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SpenglerFox Expands in DACH Region
Global executive search provider SpenglerFox has expanded with the addition of Prianka Chaturvedula. Based in Frankfurt, she will play a key role as senior client partner in scaling SpenglerFox’ presence in the DACH region by supporting our cross-border leadership mandates globally. “We are delighted to welcome Prianka to the SpenglerFox family,” said Jens Friedrich, CEO of
Executive Hiring Tightens Now, Sets Stage for Selective Rebound in 2026
After a period of aggressive talent expansion fueled by post-pandemic recovery and capital liquidity, executive hiring is entering a new phase — one defined less by growth at any cost and more by targeted investment. Boards and CEOs are recalibrating leadership priorities, emphasizing profitability, transformation, and resilience over pure headcount expansion. The mindset has shifted
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.
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
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?
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
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
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
Modern Executive Solutions Appoints Chief Experience Officer
Atlanta-headquartered search firm Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Dean Carter as its chief experience officer. “We are thrilled to announce that Dean is the new chief experience officer for Modern,” the search firm said. “At Modern we are building a business and a movement to redefine the future of leadership, a mission
eQuest and Taleo Unveil Traq24
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has partnered with Taleo to make public for the first time, TRAQ24, a job performance measuring tool from eQuest. TRAQ24 provides users with statistics on candidate trends, spending analysis, and built-in Leaderboards that compare a company's results with the aggregated eQuest customer base. All together
Martin Partners Completes Search for SG2 Llc
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed LeAnne Hester as senior vice president of marketing to Sg2 LLC, a healthcare solutions provider. Prior to joining Sg2, Ms. Hester was the vice president of marketing and sales at Ontario Systems. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
SharedHR Grows Executive Staff
SharedHR, a provider of HR technology and consulting for small and medium businesses, has named Bill Horst as chief revenue officer. Mr. Horst brings more than 20 years of business experience specializing in high growth technology companies, and will expand SharedHR’s strategic partnerships while leading the direct sales force. "SharedHR is well positioned to expand
Egon Zehnder Grows Energy Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has named Trent Aulbaugh as leader of its Houston office and announced the expansion of the firm’s energy practice with the addition of two consultants, Brian Harry and Catheryn Staveley. They will both be based in Houston. Since 2007, Mr. Aulbaugh has served as a member of Egon Zehnder's
Amrop Adds Six New Consultants
Global executive search firm Amrop has announced the expansion of its global team with the appointment of six new consultants. Denise Gilroy joins Amrop Knightsbridge as a new partner in Calgary; Mr. Gilroy has over 16 years of experience in international executive search as well as business development. Justyna Kubicka-Daab joins Amrop as director, leadership
Lumesse TalentLink Selected by Vincotte
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has been chosen by inspection, monitoring and certification services company Vincotte to implement its Lumesse TalentLink talent acquisition solution. Vincotte will now be able to streamline and take online its entire recruitment process, including interfacing with payroll applications to include new candidates in its system as
3P Consultants Places HR Exec at Netafim
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Preston Fernandes as general manager of human resources at Netafim Irrigation India. Mr. Fernandes joins Netafim from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals where he was head corporate human resources. Netafim is the global leader in smart drip and micro-irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a
JobVite Releases New Candidate Search Technology
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has released Jobvite Source, a new candidate search technology that makes it fast and affordable for employers to discover the best-fit talent for open jobs. With the new tool employers can search hundreds of free and paid resume databases and rank the results from all sources — all
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Technology Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Jennifer Johnson as an associate to the firm’s technology sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Ms. Johnson served as a manager/working capital specialist with Ernst & Young. In this role, she was responsible for driving process improvement projects that liberated cash for her clients,
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CFO for Dex One
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Greg Freiberg as chief financial officer at Dex One. Mr. Freiberg most recently served as the CFO at Savvis, a $1 billion global outsourcing data center provider. Dex One Corporation is a marketing solutions provider helping local businesses and their customers connect wherever and whenever they choose to
American Express Introduces Job Market Tools
American Express has launched a new program to offer free financial and career tools to 20-somethings in partnership with the leading personal finance and lifestyle Web site for women, LearnVest.com, and the social platform Crowdtap. A new study conducted online by Harris Interactive for American Express reveals that two- thirds (68 percent) of recent grads
Oxford Global Resouces Expands in Chicago
Oxford Global Resources has opened a new office in downtown Chicago. The office will identify job opportunities for IT consultants who are local to the Chicago area and deliver IT consultants to firms in and around the city of Chicago. Oxford’s president, Michael J. McGowan, said: “The Chicago metro area is one of the largest
Saba Announces Content Connect Program
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the Saba Content Connect Program, a tool that brings Saba partners and customers together in an interactive online community. Hosted within the Saba Online Community, the program facilitates customers’ discovery and connections with content partners in a social and real-time collaborative environment. Organizations around
The Judge Group Opens Office in Phoenix
The Judge Group, a recruiting services provider, has continued its southwest expansion with the opening of its newest office in Phoenix – serving technical staffing and recruiting solutions in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, and engineering to companies across industry. “We've been pursuing business in the southwest recently, as we've had an
DirectEmployers Forms Alliance with Milicruit
UBM Studios' Milicruit, a provider of virtual recruitment environments for veterans, has formed a strategic partnership with DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers. The alliance will introduce DirectEmployers Association's network of global employers to Milicruit's virtual recruitment environment for veterans and their spouses. “We look forward to raising awareness of
Kenexa Launches Performance Management Suite
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched its Kenexa 2x Perform, which offers integrated, enterprise-class performance management, succession and compensation planning tools to drive organizational alignment and ensure top performers are retained and engaged. Built on the Kenexa 2x platform, the new solution complements Kenexa's other integrated talent management
TheLadders Partners with StreetWise
TheLadders.com has partnered with career-focused not-for-profit organization StreetWise Partners to support the talent, innovation and economic growth of New York City. Utilizing its tailored approach to helping professionals find the next step in their careers, TheLadders is making a donation in cash and in-kind resources to StreetWise Partners. Employees at TheLadders have already begun volunteer
Avue Technologies Creates Federal Job Postings on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Avue Technologies Corporation has announced new features that enable Avue and federal government agencies to post jobs using popular social media and online networking sites. Avue's social media postings join the over 1,600 .edu and .org sites that Avue pushes federal government job information to today. The combined reach of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter means
Berkeley Frost Names Head of Americas
Having recently secured backing from Human Capital Resources PLC (HCR), boutique financial services search firm Berkeley Frost has further expanded its operations into U.S. markets with the appointment of Stefan Willms. Mr. Willms, who previously built and ran Kinsey Allen’s New York operations, joins Berkeley Frost as managing director and head of Americas. Jonathan Robin,
Odgers Berndtson Adds Partner in New York
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has named Lisa Tromba as a partner in its New York office to work with clients in its consumer and industrial practices. Ms. Tromba will focus on executive search and leadership assessment engagements for global consumer/retail and industrial manufacturing organizations spanning the Fortune 500, as well as private equity-backed and
Glasford International Names Partner Firm in Australia
Glasford International has added Australian-based Chandler Woods as a partner firm. Chandler Woods executive search is a management services practice committed to providing clients with the very best support for their human resource requirements. The firm is led by John Irwin and operates from offices in Sydney and Canberra. David Buchberger, chairman of Glasford International,
Lonergan Partners Places CFO at 3VR Inc.
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Charlie Ryan as chief financial officer at 3VR, Inc. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Prior to joining 3VR, Mr. Ryan held executive positions with HP, VeriSign and SenSage. “The brief was to identify and recruit a CFO who could bring complementary skills, think strategically, and offer
HRsmart Opens Office in the Philippines
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has expanded its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of a new office based in Cebu City, Philippines. HRsmart's Philippines office was established to expand HRsmart's software factory in the region, as well as to prepare the infrastructure needed to support HRsmart's expanding operations there. HRsmart's Philippine office
Preston | Reffett Completes Search for Giant Landover Division of AHold USA
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Anthony Hucker as division president for the Giant Landover Division of Ahold USA. Mr. Hucker was recruited from Walmart, where he most recently served as corporate vice president, head of Walmart Express Division. Gary Preston, managing partner of Preston | Reffett's Philadelphia office led the engagement
Halogen Software Expands Into the U.K.
Halogen Software has opened a U.K. office to meet increased global demand for its talent management solution. The expansion of its global operations with a London office will allow Halogen to more easily market and sell its talent management solutions internationally. “Today's leaders understand that the only sustainable competitive advantage an organisation has is its
ADP Acquires Asparity Decision Solutions
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has acquired Asparity Decision Solutions, a privately-held supplier of patented employee benefits decision support tools. Asparity's service offerings engage employees as health care consumers while providing employers with analytics to help them design more effective benefit strategies. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Korn Ferry Names Country Manager for Indonesia
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Charles Yong as country manager for Indonesia and office managing director of its Jakarta office. Mr. Yong is a member of the firm’s global industrial market and has over a decade of executive search experience, specializing in senior-level assignments in the basic materials and resources sector, as well as in supply
SilkRoad Technology Add SVP of Global Services
SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions, has added Roland Berthelot as senior vice president of global services. With more than 10 years of experience in cloud computing, consulting and sales, Mr. Berthelot joins SilkRoad with expertise in transforming business operations through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model for major Fortune 500 companies.
Options Group Hires Recruiters in London and New York
Global recruiting firm Options Group has appointed Beverley Thomson and Matt Hull as directors in London and George Raftis as vice president in New York. Ms. Thomson is focused on EMEA asset management recruitment. Prior to Options Group, she was a senior consultant at Kinsey Allen International where she helped build out the firm’s asset
Expion Search & Selection Adds Recruitment Manager
Executive search firm Expion Search & Selection has added Steve Mckiernan as recruitment manager for its engineering division. Mr. Mckiernan has 17 years experience in the recruitment sector, focusing on professional and managerial roles at junior, middle and senior manager levels. He was previously a divisional manager with Edwards & Pearce. Prior to that, he
Human Capital Institute Elects New CEO
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has elected Carl Rhodes Ph.D. as its chief executive officer. Mr. Rhodes has served as HCI's COO since 2009, and brings over 20 years of academic, business and executive experience. He has previously served as CEO of Kairos Networks, in multiple leadership roles at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), and
