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The AI Imperative: What HR Leaders Must Do to Drive Transformation
AI is reshaping organizations, industries, and functions, and human resources is no exception. HR leaders find themselves at the center of the AI capability gap; they must not only ensure that the workforce adopts AI across their organization but also upskill themselves and drive the AI enablement of the HR function, according to a new
NU Advisory Partners Assists Paciolan with President Search
NU Advisory Partners has helped to recruit Brendan Lynch as the new president of Paciolan in Irvine, CA. “Brendan is a visionary leader with a proven track record of success in driving operational excellence, innovation, and customer engagement in the ticketing industry,” said Ben Mathan, chief strategy officer at LEARFIELD, the company that acquired Paciolan
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
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
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
ChampionScott Recruits President for Rosetta Stone
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Helena Wong as president, International at Rosetta Stone. Ms. Wong was previously global president at Oregon Scientific, responsible for 35-plus countries worldwide. Rosetta Stone is a provider of technology-based language-learning solutions. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
Janou Pakter Adds VP of Executive Search
Global executive search firm Janou Pakter, Inc. (JPI) has added Jenn Wolf as vice president of executive search in the firm’s New York office. Ms. Wolf will bring leadership to JPI’s team of consultants with a focus on the company’s fashion design and creative sectors. Specifically, she will lead the firm’s fashion, design, advertising, marketing,
