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Russell Reynolds Associates Names First Chief Science Officer
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) has appointed Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic as its first chief science officer. In this new global role, Dr. Chamorro-Premuzic will lead RRA’s research and development (R&D) and innovation initiatives, driving the firm’s data strategy and the development of proprietary insights to further enhance RRA’s advisory capabilities. “The integration of cutting-edge
Spencer Stuart Forms Long-Term Alliance with ONYX
Spencer Stuart has inked a new long-term strategic partnership with ONYX, an invitation-only membership network of recently retired and longer-tenured CEOs, two-thirds of whom have led Fortune 500 companies and who collectively sit on over 400 corporate boards. Spencer Stuart made a minority investment in ONYX and will become its exclusive partner for leadership, talent and human capital
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
A Look at How Data-Driven, Tailored Search Drives Growth in Today’s Market
Executive search has entered a new phase of evolution. Recruiters say that while old-school search firms across the industry continue to ply the same old trade they always have, a new breed of search is producing outsized returns for clients. “At Bespoke Partners, we are at the forefront of this evolution,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO
IIC Partners Appoints Global Leader Consumer Practice Group
IIC Partners has appointed Jean-Marc Danton as the new global leader of its consumer and retail practice group. Mr. Danton has more than 22 years’ experience in this sector. IIC Partners board director, Scott Doupe, said: “I am delighted Jean-Marc has accepted this important leadership role within our organization and I have no doubt his
Dowd Associates Expands Staff
Dowd Associates Executive Search has added Jim Downing as director of executive search. Mr. Downing’s experience includes leadership roles at Alden Executive Search and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
Evolv On-Demand Hires Former Monster Marketing VP
Evolv On-Demand, a provider of science-based, on-demand talent matching and intelligence solutions, has hired former Monster Worldwide VP Daniel Enthoven as its chief marketing officer. Mr. Enthoven has deep experience in both on-line recruitment and enterprise software, having worked as vice president of product marketing and alliances at Monster Worldwide and VP of sales and
Allen Austin Global Executive Search Announces Promotions
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has promoted Heather Dorsey to director of operations and research at the firm’s Houston office and Steve Murdock to senior partner in Seattle. Prior to joining Allen Austin in 2010, Ms. Dorsey had more than 11 years of experience in the service industry. Mr. Murdock has more than 20 years
Kronos Implemented by Sabre Holdings
Kronos Incorporated has announced that Sabre Holdings has recently began implementing its workforce management solutions across its largest employee locations worldwide to further manage labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity. Malysa O'Connor, director of services and distribution marketing at Kronos, said: “Sabre Holdings, a world leader in travel technology has a complex network
Korn Ferry Posts 16 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) has posted revenues of $205.8 million for the fourth quarter, an increase of 16 percent from revenues of $176.9 million a year ago. Net income rose to $20.3 million, or 43 cents per share, for the quarter ended April 30 from $8.9 million, or 19 cents per share, a year ago. For the
ChampionScott Completes Searches for Microprobe
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Juergen Woehl as chief operating officer and Dr. David Lam as a member of the board of directors at MicroProbe. Dr. Lam joins the board of directors of MicroProbe’s parent company, Astria Semiconductor Holdings. Best known for founding semiconductor capital equipment giant, Lam Research, Dr. Lam now heads
ClickZ and Search Engine Watch Launch Interactive Marketing Job Board
ClickZ, a resource for interactive marketing news, information and opinion, has teamed up with search engine industry news specialist http://www.searchenginewatch.com target=”_blank”>Search Engine Watch to launch a new interactive marketing job board. ClickZJobs and SEWJobs helps connect jobseekers with the latest employment opportunities and provide recruiters access to more than 1 million unique interactive and search
Morgan McKinley Names Three Directors
Global recruiter Morgan McKinley has announced three key leadership appointments in its financial services division. Steve Leeson, formerly operations director – permanent recruitment, has been appointed to the newly created role of operations director – financial services new business. Hakan Enver, previously associate director – financial services permanent, has been promoted to operations director –
CDI Corp. Inks Multi-Year Deal with Lawrence Livermore National Security
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has announced that its CDI-Aerospace division has entered into a long term service agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC in support of the Lawrence Livermore National Lab National Ignition Facility (NIF). The service agreement has a term of five years. Financial terms of the deal were
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Seven Partners
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced that Deborah Ben-Canaan (San Diego), Catherine Butts (Atlanta), Carl Hopkins (Hong Kong), Jacquelyn Knight (New York), Jeff Liebster (New York), Jane Sullivan Roberts (Washington, D.C.) and Lee Udelsman (New York) have been named partners. The seven join MLA’s advisory board. “Partnership criteria are demanding,” said Simon Robinson,
OneWire Launches New Career and Talent Management Solution
OneWire, a provider of career and talent management services, has launched its single-platform solution for candidates and companies. With this latest release, OneWire now offers enhancements that simplify the ease of use for candidates and provide companies with a wider pool of talent by driving more traffic to open opportunities. Candidates now have the ability
WorkStrategy and SilkRoad Technology Join Forces
U.S.-based WorkStrategy, Inc., a provider of human resource management and technology services, has partnered with SilkRoad technology, a provider in talent management solutions. The partnership will make SilkRoad's RedCarpet onboarding and life events management solution more accessible to WorkStrategy's customers operating in an integrated ERP-based human capital management (HCM) environment. Specifically, it gives SilkRoad customers
Harris / IIC Partners Retained by Ohio University
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been chosen by Ohio University to lead the search for its next vice president of research and creativity and dean of the graduate school. Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio. Founded in 1997, Harris / IIC Partners is a
HRmarketer.com Expands Database Offerings
HRmarketer.com, a marketing and media relations service specializing in human resources, has expanded its marketing platform and information databases to help clients reach decision makers and purchasing influencers in functions beyond HR. These functions include IT, finance, operations and purchasing — all of which are increasingly instrumental in partnering with HR to make product selection
Norman Broadbent and Alium Partners Form Alliance
Executive recruiter Norman Broadbent has formed an alliance with Alium Partners, a provider of interim management professionals in the U.K. The partnership, which will be exclusive and will involve no initial capital or branding requirements, coincides the previous joint venture of Norman Broadbent with Russam GMS in March, when Norman Broadbent assumed full control of
ManpowerGroup Acquires Reach HR
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has continued its expansion across China by acquiring REACH HR, a human resources provider in Guangdong Province and employer of more than 100,000 associates. REACH HR specializes in manufacturing human resources, and currently serves Guangdong's electrical appliance and logistical businesses. With this strategic anchor in Southern China, a long-time
Amrop Battalia Winston Completes Search for PBS
Amrop Battalia Winston has recruited Craig Sperling as vice president and deputy general counsel at PBS. The search was led by partner, Kathryn Griffin. Mr. Sperling brings 15 years media & entertainment experience from organizations such as; Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP, Discovery Communications, Inc. and Morrison & Foerster LLP. PBS offers all Americans the
European Online Recruitment Up 21 Percent
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a 21 percent year-over-year growth in May. Germany continues to lead all countries in annual growth for the sixth consecutive month. Industrial production sectors such production, manufacturing,
Kenexa Releases New Assessment Tool
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has launched StandOut, a tool designed to reveal an individual's top two strength roles plus deliver practical techniques to help managers and employees be successful. StandOut's reports include a 20-page individual employee report that details the person's comparative advantage and greatest value to the
Adicio Launches Six New Spanish Language Job Boards for Impremedia
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has released six new Spanish language job boards for impreMedia, a leading Hispanic news and information company. These new job sites serve the 50 million Hispanics living in the U.S. The Spanish language job boards complement impreMedia's existing English job boards, giving
Fairfield Partners Recruits HR Exec for StyleSight
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Kathy Piro as senior vice president of human resources at Stylesight. Ms. Piro was formerly vice president of HR at Webloyalty. As a follow on, Fairfield Partners has been given the search assignment for the SVP marketing for
Bersin Study Finds Companies Reinvesting in HR
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has found that U.S. organizations are starting to reinvest in human resources services and staffing following the economic downturn of the past three years. Organizations on average spent 1.4 percent more on HR programs, services and systems in 2011 than
Cornerstone Adds Strategy Executive
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. has named Jason Corsello as vice president of corporate development and strategy. “Jason has been a top analyst, advisor and thought leader in the talent management industry for the last decade. His knowledge of talent management processes and systems, along with his experience working with leading global companies, will be invaluable in
HRsmart Opens in Philippines and Johannesburg
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened two new offices in the Philippines and Johannesburg, South Africa. The company now has over 16 physical offices in 12 countries. “As HRsmart continues to gain new American clients with global locations, and new international clients, HRsmart has now over 1500 implementations in over 35
Witt/Kieffer Expands Executive Team
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has named Jena E. Abernathy, former chief administrative officer of Premier, Inc., as vice president. Based in the firm's Atlanta office, Mr. Abernathy's national practice will include recruiting board members, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CHROs and other senior leaders for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and not-for-profit organizations, as well as
Diversified Search Teams Up with Global Novations
Diversified Search has formed a strategic alliance with Global Novations, a global consulting and training firm focused on diversity and inclusion, talent optimization, and market optimization, to offer a comprehensive resource for executive search and diversity consulting services. "Diversified has been dedicated to placing qualified women and diversity candidates in professional positions since its founding
Cook Associates Places CEO at Zmags
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Michael Schreck as CEO of Zmags. Mr. Schreck is well-known in venture capital circles as a co-founder of several prominent start-ups including m-Qube, Upromise and SmartBargains/Rue La La. He also served as a general partner at General Catalyst, a leading venture capital firm. The search was co-led by
Metin Mitchell & Company Ltd. and Talent2 Partner
In an effort to provide a wide range of human capital solutions to its executive search clientele, Metin Mitchell & Company has partnered with Talent2, a provider of human capital consulting, outsourcing, and training throughout the MENA region. Metin Mitchell & Co. co-founder Dominique Russo, said: “We are currently finding that, due to a rapid
arcplan Launches International Partner Recruitment Program
arcplan, a software provider of business intelligence and planning solutions, has launched an international recruitment program aimed at expanding its partner network. “With our partner recruitment initiative, we intend to continue the superb momentum of partner sales and successful business development in German-speaking European countries and Asia,” said Oliver Deistler, SVP, channels & business development.
The Institute of Recruiters Opens Doors
The Institute of Recruiters (IOR), the professional membership body that brings recruitment and HR practitioners together, has opened. The group was founded to represent the interests of recruiters and HR professionals both in the U.K. and overseas. “We have been thrilled with the volume of activity that has taken place in the IOR’s LinkedIn Group
