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Power Shift: How Employer Control and Employee Expectations Are Shaping the Future of Work
Employees’ needs can feel like a moving target, changing with new trends, technologies, and values. But in the past year, companies have made tough decisions—mandating office returns, flattening management layers, tightening salary increases—all in the name of stability and growth. The push and pull of power between employer control and employee expectations is rewriting common
The Wilderness Land Trust Taps BoardWalk Consulting to Find New Leader
The Wilderness Land Trust has retained executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior director Crystal Stephens and senior associate Terri Kohan are leading the assignment. The ideal candidate will join a mission-driven organization with deep roots and proven impact, leading strategic initiatives that balance conservation urgency with practical partnership development. The role
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.
How Job Seekers Can Assess Company Culture
When job hunting, finding the perfect role goes beyond a company’s reputation or the allure of a job title. One critical factor that often takes precedence is the company culture. The culture of a company can significantly impact your job satisfaction, professional growth, and overall well-being, according to a new report from Protis Global. So,
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for the Noble Foundation
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by The Noble Foundation to begin searching for a new president. The Noble Foundation's current president, Michael A. Cawley, announced that he plans to retire after 20 years of service to Oklahoma's largest private foundation. The Noble Foundation is a plant science research institute which promotes the
Nosal Partners Names Managing Partner
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has promoted Paula Elmore to managing partner and consumer, retail & hospitality practice leader. Working closely with her global counterparts, Ms. Elmore will drive the firm’s strategy for and development of the consumer, retail & hospitality practice across North America. Based in Nosal Partners’ San Francisco headquarters, she joined the
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands Financial Services Team
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has added Lisa Baird as managing director and Kathy Krone as executive director to the firm’s financial services team. Ms. Baird will be based in Stamford, Conn, and Ms. Krone will be based in New York. Both will focus primarily on senior executive search and assessment
Manpower Adds Leadership to Advisory Board
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has announced the appointments of William Downe, president and CEO of BMO Financial Group, and Patricia Hemingway Hall, president and CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, to its board of directors “Bill and Patricia both bring with them tremendous knowledge and experience and both possess true leadership qualities,” said
MRI China Taps New Country Manager in Singapore
Executive search company MRI China Holdings has named BL Seah as country manager for Singapore. Ms. Seah was formerly director of industrial, healthcare and consumer practices at Hudson Singapore. “I am delighted to welcome BL Seah to our group and management team. She shares our values and brings experience and leadership to our organization which
PeopleAnswers Signs Two-Year Deal with Pinnacle
PeopleAnswers and The Pinnacle Family of Companies, an international real estate management firm, have inked a two-year software licensing agreement. Pinnacle will use the PeopleAnswers HR solution to prescreen, assess and select candidates for all positions including business managers, leasing consultants, maintenance supervisors and corporate positions. “With a company of Pinnacle's size, over 150,000 multifamily
Andrew Garner Retires From Norman Broadbent
Andrew Garner has informed Norman Broadbent of his retirement from the board of the company and its subsidiaries. To facilitate an orderly transition, he will step down from his position of group chief executive but will maintain a position on the board until the company’s forthcoming annual general meeting in May. Mr. Garner will continue
B.E. Smith Completes Search for UHC
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has placed Mike Hebrank as the new vice president and CIO of the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) in Oak Brook, IL. “UHC needed an executive with proven track record for achieving optimum IT operations within the healthcare setting,” said Rich Miller, senior vice president of talent strategies for B. E.
Job Center Launched for Marketing Professionals
Onward Search has launched a Career Center built specifically for digital marketing professionals. The Onward Search Career Center, which can be found at www.onwardsearch.com/careers, offers customized job search advice and career guidance to professionals ranging from SEOs and web designers to mobile application developers and social media practitioners. “Job seekers in these fields want job
HR Association Appoints Executive Committee Members
The National Human Resources Association has announced the interim appointment of several executive committee members. Jamie Daerda is the vice president of affiliate development and support; she is the director of HR for Esse Health. Brad Eddy becomes vice president of membership growth & retention; his HR background includes benefits & payroll administration, employment law,
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Cameo
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has announced that its subsidiary Diamond Staffing Services, Inc., has acquired substantially all the assets of Cameo Personnel Systems, Inc., a provider of temporary and permanent employment staffing services. Cameo provides its services to clients in light industrial businesses through offices located
Glasford International Reports Rise in Cross-Border Activity
Gross revenue from cross-border recruiting activities increased by 67 percent last year at Glasford International, a global collaboration of independent search firms. Active sectors included industrial manufacturing & construction in emerging markets and a surge in technology, banking & investments in established capital markets. “I am delighted to see how Glasford International has developed from
Inside Edge Legal Adds to Chicago Office
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Tasha Brown as a managing director in Chicago. “We are delighted to have Tasha join the IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “We continue to see the demand for substantive project attorneys grow
Work&Partners Completes Assignment for FTI Consulting
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Ronald M. Evans as managing director of the transaction advisory services practice at FTI Consulting. Jon R. Work led the search. Mr. Evans was formerly a director, transaction services at KPMG, LLP. FTI specializes in corporate financial consulting and offers a wide range of services to corporations and to
HireRight Releases Criminal Search Tool
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has released Widescreen Plus, a U.S. national criminal search covering hundreds of millions of records from multiple public record data repositories. Widescreen Plus is offered as a supplemental search to other HireRight criminal background searches, and it examines records from a combination of repositories, including county
Kronos Selected by Grady Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by Grady Health System to help manage its workforce. Brian Graves, global practice leader of healthcare at Kronos, said: “A fundamental shift is taking place in healthcare today and it’s all about technology that is easy to use. We’re leveraging advances in consumer technology to make our workforce management solutions
Tatum Strengthens New York Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Don Alvarez in the New York practice as managing partner and John Gramer as the national managing partner of Tatum Talent, Tatum's executive search practice. Mr. Alvarez will be leading a team of professionals assisting clients with addressing strategic, financial and operational challenges, such as IPO readiness, managing
Dowd Associates Places CFO at the Food Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Susan Kolar as senior vice president and chief financial officer of The Food Network, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. Kolar is the former EVP and chief administrative officer of Sesame Workshop. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
Executive Job Creation Remains Steady
Executive job creation remains positive as recruiter confidence comes off recent highs and companies indicate plans to cautiously expand leadership teams in the coming six months, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). Recruiter confidence has retreated from its recent highs, as ExecuNet's February survey of 183 executive recruiters found 53 percent
RSA Interims Appoints New Director
RSA Interims has named Perry Evans as its new director. Mr. Evans joined RSA in 2006 and comes to this role after four successful years within the RSA Interims team. He has over 20 years of international recruitment experience, covering senior level executive search, contingency recruitment and interim management. “We are truly delighted that Perry
Pinstripe Healthcare Adds Former Manpower Marketing Director
Pinstripe Healthcare, a division of leading human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) specialist Pinstripe, Inc., has named Kristen Wright director of marketing. In this role she will be responsible for enhancing Pinstripe Healthcare's brand and broadening its reputation as a thought leader on talent acquisition and human resources in the healthcare market. “Kristen has
Management Consulting Group Appoints Head of Financial Services Practice
Management Consulting Group PLC, an international professional services firm, has appointed Allen K. Merrill to lead Kurt Salmon's global financial services practice. Mr. Salmon is expanding its financial services practice to meet growing demand from clients in this sector. Based in New York, he will work to accelerate the growth of this practice, particularly in
Caldwell Partners Posts 62 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 second quarter revenues of $8.8 million, up 67 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 62 percent of the second quarter total due to an increase in the number of U.S. partners and their increasing individual contributions to revenue.
3P Consultants Places CEO at DFPCL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Anand Sundaram as chief executive officer of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL). Mr. Sundaram formerly served as executive director and chief operating officer of Marketcity Resources (Phoenix Mills). Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation is India’s leading producer of industrial chemicals. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd,
StepStone Solutions Enhances MrTedTalentLink
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced the release of Version 11 of its SaaS-based, enterprise-level talent acquisition solution, MrTedTalentLink. Enhancements are aimed at providing customers with a wider range of self service capabilities on their career sites. In addition, new web services have been added to MrTedTalentLink's expanding API
TalentRooster Releases Video Resume Service
TalentRooster, a video resume service, has announced a new video resume kiosk solution for employers nationwide. TalentRooster connects employers and job seekers through searchable video resumes and digital video profiles. “Everyone is familiar with application kiosks in retailers like Target and Walmart,” said David DeCapua, CEO and president of TalentRooster. “We're taking that idea and
Gilbert Tweed Names Managing Director in Boston
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has named Jim Myhre as managing director in its Boston office. For the past eight years, Mr. Myhre has served as vice president of the Cassie-Shipherd Group, a retained executive search firm specializing in the medical device/healthcare sector. He has placed over 30 top executives including CEO, CFO, VP
HighTech Partners Adds Partner in London
Hightech Partners – ITP, a European search and management consulting firm, has added Bruce King as an international partner and vice president based in London. Mr. King has over 30 years of professional experience in European and global executive human resources roles in the technology industry. At Hightech Partners he will focus on recruiting and
Pedersen & Partners Grows KIEV Office
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Tatyana Shulga as a senior consultant in Kiev. In her new role, Ms. Shulga will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. Ms. Shulga has been working in the recruitment industry in Ukraine since 2004. She
Spectrum Search Partners Places EVP Sales Marketing at Heska Corp.
Denver-based executive search firm Spectrum Search Partners has placed Joe Aperfine as executive vice president of sales and marketing at Heska Corporation. The search was led by Spectrum's senior leadership team, including Kevin Hahn, Tom Shahnazarian and Jay Lane. Mr. Aperfine joins Heska from Banfield The Pet Hospital, a veterinary practice owner with over 780
Career Blazers Changes Name to Global Employment Solutions
Career Blazers, a professional staffing services firm founded in New York, NY in 1949, has changed its name to Global Employment Solutions. Global Employment acquired the Career Blazers business four years ago, but continued to operate under the Career Blazers name in order to fully leverage its brand and 62-year reputation for delivering exemplary service
