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RSR Partners Selected by US Squash for CEO Search
US Squash has selected Greenwich, Conn.-based RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO. “I’m honored to share that US Squash has selected RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO,” RSR CEO Brett Stephens said in a LinkedIn post. “Over my career, I have led numerous CEO searches, but this
HTP Group Adds Partner in Lisbon
HTP Group has added Pedro Branco to the partnership team in Lisbon. “Pedro embodies the combination of executive search expertise, academic depth, and leadership development vision that perfectly fits our mission,” said Ineke Arts and Raffaele Jacovelli, managing directors of HTP Group. “His passion for helping executives and organizations embrace transformation with resilience and responsibility will strongly contribute to our
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Strategies for Engaging Millennials in the C-Suite
For HR professionals and business owners, the rise of the Millennial workforce represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Traditional management practices, workplace structures, and career paths often do not align with Millennials’ expectations. This mismatch can lead to disconnects in recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies. However, by understanding the unique attributes and aspirations of
Major, Lindsey & Africa Brokers Law Firm Merger
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced the merger of entertainment law firm White O’Connor Fink & Brenner LLP with New York-based Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. The merger was facilitated by MLA’s Jeff Liebster, managing director in New York and Dan Hatch, chair of the partner practice group in Southern California. “This merger
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for MassPort
Boyden Global Executive Search has been selected by MassPort, the operator of Boston’s ports and airports, to assist in finding candidates for the position of executive director and CEO. The search is being led by Tim McNamara, managing director at Boyden Washington, D.C. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in
Hiring Demand Strong in China and India
China and India are among the best places for job hunters to seek employment, according to the new Asia Employment Report from Going Global, a provider of country-specific employment information. Hiring expectations are more than twice as high as last year across all sectors in China, with most new jobs in the banking and financial
Krauthamer & Associates Leads CEO Search for APTA
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has been retained by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to lead the recruiting efforts for a new president and CEO. APTA retained K&A to replace William W. Millar who announced his retirement after 15 years with the organization. He will retire effective October 31, 2011. K&A will begin
CDI Revenue Jumps 22 Percent; MRI Up Nine Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $256.6 million, a gain of 22.2 percent from revenues of $209.9 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01
Fernebord Group Taps CEO for Land and Investment Co.
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Ronald L. Jackson as president and chief executive officer of Beard Land and Investment Co. Mr. Jackson was formerly the COO of Cascade Investments.Beard Land and Investment operates through its subsidiaries including Modesto and Empire Traction Company, Beard Land Improvement Company, and Del Este Properties. The company
eQuest to be Available in Russian and Chinese
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, has added Russian and Chinese simplified languages to its user interface. eQuest can also be used in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese. When a user selects a preferred language the labels, buttons and entry category information of the online interface appear in that language. Individual recruiters
HR Plus Collaborates with Inquiries, Inc.
HR Plus, a provider of solutions for employment and background screening, and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Inquiries, Inc. “Inquires is the subject matter expert in the fingerprinting space. They have the ability to help guide our clients through the ins and outs of fingerprinting regulations for their specific state or
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has added Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and health care services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. “We’re extremely pleased to have Andrew join our firm,” said Trilogy’s managing director Chuck Pappalardo. “He has a long
SFN Group Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $500 million, an 8.1 percent increase from revenues of $463 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded earnings of $2.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $3.2 million or ($0.06) per share, in the
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for AMECO
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed James W. Jacoby as vice president of global accounts for AMECO. Mr. Jacoby was most recently vice president of customer operations with CHEP USA. AMECO is the world's leader in integrated mobile equipment and tool solutions and is part of Fluor, a Global Fortune 400 organization. CarterBaldwin is a
SuccessFactors Acquires Plateau
SuccessFactors, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Plateau, a learning management system. The acquisition forms a symbiotic combination with SuccessFactors' acquisition of social video mobile learning provider Jambok. Customers will now have the ability to further increase employee development and business execution by implementing a social and traditional learning strategy that includes
Beyond Expands Staff
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has added Brad Miller as vice president of marketing and communications. Mr. Miller will act as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for increasing sales and marketing efforts and overall industry recognition of Beyond.com. He will lead the marketing department in achieving core objectives,
Trilogy Adds New Director
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has named Andrew Deitz as a director. Mr. Deitz will focus on the clean technology and healthcare services sectors. Previously, he consulted for Symphony Technology Group. In his role as an executive recruiter and talent acquisition expert, Mr. Deitz works with organizations to identify strategic staffing
Business Remains Weak at Heidrick & Struggles
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $115.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, an increase of 1.7 percent from $113.7 million a year ago. Year over year, net revenue increased 10.4 percent in the Americas, declined 16 percent in Europe, and increased 5.3 percent in
O’Neill Consulting Group Opens Office in Shanghai
O'Neill Consulting Group, LLC, an executive search and selection firm, has expanded its global presence with the opening of an office in Shanghai. The primary focus for the new office will be both U.S.-based and Chinese companies that continue to struggle with accessing the talent necessary to drive their businesses forward, particularly in the industrial,
Pedersen & Partners Adds to Russian Operations
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Olga Berezovskaya as senior consultant. She will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments for clients in the retail and FMCG sectors in Russia. Ms. Berezovskaya has worked in the executive search and recruitment industry in Russia since 1998. During her
Sanford Rose Fills Post at Huvepharma
Sanford Rose Associates’ Wilmington, NC office has placed Dr. Amy B. Batal as director of technical services-poultry at Huvepharma. Jim Robison, president of Sanford Rose – Wilmington led the search. Previously, Dr. Batal was associate professor of poultry nutrition at the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Poultry Science Department. Huvepharma is
Young Mayden Faciltates Law Firm Merger
Young Mayden, LLC, a national legal search and consulting firm with offices in Charlotte and Nashville, has facilitated the merger of 500 lawyer firm Womble Carlyle with 45 lawyer Buist Moore Smythe and McGee. Womble Carlyle is a Winston-Salem, NC-based full-service business law firm serving a wide range of regional, national and international clients. Buist
Robert Half Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $880.9 million, a 19 percent increase from revenues of $737.2 million during the same period last year. The revenue increase was led by the finance and accounting segment, which rose 39 percent to $67 million. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of
CIPFA Opens Finance and HR Recruitment Business
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) has created a new division to provide permanent finance staff at all levels, as well as interim HR professionals. CIPFA Recruitment Services will offer support at every stage of the recruitment process. Key features of the new permanent division include campaign management, search and selection, bespoke
Diversified Search Adds to Chicago Office
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added James D.S. Pruett as a managing director located in the Chicago office. During Mr. Pruett's 12 years of experience in retained executive search, his focus has been on national search assignments for senior leaders and other key executives within the financial services, professional services and real estate industries. He
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
