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The Dark Side of Leadership
When the dark side of leadership emerges, organizational catastrophe is just a step away. Financial news proves this year after year, according to a recent report from Hogan Assessments. For instance, former CEO Adam Neumann contributed to devaluing the commercial real estate company WeWork by approximately $37 billion in mere months. “Now, we all know that
DHR Global Recruits Chief Marketing and Brand Officer for the Atlantic Coast Conference
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has recruited Marques E. Zak as the first chief marketing and brand officer of the Atlantic Coast Conference. This marks a significant step in the conference’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its brand and expand fan engagement. “Marques is a proven marketing innovator whose leadership has consistently brought brands closer to their audiences in
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.
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
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?
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
A Guide to Serving on a Search Committee
Search committees harness a range of perspectives to determine or advise on who will be placed in critical leadership roles. In offering their time, wisdom, and points of view during periods of change and transition, members of a search committee work together not only to fill a position but to build a bridge from one
Hobbs & Towne Opens in Menlo Park
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has opened a new office in Menlo Park, CA, to further strengthen its presence in the Bay Area. "The challenges in the Cleantech space are similar to those we experienced during the tech bubble," said Dan Cremins,
Ortus Adds Former Digby Morgan Executive
HR recruitment consultancy Ortus has added Sonya Robinson as a senior consultant on its sales team where she will focus on senior HR recruitment. Ms. Robinson previously worked for Digby Morgan, Portfolio Payroll and Hays developing in-depth knowledge of the HR recruitment space. Ortus director Stephen Menko said: “Hiring Sonya represents another great step towards
Mohegan Sun Selects Enwisen Knowledgebase HR Solution
Lawson Software has announced that Mohegan Sun has signed a contract to implement Enwisen Knowledgebase, a web-based portal that helps unify HR and self-service solutions into one user interface with single sign-on capability. It will provide Mohegan Sun employees with 24/7 'HR anywhere' service to employees, which will help the company reduce administrative costs associated
R&l Associates Completes Search For The New Millennium Group
R&L Associates has placed Gary Schaeffer as managing director with The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Based in New York, Mr. Schaeffer focuses on the equities market. She is a former VP of International Trading and was previously with Global Sage. R&L Associates, founded in 1994, focuses on placing
Horton International to Grow Presence in India
Horton International has entered India with plans to rapidly scale up operations in the region by opening four more local offices in the next two years in addition to its head office in Mumbai. Horton made a soft re-entry into the country in 2009 associating with Zodiaac Executive Search, a local search firm owned by
CTPartners Names Vice Chairman and Global Head of Insurance Practice
CTPartners has added Laurie O'Shea as vice chairman and global head of its insurance recruiting practice. Ms. O'Shea will oversee the activities of global professionals dedicated to serving the insurance industry at large. She will also be a member of the board & CEO practice and the firm’s financial services practice. Ms. O’Shea has spent
Antal International Opens New Nordics Office
Antal Internationalhas opened a new Nordics office bringing its total office network to 103 locations in 33 countries. The new Copenhagen-based team will cover Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland and will be headed up by Bjorn Andersen, who brings with him six years’ recruitment experience in the region. The office will cover roles in a
Sanford Rose Finds New CEO for Its Nexus Dx
Sanford Rose Associates’ San Diego office has placed John Sperzel as CEO of ITC Nexus Dx, a global provider of Point-of-Care testing systems and advanced diagnostic solutions. Mr. Sperzel joins ITC Nexus Dx after serving most recently as president of Axis-Shield Inc. Robin Toft, president and CEO of Sanford Rose Associates – San Diego, said:
Saville Consulting Forms Multi-Year Deal with ATA Inc.
Saville Consulting, a global human resources assessment firm, has formed a long-term international partnership with ATA Inc. In a multi-million pound deal, the company has forged a major alliance with ATA, a China-based provider of computer-based testing and assessment services. ATA operates over 2,000 secure testing centers throughout China and has delivered more than 33
Bersin & Associates Adds New Analysts
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has strengthened its analyst team with two prominent experts focused on HR learning and talent management topics. Dr. Katherine Jones, a veteran in enterprise workforce and talent management applications, joins the firm as principal analyst and director of human capital
Russell Reynolds Associates Retained by the ICP
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by The International Center of Photography (ICP) to begin an international search for a new director. Willis E. Hartshorn, the current director of the ICP, will continue in his role until a successor is appointed. The ICP is a museum and school dedicated
SearchPath Records Profits
SearchPath HCS, Inc. has announced that after five consecutive years of losses, the company has turned a profit for fiscal year 2011. Revenues were just below 2010 levels at $853,720, but royalty revenues were up eight percent year over year. In addition, corporate placement fees showed an 89 percent year over year growth reflecting the
HireVue Introduces New Digital Interview Platform
Video interviewing provider HireVue has introduced its proprietary digital interview platform HireVue On Demand Interviews, designed to help organizations interview faster, cheaper and more efficient while improving consistency, transparency and regulatory compliance. “Organizations waste billions of dollars in unnecessary time, travel and hassle by sifting through resumes, screening and interviewing candidates who ultimately don't get
SmartRecruiters Creates Facebook Application
SmartRecruiters has debuted its new Facebook application, giving companies the ability to add a careers section to their company Facebook page. With the SmartRecruiters Careers app, hiring organizations can automatically keep their job openings and postings updated on Facebook. The Facebook app includes SmartRecruiters' free recruiting software, with each interested Facebook candidate instantly entered into
Reilly Partners Adds Managing Directors
Executive search firm Reilly Partners has added Daniel R. Scales and Steven W. Schroeder as senior managing directors. Mr. Scales brings to Reilly Partners the combined experience of working at large branded CPG manufacturers and privately-held organizations for the food service and retail industries. Mr. Schroeder is a senior international management executive with over 20
Boyden Grows New York Office
Boyden has named Meg Bradt as a managing director in its New York office. Ms. Bradt is a veteran search consultant specializing in recruitment of chief financial officers and corporate finance professionals. She has provided executive search services to clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to private equity portfolio concerns and professional service firms with
Cook Associates Fills Positions for BuyWithMe
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Charlie Gray as chief people officer and Gerry McGoldrick as chief marketing officer at BuyWithMe, Inc. The searches were co-led by John Barrett and Jeff Leopold. BuyWithMe, Inc. is one of the country’s leading group buying and social commerce companies. Founded in 1961, Cook Associates is a retained
M5 Networks Partners with Sendouts
M5 Networks, a provider of managed, business phone solutions, and Sendouts, a single source provider of online recruiting software, have jointly announced the integration of M5's Connect CTI (Computer Telephony API) with Sendouts. M5 Connect by Sendouts seamlessly joins recruiting software and the business phone for the best possible information management and efficiency. “Adoption of
Acumin Launches US Recruitment Services
Acumin Consulting, a U.K. recruitment services specialist to the information security and risk management markets, has launched its services to the U.S. market. The expansion comes as a result of demand from U.S.-based vendors that Acumin has previously serviced within Europe and Acumin's desire to build a global information security recruitment practice. Recruitment professionals Bill
Pedersen & Partners Names Country Manager in Estonia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Evald Pärni as country manager for Estonia. In his new role, Mr. Pärni will be responsible for managing relationships with clients and managers and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in Estonia, and across Baltics and CEE. He brings almost 20 years of experience in the retail
Polachi Adds New Partner
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has appointed Paul Moran as a partner. Mr. Moran, who will be based in the Framingham, Massachusetts office, specializes in executive level assignments in the high-technology industry. He has successfully completed numerous searches in sales, marketing,
Cheyenne Group Completes Search for National Geographic
Executive search firm The Cheyenne Group has placed Adam Sutherland as senior vice president, corporate strategy & development at National Geographic. Mr. Sutherland comes to National Geographic from National Public Radio (NPR) where he was vice president, strategy & business development. With offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, The Cheyenne Group’s searches range
Kronos Announces Version 9 of Its Hiring Solution
Kronos Incorporated has announced availability of the latest version of its selection and hiring solution. Workforce Talent Acquisition 9.0 introduces a new look, improved reporting capabilities, self-service configuration tools, new recruiting features, and simplified assessment technology. Nick Ordon, vice president and general manager, hiring solutions, said: “Kronos is committed to being an innovator in the
Chadick Ellig to Launch New Digital Media Practice
New York City-based Chadick Ellig has added media expert David Mathison as a managing director to launch the firm's new digital media practice. Mr. Mathison will leverage his 25+ years of experience as a high-tech entrepreneur and digital pioneer to build and support the new practice. In 1999, he founded the Kinecta Corporation where as
Glasford International Names Director, Finance & Legal
Glasford International has named Miguel Swaen as director, finance & legal. Mr. Swaen established Glasford International Netherlands over 14 years ago. Prior to joining the executive search industry, he started his career at IBM and held sales management and executive appointments with technology leaders such as Tandem and Hewlett Packard (formerly Synstar Computer Services). David
DHR Places CEO at Life Link
DHR International has placed Edward Eroe as president and chief executive officer of Life Link III. The search was completed by Ron Woessner, managing director of Minneapolis, and Robin Singleton, national healthcare practice leader, with assistance from Cathy Gidcumb, senior associate. Mr. Eroe’s experience includes over 12 years of air critical care leadership, most recently
Heidrick & Sruggles to Host Diversity Roundtable
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that it will host its second annual Insurance Diversity Roundtable featuring Stedman Graham as keynote speaker. This year's theme is rebranding, recruiting, & retention and will be held at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago's Willis Tower. The event, co-sponsored by the Allstate Corporation and Marsh
Saba Posts 13 Percent Revenue Gain
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $30.6 million for the first quarter fiscal year 2012, up 13 percent from $27.2 million in the same quarter last year. GAAP loss per share was $0.20 during the quarter compared to a loss per share of $0.06 a year ago. “We
Mercer Acquires Censeo
Mercer has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Censeo Corporation, a human resource consulting firm offering real-time online leadership assessment products and services to help organizations select, develop and retain talent. The acquisition builds upon Mercer's strength and capabilities in strategic talent management. The transaction is expected to close at end of
680 Partners Places CTO at Xtify
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Michael Bordash as chief technology officer of XTIFY Inc. Prior to joining Xtify, Mr. Bordash was vice president of software development at Experian where he directed all application development, architecture and software quality assurance for Experian CheetahMail. Xtify is a provider of mobile engagement technology for applications to help
The Devine Group Adds Human Capital Expert
The Devine Group, a provider of human resources consulting services, has named Jeffrey Williams as vice president of channel sales and alliances. Mr. Williams brings over 30 years of experience in the HR services industry involved with outsourced payroll processing and tax compliance services, background and employee qualification screening as well as executive leadership in
