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Delta Top Talent Joins Forces with The ExeQfind Group and The QualiFind Group
Delta Top Talent, a Mexico City-based retained executive search firm has merged with The ExeQfind Group and The QualiFind Group, two established search and recruitment firms with extensive coverage throughout the Americas and with network partners in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The partnership combines Delta Top Talent’s deep expertise and local
HARTZ Search Retained by Geisinger to Find New CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has been tapped by Geisinger in Danville, PA, to lead in its search for chief information officer. The CIO will serve as an integral member of the executive leadership team and will be on-site. They will provide vision and leadership for information technology (IT) in support of the system’s mission and strategic
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.
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
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?
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
How to Implement a Positive Corporate Culture
Much has been said about the benefits of good corporate culture, but how does a company know if their culture is not a good one? “The first step is to evaluate your company culture,” said Christine Greybe, president, leadership consulting at DHR Global. “ You can do this by conducting an audit of your organization’s
Options Group Hires Recruiters in London and New York
Global recruiting firm Options Group has appointed Beverley Thomson and Matt Hull as directors in London and George Raftis as vice president in New York. Ms. Thomson is focused on EMEA asset management recruitment. Prior to Options Group, she was a senior consultant at Kinsey Allen International where she helped build out the firm’s asset
Expion Search & Selection Adds Recruitment Manager
Executive search firm Expion Search & Selection has added Steve Mckiernan as recruitment manager for its engineering division. Mr. Mckiernan has 17 years experience in the recruitment sector, focusing on professional and managerial roles at junior, middle and senior manager levels. He was previously a divisional manager with Edwards & Pearce. Prior to that, he
Human Capital Institute Elects New CEO
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has elected Carl Rhodes Ph.D. as its chief executive officer. Mr. Rhodes has served as HCI's COO since 2009, and brings over 20 years of academic, business and executive experience. He has previously served as CEO of Kairos Networks, in multiple leadership roles at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), and
B.E. Smith to Lead Search for Dubois Regional Medical Center
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been selected by the DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC) to begin a national search for a new chief nursing officer. DuBois Regional Medical Center offers residents of west central Pennsylvania a combination of technologically advanced health care in a warm, friendly environment. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is
Job Cuts Drop 23 Percent in August
U.S.-based employers announced plans to trim 51,114 workers from the payrolls in August, a 23 percent decline from July, when the number of job cuts hit a 16-month high of 66,414, according to a report released by global outplacement consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The August decline follows three consecutive increases in the monthly
Cook Associates Adds to Financial Services & Insurance Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Harry Wilson as a managing director. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Mr. Wilson will support Cook's financial services & insurance practice, working closely with practice managing director Kevin Parker. In particular, he will focus his search practice on the consumer and commercial banking and wealth management sectors, and on
TechnoMedia Acquires Hodes IQ and Partners with Bernard Hodes Group
Technomedia, a provider of integrated talent and learning management solutions, has signed an agreement with Bernard Hodes Group, part of Omnicom Group Inc., to acquire the Hodes iQ talent acquisition solutions operating unit. Under the terms of the agreement, Technomedia and Bernard Hodes Group will partner to provide a complete array of talent management products
Allen Austin Completes Search for International SOS
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has placed Oswaldo Henriquez as the new director of medical services, Americas Region for International SOS — an international healthcare, medical assistance and security services company. Allen Austin is a privately owned Houston-based executive search and consulting firm with 22 partners in 10 U.S. locations and two Asian locales.
Boyden Names Chief Marketing Officer
Boyden has promoted Gray Hollett to chief marketing officer, responsible for global brand management and marketing. Mr. Hollett, who has served as Boyden's vice president of global marketing since joining the firm in 2006, will continue to lead Boyden's branding, communications and reputation management. In his new role, he will also assume additional responsibilities in
CDI Corp. Signs Deal with Parker Hannifin
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has entered into a three-year service agreement with Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace Group to provide managed staffing and project outsourcing services. The CDI Engineering Solutions team will recruit and hire temporary personnel, and manage a network of suppliers who will perform these functions, for Parker Aerospace. “This
ZRG Partners Granted Patent on Collaborate Hiring Decision System
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded ZRG patent number 7,991,635 which covers fundamental aspects of the firm’s automated interview management and hiring decision system called CollaboRATE. CollaboRATE reduces the risk inherent in hiring talent, reduces hiring
Athena Executive Search Consulting Adds Principal Consultant
Athena Executive Search & Consulting has added Deepali Jetley as principal consultant in its Gurgaon office. With over 12 years of experience, she comes from a strong management consulting background. Ms. Jetley has rich experience in leading business development and marketing initiatives and has extensively serviced sectors like IT, telecom, consumer electronics, hospitality & retail.
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP of Sales for Maverick Brand
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Kurt Kaifes as vice president of sales at Maverick Brands. Mr. Kaifes was previously the vice president of sales NA for France-based Materne. Maverick Brands is a fast growing natural food and beverage company with brands that include
Ultimate Software Selected by Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has been selected by Romano's Macaroni Grill, a leading restaurant with more than 200 locations. “Ultimate Software remains at the forefront of the HR technology industry, as we've consistently expanded the scope of our SaaS solution to address not just foundational
Barbour Staffing Partners with the Raleigh Branch of TRC Staffing Services
Brad Barbour of Barbour Staffing is joining forces with the Raleigh, N.C. branch of TRC Staffing Services, Inc. TRC has been offering temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent staffing services to the Triangle area for more than 17 years, and Barbour Staffing specializes in both temp-to-perm and permanent placements within the finance and accounting industries. “Brad has
CareerBuilder Acquires German Job Site JobScout24
CareerBuilder has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JobScout24, a job board in Germany with more than 3.36 million users and more than 250,000 job postings. Operating on the CareerBuilder platform, JobScout24.de will serve as another point where employers and job seekers can connect. The acquisition will also include Jobs.de, another popular site with
Futurestep Names New Leaders
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Doug Rippey as global practice leader, workforce planning, and Dave Marzo as general manager for consulting solutions in North America. Mr. Rippey formerly worked at Towers Watson for over 10 years, where in 2003, he was one of the initial four consultants to
Benchmark Executive Search Expands IT Practice
Benchmark Executive Search has expanded its IT executive recruiting efforts in response to the surge in demand for proven cyber executives. “To help meet this demand Benchmark has established a cyber federal advisory board, which will provide our clients with further insight and access to federal customers,” said Jeremy King, Benchmark's managing partner. “The more
Kenexa Selected by C&S WholeSale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a food wholesaler in the U.S. with approximately 17,000 employees, has selected Kenexa Corporation to engage candidates through interactive web-based job simulations. The company will utilize Kenexa Simulations during the recruitment process to identify the candidates who are most likely to be successful within C&S and in a specific role. “Kenexa
Germany and Eastern Europe Drive Sustained Recruitment Growth
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, has recorded 21 percent annual growth in August, maintaining last month's trend. All industries continue to exhibit positive annual growth except public sector, defense and community. Craft and
Odgers Berndtson Adds to Insurance Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Brian Schnepff to the firm's insurance practice as a partner based in its Chicago office. Mr. Schnepff will provide senior-level executive search and related advisory services to clients within the insurance and retirement services sectors. In addition to conducting searches for front office executive-level roles, Mr. Schnepff will
Korn Ferry Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $206.3 million for the first quarter fiscal 2012, an increase of 17 percent from revenues of $175.1 million a year ago. Fee revenue improved globally due to an increase in revenue from all segments of the firm’s business driven primarily by a 12 percent increase in the overall number of
Nosal Partners Places CFO at Cloudmade
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Michael L. Farrow as chief financial officer at CloudMade. Mr. Farrow was previously CFO for NetShelter Technology Media in San Francisco. The search was conducted by Robert G. Fong, managing partner and advanced technology practice leader, and John Morrow, managing partner, at Nosal Partners. Headquartered in San Francisco
eQuest Names Head of Global Alliances
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has named Mike Pauletich, formerly head of the company's interactive media division, to executive vice president of global alliances and customer success. In his new role, Mr. Pauletich will lead eQuest's new global services and consulting group, combining all of the company's resources for successfully
SmartRecruiters Launches Free Recruiting Software
SmartRecruiters has launched free online recruiting software that meets the needs of small to medium businesses (SMBs). The job posting and applicant tracking Software as a Service (SaaS) comes out of its public beta phase with 10,000 companies, 200,000 job seekers and 25,000 job openings already processed. Companies can post jobs to leading paid, free
Odgers Berndtson Adds To Insurance Practice
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has added Pat Corey and Paul Hanson in Chicago as partners in its insurance practice. Messrs. Corey and Hanson previously worked together with Steve Potter, managing partner for Odgers’ U.S. business, and David Gabriel, who leads its technology, information & communication, and media & entertainment practices. In addition to conducting
DHR International Adds to Stamford/New York Office
DHR International has appointed Kyle Fernandez as executive vice president. He will be based in the firm’s Stamford and New York offices and will lead searches in the professional services and private equity & venture capital practice groups. Mr. Fernandez will focus on searches in the outsourcing, IT services, managed services, and global sourcing industries
Tatum Strengthens Chicago Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added three key senior financial professionals in its Chicago office to reinforce and help grow both the healthcare and accounting/financial services practices. As a new partner, Cindi Long will be responsible for serving the company's portfolio of healthcare clients. Prior to Tatum, Ms. Long was with Rochester, Michigan-based Crittendon
The Stevenson Group Recuits IT Exec for Ikaria
Executive search firm The Stevenson Group has placed Shauna Tholen as vice president of information technology at Ikaria Inc. Most recently, Ms. Tholen served as chief information officer at Nycomed US, a specialty pharmaceutical company. Ikaria Inc. is a fully integrated bio-therapeutics company focused on development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and drug-device combinations in critical
Spencer Ogden Launches Energy Trading and Energy Finance Division
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has launched its new energy trading and energy finance division. The new service means that the agency can now offer its clients a recruitment service covering the entire energy life-cycle, from commodity traders and financial analysts through to power generation and distribution. The energy finance and trading team will be based
Payroll Solutions/Avantx Corp Becomes Sentric, Inc.
Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation is changing its corporate identity and renaming the company Sentric, Inc. The company decided to change its corporate identity to better represent its client-centric solutions approach and solutions portfolio of unified workforce management solutions. “Our new brand 'Sentric, Inc. Your Workforce. In Focus.' represents our client-centric focus to unified workforce solutions,” stated
