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Funk Associates Fills President Roles for Florida International University, Coastal Carolina University, and University of St. Thomas – Houston
Funk Associates has recently completed presidential searches for Florida International University (FIU), Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and University of St. Thomas – Houston (UST). “These searches reflect the continued trust institutions place in our firm to identify visionary and mission-driven leaders,” said Bill Funk, founder and CEO of Funk Associates. “We are proud to have partnered with each of these
Transforming the Recruiter’s Role From Volume to Value
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. public companies have reduced their white-collar workforces by a collective 3.5 percent over the past three years, all while corporate profits have surged to record highs. One in five companies in the S&P 500 now operate with fewer employees than a decade ago, despite having significantly higher revenues. Executives
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,
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
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
Boyden Expands Atlanta Team
Boyden Global Executive Search has added Brian Clark as a managing director in its Atlanta office. With the addition of Mr. Clark, Boyden Atlanta has client capabilities in the U.S. Southeast in chemicals and plastics, biotechnology and general manufacturing. Mr. Clark has performed global C-suite and senior management assignments for clients such as Allied Signal/Honeywell,
DHR Places CEO at Stuart Dean, Co., Inc.
DHR International has recruited Mark Parrish as president and chief executive officer of Stuart Dean, Co., Inc. The search was led by David Hoffmann, chairman and CEO. Mr. Parrish joins Stuart Dean after serving as president and CEO of Deceuninck North America. "Mr. Parrish is a rare find and an outstanding executive that will do
TheLadders.com Launches ‘Mobile Inbox’
Online job service TheLadders.com has launched “Mobile Inbox,” a service that allows job seekers to connect with recruiters and hiring managers through their mobile phone. “As the online job market changes, and it becomes easier for job seekers to find and apply to job listings, recruiters are seeing an influx of applications creating what is
Cook Associates Places CFO at Wellmark
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed David Brown as CFO and treasurer of Wellmark, Inc., a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. Mr. Brown joins Wellmark from Capital One Financial Corp., where he served most recently as CFO – Domestic Credit Card. The search was led by Kevin Parker, managing director and head
IIC Partners Names Global Sector Leader
IIC Partners has appointed Todd Hohauser as the new global leader of its industrial practice group. Mr. Hohauser, president and COO of Harvey Hohauser & Associates in Detroit, has more than 12 years experience in retained executive search in the industrial and technology sectors across Fortune 100 internationals, middle market and privately held corporations. IIC
Kenexa Posts 59 Percent revenue Jump
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $63 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, a 59 percent increase from revenues of $39.7 million a year ago. The revenue gain was largely due to the acquisition of Salary.com. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders,
PeopleMatter Secures $7.2 Million in Financing
PeopleMatter, a talent management provider for the service industry, has secured $7.2 Million in Series B funding. The round was led by Noro-Moseley Partners, with participation from previous investors C& B Capital, Intersouth Partners, and Harbert Ventures. “We've done extensive market research on the talent management industry. PeopleMatter's unconventional platform integrating the consumer, employee, and
Cook Associates Places CFO At Wellmark
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed David Brown as CFO and treasurer of Wellmark, Inc., a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. Mr. Brown joins Wellmark from Capital One Financial Corp., where he served most recently as CFO – Domestic Credit Card. The search was led by Kevin Parker, managing director and head
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has appointed Gary Weihs as a managing director. Based in Iowa, Mr. Weihs will serve clients throughout North America and internationally. He joins Kincannon & Reed from Proliant Dairy, a division of Laurisden Group, where he most recently served as CEO. Prior to that, he was COO of RDO Equipment, which owns
ManpowerGroup Records 24 Percent Revenue Rise
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, a increase of 24 percent from $4.1 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $35.7 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $2.8 million, or four cents per diluted share, a year
Bernard Hodes Groups Partners with HRK
Bernard Hodes Group, a provider of integrated talent solutions, has announced that HRK, S.A. has joined the Hodes Global Network. HRK is a specialist in strategy development and implementation of integrated recruitment marketing campaigns, and has worked with large global brands such as Kraft Foods, Reckitt Benckiser and Leroy Merlin. “The addition of HRK strengthens
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
