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NU Advisory Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for M-Files
NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Debbie Umbach as chief marketing officer of M-Files, a Austin, TX-based provider of AI-native document management. “We’re thrilled to welcome Debbie to the team,” said Jay Bhatt, CEO of M-Files. “Her deep expertise across the entire marketing lifecycle, from building growth engines to elevating global brand
Tempting Talent Opens New Office in Miami
Tempting Talent, a global provider of recruitment-to-recruitment, search-to-search and building talent teams within investment sectors, has opened a new office in Miami. “Since inception, Tempting Talent has developed deep partnerships with executive search firms, staffing agencies, and PE/VC funds across North America, the opening of a Miami office reinforces its commitment to growth in the
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
5 Essential Aspects of an AI-Ready Corporate Culture
The recent buzz around AI has brought a great deal of hope and excitement to organizations, particularly in the last few years. However, reflecting on the progress of other “digital transformations” over the past many years should give executives reason to pause. For example, one study on big data showed that while corporate investment in data
HB RIDA Expands Management Team
Recruiting company HB RIDA has named Sam Morris as an investment director. Ms. Morris was previously director of business support for the consultancy unit of REC’s Academy for Business. He also worked with Staffwise plc and First People during her 15 years recruitment experience. “I am delighted to be working with Sam again – her
JDG Places CEO at Associate General Contractors
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Michael Elmendorf as president and chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of NY State. Mr. Elmendorf comes from the National Federation of Independent Business where he served as New York state director. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs
WorkforceLogic Releases Newest Tool
WorkforceLogic, a San Francisco-based provider of global workforce management software and services, has launched WorkforceLogic 7, its newest human capital procurement software. The new tool addresses global bill pay, professional service analytics, and enhanced usability. “We helped break ground in the vendor management solutions sector when we created this software,” said Gary D. Nelson, founder
Hudson Highland Group Names CEO
Hudson Highland Group, Inc., providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, has appointed Manuel Marquez as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Marquez is a recruitment industry veteran, having spent 15 years at global executive search firm Spencer Stuart, where he rose to lead the EMEA region before leaving to become CEO
Heidricks & Struggles Adds Partner
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Tracy Elving to the firm as partner. She will be part of the firm’s industrial practice and based out of Dallas. Ms. Elving comes to Heidrick from 3P Excellence LLC where she served as president and CEO. "Tracy is a committed leader, a respected industrial
Arrerro Human Capital Group Inks Contract with Toshiba
Atterro Human Capital Group, a provider of diversified human capital services, has signed a three-year agreement to provide talent acquisition and contingent workforce management services to Toshiba International Corporation. Toshiba will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston and estimates that the global market for electric vehicle motors will grow from $5 billion in
Stanton Chase Completes Search for Georgia Ports Authority
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has placed Griffith Lynch as the new chief operating officer of Georgia Ports Authority. Mr. Lynch previously spent 16 years at Sea-Land and APM Terminals, where his posts included vice president, North America sales and marketing, and senior director of operations. Facilitating global trade through strategic U.S. East Coast
StepStone Implemented by PSA Peugeot CitroenGroup
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has deployed its modular solution within the PSA Peugeot Citroengroup, a business with nearly 200,000 employees worldwide. This implementation is part of Group PSA Peugeot Citroen's ‘Global HR’ project which aims to consolidate the process of HR development and the manufacturer's new Human Resource Information System
Sheffield Haworth Adds to Private Equity Team
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Robin Prince to lead private equity executive search in North America. Mr. Prince will work with general and limited partners at the fund level to identify and secure investment professionals, senior advisors and asset/portfolio management professionals across the private equity community. He joins Sheffield Haworth in New York from Robin
Employee Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since October 2007
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index has increased 0.8 points to 53.6 in February. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reached the highest level seen since October 2007, with more workers reporting overall confidence in the economic landscape. The report also detailed that fewer
ChampionScott Recruits CEO for Energy Recovery
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Thomas Rooney as chief executive officer at Energy Recovery Inc. Most recently, Mr. Rooney was the CEO of SPG Solar, one of the largest solar integrators in the United States. Energy Recovery designs and develops energy recovery devices that help make desalination affordable by significantly reducing energy consumption.
Roving Coach International Opens in London
Roving Coach International has opened a new London office which will be led by Beth Pisculli, the company’s SVP of U.K. operations, with the assistance of HR expert Rod Higgenbotham. Roving Coach International is an employee engagement company that uses an innovative coaching methodology to boost and measure employee engagement in mid to large-size organizations.
Amrop Announces Global Expansion
Global executive search firm Amrop has expanded its global team with nine new partners in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Following his early experience in renewable energy, Francesco Zucchelli worked as a consultant working on engineering and supply chain projects, focusing on business transformation and improvement, innovation and network design. Most recently, he
Russell Reynolds Expands Healthcare Practice
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Kevin Butler as a managing director and leader of the firm's healthcare sector in the Americas. Mr. Butler will be based in New York and Boston, and will advise pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices clients on senior leadership issues. He joins the firm with
Korn Ferry Signs Six-Year Contract with Bruce Power
Korn/Ferry International has agreed to a six-year contract extension with Bruce Power to provide talent management services including succession planning, leadership development, assessment, coaching and recruiting for executive and mid-management levels. This extension is based on a partnership and initial five-year contract announced in 2007. The Korn/Ferry account team is led by Lewis Rusen, president
Sanford Rose Completes Search for Nordson
Sanford Rose Associates’ Minneapolis office has placed Lise W. Duran as general manager of Nordson Corporation’s Micromedics operation. Dr. Duran joins Micromedics with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, having held several positions of increasing responsibility at SurModics, Inc. John H. Wang, president and managing director of Sanford Rose Associates- Minneapolis,
Online Labor Demand Dips Slightly in February
Online advertised vacancies dipped by 27,400 in February to 4,245,600, according The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. Labor demand has risen 1.41 million since the series' low point in April 2009. This increase offsets approximately 80 percent of the 1.76 million drop in ad volume during the two-year downturn period from April 2007
Monster Employment Index Rises in February
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has risen only four percent this past month. All 28 metro markets record positive annual growth in February and positive consumer-spending trends generate uptick in the retail sector.
Executive Search Industry Surges in 2010
The AESC's 2010 Annual Report on the retained executive search industry shows senior executive recruiting at its third highest level ever due to a dramatic resurgence in demand following the precipitous decline of 2009. From a downturn in 2009 of -32.5 percent the industry grew by an average of 28.5 percent in 2010, only 13
Heidrick & Struggles CFO Steps Down
Scott Krenz, executive vice president and CFO for Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International, has stepped down. The search for a new CFO will begin immediately. Mr. Krenz will remain at Heidrick to ensure a transition and complete the close of the company's 2011 first quarter. Until the search for a new CFO
Futurestep Adds Managing Director in France
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Benoit Binachon as managing director of Futurestep France. Mr. Binachon most recently was the managing director and co-founder of Business effiScience, a technology-based management consulting firm. Prior to that, he launched and developed Michael Page's Engineering Consulting business in France, which he grew
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands LA Office
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added managing directors Ryan Kerian in San Francisco and Glenn Tannous in Los Angeles. Mr. Kerian, a former associate at Kirkland & Ellis, will focus on recruiting top quality associates for law firms. Mr. Tannous will represent law firm partners and practice groups interested in exploring new firms
HireRight Releases DAC Edition
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has released HireRight DAC Edition, an integrated screening management solution for transportation companies. Using HireRight DAC Edition, hiring and safety specialists at transportation companies can access and manage employment applications, background screening, drug and health testing, I-9 verification and contingent workforce screening all from a single
CFR-Consulting Group Adds Derhak Ireland Executive Search to Network
Derhak Ireland Executive Search has joined CFR-Consulting Group as its first member firm in North America. Derhak Ireland will help to expand CFR into the U.S. and then to South America. CFR-Consulting is a consortium of over 30 executive search firms with offices in over 50 cities worldwide. CFR’s other offices are spread across Europe,
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
