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Ehave Acquires AI Interview Platform AIHeadHunter
Ehave, Inc. has acquired AIHeadHunter, an artificial intelligence-powered recruitment platform, through an asset purchase agreement. The transaction marks a significant step in Ehave’s strategic shift toward becoming a developer and operator of applied AI solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Ehave acquired the assets of AIHeadHunter from Klizo Ventures Inc. The acquired assets include proprietary
Private Equity’s Resurgent Interest in Education: Key Trends for 2025
Following a phase of cautious investment, private equity firms have rekindled their interest in the education sector in 2025, adopting focused strategies and prioritizing long-term value generation. Education, it turns out, is a fantastic investment, and not just for the bright-eyed, ambitious youth but also for savvy investors, according to a recent report from ECA
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.
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
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?
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
A Look at How to Recruit Top Operating Partners
In recent years, the highly competitive deal market has shifted the private equity industry’s emphasis away from financial engineering and put pressure on firms to drive operational value growth in their portfolio companies. As a result, operating partners, whose job is to facilitate on-the-ground value creation, have become key components of investment strategy for many
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Leadership Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Carolyn Vavrek and Michelle Forrest to its leadership consulting practice. Ms. Vavrek joins as partner in the firm's San Francisco office. She comes to Heidrick & Struggles from Deloitte Consulting where she served as the human capital West Coast M&A practice leader and HR service
HireRight Appoints Head of EMEA
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Alexandra Kelly as managing director of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional operations. HireRight recently expanded its international capabilities, through its acquisition of Powerchex Limited in 2010, and Altegrity, Inc.’s acquisition of Kroll Background Worldwide Limited – uniting three of the world’s leading
Eden Scott Names Head of Finance Recruitment
Eden Scott, a Scottish-based recruitment firm, has hired Jacqui Paterson to head up its accountancy and finance recruitment services in the west of Scotland. This is the firm's third senior recruit to its Glasgow office in as many months. Ms. Paterson has over 10 years' experience recruiting both permanent and temporary staff at all levels,
JB Homer Completes Search for Aerogroup
New York City-headquartered recruiter JB Homer Associates has placed Philip Tupper Kinder as chief information officer of Aerogroup International. Aerogroup designs and peddles women’s footware sold under the Aersoles, What’sWhat, A2, Aerology, SolaA, and Flexation brand. JB Homer has 25 years of experience placing senior-level technology and operations executives and their management teams, working with
HR Plus Teams Up with Strategic HR
HR Plus, a provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Strategic HR. Founded in 1996, Strategic HR has provided human resource and safety service solutions to more than 5,000 companies. “Strategic HR provides an additional value to our customers by supplying a complimentary
Global Expansion Underway at EMA Partners
EMA Partners International has added offices in China, Germany, Hungary, India, Singapore, and Ukraine to extend the executive search firm’s global reach. With offices and consultants in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, EMA Partners China has an established history in working with client partners across the globe; in China the firm has had a presence now
The Newman Group Adds Talent Management Pro
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company and provider of talent management consulting solutions, has added Madeline Laurano as talent systems analyst and advisory practice leader. In this role, Ms. Laurano will oversee the continuing development and evolution of the company's talent management technology consulting and thought leadership activity. This includes management of talent systems evaluation
Lonergan Partners Places Board Member at MIPS Technologies
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Fred Weber as a member of the board of directors at MIPS Technologies. The search was co-led by Ben Anderson and Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Weber was previously the founder, president and CEO of MetaRAM. “The goal was to recruit a world-class semiconductor executive to strengthen the MIPS board.
Eximius Group Opens Office in Manchester
Eximius Group has expanded in the U.K. with the opening of an office in Manchester. The office will initially specialize in the education, health and social care markets; other sectors are expected to follow throughout the year. Paul Jones joins Eximius from Hays to head the Manchester branch with 10 years of experience recruiting in
Pinstripe Names Healthcare Practice Leader
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Michael Soisson as healthcare practice leader. In this role, he will leverage his chief executive experience in provider-side healthcare to help drive and promote innovative talent acquisition approaches for meeting the workforce demands being shaped by healthcare reform. Most recently, Mr. Soisson
Herbert Mines Associates Names Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has appointed Alison Weil as a managing director. Ms. Weil, who specializes in recruiting senior executives for consumer products, retail and luxury businesses, joined the firm in 2007 and was named vice president in 2008. The announcement was made today by Hal Reiter, chairman and CEO. Prior
AIMS International Opens Office in Peru
AIMS International has opened offices in Lima, Peru and appointed Armando Cavero Guerrero as partner; Mr. Cavero’s territory will include Bolivia and Ecuador. Mr. Cavero, a prior partner of other global executive search firms, is experienced in the internet and technology fields, having held positions of country manager for Compaq Peru – Bolivia, general manager
3P Consultants Fills Position for Blue Star
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sanghameshwar Iyer as secretary and legal head of Blue Star, India's largest central air-conditioning company with a network of 29 offices and around 2,600 employees. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) and Penrhyn International, conducts searches for startups
IMD International Grows Presence in Mexico
IMD International Search Group has added a new partner in Mexico. The firm, now called REXER|IMD International Search Group, was created through the merger of three of Mexico’s leading executive search firms: REXER (Amrop), Tasa Mexico and AF Consultores. REXER Selección de Ejecutivos, S.C. was formed in 1989, becoming part of Ward Howell International in
Workday Selected by CGI Group
Workday, Inc. has been selected by CGI Group, Inc., a provider of information technology and business process services, for use of its global human resources (HR), payroll, and financial management tools. The alliance combines CGI's consulting, systems integration, and business processes services in the areas of payroll and e-recruitment with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM),
Executive Search Industry Expects Growth
Optimism in the senior recruitment market continues to take hold as 68 percent of executive search consultants report a positive outlook for 2011, according to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Confidence among recruiting leaders is said to be at a peak since its low point at the end of 2008. Sixty-eight percent of
Major, Lindsey & Africa Fills Post for Colliers
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Alexander Baehr as vice president and general counsel legal and risk, corporate secretary for Colliers International. The search was led by Alisa Tazioli, managing director in MLA’s Seattle office. Formerly, Mr. Baehr was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Holland and Knight in Seattle. “This position
CTPartners Adds Leslie Stern in Chicago
CTPartners has appointed Leslie Stern as a partner in Chicago. He will focus on the recruitment of new partners and global business development opportunities. With more than 30 years of experience in executive search, Mr. Stern has specialized in conducting senior-level searches in the financial services industry. "Les and I have worked together for many
Tatum Expands New York Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added John McGovern to its New York practice as managing partner. In this role he will be assisting Tatum's clients with addressing strategic and operational challenges such as IPO readiness, liquidity, raising capital, planning and transaction support. “Jack's extensive background in senior leadership roles enables him to understand and
The RightThing Grows Business in Buenos Aires
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has announced the appointment of Martin Wejcman as manager for the company’s Buenos Aires recruitment operations center. In this role, Mr. Wejcman will be responsible for overseeing the hiring processes for The RightThing’s South America client base, as well as help grow The RightThing’s global recruitment capabilities,
Pedersen & Partners Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ewan Walton has been appointed principal and country manager. Mr. Walton has over 13 years experience in executive search and recruitment advisory in the EMEA region with a special focus on Saudi Arabia and the GCC. He was previously a
DHR Adds Joseph Ziccardi in NY
DHR International has added Joseph Ziccardi as executive vice president based out of the firm’s New York office. With more than two decades of experience in executive search and leadership, Mr. Ziccardi was previously CEO of Cromwell Partners, a retained executive search firm and a member of Transearch International. His roles at Transearch included global
Dowd Associates Taps CFO for Travel Channel
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Shannon O’Neill as senior vice president and chief financial officer of The Travel Channel, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. O’Neill is the former Golf Channel SVP and GM of digital media. Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network,
CDI Chief Retires; Sucessor Appointed
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has announced that Roger H. Ballou, president and chief executive officer, has retired and will be succeeded by Paulett Eberhart. “CDI conducted an extensive search selecting Paulett Eberhart from a field of very talented executives. Paulett is an ideal choice because of her strong execution skills, her
Interview: Carrie Pryor Discusses the Power of Hunting Solo for Game-Changing Talent (Part 1)
Late last year, after a 20-year career at some of the most prestigious search firms, Carrie Pryor established independent Greenwich Harbor Partners. More than a new chapter in a long career (starting in the executive suites of innovators Pacific Telesis and Kidder, Peabody and moving to media & entertainment partnerships at Korn/Ferry International, Spencer Stuart
Hobbs & Towne Appoints New Partner
Hobbs & Towne, Inc. (HTI), an executive search firm specializing in the alternative energy and clean technology sector, has added Bart Tichelman as a partner in its Atlanta office. Mr. Tichelman brings to HTI more than 30 years of experience in technology companies, that last 15 being in cleantech. As CEO, he led two cleantech
Preston | Reffett Recruits Head of HR for Ahold USA
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Bhavdeep Singh as executive vice president of human resources at Ahold USA. Mr. Singh will oversee all functions within HR for this $22 billion dollar retailer and will report directly to Carl Schlicker, CEO. Prior to this role, he was the CEO of Fortis Healthcare in
Caldwell Partners Posts 69 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 first quarter revenue of $6.5 million, up 69 percent over first quarter 2010. The firm attributed its strong numbers to strategic investments in new partners and new offices, and the general improvement in economic conditions. Since the end of the first quarter of fiscal
Taleo Selected by U.S General Services Administration
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to support its expanding human capital needs. Under the terms of the new contract, Taleo will develop and configure a competency management model for GSA’s Acquisition Workforce division. This new competency management capability will assist GSA
PeopleClick Authoria Releases AAPlanner 8.0
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has released AAPlanner 8.0, the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) software. This solution helps smaller federal contractors efficiently meet the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements while mitigating risks. Increased government regulations, and oversight of HR practices for federal contractors and sub-contractors,
Futurestep Expands in Canada
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has made two new appointments in its Canadian business leadership. Lyn Currie has been named as vice president and general manager, RPO and project-based recruitment business, and Karen Wong has been named as vice president and general manager of its markets business. "Over the past
