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Bryant Group Recruits CHRO for Boise State University
Following a nationwide search, Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Katie Thomas as the new chief human resources officer of Boise State University. Sarah Hempen, vice president of search, led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Katie Thomas as Boise State University’s next chief human resources officer,” said Lauren Griswold,
The Barton Partnership Appoints Leader of Independent Consulting Practice
The Barton Partnership, a U.K.-based executive search firm, has appointed BJ Clinton as North America director and senior vice president to lead its independent consulting practice. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome BJ to our team,” said Mike Doud, EVP, North America. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with him in a previous chapter
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.
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,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
A Look at the Shifting Roles of Today’s CFO
CFOs are responsible for managing risks and planning for the what if moments. They are the architects of business resilience and growth. They have taken on new responsibilities in environmental, social, and governance matters; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate strategy, to name a few, according to a recent report from Egon Zehnder. And they are
Vetted Solutions to Lead CEO Search for AMCP
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has been retained by The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) to lead its search for a new chief executive. AMCP is a professional organization for pharmacists, health care practitioners and associates who practice in managed care settings. Vetted Solutions provides retained executive search services, interim solutions,
Barclay Meade Adds Lead Consultant
Recruiting firm Barclay Meade, part of the Machtech Group, has named Michaela Poust as a lead consultant based in its St. Albans office. Ms. Poust has 18 years of recruitment experience and was previously a senior consultant at Macmillan Davies Hodes. “The strength of our business is in the quality and calibre of our key
Monster’s Revenue Rises 21 Percent
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $261 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with $215.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, a 21.4 percent gain. During the quarter, Monster reported a net income of $0.1 million or break-even earnings compared to a net loss of $24 million or 20
Lucas Group Expands Staff
North American search firm Lucas Group has added Amy Healey as the new director of sales operations. In this role, Ms. Healey will be tasked with sales operations and training. She will also be responsible for building the firm's internal recruiting efforts. Ms. Healey comes to Lucas Group from Hobson Associates, where she was a
JB Homer Fills Senior Position for CEB
New York City-headquartered recruiter JB Homer Associates has placed Edie Ashton as the new senior director of global data warehouse technology for The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB). CEB is a provider of business research and analysis services to more than 5,000 companies worldwide. JB Homer has 25 years of experience placing senior-level technology and
Online Labor Demand Drops in April
Online advertised vacancies slipped by 123,800 in April to 4,322,300, according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The April decline follows a strong gain of 763,100 in the first quarter of 2011. “Labor demand has risen to levels we last saw just before the official start of the recession four years ago,” said
CareerBoard.com Partners with Cleveland-Based Fox
CareerBoard.com has formed a partnership agreement with Northeast Ohio's news leader, FOX 8. Through the agreement employers with hiring needs have the opportunity to purchase multimedia recruitment packages at significantly reduced rates through CareerBoard.com encompassing online job postings, TV ads, web advertisements, social media and TV segments during The New Day Cleveland Show. CareerBoard currently
Hudson Highland Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $218.5 million, up 21.3 percent from $180.1 million the same period the prior year. Permanent recruitment continued to deliver the strongest service line revenue growth, up 31.8 percent from the prior year quarter. Temporary contracting revenue increased 20.8 percent in the first quarter, representing
CTPartners Grows Financial Services Team
CTPartners has named Greg Konstans as a partner in its financial services practice. His primary market focus will include consumer and diversified financial services, HR, and financial officer searches. Mr. Konstans, who will be based in Dallas, comes to the firm from Russell Reynolds Associates where he served as co-head of the consumer financial services
Major, Lindsey & Africa Brokers Law Firm Merger
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced the merger of entertainment law firm White O’Connor Fink & Brenner LLP with New York-based Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. The merger was facilitated by MLA’s Jeff Liebster, managing director in New York and Dan Hatch, chair of the partner practice group in Southern California. “This merger
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for MassPort
Boyden Global Executive Search has been selected by MassPort, the operator of Boston’s ports and airports, to assist in finding candidates for the position of executive director and CEO. The search is being led by Tim McNamara, managing director at Boyden Washington, D.C. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in
Hiring Demand Strong in China and India
China and India are among the best places for job hunters to seek employment, according to the new Asia Employment Report from Going Global, a provider of country-specific employment information. Hiring expectations are more than twice as high as last year across all sectors in China, with most new jobs in the banking and financial
Krauthamer & Associates Leads CEO Search for APTA
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has been retained by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to lead the recruiting efforts for a new president and CEO. APTA retained K&A to replace William W. Millar who announced his retirement after 15 years with the organization. He will retire effective October 31, 2011. K&A will begin
CDI Revenue Jumps 22 Percent; MRI Up Nine Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $256.6 million, a gain of 22.2 percent from revenues of $209.9 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01
Fernebord Group Taps CEO for Land and Investment Co.
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Ronald L. Jackson as president and chief executive officer of Beard Land and Investment Co. Mr. Jackson was formerly the COO of Cascade Investments.Beard Land and Investment operates through its subsidiaries including Modesto and Empire Traction Company, Beard Land Improvement Company, and Del Este Properties. The company
eQuest to be Available in Russian and Chinese
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, has added Russian and Chinese simplified languages to its user interface. eQuest can also be used in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese. When a user selects a preferred language the labels, buttons and entry category information of the online interface appear in that language. Individual recruiters
HR Plus Collaborates with Inquiries, Inc.
HR Plus, a provider of solutions for employment and background screening, and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Inquiries, Inc. “Inquires is the subject matter expert in the fingerprinting space. They have the ability to help guide our clients through the ins and outs of fingerprinting regulations for their specific state or
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has added Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and health care services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. “We’re extremely pleased to have Andrew join our firm,” said Trilogy’s managing director Chuck Pappalardo. “He has a long
SFN Group Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $500 million, an 8.1 percent increase from revenues of $463 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded earnings of $2.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $3.2 million or ($0.06) per share, in the
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for AMECO
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed James W. Jacoby as vice president of global accounts for AMECO. Mr. Jacoby was most recently vice president of customer operations with CHEP USA. AMECO is the world's leader in integrated mobile equipment and tool solutions and is part of Fluor, a Global Fortune 400 organization. CarterBaldwin is a
SuccessFactors Acquires Plateau
SuccessFactors, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Plateau, a learning management system. The acquisition forms a symbiotic combination with SuccessFactors' acquisition of social video mobile learning provider Jambok. Customers will now have the ability to further increase employee development and business execution by implementing a social and traditional learning strategy that includes
Beyond Expands Staff
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has added Brad Miller as vice president of marketing and communications. Mr. Miller will act as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for increasing sales and marketing efforts and overall industry recognition of Beyond.com. He will lead the marketing department in achieving core objectives,
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has named Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and healthcare services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. In his role as an executive recruiter and talent acquisition expert, Mr. Deitz works with organizations to identify strategic staffing
Business Remains Weak at Heidrick & Struggles
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $115.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, an increase of 1.7 percent from $113.7 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 10.4 percent in the Americas, declined 16 percent in Europe, and increased 5.3 percent in
O’Neill Consulting Group Opens Office in Shanghai
O'Neill Consulting Group, LLC, an executive search and selection firm, has expanded its global presence with the opening of an office in Shanghai. The primary focus for the new office will be both U.S.-based and Chinese companies that continue to struggle with accessing the talent necessary to drive their businesses forward, particularly in the industrial,
Pedersen & Partners Adds to Russian Operations
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Olga Berezovskaya as senior consultant. She will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments for clients in the retail and FMCG sectors in Russia. Ms. Berezovskaya has worked in the executive search and recruitment industry in Russia since 1998. During her
Sanford Rose Fills Post at Huvepharma
Sanford Rose Associates’ Wilmington, NC office has placed Dr. Amy B. Batal as director of technical services-poultry at Huvepharma. Jim Robison, president of Sanford Rose – Wilmington led the search. Previously, Dr. Batal was associate professor of poultry nutrition at the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Poultry Science Department. Huvepharma is
Young Mayden Faciltates Law Firm Merger
Young Mayden, LLC, a national legal search and consulting firm with offices in Charlotte and Nashville, has facilitated the merger of 500 lawyer firm Womble Carlyle with 45 lawyer Buist Moore Smythe and McGee. Womble Carlyle is a Winston-Salem, NC-based full-service business law firm serving a wide range of regional, national and international clients. Buist
Robert Half Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $880.9 million, a 19 percent increase from revenues of $737.2 million during the same period last year. The revenue increase was led by the finance and accounting segment, which rose 39 percent to $67 million. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of
CIPFA Opens Finance and HR Recruitment Business
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) has created a new division to provide permanent finance staff at all levels, as well as interim HR professionals. CIPFA Recruitment Services will offer support at every stage of the recruitment process. Key features of the new permanent division include campaign management, search and selection, bespoke
Diversified Search Adds to Chicago Office
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added James D.S. Pruett as a managing director located in the Chicago office. During Mr. Pruett's 12 years of experience in retained executive search, his focus has been on national search assignments for senior leaders and other key executives within the financial services, professional services and real estate industries. He
