform and information databases to help clients reach decision makers and purchasing influencers in functions beyond HR. These functions include IT, finance, operations and purchasing — all of which are increasingly instrumental in partnering with HR to make product selection
