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Odgers Makes Leadership Changes in India
Odgers has announced a leadership transition for its India operations. Kaushik DasGupta, who leads the consumer, retail & media practice in Asia-Pacific, has been promoted to managing partner – India. Concurrently, Prasad Medury, who has led the India business for the past eight years, will continue to serve as chairman India. “I am delighted to announce
The Secret Ingredient for Transformational Leadership in a PE backed Environment
Private equity firms are under more pressure than ever to deliver returns in an increasingly crowded and high-stakes market. Amid this intensity, leadership quality has emerged as a critical lever for driving growth, mitigating risk, and maximizing value creation. In today’s competitive private equity landscape, where achieving a return on investment is challenging and the
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,
Executive Recruiting Sector Declines 12 Percent
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual productivity report of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2023, but at a slower rate than in previous years. “Market turbulence and a soft economy impacted most executive recruiters who pulled through a challenging year,” said Scott A.
DHR International Acquires Apogee Search
DHR International has acquired Calgary-based Apogee Search, a regional boutique recruitment firm focusing in the mining, energy, industrial, hospitality, real-estate, & technology sectors. Jill Schofield founded Apogee in 2002 after serving in numerous leadership capacities with Shell, Chevron, and IBM Global Services. Elaine Lee will be contributing to DHR’s global mining & minerals, media &
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Mumbai
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Mumbai, less than a year following the opening of the New Delhi office. Suvra Sen has been appointed as head of the Mumbai office. Most recently, Ms. Sen handled business development and execution for a number of C-level searches at executive search firm
Grafton Employment Group Adds to Staff
Cecil van Niekerk has been appointed as group human resources director with the Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe. Mr. van Niekerk has almost 40 years experience in human resources and management where he has held senior human resource positions such diverse businesses as Johnson &
B.E. Smith to Lead CEO Search for CRMC
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by the Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) to begin a search for a new CEO. CRMC is located in Harris, NY, and provides a wide range of medical services. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
JobPartners Selects eQuest
Jobpartners, a European leader in people and talent management solutions, has selected eQuest to provide its customers with a fully integrated job posting delivery gateway to thousands of career sites around the world. Jobpartners provides a set of flexible and collaborative applications that can be used separately or integrated into a complete comprehensive People Management
Odgers Berndtson Announces New Leadership
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has announced new leadership, offices and capabilities in the United States. Odgers Berndtson United States will continue to focus on CEO, board and executive-level searches across all industries. Steven Potter is the co-founder and new managing partner of Odgers Berndtson United States. He is joined by co-founder and partner, David
Cook Associates Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gains
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has posted a 19 percent gain in first quarter revenues. Search confirmations for the quarter were also up across every major practice area. CEO of executive search Mary Kier said: “I’m pleased with our first quarter performance. Our double-digit growth is a great way to kick-off our 50th anniversary year,
Martin Partners Places Google Exec at Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Kevin Willer as chief executive officer at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the Midwest’s leading provider of services, mentoring and resources to the region’s most promising entrepreneurs. Prior to joining the CEC, Mr. Willer was the head of industry at Google, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services
First Advantage Sells Professional Employer Organization
First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, has sold its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) company DecisionHR to Bankers Employer Services. “The sale of DecisionHR reaffirms our global corporate strategy and commitment to focus resources and energy on products and services that are core to our business,” said Todd Mavis, CEO of First Advantage. “Ensuring
HireIQ Adds New Marketing Exec
HireIQ Solutions, Inc., the company designed to improve the hiring and recruiting process for customer-facing organizations, has named Kevin Hegebarth as its new vice president of marketing and product management. With over 25 years of marketing, product management and strategic development experience, Mr. Hegebarth adds further depth to HireIQ’s senior leadership team. He has held
Options Group Names Private Wealth Management Head
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added John Carreras as executive director and head of its newest office in Miami. He will lead the private wealth management practice in the Americas and will spearhead the launch of this office. “We continue to execute on our goals to grow our geographical footprint
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has hired Curt Lucas as partner and part of its life sciences practice specializing in health services. Mr. Lucas comes to Heidrick from Korn/Ferry International where he served as managing director and senior client partner. Prior to that, he owned and operated Lucas and Associates, an executive
Stanley Private Equity Acquires Employbridge
Stanley Private Equity has acquired EmployBridge Holding Co., a provider of outsourced HR and specialty-branded temporary staffing services in the U.S. Morgan Stanley Private Equity partnered with the current management team who will remain in place and hold a significant minority stake in the company. EmployBridge operates primarily under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands,
JobVites Secures $15 Million in Funding
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has received $15 million in Series C funding led by Trident Capital and joined by previous investors CMEA Capital and ATA Ventures. Social recruiting applications by Jobvite are now used by over 500 companies, such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks Coffee Company, Zappos.com, Inc., Yelp and Twitter. “The
Ultimate Software Chosen by Non-Profit
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center has selected the UltiPro platform for its human capital management needs. “UltiPro provides us with the full scope of HR, payroll, performance management, and time management features we need as well as flexible
Pearson Partners Acquires Meridian Partners; Opens New Office in Miami
Pearson Partners International has acquired Meridian Partners, LLC in Tampa and opened a new location in Miami, providing a hub for business in Latin America as well as a link with partners in Europe and Asia to better serve clients internationally. Walter Baker and Eduardo Comella have joined as vice presidents and senior client partners
Korn Ferry and IBB Management Partner
Korn/Ferry International and Casablanca, Morocco-headquartered IBB Management Executive Search have formed an alliance. For Korn/Ferry, the association offers an opportunity to expand its reach into the Moroccan market while IBB Management gains access to Korn/Ferry's global executive search network. While Korn/Ferry will refer search assignments involving Morocco to IBB Management, IBB Management will refer its
Harvey Nash Adds to International Advisory Board
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has announced that James P. Moore Jr. joins Lord Digby Jones on its advisory board as senior advisor and member of its international advisory board. Mr. Moore joins the board to provide strategic business advice and support to the
Stanton Chase Opens Office in Singapore
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a new office in Singapore adding to its 15 Asia/Pacific offices in Japan, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to providing service to the South East Asian market, the Singapore office will provide search support for other Stanton Chase offices around the world to meet
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for BPC-USA
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Marc Solomon as senior vice president North American sales & managing director of BPC-USA, Inc. a division of BPC Banking Technologies. The search was led by partner David Madden. Mr. Solomon has held a number of senior sales positions in major payment industry companies, including Fiserv, Fundtech Corp.
DavenportMajor Finds New CEO for Airgain
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Chuck Myers as the new chief executive officer for Airgain. Mr. Myers previously served in various senior-executive roles at Verisign Corporation. Airgain is a leading smart antenna and wireless systems developer focused on improving the mass market’s wireless connectivity experience. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior
Senior Executive Seeking New Job Opportunities
The BlueSteps 2011 Executive Mobility Report shows that 73 percent of employed senior executives are actively seeking new job opportunities this year, but the majority expects it to be a lateral move. This compares to last year, where 53 percent of executives expected to stay at their level for just one to two years before
HRsmart Opens Office in Washington, D.C.
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened a new office in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company has added Frank Renzo as its VP of business development based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Renzo brings more than 15 years of technology management experience both in operations and business development capacities having worked
Bond International Software Deployed by Manpower
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has deployed Adapt throughout Manpower's North American offices. Manpower intends to expand the solution to additional countries. “We are delighted to partner with a global leader like ManpowerGroup – their vision for a single global process required a truly configurable, scalable product – we're very pleased to have been
CFR Consulting Group Adds DSLM Executive Search
CFR Consulting Group, a network of independent executive search firms, has added Chicago-based DSML Executive Search as its newest member firm. Prior to founding the firm in 2007, Doug Seville & Myriam Le Cannellier were independently working within their individual consulting practices. DSML Executive Search operates across all industry sectors with a specific focus on
TRANSEARCH Expands Stockholm Office
TRANSEARCH International has hired Johan Furenmo in its Stockholm office as a senior consultant. Over the last 20 years, Mr. Furenmo has been active in banking, finance and insurance and held senior management positions. He works as senior consultant, primarily in banking, finance, insurance and advertising industry. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Furenmo was CEO
Retaining, Recruiting Top Talent Key Priorities for Employers in 2011
With the employment outlook improving, employers are focusing their compensation programs on hiring and retaining top talent, according to a survey released Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting. Employers are using hiring bonuses to attract talent and retention bonuses to keep them. Buck's study, “Reviving and Inspiring the
Odgers Berndtson Recruits CEO for Volunteer Calgary
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has placed Jamie Niessento as president and chief executive officer of Volunteer Calgary. Mr. Niessen joins Volunteer Calgary from his post as manager of community investment at TransCanada Corporation. Volunteer Calgary’s mission is leading, promoting, connecting, and strengthening volunteerism. Odgers Berndtson provides executive search services to a wide array
HireVue Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Video interviewing provider HireVue has appointed Kevin Marasco as chief marketing officer. Most recently, Mr. Marasco was vice president, brand & digital marketing for San Francisco Bay-based Taleo. Prior to its acquisition by Taleo, he was senior vice president, marketing and sales support at Vurv (formerly Recruitmax). “We're designing HireVue to be the game-changing video
Executive Recruiting Growth Continues Uptick
Following a major comeback for headhunters in 2010, first quarter data for 2011 showed a continued path toward growth. According to data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) first quarter data revealed a seven percent rise in the number of new executive searches started worldwide from the fourth quarter of 2010. Senior
CTPartners Posts 18 Percent Revenue Rise
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter 2011 net revenue of $30.5 million, an 18.3 percent increase from $25.8 million a year ago. Revenues increased 64.6 percent in North America, 23 percent in Europe and 12.4 percent in Asia-Pacific. There were 300 confirmed searches in the first quarter of 2011, a 17.2 percent increase compared
