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Skills-Based Hiring: Where We Stand Today
In recent years, much attention has been given to the concept of skills-based hiring. At first glance, the premise seems almost self-evident: employers should focus on whether a candidate possesses the skills needed to perform a job. It sounds so straightforward that it might feel unnecessary to scrutinize further. Yet, taking skills seriously requires deprioritizing
Bespoke Partners Launches AI-Powered Talent Mapping Platform
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has launched Calibrator, a scorecarding application accelerating executive search with an AI-powered talent market mapping platform for software and SaaS. Calibrator lets Bespoke’s clients to instantly see the complete talent pool for a given position based on adjustable scorecard parameters. “An executive hiring decision can impact billions of dollars in value
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.
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
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?
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.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9 Percent in February
Employment rose by 275,000 in February as the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 6.5 million in February. Job gains occurred in healthcare, in government, in food services and drinking places, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Among the
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands in Washington, D.C.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has made a key addition to its Washington, DC, office with the appointment of Mirah Horowitz as associate in the corporate officers and not-for-profit sectors. In her new role, Ms. Horowitz will leverage her expertise in legal policy and experience in nonprofit management to conduct searches
Manpower Forms Alliance with Microsoft
Manpower Inc. and Microsoft, a producer of software and software development systems, have formed an alliance to help people in the Middle East and Africa find employment opportunities. Microsoft and Manpower are working with other partners to develop a training curriculum for young entrepreneurs that include leading-edge technical, organizational, and business development skills. In addition,
CyberCoders Grows in Boston, Los Angeles and Irvine
Worldwide recruiting company CyberCoders, has opened new offices in Boston, Los Angeles and Irvine. Heidi Golledge, founder and CEO of CyberCoders, said: “Our hiring and expansion shows the positive momentum we are seeing across all our industries. This is an amazing time to be looking for new career opportunities, and CyberCoders is excited to lead
The Executive Source Fills HR Position for PepsiCo
The Executive Source has placed Jessica Tolle as vice president of organizational and management development, human resources at PepsiCo. Ms. Tolle will be leading organizational and talent development, change management, and strategic learning and development initiatives across three divisions: PepsiCo Beverages Americas (PBA), Global Nutrition Group (GNG) and Corporate Human Resources. Founded in 1990, The
Pearson Partners Adds New Board Members
Dallas-based executive search and assessment firm Pearson Partners has announced the addition of four members to its board of advisors. Newly appointed members include: James Flynn, CEO of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.; Greg Langston, founding partner of CresaPartners; Rosalyn Mallet, CEO and president of PhaseNext Hospitality; and Warren Strickland, founder and owner of Ranger Ventures. “As
Taleo Selected by Alcatel-Lucent
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by Alcatel-Lucent for its performance and analytics tools to deploy to its 70,000 employees worldwide. “By leveraging the value of our platform, Alcatel-Lucent, one of our largest customers in Europe, now has the ability to link skills, competencies, performance and learning data, giving
The Judge Group Grows NYC Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has hired Steven V. Joerg as recruiting vice president of the firm's New York City IT staffing practice. Prior to joining Judge, Mr. Joerg spent nine years at Mitchell Martin, where he led the recruiting efforts for that firm’s financial services clients. “We are thrilled to have Steve
PeopleFlex Becomes AC Lordi Search
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting, has announced that its Peopleflex subsidiary will change its name to AC Lordi Search to provide its direct hire services for accounting, audit and tax professionals. In addition, the Magellan Search Group has purchased the company's temporary staffing operations in Philadelphia. The move streamlines AC
Futurestep Adds Global Marketing VP in London
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Marisa Kacary as global vice president of marketing. Ms. Kacary has been appointed to lead the company's marketing programs and further build Futurestep's brand. Based in London but with a global remit, she was most recently director of marketing and communications of Alexander
CTPartners Adds Partner to Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has appointed Sam Stylianou as a partner in its financial services practice. A recruiter with 15 years of financial services experience, Mr. Stylianou serves primarily capital markets and asset & wealth management clients. He has recruited senior general management and individuals responsible for major initiatives within his client base. Mr. Stylianou joins CTPartners from
Talentum Launches Uratie.fi Powered by Adicio
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has announced that European publisher Talentum, has re-launched its careers site, Uratie.fi. This is the first Adicio-powered careers site in Finland. Uratie.fi is the joint recruiting service for all of Talentum’s Finnish media. Uratie was first launched in 2000 and caters to
Lucas Group Restructures Marketing Team
North American search firm Lucas Group has introduced a new marketing team: Amanda Edwards joins as web services, social and emerging media manager and Kari Brown joins as a marketing specialist. Ms. Edwards comes to Lucas Group from Red Clay Interactive, where she served as a web developer. Ms. Brown brings a strong academic background
Trilogy Fills Top Post for Education Sector
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Richard Lee Colvin as executive director of Education Sector, an independent think tank located in Washington, D.C., committed to achieving measurable impact in education. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mr. Colvin has headed the Hechinger Institute on Education and the
Smart Solutions Recruitment Launches New Recruitment Services Firm
Smart Solutions Recruitment has launched a new professional recruitment services firm as part of its strategic plan to expand into new markets. Branded separately from the main group as Edgar Stewart Selection Ltd, the new company will work alongside Smart's focus on flexible, agency workers and will concentrate on contract, permanent, mid-market and senior appointments
Egon Zehnder Launches Family Business Advisory Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has launched a family business advisory practice which acknowledges the role played by family business in driving economics. Rajeev Vasudeva, who is based in New Delhi, will serve as co-leader of the new practice. Berlin-based consultant Jorg Ritter will co-lead the practice. Damien O'Brien, CEO of Egon Zehnder International,
Parker Executive Search Retained by Bradley University
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by Bradley University to conduct a search for the new coach for its men's basketball team. Jim Les was recently released as the men's basketball coach as part of the University's objective to competitively move its basketball program forward. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations,
Stack Overflow Creates Next Generation Careers 2.0 Platform
Stack Overflow, a Q&A site and home to more than 10 million IT professionals, has announced the launch of its next generation Careers 2.0 platform. Careers 2.0 gives developers the ability to create an online professional dossier and enables recruiters to gain deeper insights into a potential job candidate “As a software industry executive myself,
Dasein Executive Search Expands Team
Dasein Executive Search has appointed Cláudia Martins and Thelma M. Teixeira as senior general operations manager and project consultant, Brazil. Dasein, founded in 1996, is a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) offering recruitment, selection organizational consultation, coaching and assessment services.
JobVite Adds VP
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has named David Lahey as vice president of customer success. Mr. Lahey now leads the professional services group providing activation, support and training to customers of Jobvite. “David has created scalable customer service solutions for global software companies, managing teams that delivered implementation, training and support for millions
SnagAJob.com Receives $27 Million in Funding
SnagAJob.com, an online community of hourly workers and provider of hourly workforce management solutions, has secured $27 million in series C funding led by August Capital, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm whose partners have been founding investors in companies such as Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and Skype. SnagAJob largely will use the new investment to
Korn Ferry Posts 27 Percent Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $194.1 million for the third quarter fiscal 2011, an increase of 27 percent from revenues of $152.9 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income was $13.98 million, or 30 cents per share, compared with $7.91 million, or 17 cents per share, a year earlier. Analysts were expecting
McDermott & Bull Names Consultants
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has added Tobin Boschetti and Dennis O’Keefe as principal consultants in its Irvine headquarters. Prior to joining McDermott & Bull, Mr. Boschetti served as vice president, field sales, for NuCO2 LLC, a provider of certified, beverage grade carbon dioxide and draught beer-grade nitrogen gas solutions. Mr. O’Keefe previously led the
Diversified Search Adds to Washington, D.C. Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Lonnie Taylor as managing director located in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Taylor's career has focused primarily on legislative, regulatory, public and political affairs in the government and private sectors; he has conducted senior leadership search assignments in a range of sectors, including general business, government affairs, public
Harvey Nash Launches HR DivisionHarvey Nash Launches HR Division
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has launched a new division specifically focused on HR professionals. The new division will be headed up by Lisa Wormald, an industry expert with over a decade's worth of experience helping organizations recruit HR professionals. The division will recruit across the full range of HR positions, including
Glocap Search Names New Practice Head
Executive search firm a Glocap Search has added Sachi Gahan as head of the firm’s newly combined venture capital and private equity practices. Mr. Gahan is a managing director based in Glocap’s San Francisco office. Prior to joining Glocap he was a principal at venture capital firms in San Francisco and Austin. “Glocap’s venture capital
Horton Opens Office in the Philippines
Horton International has opened a new office in The Philippines. The Philippines office was founded in 1999 as KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc. The firm focuses on senior management, finance, IT, human resources, sales and marketing, and supply chain for business process outsourcing, banking and other financial services, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, information technology, FMCG and manufacturing. Horton
HB RIDA Expands Management Team
Recruiting company HB RIDA has named Sam Morris as an investment director. Ms. Morris was previously director of business support for the consultancy unit of REC’s Academy for Business. He also worked with Staffwise plc and First People during her 15 years recruitment experience. “I am delighted to be working with Sam again – her
JDG Places CEO at Associate General Contractors
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Michael Elmendorf as president and chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of NY State. Mr. Elmendorf comes from the National Federation of Independent Business where he served as New York state director. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs
WorkforceLogic Releases Newest Tool
WorkforceLogic, a San Francisco-based provider of global workforce management software and services, has launched WorkforceLogic 7, its newest human capital procurement software. The new tool addresses global bill pay, professional service analytics, and enhanced usability. “We helped break ground in the vendor management solutions sector when we created this software,” said Gary D. Nelson, founder
Hudson Highland Group Names CEO
Hudson Highland Group, Inc., providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, has appointed Manuel Marquez as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Marquez is a recruitment industry veteran, having spent 15 years at global executive search firm Spencer Stuart, where he rose to lead the EMEA region before leaving to become CEO
Heidricks & Struggles Adds Partner
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Tracy Elving to the firm as partner. She will be part of the firm’s industrial practice and based out of Dallas. Ms. Elving comes to Heidrick from 3P Excellence LLC where she served as president and CEO. "Tracy is a committed leader, a respected industrial
