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Bullhorn Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has named Mitesh Ashar as chief customer officer. In this strategic position, Mr. Ashar will lead Bullhorn’s global customer experience organization, driving innovation and service across all customer touchpoints. “Mitesh pushed us to make the product better, because he cared deeply about how technology supports real business goals,” said Art Papas, founder and
A Closer Look at Private Equity’s Evolving Playbook for Executive Talent
Private equity firms are raising the bar for executive talent, driven by a post-pandemic return to in-office expectations and an intensified focus on leadership performance. As firms prioritize in-person leadership to rebuild culture and drive alignment, a disconnect is emerging between employer demands and candidate preferences for flexibility. At the same time, a slowdown in
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
Korn Ferry Posts Two Percent Revenue Decline
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2024 fiscal third quarter revenues of $668.7 million, a decrease of two percent from the same period a year ago. The decline was primarily due to decreases in the firm’s permanent placement talent acquisition offerings. Korn Ferry notes that this decrease was also due to a decline in demand driven by
Adecco Partners with Job Search Television Network
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has entered into a partnership with Job Search Television Network (JSTN). As part of the extensive recruitment marketing activities that Adecco performs for their clients, the company will utilize JSTN's video job reports and cultural profiles to promote their clients' openings through
The Onstott Group Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Paul Moran as a managing director in its advanced technology industry practice. Mr. Moran will specialize in the software & services communications, media and clean technology industries. He previously served as a managing director at Taylor Winfield and prior to that was with CTPartners. Founded in 1987,
Options Group Opens Office in Frankfurt
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has opened a Frankfurt office to meet the growing demand for services in the EMEA region. Executive director, Ina Bauermeister, will lead the effort and focus on the region's technology practice. Diana Herpel also joins Options Group Frankfurt as vice president. Ms. Bauermeister joins Options Group
Russell Reynolds Expands in San Francisco
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Pam Zuercher as an executive director based in San Francisco. Ms. Zuercher will leverage her expertise in mobile, payments, and e-commerce to serve clients across the financial services, technology, media, entertainment, and convergence industries. "Pam's addition to the firm's San Francisco office will help
Jobfox Creates Social Recruiting Network
Career site Jobfox has announced the launch of its new product, Jobfox Boost, a social recruiting and career networking engine that automates the process of building talent networks. With Jobfox Boost, HR professionals and recruiters can create their own private networks of pre-qualified individuals and recruit talent directly from them. Boost also provides a built-in
PeopleClick Authoria Research Institute Launches Eeosource.com
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the expansion of Peopleclick Authoria Research Institute’s compliance and diversity services with the launch of The New EEO Source, an online information resource for HR professionals, employment attorneys, consultants, and compliance officers. The New EEO Source provides organizations with insight into potentially
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Technology Practice
Korn Ferry has added John Kuper as senior client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based in the Philadelphia office. Mr. Kuper was previously a partner at Howard Fischer Associates, completing CEO, CFO, and CMO top management searches. “John’s diverse client work, including leading media, technology, communications and consumer companies, as
Global Search Firm Orchid Network Opens Doors
Executive recruiters Denise Wypiszenski and Gary W. Silverman have launched Orchid Network LLC to provide services to a broad cross-section of businesses including financial services, and consumer and industrial products companies with a global presence. “With extensive experience across a variety of industries, Orchid Network has a deep understanding of business needs,” said Ms. Wypiszenski.
Hays Japan Opens Legal Specialist Unit
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has opened its legal specialist business unit to cover placement services related to the legal sector. This marks Hays' 12 specialized business unit in Japan. Specifically, the legal business unit is committed to meeting demand for senior roles covering in-house lawyers, legal managers and contract managers, as well
Talent Technology Corp. Creates New Tool for Recruiters
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has introduced its new Talemetry talent generation suite. The tool is a five-module integrated solution developed to help organizations to continually source, market, and engage a pipeline of high-quality talent. The suite will work seamlessly with existing human
CDI Corp. Records 14 Percent Revenue Increase
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $248 million, an increase of 14.2 percent from revenues of $217.2 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $14.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted
Korn Ferry Adds To Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Daniel S. Powell as client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based out of the firm’s Irvine office and will focus on Southern California’s San Diego region. Mr. Powell brings C-level experience to Korn/Ferry, most recently serving as senior vice president at international consulting firm Oce. “Dan’s
Heidrick & Struggles Post 15.8 Percent Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, a gain of 15.8 percent from $109.9 million a year ago. Net revenue increased 19.1 percent in the Americas, 7.8 percent in Europe (approximately 14 percent on a constant currency basis), and
Diversified Search Names Managing Director in L.A.
Michelle Bonoan has joined Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson as managing director in its Los Angeles office. Ms. Bonoan focuses on the education, not-for-profit, and arts & culture sectors. Her clients are nationwide and encompass major non-profit organizations dedicated to education, social services, arts and culture, children and family services, environment, and health-related issues, as
Egon Zehnder Assigns New Practice Head
Steven Goodman has assumed leadership of the Egon Zehnder International’s U.S. industrial practice group's energy and cleantech segment. He has been a member since he joined the firm in 2006. "Goodman's deep industry knowledge and the unique skill sets needed by its leadership will help our clients to select and promote the right people for
B.E. Smith Grows Interim Leadership/Consulting Solutions Division
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Stephen Burns as vice president and project leader for the firm’s interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions. An accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in clinical operations and program development in a managed care environment, Mr. Burns will lead a number of interim and
Online Recruitment Provider, Network Recruitment, Opens London Office
E-recruitment solutions provider networx recruitment, has opened its London office. A team of eight recruitment specialists including the newly appointed Richard Newman, Russell Burden and Russell Cox will be operate the new office. “The opening of our London office marks a new era for networx, we plan to use this new base to capitalize on
J. Robert Scott Expands Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed John Axworthy as a managing director in its financial services practice, based in London. Mr. Axworthy will lead the investment banking effort within the practice. “Expanding our financial services executive search capabilities in Europe with a focus on investment banking organizations will enable us to provide greater
Pinstripe Adds Former Starbucks HR Exec
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Angela Calkins as senior vice president of global client services. Ms. Calkins was previously the director of global talent acquisition for Starbucks Coffee Company where she led the talent acquisition team for the 160,000-employee global organization. “Angi led the global talent acquisition
Confidence Among Executive Recruiters Continues to Climb
Confidence among executive recruiters continues to climb as an increase in management recruiting activity confirms that more companies are thinking about growth in 2011 and more business leaders are poised to explore their career options, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). In January, the index revealed that 75 percent of 188
Phillips Oppenheim Finds CEO for ASF
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Henry L. Berman as chief executive officer of the Association of Small Foundations (ASF). Mr. Berman previously served as president and co-trustee of The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation. ASF is a membership organization for donors, trustees, employees and consultants of foundations that have few or no staff.
StepStone Solutions Selected by Belgium-Based KNAUF
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has provided Knauf Insulation with a complete e-recruitment platform to handle its recruitment processes. StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition was selected by Knauf Insulation to help it improve its recruitment process with more efficient candidate communications and lower administrative effort. “Knauf Insulation adds to our already strong
Kinsey Allen Opens San Francisco Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has launched its San Francisco practice with the addition of DiAnn Ferguson. Ms. Ferguson will concentrate on mandates within the asset management sector on the West Coast of the U.S. “Launching a division in California is the natural next step in unifying our businesses across the U.S. and
CPS Human Resource Services Tapped by Sacramento
Executive recruiter CPS Human Resource Services (CPS) has been retained to for a nationwide search for the next city manager of Sacramento. In addition, they will be looking for an executive director for the newly created agency, Sacramento Steps Forward. “Each of our searches is done with a high level of professionalism and client collaboration,”
Curran Partners Places Gartner Exec at EDR
Executive search firm Curran Partners has placed James B. Stanton as vice president of products and marketing at Environmental Data Resources (EDR). Mr. Stanton was previously vice president of marketing for Gartner. Environmental Data is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMG Information, Inc., a business information division of Daily Mail and General Trust, plc. Curran Partners
Experience, Inc. Launches Proactive Post
Experience, Inc., a provider of career matching services, has launched a new product Proactive Post to help companies find entry-level candidates based on specific employer requirements, including geographic location, undergraduate major, job experience, diversity requirements, leadership ability and GPA. "Proactive Post allows an employer to develop and handpick talent in real-time from our database. This
eQuest Partners with Beyond
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider eQuest, has partnered with Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities. This continues eQuest's expansion plans to provide its users exclusive job posting venues in the arenas of compliance and out-reach. “It is essential for corporations to reach the widest assortment of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders,
Heidrick & Struggles Expands HR Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Jeannie Finkel as a partner in its financial services and chief human resources officer (CHRO) practices based out of Los Angeles. Mr. Finkel comes to the firm from Trust Company of the West, an asset management firm based in Los Angeles, where she served as
Tatum Selects New President
Recruiting giant SFN Group has appointed Karen Ferguson Macleod as president of its executive services division, Tatum LLC. Ms. Ferguson Macleod will drive an accelerated growth strategy and leverage synergies between Tatum and other SFN Group professional services businesses ― Mergis, Technisource and SourceRight Solutions. The combination of these divisions offers clients a range of
Atterro Human Capital Group Adds Hostess EVP of HR to Board
Atterro Human Capital Group, a provider of diversified human capital services, has added David A. Loeser, executive vice president human resources of Hostess Brands, Inc., to the company’s board. Mr. Loeser brings to Atterro over 25 years of experience in various executive leadership roles throughout a wide range of industries with global organizations. “In our
Spencer Stuart to Lead Board Search for Fairholme Fund
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by The Fairholme Fund to lead in a search for a new director to sit on its board. In a statement released by the company: “Spencer Stuart will oversee a process in which all shareholders can suggest director candidates, and in a few days will be establishing
