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Five Years Later: How the Shutdown Redefined Business and Leadership
Five years ago this week, the world came to a sudden halt. In March 2020 marked the beginning of a global shutdown that reshaped business, leadership, and the way companies operate. “At Z3Talent, everything came to a standstill,” Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search firm, remembers. Were companies going to keep hiring? Would the
The Moran Company Selected by the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association to Find New Leader
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has been retained by the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association (LAFRA) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior search consultant John Gravley is leading the assignment. The executive director is the chief administrative leader of LAFRA, responsible for
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.
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
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?
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
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
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
3 Actions for Successful Inclusive Leadership
The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry executives indicated that critical leadership characteristics in executive recruitment and engagement include emotional intelligence (74 percent) and diversity, equity and inclusion (77 percent). The growing interest in diversity expectations from employees, customers, and shareholders
Sonus Networks Hires Technology Officer
Sonus Networks, Inc./(NASDAQ:SONS), a provider of next generation IP-based network solutions, has hired Dr. Rajiv Laroia as senior vice president and chief technology officer. Dr. Laroia most recently served as SVP at QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Kincannon & Reed Fills Post For National Chicken Council
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has placed Mike Brown as president of the National Chicken Council. Mr. Brown is currently senior vice president for legislative affairs of the American Meat Institute. “The search committee considered many qualified candidates before recommending Mike Brown's election to the NCC executive committee,” said Bernard Leonard, who is group
Cook Associates to Lead Search for Automotive CFO
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has been selected by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Colleen Hulce, managing director and head of the CFO practice, will head the assignment. Asbury Automotive Group, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, is one of the largest automotive
Goldbeck Recruiting Launches Finance & Accounting Division
Goldbeck Recruiting Inc., a Vancouver-based recruitment and executive search firm, has launched a new finance and accounting division. Karen Epp, finance and accounting recruiter, will head the operation, which will include permanent and contract placements of designated and non-designated professionals such as CGAs, CMAs, CPA, CFOs, directors of finance, controllers, and financial analysts. “We have
Barclay Meade Expands Staff
Recruiting firm Barclay Meade, part of the Machtech Group, has added six new recruiters to its team in London. Toby Beech and James Woolley join the firm’s procurement and supply chain team as lead consultant and as senior consultant. Rebecca Cooper joins Barclay Meade’s commerce and industry practice. Emma Womersley and Laura Deegan have been
Korn Ferry Fills Post for Teacher Retirement System
Korn/Ferry International has recruited Brian Guthrie as executive director at the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas. Austin-based TRS, the sixth largest public pension fund in the U.S., covers more than 1.3 million public education and higher education employees and retirees. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia
Kronos Continues Revenue Growth
Kronos Incorporated, a global provider of workforce management solutions, has posted first quarter of fiscal 2011 revenues of $176.4 million. Earnings before interest, tax, and amortization (EBITA) were approximately $36.8 million. “Our market presence continues to grow around the world, as evidenced by a 150 percent year-over-year increase in new customer contracts. We also experienced
Vivo Launches Recruiting Practice for Silicon Valley
Vivo, an IT consulting and staffing firm for Silicon Valley companies, has launched an executive search practice. Through an approach that blends an understanding of a client’s hiring needs with a strong network of IT executives, Vivo’s executive search consultants will connect top-tier IT talent with the Greater Bay Area and Silicon Valley companies. The
Major, Lindsey & Africa Appoints Global Practice Leader
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has appointed Lawrence N. Mullman as global practice leader of the law firm practice group, an alliance of three practice groups that serve MLA’s law firm clients and candidates: partner practice group, associate practice group and law firm management practice group. Mr. Mullman is charged with building client relationships
Signium Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Signium International is celebrating 60 years of supporting companies to attract, retain and develop their top managerial talent. In 1951 Henry Wardwell Howell formed, in New York City, one of the first management consulting firms focused solely on senior level executive search, Ward Howell USA (today Signium International). In 1979 the international company was founded
Hudson Highland Group Records 20 Percent Revenue Climb
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted fourth quarter 2010 revenues of $219.1 million, a gain of 20 percent from $182.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. The recruiting company recorded net income of $1.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.40 per basic and
ChampionScott Recruits President for Rosetta Stone
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Helena Wong as president, International at Rosetta Stone. Ms. Wong was previously global president at Oregon Scientific, responsible for 35-plus countries worldwide. Rosetta Stone is a provider of technology-based language-learning solutions. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
Janou Pakter Adds VP of Executive Search
Global executive search firm Janou Pakter, Inc. (JPI) has added Jenn Wolf as vice president of executive search in the firm’s New York office. Ms. Wolf will bring leadership to JPI’s team of consultants with a focus on the company’s fashion design and creative sectors. Specifically, she will lead the firm’s fashion, design, advertising, marketing,
Boyden Completes Search for UBS
Boyden Global Executive Search has placed Iris Sanguinetti as an executive director and senior financial advisor in the Miami office at UBS AG. Ms. Sanguinetti will be in charge of UBS business development for the Central American and Caribbean markets. Manuel Corsino, a managing director in Boyden global executive search’s Miami office, completed the search.
Monster and Yahoo! Ink Multicountry Alliance in Latin America
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has formed a strategic alliance across Latin America to bring career opportunities and resources to Yahoo! users, employers and millions of job-seekers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. With this announcement, Monster is now Yahoo!'s provider of career and job content in key markets across Latin America. “The alliance with
Pinton Forrest and Madden Names Associate Partner
Executive search firm Pinton Forrest and Madden has named Esther McGregor as an associate partner. Ms. McGregor has been in the executive search sector for over 10 years and provides exceptional search services to many senior progressive Canadian leaders and organizations. Founded in 1992, Pinton Forrest and Madden is a Canadian-based executive search that focuses
Taleo Records 33 Percent Revenue Increase
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter 2010 revenues of $67.2 million, a 33 percent increase from $50.5 million during the same period a year ago. Fourth quarter loss per share was $0.02, compared to net income per fully diluted share of $0.13 a year ago. For the full
Global Sage Adds Managing Director in Hong Kong
Executive search firm Global Sage has added Glendy Chiu in Hong Kong as managing director leading its Asia Pacific investment banking and private equity recruiting practices. Ms. Chiu was previously chief operating officer, managing director, Pacific Rim investment banking at Merrill Lynch. “Glendy is an impressive addition to our Asia-Pacific management team. She has been
Trilogy Completes Search for AMPT
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Rafael E. Gutierrez as vice president of sales and marketing for Ampt, a solar energy company. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mr. Gutierrez previously served as senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing for Ascent Solar. Trilogy Search Non+Profit
Lawson Talent Management Selected by NCC AB
NCC AB (Nordic Construction Company), based in Stockholm, has signed a contract to implement Lawson Talent Management software. Lawson expects to improve operational efficiency at NCC by streamlining HR functions and simplifying access to workforce information. Established in 1988, NCC is the second-largest construction company in the Nordic region with more than 18,000 employees and
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
