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Russell Reynolds Associates Assists Shatterproof with CEO Search
After a rigorous, six-month national search led by global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, Pam Jenkins has been appointed as CEO of Shatterproof, a national non-profit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. She succeeds founder and CEO Gary Mendell, who launched Shatterproof in 2012 following the loss of his son to substance
Caldwell Recruits CEO for Radius Global Market Research
Raj Das and John Heilhecker of Toronto-headquartered Caldwell recently assisted in the recruitment of Rob Wengel as CEO of Radius Global Market Research in New York City. He succeeds managing director Chip Lister, who will remain on the Radius board of directors and continue to advise the company’s strategic initiatives. Mr. Wengel will lead the next chapter of
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
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?
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
Morgan McKinley Names Three Directors
Global recruiter Morgan McKinley has announced three key leadership appointments in its financial services division. Steve Leeson, formerly operations director – permanent recruitment, has been appointed to the newly created role of operations director – financial services new business. Hakan Enver, previously associate director – financial services permanent, has been promoted to operations director –
CDI Corp. Inks Multi-Year Deal with Lawrence Livermore National Security
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has announced that its CDI-Aerospace division has entered into a long term service agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC in support of the Lawrence Livermore National Lab National Ignition Facility (NIF). The service agreement has a term of five years. Financial terms of the deal were
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Seven Partners
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced that Deborah Ben-Canaan (San Diego), Catherine Butts (Atlanta), Carl Hopkins (Hong Kong), Jacquelyn Knight (New York), Jeff Liebster (New York), Jane Sullivan Roberts (Washington, D.C.) and Lee Udelsman (New York) have been named partners. The seven join MLA’s advisory board. “Partnership criteria are demanding,” said Simon Robinson,
OneWire Launches New Career and Talent Management Solution
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has launched its single-platform solution for candidates and companies. With this latest release, OneWire now offers enhancements that simplify the ease of use for candidates and provide companies with a wider pool of talent by driving more traffic to open opportunities. Candidates now have the ability
WorkStrategy and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
U.S.-based WorkStrategy, Inc., a provider of human resource management and technology services, has partnered with SilkRoad technology, a provider in talent management solutions. The partnership will make SilkRoad's RedCarpet onboarding and life events management solution more accessible to WorkStrategy's customers operating in an integrated ERP-based human capital management (HCM) environment. Specifically, it gives SilkRoad customers
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by Ohio University
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been chosen by Ohio University to lead the search for its next vice president of research and creativity and dean of the graduate school. Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio. Founded in 1997, Harris / IIC Partners is a
HRmarketer.com Expands Database Offerings
HRmarketer.com, a marketing and media relations service specializing in human resources, has expanded its marketing platform and information databases to help clients reach decision makers and purchasing influencers in functions beyond HR. These functions include IT, finance, operations and purchasing — all of which are increasingly instrumental in partnering with HR to make product selection
Norman Broadbent and Alium Partners Form Alliance
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has formed an alliance with Alium Partners, a provider of interim management professionals in the U.K. The partnership, which will be exclusive and will involve no initial capital or branding requirements, coincides the previous joint venture of Norman Broadbent with Russam GMS in March, when Norman Broadbent assumed full control of
ManpowerGroup Acquires Reach HR
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has continued its expansion across China by acquiring REACH HR, a human resources provider in Guangdong Province and employer of more than 100,000 associates. REACH HR specializes in manufacturing human resources, and currently serves Guangdong's electrical appliance and logistical businesses. With this strategic anchor in Southern China, a long-time
Amrop Battalia Winston Completes Search for PBS
Amrop Battalia Winston has recruited Craig Sperling as vice president and deputy general counsel at PBS. The search was led by partner, Kathryn Griffin. Mr. Sperling brings 15 years media & entertainment experience from organizations such as; Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP, Discovery Communications, Inc. and Morrison & Foerster LLP. PBS offers all Americans the
European Online Recruitment Up 21 Percent
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a 21 percent year-over-year growth in May. Germany continues to lead all countries in annual growth for the sixth consecutive month. Industrial production sectors such production, manufacturing,
Kenexa Releases New Assessment Tool
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched StandOut, a tool designed to reveal an individual's top two strength roles plus deliver practical techniques to help managers and employees be successful. StandOut's reports include a 20-page individual employee report that details the person's comparative advantage and greatest value to the
Adicio Launches Six New Spanish Language Job Boards for Impremedia
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has released six new Spanish language job boards for impreMedia, a leading Hispanic news and information company. These new job sites serve the 50 million Hispanics living in the U.S. The Spanish language job boards complement impreMedia's existing English job boards, giving
Fairfield Partners Recruits HR Exec for StyleSight
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Kathy Piro as senior vice president of human resources at Stylesight. Ms. Piro was formerly vice president of HR at Webloyalty. As a follow on, Fairfield Partners has been given the search assignment for the SVP marketing for
Bersin Study Finds Companies Reinvesting in HR
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has found that U.S. organizations are starting to reinvest in human resources services and staffing following the economic downturn of the past three years. Organizations on average spent 1.4 percent more on HR programs, services and systems in 2011 than
Cornerstone Adds Strategy Executive
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has named Jason Corsello as vice president of corporate development and strategy. “Jason has been a top analyst, advisor and thought leader in the talent management industry for the last decade. His knowledge of talent management processes and systems, along with his experience working with leading global companies, will be invaluable in
HRsmart Opens in Philippines and Johannesburg
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened two new offices in the Philippines and Johannesburg, South Africa. The company now has over 16 physical offices in 12 countries. “As HRsmart continues to gain new American clients with global locations, and new international clients, HRsmart has now over 1500 implementations in over 35
Witt/Kieffer Expands Executive Team
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has named Jena E. Abernathy, former chief administrative officer of Premier, Inc., as vice president. Based in the firm's Atlanta office, Mr. Abernathy's national practice will include recruiting board members, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CHROs and other senior leaders for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and not-for-profit organizations, as well as
Diversified Search Teams Up with Global Novations
Diversified Search has formed a strategic alliance with Global Novations, a global consulting and training firm focused on diversity and inclusion, talent optimization, and market optimization, to offer a comprehensive resource for executive search and diversity consulting services. "Diversified has been dedicated to placing qualified women and diversity candidates in professional positions since its founding
Cook Associates Places CEO at Zmags
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Michael Schreck as CEO of Zmags. Mr. Schreck is well-known in venture capital circles as a co-founder of several prominent start-ups including m-Qube, Upromise and SmartBargains/Rue La La. He also served as a general partner at General Catalyst, a leading venture capital firm. The search was co-led by
Metin Mitchell & Company Ltd. and Talent2 Partner
In an effort to provide a wide range of human capital solutions to its executive search clientele, Metin Mitchell & Company has partnered with Talent2, a provider of human capital consulting, outsourcing, and training throughout the MENA region. Metin Mitchell & Co. co-founder Dominique Russo, said: “We are currently finding that, due to a rapid
arcplan Launches International Partner Recruitment Program
arcplan, a software provider of business intelligence and planning solutions, has launched an international recruitment program aimed at expanding its partner network. “With our partner recruitment initiative, we intend to continue the superb momentum of partner sales and successful business development in German-speaking European countries and Asia,” said Oliver Deistler, SVP, channels & business development.
The Institute of Recruiters Opens Doors
The Institute of Recruiters (IOR), the professional membership body that brings recruitment and HR practitioners together, has opened. The group was founded to represent the interests of recruiters and HR professionals both in the U.K. and overseas. “We have been thrilled with the volume of activity that has taken place in the IOR’s LinkedIn Group
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Hyderabad
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened its third office in India in Hyderabad and has appointed Aruna Sharma as head of South India. In her new role. Ms. Sharma will be managing the South India region and leading the technology practice in India. “In order to provide our clients in India with tailor-made
Springer Launches Network of Job Sites
Springer has launched a network of job sites designed to attract and showcase the audience that uses Springer tools which are some of the industry's most trafficked sites for research. With over 16 million unique visitors per month across a wide range of highly specialized scientific disciplines and medical specialities, Springer’s sites attract the candidates
JDG Associates Completes Search for Healthcare Distribution Management Association
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed John Parker as the new vice president, communications at the Healthcare Distribution Management Association. Mr. Parker’s most recent experience was senior director of external affairs at UnitedHealth Group, and prior to that, he was the managing director of external affairs at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
SimplyHired Grows Executive Team
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has added four executives to its executive team with the appointments of four senior executives spanning engineering, marketing, small business and talent management. Suresh Duddi will oversee engineering, operations and IT at SimplyHired.com as the company’s new vice president, engineering. With more than 20
Inside Edge Legal Names Managing Director
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Chad Marlow as a managing director in Southern California based in the Los Angeles office. “We are pleased to be establishing a presence in Southern California as demand for IEL’s unique service offering – substantive project
Stevenson Group Recruits CEO for SAIC Frederick
Executive search firm The Stevenson Group has placed David Heimbrook, PhD as chief executive officer at SAIC-Frederick, Inc. Prior to joining SAIC-Frederick, Dr. Heimbrook served as global head of discovery for the oncology discovery and translational area at Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. SAIC-Frederick is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and operates exclusively
Ceridian Acquires Versult Group
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has acquired the Versult Group, Inc. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Versult is a leading workforce management consulting firm. With a combined 70 years of successful hands-on project experience in the WFM arena, Versult was a natural
The Judge Group Opens Houston Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has opened a new office in the Houston market. Steve Marzuke has been appointed as director. Mr. Marzuke’s expertise lies in strategic business development and full lifecycle recruiting, most notably in the information technology industry. He has worked in the recruiting and staffing field for over 13 years
