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How Recruitment Researchers Help Access Top Candidates
Hiring top-tier talent is one of the most critical—and challenging—tasks for any growing business. While job boards and traditional recruiting methods often yield familiar candidates, the true advantage comes from partnering with an executive search firm that leverages dedicated recruitment researchers to uncover exceptional, often untapped talent. These specialists go beyond the surface, uncovering high-caliber
Cowen Partners Assists United American Indian Involvement with CEO Search
Vancouver, WA-based Cowen Partners Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of John R. Reeves as the new CEO of United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII). This follows a national executive search led by Cowen Partners in partnership with UAII’s executive search committee, which included board members, staff, and community stakeholders. Sam Torres, managing director, led the
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9 Percent in February
Employment rose by 275,000 in February as the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 6.5 million in February. Job gains occurred in healthcare, in government, in food services and drinking places, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Among the
J. Robert Scott Expands Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed John Axworthy as a managing director in its financial services practice, based in London. Mr. Axworthy will lead the investment banking effort within the practice. “Expanding our financial services executive search capabilities in Europe with a focus on investment banking organizations will enable us to provide greater
Pinstripe Adds Former Starbucks HR Exec
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Angela Calkins as senior vice president of global client services. Ms. Calkins was previously the director of global talent acquisition for Starbucks Coffee Company where she led the talent acquisition team for the 160,000-employee global organization. “Angi led the global talent acquisition
Confidence Among Executive Recruiters Continues to Climb
Confidence among executive recruiters continues to climb as an increase in management recruiting activity confirms that more companies are thinking about growth in 2011 and more business leaders are poised to explore their career options, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). In January, the index revealed that 75 percent of 188
Phillips Oppenheim Finds CEO for ASF
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Henry L. Berman as chief executive officer of the Association of Small Foundations (ASF). Mr. Berman previously served as president and co-trustee of The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation. ASF is a membership organization for donors, trustees, employees and consultants of foundations that have few or no staff.
StepStone Solutions Selected by Belgium-Based KNAUF
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has provided Knauf Insulation with a complete e-recruitment platform to handle its recruitment processes. StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition was selected by Knauf Insulation to help it improve its recruitment process with more efficient candidate communications and lower administrative effort. “Knauf Insulation adds to our already strong
Kinsey Allen Opens San Francisco Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has launched its San Francisco practice with the addition of DiAnn Ferguson. Ms. Ferguson will concentrate on mandates within the asset management sector on the West Coast of the U.S. “Launching a division in California is the natural next step in unifying our businesses across the U.S. and
CPS Human Resource Services Tapped by Sacramento
Executive recruiter CPS Human Resource Services (CPS) has been retained to for a nationwide search for the next city manager of Sacramento. In addition, they will be looking for an executive director for the newly created agency, Sacramento Steps Forward. “Each of our searches is done with a high level of professionalism and client collaboration,”
Curran Partners Places Gartner Exec at EDR
Executive search firm Curran Partners has placed James B. Stanton as vice president of products and marketing at Environmental Data Resources (EDR). Mr. Stanton was previously vice president of marketing for Gartner. Environmental Data is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMG Information, Inc., a business information division of Daily Mail and General Trust, plc. Curran Partners
Experience, Inc. Launches Proactive Post
Experience, Inc., a provider of career matching services, has launched a new product Proactive Post to help companies find entry-level candidates based on specific employer requirements, including geographic location, undergraduate major, job experience, diversity requirements, leadership ability and GPA. "Proactive Post allows an employer to develop and handpick talent in real-time from our database. This
eQuest Partners with Beyond
Job posting distribution and job posting management provider eQuest, has partnered with Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities. This continues eQuest's expansion plans to provide its users exclusive job posting venues in the arenas of compliance and out-reach. “It is essential for corporations to reach the widest assortment of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders,
Heidrick & Struggles Expands HR Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Jeannie Finkel as a partner in its financial services and chief human resources officer (CHRO) practices based out of Los Angeles. Mr. Finkel comes to the firm from Trust Company of the West, an asset management firm based in Los Angeles, where she served as
Tatum Selects New President
Recruiting giant SFN Group has appointed Karen Ferguson Macleod as president of its executive services division, Tatum LLC. Ms. Ferguson Macleod will drive an accelerated growth strategy and leverage synergies between Tatum and other SFN Group professional services businesses ― Mergis, Technisource and SourceRight Solutions. The combination of these divisions offers clients a range of
Atterro Human Capital Group Adds Hostess EVP of HR to Board
Atterro Human Capital Group, a provider of diversified human capital services, has added David A. Loeser, executive vice president human resources of Hostess Brands, Inc., to the company’s board. Mr. Loeser brings to Atterro over 25 years of experience in various executive leadership roles throughout a wide range of industries with global organizations. “In our
Spencer Stuart to Lead Board Search for Fairholme Fund
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by The Fairholme Fund to lead in a search for a new director to sit on its board. In a statement released by the company: “Spencer Stuart will oversee a process in which all shareholders can suggest director candidates, and in a few days will be establishing
Ceridian Launches InView Workforce Management Tool
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has partnered with Dayforce to launch the Ceridian InView Workforce Management solution. The platform delivers a seamless experience for clients across the entire spectrum of human capital management functions. “We’re delighted to partner with Dayforce to bring this innovative product to
Kincannon & Reed Fills Post for National Chicken Council
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has added Janet Wightman as managing director, with a focus on the firm's Canadian market. Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Ms. Wightman was previously a senior executive in the financial services industry with a focus on the agribusiness sector. Most recently, she was president and chief executive of Victoria Park
Russell Reynolds Grows Minneapolis/St. Paul Office
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has expanded the company's Minneapolis/St. Paul office with the appointment of John Schultz to the medical technology practice. In his new role, Mr. Schultz will leverage his expertise in medical technology innovation and commercialization to provide strategic counsel and senior-level executive search services to clients in
Creative Search Becomes AIMS International Sweden
Creative Search Sweden AB has changed its name to AIMS International Sweden. Creative Search Sweden AB was elected exclusive representative of AIMS International for Sweden in 1998 but kept the original name for different reasons for many years. The company Creative Search has offices in Stockholm and Malmö. “I am extremely happy by this move,”
IHStrategies Adds to MSA Executive Search Practice
Integrated Healthcare Strategies (IHStrategies), a healthcare human resource consulting firm with offices in Minneapolis and Kansas City, has added Rita Johnson as vice president in its MSA executive search practice. Ms. Johnson has 20 plus years experience placing top leadership positions in healthcare systems, hospitals, medical groups, and physician practices. She previoulsy owned her own
Eton Partners Retained by Consolidated-Tomoka Land for CEO Search
Atlanta-based executive search firm Eton Partners has been retained by Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current president and CEO, William H. McMunn, has announced his retirement. Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. is a Florida-based company primarily engaged in converting company owned agricultural lands into a portfolio of net
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
