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Summit Search Group Expands in Winnipeg
Ontario-headquartered executive recruiting firm Summit Search Group has expanded with the addition of Erin Steeves to Prairies team as a recruitment coordinator. Based in Winnipeg, she will focus on recruitment across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Over the past year, Summit Search Group has experienced strong momentum in the Prairies, driven by great client partnerships and increasing demand for
Kestria Appoints Leader of AI Ambassadors Group
Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has named Thomas Suter as the new leader of the AI Ambassadors Group. Under his leadership, the group will continue to innovate, ensuring technology enhances efficiency without compromising personalized, strategic advisory. “At Kestria, we see the thoughtful integration of AI not as a replacement, but as a
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.
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
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?
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
How to Partner With an Executive Search Firm
In today’s dynamic talent market, aligning with the right executive search firm can be the difference between merely filling a position and truly transforming your leadership landscape. However, the efficacy of this partnership hinges not only on the capabilities of the search firm but also on the behaviors and actions of the clients themselves, according
PDS Partners with Halogen Software
PDS, a developer of human resource, benefits, recruiting and payroll systems, has partnered with Halogen Software, a provider of talent management solutions. Through this relationship, PDS will be able to offer its customers a comprehensive performance management solution that complements its Vista HRMS. “Our focus is on HR, payroll, benefits, and recruiting solutions,” said George
CTPartners Post 11 Percent Revenue Increase
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted second quarter 2011 net revenue of $33.1 million, an 11 percent increase from $29.8 million a year ago. The net revenue growth was the result of an increase in the number of search assignments and the number of executive search consultants employed. There were 287 confirmed searches in the second
IRC Adds Poland-Based HRK
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Poland-based HRK as its new member firm. “IRC clients increasingly have executive talent needs in Eastern Europe,” said Sylvia MacArthur, president of the IRC Executive Board. “HRK’s experience in the Polish market provides additional European resources for all IRC member firms – providing our clients with expanded
ChampionScott Partners Finds Chief Technology Officer for Ascend Learning
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Steven Buege as executive vice president of operations and chief technology officer at Ascend Learning. Mr. Buege most recently he served as president and CEO of Elite. Ascend Learning is a leading provider of career-oriented educational content focused on training and testing. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search
The Buffkin Group Joins Panorama
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has joined Panorama, an international group of independent search firms. “We are delighted to be welcoming Craig Buffkin and his colleagues to join us in Panorama. The Buffkin Group has an excellent team and recognised reputation for quality,” said Stephen Bampfylde, chairman of Panorama. “With their “inch wide and
Randstad Acquires SFN Group
Randstad has acquired SFN Group through a cash tender offer. As a result of the acquisition, Randstad doubles its presence in the U.S. and reinforcing its leading position in Canada. In North America, the combination will have revenues of $4.6 billion (pro forma, LTM March 31, 2011) of which 39 percent in professionals, 52 percent
Sockwell Partners Appoints New Director
Executive search firm Sockwell Partners has appointed Adam Elmore as a new director. Mr. Elmore has experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, public accounting, wealth management and utilities. Most recently, he served as managing director at Stroker, Jones & Associates. Sockwell Partners specializes in finding C-level executives and their direct
Angott Search Group Adds to Banking and Financial Services Practice
Angott Search Group has added Dawn Swinford as a search consultant in its banking and financial services practice. Mr. Swinford, a seasoned commercial and private banker, spent the last seven years at Regions Bank and Fifth Third Bank. “We are extremely excited to have someone of Dawn’s caliber join our team,” exclaimed Mark Angott. “Her
Trilogy Places Executive Director at Edsource
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Louis Freedberg as executive director of EdSource. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Most recently, Mr. Freedberg was the founding director and senior education reporter at California Watch, a pioneering nonprofit journalism venture. EdSource is a nonprofit research, policy, and communications
Adecco Acquires Drake Beam Morin
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has acquired U.S.-based Drake Beam Morin, Inc., a provider in the career transition and talent development services sector, for an enterprise value of EUR 149 million. The acquisition expands the global footprint of Lee Hecht Harrison beyond its main markets, the U.S. and France, into new geographies, and enhances its
Dice Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 50 percent from $29.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The acquisitions of Rigzone and WorldwideWorker contributed revenues of $4.2 million during the quarter. Net income for the quarter grew 110 percent to $7.7
SpenglerFox Launches SME Board Solutions Practice
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has launched a new ‘SME board solutions practice’ which provides support and training to directors and board members. The new practice will be lead by Jacques de Jager, an experienced and seasoned financial services professional with a track record of over 20 years in international banking. He will be supported by
IIC Partners Adds Philadelphia-Based Salveson Stetson Group
IIC Partners has added Philadelphia-based Salveson Stetson Group as its latest member, bringing the retained organization's total number of offices to 53 in 37 countries globally, and now six in the U.S. Salveson Stetson Group, established in 1996 by John Salveson and Sally Stetson, has managed searches for leading organizations including major corporations, smaller privately-held
DHR Acquires MAC & Associates
DHR International has acquired MAC & Associates, Inc., one of the leading executive search firms in Dallas/Fort Worth. The firm is highly regarded for its expertise in the venture capital & private equity, public accounting, and management consulting spaces. John McSpadden, Founder and CEO of MAC & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the
MJS Executive Search Places Marketing Exec at Peer 1 Hosting
MJS Executive Search has recruited Steven Patti as chief marketing officer at PEER 1 Hosting. Mr. Patti most recently was the VP of marketing and business development at the Generations Federal Credit Union in San Antonio. PEER 1 Hosting is one of the world’s leading IT hosting providers. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained
Monster Worldwide Posts 25 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $269.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared with $214.9 million in the comparable quarter of 20010, a 25 percent decline. Careers-North America revenue was $123 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to $97 million in the second quarter 2010. Careers-International revenue grew 31
Objective Paradigm Expands Team
Objective Paradigm, Inc. (OP), a Chicago-based recruiting and executive search firm, has added Tom Rezk to serve as business development manager. Through the RPO group, Objective Paradigm sources, screens, qualifies and interviews candidates on behalf of clients. As such, they help improve time-to-fill, increase the quality of the hire, and provide the client with relative
Nosal Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Baillie Parker as a partner based in the firm’s San Francisco office. He will conduct senior-level executive search assignments within internet and new media industries. Prior to joining Nosal Partners, Mr. Parker was partner with Converge Executive Search, during which time he completed a range of executive assignments
Martin Partners Completes Search for KemperSports
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Barrett Eiselman as vice president of operations at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Eiselman was the senior vice president, operations at Troon Golf Corporation. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Bullhorn Launches Free Social Recruiting Platform for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has made its Bullhorn Reach Personal Edition available for free. Bullhorn Reach is a social recruiting platform that makes it easy for recruiters and HR managers to quickly sift through social media behavioral data to find and connect with qualified candidates. It
SFN Group Posts Second Quarter Revenue Decrease
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $512 million, a decline from revenues of $514 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income $8.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $2.7 million, or $0.05 per share, in the prior year. SFN Group president
Tatum Adds to New England Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Jennifer L. Morales to its New England practice as managing partner. She will be responsible for leading Tatum's business and strategic development initiatives in the region and addressing clients' strategic and operational challenges focusing primarily on private equity, healthcare, financial services and technology. Ms. Morales was previously assistant
Kenexa Acquires the Ashbourne Group
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has acquired The Ashbourne Group, a supplier of HR and occupational psychology services to businesses in the U.K. and Ireland for almost 20 years. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. The Ashbourne Group is recognized for its intense focus on the
Atrium Staffing Appoints President in California
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has named Paul Cenni as the president for Atrium Staffing of California. Under Mr. Cenni’s leadership, Atrium will focus on recruiting for technology, finance & accounting, and administrative positions using Atrium's applicant-centric approach to find the best matches for its clients and applicants. Mr. Cenni brings decades of business
Social Recruiting on the Rise
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual Social Recruiting Survey and introduced the Jobvite Index which tracks actual social recruiting results. This new data reveals that social recruiting continues rapid growth among U.S. companies with 89 percent planning to recruit through social media this year, up from
Odgers Select Renamed Berwick Partners
Odgers Select, a division of Odgers Berndtson, has rebranded itself Berwick Partners. Berwick specializes in recruiting senior and middle management positions across the public and private sectors. Managing director of Berwick Partners, Richard Love, said: “This rebranding offers us the opportunity to underline our expertise in, and commitment to our core markets of focus: Senior
Worker Confidence Index Stagnant
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index slipped 0.3 points to 47.8 in July. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, showed little change from June. However, a noticeable decline was seen in economic optimism, with fewer workers expressing confidence in the strength of the economy
TheLadders Enhances Free Recruitment Solution
TheLadders.com, a recruitment solution for professional talent ($100K+), has enhanced the search functionality for users of “Passport,” a free recruitment solution that allows employers and recruiters to post job advertisements and connect with a pre-screened pipeline of professional level candidates. Passport recruiters can now proactively search for and invite the right candidates to follow them
hrQ Expands in San Francisco
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has appointed Cynthia Herr as vice president and managing director of the San Francisco Bay Area office. Ms. Herr joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since
Canon Recruiting Group Receives 3.5 Million in Funding
Canon Recruiting Group LLC has established a $3.5 million line of credit with Crestmark Bank of Michigan. The new credit facility will serve to expand the company's previous line of credit and to enhance its staffing and payroll capability to support our firm's very strong growth. Tim Grayem, president of Canon Recruiting Group, said: “We
RSA Appoints Managing Director in Switzerland
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named John Callagher as managing director of RSA Switzerland. Mr. Callagher comes to this role having recently served as global managing director of SpenglerFox, a globally networked executive search and human capital solutions firm that he co-founded in 2003 with fellow directors of
