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Uncovering Hidden Leadership Potential Before Your Competitors Do
As someone who’s been on both sides of the table as a CEO and a former executive recruiter Joe Riggione, founder and co-CEO of True, knows that finding the right leaders is crucial, whether your company is in rapid growth or simply needs to execute on a solid plan. “But exceptional leaders often don’t fit
JM Search Recruits CFO for Shamrock Foods
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has assisted in the recruitment of Kyle Bunstein as CFO of Shamrock Foods, a family-owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of quality food and food-related products. Phil Menzel and Matt Quinn led the assignment. Mr. Bunstein brings over 20 years 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,
Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive DE&I Initiatives
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world in ways that were previously unimaginable. From self-driving cars to personalized healthcare, it is changing every aspect of our lives including business, where its integration into operations is arguably the biggest shift since the internet was developed. Understanding the relationship between AI and diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) is
Hay Group Launches Next Generation HR Solution
Hay Group, the global management consultancy, has launched Hay Group Spectrum, a solution designed to meet the needs of today’s organizations for efficient and measurable human resource management. Hay Group Spectrum is an evolution of the company’s pioneering Job Evaluation service, which has helped thousands of organizations to analyze, understand and measure the work that
EMA Partners Opens New Offices in Belgium and Norway
EMA Partners International has added two new offices in Brussels and Oslo. EMA Partners Belgium, headquartered in Brussels, has been serving international corporate clients since 2002 through a combination of executive search and cultural & leadership assessments. The firm advises clients on recruiting and retaining executives and high potentials both nationally and internationally. Founding partners
Korn Ferry Expands Leadership and Talent Consulting Practice
Korn/Ferry International has hired Susan Brodecky as a senior partner for its leadership and talent consulting. She will be based in the firm's Los Angeles and Irvine, California offices. Ms. Brodecky has 20 years experience helping senior executives in large global companies to implement strategic and organizational change. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, she was senior
Daya Dimensi Indonesia Joins SuccessFactors Partner Program
SuccessFactors, Inc. has announced that Daya Dimensi Indonesia has joined SuccessFactors’ partner program as a SuccessSales partner in Indonesia. The partnership will help Indonesian organizations drive improved business execution and represents one of the largest human capital management partnerships in Indonesia. Under the terms of the agreement, Daya Dimensi Indonesia will resell the SuccessFactors Business
JobServe Grows Staff
Employment website JobServe has named Phil Simpson as chief sales officer JobServe USA and Richard Padgett as vice president of sales for JobServe.us, a national provider of online job posting services. Mr. Simpson's mandate is to expand the JobServe USA network of brands that include JobServe.us, ComputerWork.com, ComputerJobs.com and CareerBoard.com and to grow each of
SFN Group Employee Confidence Index Increases in May
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index increased 0.5 points to 53.9 in May. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, shows that more workers are confident in the strength of the economy and in their ability to find a new job. Moreover, two in five
ManpowerGroup Acquires Xi’an Fesco in China
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has acquired Xi’an Fesco, an HR provider in Shaanxi Province with over 10,000 employees. By acquiring Xi’an Fesco, ManpowerGroup becomes a dominant workforce solutions leader along China’s manufacturing frontier, west of traditional coastal cities. ManpowerGroup is implementing a massive strategy for developing and aligning China’s manufacturing workforce as the
Coleman Lew Announces New Leadership
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has announced two new additions to its top management team. Kenneth D. Carrick will be the new president of the firm, and Charles E. Lew will serve as the new chairman. Both executives previously served as the firm's partner-managing directors. Coleman Lew & Associates, founded in 1979 and
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead Search for El Camino Hospital
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by El Camino Hospital to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. El Camino Hospital is located in Mountain View, CA. With 39 offices and more than 300 executive search professionals, Russell Reynolds Associates provides executive search services to a
JobFox Makes Advancements in Career Networking Tool
Career site Jobfox has the release new features that further enhance its career networking platform. The addition of an automated skills-matching “Network Builder” plus LinkedIn and Facebook integration to the company’s candidate referral tools will help recruiters more easily find talent in the market and increase job seekers’ chances of landing jobs. “Our networking tools
Monster Employment Index Continues to Maintain Positive Annual Growth in May
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 seven percent in May, marking the 16th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Springtime recruitment remains strong in April-May timeframe despite one percent
The FiveTen Group Names Division Head in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has named Sharron Marsh to head its new internal resourcing division across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ms. Marsh began her recruitment career at Hays in 1996, before she moved into internal recruitment with Martin Ward Anderson in 2004. In 2010, she joined Square One where she worked
Wilton & Bain Names Former Heidrick CEO as Chairman
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named Piers Marmion as its chairman. Mr. Marmion previous served as CEO of Heidrick & Struggles Inc, managing partner of Whitehead Mann and managing partner EMEA at Spencer Stuart. "Wilton & Bain is one of the search industry's best kept secrets. It has a mastery of its sectors,
McCrackern & Partners Retained by CICBV
McCracken & Partners Executive Search Inc. has been selected by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive. “We are delighted to be assisting the CICBV in securing Jeannine's successor,” said Diane Armstrong of McCracken & Partners. “The CICBV has both a rich
Russam GMS Assigns Executive to Grow Entrepreneur Practice
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has hired Alan Horn to play a key role in the development of the company's entrepreneur practice. Mr. Horn is the former CEO of The Interim Management Group (consisting of Albemarle, Walker-Cox and Armadillo in the UK and Management Angels in Germany). His extensive CEO level experience
Saba Names New COO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as chief operating officer. In this position, Mr. Farshchi will lead Saba’s efforts to further innovate Saba People Cloud into a global, cloud operation and capitalize on Saba’s next phase of growth and next generation cloud solutions coming in the Fall. Mr.
Diversified Search and Hodge Partners Join Forces
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has announced that Hodge Partners has become part of Diversified Search. Hodge Partners, a search firm specializing in senior executive and board level searches, is based in San Francisco and also has a presence in Atlanta. “Our firms are mirror images of each other in terms of mission, values, culture, and
Korn Ferry Adds to Toronto Office
Korn/Ferry International has named Marc Létourneau as its new senior client partner in the firm's Toronto office. Mr. Létourneau will lead the firm's efforts in the investment banking and capital markets sectors. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a
Online Labor Demand Rises in May
Online advertised vacancies were up 148,800 in May to 4,471,200 according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The May increase follows a decline of 124,000 in April and a gain of 198,000 in March. “Overall, the trend in online advertised vacancies has been positive this year,” said June Shelp, vice president at The
Parker Executive Search Retained by UI
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by The University of Illinois (UI) to begin a search for a new athletic director. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Paychex Hires SVP Sales
Paychex, Inc. has appointed Rebecca F. Bernson as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Bernson is a senior executive with more than 30 years experience leading Fortune 500 sales organizations, specializing in business process outsourcing. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Records 10 Percent Loss in U.S. Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, continued to slide for the third month in a row, with a loss of 2.1 points in July. “We are not seeing an improvement in hiring during the summer months, which is typical for this time of year,” said Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. “Although summertime
Tatum Adds to Seattle Office
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Stephen Cordial and Jim Rensberger to its Seattle office. Mr. Cordial previously founded Steve Cordial Consulting, which provided services to venture/private equity backed and public companies. Mr. Rensberger was formerly CFO for Pacific Mat, LLC and T&A Supply Company, Inc. “Steve Cordial has an outstanding history in key
Stanton Chase Names New Partner in Copenhagen
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has named Ib Sorensen as a partner in its Copenhagen office. Mr. Sorensen has more than 10 years of professional experience in senior management positions with larger Nordic and multinational industry leaders in technology, and professional services such as IBM. Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering
Nosal Partners Places CFO at StrongMail Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Steve Pantelick as chief financial officer at StrongMail Systems, Inc. Mr. Pantelick was previously CFO at Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO. StrongMail enables marketers to forge meaningful, profitable and long-lasting connections with their customers through email marketing and social media.
Dillistone Signs New Contract with ASAP
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has entered into a new contract with Asap, an executive search firm with seven offices throughout Brazil. The implementation of Dillistone Systems’ FileFinder software system, which is expected later on this year, includes the purchase of around 100 FileFinder software licences, various services and a
Spencer Stuart Expands Life Sciences Practice in Paris
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has appointed Alain Leclerc as the new adviser of the life science practice at the firm's Paris office. Mr. Leclerc recruits senior leaders for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and services sectors. He specializes in positions across the entire drug-development process, including research, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory
CTPartners Adds Partner in Chicago Office
CTPartners has added Patricia J. Coleman as a partner in the life sciences and healthcare and legal services practices. She is based in Chicago. Ms. Coleman was previously a partner in the life sciences and legal search practices of both Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry International. "We are very pleased to have Patricia's diverse experience in
TRANSEARCH Grows Madrid Office
TRANSEARCH International has named Javier Fernández-Luna as a partner in its Madrid office. Prior to entering executive search, Mr. Fernández-Luna developed most of his professional career in Accenture, where he started in the Arthur Andersen Legal and Tax Division. He retired from Accenture in 2006 and focused his activities on investment management and private equity.
Hireright and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, and SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of talent management solutions, have teamed to give joint customers a new pre-integrated solution to help manage their employment screening programs more efficiently. Kevin Dunning, director of product management at HireRight, said: “Both companies offer easy-to-use, streamlined solutions for customers
PeopleClick Authoria Releases New Compliance and Diversity Tool
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the availability of CAAMS, version 4.2, the company's latest compliance and diversity product release. “In today's environment, HR professionals at all levels are challenged to reinvent their strategy in managing their workforce metrics,” said Randy Jesberg, senior vice president and general manager
