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Getting Ahead at Work When the Power Shifts to Employers
The balance of power in the workplace is shifting. After years of employee-driven change, companies are now tightening budgets, redefining priorities, and leaning on technology to do more with less. For professionals, this means career growth is no longer guaranteed by tenure or performance alone — it requires adaptability, visibility, and a clear strategy for
Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking Chief Information & Technology Officer for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) to lead in its search for a chief information and technology officer (CITO). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. The position offers an extraordinary platform to shape the college’s culture, strategy, and technology enterprise, positioning MassArt at 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.
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
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?
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Corporate Culture & Talent: Navigating the New Norms
The keys to unlocking a successful corporate culture are predicated upon how leaders in organizations perceive culture as a top priority. Most senior leaders agree that a healthy company culture is a basic component of any successful organization. It lays the groundwork for strong employee engagement, retention, and performance. In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape,
Martin Partners Places Google Exec at Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Kevin Willer as chief executive officer at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the Midwest’s leading provider of services, mentoring and resources to the region’s most promising entrepreneurs. Prior to joining the CEC, Mr. Willer was the head of industry at Google, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services
First Advantage Sells Professional Employer Organization
First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, has sold its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) company DecisionHR to Bankers Employer Services. “The sale of DecisionHR reaffirms our global corporate strategy and commitment to focus resources and energy on products and services that are core to our business,” said Todd Mavis, CEO of First Advantage. “Ensuring
HireIQ Adds New Marketing Exec
HireIQ Solutions, Inc., the company designed to improve the hiring and recruiting process for customer-facing organizations, has named Kevin Hegebarth as its new vice president of marketing and product management. With over 25 years of marketing, product management and strategic development experience, Mr. Hegebarth adds further depth to HireIQ’s senior leadership team. He has held
Options Group Names Private Wealth Management Head
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added John Carreras as executive director and head of its newest office in Miami. He will lead the private wealth management practice in the Americas and will spearhead the launch of this office. “We continue to execute on our goals to grow our geographical footprint
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has hired Curt Lucas as partner and part of its life sciences practice specializing in health services. Mr. Lucas comes to Heidrick from Korn/Ferry International where he served as managing director and senior client partner. Prior to that, he owned and operated Lucas and Associates, an executive
Stanley Private Equity Acquires Employbridge
Stanley Private Equity has acquired EmployBridge Holding Co., a provider of outsourced HR and specialty-branded temporary staffing services in the U.S. Morgan Stanley Private Equity partnered with the current management team who will remain in place and hold a significant minority stake in the company. EmployBridge operates primarily under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands,
JobVites Secures $15 Million in Funding
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has received $15 million in Series C funding led by Trident Capital and joined by previous investors CMEA Capital and ATA Ventures. Social recruiting applications by Jobvite are now used by over 500 companies, such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks Coffee Company, Zappos.com, Inc., Yelp and Twitter. “The
Ultimate Software Chosen by Non-Profit
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center has selected the UltiPro platform for its human capital management needs. “UltiPro provides us with the full scope of HR, payroll, performance management, and time management features we need as well as flexible
Pearson Partners Acquires Meridian Partners; Opens New Office in Miami
Pearson Partners International has acquired Meridian Partners, LLC in Tampa and opened a new location in Miami, providing a hub for business in Latin America as well as a link with partners in Europe and Asia to better serve clients internationally. Walter Baker and Eduardo Comella have joined as vice presidents and senior client partners
Korn Ferry and IBB Management Partner
Korn/Ferry International and Casablanca, Morocco-headquartered IBB Management Executive Search have formed an alliance. For Korn/Ferry, the association offers an opportunity to expand its reach into the Moroccan market while IBB Management gains access to Korn/Ferry's global executive search network. While Korn/Ferry will refer search assignments involving Morocco to IBB Management, IBB Management will refer its
Harvey Nash Adds to International Advisory Board
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has announced that James P. Moore Jr. joins Lord Digby Jones on its advisory board as senior advisor and member of its international advisory board. Mr. Moore joins the board to provide strategic business advice and support to the
Stanton Chase Opens Office in Singapore
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a new office in Singapore adding to its 15 Asia/Pacific offices in Japan, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to providing service to the South East Asian market, the Singapore office will provide search support for other Stanton Chase offices around the world to meet
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for BPC-USA
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Marc Solomon as senior vice president North American sales & managing director of BPC-USA, Inc. a division of BPC Banking Technologies. The search was led by partner David Madden. Mr. Solomon has held a number of senior sales positions in major payment industry companies, including Fiserv, Fundtech Corp.
DavenportMajor Finds New CEO for Airgain
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Chuck Myers as the new chief executive officer for Airgain. Mr. Myers previously served in various senior-executive roles at Verisign Corporation. Airgain is a leading smart antenna and wireless systems developer focused on improving the mass market’s wireless connectivity experience. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior
Senior Executive Seeking New Job Opportunities
The BlueSteps 2011 Executive Mobility Report shows that 73 percent of employed senior executives are actively seeking new job opportunities this year, but the majority expects it to be a lateral move. This compares to last year, where 53 percent of executives expected to stay at their level for just one to two years before
HRsmart Opens Office in Washington, D.C.
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened a new office in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company has added Frank Renzo as its VP of business development based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Renzo brings more than 15 years of technology management experience both in operations and business development capacities having worked
Bond International Software Deployed by Manpower
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has deployed Adapt throughout Manpower's North American offices. Manpower intends to expand the solution to additional countries. “We are delighted to partner with a global leader like ManpowerGroup – their vision for a single global process required a truly configurable, scalable product – we're very pleased to have been
CFR Consulting Group Adds DSLM Executive Search
CFR Consulting Group, a network of independent executive search firms, has added Chicago-based DSML Executive Search as its newest member firm. Prior to founding the firm in 2007, Doug Seville & Myriam Le Cannellier were independently working within their individual consulting practices. DSML Executive Search operates across all industry sectors with a specific focus on
TRANSEARCH Expands Stockholm Office
TRANSEARCH International has hired Johan Furenmo in its Stockholm office as a senior consultant. Over the last 20 years, Mr. Furenmo has been active in banking, finance and insurance and held senior management positions. He works as senior consultant, primarily in banking, finance, insurance and advertising industry. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Furenmo was CEO
Retaining, Recruiting Top Talent Key Priorities for Employers in 2011
With the employment outlook improving, employers are focusing their compensation programs on hiring and retaining top talent, according to a survey released Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting. Employers are using hiring bonuses to attract talent and retention bonuses to keep them. Buck's study, “Reviving and Inspiring the
Odgers Berndtson Recruits CEO for Volunteer Calgary
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has placed Jamie Niessento as president and chief executive officer of Volunteer Calgary. Mr. Niessen joins Volunteer Calgary from his post as manager of community investment at TransCanada Corporation. Volunteer Calgary’s mission is leading, promoting, connecting, and strengthening volunteerism. Odgers Berndtson provides executive search services to a wide array
HireVue Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Video interviewing provider HireVue has appointed Kevin Marasco as chief marketing officer. Most recently, Mr. Marasco was vice president, brand & digital marketing for San Francisco Bay-based Taleo. Prior to its acquisition by Taleo, he was senior vice president, marketing and sales support at Vurv (formerly Recruitmax). “We're designing HireVue to be the game-changing video
Executive Recruiting Growth Continues Uptick
Following a major comeback for headhunters in 2010, first quarter data for 2011 showed a continued path toward growth. According to data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) first quarter data revealed a seven percent rise in the number of new executive searches started worldwide from the fourth quarter of 2010. Senior
CTPartners Posts 18 Percent Revenue Rise
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) posted first quarter 2011 net revenue of $30.5 million, an 18.3 percent increase from $25.8 million a year ago. Revenues increased 64.6 percent in North America, 23 percent in Europe and 12.4 percent in Asia-Pacific. There were 300 confirmed searches in the first quarter of 2011, a 17.2 percent increase compared
Stephen James Expands Banking Services Group
Recruiting firm Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division of Allegis Group, has hired Mike Crissy within its executive banking and financial services group. Mr. Crissy will be based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office focusing on mid to senior executive level search in banking. Prior to joining SJA, Mr. Crissy worked for Jones Lang LaSalle
ChampionScott Fills Marketing Post for TriNet
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Kerry Langstaff as executive director, marketing at TriNet. Ms. Langstaff previously was senior director channel marketing at SAP Americas. TriNet is a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
Lucas Group Forms Alliance with J. Friisberg & Partners Italy
North American search firm Lucas Group has formed a global recruiting partnership with J. Friisberg & Partners Italy, an executive recruiting firm in Milan. The partnership will focus on Europe and North America, with Friisberg recruiting and placing European talent for American-based firms and Lucas Group recruiting and placing American talent for European-based firms. “Multinational
Egon Zehnder Adds to Industrial Practice Group
Thomas Reynolds has been named leader of Egon Zehnder International’s North American industrial practice group. Since 2008, Mr. Reynolds has led the supply chain practice in the U.S. and served as a member of the industrial and high tech practice groups. “Reynolds brings his expertise in identifying and securing top level talent for our clients
Diversified Search Joins AltoPartners
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has become the U.S. partner of AltoPartners, the international alliance of independent search firms with offices in 26 countries covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and the Americas. The alliance serves clients in the consumer/retail/luxury goods, industrials/ energy utilities, financial services, technology/telecoms, life sciences, media, and education sectors worldwide. "We are pleased
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
