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Seizing The Shift – Bain’s Midyear Take On Private Equity
2025 opened with promise. The first quarter brought strong deal activity and favorable credit markets. But by April, new tariff announcements upended sentiment. The policy shock sent ripples through global markets, and deal momentum quickly faltered. According to Bain & Company’s Midyear Private Equity Report, “tariff turmoil has held back deals and exits while investors digest
The Christopher Group Recruits HR Leader for Adapt Community Network
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Louie Shapiro as the new senior vice president of HR for Adapt Community Network in New York City. Pam Noble led the assignment along with Carrie Longmire. “Louie Shapiro’s extensive experience in human capital management and passion for fostering inclusive,
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
M&A Dealmakers Intensify Focus On Founders’ Background Checks To Help Mitigate Risk
In the VC world, it seems that for every startup that fulfills its unicorn potential, there are countless others that flame out amid high-profile controversy. Often, those flameouts are accompanied by pointed media commentary asking how the signs — so obvious in hindsight — could have been missed. This has led to increased scrutiny by
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director
London-based Sheffield Haworth has named John Jaenisch as a managing director covering cash equities, derivatives and prime brokerage for the Americas. Mr. Jaenisch joins the firm from Corcoran Partners, the specialist equities and hedge fund search firm which he founded in 2001. Tim Sheffield, group CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome John to our
Harvey Nash USA Adds VP Northeast Sales
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has announced the appointment of Tom Roach as vice president of Northeast sales. Mr. Roach will be responsible for assisting the Northeast sales team in growing its customer base and expanding its service lines to existing customers. “We are
Sanford Rose Grows San Francisco Operations
Sanford Rose Associates – San Francisco, a specialized executive search firm focused on serving its clients in the life sciences arena, has named Eduard Alberts, Ph.D. as vice president and managing partner. Dr. Alberts has over 20 years of experience and success in the life sciences industry, both domestically and internationally, as well as across
Reed.co.uk Creates New Job Board
U.K. job board reed.co.uk has launched a new '£50k+' channel to match jobseekers to higher paying roles. The new job section features more than 8,500 permanent, contract and interim roles across 36 industry sectors, all paying a minimum of £50,000 a year. Martin Warnes, managing director of reed.co.uk, said: “With rising living costs and an
Online Labor Demand Down 99,700 in June
Online advertised vacancies were down 99,700 in June to 4,371,500 according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The June drop partially offsets the rise of 148,800 in May. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.11, indicating there were just over 3 unemployed for every online advertised vacancy in May, the
Taleo Releases Onboarding Solution
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has released a new and expanded Taleo OnBoard which will enable companies to quickly and easily onboard employees without the use of costly service engagements. This scalable solution easily adapts to changing requirements and engages new hires on their first day of work to speed productivity.
Warren Partners Joins Forces with Atticus Partnership
Executive search boutique Warren Partners has joined forces with London-based search consultancy Atticus Partnership. Atticus managing director Marcus Lorenzo joins Warren Partners, bringing eight years' experience of conducting U.K. and international executive search and talent management programs for FTSE 250, Fortune 500, Midcap and SME businesses. The move further complements Warren Partners' reach, and is
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CFO Search for OM Group
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by OM Group, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Kenneth Haber, the company's current CFO, has informed the company of his decision to retire in order to pursue personal interests. OM Group is a global solutions provider of
TheRightThing Creates New Recruiting Solution
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has launched RightThingRecruit, a comprehensive technology suite that manages candidates throughout the entire recruiting lifecycle. Built from the recruitment trainers and developers of AIRS sourcing technology, RightThingRecruit combines sourcing, recruiting, contact relationship management (CRM), applicant tracking, onboarding and reporting into one OFCCP-compliant platform. “Today, talent acquisition leaders
Halogen Software Partners with SmartPost
Halogen Software has partnered with SmartPost, a distribution channel for job postings, to integrate SmartPost’s sourcing network with Halogen eRecruitment. The partnership enables Halogen eRecruitment customers to automatically post job requisitions to thousands of job boards to streamline their sourcing and recruiting activities. Halogen eRecruitment is an applicant tracking system that integrates the recruiting process
TheLadders.com Launches Career Advancement Tool
Online job service TheLadders.com has introduced Signature, a six-month program that assists $100K+ professionals find the next step in their career. Selected participants who actively engage in all components of the Signature program are guaranteed a job offer or they receive their money back. The program combines personalized career coaching with TheLadders best practices for
IRC Adds Cleveland-Based Prout Group
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added The Prout Group as its new member firm. The Cleveland-based recruiter, with offices also in New York, has special expertise in financial services, industrial and manufacturing, and professional services. Through an affiliation with Avery James, the Group also provides an engineering and technology specialty. Patrick M. Prout,
Antal International Opens New Office in Rome
Antal International has opens a new office in Rome alongside its existing Milan operation. The new office will be headed up by Enzo Pizza, who is rejoining Antal after several years with the Xerox Corporation. “Although we’ve been working with clients in central and southern Italy for many years, the continuing recovery of the Italian
Pinton Forrest and Madden Completes Search for Vancity Credit Union
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden has placed Linda Morris as the new senior vice president of marketing and communications of Vancity Credit Union. Vancity Credit Union is based out of Vancouver. Founded in 1992, Pinton Forrest and Madden is a Canadian-based executive search that focuses on assignments for the private, public and not-for-profit
Execuzen Chooses Bond Vantage
Finance-focused executive search firm Execuzen has announced it will deploy Bond Vantage, the recently-launched executive search software for executive search companies, encompassing both global firms and boutique talent sourcing teams. Bond Vantage is the latest software innovation by Bond International Software, the global provider of recruitment and human capital management software and services. Execuzen specializes
SuccessFactors Launches Enhanced Business Execution Solutions for Small Businesses
SuccessFactors, Inc. has launched a new, bundled Business Execution (BizX) solution designed specifically for the needs of small businesses. The new enhanced Professional Edition offering gives small businesses tools optimized to their needs to help manage the entire employee life cycle, hire the best people, keep them on track, develop their skills, and proactively manage
B.E. Smith Adds Physician Advisor
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Ronald L. Hirsch, M.D., as physician advisor for the firm's case management consulting services. Dr. Hirsch is a nationally recognized expert in medical case management and an internal medicine specialist with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry. He will advise B. E. Smith
Amrop Knightsbridge to Lead CEO Search for the Law Society
Executive search firm Amrop Knightsbridge has been selected by The Law Society to assist in the recruitment of a new chief executive. Current CEO of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Malcolm Heins, has announced his intention to retire. The Law Society regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario in the public interest. The Law Society
Hays Launches Insurance Practice in Japan
Global recruitment company Hays plc has launched its insurance specialization in Japan, responding to rising local demand for insurance professionals. Hays Insurance recruits across general, commercial, life and workers compensation, and operates in the sales, actuarial, technical, compliance and administration fields. Christine Wright, managing director of Hays in Japan, said: “Tokyo's insurance sector has experienced
IQNavigator and Allegis Group Services Announce European Partnership
IQNavigator Inc. and Allegis Group Services (AGS) have formed a new partnership for AGS’s Managed Services Provider (MSP) customers in Europe. Through the alliance, Allegis and IQNavigator will offer European companies an integrated and complete solution that addresses all of their contingent workforce management needs. “IQNavigator renewed our US partnership with AGS in early 2010,
WorkPlacedDiversity.com Creates Job Search Network for Mobile Devices
WorkplaceDiversity.com, a job board for diversity talent, has launched its job search network for mobile devices, enabling its 225,000 candidates to search for jobs on the go. “With the increasing amount of people browsing the Internet on their phones rather than on their home or work computers, this was the next logical step in catering
CTPartners Grows CFO Practice
Executive recruiting firm CTPartners has added Kevin Ford as a partner in its CFO practice. Mr. Ford’s practice will also focus on industrial and consumer searches. He is based in Chicago. His expertise in the finance function complements his industry specialization in global manufacturing, allowing him to place senior executives in key roles based worldwide
Leaders Trust International Adds To Paris Office
Executive search firm Leaders Trust International has added Christophe Hinous in Paris as a consultant. Mr. Hinous was previously a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International. Leaders Trust focuses on searches with the following areas: banking, financial services & insurance, board directors, consumer, retail & luxury goods, industrial, manufacturing, energy & utilities, life sciences, and
Lonergan Partners Places HR Exec at InfoBlox
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Rebecca Guerra as vice president of human resources at Infoblox. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Ms. Guerra was most recently VP of HR at Extreme Networks. “It was a joy to recruit someone of Rebecca’s stature and experience to our long-term client Infoblox. Rebecca is a
Dice Names Managing Directors, Energy
Dice Holdings, Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, has named John Benson, managing director, energy, which includes Rigzone and WorldwideWorker. Mr. Benson has been with the company since the acquisition of eFinancialCareers in 2006. Mr. Benson founded the eFinancialCareers business in 2000 and oversaw its successful international expansion; today eFinancialCareers serves
Saba Releases Social Learning Tool
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the general availability of Saba Social Learning. Saba Social Learning helps employees, partners and customers better connect, collaborate and learn in a versatile and social environment, often referred to as 'informal learning.' In addition to the general availability, Saba is also providing a free,
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
