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Hunt Scanlon to Host Conferences in New York City and London on AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming talent strategy by enabling faster, more precise, and scalable decision-making across the hiring lifecycle. Rather than merely automating tasks, AI is enhancing how companies identify, evaluate, and retain top talent. It allows recruiters and talent leaders to shift their focus from manual processes to higher-level strategy and relationship building. Search
Eastward Partners Appoints Managing Director
New York-based Eastward Partners has expanded with the addition of Brian Ippolito as managing director, strengthening the firm’s focus on placing go-to-market leaders across private equity and venture capital-backed portfolio companies. Mr. Ippolito joins the firm as it continues to scale its consultative model through ECHO—Eastward’s proprietary intelligence platform. “ECHO integrates market data, human capital trends,
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
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
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,
Keys for First-Turn Portfolio Companies Using Executive Search Firms
For first-turn portfolio companies—companies that are typically founder-led and partnering with a private equity firm for the first time—the experience of working with an executive search firm often varies. Founders are often new to partnering with search firms, as they have mostly hired through their networks. While PE firms want to hire world-class talent and
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
Stephen James Expands Banking Services Group
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has hired Mike Crissy within its executive banking and financial services group. Mr. Crissy will be based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office focusing on mid to senior executive level search in banking. Prior to joining SJA, Mr. Crissy worked for Jones Lang LaSalle
ChampionScott Fills Marketing Post for TriNet
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Kerry Langstaff as executive director, marketing at TriNet. Ms. Langstaff previously was senior director channel marketing at SAP Americas. TriNet is a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
Lucas Group Forms Alliance with J. Friisberg & Partners Italy
North American search firm Lucas Group has formed a global recruiting partnership with J. Friisberg & Partners Italy, an executive recruiting firm in Milan. The partnership will focus on Europe and North America, with Friisberg recruiting and placing European talent for American-based firms and Lucas Group recruiting and placing American talent for European-based firms. “Multinational
Egon Zehnder Adds to Industrial Practice Group
Thomas Reynolds has been named leader of Egon Zehnder International’s North American industrial practice group. Since 2008, Mr. Reynolds has led the supply chain practice in the U.S. and served as a member of the industrial and high tech practice groups. “Reynolds brings his expertise in identifying and securing top level talent for our clients
Diversified Search Joins AltoPartners
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has become the U.S. partner of AltoPartners, the international alliance of independent search firms with offices in 26 countries covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and the Americas. The alliance serves clients in the consumer/retail/luxury goods, industrials/ energy utilities, financial services, technology/telecoms, life sciences, media, and education sectors worldwide. "We are pleased
RSR Partners Grows HR Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Wendy Murphy as managing director and head of the firm's chief human resources practice (CHRO). Ms. Murphy will also be a member of the firm's board recruiting practice. "Wendy's vast experience working with human resources leaders is a strategic addition
Futurestep Expands Latin American Business
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Roberto Spuri as managing director of its Latin American business. Mr. Spuri will be responsible for driving the growth of Futurestep's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), consulting and retained search services across the region. Mr. Spuri brings to Futurestep a wealth of experience in
CareerBuilder Acquires JobCentral
CareerBuilder has acquired JobsCentral, a job board in Singapore that also has a presence in Malaysia. Uniting CareerBuilder and JobsCentral will bring a wider array of recruitment and career solutions to Singapore's employment community. Singapore has one of the best-performing economies and job markets in the world. Its gross domestic product is projected to grow
Caldwell Partners Selected by Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has been retained by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce to begin a search for a new chief administrative officer. Established in 1966 and instrumental to the establishment of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce is the leading business association in Whistler, Host Mountain
Taleo Posts 30 Percent Revenue Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on-demand talent management solutions, has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $71.5 million, a 30 percent increase from $55 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company posted a net loss of $2.2 million, or five cents a share, compared with earnings of $818,000, or two
Zavala Civitas Strengthens Presence in Europe and Latin America
AESC member Zavala Civitas Executive Search has strengthened its presence in Southern Europe and Latin America, adding offices in Mexico, DF and Milan, as well as expanding their team with professionals experienced in these regions. In addition, the firm has established an association with Civitas International and renamed the company accordingly. Civitas is European-based executive
The Judge Group Adds President of Western Operations
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Khang Nguyen as president of Western operations for Judge Technical Staffing. Mr. Nguyen has over 12 years of sales and regional management experience in IT staffing and consulting, with extensive experience in California, Oregon, Arizona and Washington. Most recently, he served as regional manager for an
