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Buffkin / Baker Assists Fort Lewis College with the Recruitment of 11th President
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Heather J. Shotton as the 11th president of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Partner Ann Yates and associate partner Pelema Ellis led the assignment. After a six-month search, the presidential search committee chose Dr. Shotton from more than 75 applicants. “Dr. Shotton brings a wealth of experience and a deep
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits CFO for Fossil Group
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has placed Randy Greben as chief financial officer of Fossil Group. The search was led by Kyle Rudy, Karen Ouchterloney, and Kerry Scott. He replaces Andrew Skobe, interim CFO. The appointment reinforces Fossil Group’s continued commitment to building its leadership team to drive long-term profitable growth. “We are thrilled to welcome
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
A Look at How to Recruit Top Operating Partners
In recent years, the highly competitive deal market has shifted the private equity industry’s emphasis away from financial engineering and put pressure on firms to drive operational value growth in their portfolio companies. As a result, operating partners, whose job is to facilitate on-the-ground value creation, have become key components of investment strategy for many
Kenexa Posts 64 Percent Revenue Increase
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $64.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, a 64 percent increase from revenues of $39.1 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $0.23 per diluted share, up 77 percent compared to $0.13
TheLadders.com Creates 48-Hour Matchmaking Service
Online job service TheLadders.com has launched a new pre-screening service. Clients will have the ability to leverage FitFinder, a feature that utilizes a talent specialist who will personally search and deliver candidates that match a particular position within 48 hours. Additionally, employers and recruiters can post a $100K+ position on TheLadders.com, search the database of
Chicago Legal Search Launches New Recruitment Division
CLS Executive Search has been launched as the new division of Chicago Legal Search, Ltd. and will concentrate exclusively on the recruitment of board directors, C-level executives, general counsels, and other senior-level leadership roles within national and international law firms, Fortune 500 corporations and other publicly and privately-held companies, and not-for-profit organizations. “Throughout our company's
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP Sales for Q Tonic
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Rick Cipriani as vice president of sales at Q Tonic. Prior to Q Tonic, Mr. Cipriani was president of Ballistics Beverage Company, an exclusive Red Bull energy drink distributor he founded in 2001. Q Tonic is a fast
Atkinson Stuart Adds to Hong Kong Office
As part of its growth strategy executive search firm Atkinson Stuart has appointed private banker Ronald Ho as managing director of its Hong Kong office. The firm, which in Asia has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Mumbai, plans to increase its exposure in the region over the next 10 years, as well as investing
OrcaEyes Forms Alliance with Center for Human Capital Innovation
The Center for Human Capital Innovation (CHCI), a for-purpose firm dedicated to improving human capital management across the federal government, has partnered with OrcaEyes, developer of SonarVision Workforce Intelligence Software. The alliance is focused on delivering a workforce planning and business analytics solution to federal agencies and provides an additional layer of support and education
Kforce Records 15 Percent Revenue Jump
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced fourth quarter of 2010 revenue of $258.5 million, a gain of 15.1 percent from $224.6 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned net income of $6.3 million, or 16 cents per share, compared with $3.5 million, or nine cents per share,
Pedersen & Partners Appoints Partner
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Peter D’Autry as a new partner and co-owner of the firm. Mr. D'Autry joined Pedersen & Partners in 2006 heading the firm’s technology practice. He has more than 10 years experience in international IT business development, setting up companies in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South
SFN Group Grows Revenues by 20 Percent
Recruiting giant SFN Group/(NYSE:SFN) has posted fourth quarter 2010 revenues of $549 million, a 20.5 percent increase from revenues of $456 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded earnings of $9.4 million, or $0.17 per share on a diluted basis, compared with breakeven results in the prior year. In 2010,
Corporate Directors Predict Stronger Business Conditions and Job Growth
U.S. corporate directors are optimistic about the economy's strength moving into 2011 and beyond, according to the quarterly NACD Board Confidence Index (BCI), an indicator of the health of the economy as viewed through the corporate boardroom lens. The Q4 2010 survey conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Heidrick & Struggles International
Epsen Fuller|IMD Places President at ACM Medical Laboratory
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group has placed Angela J. Panzarella as the new president of ACM Medical Laboratory, a division of Unity Health System. Previously, Ms. Panzarella was corporate vice president at Bausch & Lomb, Inc. “Angela has the vision, drive and ambition to take ACM to the next level, placing the
Kronos Acquires API Healthcare
Kronos Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire API Healthcare Corporation from Francisco Partners. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Headquartered in Wisconsin and founded in 1982, API Healthcare is a provider of human capital management solutions optimized exclusively for the healthcare market. The combined company
Horton International Teams with Ruston Poole
Horton International has added Ruston Poole International to its team. The firm will now be called Horton Ruston Poole. Established in 1992, Ruston Poole is a European senior management search firm, recruiting across all major disciplines in the life sciences throughout Europe, North America, Australia and East Asia. “We will continue to provide the high
Interim Partners Expands Staff
Interim Partners, a provider of interim managers, has appointed Angela Hickmore to join its management team. Ms. Hickmore most recently spent 10 years at Albemarle Interim Management where she was managing director. Prior to Albermarle, she was director of management resources at Robert Half. Ms. Hickmore is well known in the banking sector for placing
Eric Salmon & Partners Adds to London Office
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has announced the addition of Sue Harris as senior consultant in its London office. With 10 years executive level search experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare services, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and OTC consumer sectors, Ms. Harris will strengthen the life sciences team across Europe. She formerly held
Kelly Services Records 11 Percent Revenue Gain
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 of $1.3 billion, an 11 percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2009. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $14.6 million, or 39 cents a share, compared with a loss of $8.2 million,
DHR Completes CFO Search For McDonald’s
DHR International has placed Sok Min Yu as vice president and chief financial officer for McDonald’s Korea operations. The search was led by Christine Greybe, president of DHR International, and Margaret Dillon, executive vice president. He joins the company from L’Oreal Korea, where he was CFO. Phil Stillitano, CFO, Greater Asia & Middle East, at
Stanton Chase Adds Offices in Moscow, Budapest and Brussels
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened three new offices in Europe: Moscow, Budapest and Brussels. With this expansion, Stanton Chase increases its locations to 70 offices in 44 countries, offering services in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and North America. The Moscow office, led by Pavel Ishanov, will
Stonehaven Search Expands Board Practice
London-based executive search firm Stonehaven Search has added Dr Elisabeth Marx to its board practice. She work with founder Simon Hall and chairman, Bob Wigley, the former chairman of Merrill Lynch EMEA. Dr. Marx will focus on succession planning, top team development and non-executive director searches, with a particular focus on gender and international diversity
Manpower Posts 18 Percent Revenue Gain
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.21 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, 2010, an increase of 18 percent from $4.41 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded a loss of $350.4 million, or $4.21 per share, compared with a loss of $29.1 million, or 37 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenues
Nosal Partners Places Marketing Officer at Jockey International
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Dustin Cohn as senior vice president, chief marketing officer for Jockey International. Mr. Cohn was previously chief marketing officer for Optimer Brands in Chicago. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO of Nosal Partners, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner for the firm’s Minneapolis office. Jockey
Accero Selects New CEO
Accero, an HR and payroll solutions provider with clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K., has announced a new phase its growth to be led by Sean Fallon, a newly appointed chief executive officer, who will succeed Tom Malone, Accero’s founding CEO. Accero was formed in 2008 following the acquisition by Vista Equity
Empower Receives Funding From Lake Capital
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has partnered with and received a significant investment from private equity company Lake Capital. Empower will use the capital and strategic resources provided by Lake Capital to continue to grow the capabilities and diversity of
Caldwell Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Adam Charlson as a partner based in the company's San Francisco office. Mr. Charlson brings 15 years of executive search experience to his role at Caldwell. He joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he served as a senior client partner and leader of the firm's global
Ignition Talent Group Opens East Coast Office
Ignition Talent Group, a talent acquisition and advisory firm, has named Graham Watts as a senior associate based in New York. Mr. Watts will open the firm’s East Coast office and take responsibility for recruiting talent for clients in the internet/e-commerce, digital media, SaaS and mobile sectors. “Our initial plan was to establish a strong
Online Labor Demand Jumps in January
Online advertised vacancies rose 438,000 in January to 4,273,000, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. With the January increase, labor demand has risen 1.44 million since the series low point in April 2009. This increase now offsets approximately 80 percent of the 1.76 million drop in ad volume during the 2-year
Cornerstone OnDemand Selected by Save the Children
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. reports that global non-profit Save the Children is using Cornerstone’s talent management software solution to better engage its employees. Cornerstone says that automating key workforce management processes for learning management, employee performance management and onboarding will help Save the Children ensure that its people have the skills and competencies to drive organizational
Amrop Opens Office No. 14 in Latin America
Global executive search firm Amrop has opened a new office in Panama, expanding the organization’s presence to 14 offices in Latin America. The office is led by Rebeca de Rojas, managing partner. Ms. de Rojas is an experienced banker who worked for 25 years with Chase Manhattan Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase as executive recruitment
Employment Index Reports Uptick in U.S. Hiring
Managerial recruitment activity showed improvement in January with a gain of 3.8 points over December 2010, according to the November CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. The January 2011 Index stands at 103.7, rising 32.9 points since January 2010. Louisville led all cities month, with an 11 percent increase in managerial hiring,
R&L Associates Finds Director for Millennium
R&L Associates has placed Paul DeLucia as managing director and head of the New York office for The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Mr. DeLucia was formerly managing partner with Options Group. His particular expertise lies in alternative investments and capital markets origination of structured products, as well as
Jobfox Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Career site Jobfox has added digital marcom executive Dan Kimball as chief marketing officer. In his new role, Mr. Kimball will develop and implement outreach strategies designed to position Jobfox as the leading social recruitment and career networking engine on the web. “We are on the cusp of transforming the way companies recruit talent in
