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The Leadership Growth Paradox: Why Leaders Leave
Across global markets, leadership careers are unfolding against a backdrop of unprecedented mobility and accelerating turnover. What once looked like steady, predictable progression has given way to a fluid environment where ambition outpaces the structures meant to contain it. The landscape of leadership tenure has fundamentally shifted across all major economies, according to a recent
Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking Chief Brand and Experience Officer for the Houston Zoo
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by the Houston Zoo to lead in its search for a chief brand and experience officer (CBEO). This leader will help maximize earned revenue, increase brand awareness, and improve the guest experience to support the Zoo’s mission. As a prominent global leader in zoo-based conservation, the Zoo has
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 Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
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?
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
A Guide to Serving on a Search Committee
Search committees harness a range of perspectives to determine or advise on who will be placed in critical leadership roles. In offering their time, wisdom, and points of view during periods of change and transition, members of a search committee work together not only to fill a position but to build a bridge from one
Randstad Acquires SFN Group
Randstad has acquired SFN Group through a cash tender offer. As a result of the acquisition, Randstad doubles its presence in the U.S. and reinforcing its leading position in Canada. In North America, the combination will have revenues of $4.6 billion (pro forma, LTM March 31, 2011) of which 39 percent in professionals, 52 percent
Sockwell Partners Appoints New Director
Executive search firm Sockwell Partners has appointed Adam Elmore as a new director. Mr. Elmore has experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, public accounting, wealth management and utilities. Most recently, he served as managing director at Stroker, Jones & Associates. Sockwell Partners specializes in finding C-level executives and their direct
Angott Search Group Adds to Banking and Financial Services Practice
Angott Search Group has added Dawn Swinford as a search consultant in its banking and financial services practice. Mr. Swinford, a seasoned commercial and private banker, spent the last seven years at Regions Bank and Fifth Third Bank. “We are extremely excited to have someone of Dawn’s caliber join our team,” exclaimed Mark Angott. “Her
Trilogy Places Executive Director at Edsource
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Louis Freedberg as executive director of EdSource. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Most recently, Mr. Freedberg was the founding director and senior education reporter at California Watch, a pioneering nonprofit journalism venture. EdSource is a nonprofit research, policy, and communications
Adecco Acquires Drake Beam Morin
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has acquired U.S.-based Drake Beam Morin, Inc., a provider in the career transition and talent development services sector, for an enterprise value of EUR 149 million. The acquisition expands the global footprint of Lee Hecht Harrison beyond its main markets, the U.S. and France, into new geographies, and enhances its
Dice Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 50 percent from $29.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The acquisitions of Rigzone and WorldwideWorker contributed revenues of $4.2 million during the quarter. Net income for the quarter grew 110 percent to $7.7
SpenglerFox Launches SME Board Solutions Practice
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has launched a new ‘SME board solutions practice’ which provides support and training to directors and board members. The new practice will be lead by Jacques de Jager, an experienced and seasoned financial services professional with a track record of over 20 years in international banking. He will be supported by
IIC Partners Adds Philadelphia-Based Salveson Stetson Group
IIC Partners has added Philadelphia-based Salveson Stetson Group as its latest member, bringing the retained organization's total number of offices to 53 in 37 countries globally, and now six in the U.S. Salveson Stetson Group, established in 1996 by John Salveson and Sally Stetson, has managed searches for leading organizations including major corporations, smaller privately-held
DHR Acquires MAC & Associates
DHR International has acquired MAC & Associates, Inc., one of the leading executive search firms in Dallas/Fort Worth. The firm is highly regarded for its expertise in the venture capital & private equity, public accounting, and management consulting spaces. John McSpadden, Founder and CEO of MAC & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the
MJS Executive Search Places Marketing Exec at Peer 1 Hosting
MJS Executive Search has recruited Steven Patti as chief marketing officer at PEER 1 Hosting. Mr. Patti most recently was the VP of marketing and business development at the Generations Federal Credit Union in San Antonio. PEER 1 Hosting is one of the world’s leading IT hosting providers. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained
Monster Worldwide Posts 25 Percent Revenue Jump
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $269.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared with $214.9 million in the comparable quarter of 20010, a 25 percent decline. Careers-North America revenue was $123 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to $97 million in the second quarter 2010. Careers-International revenue grew 31
Objective Paradigm Expands Team
Objective Paradigm, Inc. (OP), a Chicago-based recruiting and executive search firm, has added Tom Rezk to serve as business development manager. Through the RPO group, Objective Paradigm sources, screens, qualifies and interviews candidates on behalf of clients. As such, they help improve time-to-fill, increase the quality of the hire, and provide the client with relative
Nosal Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has appointed Baillie Parker as a partner based in the firm’s San Francisco office. He will conduct senior-level executive search assignments within internet and new media industries. Prior to joining Nosal Partners, Mr. Parker was partner with Converge Executive Search, during which time he completed a range of executive assignments
Martin Partners Completes Search for KemperSports
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Barrett Eiselman as vice president of operations at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Eiselman was the senior vice president, operations at Troon Golf Corporation. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Bullhorn Launches Free Social Recruiting Platform for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has made its Bullhorn Reach Personal Edition available for free. Bullhorn Reach is a social recruiting platform that makes it easy for recruiters and HR managers to quickly sift through social media behavioral data to find and connect with qualified candidates. It
SFN Group Posts Second Quarter Revenue Decrease
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $512 million, a decline from revenues of $514 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income $8.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $2.7 million, or $0.05 per share, in the prior year. SFN Group president
Tatum Adds to New England Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Jennifer L. Morales to its New England practice as managing partner. She will be responsible for leading Tatum's business and strategic development initiatives in the region and addressing clients' strategic and operational challenges focusing primarily on private equity, healthcare, financial services and technology. Ms. Morales was previously assistant
Kenexa Acquires the Ashbourne Group
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has acquired The Ashbourne Group, a supplier of HR and occupational psychology services to businesses in the U.K. and Ireland for almost 20 years. Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. The Ashbourne Group is recognized for its intense focus on the
Atrium Staffing Appoints President in California
Atrium Staffing, a woman-owned staffing firm, has named Paul Cenni as the president for Atrium Staffing of California. Under Mr. Cenni’s leadership, Atrium will focus on recruiting for technology, finance & accounting, and administrative positions using Atrium's applicant-centric approach to find the best matches for its clients and applicants. Mr. Cenni brings decades of business
Social Recruiting on the Rise
Jobvite, a recruiting platform for the social web, has announced the findings of its annual Social Recruiting Survey and introduced the Jobvite Index which tracks actual social recruiting results. This new data reveals that social recruiting continues rapid growth among U.S. companies with 89 percent planning to recruit through social media this year, up from
Odgers Select Renamed Berwick Partners
Odgers Select, a division of Odgers Berndtson, has rebranded itself Berwick Partners. Berwick specializes in recruiting senior and middle management positions across the public and private sectors. Managing director of Berwick Partners, Richard Love, said: “This rebranding offers us the opportunity to underline our expertise in, and commitment to our core markets of focus: Senior
Worker Confidence Index Stagnant
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index slipped 0.3 points to 47.8 in July. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, showed little change from June. However, a noticeable decline was seen in economic optimism, with fewer workers expressing confidence in the strength of the economy
TheLadders Enhances Free Recruitment Solution
TheLadders.com, a recruitment solution for professional talent ($100K+), has enhanced the search functionality for users of “Passport,” a free recruitment solution that allows employers and recruiters to post job advertisements and connect with a pre-screened pipeline of professional level candidates. Passport recruiters can now proactively search for and invite the right candidates to follow them
hrQ Expands in San Francisco
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has appointed Cynthia Herr as vice president and managing director of the San Francisco Bay Area office. Ms. Herr joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since
Canon Recruiting Group Receives 3.5 Million in Funding
Canon Recruiting Group LLC has established a $3.5 million line of credit with Crestmark Bank of Michigan. The new credit facility will serve to expand the company's previous line of credit and to enhance its staffing and payroll capability to support our firm's very strong growth. Tim Grayem, president of Canon Recruiting Group, said: “We
RSA Appoints Managing Director in Switzerland
RSA, a global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, has named John Callagher as managing director of RSA Switzerland. Mr. Callagher comes to this role having recently served as global managing director of SpenglerFox, a globally networked executive search and human capital solutions firm that he co-founded in 2003 with fellow directors of
Taleo Records 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2011 revenues of $69.7 million, a 24 percent increase from $56.3 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a loss $8.1 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $1.4 million, or 4 cents
Online Labor Demand Down 217,000 in July
Online advertised vacancies were down 217,000 in July to 4,154,500, according to according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The July drop follows a decline of 100,000 in June after a basically flat period in April and May. The supply/demand rate stands at 3.22, indicating there were just over three unemployed
Clark Langdon Retained by French Private Equity Firm Creadev
Recruiting firm Clark Langdon Partners has been selected by Creadev, a leading French private equity firm, to conduct a CEO search for Voltalia. Clark Langdon, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level retained executive search. The firm operates from Monaco for clients primarily based in the U.S. within the
MyJobLinx Creates New Social Recruiting Solution
myJoblinx Inc. has introduced a social recruiting solution that enables Facebook's 750 million users to search, view, and apply for jobs on a company's Facebook fan page. While driving talent to employers, myJoblinx promotes company brands with multimedia and offers real-time analytics for measuring a business' recruiting efforts through its Facebook fan page and other
Herbert Mines Adds New Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has added Kevin Duffy as a managing director. Mr. Duffy has more than 20 years of search experience, most recently as a senior client partner at Korn Ferry International. Founded in 1978, Herbert Mines focuses exclusively senior-level search assignment in the retail, consumer products, fashion/apparel, e-commerce and
