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Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly to 4.1 Percent
Employment rose by 147,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment dropped to 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Job gains occurred in state government and healthcare. Federal government continued to lose jobs. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little over the month. Both the unemployment rate, at
Resource Management Group Assists Belk with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of Vince Phelan as executive vice president and CFO of Belk. Kevin Cooke, Jonathan Gould, and Lauren LaPolice led the assignment. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Belk leadership team Shaina Hall CHRO and Don Hendricks CEO for the
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.
CEO Transitions Decline in 2023
In 2023, the number of S&P 1500 transitions declined from 2022 and have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to findings from Spencer Stuart’s CEO Transitions report. Transitions among the large-cap S&P 500 companies had been on track for a “normal” year of transitions but ultimately were lower than pre-pandemic averages, weighed down by
IIC Partners’ Palson Consulting Re-Opens in Japan
IIC Partners has announced that Palson Consulting Co. has re-opened its office Japan. Palson’s president Koichi Sakamoto said aftershocks were still common in the city and travel was challenging, with some journeys taking four times longer than usual. However, despite some power cuts, Tokyo’s communications infrastructure was returning to normal. “Many Japanese companies have been
Peopleclick Authoria Purchases Acquire Solutions
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has purchased Aquire Solutions, Inc., a global leader in workforce planning and analytics solutions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This transaction unites a company offering an integrated talent management suite with new workforce planning and analytics solutions available in the market. “With
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Reaches Highest Level Since 2008
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to its highest level since January 2008, reaching 109.5 points, a 5.2 point gain over last month and a 65.4 point gain over March 2009. “It is heartening to see sustained hiring activity over the past few months,” said Jay Martin, COO, JobSerf. “There
Spencer Stuart To Lead Ceo Search For Breeder’s Cup
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by The Breeder's Cup to lead the search for the new chief executive officer. The new recruit will replace Greg Avioli, who resigned earlier this month to manage Frank Stronach's racetracks. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
The Jacobson Group Partners with ejsSearch
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has partnered with ejsSearch, a London-based firm focused on executive-level assignments in the U.K., Europe, and internationally. ejsSearch is a boutique firm specializing in the insurance industry. “This relationship not only expands the breadth of our network beyond
Crist|Kolder to Lead CFO Search for the Toro Company
Executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates has been retained by The Toro Company to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Steve Wolfe, the current vice president of finance and CFO, plans to retire after 27 years with the company. The Toro Company is a worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance
Diversified Search Adds Managing Director in Philadelphia
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Daniel W. Hobbs as managing director located in its Philadelphia office. Mr. Hobbs joins Diversified from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a client partner within the global industrial practice working extensively with C-suite executives and board members at prominent industrial products and services companies. “Dan's executive search experience and
Heidrick & Struggles Names Global Managing Director
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Dave Winston as global managing partner of the firm's aerospace, defense and aviation practice. Mr. Winston, who joined Heidrick & Struggles in 2005 with the acquisition of Highland Partners, will also lead the firm's Dallas office as partner-in-charge. "I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to
HRsmart and VMN+ Form Alliance
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened a new division via a new venture with VMN+, headquartered in Argentina. The partnership will provide companies a professional and high quality choice in the international IT outsourcing market. With a track record spanning all around the globe and over 200 employees, VMN+'s offerings will
Impact Executives Opens in Sweden
Impact Executives, a global interim manager provider, has opened a new office in Sweden. The new business, part of Alumni, an executive search and leadership services organization in Sweden, marries Impact Executives' unique international skills in interim management with Alumni's 20 years' executive search experience. The new business will be headed up by Karin Laurell
ABR Creates New Search Tool
ABR Employment Services (ABR) has launched ABR JobConnect, a free online career resource that guides and supports job seekers throughout all stages of the job search process. ABR JobConnect includes a resume builder, resume review services, access to over 1,000 aggregate job boards, a career library, training videos, job assessment tools and information on continuing
Crowe-Innes & Associates and the Bedford Group Fill Post for Hewlett-Packard
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC in partnership with The Bedford Group has placed Ken Won at Hewlett-Packard as director, product marketing, server automation. Mr. Won will be responsible for leading product marketing for HP’s business service automation family of software products. Crowe-Innes & Associates was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology,
Neumann International Announces Promotions
Neumann International has promoted five individuals to partner, including Andrea Corsi – Rome/Milan offices; Helen Senne and Joachim Leuck – Düsseldorf office; Zbignew Plaza – Warsaw/CE Region; Carlos Recarte O’Ryan – Madrid office and LatAm Region. Neumann International also welcomes a new member of the team, Maxim CHOUVAEV, joining the Moscow office as partner. Neumann
Caldwell Partners to Fill Board Seats for LipoScience
LipoScience, Inc. has retained executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. to find new members for its board of directors. LipoScience is a diagnostic company that is advancing patient care by developing high value proprietary blood tests using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides human capital services to its
Korn Ferry Adds to Hong Kong Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Andrew Warneck as managing principal to lead its Leadership and Talent Consulting (LTC) business in Hong Kong. He will focus on strengthening the LTC business with an emphasis on regional clients and the financial services sector. Mr. Warneck spent the last 15 years in banking as a senior human resource and
Preston | Reffett Selected by Fluor Federal Services
Fluor Federal Services has retained the public sector & acquisition practice of Preston | Reffett, LLC to assist them in conducting searches for candidates for positions in support of their Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP IV) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. “We are pleased to be selected by Fluor to assist them with
Beyond.com Extends Agreement with eQuest
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has expanded its agreement with job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, by agreeing to fully underwrite all job distribution fees for eQuest customers who post jobs to the Beyond.com Network. Through this alliance, Beyond.com will introduce its services to a wider customer base. “Based
Accenture Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Accenture/(NYSE:CAN) has posted fiscal 2011 net revenues of $6.05 billion, an increase of 17 percent over the same period last year and exceeding the company's guided range of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion. Diluted earnings per share were $0.75, an increase of $0.15, or 25 percent, over the same period last year. “We are very
Towers Watson Launches New iPad App
Towers Watson, a global professional services company, has launched TWGlobal50, a searchable application for the iPad. The free app is designed to provide human resource and benefit professionals with instant access to critical human capital data from around the globe. “With so many professionals on the road these days, the need for instant access to
CTPartners Posts 53 Percent Revenue Gain
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) has posted 2010 year end net revenue of $113.7 million, a 53.9 percent increase from $73.9 million in 2009. There were 1,103 confirmed searches in 2010, a 65 percent increase compared to 2009. Productivity, defined as revenue per consultant, increased to $1.3 million, compared to $1 million the prior year. Net
Harvey Nash Opens in Vietnam
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has opened a new office in Vietnam. The new division will be managed by Tam Truong Hong, senior vice president of recruitment, and Angela Lam, vice president of business development. Harvey Nash's global professional recruitment business will provide recruitment services for the financial services, technology and media,
DHR Places SVP Merchandising at Family Stores
DHR International has placed Paul White as senior vice president of merchandising, softlines for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Executive vice presidents Julia Eakes and Bob Marchant led the search. “Creating an exciting offering of discretionary merchandise to complement our growing consumable assortment is the cornerstone to being a compelling place to shop for our customers,”
Pinstripe Partners with Montage Talent
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has partnered with Montage Talent, a provider of video interviewing solutions. Formerly known as Expressume, Montage will provide a full-service enterprise video platform and support for Pinstripe’s HR and recruiting needs. “We selected Montage as our business partner because of their enviable leadership team,
reed.co.uk Launches Job Sharing Tool Via Twitter and LinkedIn
U.K. job board reed.co.uk has launched a new job sharing feature to promote vacancies via Twitter and LinkedIn. The new service, which is being offered free to all recruiters advertising their vacancies on reed.co.uk, gives the option to share vacancies and jobs via the two social networking platforms. Mark Rhodes, head of marketing for reed.co.uk,
IRC Adds Argentina-Based Oxford Partners
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Argentina-based Oxford Partners as its newest member firm. “Oxford Partners fits really well with IRC’s global executive search boutique focus,” says Sylvia MacArthur, president of the executive board of IRC. Oxford Partners is a boutique executive search firm that focuses on upper executive-level management positions. It is
Financial Recruiter Allemby Hunt Elects Non-Executive Chairman
Financial recruiter Allemby Hunt has elected Martin Guntrip as its non-executive chairman. Mr. Guntrip is the club secretary of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. “Martin will be working very closely with us to develop the corporate structure of the company and work on our continuing growth,” said Alastair Johnstone, CEO. “Martin has many years
Wurster Partners Places CEO at Greektown Superholdings
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has recruited Michael Puggi as chief executive officer of Greektown Superholdings, Inc. During his career of over 30 years, Mr. Puggi has opened six gaming properties. In 2007 he joined Herbst Gaming, Inc. (HGI) as regional vice president where he managed seven of the company's 15 casinos. Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Walden University Expands HR Offerings
Walden University has introduced an online M.S. in human resource management degree program and is adding a human resource management specialization to the Ph.D. in management program. The new master's degree program gives students the opportunity to gain the skills and practical learning experience they need to further their career in human resources, whether they
Monster Unveils Job Hunting iPad App
Monster has launched an iPad app for job hunting available for free and downloaded via the Apple App Store. The app uses Monster's search technology to match job seeker's skills and experience to the right opportunities. The app exploits the best of the Apple iPad's capabilities, making full use of the large display and touch
Stanton Chase Adds to London Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added David Burland to its London office as a principal consultant and head of its financial services practice. Mr. Burland has worked in executive search since 1998, with a number of global financial services search firms. Initially as part of the global equities practice at Armstrong International and
CrossMatch Talent Solutions Created by OneHundredX
OneHundredX has created CrossMatch Talent Solutions with Greg Barnes serving as its president and founder. CrossMatch Talent Solutions was established to provide retained executive search, interim executive management and talent solutions consulting services exclusively to the global faith-based non-profit sector. Mr. Barnes comes to CrossMatch Talent Solutions with 25 years of experience in the area
