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Slone Partners Appoints President and Partner, Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery Solutions
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named Kyle Kinzie as president and partner, hospitals & healthcare delivery solutions. “Kyle Kinzie is a remarkably dynamic and innovative strategic leader with a penchant for driving growth across key business verticals – from healthcare to talent management. I’m impressed with his track record and entrepreneurial mindset,” said Leslie Loveless, co-CEO and
DHR Global Appoints First Woman, Nonfamily Member as CEO
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has appointed Priya Taneja as CEO, effective September 1, 2025. She will succeed Geoff Hoffmann, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. This milestone marks a historic moment for the firm, as Ms. Taneja becomes the first nonfamily CEO in DHR’s 36-year history signaling a deliberate step forward
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Private Equity In Hot Pursuit Of Chief AI Officers With Strategic Vision
AI has been increasingly buzzy in the past year as companies try to understand the potential benefits it can bring – from ringing out more efficiency in the workplace and streamlining decision-making, to improving employee productivity monitoring. Now, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has just announced a policy to help government agencies harness its power and mitigate
The Buffkin Group to Lead Searches for the Washington Redskins and Lubbock Heart Hospital
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been selected by The Washington Redskins to lead a search for a new executive director of the Redskins Foundation. The firm was also retained by Lubbock Heart Hospital to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. The Buffkin Group is an executive search and consulting firm
American Staffing Association Adds EDI Specialists as Its Newest Member
EDI Specialists, Inc. has joined the American Staffing Association, a trade organization that represents the U.S. staffing industry. As a technology-focused staffing and implementation services firm, EDI Specialists specializes in the areas of electronic data interchange (EDI) consulting, enterprise application integration (EAI) consulting, Microsoft Technologies (SharePoint, .NET, Cloud Computer, Workflow, WCF, and BizTalk Consulting) as
Preston | Reffett Opens New Office in Nashville
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has established an office in Nashville, TN to center its health & life sciences practice. Kamilyn VanNoy will lead the practice and play a vital role in business development. Ms. VanNoy brings 15 years human resources and business development experience to this expansion office. “We recognized Nashville as
Witt/Kieffer Names Charles Wardell CEO
Charles W.B. Wardell, formerly chairman of emerging markets and senior advisor to Korn/Ferry International's CEO, has been appointed as president and CEO of Witt/Kieffer. Mr. Wardell's 15-year executive search career includes a decade at Korn/Ferry. His search practice included recruiting CEOs and board members, as well as serving healthcare, insurance and financial services clients. BusinessWeek
Bench International Acquires Rocket Careers
Global executive search firm Bench International has acquired Rocket Careers, Inc., a boutique life sciences executive recruiting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With the addition of Rocket Careers, Bench will be better positioned to fulfill clients' executive search needs in the Bay Area. “We made the strategic decision to acquire Rocket Careers
Heidrick & Struggles Assists Tecumseh Products Company in CEO Search
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has placed James J. Connor as president and chief executive officer of Tecumseh Products Company. Mr. Connor most recently served as the CFO for Tecumseh Products Company since January 2010. Tecumseh Products Company is a global manufacturer of compressors and related products. Heidrick & Struggles is a
Bert Davis Executive Search Grows Staff
Bert Davis Executive Search, Inc., an executive search firm servicing the publishing, information, and new media industries, has named Scott Lubeck as executive vice president. In this position he will be responsible for new business development in both established and emerging markets during a time of rapid change and digital transformation in these industries. Mr.
CTPartners Expands Shanghai Office
Executive recruiting firm CTPartners has added Alan Yuan to the firm as principal in its Shanghai office. A local consultant with 11 years’ search experience, Mr. Yuan has conducted numerous senior-level searches in the technology, media & telecoms and industrial sectors in Greater China and Asia. In addition, he leverages his deep knowledge in diversified
Gilbert Tweed Adds David Beed to Washington, D.C. Office
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has named David James Beed as managing director in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Beed will concentrate on the insurance industry and serve as the firm’s insurance practice head. Mr. Beed is the former partner and founding member of the JIRB Group, LLC, an executive recruiting firm based in
VMA Group Names Head of Healthcare Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has added Caroline Lynch to manage its healthcare practice. Ms. Lynch brings more than 20 years' public relations and communications experience from in-house and consultancy including Weber Shandwick, Munro & Forster, Ruder Finn and Nexus Communications. She will utilize her extensive network of contacts in the sector including pharmaceutical and
R. J. Watkins & Company Completes Search for San Diego Regional EDC
San Diego-based executive search firm R. J. Watkins & Company has placed Barry Broome as president and chief executive officer of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Broome was previously at the helm of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for more than six years. San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation is supported by
DHR Grows Minneapolis Office
DHR International has named Clare Cizek as executive vice president in the firm’s Minneapolis office where will focus her search work in the healthcare, life science, industrial, consumer, retail, and diversity practice areas. Ms. Cizek has been conducting executive search for 23 years at the CEO and senior executive level in a variety of functional
Kenexa Partners with GreenJobInterview.com
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with GreenJobInterview.com. GreenJobInterview.com provides the proprietary technology that enables interviewers and candidates to interact face-to-face in real time while minimizing costs, maximizing time and reducing environmental impact. Under the terms of the agreement, Kenexa has integrated GreenJobInterview's virtual video interview capabilities into
hrQ Adds Recruiter in Houston
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has added Cindi Armer to its Houston team. Ms. Armer, who has more than 10 years of business experience specializing in human resources and talent acquisition, will serve as managing consultant providing HR search services. “Cindi’s corporate and third-party talent
TRANSEARCH Grows Miami Office
TRANSEARCH International has added Alejandro Franco and Alexandre Pacchiele to its Miami office. Mr. Franco becomes the senior client partner for renewable energy industry. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH Latin America, he co-founded Omnigenus Energy, a consulting firm for renewable energy focusing in Latin America. Mr. Pacchiele specializes in supply chain, industry and services markets and
Major, Lindsey & Africa Completes Search for Petro Harvester Oil and Gas
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Kathleen McLaurin as senior vice president and general counsel of Petro Harvester Oil and Gas. The search was led by Pete Boerner, managing director in MLA’s Houston office. “Kathleen is the ideal person for this position,” said Mr. Boerner. “She is a seasoned lawyer with significant oil
Talent Management Provider Lumesse Selected by NEM B.V.
Lumesse, a global provider of integrated talent management solutions, has been chosen by NEM B.V. to implement a new Lumesse TalentLink (Talent Acquisition/e-recruitment) solution in the Netherlands. NEM is a globally leading company in the design and supply of steam generating equipment. Lumesse CEO, Matthew Parker, said: “With Lumesse TalentLink NEM will benefit from improved
eQuest and OptiJob Form Alliance
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, and OptiJob have formed a partnership where they will provide companies higher visibility in the social and mobile media space to better reach prospective candidates. The collection of participating social media sites includes Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Viadeo and XING, as well as other social media destinations.
The Buller Group Adds Former Futurestep Exec
The Buller Group, an international human capital services and recruiting firm, has added Tom Birmingham as vice president of strategic client solutions. Mr. Birmingham brings more than 30 years of human resources and consulting experience to Buller. He has worked with leading organizations including the SEC, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, The Coca-Cola Company, Volkswagen of America,
Coker Group Acquires Healthcare Search Firm Nagle & Associates
Coker Group has expanded its consulting services division with the acquisition of Nagle & Associates, a healthcare-focused executive search firm. Coker Group will draw on the acquired firm's expertise in executive search and organizational development. Nagle & Associates president, Chip Nagle, stated: “The values and culture of Coker Group are closely aligned with our own.
Russell Reynolds Associates Taps CEO for Provident New York Bancorp
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has recruited Jack Kopnisky to serve as the new president and chief executive officer of Provident New York Bancorp. Mr. Kopnisky will be replacing former CEO George Strayton. Provident Bank is the largest independent full-service community bank in the lower Hudson Valley. With 39 offices and
Spencer Stuart Names Chairman of Greater China
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has appointed Simon Fenton as the new chairman of its Greater China operations. Mr. Fenton was the former head of Spencer Stuart's business in Brazil, India and China. He has been relocated from Spencer Stuart's U.K. office to Hong Kong. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices
Workday Selected by Time Warner
Workday, Inc. has announced that Time Warner Inc. will use Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll to organize its employee data and payroll information. Workday's multi-tenant SaaS HCM solution will provide Time Warner with a single system to organize its employee data and payroll information. Dave Duffield, Workday co-CEO and chief customer advocate, said:
Boyden Global Executive Search Adds to Miami Office
Boyden has added Thomas Connelly as a managing director in its Miami office. Mr. Connelly will play a key role in developing Boyden's links to the firm's fast growing Latin American offices and he will serve as a conduit for the burgeoning economic relationship between the Miami area and the Asia Pacific region. "Tom brings
Cook Associates Places CFO at New MeatCo Provisions
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Daniel Koskovich as chief financial officer at New Meatco Provisions, LLC. The search was led by Colleen Hulce, managing director and head of the firm’s CFO and financial officers practice. New Meatco Provisions is a distributor of protein products to the Hispanic retail channel in Southern and Central
SourceRight Solutions Unveils Talent Communities Solution
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has unveiled a new Talent Communities solution, which is designed to attract talent through highly interactive, online social communities. Fully configurable and consistent with the customer's brand, Talent Communities provides companies with a private, web-based social network that is customized to meet the exclusive needs of
Express Hiring Trends Survey Sees Employer Confidence Increasing
Nearly half (42 percent) of company leaders have either recently implemented or plan to implement bringing in new staff (temporary or full-time) in the third quarter, according to a national hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals, a privately-held staffing companies. “We're seeing employers' confidence levels increase slightly,” said Robert A. Funk, CEO of
AVUE Technologies Creates New HR Software Solution
Avue Technologies has announced the launch of iAvue, a new human resources software solution that allows federal agencies complete management of job postings online. iAvue is now available for job postings at http://www.avuecentral.com. From iAvue, positions are posted to avuecentral.com and USAJobs, and users are able to electronically verify the posting, receive the job reference
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in London
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in the UK. Ulrik Rasmussen, partner in charge of Western Europe, will be leading the operations of the new office. “Establishing the presence in London is a logical step in our growth strategy as many of the clients that operate in the markets where
Rurak & Associates Completes Search for IWG
Rurak & Associates has recruited Edwin Flynn as the new president of International Wire Group’s Bare Wire & Cable Division. International Wire Group, Inc. headquartered in Camden, New York is the largest bare copper wire and copper wire products manufacturer in the United States with expanding operations in Europe. Based in Washington, D.C., and London,
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
