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CarterBaldwin Recruits Chief Legal Officer for Feed the Children
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has recruited Nil Loy as the first chief legal officer of Feed the Children. Partner Bill Peterson and search consultant Rodney Anderson led the assignment. “Feed the Children is gaining a tremendous strategic leader in Nil Loy, and we all look forward to collaborating to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry,” said Emily
WittKieffer Names Five Senior Partners
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has appointed five new senior partners. As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering leadership from within, WittKieffer elevates individuals based on demonstrated leadership qualities, expertise in the search and advisory professions, and commitment to company values, the search firm explained. “For 56 years, WittKieffer has flourished due in large part to
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Here’s How PE Firms Can Reduce Talent Churn and Produce Better Leaders
Participants in the ninth annual PE leadership survey conducted by AlixPartners generally agree that the most important thing they can do to achieve the financial results they demand is to pay attention to leadership and talent. For PE firms, which prioritize C-suite leadership, and portcos, which emphasize talent at all levels, “the quality of leadership and succession
The Buffkin Group Joins Panorama
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has joined Panorama, an international group of independent search firms. “We are delighted to be welcoming Craig Buffkin and his colleagues to join us in Panorama. The Buffkin Group has an excellent team and recognised reputation for quality,” said Stephen Bampfylde, chairman of Panorama. “With their “inch wide and
Randstad Acquires SFN Group
Randstad has acquired SFN Group through a cash tender offer. As a result of the acquisition, Randstad doubles its presence in the U.S. and reinforcing its leading position in Canada. In North America, the combination will have revenues of $4.6 billion (pro forma, LTM March 31, 2011) of which 39 percent in professionals, 52 percent
Sockwell Partners Appoints New Director
Executive search firm Sockwell Partners has appointed Adam Elmore as a new director. Mr. Elmore has experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, public accounting, wealth management and utilities. Most recently, he served as managing director at Stroker, Jones & Associates. Sockwell Partners specializes in finding C-level executives and their direct
Angott Search Group Adds to Banking and Financial Services Practice
Angott Search Group has added Dawn Swinford as a search consultant in its banking and financial services practice. Mr. Swinford, a seasoned commercial and private banker, spent the last seven years at Regions Bank and Fifth Third Bank. “We are extremely excited to have someone of Dawn’s caliber join our team,” exclaimed Mark Angott. “Her
Trilogy Places Executive Director at Edsource
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Louis Freedberg as executive director of EdSource. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Most recently, Mr. Freedberg was the founding director and senior education reporter at California Watch, a pioneering nonprofit journalism venture. EdSource is a nonprofit research, policy, and communications
Adecco Acquires Drake Beam Morin
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has acquired U.S.-based Drake Beam Morin, Inc., a provider in the career transition and talent development services sector, for an enterprise value of EUR 149 million. The acquisition expands the global footprint of Lee Hecht Harrison beyond its main markets, the U.S. and France, into new geographies, and enhances its
Dice Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 50 percent from $29.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The acquisitions of Rigzone and WorldwideWorker contributed revenues of $4.2 million during the quarter. Net income for the quarter grew 110 percent to $7.7
SpenglerFox Launches SME Board Solutions Practice
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has launched a new ‘SME board solutions practice’ which provides support and training to directors and board members. The new practice will be lead by Jacques de Jager, an experienced and seasoned financial services professional with a track record of over 20 years in international banking. He will be supported by
IIC Partners Adds Philadelphia-Based Salveson Stetson Group
IIC Partners has added Philadelphia-based Salveson Stetson Group as its latest member, bringing the retained organization's total number of offices to 53 in 37 countries globally, and now six in the U.S. Salveson Stetson Group, established in 1996 by John Salveson and Sally Stetson, has managed searches for leading organizations including major corporations, smaller privately-held
DHR Acquires MAC & Associates
DHR International has acquired MAC & Associates, Inc., one of the leading executive search firms in Dallas/Fort Worth. The firm is highly regarded for its expertise in the venture capital & private equity, public accounting, and management consulting spaces. John McSpadden, Founder and CEO of MAC & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the
MJS Executive Search Places Marketing Exec at Peer 1 Hosting
MJS Executive Search has recruited Steven Patti as chief marketing officer at PEER 1 Hosting. Mr. Patti most recently was the VP of marketing and business development at the Generations Federal Credit Union in San Antonio. PEER 1 Hosting is one of the world’s leading IT hosting providers. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained
Monster Worldwide Posts 25 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $269.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared with $214.9 million in the comparable quarter of 20010, a 25 percent decline. Careers-North America revenue was $123 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to $97 million in the second quarter 2010. Careers-International revenue grew 31
Objective Paradigm Expands Team
Objective Paradigm, Inc. (OP), a Chicago-based recruiting and executive search firm, has added Tom Rezk to serve as business development manager. Through the RPO group, Objective Paradigm sources, screens, qualifies and interviews candidates on behalf of clients. As such, they help improve time-to-fill, increase the quality of the hire, and provide the client with relative
Nosal Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Baillie Parker as a partner based in the firm’s San Francisco office. He will conduct senior-level executive search assignments within internet and new media industries. Prior to joining Nosal Partners, Mr. Parker was partner with Converge Executive Search, during which time he completed a range of executive assignments
Martin Partners Completes Search for KemperSports
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Barrett Eiselman as vice president of operations at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Eiselman was the senior vice president, operations at Troon Golf Corporation. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Bullhorn Launches Free Social Recruiting Platform for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has made its Bullhorn Reach Personal Edition available for free. Bullhorn Reach is a social recruiting platform that makes it easy for recruiters and HR managers to quickly sift through social media behavioral data to find and connect with qualified candidates. It
SFN Group Posts Second Quarter Revenue Decrease
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $512 million, a decline from revenues of $514 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income $8.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $2.7 million, or $0.05 per share, in the prior year. SFN Group president
Tatum Adds to New England Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Jennifer L. Morales to its New England practice as managing partner. She will be responsible for leading Tatum's business and strategic development initiatives in the region and addressing clients' strategic and operational challenges focusing primarily on private equity, healthcare, financial services and technology. Ms. Morales was previously assistant
Kenexa Acquires the Ashbourne Group
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has acquired The Ashbourne Group, a supplier of HR and occupational psychology services to businesses in the U.K. and Ireland for almost 20 years. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. The Ashbourne Group is recognized for its intense focus on the
Atrium Staffing Appoints President in California
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has named Paul Cenni as the president for Atrium Staffing of California. Under Mr. Cenni’s leadership, Atrium will focus on recruiting for technology, finance & accounting, and administrative positions using Atrium's applicant-centric approach to find the best matches for its clients and applicants. Mr. Cenni brings decades of business
Social Recruiting on the Rise
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual Social Recruiting Survey and introduced the Jobvite Index which tracks actual social recruiting results. This new data reveals that social recruiting continues rapid growth among U.S. companies with 89 percent planning to recruit through social media this year, up from
Odgers Select Renamed Berwick Partners
Odgers Select, a division of Odgers Berndtson, has rebranded itself Berwick Partners. Berwick specializes in recruiting senior and middle management positions across the public and private sectors. Managing director of Berwick Partners, Richard Love, said: “This rebranding offers us the opportunity to underline our expertise in, and commitment to our core markets of focus: Senior
Worker Confidence Index Stagnant
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index slipped 0.3 points to 47.8 in July. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, showed little change from June. However, a noticeable decline was seen in economic optimism, with fewer workers expressing confidence in the strength of the economy
TheLadders Enhances Free Recruitment Solution
TheLadders.com, a recruitment solution for professional talent ($100K+), has enhanced the search functionality for users of “Passport,” a free recruitment solution that allows employers and recruiters to post job advertisements and connect with a pre-screened pipeline of professional level candidates. Passport recruiters can now proactively search for and invite the right candidates to follow them
hrQ Expands in San Francisco
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has appointed Cynthia Herr as vice president and managing director of the San Francisco Bay Area office. Ms. Herr joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since
Canon Recruiting Group Receives 3.5 Million in Funding
Canon Recruiting Group LLC has established a $3.5 million line of credit with Crestmark Bank of Michigan. The new credit facility will serve to expand the company's previous line of credit and to enhance its staffing and payroll capability to support our firm's very strong growth. Tim Grayem, president of Canon Recruiting Group, said: “We
RSA Appoints Managing Director in Switzerland
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named John Callagher as managing director of RSA Switzerland. Mr. Callagher comes to this role having recently served as global managing director of SpenglerFox, a globally networked executive search and human capital solutions firm that he co-founded in 2003 with fellow directors of
Taleo Records 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $69.7 million, a 24 percent increase from $56.3 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a loss $8.1 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $1.4 million, or 4 cents
Online Labor Demand Down 217,000 in July
Online advertised vacancies were down 217,000 in July to 4,154,500, according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The July drop follows a decline of 100,000 in June after a basically flat period in April and May. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.22, indicating there were just over three unemployed
Clark Langdon Retained by French Private Equity Firm Creadev
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Creadev, a leading French private equity firm, to conduct a CEO search for Voltalia. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level retained executive search. The firm operates from Monaco for clients primarily based in the U.S. within the
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
