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Myers McRae Assists Florida A&M Recruit 13th President
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Marva Johnson as the 13th president of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Her selection followed a thorough presidential search, which narrowed the field to four highly qualified finalists. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. “Congratulations to Marva Johnson on her confirmation as the
Essenta Names Partner
London-headquartered Essenta Partners has expanded with the addition of James Kenyon as a partner. “James brings with him more than a decade of international consulting and leadership advisory experience, with a strong focus on the private equity sector,” said James Howells, founder and CEO of Essenta. “He has a well-established track record of working with
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.
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
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?
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
How Job Seekers Can Assess Company Culture
When job hunting, finding the perfect role goes beyond a company’s reputation or the allure of a job title. One critical factor that often takes precedence is the company culture. The culture of a company can significantly impact your job satisfaction, professional growth, and overall well-being, according to a new report from Protis Global. So,
Cook Places Recruits CEO for OEM Worldwide
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Michael McCammack as president and chief executive officer of OEM Worldwide. Mr. McCammack previously served as president and CEO of TS3 Technology, Inc., an electronics manufacturing services company. The search was led by Kevin Logterman, managing director and head of Cook’s industrial markets and family business practices. OEM
Archer-Martin Assists Wilson College with President Search
Nantucket-based executive search firm Archer-Martin Associates has helped Wilson College retain Dr. Barbara K. Mistick as its 19th president in the 142-year history of the college. Dr. Mistick, who will officially assume the Wilson presidency on July 1, currently serves as president of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, a position she has held since 2005.
HR People & Strategy Selects Satell Center for Executive Education Association
Human Resources People & Strategy (HRPS) has chosen the Satell Center for Executive Education as its exclusive provider of online training programs for senior HR executives and their teams. The programs are designed to help chief HR officers with talent management and succession planning by developing managers and potential successors. “Chief HR officers asked us
PeopleAnswers Partners with RadioShack to Improve Hiring Decisions
PeopleAnswers has announced an agreement with RadioShack for use of its talent assessment software for all positions in nearly 5,800 company-operated stores and kiosks as well as corporate offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. RadioShack will use PeopleAnswers to prescreen, assess and hire job candidates for all positions including sales associates, store and
Odgers Berndtson Expands Frankfurt Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has expanded its Frankfurt office with the addition of Katja Hollaender-Herr as a member of the technology and the business & professional services practices. She will focus on the cross-industry recruitment of CIO, CTO and IT management as well as human resources positions. Ms. Hollaender-Herr was previoulsy a principal
AdminiStaff Changes Name to Insperity
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services, has officially changed its name to Insperity. “The mission of Insperity is to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. Our goal is to establish Insperity as the trusted advisor providing HR and business solutions to performance-driven companies,” said Paul J. Sarvadi, chairman and CEO. “Our corporate strategy
CIPFA Placements Adds to Interim Practice
CIPFA Placements, the recruitment arm of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, has added Anna Bishell to its staff. Ms. Bishell joins the firm from Pinnacle PSG where she was head of interim practice. Her main focus will be the development of the new HR interim recruitment services division. With more than 20
3P Consultants Places Director at Blue Star
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Ram Ramasundar as director at Blue Star, India's largest central air-conditioning company with a network of 29 offices and around 2,600 employees. Mr. Ramasundar was formerly group financial controller at Hindustan Lever. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
IPS Group Adds SVP
IPS Group has appointed Daniel R. Gattis as senior vice president of IPS Search, Inc., its North American retained search division. Mr. Gattis will provide domestic and international search and selection consultation to insurance, healthcare, and financial services clients. Prior to joining IPS Search, he was senior vice president and managing director of Jacobson Executive
Cameron Carmichael Expands Healthcare Practice
Charlotte, NC-headquartered executive search firm Cameron Carmichael has added Martin Godwin as a managing director and head of its healthcare practice. Mr. Godwin began his career in executive recruiting in 1997 and worked as a senior consultant with executive search firms The McAulay Firm and Anderson & Associates, Inc. He has led and conducted more
Crowe-Innes & Associates Completes Search for Hospira, Inc.
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC has placed Francois DuBois as senior vice president of global quality at Hospira, Inc., a global pharmaceuticals and global devices company based in the greater Chicago area. Crowe-Innes & Associates was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology, financial services and non-profit. The firm is a woman-owned
DHR Names EVP in Phoenix Office
DHR International has hired Mike Paddock as executive vice president in the firm’s Phoenix office. Mr. Paddock leads engagements to recruit senior-level executives in general management, global supply chain, procurement, sales, technical operations, and human resources. His clients have ranged in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries, including
Adecco Partners with Job Search Television Network
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has entered into a partnership with Job Search Television Network (JSTN). As part of the extensive recruitment marketing activities that Adecco performs for their clients, the company will utilize JSTN's video job reports and cultural profiles to promote their clients' openings through
The Onstott Group Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Paul Moran as a managing director in its advanced technology industry practice. Mr. Moran will specialize in the software & services communications, media and clean technology industries. He previously served as a managing director at Taylor Winfield and prior to that was with CTPartners. Founded in 1987,
Options Group Opens Office in Frankfurt
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has opened a Frankfurt office to meet the growing demand for services in the EMEA region. Executive director, Ina Bauermeister, will lead the effort and focus on the region's technology practice. Diana Herpel also joins Options Group Frankfurt as vice president. Ms. Bauermeister joins Options Group
Russell Reynolds Expands in San Francisco
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Pam Zuercher as an executive director based in San Francisco. Ms. Zuercher will leverage her expertise in mobile, payments, and e-commerce to serve clients across the financial services, technology, media, entertainment, and convergence industries. "Pam's addition to the firm's San Francisco office will help
Jobfox Creates Social Recruiting Network
Career site Jobfox has announced the launch of its new product, Jobfox Boost, a social recruiting and career networking engine that automates the process of building talent networks. With Jobfox Boost, HR professionals and recruiters can create their own private networks of pre-qualified individuals and recruit talent directly from them. Boost also provides a built-in
PeopleClick Authoria Research Institute Launches Eeosource.com
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the expansion of Peopleclick Authoria Research Institute’s compliance and diversity services with the launch of The New EEO Source, an online information resource for HR professionals, employment attorneys, consultants, and compliance officers. The New EEO Source provides organizations with insight into potentially
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Technology Practice
Korn Ferry has added John Kuper as senior client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based in the Philadelphia office. Mr. Kuper was previously a partner at Howard Fischer Associates, completing CEO, CFO, and CMO top management searches. “John’s diverse client work, including leading media, technology, communications and consumer companies, as
Global Search Firm Orchid Network Opens Doors
Executive recruiters Denise Wypiszenski and Gary W. Silverman have launched Orchid Network LLC to provide services to a broad cross-section of businesses including financial services, and consumer and industrial products companies with a global presence. “With extensive experience across a variety of industries, Orchid Network has a deep understanding of business needs,” said Ms. Wypiszenski.
Hays Japan Opens Legal Specialist Unit
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has opened its legal specialist business unit to cover placement services related to the legal sector. This marks Hays' 12 specialized business unit in Japan. Specifically, the legal business unit is committed to meeting demand for senior roles covering in-house lawyers, legal managers and contract managers, as well
Talent Technology Corp. Creates New Tool for Recruiters
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has introduced its new Talemetry talent generation suite. The tool is a five-module integrated solution developed to help organizations to continually source, market, and engage a pipeline of high-quality talent. The suite will work seamlessly with existing human
CDI Corp. Records 14 Percent Revenue Increase
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $248 million, an increase of 14.2 percent from revenues of $217.2 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $14.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted
Korn Ferry Adds To Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Daniel S. Powell as client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based out of the firm’s Irvine office and will focus on Southern California’s San Diego region. Mr. Powell brings C-level experience to Korn/Ferry, most recently serving as senior vice president at international consulting firm Oce. “Dan’s
Heidrick & Struggles Post 15.8 Percent Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, a gain of 15.8 percent from $109.9 million a year ago. Net revenue increased 19.1 percent in the Americas, 7.8 percent in Europe (approximately 14 percent on a constant currency basis), and
Diversified Search Names Managing Director in L.A.
Michelle Bonoan has joined Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson as managing director in its Los Angeles office. Ms. Bonoan focuses on the education, not-for-profit, and arts & culture sectors. Her clients are nationwide and encompass major non-profit organizations dedicated to education, social services, arts and culture, children and family services, environment, and health-related issues, as
Egon Zehnder Assigns New Practice Head
Steven Goodman has assumed leadership of the Egon Zehnder International’s U.S. industrial practice group's energy and cleantech segment. He has been a member since he joined the firm in 2006. "Goodman's deep industry knowledge and the unique skill sets needed by its leadership will help our clients to select and promote the right people for
B.E. Smith Grows Interim Leadership/Consulting Solutions Division
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Stephen Burns as vice president and project leader for the firm’s interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions. An accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in clinical operations and program development in a managed care environment, Mr. Burns will lead a number of interim and
Online Recruitment Provider, Network Recruitment, Opens London Office
E-recruitment solutions provider networx recruitment, has opened its London office. A team of eight recruitment specialists including the newly appointed Richard Newman, Russell Burden and Russell Cox will be operate the new office. “The opening of our London office marks a new era for networx, we plan to use this new base to capitalize on
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
