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Jobplex Strengthens Midwest Healthcare Practice with Acquisition
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Healthcare Management Group and appointed Brooke Wedding as managing partner. This strategic partnership strengthens Jobplex’s healthcare services and solutions practice and expands its reach in the Midwest. Based in Columbus, OH, Ms. Wedding has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, leadership development, and talent
Powering Growth Through Precision Dealmaking
In an era defined by rapid consolidation and strategic reinvention, precision dealmaking has emerged as the driving force behind growth in the executive search industry. As firms navigate shifting market dynamics, many are turning to mergers, acquisitions, and private equity partnerships to expand capabilities, unlock liquidity, and gain competitive advantage. The most forward-thinking leaders are
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.
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
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?
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
How to Partner With an Executive Search Firm
In today’s dynamic talent market, aligning with the right executive search firm can be the difference between merely filling a position and truly transforming your leadership landscape. However, the efficacy of this partnership hinges not only on the capabilities of the search firm but also on the behaviors and actions of the clients themselves, according
Online Labor Demand Down 163,900 in August
Online advertised vacancies were down 163,900 in August to 3,990,600, according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The August drop follows a decline of 217,000 in July and a decrease of 100,000 in June. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.35, indicating there were just over three unemployed for every
Ceridan Hires Human Capital Management Expert
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has selected Jayson Saba as its new vice president of marketing strategy and industry analyst relations. His additional responsibilities will include leading Ceridian's InView Workforce Management marketing, customer advisory boards, and customer satisfaction measurement activities. Mr. Saba most recently served as
AESC Partners with Canaan Ridge
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has formed a partnership with Canaan Ridge. Beginning November, the AESC will introduce a webinar-based series of five interactive learning sessions, entitled The Essentials of Executive Search, for search consultants with less than two years experience in the industry. The weekly two-hour modules are a distillation of the
IMD International Adds Compass in Singapore
The IMD International Search Group has appointed Compass in Singapore as its Asia Pacific region partner. Compass has been providing executive search services to clients in Singapore for the past 12 years spanning sectors such as IT/telecom, consumer and industrial. “We are very proud to be a new partner of IMD as we view IMD
TalentMark Appoints Senior Search Consultant
Life science recruitment specialist Talentmark has appointed Amber Burns as a senior executive search consultant. Ms. Burns has spent the last six years handling international executive search assignments in clinical development and medical affairs throughout the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic and service sectors. She previoulsy served as a senior executive search consultant within the
Monster Employment Index U.S. Rises Eight Percent Year-Over-Year
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded annual growth rate of eight percent in August. All metro markets tracked by the Index exhibit positive annual growth. The commerce-related sectors, retail and wholesale trade
Correction: Korn Ferry Retained by Cedar Fair for Director Search
Last week HSZ Media reported that Korn/Ferry International had been selected by Cedar Fair to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Instead, the firm was retained to perform a search for a ninth board member.
Cook Associates Adds to Boston Office
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Cary Morrill to its Boston office as a vice president. Ms. Morrill will support Cook’s technology and digital media practices, and she will also leverage her existing client base for business development while helping Cook establish a life sciences practice through her connections and referenceable work. With more
Headlight International Grows Paris Office
Executive search firm Headlight International has announced the appointment of two new partners in the Paris office. Eduardo-Nicholas Dubar will focus on the retail sector and Gatien Job will specialize in the legal sector. Headlight International was originally founded in Sweden in 2000 has established an approach where the consultants handle only two parallel assignments
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
