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Acertitude Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for The Vomela Companies
Acertitude has placed John Biscanti as the new chief revenue officer of The Vomela Companies. The search was led by co-founder and managing partner, Kevin O’Neill with support from Lauren Boone, and Katie Martin. In his role, Mr. Biscanti is responsible for driving revenue growth by aligning the company’s sales, marketing, and pricing strategies. Before joining Vomela, he
Bay Street Advisors Expands Hedge Fund Practice
Executive recruitment firm Bay Street Advisors has expanded with the addition of Dominique Lawrence as a director in the hedge fund practice. “Dominique joins us from Jackson Lucas, where he specialized in senior leadership placements across hedge funds and alternative investment firms,” Bay Street Advisors said in a LinkedIn post. “His expertise in aligning investment talent, business
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.
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
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?
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Why Every Private Equity Portco CEO Needs a Chief of Staff
The role of a chief of staff has evolved from its origins in the military and government to become a pivotal position in the corporate world. Initially coined by McKinsey for the U.S. government, the chief of staff role has transitioned into the private sector, proving particularly invaluable in private equity portfolio companies (portcos). For
The Buffkin Group to Lead Searches for the Washington Redskins and Lubbock Heart Hospital
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been selected by The Washington Redskins to lead a search for a new executive director of the Redskins Foundation. The firm was also retained by Lubbock Heart Hospital to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. The Buffkin Group is an executive search and consulting firm
American Staffing Association Adds EDI Specialists as Its Newest Member
EDI Specialists, Inc. has joined the American Staffing Association, a trade organization that represents the U.S. staffing industry. As a technology-focused staffing and implementation services firm, EDI Specialists specializes in the areas of electronic data interchange (EDI) consulting, enterprise application integration (EAI) consulting, Microsoft Technologies (SharePoint, .NET, Cloud Computer, Workflow, WCF, and BizTalk Consulting) as
Preston | Reffett Opens New Office in Nashville
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has established an office in Nashville, TN to center its health & life sciences practice. Kamilyn VanNoy will lead the practice and play a vital role in business development. Ms. VanNoy brings 15 years human resources and business development experience to this expansion office. “We recognized Nashville as
Witt/Kieffer Names Charles Wardell CEO
Charles W.B. Wardell, formerly chairman of emerging markets and senior advisor to Korn/Ferry International's CEO, has been appointed as president and CEO of Witt/Kieffer. Mr. Wardell's 15-year executive search career includes a decade at Korn/Ferry. His search practice included recruiting CEOs and board members, as well as serving healthcare, insurance and financial services clients. BusinessWeek
Bench International Acquires Rocket Careers
Global executive search firm Bench International has acquired Rocket Careers, Inc., a boutique life sciences executive recruiting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With the addition of Rocket Careers, Bench will be better positioned to fulfill clients' executive search needs in the Bay Area. “We made the strategic decision to acquire Rocket Careers
Heidrick & Struggles Assists Tecumseh Products Company in CEO Search
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has placed James J. Connor as president and chief executive officer of Tecumseh Products Company. Mr. Connor most recently served as the CFO for Tecumseh Products Company since January 2010. Tecumseh Products Company is a global manufacturer of compressors and related products. Heidrick & Struggles is a
Bert Davis Executive Search Grows Staff
Bert Davis Executive Search, Inc., an executive search firm servicing the publishing, information, and new media industries, has named Scott Lubeck as executive vice president. In this position he will be responsible for new business development in both established and emerging markets during a time of rapid change and digital transformation in these industries. Mr.
CTPartners Expands Shanghai Office
Executive recruiting firm CTPartners has added Alan Yuan to the firm as principal in its Shanghai office. A local consultant with 11 years’ search experience, Mr. Yuan has conducted numerous senior-level searches in the technology, media & telecoms and industrial sectors in Greater China and Asia. In addition, he leverages his deep knowledge in diversified
Gilbert Tweed Adds David Beed to Washington, D.C. Office
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has named David James Beed as managing director in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Beed will concentrate on the insurance industry and serve as the firm’s insurance practice head. Mr. Beed is the former partner and founding member of the JIRB Group, LLC, an executive recruiting firm based in
VMA Group Names Head of Healthcare Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has added Caroline Lynch to manage its healthcare practice. Ms. Lynch brings more than 20 years' public relations and communications experience from in-house and consultancy including Weber Shandwick, Munro & Forster, Ruder Finn and Nexus Communications. She will utilize her extensive network of contacts in the sector including pharmaceutical and
R. J. Watkins & Company Completes Search for San Diego Regional EDC
San Diego-based executive search firm R. J. Watkins & Company has placed Barry Broome as president and chief executive officer of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Broome was previously at the helm of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for more than six years. San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation is supported by
DHR Grows Minneapolis Office
DHR International has named Clare Cizek as executive vice president in the firm’s Minneapolis office where will focus her search work in the healthcare, life science, industrial, consumer, retail, and diversity practice areas. Ms. Cizek has been conducting executive search for 23 years at the CEO and senior executive level in a variety of functional
Kenexa Partners with GreenJobInterview.com
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with GreenJobInterview.com. GreenJobInterview.com provides the proprietary technology that enables interviewers and candidates to interact face-to-face in real time while minimizing costs, maximizing time and reducing environmental impact. Under the terms of the agreement, Kenexa has integrated GreenJobInterview's virtual video interview capabilities into
hrQ Adds Recruiter in Houston
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has added Cindi Armer to its Houston team. Ms. Armer, who has more than 10 years of business experience specializing in human resources and talent acquisition, will serve as managing consultant providing HR search services. “Cindi’s corporate and third-party talent
TRANSEARCH Grows Miami Office
TRANSEARCH International has added Alejandro Franco and Alexandre Pacchiele to its Miami office. Mr. Franco becomes the senior client partner for renewable energy industry. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH Latin America, he co-founded Omnigenus Energy, a consulting firm for renewable energy focusing in Latin America. Mr. Pacchiele specializes in supply chain, industry and services markets and
Major, Lindsey & Africa Completes Search for Petro Harvester Oil and Gas
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Kathleen McLaurin as senior vice president and general counsel of Petro Harvester Oil and Gas. The search was led by Pete Boerner, managing director in MLA’s Houston office. “Kathleen is the ideal person for this position,” said Mr. Boerner. “She is a seasoned lawyer with significant oil
Talent Management Provider Lumesse Selected by NEM B.V.
Lumesse, a global provider of integrated talent management solutions, has been chosen by NEM B.V. to implement a new Lumesse TalentLink (Talent Acquisition/e-recruitment) solution in the Netherlands. NEM is a globally leading company in the design and supply of steam generating equipment. Lumesse CEO, Matthew Parker, said: “With Lumesse TalentLink NEM will benefit from improved
eQuest and OptiJob Form Alliance
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, and OptiJob have formed a partnership where they will provide companies higher visibility in the social and mobile media space to better reach prospective candidates. The collection of participating social media sites includes Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Viadeo and XING, as well as other social media destinations.
The Buller Group Adds Former Futurestep Exec
The Buller Group, an international human capital services and recruiting firm, has added Tom Birmingham as vice president of strategic client solutions. Mr. Birmingham brings more than 30 years of human resources and consulting experience to Buller. He has worked with leading organizations including the SEC, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, The Coca-Cola Company, Volkswagen of America,
Coker Group Acquires Healthcare Search Firm Nagle & Associates
Coker Group has expanded its consulting services division with the acquisition of Nagle & Associates, a healthcare-focused executive search firm. Coker Group will draw on the acquired firm's expertise in executive search and organizational development. Nagle & Associates president, Chip Nagle, stated: “The values and culture of Coker Group are closely aligned with our own.
Russell Reynolds Associates Taps CEO for Provident New York Bancorp
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has recruited Jack Kopnisky to serve as the new president and chief executive officer of Provident New York Bancorp. Mr. Kopnisky will be replacing former CEO George Strayton. Provident Bank is the largest independent full-service community bank in the lower Hudson Valley. With 39 offices and
Spencer Stuart Names Chairman of Greater China
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has appointed Simon Fenton as the new chairman of its Greater China operations. Mr. Fenton was the former head of Spencer Stuart's business in Brazil, India and China. He has been relocated from Spencer Stuart's U.K. office to Hong Kong. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices
Workday Selected by Time Warner
Workday, Inc. has announced that Time Warner Inc. will use Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll to organize its employee data and payroll information. Workday's multi-tenant SaaS HCM solution will provide Time Warner with a single system to organize its employee data and payroll information. Dave Duffield, Workday co-CEO and chief customer advocate, said:
Boyden Global Executive Search Adds to Miami Office
Boyden has added Thomas Connelly as a managing director in its Miami office. Mr. Connelly will play a key role in developing Boyden's links to the firm's fast growing Latin American offices and he will serve as a conduit for the burgeoning economic relationship between the Miami area and the Asia Pacific region. "Tom brings
Cook Associates Places CFO at New MeatCo Provisions
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Daniel Koskovich as chief financial officer at New Meatco Provisions, LLC. The search was led by Colleen Hulce, managing director and head of the firm’s CFO and financial officers practice. New Meatco Provisions is a distributor of protein products to the Hispanic retail channel in Southern and Central
SourceRight Solutions Unveils Talent Communities Solution
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has unveiled a new Talent Communities solution, which is designed to attract talent through highly interactive, online social communities. Fully configurable and consistent with the customer's brand, Talent Communities provides companies with a private, web-based social network that is customized to meet the exclusive needs of
Express Hiring Trends Survey Sees Employer Confidence Increasing
Nearly half (42 percent) of company leaders have either recently implemented or plan to implement bringing in new staff (temporary or full-time) in the third quarter, according to a national hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals, a privately-held staffing companies. “We're seeing employers' confidence levels increase slightly,” said Robert A. Funk, CEO of
AVUE Technologies Creates New HR Software Solution
Avue Technologies has announced the launch of iAvue, a new human resources software solution that allows federal agencies complete management of job postings online. iAvue is now available for job postings at http://www.avuecentral.com. From iAvue, positions are posted to avuecentral.com and USAJobs, and users are able to electronically verify the posting, receive the job reference
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in London
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in the UK. Ulrik Rasmussen, partner in charge of Western Europe, will be leading the operations of the new office. “Establishing the presence in London is a logical step in our growth strategy as many of the clients that operate in the markets where
Rurak & Associates Completes Search for IWG
Rurak & Associates has recruited Edwin Flynn as the new president of International Wire Group’s Bare Wire & Cable Division. International Wire Group, Inc. headquartered in Camden, New York is the largest bare copper wire and copper wire products manufacturer in the United States with expanding operations in Europe. Based in Washington, D.C., and London,
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director
London-based Sheffield Haworth has named John Jaenisch as a managing director covering cash equities, derivatives and prime brokerage for the Americas. Mr. Jaenisch joins the firm from Corcoran Partners, the specialist equities and hedge fund search firm which he founded in 2001. Tim Sheffield, group CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome John to our
