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SearchWide Global Recruits CEO for Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia M. Quinn as president and CEO of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (FLVC). She will succeed Valerie Knoblauch, who is retiring after 40 years of leadership and service to the region. Nicole Newman, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Alicia
PierceGray Tapped by Epika Fleet Services for Senior Search
PierceGray was recently retained by Epika Fleet Services to lead in its search for its first head of organic growth. This executive will have accountability for building and executing upon the organization’s organic growth plan. The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience in a distributed field services environment of similar scale and complexity as well as
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.
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
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?
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
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
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
Startup Leaders Upbeat, Poised for Growth After Turbulent Stretch
According to a just-released Business Leaders Outlook report from JP Morgan Chase, innovation economy leaders are still grappling with the fallout from three years of economic turbulence. But three in four leaders at early-stage startups, venture-backed and high growth companies are confident about their company’s performance heading into 2024. U.S. startup leaders, according to the report, differ
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Hyderabad
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened its third office in India in Hyderabad and has appointed Aruna Sharma as head of South India. In her new role. Ms. Sharma will be managing the South India region and leading the technology practice in India. “In order to provide our clients in India with tailor-made
Springer Launches Network of Job Sites
Springer has launched a network of job sites designed to attract and showcase the audience that uses Springer tools which are some of the industry's most trafficked sites for research. With over 16 million unique visitors per month across a wide range of highly specialized scientific disciplines and medical specialities, Springer’s sites attract the candidates
JDG Associates Completes Search for Healthcare Distribution Management Association
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed John Parker as the new vice president, communications at the Healthcare Distribution Management Association. Mr. Parker’s most recent experience was senior director of external affairs at UnitedHealth Group, and prior to that, he was the managing director of external affairs at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
SimplyHired Grows Executive Team
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has added four executives to its executive team with the appointments of four senior executives spanning engineering, marketing, small business and talent management. Suresh Duddi will oversee engineering, operations and IT at SimplyHired.com as the company’s new vice president, engineering. With more than 20
Inside Edge Legal Names Managing Director
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Chad Marlow as a managing director in Southern California based in the Los Angeles office. “We are pleased to be establishing a presence in Southern California as demand for IEL’s unique service offering – substantive project
Stevenson Group Recruits CEO for SAIC Frederick
Executive search firm The Stevenson Group has placed David Heimbrook, PhD as chief executive officer at SAIC-Frederick, Inc. Prior to joining SAIC-Frederick, Dr. Heimbrook served as global head of discovery for the oncology discovery and translational area at Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. SAIC-Frederick is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and operates exclusively
Ceridian Acquires Versult Group
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has acquired the Versult Group, Inc. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Versult is a leading workforce management consulting firm. With a combined 70 years of successful hands-on project experience in the WFM arena, Versult was a natural
The Judge Group Opens Houston Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has opened a new office in the Houston market. Steve Marzuke has been appointed as director. Mr. Marzuke’s expertise lies in strategic business development and full lifecycle recruiting, most notably in the information technology industry. He has worked in the recruiting and staffing field for over 13 years
Hay Group Launches Next Generation HR Solution
Hay Group, the global management consultancy, has launched Hay Group Spectrum, a solution designed to meet the needs of today’s organizations for efficient and measurable human resource management. Hay Group Spectrum is an evolution of the company’s pioneering Job Evaluation service, which has helped thousands of organizations to analyze, understand and measure the work that
EMA Partners Opens New Offices in Belgium and Norway
EMA Partners International has added two new offices in Brussels and Oslo. EMA Partners Belgium, headquartered in Brussels, has been serving international corporate clients since 2002 through a combination of executive search and cultural & leadership assessments. The firm advises clients on recruiting and retaining executives and high potentials both nationally and internationally. Founding partners
Korn Ferry Expands Leadership and Talent Consulting Practice
Korn/Ferry International has hired Susan Brodecky as a senior partner for its leadership and talent consulting. She will be based in the firm's Los Angeles and Irvine, California offices. Ms. Brodecky has 20 years experience helping senior executives in large global companies to implement strategic and organizational change. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, she was senior
Daya Dimensi Indonesia Joins SuccessFactors Partner Program
SuccessFactors, Inc. has announced that Daya Dimensi Indonesia has joined SuccessFactors’ partner program as a SuccessSales partner in Indonesia. The partnership will help Indonesian organizations drive improved business execution and represents one of the largest human capital management partnerships in Indonesia. Under the terms of the agreement, Daya Dimensi Indonesia will resell the SuccessFactors Business
JobServe Grows Staff
Employment website JobServe has named Phil Simpson as chief sales officer JobServe USA and Richard Padgett as vice president of sales for JobServe.us, a national provider of online job posting services. Mr. Simpson's mandate is to expand the JobServe USA network of brands that include JobServe.us, ComputerWork.com, ComputerJobs.com and CareerBoard.com and to grow each of
SFN Group Employee Confidence Index Increases in May
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index increased 0.5 points to 53.9 in May. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, shows that more workers are confident in the strength of the economy and in their ability to find a new job. Moreover, two in five
ManpowerGroup Acquires Xi’an Fesco in China
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has acquired Xi’an Fesco, an HR provider in Shaanxi Province with over 10,000 employees. By acquiring Xi’an Fesco, ManpowerGroup becomes a dominant workforce solutions leader along China’s manufacturing frontier, west of traditional coastal cities. ManpowerGroup is implementing a massive strategy for developing and aligning China’s manufacturing workforce as the
Coleman Lew Announces New Leadership
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has announced two new additions to its top management team. Kenneth D. Carrick will be the new president of the firm, and Charles E. Lew will serve as the new chairman. Both executives previously served as the firm's partner-managing directors. Coleman Lew & Associates, founded in 1979 and
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead Search for El Camino Hospital
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by El Camino Hospital to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. El Camino Hospital is located in Mountain View, CA. With 39 offices and more than 300 executive search professionals, Russell Reynolds Associates provides executive search services to a
JobFox Makes Advancements in Career Networking Tool
Career site Jobfox has the release new features that further enhance its career networking platform. The addition of an automated skills-matching “Network Builder” plus LinkedIn and Facebook integration to the company’s candidate referral tools will help recruiters more easily find talent in the market and increase job seekers’ chances of landing jobs. “Our networking tools
Monster Employment Index Continues to Maintain Positive Annual Growth in May
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded annual growth rate of seven percent in May, marking the 16th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Springtime recruitment remains strong in April-May timeframe despite one percent
The FiveTen Group Names Division Head in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has named Sharron Marsh to head its new internal resourcing division across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ms. Marsh began her recruitment career at Hays in 1996, before she moved into internal recruitment with Martin Ward Anderson in 2004. In 2010, she joined Square One where she worked
Wilton & Bain Names Former Heidrick CEO as Chairman
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named Piers Marmion as its chairman. Mr. Marmion previous served as CEO of Heidrick & Struggles Inc, managing partner of Whitehead Mann and managing partner EMEA at Spencer Stuart. "Wilton & Bain is one of the search industry's best kept secrets. It has a mastery of its sectors,
McCrackern & Partners Retained by CICBV
McCracken & Partners Executive Search Inc. has been selected by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive. “We are delighted to be assisting the CICBV in securing Jeannine's successor,” said Diane Armstrong of McCracken & Partners. “The CICBV has both a rich
Russam GMS Assigns Executive to Grow Entrepreneur Practice
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has hired Alan Horn to play a key role in the development of the company's entrepreneur practice. Mr. Horn is the former CEO of The Interim Management Group (consisting of Albemarle, Walker-Cox and Armadillo in the UK and Management Angels in Germany). His extensive CEO level experience
Saba Names New COO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as chief operating officer. In this position, Mr. Farshchi will lead Saba’s efforts to further innovate Saba People Cloud into a global, cloud operation and capitalize on Saba’s next phase of growth and next generation cloud solutions coming in the Fall. Mr.
Diversified Search and Hodge Partners Join Forces
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has announced that Hodge Partners has become part of Diversified Search. Hodge Partners, a search firm specializing in senior executive and board level searches, is based in San Francisco and also has a presence in Atlanta. “Our firms are mirror images of each other in terms of mission, values, culture, and
Korn Ferry Adds to Toronto Office
Korn/Ferry International has named Marc Létourneau as its new senior client partner in the firm's Toronto office. Mr. Létourneau will lead the firm's efforts in the investment banking and capital markets sectors. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a
Online Labor Demand Rises in May
Online advertised vacancies were up 148,800 in May to 4,471,200 according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The May increase follows a decline of 124,000 in April and a gain of 198,000 in March. “Overall, the trend in online advertised vacancies has been positive this year,” said June Shelp, vice president at The
Parker Executive Search Retained by UI
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by The University of Illinois (UI) to begin a search for a new athletic director. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Paychex Hires SVP Sales
Paychex, Inc. has appointed Rebecca F. Bernson as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Bernson is a senior executive with more than 30 years experience leading Fortune 500 sales organizations, specializing in business process outsourcing. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Records 10 Percent Loss in U.S. Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, continued to slide for the third month in a row, with a loss of 2.1 points in July. “We are not seeing an improvement in hiring during the summer months, which is typical for this time of year,” said Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. “Although summertime
Tatum Adds to Seattle Office
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Stephen Cordial and Jim Rensberger to its Seattle office. Mr. Cordial previously founded Steve Cordial Consulting, which provided services to venture/private equity backed and public companies. Mr. Rensberger was formerly CFO for Pacific Mat, LLC and T&A Supply Company, Inc. “Steve Cordial has an outstanding history in key
