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PierceGray Leading Head of Sales Search for Innovapptive
PierceGray was recently tapped by Innovapptive to lead in its search for a new head of sales. In support of Innovapptive’s growth plans, the organization seeks to hire a head of sales to take over its commercial organization. This shift from co-founder and CEO Sundeep Ravande will provide the focus and leadership to scale the
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Executive Director for Ploughshares
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has placed Samara Dun as the new executive director of Ploughshares. “Samara’s journey began as a young activist in the nuclear freeze movement, which inspired her lifelong commitment to peace and collaboration,” Ploughshares said in a LinkedIn post. “Longtime friends of Ploughshares may remember Samara from her tenure as director of
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
The Futurist Role That Chief Talent Officers Are Suddenly Taking On
As talent becomes increasingly recognized as the crucial lever in the broader success and value of a company, the significance of the chief talent officer role has grown exponentially. Chief executives and boards now concede the influence that talent plays in executing broad business objectives. And, according to a new report from Leathwaite, with this shift
JDG Associates to Lead CEO Search for AOCS
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been selected by AOCS to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. AOCS is a global scientific society open to all individuals, corporations, and related organizations who are interested in oils, fats, surfactants, detergents, and related materials. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been
Employee Confidence Declines for Third Straight Month
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index fell for the third consecutive month, declining 6.8 points to 41.0 in August. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, revealed waning confidence among workers, specifically in regard to the strength of the economy and the future of their
Ultimate Software Opens West Coast Office
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has opened a new office in Santa Ana, CA. The new office accommodates more than 100 Ultimate Software personnel, consisting primarily of customer support, payment services, and consulting services staff as well as several of the company's executive leadership team. “Expanding
North America Leads the Way in Employee Performance Management Globally
Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, has released the results of its Performance Management Assessment Tool, which reveals companies in North America as overall global leaders in employee performance management. Based on assessments by 500 business and HR executives in 44 countries worldwide, the results highlight the contrasts between North America, Europe
Russell Reynolds Associates Adds to Consumer Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has appointed Bevin Andrews as executive director in its consumer sector. Ms. Andrews will maintain a focus on global retail, consumer products, apparel, footwear and accessories. She will be based in Boston. "Given Bevin's cross functional expertise within the consumer sector, we are confident she will
Professional Diversity Network Launches Recruiting Tool
Professional Diversity Network (PDN), a career and jobs destination for diverse professionals, has launched ERICA, Employment Recruitment Intelligence Compliance Assistance, a new technology based service designed to streamline compliance with the diversity recruitment requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Launching in September ERICA will be incorporated into each of PDN's online
Day & Associates Completes Search for Ventus Medical
Day & Associates has assisted in the search process to select Michael Lopez as the new vice president of operations for Ventus Medical. Ventus Medical is a private medical device company that is dedicated to changing the lives of people with sleep-disordered breathing. For more than 10 years, Day & Associates, with headquarters in San
SourceRight Solutions Adds HR Veteran
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has announced that Kelly Cartwright has joined the company as vice president of corporate development. In this newly created position, Ms. Cartwright assumes responsibility for driving SourceRight's product and solutions strategy and expansion; directing all marketing initiatives, including marketing communications and public relations; and evolving the
Hochsmann Company Appoints New Partner
Höchsmann & Company has added Christian Schock as a new partner representing the firm in the Benelux region. Mr. Schock will be part of the firm’s consulting practice and specialize in print media, financial services & new technologies. He previously was with Valora Luxembourg in Switzerland and formerly was an executive search consultant and office
Cogence Search Adds Senior Legal Consultant
Legal recruiter Cogence Search has named Peter Rouse as a senior legal consultant. Mr. Rouse will head the firm’s IP/IT, TMT, media, data protection & privacy and sport sectors. His career has revolved around the protection of intellectual property rights internationally starting with Lovells in the U.K.; then Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong and
DavenportMajor Retained by Viacyte for CEO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by ViaCyte, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Previous CEO John West recently resigned for personal reasons. ViaCyte, Inc. is a stem cell engineering company dedicated to creating and commercializing cell therapies to treat diabetes. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes
Adecco Staffing U.S. Launches iPad App, Workolutions
Adecco Staffing U.S. has launched its iPad application, “Workolutions,” which is now available for free on iTunes. Workolutions, which allows employers and human resources professionals access to a wide range of valuable information, delivers Adecco's extensive library of white papers, best practice articles, Workplace Economy — Adecco's proprietary website for job market and economic data—analysis,
Sheffield Haworth Expands Wealth & Asset Management in Boston
London-based Sheffield Haworth has appointed Kevin McKeon as a director in wealth & asset management in Boston. Mr. McKeonpreviously held the position vice president of investment services and head of recruiting at Pyramis Global Advisors, a unit of Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was associate director at Heidrick & Struggles.
Bench International Opens Offices in Switzerland
Global executive search firm Bench International has opened new offices in Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland. The offices are placed to serve Switzerland's main linguistic regions. They will be closely aligned with Bench's European headquarters in London to serve life sciences clients operating throughout the continent. Tobias Ernberg has been hired to head the Swiss offices
Korn Ferry Leads CEO Search for Cedar Fair
Korn/Ferry International has been selected by Cedar Fair to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The national search will focus on candidates with significant executive management experience, ideally possessing a strong marketing background to complement the board's collective skill set. Cedar Fair, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the largest
MyStaffingPro Launches Facebook Application
myStaffingPro, a SaaS applicant tracking system, has released a new Facebook application that allows candidates to apply for positions from the company's Facebook page. The application includes adding a jobs tab to the company's Facebook page. From the jobs tab, candidates can search for job openings by the same criteria as their website as well
Adicio Launches Online Classifieds Sites
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched a variety of new online classifieds sites for clients on its careers, real estate and motors platforms. Several of the sites are utilizing the Professional Edition, Adicio’s newest entry-level product line based on its classified platforms. Recently launched Adicio Careers
Greenwich Harbor Partners Completes Search for DirecTV
Greenwich Harbor Partners has placed Michael Stefanski as vice president of advertising for DIRECTV. Mr. Stefanski had been assistant vice president global brand and marketing for MetLife and previously was senior account director at BBDO. Carrie Pryor, managing partner of Greenwich Harbor Partners, led the search. Greenwich Harbor Partners is a boutique specializing in senior
Dowd Retained by Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been retained by the Scripps Network Interactive to lead a nationwide search for a new senior vice president and chief financial officer for its international division. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV,
VACO Adds Recruiting Manager
VACO Los Angeles LLC (VACO), a consulting and executive search firm specializing in accounting and finance, has added Sean Pennel as recruiting manager. Mr. Pennel joins VACO with more than ten years of industry experience both in executive search and in-house recruiting. He will specialize in recruitment of direct hire financial professionals and report to
Sanford Rose Associates and the Devine Group Form Strategic Alliance
SRA International, Inc., the franchisor of the global Sanford Rose Associates network of executive search offices, has entered into a new strategic relationship with The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services. Through this strategic partnership Sanford Rose Associates offices will be able to utilize, and offer their clients, the human resources tools
HumanConcepts Hires Human Capital Executive
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has named Rana Hobbs as director of customer success. Ms. Hobbs' extensive customer relationship background includes more than 15 years of experience with prominent human capital management (HCM) solution providers, including SuccessFactors, Infohrm and IDC. "We expect our customer success team to be instrumental in introducing existing
CDI Corp. Names New CFO
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has named Robert M. Larney as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Larney, replaces Mark Kerschner who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Kerschner joined CDI in 2005 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Bob has significant experience managing global financial
Dowd Retained By Scripps Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by the Scripps Network Interactive to lead a nationwide search for a new senior vice president of corporate development. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY
AESC Names Three New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has named BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, Fitco Consulting and UHUNT as member firms. Luxembourg-based executive search firm BD Associates – Partners to Leaders, founded by Bernhard Dedenbach in 2010, serves the banking and insurance industries as well as conducting senior executive and board searches for the
IIC Partners Adds Korean-Based Firm You & Partners
IIC Partners has added Korean-based You & Partners as its newest member firm. You & Partners was established in 2003 by CEO Susie Yoo and operates across many of the practice group sectors in which IIC Partners specializes – consumer & retail, energy, financial services, industrial, life sciences and technology. “We are very pleased about
Cook Lands Chief Marketing Officer for Extraprise Group
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Joseph Cordo as chief marketing officer of Extraprise Group. The search was led by John Barrett, managing director. MRr. Cordo joins Extraprise from Verafin, Inc., where he served most recently as vice president of marketing. Extraprise Group is a provider of customer intelligence and multi-channel marketing services to
Saba Partners with BT Global Services
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has formed a global partnership with BT Global Services, a division of BT Group, which will enable BT Global Services to provide a fully-managed people management solution as part of BT Learning Solutions. This offering will include Saba’s learning management, talent management, online collaboration and enterprise
CTPartners to Acquire its Latin American Licensee
CTPartners has signed a letter of intent to acquire CTPartners Latin America Inc., its independently-owned licensee that has been operating as CTPartners in Latin America for the past five years. Seventeen partners currently operate from offices in Bogota, Caracas, Lima, Mexico City, Panama, Santiago and Sao Paulo. Brian Sullivan, CTPartners CEO, said: "The formal integration
J. Robert Scott Strengthens Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed Douglas Mann as managing director of its financial services practice in its New York office. Mr. Mann will focus on the insurance sector within the practice. He previously served as a partner with The Caldwell Partners and prior to that was with Ferguson Partners. J. Robert Scott
Harvey Nash Expands Public Sector Executive Search Practice
Harvey Nash Group has added two local government executive search professionals, Yvonne Skingle and Jan O’Brien, to strengthen the firm’s U.K. public sector executive search practice. Ms. Skingle joins Harvey Nash Executive Search as a director in the government and public services team. She previously served as managing consultant, executive search and selection, at Tribal
