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Egon Zehnder Acquires The Prince Houston Group
Egon Zehnder has acquired The Prince Houston Group, a leading boutique executive search firm based in New York with a strong focus on asset and wealth management. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, based in Greenwich, Conn., served as an advisor to Egon Zehnder on the transaction. The integration of The Prince
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists Shatterproof with CEO Search
After a rigorous, six-month national search led by global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, Pam Jenkins has been appointed as CEO of Shatterproof, a national non-profit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. She succeeds founder and CEO Gary Mendell, who launched Shatterproof in 2012 following the loss of his son to substance
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Achieving Diversity for Non-Profits
Top leaders are absolutely vital to driving diversity and inclusion at non-profits. “On an operational level, leaders establish policies and practices that frame and activate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embed it into the fibers of the organization,” said Deb Taft, chief executive officer at Lindauer. “On a personal level, a leader’s own behavior sets
Taleo Selected by Alcatel-Lucent
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by Alcatel-Lucent for its performance and analytics tools to deploy to its 70,000 employees worldwide. “By leveraging the value of our platform, Alcatel-Lucent, one of our largest customers in Europe, now has the ability to link skills, competencies, performance and learning data, giving
The Judge Group Grows NYC Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has hired Steven V. Joerg as recruiting vice president of the firm's New York City IT staffing practice. Prior to joining Judge, Mr. Joerg spent nine years at Mitchell Martin, where he led the recruiting efforts for that firm’s financial services clients. “We are thrilled to have Steve
PeopleFlex Becomes AC Lordi Search
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting, has announced that its Peopleflex subsidiary will change its name to AC Lordi Search to provide its direct hire services for accounting, audit and tax professionals. In addition, the Magellan Search Group has purchased the company's temporary staffing operations in Philadelphia. The move streamlines AC
Futurestep Adds Global Marketing VP in London
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Marisa Kacary as global vice president of marketing. Ms. Kacary has been appointed to lead the company's marketing programs and further build Futurestep's brand. Based in London but with a global remit, she was most recently director of marketing and communications of Alexander
CTPartners Adds Partner to Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has appointed Sam Stylianou as a partner in its financial services practice. A recruiter with 15 years of financial services experience, Mr. Stylianou serves primarily capital markets and asset & wealth management clients. He has recruited senior general management and individuals responsible for major initiatives within his client base. Mr. Stylianou joins CTPartners from
Talentum Launches Uratie.fi Powered by Adicio
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has announced that European publisher Talentum, has re-launched its careers site, Uratie.fi. This is the first Adicio-powered careers site in Finland. Uratie.fi is the joint recruiting service for all of Talentum’s Finnish media. Uratie was first launched in 2000 and caters to
Lucas Group Restructures Marketing Team
North American search firm Lucas Group has introduced a new marketing team: Amanda Edwards joins as web services, social and emerging media manager and Kari Brown joins as a marketing specialist. Ms. Edwards comes to Lucas Group from Red Clay Interactive, where she served as a web developer. Ms. Brown brings a strong academic background
Trilogy Fills Top Post for Education Sector
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Richard Lee Colvin as executive director of Education Sector, an independent think tank located in Washington, D.C., committed to achieving measurable impact in education. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mr. Colvin has headed the Hechinger Institute on Education and the
Smart Solutions Recruitment Launches New Recruitment Services Firm
Smart Solutions Recruitment has launched a new professional recruitment services firm as part of its strategic plan to expand into new markets. Branded separately from the main group as Edgar Stewart Selection Ltd, the new company will work alongside Smart's focus on flexible, agency workers and will concentrate on contract, permanent, mid-market and senior appointments
Egon Zehnder Launches Family Business Advisory Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has launched a family business advisory practice which acknowledges the role played by family business in driving economics. Rajeev Vasudeva, who is based in New Delhi, will serve as co-leader of the new practice. Berlin-based consultant Jorg Ritter will co-lead the practice. Damien O'Brien, CEO of Egon Zehnder International,
Parker Executive Search Retained by Bradley University
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by Bradley University to conduct a search for the new coach for its men's basketball team. Jim Les was recently released as the men's basketball coach as part of the University's objective to competitively move its basketball program forward. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations,
Stack Overflow Creates Next Generation Careers 2.0 Platform
Stack Overflow, a Q&A site and home to more than 10 million IT professionals, has announced the launch of its next generation Careers 2.0 platform. Careers 2.0 gives developers the ability to create an online professional dossier and enables recruiters to gain deeper insights into a potential job candidate “As a software industry executive myself,
Dasein Executive Search Expands Team
Dasein Executive Search has appointed Cláudia Martins and Thelma M. Teixeira as senior general operations manager and project consultant, Brazil. Dasein, founded in 1996, is a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) offering recruitment, selection organizational consultation, coaching and assessment services.
JobVite Adds VP
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has named David Lahey as vice president of customer success. Mr. Lahey now leads the professional services group providing activation, support and training to customers of Jobvite. “David has created scalable customer service solutions for global software companies, managing teams that delivered implementation, training and support for millions
SnagAJob.com Receives $27 Million in Funding
SnagAJob.com, an online community of hourly workers and provider of hourly workforce management solutions, has secured $27 million in series C funding led by August Capital, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm whose partners have been founding investors in companies such as Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and Skype. SnagAJob largely will use the new investment to
Korn Ferry Posts 27 Percent Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $194.1 million for the third quarter fiscal 2011, an increase of 27 percent from revenues of $152.9 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income was $13.98 million, or 30 cents per share, compared with $7.91 million, or 17 cents per share, a year earlier. Analysts were expecting
McDermott & Bull Names Consultants
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has added Tobin Boschetti and Dennis O’Keefe as principal consultants in its Irvine headquarters. Prior to joining McDermott & Bull, Mr. Boschetti served as vice president, field sales, for NuCO2 LLC, a provider of certified, beverage grade carbon dioxide and draught beer-grade nitrogen gas solutions. Mr. O’Keefe previously led the
Diversified Search Adds to Washington, D.C. Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Lonnie Taylor as managing director located in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Taylor's career has focused primarily on legislative, regulatory, public and political affairs in the government and private sectors; he has conducted senior leadership search assignments in a range of sectors, including general business, government affairs, public
Harvey Nash Launches HR DivisionHarvey Nash Launches HR Division
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has launched a new division specifically focused on HR professionals. The new division will be headed up by Lisa Wormald, an industry expert with over a decade's worth of experience helping organizations recruit HR professionals. The division will recruit across the full range of HR positions, including
Glocap Search Names New Practice Head
Executive search firm a Glocap Search has added Sachi Gahan as head of the firm’s newly combined venture capital and private equity practices. Mr. Gahan is a managing director based in Glocap’s San Francisco office. Prior to joining Glocap he was a principal at venture capital firms in San Francisco and Austin. “Glocap’s venture capital
Horton Opens Office in the Philippines
Horton International has opened a new office in The Philippines. The Philippines office was founded in 1999 as KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc. The firm focuses on senior management, finance, IT, human resources, sales and marketing, and supply chain for business process outsourcing, banking and other financial services, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, information technology, FMCG and manufacturing. Horton
HB RIDA Expands Management Team
Recruiting company HB RIDA has named Sam Morris as an investment director. Ms. Morris was previously director of business support for the consultancy unit of REC’s Academy for Business. He also worked with Staffwise plc and First People during her 15 years recruitment experience. “I am delighted to be working with Sam again – her
JDG Places CEO at Associate General Contractors
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Michael Elmendorf as president and chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of NY State. Mr. Elmendorf comes from the National Federation of Independent Business where he served as New York state director. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs
WorkforceLogic Releases Newest Tool
WorkforceLogic, a San Francisco-based provider of global workforce management software and services, has launched WorkforceLogic 7, its newest human capital procurement software. The new tool addresses global bill pay, professional service analytics, and enhanced usability. “We helped break ground in the vendor management solutions sector when we created this software,” said Gary D. Nelson, founder
Hudson Highland Group Names CEO
Hudson Highland Group, Inc., providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, has appointed Manuel Marquez as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Marquez is a recruitment industry veteran, having spent 15 years at global executive search firm Spencer Stuart, where he rose to lead the EMEA region before leaving to become CEO
Heidricks & Struggles Adds Partner
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Tracy Elving to the firm as partner. She will be part of the firm’s industrial practice and based out of Dallas. Ms. Elving comes to Heidrick from 3P Excellence LLC where she served as president and CEO. "Tracy is a committed leader, a respected industrial
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
