DAILY NEWSWIRE - TOP STORIES
Daily Newswire
Reffett Associates Fills Finance Position for Fremont Brewing
Seattle, WA-based Reffett Associates has placed Ken Ossinger as vice president of finance for Fremont Brewing. He will report directly to Matt Lincecum CEO and co-founder of Fremont Brewing. “Ken’s deep experience with finance and accounting, history of working for many small and medium sized companies, and energetic and positive attitude make him an excellent selection to
CIO Partners Tapped by Reworld Waste to Lead Search for Chief Information Officer
Chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly in demand today due to the accelerating pace of digital transformation across industries. As organizations strive to harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analytics, the CIO has become a critical figure in driving this change. Modern CIOs are no longer just IT
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
Startup Leaders Upbeat, Poised for Growth After Turbulent Stretch
According to a just-released Business Leaders Outlook report from JP Morgan Chase, innovation economy leaders are still grappling with the fallout from three years of economic turbulence. But three in four leaders at early-stage startups, venture-backed and high growth companies are confident about their company’s performance heading into 2024. U.S. startup leaders, according to the report, differ
Arrerro Human Capital Group Inks Contract with Toshiba
Atterro Human Capital Group, a provider of diversified human capital services, has signed a three-year agreement to provide talent acquisition and contingent workforce management services to Toshiba International Corporation. Toshiba will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston and estimates that the global market for electric vehicle motors will grow from $5 billion in
Stanton Chase Completes Search for Georgia Ports Authority
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has placed Griffith Lynch as the new chief operating officer of Georgia Ports Authority. Mr. Lynch previously spent 16 years at Sea-Land and APM Terminals, where his posts included vice president, North America sales and marketing, and senior director of operations. Facilitating global trade through strategic U.S. East Coast
StepStone Implemented by PSA Peugeot CitroenGroup
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has deployed its modular solution within the PSA Peugeot Citroengroup, a business with nearly 200,000 employees worldwide. This implementation is part of Group PSA Peugeot Citroen's ‘Global HR’ project which aims to consolidate the process of HR development and the manufacturer's new Human Resource Information System
Sheffield Haworth Adds to Private Equity Team
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Robin Prince to lead private equity executive search in North America. Mr. Prince will work with general and limited partners at the fund level to identify and secure investment professionals, senior advisors and asset/portfolio management professionals across the private equity community. He joins Sheffield Haworth in New York from Robin
Employee Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since October 2007
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index has increased 0.8 points to 53.6 in February. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reached the highest level seen since October 2007, with more workers reporting overall confidence in the economic landscape. The report also detailed that fewer
ChampionScott Recruits CEO for Energy Recovery
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Thomas Rooney as chief executive officer at Energy Recovery Inc. Most recently, Mr. Rooney was the CEO of SPG Solar, one of the largest solar integrators in the United States. Energy Recovery designs and develops energy recovery devices that help make desalination affordable by significantly reducing energy consumption.
Roving Coach International Opens in London
Roving Coach International has opened a new London office which will be led by Beth Pisculli, the company’s SVP of U.K. operations, with the assistance of HR expert Rod Higgenbotham. Roving Coach International is an employee engagement company that uses an innovative coaching methodology to boost and measure employee engagement in mid to large-size organizations.
Amrop Announces Global Expansion
Global executive search firm Amrop has expanded its global team with nine new partners in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Following his early experience in renewable energy, Francesco Zucchelli worked as a consultant working on engineering and supply chain projects, focusing on business transformation and improvement, innovation and network design. Most recently, he
Russell Reynolds Expands Healthcare Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Kevin Butler as a managing director and leader of the firm's healthcare sector in the Americas. Mr. Butler will be based in New York and Boston, and will advise pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices clients on senior leadership issues. He joins the firm with
Korn Ferry Signs Six-Year Contract with Bruce Power
Korn/Ferry International has agreed to a six-year contract extension with Bruce Power to provide talent management services including succession planning, leadership development, assessment, coaching and recruiting for executive and mid-management levels. This extension is based on a partnership and initial five-year contract announced in 2007. The Korn/Ferry account team is led by Lewis Rusen, president
Sanford Rose Completes Search for Nordson
Sanford Rose Associates’ Minneapolis office has placed Lise W. Duran as general manager of Nordson Corporation’s Micromedics operation. Dr. Duran joins Micromedics with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, having held several positions of increasing responsibility at SurModics, Inc. John H. Wang, president and managing director of Sanford Rose Associates- Minneapolis,
Online Labor Demand Dips Slightly in February
Online advertised vacancies dipped by 27,400 in February to 4,245,600, according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. Labor demand has risen 1.41 million since the series' low point in April 2009. This increase offsets approximately 80 percent of the 1.76 million drop in ad volume during the two-year downturn period from April 2007
Monster Employment Index Rises in February
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has risen only four percent this past month. All 28 metro markets record positive annual growth in February and positive consumer-spending trends generate uptick in the retail sector.
Executive Search Industry Surges in 2010
The AESC's 2010 Annual Report on the retained executive search industry shows senior executive recruiting at its third highest level ever due to a dramatic resurgence in demand following the precipitous decline of 2009. From a downturn in 2009 of -32.5 percent the industry grew by an average of 28.5 percent in 2010, only 13
Heidrick & Struggles CFO Steps Down
Scott Krenz, executive vice president and CFO for Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International, has stepped down. The search for a new CFO will begin immediately. Mr. Krenz will remain at Heidrick to ensure a transition and complete the close of the company's 2011 first quarter. Until the search for a new CFO
Futurestep Adds Managing Director in France
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Benoit Binachon as managing director of Futurestep France. Mr. Binachon most recently was the managing director and co-founder of Business effiScience, a technology-based management consulting firm. Prior to that, he launched and developed Michael Page's Engineering Consulting business in France, which he grew
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands LA Office
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added managing directors Ryan Kerian in San Francisco and Glenn Tannous in Los Angeles. Mr. Kerian, a former associate at Kirkland & Ellis, will focus on recruiting top quality associates for law firms. Mr. Tannous will represent law firm partners and practice groups interested in exploring new firms
HireRight Releases DAC Edition
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has released HireRight DAC Edition, an integrated screening management solution for transportation companies. Using HireRight DAC Edition, hiring and safety specialists at transportation companies can access and manage employment applications, background screening, drug and health testing, I-9 verification and contingent workforce screening all from a single
CFR-Consulting Group Adds Derhak Ireland Executive Search to Network
Derhak Ireland Executive Search has joined CFR-Consulting Group as its first member firm in North America. Derhak Ireland will help to expand CFR into the U.S. and then to South America. CFR-Consulting is a consortium of over 30 executive search firms with offices in over 50 cities worldwide. CFR’s other offices are spread across Europe,
Cook Places Recruits CEO for OEM Worldwide
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Michael McCammack as president and chief executive officer of OEM Worldwide. Mr. McCammack previously served as president and CEO of TS3 Technology, Inc., an electronics manufacturing services company. The search was led by Kevin Logterman, managing director and head of Cook’s industrial markets and family business practices. OEM
Archer-Martin Assists Wilson College with President Search
Nantucket-based executive search firm Archer-Martin Associates has helped Wilson College retain Dr. Barbara K. Mistick as its 19th president in the 142-year history of the college. Dr. Mistick, who will officially assume the Wilson presidency on July 1, currently serves as president of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, a position she has held since 2005.
HR People & Strategy Selects Satell Center for Executive Education Association
Human Resources People & Strategy (HRPS) has chosen the Satell Center for Executive Education as its exclusive provider of online training programs for senior HR executives and their teams. The programs are designed to help chief HR officers with talent management and succession planning by developing managers and potential successors. “Chief HR officers asked us
PeopleAnswers Partners with RadioShack to Improve Hiring Decisions
PeopleAnswers has announced an agreement with RadioShack for use of its talent assessment software for all positions in nearly 5,800 company-operated stores and kiosks as well as corporate offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. RadioShack will use PeopleAnswers to prescreen, assess and hire job candidates for all positions including sales associates, store and
Odgers Berndtson Expands Frankfurt Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has expanded its Frankfurt office with the addition of Katja Hollaender-Herr as a member of the technology and the business & professional services practices. She will focus on the cross-industry recruitment of CIO, CTO and IT management as well as human resources positions. Ms. Hollaender-Herr was previoulsy a principal
AdminiStaff Changes Name to Insperity
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services, has officially changed its name to Insperity. “The mission of Insperity is to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. Our goal is to establish Insperity as the trusted advisor providing HR and business solutions to performance-driven companies,” said Paul J. Sarvadi, chairman and CEO. “Our corporate strategy
CIPFA Placements Adds to Interim Practice
CIPFA Placements, the recruitment arm of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, has added Anna Bishell to its staff. Ms. Bishell joins the firm from Pinnacle PSG where she was head of interim practice. Her main focus will be the development of the new HR interim recruitment services division. With more than 20
3P Consultants Places Director at Blue Star
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Ram Ramasundar as director at Blue Star, India's largest central air-conditioning company with a network of 29 offices and around 2,600 employees. Mr. Ramasundar was formerly group financial controller at Hindustan Lever. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
IPS Group Adds SVP
IPS Group has appointed Daniel R. Gattis as senior vice president of IPS Search, Inc., its North American retained search division. Mr. Gattis will provide domestic and international search and selection consultation to insurance, healthcare, and financial services clients. Prior to joining IPS Search, he was senior vice president and managing director of Jacobson Executive
Cameron Carmichael Expands Healthcare Practice
Charlotte, NC-headquartered executive search firm Cameron Carmichael has added Martin Godwin as a managing director and head of its healthcare practice. Mr. Godwin began his career in executive recruiting in 1997 and worked as a senior consultant with executive search firms The McAulay Firm and Anderson & Associates, Inc. He has led and conducted more
Crowe-Innes & Associates Completes Search for Hospira, Inc.
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC has placed Francois DuBois as senior vice president of global quality at Hospira, Inc., a global pharmaceuticals and global devices company based in the greater Chicago area. Crowe-Innes & Associates was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology, financial services and non-profit. The firm is a woman-owned
DHR Names EVP in Phoenix Office
DHR International has hired Mike Paddock as executive vice president in the firm’s Phoenix office. Mr. Paddock leads engagements to recruit senior-level executives in general management, global supply chain, procurement, sales, technical operations, and human resources. His clients have ranged in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries, including
