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The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Retains Shelli Herman and Associates to Find New CEO
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been called in by the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) in Omaha, NE, to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The authority is looking for a talented president and CEO to provide strong leadership and strategic guidance, building on its successful foundation as a
Shaping Leadership, One Search at a Time
The executive search sector draws professionals from a wide array of backgrounds, each with unique motivations for entering the field. For some, it’s the intellectual challenge and strategic nature of identifying transformative leadership that captivates them. Others are inspired by the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of organizations, ranging from nimble startups to global
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
The Critical Role of Interim Executives
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, companies often face unexpected challenges that demand swift and effective solutions. One such solution gaining prominence is interim management, according to a recent report from SpenglerFox. The global search firm delves into the pivotal role that interim management plays in times of crisis in transforming businesses, especially
Storbeck/Pimentel Places President at Colorado College
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has placed Jill Tiefenthaler, provost and professor of economics at Wake Forest University, as the 13th president of Colorado College. The nationwide search was also conducted by a presidential search committee that included trustees, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Colorado College is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts college
Robert Walters Launches New Legal Recuitment Team for Financial Services
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has launched its new legal team which will service the specialist recruitment needs of both top international and domestic law firms, as well as in-house positions across industry. Following the market crisis, many financial services companies have found themselves balancing the requirements of local regulatory authorities and
Amrop Adds Managing Partner in Mexico
Global executive search firm Amrop’s Seeliger y Conde in Mexico has appointed Felipe Rivelles as managing partner. Based in Mexico City, Mr. Rivelles is a sales & marketing executive with 21 years of experience in key positions at Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, Sara Lee Apparel, Campbell’s and other multinational consumer products companies. With 89 offices
Major, Lindsey & Africa Completes Search
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Christane Sheehan as director of administration in the New York office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice, and Scott Kessler, managing director in the law firm management practice. “Chris brings to
Monster and American Express Create Small Business Resource Center
Monster has introduced a small business resource center in collaboration with American Express. The goal of the center is to better equip small business owners with guidance and cost effective solutions for staffing and managing their enterprises. “In this collaboration American Express OPEN and Monster are uniting around a common goal: To support small business
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Brad McLane as managing director and co-head of the firm's marketing, consumer and hospitality practices. He will also lead the firm's Chicago office. "Over the years, certain professionals have emerged as leaders in our business. Brad is certainly in that
Sheffield Haworth Adds Consultant to Asia Pacific Legal & Compliance Practice
London-based Sheffield Haworth has named Katherine Holden as a senior consultant in its Asia Pacific legal & compliance search practice. Ms. Holden will be responsible for providing executive search across law firms and legal in-house positions at investment banks, private equity houses and hedge funds across the Asia Pacific region She has worked in legal
Employee Confidence Dips in March
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index has decreased 2.2 points to 51.4 in March. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals a dip in overall confidence among workers, specifically in regards to confidence in the strength of the economy. Twenty-four percent of U.S. workers
The Judge Group Expands San Francisco Operations
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has hired Tanya Samuels as director of IT staffing in the San Francisco market. Ms. Samuels has over 15 years of sales experience within the staffing and human capital solutions industry. She previously was with recruiting company Robert Half International. “Tanya has been a stellar performer in IT
Lonergan Partners Place CEO at Buzzlogic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Dave Hills as chief executive officer at BuzzLogic. The search was co-led by David Madden and Ben Anderson. Prior to joining BuzzLogic, Mr. Hills was a general partner with KPG Ventures. “Social media engagement is growing exponentially. BuzzLogic has the right platform in place to leverage this phenomenon
Boyden Adds To Firm’s U.k. Board
Boyden Global Executive Search has added Betty Thayer to the board of the firm’s U.K. office as a non-executive director. Ms. Thayer is well known in the international search and selection community as a top expert on the non-executive position and transition coaching of senior executives. She founded and served as deputy chair and CEO
Sucherman Consulting Group Expands Team
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Amy Entelis to the senior management team as executive vice president, talent strategy. Ms. Entelis will leverage her expertise as a manager of broadcasting talent (on-air and behind the scenes) to open new lines of business
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
