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How Leadership Success Hinges on Style and Cultural Fit
Leadership today requires more than experience and expertise—it demands self-awareness and alignment with the environment in which a leader operates. The most effective leaders understand that success depends not only on what they know but on how their approach fits the organization’s culture, pace, and expectations. This connection between leadership style and organizational context often
BroadView Talent Partners Assists Gateway Film Center with CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Charly Bauer as the new president and CEO of Gateway Film Foundation. He will lead nationally recognized art house Gateway Film Center. Mr. Bauer, who begins on November 3, was selected following a comprehensive nationwide search led by Broadview Talent Partners. He succeeds longtime Gateway Film Foundation leader Chris Hamel, who will step down
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
10 Leadership Strategies for Creating a Thriving Culture
Company culture is the shared values, attitudes, behaviors, and standards that make up a work environment. It is about the experience people have at work and how that experience aligns with the external brand and messaging of the company. Culture is what creates the day-to-day experience at a company. In addition, in today’s dynamic business landscape,
RSR Partners Grows HR Practice
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Wendy Murphy as managing director and head of the firm's chief human resources practice (CHRO). Ms. Murphy will also be a member of the firm's board recruiting practice. "Wendy's vast experience working with human resources leaders is a strategic addition
Futurestep Expands Latin American Business
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Roberto Spuri as managing director of its Latin American business. Mr. Spuri will be responsible for driving the growth of Futurestep's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), consulting and retained search services across the region. Mr. Spuri brings to Futurestep a wealth of experience in
CareerBuilder Acquires JobCentral
CareerBuilder has acquired JobsCentral, a job board in Singapore that also has a presence in Malaysia. Uniting CareerBuilder and JobsCentral will bring a wider array of recruitment and career solutions to Singapore's employment community. Singapore has one of the best-performing economies and job markets in the world. Its gross domestic product is projected to grow
Caldwell Partners Selected by Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has been retained by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce to begin a search for a new chief administrative officer. Established in 1966 and instrumental to the establishment of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce is the leading business association in Whistler, Host Mountain
Taleo Posts 30 Percent Revenue Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on-demand talent management solutions, has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $71.5 million, a 30 percent increase from $55 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company posted a net loss of $2.2 million, or five cents a share, compared with earnings of $818,000, or two
Zavala Civitas Strengthens Presence in Europe and Latin America
AESC member Zavala Civitas Executive Search has strengthened its presence in Southern Europe and Latin America, adding offices in Mexico, DF and Milan, as well as expanding their team with professionals experienced in these regions. In addition, the firm has established an association with Civitas International and renamed the company accordingly. Civitas is European-based executive
The Judge Group Adds President of Western Operations
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Khang Nguyen as president of Western operations for Judge Technical Staffing. Mr. Nguyen has over 12 years of sales and regional management experience in IT staffing and consulting, with extensive experience in California, Oregon, Arizona and Washington. Most recently, he served as regional manager for an
Korn Ferry Names Managing Director in Seoul
Korn/Ferry International has named Sean Kim as office managing director of its Seoul office. He assumes the role from Jonathan Holmes, who has moved to the firm’s Dubai office to serve as managing director, Middle East. Mr. Kim joined Korn/Ferry in 2006 as client partner and was promoted to senior client partner in 2009. A
Boyden Expands Atlanta Team
Boyden Global Executive Search has added Brian Clark as a managing director in its Atlanta office. With the addition of Mr. Clark, Boyden Atlanta has client capabilities in the U.S. Southeast in chemicals and plastics, biotechnology and general manufacturing. Mr. Clark has performed global C-suite and senior management assignments for clients such as Allied Signal/Honeywell,
DHR Places CEO at Stuart Dean, Co., Inc.
DHR International has recruited Mark Parrish as president and chief executive officer of Stuart Dean, Co., Inc. The search was led by David Hoffmann, chairman and CEO. Mr. Parrish joins Stuart Dean after serving as president and CEO of Deceuninck North America. "Mr. Parrish is a rare find and an outstanding executive that will do
TheLadders.com Launches ‘Mobile Inbox’
Online job service TheLadders.com has launched “Mobile Inbox,” a service that allows job seekers to connect with recruiters and hiring managers through their mobile phone. “As the online job market changes, and it becomes easier for job seekers to find and apply to job listings, recruiters are seeing an influx of applications creating what is
Cook Associates Places CFO at Wellmark
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed David Brown as CFO and treasurer of Wellmark, Inc., a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. Mr. Brown joins Wellmark from Capital One Financial Corp., where he served most recently as CFO – Domestic Credit Card. The search was led by Kevin Parker, managing director and head
IIC Partners Names Global Sector Leader
IIC Partners has appointed Todd Hohauser as the new global leader of its industrial practice group. Mr. Hohauser, president and COO of Harvey Hohauser & Associates in Detroit, has more than 12 years experience in retained executive search in the industrial and technology sectors across Fortune 100 internationals, middle market and privately held corporations. IIC
Kenexa Posts 59 Percent revenue Jump
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $63 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, a 59 percent increase from revenues of $39.7 million a year ago. The revenue gain was largely due to the acquisition of Salary.com. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders,
PeopleMatter Secures $7.2 Million in Financing
PeopleMatter, a talent management provider for the service industry, has secured $7.2 Million in Series B funding. The round was led by Noro-Moseley Partners, with participation from previous investors C& B Capital, Intersouth Partners, and Harbert Ventures. “We've done extensive market research on the talent management industry. PeopleMatter's unconventional platform integrating the consumer, employee, and
Cook Associates Places CFO At Wellmark
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed David Brown as CFO and treasurer of Wellmark, Inc., a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. Mr. Brown joins Wellmark from Capital One Financial Corp., where he served most recently as CFO – Domestic Credit Card. The search was led by Kevin Parker, managing director and head
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Director
Kincannon & Reed has appointed Gary Weihs as a managing director. Based in Iowa, Mr. Weihs will serve clients throughout North America and internationally. He joins Kincannon & Reed from Proliant Dairy, a division of Laurisden Group, where he most recently served as CEO. Prior to that, he was COO of RDO Equipment, which owns
ManpowerGroup Records 24 Percent Revenue Rise
ManpowerGroup/(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, a increase of 24 percent from $4.1 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of $35.7 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $2.8 million, or four cents per diluted share, a year
Bernard Hodes Groups Partners with HRK
Bernard Hodes Group, a provider of integrated talent solutions, has announced that HRK, S.A. has joined the Hodes Global Network. HRK is a specialist in strategy development and implementation of integrated recruitment marketing campaigns, and has worked with large global brands such as Kraft Foods, Reckitt Benckiser and Leroy Merlin. “The addition of HRK strengthens
Vetted Solutions to Lead CEO Search for AMCP
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has been retained by The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) to lead its search for a new chief executive. AMCP is a professional organization for pharmacists, health care practitioners and associates who practice in managed care settings. Vetted Solutions provides retained executive search services, interim solutions,
Barclay Meade Adds Lead Consultant
Recruiting firm Barclay Meade, part of the Machtech Group, has named Michaela Poust as a lead consultant based in its St. Albans office. Ms. Poust has 18 years of recruitment experience and was previously a senior consultant at Macmillan Davies Hodes. “The strength of our business is in the quality and calibre of our key
Monster’s Revenue Rises 21 Percent
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $261 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with $215.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, a 21.4 percent gain. During the quarter, Monster reported a net income of $0.1 million or break-even earnings compared to a net loss of $24 million or 20
Lucas Group Expands Staff
North American search firm Lucas Group has added Amy Healey as the new director of sales operations. In this role, Ms. Healey will be tasked with sales operations and training. She will also be responsible for building the firm's internal recruiting efforts. Ms. Healey comes to Lucas Group from Hobson Associates, where she was a
JB Homer Fills Senior Position for CEB
New York City-headquartered recruiter JB Homer Associates has placed Edie Ashton as the new senior director of global data warehouse technology for The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB). CEB is a provider of business research and analysis services to more than 5,000 companies worldwide. JB Homer has 25 years of experience placing senior-level technology and
Online Labor Demand Drops in April
Online advertised vacancies slipped by 123,800 in April to 4,322,300, according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The April decline follows a strong gain of 763,100 in the first quarter of 2011. “Labor demand has risen to levels we last saw just before the official start of the recession four years ago,” said
CareerBoard.com Partners with Cleveland-Based Fox
CareerBoard.com has formed a partnership agreement with Northeast Ohio's news leader, FOX 8. Through the agreement employers with hiring needs have the opportunity to purchase multimedia recruitment packages at significantly reduced rates through CareerBoard.com encompassing online job postings, TV ads, web advertisements, social media and TV segments during The New Day Cleveland Show. CareerBoard currently
Hudson Highland Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted first quarter 2011 revenues of $218.5 million, up 21.3 percent from $180.1 million the same period the prior year. Permanent recruitment continued to deliver the strongest service line revenue growth, up 31.8 percent from the prior year quarter. Temporary contracting revenue increased 20.8 percent in the first quarter, representing
CTPartners Grows Financial Services Team
CTPartners has named Greg Konstans as a partner in its financial services practice. His primary market focus will include consumer and diversified financial services, HR, and financial officer searches. Mr. Konstans, who will be based in Dallas, comes to the firm from Russell Reynolds Associates where he served as co-head of the consumer financial services
Major, Lindsey & Africa Brokers Law Firm Merger
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced the merger of entertainment law firm White O’Connor Fink & Brenner LLP with New York-based Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. The merger was facilitated by MLA’s Jeff Liebster, managing director in New York and Dan Hatch, chair of the partner practice group in Southern California. “This merger
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for MassPort
Boyden Global Executive Search has been selected by MassPort, the operator of Boston’s ports and airports, to assist in finding candidates for the position of executive director and CEO. The search is being led by Tim McNamara, managing director at Boyden Washington, D.C. Boyden is an executive search firm with more than 70 offices in
Hiring Demand Strong in China and India
China and India are among the best places for job hunters to seek employment, according to the new Asia Employment Report from Going Global, a provider of country-specific employment information. Hiring expectations are more than twice as high as last year across all sectors in China, with most new jobs in the banking and financial
