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The C-Suite in the Age of Machines
As technology continues to redefine industries, the very concept of leadership is being rewritten. The rise of automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making has shifted the focus from managing processes to leading through complexity and change. Organizations are no longer just seeking executives who can deliver results—they need leaders who can balance digital transformation with human
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Seeking Chief Development Officer for the U.S. Naval Institute
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently seeking a chief development officer for the U.S. Naval Institute. The U.S. Naval Institute seeks a development leader of presence and confidence with an authentic passion for the Naval Institute’s mission. The chief development officer will oversee a comprehensive development program, building strong relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation supporters to secure unrestricted,
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.
Lindauer Forms Alliance with Cedars-Sinai to Grow Development Team
Lindauer and Cedars-Sinai, one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., have form an alliance in an effort to expand its development team and build the infrastructure needed to sustain that growth. In preparation for an ambitious new philanthropic campaign and to help Cedars-Sinai respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves, the
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?
The Last Mile of Executive Search: Turning Candidate Conversations Into Defensible Shortlist Decisions
As executive search becomes more data-driven, firms are under growing pressure to show clients not only who made the shortlist, but why. That is putting greater emphasis on consistent evaluation, clearly defined criteria, and stronger evidence around leadership capability, risk, and fit. The shift is also creating a larger role for AI in helping search
TurnkeyZRG Leading Chief Commercial Officer Searches for the University of Kentucky and the Indianapolis Colts
College athletics is moving into a new era as the business of sports continues to evolve, making commercial leadership increasingly important and creating new opportunities for experienced executives. As universities and professional teams place greater emphasis on revenue growth, partnerships, fan engagement, and brand strategy, the chief commercial officer role is becoming increasingly central to
TOC Arts Partners Seeking Chief Marketing Officer for by Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners was recently retained by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The search is being led by senior strategist Brenna Thomas. The CMO will lead marketing, creative services, ticketing, audience research, revenue forecasting, communications, and brand storytelling for an organization that showcases both emerging artists and modern icons. The chief marketing officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
Korn Ferry Helps to Recruit CEO for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Korn Ferry has recruited Reynold Hoover as the new CEO of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. “Reynold is a mission first, people always leader,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry. “LA28 has an incredibly gifted and experienced CEO, uniquely qualified to bring together the spirit and purpose of the
SFN Group Employee Confidence Index Increases in May
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index increased 0.5 points to 53.9 in May. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, shows that more workers are confident in the strength of the economy and in their ability to find a new job. Moreover, two in five
ManpowerGroup Acquires Xi’an Fesco in China
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has acquired Xi’an Fesco, an HR provider in Shaanxi Province with over 10,000 employees. By acquiring Xi’an Fesco, ManpowerGroup becomes a dominant workforce solutions leader along China’s manufacturing frontier, west of traditional coastal cities. ManpowerGroup is implementing a massive strategy for developing and aligning China’s manufacturing workforce as the
Coleman Lew Announces New Leadership
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has announced two new additions to its top management team. Kenneth D. Carrick will be the new president of the firm, and Charles E. Lew will serve as the new chairman. Both executives previously served as the firm's partner-managing directors. Coleman Lew & Associates, founded in 1979 and
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead Search for El Camino Hospital
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by El Camino Hospital to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. El Camino Hospital is located in Mountain View, CA. With 39 offices and more than 300 executive search professionals, Russell Reynolds Associates provides executive search services to a
JobFox Makes Advancements in Career Networking Tool
Career site Jobfox has the release new features that further enhance its career networking platform. The addition of an automated skills-matching “Network Builder” plus LinkedIn and Facebook integration to the company’s candidate referral tools will help recruiters more easily find talent in the market and increase job seekers’ chances of landing jobs. “Our networking tools
Monster Employment Index Continues to Maintain Positive Annual Growth in May
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded annual growth rate of seven percent in May, marking the 16th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Springtime recruitment remains strong in April-May timeframe despite one percent
The FiveTen Group Names Division Head in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has named Sharron Marsh to head its new internal resourcing division across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ms. Marsh began her recruitment career at Hays in 1996, before she moved into internal recruitment with Martin Ward Anderson in 2004. In 2010, she joined Square One where she worked
Wilton & Bain Names Former Heidrick CEO as Chairman
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named Piers Marmion as its chairman. Mr. Marmion previous served as CEO of Heidrick & Struggles Inc, managing partner of Whitehead Mann and managing partner EMEA at Spencer Stuart. "Wilton & Bain is one of the search industry's best kept secrets. It has a mastery of its sectors,
McCrackern & Partners Retained by CICBV
McCracken & Partners Executive Search Inc. has been selected by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive. “We are delighted to be assisting the CICBV in securing Jeannine's successor,” said Diane Armstrong of McCracken & Partners. “The CICBV has both a rich
Russam GMS Assigns Executive to Grow Entrepreneur Practice
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has hired Alan Horn to play a key role in the development of the company's entrepreneur practice. Mr. Horn is the former CEO of The Interim Management Group (consisting of Albemarle, Walker-Cox and Armadillo in the UK and Management Angels in Germany). His extensive CEO level experience
Saba Names New COO
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has named Shawn Farshchi as chief operating officer. In this position, Mr. Farshchi will lead Saba’s efforts to further innovate Saba People Cloud into a global, cloud operation and capitalize on Saba’s next phase of growth and next generation cloud solutions coming in the Fall. Mr.
Diversified Search and Hodge Partners Join Forces
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has announced that Hodge Partners has become part of Diversified Search. Hodge Partners, a search firm specializing in senior executive and board level searches, is based in San Francisco and also has a presence in Atlanta. “Our firms are mirror images of each other in terms of mission, values, culture, and
Korn Ferry Adds to Toronto Office
Korn/Ferry International has named Marc Létourneau as its new senior client partner in the firm's Toronto office. Mr. Létourneau will lead the firm's efforts in the investment banking and capital markets sectors. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a
Online Labor Demand Rises in May
Online advertised vacancies were up 148,800 in May to 4,471,200 according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The May increase follows a decline of 124,000 in April and a gain of 198,000 in March. “Overall, the trend in online advertised vacancies has been positive this year,” said June Shelp, vice president at The
Parker Executive Search Retained by UI
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by The University of Illinois (UI) to begin a search for a new athletic director. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Paychex Hires SVP Sales
Paychex, Inc. has appointed Rebecca F. Bernson as senior vice president of sales. Ms. Bernson is a senior executive with more than 30 years experience leading Fortune 500 sales organizations, specializing in business process outsourcing. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index Records 10 Percent Loss in U.S. Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, continued to slide for the third month in a row, with a loss of 2.1 points in July. “We are not seeing an improvement in hiring during the summer months, which is typical for this time of year,” said Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. “Although summertime
Tatum Adds to Seattle Office
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Stephen Cordial and Jim Rensberger to its Seattle office. Mr. Cordial previously founded Steve Cordial Consulting, which provided services to venture/private equity backed and public companies. Mr. Rensberger was formerly CFO for Pacific Mat, LLC and T&A Supply Company, Inc. “Steve Cordial has an outstanding history in key
Stanton Chase Names New Partner in Copenhagen
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has named Ib Sorensen as a partner in its Copenhagen office. Mr. Sorensen has more than 10 years of professional experience in senior management positions with larger Nordic and multinational industry leaders in technology, and professional services such as IBM. Stanton Chase has 71 offices in 45 countries, offering
Nosal Partners Places CFO at StrongMail Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Steve Pantelick as chief financial officer at StrongMail Systems, Inc. Mr. Pantelick was previously CFO at Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO. StrongMail enables marketers to forge meaningful, profitable and long-lasting connections with their customers through email marketing and social media.
Dillistone Signs New Contract with ASAP
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has entered into a new contract with Asap, an executive search firm with seven offices throughout Brazil. The implementation of Dillistone Systems’ FileFinder software system, which is expected later on this year, includes the purchase of around 100 FileFinder software licences, various services and a
Spencer Stuart Expands Life Sciences Practice in Paris
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has appointed Alain Leclerc as the new adviser of the life science practice at the firm's Paris office. Mr. Leclerc recruits senior leaders for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and services sectors. He specializes in positions across the entire drug-development process, including research, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory
CTPartners Adds Partner in Chicago Office
CTPartners has added Patricia J. Coleman as a partner in the life sciences and healthcare and legal services practices. She is based in Chicago. Ms. Coleman was previously a partner in the life sciences and legal search practices of both Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry International. "We are very pleased to have Patricia's diverse experience in
TRANSEARCH Grows Madrid Office
TRANSEARCH International has named Javier Fernández-Luna as a partner in its Madrid office. Prior to entering executive search, Mr. Fernández-Luna developed most of his professional career in Accenture, where he started in the Arthur Andersen Legal and Tax Division. He retired from Accenture in 2006 and focused his activities on investment management and private equity.
Hireright and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, and SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of talent management solutions, have teamed to give joint customers a new pre-integrated solution to help manage their employment screening programs more efficiently. Kevin Dunning, director of product management at HireRight, said: “Both companies offer easy-to-use, streamlined solutions for customers
PeopleClick Authoria Releases New Compliance and Diversity Tool
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the availability of CAAMS, version 4.2, the company's latest compliance and diversity product release. “In today's environment, HR professionals at all levels are challenged to reinvent their strategy in managing their workforce metrics,” said Randy Jesberg, senior vice president and general manager
DHR International Acquires Apogee Search
DHR International has acquired Calgary-based Apogee Search, a regional boutique recruitment firm focusing in the mining, energy, industrial, hospitality, real-estate, & technology sectors. Jill Schofield founded Apogee in 2002 after serving in numerous leadership capacities with Shell, Chevron, and IBM Global Services. Elaine Lee will be contributing to DHR’s global mining & minerals, media &
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Mumbai
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Mumbai, less than a year following the opening of the New Delhi office. Suvra Sen has been appointed as head of the Mumbai office. Most recently, Ms. Sen handled business development and execution for a number of C-level searches at executive search firm
Grafton Employment Group Adds to Staff
Cecil van Niekerk has been appointed as group human resources director with the Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe. Mr. van Niekerk has almost 40 years experience in human resources and management where he has held senior human resource positions such diverse businesses as Johnson &
B.E. Smith to Lead CEO Search for CRMC
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has been retained by the Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) to begin a search for a new CEO. CRMC is located in Harris, NY, and provides a wide range of medical services. Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service leadership solutions firm for healthcare providers.
JobPartners Selects eQuest
Jobpartners, a European leader in people and talent management solutions, has selected eQuest to provide its customers with a fully integrated job posting delivery gateway to thousands of career sites around the world. Jobpartners provides a set of flexible and collaborative applications that can be used separately or integrated into a complete comprehensive People Management
