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TSI Group Harnesses Wisnio’s AI Powered Talent Assessment
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the executive search industry, Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. has integrated Wisnio’s advanced, AI-driven assessment tools into its search process. “The merger of Wisnio with Assessio, a global leader in psychometric evaluation, further enhances our ability to match top-tier executive talent with leading organizations across Canada and
ZRG Acquires NextCap Search
ZRG has acquired NextCap Search, a boutique executive search firm with deep experience placing senior talent in investment banking and financial services. Financial details of the deal were not released. The move adds further depth to ZRG’s financial services practice at a time when firms are under increasing pressure to compete for proven leadership and revenue generators
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 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
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?
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,
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader of North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has named Lee Martin as managing director and practice leader of the north division within its construction and real estate practice. In this expanded leadership role, he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s commercial real estate, building construction, and construction technology practices across the northern United States, further advancing KBIC’s integrated
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
June Hiring Cools While Unemployment Holds at 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 57,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, changed little in June. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs. The
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
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
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
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
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
