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Mega-Deals Point To Shifting Priorities In M&A
According to S&P Global, third-quarter deal value for $10 billion-plus transactions has already reached $171.81 billion, nearly matching the $179.74 billion posted in the second quarter — even with fewer transactions. The headline is clear: overall volume may be cooling, but the deals that do close are bigger, bolder, and designed to reshape industries. This reflects
Pearl Street Collective Seeking CEO for NOCO Humane
Boston-based Pearl Street Collective was recently retained by NOCO Humane in Loveland, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. The organization seeks a strategic, collaborative, and community-rooted CEO to lead the organization into its next era following the planned transition of its long-serving and widely respected leader. This moment of continuity and change offers
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Leadership Needs Shift Dramatically as VC Moves to Wartime Footing
Over a 20-plus-year search career, Ben Dewar of NU Advisory Partners has led hundreds of recruiting engagements across every corporate function imaginable. Along the way, he has recruited dynamic executive talent into CxO and VP roles for VC-backed, PE-backed and public high-growth technology and consumer companies. From that perch, he has witnessed up close and personal
Dillistone Signs New Contract with ASAP
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has entered into a new contract with Asap, an executive search firm with seven offices throughout Brazil. The implementation of Dillistone Systems’ FileFinder software system, which is expected later on this year, includes the purchase of around 100 FileFinder software licences, various services and a
Spencer Stuart Expands Life Sciences Practice in Paris
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has appointed Alain Leclerc as the new adviser of the life science practice at the firm's Paris office. Mr. Leclerc recruits senior leaders for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and services sectors. He specializes in positions across the entire drug-development process, including research, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory
CTPartners Adds Partner in Chicago Office
CTPartners has added Patricia J. Coleman as a partner in the life sciences and healthcare and legal services practices. She is based in Chicago. Ms. Coleman was previously a partner in the life sciences and legal search practices of both Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry International. "We are very pleased to have Patricia's diverse experience in
TRANSEARCH Grows Madrid Office
TRANSEARCH International has named Javier Fernández-Luna as a partner in its Madrid office. Prior to entering executive search, Mr. Fernández-Luna developed most of his professional career in Accenture, where he started in the Arthur Andersen Legal and Tax Division. He retired from Accenture in 2006 and focused his activities on investment management and private equity.
Hireright and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, and SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of talent management solutions, have teamed to give joint customers a new pre-integrated solution to help manage their employment screening programs more efficiently. Kevin Dunning, director of product management at HireRight, said: “Both companies offer easy-to-use, streamlined solutions for customers
PeopleClick Authoria Releases New Compliance and Diversity Tool
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the availability of CAAMS, version 4.2, the company's latest compliance and diversity product release. “In today's environment, HR professionals at all levels are challenged to reinvent their strategy in managing their workforce metrics,” said Randy Jesberg, senior vice president and general manager
DHR International Acquires Apogee Search
DHR International has acquired Calgary-based Apogee Search, a regional boutique recruitment firm focusing in the mining, energy, industrial, hospitality, real-estate, & technology sectors. Jill Schofield founded Apogee in 2002 after serving in numerous leadership capacities with Shell, Chevron, and IBM Global Services. Elaine Lee will be contributing to DHR’s global mining & minerals, media &
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Mumbai
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Mumbai, less than a year following the opening of the New Delhi office. Suvra Sen has been appointed as head of the Mumbai office. Most recently, Ms. Sen handled business development and execution for a number of C-level searches at executive search firm
Grafton Employment Group Adds to Staff
Cecil van Niekerk has been appointed as group human resources director with the Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe. Mr. van Niekerk has almost 40 years experience in human resources and management where he has held senior human resource positions such diverse businesses as Johnson &
B.E. Smith to Lead CEO Search for CRMC
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by the Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) to begin a search for a new CEO. CRMC is located in Harris, NY, and provides a wide range of medical services. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
JobPartners Selects eQuest
Jobpartners, a European leader in people and talent management solutions, has selected eQuest to provide its customers with a fully integrated job posting delivery gateway to thousands of career sites around the world. Jobpartners provides a set of flexible and collaborative applications that can be used separately or integrated into a complete comprehensive People Management
Odgers Berndtson Announces New Leadership
Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has announced new leadership, offices and capabilities in the United States. Odgers Berndtson United States will continue to focus on CEO, board and executive-level searches across all industries. Steven Potter is the co-founder and new managing partner of Odgers Berndtson United States. He is joined by co-founder and partner, David
Cook Associates Posts 19 Percent Revenue Gains
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has posted a 19 percent gain in first quarter revenues. Search confirmations for the quarter were also up across every major practice area. CEO of executive search Mary Kier said: “I’m pleased with our first quarter performance. Our double-digit growth is a great way to kick-off our 50th anniversary year,
Martin Partners Places Google Exec at Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Kevin Willer as chief executive officer at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the Midwest’s leading provider of services, mentoring and resources to the region’s most promising entrepreneurs. Prior to joining the CEC, Mr. Willer was the head of industry at Google, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services
First Advantage Sells Professional Employer Organization
First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, has sold its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) company DecisionHR to Bankers Employer Services. “The sale of DecisionHR reaffirms our global corporate strategy and commitment to focus resources and energy on products and services that are core to our business,” said Todd Mavis, CEO of First Advantage. “Ensuring
HireIQ Adds New Marketing Exec
HireIQ Solutions, Inc., the company designed to improve the hiring and recruiting process for customer-facing organizations, has named Kevin Hegebarth as its new vice president of marketing and product management. With over 25 years of marketing, product management and strategic development experience, Mr. Hegebarth adds further depth to HireIQ’s senior leadership team. He has held
Options Group Names Private Wealth Management Head
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added John Carreras as executive director and head of its newest office in Miami. He will lead the private wealth management practice in the Americas and will spearhead the launch of this office. “We continue to execute on our goals to grow our geographical footprint
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has hired Curt Lucas as partner and part of its life sciences practice specializing in health services. Mr. Lucas comes to Heidrick from Korn/Ferry International where he served as managing director and senior client partner. Prior to that, he owned and operated Lucas and Associates, an executive
Stanley Private Equity Acquires Employbridge
Stanley Private Equity has acquired EmployBridge Holding Co., a provider of outsourced HR and specialty-branded temporary staffing services in the U.S. Morgan Stanley Private Equity partnered with the current management team who will remain in place and hold a significant minority stake in the company. EmployBridge operates primarily under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands,
JobVites Secures $15 Million in Funding
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has received $15 million in Series C funding led by Trident Capital and joined by previous investors CMEA Capital and ATA Ventures. Social recruiting applications by Jobvite are now used by over 500 companies, such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks Coffee Company, Zappos.com, Inc., Yelp and Twitter. “The
Ultimate Software Chosen by Non-Profit
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center has selected the UltiPro platform for its human capital management needs. “UltiPro provides us with the full scope of HR, payroll, performance management, and time management features we need as well as flexible
Pearson Partners Acquires Meridian Partners; Opens New Office in Miami
Pearson Partners International has acquired Meridian Partners, LLC in Tampa and opened a new location in Miami, providing a hub for business in Latin America as well as a link with partners in Europe and Asia to better serve clients internationally. Walter Baker and Eduardo Comella have joined as vice presidents and senior client partners
Korn Ferry and IBB Management Partner
Korn/Ferry International and Casablanca, Morocco-headquartered IBB Management Executive Search have formed an alliance. For Korn/Ferry, the association offers an opportunity to expand its reach into the Moroccan market while IBB Management gains access to Korn/Ferry's global executive search network. While Korn/Ferry will refer search assignments involving Morocco to IBB Management, IBB Management will refer its
Harvey Nash Adds to International Advisory Board
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has announced that James P. Moore Jr. joins Lord Digby Jones on its advisory board as senior advisor and member of its international advisory board. Mr. Moore joins the board to provide strategic business advice and support to the
Stanton Chase Opens Office in Singapore
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a new office in Singapore adding to its 15 Asia/Pacific offices in Japan, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to providing service to the South East Asian market, the Singapore office will provide search support for other Stanton Chase offices around the world to meet
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for BPC-USA
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Marc Solomon as senior vice president North American sales & managing director of BPC-USA, Inc. a division of BPC Banking Technologies. The search was led by partner David Madden. Mr. Solomon has held a number of senior sales positions in major payment industry companies, including Fiserv, Fundtech Corp.
DavenportMajor Finds New CEO for Airgain
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Chuck Myers as the new chief executive officer for Airgain. Mr. Myers previously served in various senior-executive roles at Verisign Corporation. Airgain is a leading smart antenna and wireless systems developer focused on improving the mass market’s wireless connectivity experience. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior
Senior Executive Seeking New Job Opportunities
The BlueSteps 2011 Executive Mobility Report shows that 73 percent of employed senior executives are actively seeking new job opportunities this year, but the majority expects it to be a lateral move. This compares to last year, where 53 percent of executives expected to stay at their level for just one to two years before
HRsmart Opens Office in Washington, D.C.
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened a new office in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company has added Frank Renzo as its VP of business development based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Renzo brings more than 15 years of technology management experience both in operations and business development capacities having worked
Bond International Software Deployed by Manpower
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has deployed Adapt throughout Manpower's North American offices. Manpower intends to expand the solution to additional countries. “We are delighted to partner with a global leader like ManpowerGroup – their vision for a single global process required a truly configurable, scalable product – we're very pleased to have been
CFR Consulting Group Adds DSLM Executive Search
CFR Consulting Group, a network of independent executive search firms, has added Chicago-based DSML Executive Search as its newest member firm. Prior to founding the firm in 2007, Doug Seville & Myriam Le Cannellier were independently working within their individual consulting practices. DSML Executive Search operates across all industry sectors with a specific focus on
