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Prestige Scientific Names VP of Executive Search
Prestige Scientific, an executive search firm serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, recently added Jennifer Price as vice president of executive search. “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Price to the Prestige Scientific team,” said Stephen Provost, managing director and co-founder at Prestige Scientific. “Jennifer’s leadership, deep functional expertise, and strong relationship-driven mindset make her an exceptional
Harvey Nash Appoints CEO
Global recruitment firm Harvey Nash has named Simon Crichton as CEO. “Simon’s appointment represents a natural evolution in our leadership structure as we enter an exciting new phase of growth,” said Bev White, who will transition from CEO to executive chair of Nash Squared, overseeing both Harvey Nash and Crimson businesses. “His proven track record of driving
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Egon Zehnder Appoints New CEO
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has appointed Francesco Buquicchio as its new CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Edilson Camara, following a strategic leadership transition and succession planning process. Mr. Buquicchio will be the seventh person to serve as CEO in Egon Zehnder’s 60-year history. The process to appoint a new CEO was headed by chair Michael
Pinton Forrest and Madden Completes Search for Vancity Credit Union
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden has placed Linda Morris as the new senior vice president of marketing and communications of Vancity Credit Union. Vancity Credit Union is based out of Vancouver. Founded in 1992, Pinton Forrest and Madden is a Canadian-based executive search that focuses on assignments for the private, public and not-for-profit
Execuzen Chooses Bond Vantage
Finance-focused executive search firm Execuzen has announced it will deploy Bond Vantage, the recently-launched executive search software for executive search companies, encompassing both global firms and boutique talent sourcing teams. Bond Vantage is the latest software innovation by Bond International Software, the global provider of recruitment and human capital management software and services. Execuzen specializes
SuccessFactors Launches Enhanced Business Execution Solutions for Small Businesses
SuccessFactors, Inc. has launched a new, bundled Business Execution (BizX) solution designed specifically for the needs of small businesses. The new enhanced Professional Edition offering gives small businesses tools optimized to their needs to help manage the entire employee life cycle, hire the best people, keep them on track, develop their skills, and proactively manage
B.E. Smith Adds Physician Advisor
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Ronald L. Hirsch, M.D., as physician advisor for the firm's case management consulting services. Dr. Hirsch is a nationally recognized expert in medical case management and an internal medicine specialist with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry. He will advise B. E. Smith
Amrop Knightsbridge to Lead CEO Search for the Law Society
Executive search firm Amrop Knightsbridge has been selected by The Law Society to assist in the recruitment of a new chief executive. Current CEO of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Malcolm Heins, has announced his intention to retire. The Law Society regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario in the public interest. The Law Society
Hays Launches Insurance Practice in Japan
Global recruitment company Hays plc has launched its insurance specialization in Japan, responding to rising local demand for insurance professionals. Hays Insurance recruits across general, commercial, life and workers compensation, and operates in the sales, actuarial, technical, compliance and administration fields. Christine Wright, managing director of Hays in Japan, said: “Tokyo's insurance sector has experienced
IQNavigator and Allegis Group Services Announce European Partnership
IQNavigator Inc. and Allegis Group Services (AGS) have formed a new partnership for AGS’s Managed Services Provider (MSP) customers in Europe. Through the alliance, Allegis and IQNavigator will offer European companies an integrated and complete solution that addresses all of their contingent workforce management needs. “IQNavigator renewed our US partnership with AGS in early 2010,
WorkPlacedDiversity.com Creates Job Search Network for Mobile Devices
WorkplaceDiversity.com, a job board for diversity talent, has launched its job search network for mobile devices, enabling its 225,000 candidates to search for jobs on the go. “With the increasing amount of people browsing the Internet on their phones rather than on their home or work computers, this was the next logical step in catering
CTPartners Grows CFO Practice
Executive recruiting firm CTPartners has added Kevin Ford as a partner in its CFO practice. Mr. Ford’s practice will also focus on industrial and consumer searches. He is based in Chicago. His expertise in the finance function complements his industry specialization in global manufacturing, allowing him to place senior executives in key roles based worldwide
Leaders Trust International Adds To Paris Office
Executive search firm Leaders Trust International has added Christophe Hinous in Paris as a consultant. Mr. Hinous was previously a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International. Leaders Trust focuses on searches with the following areas: banking, financial services & insurance, board directors, consumer, retail & luxury goods, industrial, manufacturing, energy & utilities, life sciences, and
Lonergan Partners Places HR Exec at InfoBlox
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Rebecca Guerra as vice president of human resources at Infoblox. The search was led by Mark Lonergan. Ms. Guerra was most recently VP of HR at Extreme Networks. “It was a joy to recruit someone of Rebecca’s stature and experience to our long-term client Infoblox. Rebecca is a
Dice Names Managing Directors, Energy
Dice Holdings, Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, has named John Benson, managing director, energy, which includes Rigzone and WorldwideWorker. Mr. Benson has been with the company since the acquisition of eFinancialCareers in 2006. Mr. Benson founded the eFinancialCareers business in 2000 and oversaw its successful international expansion; today eFinancialCareers serves
Saba Releases Social Learning Tool
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the general availability of Saba Social Learning. Saba Social Learning helps employees, partners and customers better connect, collaborate and learn in a versatile and social environment, often referred to as 'informal learning.' In addition to the general availability, Saba is also providing a free,
Premier Recruitment Group Grows Washington, D.C. Office
Premier Recruitment Group has added Troy D. Williams as director of talent solutions for the Washington, D.C., metro area. Mr. Williams brings 20 years of business experience including 13 years in talent acquisition and solutions within the D.C. metro area. His background includes leading staffing initiatives for both commercial and governmental clients including partnering efforts
Cook Associates Adds to Chicago and Boston Offices
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has named Karlis Antons as a director and head of research and Jeff Harvey as a director in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. Antons previously spent several years with DHR International, where he served most recently as a senior associate in the firm’s Toronto office. Mr. Harvey, who will focus
BCA Places HR Exec at Ventura Foods
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Edward Rodriguez as field vice president of human resources at Ventura Foods. Mr. Rodriguez will oversee all human capital leadership for the field organization. Prior to joining Ventura Foods, he held numerous senior executive global HR positions with PepsiCo. BCA’s chief operating officer, SVP recruitment, Joe Gonzalez, led the search.
CareerBliss Creates Online Community for Job Seekers
CareerBliss, an online career community, has launched CareerBliss Company Q&A, an online community where job candidates can ask questions and receive uncensored answers about a potential employer directly from a current employee. With more than 11,000 questions and answers, Company Q&A engages both job candidates and employees in real discussions about topics such as, salary,
Jeitosa Group Inks Alliance with the Nielson Group
Jeitosa Group International and The Nielson Group have entered into a strategic alliance to deliver a new suite of talent assessment and survey solutions to Jeitosa's clients as an integrated part of their global HR strategy and deployment services. Nielson’s offerings cover organizational needs ranging from pre-employment screening, job matching, manager relationships and team building
Taleo Acquires JobPartners
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has acquired Jobpartners for approximately $38 million. The acquisition expands Taleo's ability to serve customers based in Europe and doubles its customer base in the region. Jobpartners’ cloud-based solutions help organizations attract, connect, develop and retain people. The company provides talent management solutions to global giants
Harvey Nash Appoints Talent Director
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has appointed Margot Katz to lead its talent, recruitment and leadership development strategy. Ms. Katz’s 25 year career in talent management includes serving as group HR director for an international pharmaceutical company as well roles in strategic HR consulting and board-level executive coaching. In her new role,
Digby Morgan Adds Two New Recruiters
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has added Rebecca Corben and Lucy Caird to its staff. Ms. Corben previously worked at Venn Group both in a business development role and as the manager of the interim HR team. At Digby Morgan she will focus on recruiting mid to senior level
Spencer Stuart Assists Save the Children in CEO Search
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Carolyn Miles as the new president and chief executive officer of Save the Children. Ms. Miles, currently the chief operating officer for the agency, will be the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 80-year history. Save the Children is based out of Westport, Conn. Spencer
Jobs2Web and Avature Partner
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, and Avature have announced their partnership and integration that allows interoperability between the Jobs2web's Recruitment Marketing Platform (RMP) and Avature's CRM Web 2.0 solution. Clients using the Jobs2web platform will be able to automatically move candidates from the Jobs2web Talent Community into Avature's CRM Web 2.0. Combined through
Work&Partners Completes Search for Capgemini
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Michael Leyva as the vice president of core banking for the financial services global business unit of Capgemini. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Mr. Leyva was formerly the global head financial consulting and systems integration, partner at Infosys. Capgemini are providers of systems integration and consulting
Clark Langdon Opens New Office Adds Staff
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has announced the opening of a new office in Monte Carlo and the addition of two new staff members. The firm has hired Caroline Frisenberg as its director of search and Candida Stille-Humphreys as the firm’s new executive coordinator. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years
Korn Ferry Adds to Middle East Team
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jonathan R. Holmes as managing director, Middle East. Mr. Holmes' executive search career with Korn/Ferry spans over 18 years and five countries, where he has undertaken general management searches across a range of geographies and industries, including industrial, consumer and healthcare. He first joined Korn/Ferry in London before moving to Moscow
Atrium Staffing Adds San Francisco Presence
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has opened its newest office in San Francisco. The expansion to the West Coast marks Atrium's eighth office location and first branch outside the Northeast. “Qualified candidates need more than a great resume to get noticed by discerning employers. Going above and beyond for our clients and associates is
TriNet Group Restructures HR Consulting Practice
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services, has announced the reformation of the field operations organization to enhance the customer support TriNet provides its 5,000 clients. The company’s human capital consulting team will now report to Patrick Villella, a newly appointed vice president who will further represent clients’ interests at the executive
Work&partners Completes Search For Capgemini
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Gil Brodnitz as vice president North America for the financial services IT strategy/transformation practice of Capgemini. Mr. Brodnitz was formerly the managing director and founder of Groundswell Strategies, LLC. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration and consulting services within the financial,
IIC Partners Appoints Global Leader Consumer Practice Group
IIC Partners has appointed Jean-Marc Danton as the new global leader of its consumer and retail practice group. Mr. Danton has more than 22 years’ experience in this sector. IIC Partners board director, Scott Doupe, said: “I am delighted Jean-Marc has accepted this important leadership role within our organization and I have no doubt his
Dowd Associates Expands Staff
Dowd Associates Executive Search has added Jim Downing as director of executive search. Mr. Downing’s experience includes leadership roles at Alden Executive Search and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
