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TM² Executive Search Recruits Dean for Fort Valley State University
TM² Executive Search (TM²) has assisted in the recruitment of Vonda M. Easterling as dean of students at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). “I am truly pleased with TM² and the professional, prompt engagement during our dean of students search,” said Timothy L. Hatchett, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. “I would gladly
BrainWorks Appoints Vice Presidents
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Kelly Maslow as sales & marketing practice leader, and Bowen Knarr, interim accounting & finance practice leader, as vice presidents. “This strategic move reflects not only their individual achievements but also the significant influence they’ve had across the entire BrainWorks organization,” the search firm said. “The decision to elevate a
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 Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
A Look at How the New Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses Could Affect Recruiting Firms
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule that bans non-compete clauses for workers across all industries, with limited exceptions. The rule will prohibit most employee non-compete agreements with retroactive effect, except existing non-compete provisions. The rule also requires employers to notify workers, including former employees, that the non-compete clauses are no longer in
Hudson Highland Group Posts 27 Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $247.4 million, a rise of 26.9 percent from $195 million a year ago. The company posted net income of $4.2 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, in the
Employers Remain Positive About Hiring in 2011
Employers remain positive in their hiring expectations for the remainder of 2011 despite ongoing concerns over threats to economic growth, according to CareerBuilder’s 2011 Mid-Year Job Forecast. CareerBuilder's latest survey shows employers remain positive in their hiring expectations for the remainder of 2011 despite ongoing concerns over threats to economic growth. Nearly half of employers
Allen Austin Completes Search for Culinary Institute Lenotre
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has assisted in the appointment of Mark Stroeh as the new senior vice president for the Culinary Institute LeNotre. Culinary Institute LeNotre is a Culinary Arts College based in Houston, Texas. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations
Halogen Software to Assist Fairbanks Retain Talent
Fairbanks, the oldest independent alcohol and drug treatment center in America, has selected Halogen Software’s talent management suite to help reduce employee turnover and attract talent. Since rolling out Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare the organization has remained competitive with its talent, while reducing administrative overhead and easing the burden of demonstrating Joint Commission compliance. “The services
Korn Ferry Names Regional Leaders
Korn/Ferry International has strengthened its Asia Pacific business with the appointments of two new regional market leaders in Singapore. Peter Everaert, formerly the regional market leader for Korn/Ferry's global industrial market, EMEA, has relocated to Singapore from Europe to lead the market for Asia Pacific, while Alicia Yi has been appointed regional market leader, global
Caldwell Partners Posts 30 Percent Revenue Rise
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 third quarter revenues of $9.5 million, up 30 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 67 percent or $6.3 million of the third quarter total, increasing 53 percent year over year from $4.1 million. Net earnings after tax was
CareerBuilder Launches New Mobile Tool
CareerBuilder has launched a free iPhone application for employers, giving employers access to job candidates anywhere, at any time directly from their mobile device. The application, called CareerBuilder for Employers, is available for download at iTunes. “Being able to reach potential employees wherever you are provides a whole new level of speed, efficiency and convenience
Mortgage Search Acquisition Completes Searches for Caliber Funding
Executive recruiting firm Mortgage Search & Acquisition has placed Carolyn Poppe as SVP of operations, Jim Ferriter as SVP of Retail Production and Jason Lee as SVP of Capital Markets at Caliber Funding LLC. Ms. Poppe was previously COO of TMBG, Inc. Mr. Ferriter was previously a sales director at Surety Lender Services. Mr. Lee
Robert Walters Opens New Office in Vietnam
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has opened new office in Ho Chi Minh City, in response to an increasing demand for specialist and international recruitment services in Vietnam. Robert Walters Vietnam specializes in placing candidates on a permanent basis with a focus on the mid-senior end of the market across accounting &
Kenzer Group Grows Atlanta Office
Recruiting firm, Kenzer Group, LLC, has added Ormond Curl in Atlanta as managing director. Mr. Curl brings more than 20 years of senior level search experience at the president, COO, and CEO levels. He founded the Precedent Group in 1990 and built a proven reputation with a specialty in diversity search in the retail and
SpenglerFox to Utilize Saville Consulting and A&DC Services
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has acquired the rights to utilize the talent management tools Saville Consulting and A&DC. This move will leverage SpenglerFox’s consultancy expertise through the use of Saville and A&DC’s multi-dimensional assessment and development programs. “Not only will this agreement mean that our clients will benefit from SpenglerFox’s breath of experience and insight
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.
