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How to Embrace AI Before It’s Too Late
While artificial intelligence is exciting, its rapid growth is also raising concerns. Recently, the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, warned that “AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs – and spike unemployment to 10-20 percent in the next one to five years.” Likewise, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufmann recently cautioned the company’s employees and freelancers: “AI is
City Year Selects Shelli Herman and Associates to Lead SVP/Executive Director Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been retained by City Year to lead in its search for a senior vice president and executive director. The organization is seeking an innovative, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the senior on-site executive. The position offers the right candidate the chance to play a key role in
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
The Demand for Interim CFOs Soars
Leading organizations are recognizing the value of integrating highly skilled on-demand talent—independent consultants, executives, project managers, and subject matter experts—into their workforce. With 72.1 million American workers (43 percent of the U.S. labor force) and countless other professionals worldwide choosing to work independently on a project-by-project basis or in interim leadership engagements, companies that rely
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
Korn Ferry Names Managing Director in Seoul
Korn/Ferry International has named Sean Kim as office managing director of its Seoul office. He assumes the role from Jonathan Holmes, who has moved to the firm’s Dubai office to serve as managing director, Middle East. Mr. Kim joined Korn/Ferry in 2006 as client partner and was promoted to senior client partner in 2009. A
