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Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Head of Marketing for Stanley Steemer
Blue Rock Human Capital has placed Andrew Schneider as vice president and head of marketing at Stanley Steemer in Dublin, OH. He joins the company with a bold vision to modernize the brand’s identity and deepen its emotional connection with today’s consumers, and has brought on Havas Chicago as the brand’s new creative agency. “Andrew’s
RevelOne Assists Criteria Corp. with the Recruitment of Chief Marketing Officer
Greenwood Village, CO-based executive search firm RevelOne recently assisted in the recruitment of Jam Khan as the chief marketing officer of Criteria Corp. Tessa Wehausen and Sam MacKinnon led the assignment. “Congratulations Jam Khan, Criteria Corp’s new chief marketing officer,” RevelOne said in a LinkedIn post. “Jam is a strategic and globally experienced marketing leader with deep
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
PitchBook Calls 2024 A Rebuilding Year for Global M&A
M&A deal activity rose five to 10 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, despite falling short of Q4 2023 totals, according to new data released by PitchBook. Deal multiples have remained stable, meanwhile – “a sign that the valuation reset may be complete, and have room to move higher to catch up with elevated prices of
PDS and HRMS Solutions Form Alliance
PDS, a developer of human resource, benefits, recruiting and payroll systems, has formed a strategic partnership with HRMS Solutions Inc., a national provider of workforce management solutions. HRMS Solutions will resell PDS' Vista HRMS solution to its North American client and prospect base, focusing on organizations with 500 to 5,000 employees. “We believe Vista HRMS
Kenexa Selected by KPMG
Professional services firm KPMG Australia has chosen to use Kenexa’s HR global recruiting solutions technology. Kenexa Corporation, a provider of business solutions for human resources, will include its global recruiting technology, Kenexa 2x BrassRing as part of its offering to KPMG which will enable the firm to manage talent by helping to improve recruitment, pre-hire
Simply Hired Launches Site in Sweden
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has announced a new localized site for Sweden (www.SimplyHired.se). With more than 45,000 local job listings, Simply Hired's expanded international presence will directly benefit job seekers as well as local recruiters, employers and Web publishers. The new job search engine for Sweden joins localized
Demand for Multilingual Recruitment Rising
Despite unemployment figures rising across the U.K. and Europe after the “European Recession” in 2009, the demand for multilingual recruitment is still thriving with U.K. employers according to Top Language Jobs. In line with increased globalization, many companies with their head office in the U.K. have started trading in various geographical locations bringing many challenges
IIC Partner Posts 37 Percent Revenue Gain
IIC Partners has reported a 37 percent increase in global revenue, citing renewed business confidence and the addition of new member firms. “Early forecasts are that 2011 will be an absolutely stellar year, certainly back to pre-crisis levels, if not beyond,” said IIC Partners global chairman Lim Chye Lian. “Our excellent 2010 result is due
Passive Job Seekers on Lookout for New Jobs
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Plateau Systems reveals that despite high job satisfaction, a wide majority (74 percent) of employed full time/part time & not self employed workers would consider a new job opportunity. In nearly equal proportions, workers surveyed say they would consider a new job or career opportunity
Adecco RPO Chosen by the SI Organization
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has been selected by The SI Organization as its partner for full lifecycle, enterprise-wide recruitment services. Adecco RPO implemented a full lifecycle recruitment solution for the SI including an applicant tracking system, employment branding and outreach, research, talent market mapping and candidate
AIMS International U.S. Partners with the Executive Group
AIMS International U.S. has formed a strategic partnership with The Executive Group, an organizational development consulting firm, based in Valparaiso, Indiana. The Executive Group will provide leadership assessment for AIMS International U.S., which will assist the firm in identifying the most qualified and credible candidates possible for their clients. “Our new partnership allows us to
AESC Accepts Five New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has accepted five executive search firms into membership. Clark Langdon Partners, founded by Simon Clark, has more than 18 years experience in senior level retained executive search. The firm operates from Monaco for clients primarily based in the U.S. within the energy and technology sectors. Hofmann Consultants is
I4CP Adds Human Capital Expert to Board
Renowned human capital expert Dr. John Boudreau has joined the Institute for Corporate Productivity’s (i4cp) board of directors. i4cp is a vendor-free network of corporations focused on improving workforce productivity. Dr. Boudreau is recognized worldwide for his research on the bridge between superior human capital, talent and creating sustainable competitive advantages. He will provide guidance
Lee Hecht Harrison and HumanConcepts Joins Forces
Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), a talent management solutions company, has joined forces with HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions. Working jointly with clients to prepare for and manage workforce change events, HumanConcepts and LHH will help companies adopt proven strategies in process management, compliance and reporting, as well as offer a clear path
The Buffkin Group Retained by HealthTeacher
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has selected by HealthTeacher to lead its search for a new senior vice president of sales. HealthTeacher was developed in 1999 by health educators and health professionals with the goal of providing a comprehensive online resource that would make it easy to teach good health habits to children. HealthTeacher
Caldwell Partners Adds to NY Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Richard Stein as a partner based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Stein has more than 25 years of experience recruiting in financial services, with particular expertise in areas such as global markets, private banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, consumer banking, technology and
Russell Reynolds Associates Expands in Washington, D.C.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has made a key addition to its Washington, DC, office with the appointment of Mirah Horowitz as associate in the corporate officers and not-for-profit sectors. In her new role, Ms. Horowitz will leverage her expertise in legal policy and experience in nonprofit management to conduct searches
Manpower Forms Alliance with Microsoft
Manpower Inc. and Microsoft, a producer of software and software development systems, have formed an alliance to help people in the Middle East and Africa find employment opportunities. Microsoft and Manpower are working with other partners to develop a training curriculum for young entrepreneurs that include leading-edge technical, organizational, and business development skills. In addition,
CyberCoders Grows in Boston, Los Angeles and Irvine
Worldwide recruiting company CyberCoders, has opened new offices in Boston, Los Angeles and Irvine. Heidi Golledge, founder and CEO of CyberCoders, said: “Our hiring and expansion shows the positive momentum we are seeing across all our industries. This is an amazing time to be looking for new career opportunities, and CyberCoders is excited to lead
The Executive Source Fills HR Position for PepsiCo
The Executive Source has placed Jessica Tolle as vice president of organizational and management development, human resources at PepsiCo. Ms. Tolle will be leading organizational and talent development, change management, and strategic learning and development initiatives across three divisions: PepsiCo Beverages Americas (PBA), Global Nutrition Group (GNG) and Corporate Human Resources. Founded in 1990, The
Pearson Partners Adds New Board Members
Dallas-based executive search and assessment firm Pearson Partners has announced the addition of four members to its board of advisors. Newly appointed members include: James Flynn, CEO of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.; Greg Langston, founding partner of CresaPartners; Rosalyn Mallet, CEO and president of PhaseNext Hospitality; and Warren Strickland, founder and owner of Ranger Ventures. “As
Taleo Selected by Alcatel-Lucent
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by Alcatel-Lucent for its performance and analytics tools to deploy to its 70,000 employees worldwide. “By leveraging the value of our platform, Alcatel-Lucent, one of our largest customers in Europe, now has the ability to link skills, competencies, performance and learning data, giving
The Judge Group Grows NYC Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has hired Steven V. Joerg as recruiting vice president of the firm's New York City IT staffing practice. Prior to joining Judge, Mr. Joerg spent nine years at Mitchell Martin, where he led the recruiting efforts for that firm’s financial services clients. “We are thrilled to have Steve
PeopleFlex Becomes AC Lordi Search
AC Lordi, a provider of accounting and risk management consulting, has announced that its Peopleflex subsidiary will change its name to AC Lordi Search to provide its direct hire services for accounting, audit and tax professionals. In addition, the Magellan Search Group has purchased the company's temporary staffing operations in Philadelphia. The move streamlines AC
Futurestep Adds Global Marketing VP in London
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Marisa Kacary as global vice president of marketing. Ms. Kacary has been appointed to lead the company's marketing programs and further build Futurestep's brand. Based in London but with a global remit, she was most recently director of marketing and communications of Alexander
CTPartners Adds Partner to Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has appointed Sam Stylianou as a partner in its financial services practice. A recruiter with 15 years of financial services experience, Mr. Stylianou serves primarily capital markets and asset & wealth management clients. He has recruited senior general management and individuals responsible for major initiatives within his client base. Mr. Stylianou joins CTPartners from
Talentum Launches Uratie.fi Powered by Adicio
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has announced that European publisher Talentum, has re-launched its careers site, Uratie.fi. This is the first Adicio-powered careers site in Finland. Uratie.fi is the joint recruiting service for all of Talentum’s Finnish media. Uratie was first launched in 2000 and caters to
Lucas Group Restructures Marketing Team
North American search firm Lucas Group has introduced a new marketing team: Amanda Edwards joins as web services, social and emerging media manager and Kari Brown joins as a marketing specialist. Ms. Edwards comes to Lucas Group from Red Clay Interactive, where she served as a web developer. Ms. Brown brings a strong academic background
Trilogy Fills Top Post for Education Sector
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Richard Lee Colvin as executive director of Education Sector, an independent think tank located in Washington, D.C., committed to achieving measurable impact in education. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mr. Colvin has headed the Hechinger Institute on Education and the
Smart Solutions Recruitment Launches New Recruitment Services Firm
Smart Solutions Recruitment has launched a new professional recruitment services firm as part of its strategic plan to expand into new markets. Branded separately from the main group as Edgar Stewart Selection Ltd, the new company will work alongside Smart's focus on flexible, agency workers and will concentrate on contract, permanent, mid-market and senior appointments
Egon Zehnder Launches Family Business Advisory Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has launched a family business advisory practice which acknowledges the role played by family business in driving economics. Rajeev Vasudeva, who is based in New Delhi, will serve as co-leader of the new practice. Berlin-based consultant Jorg Ritter will co-lead the practice. Damien O'Brien, CEO of Egon Zehnder International,
Parker Executive Search Retained by Bradley University
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by Bradley University to conduct a search for the new coach for its men's basketball team. Jim Les was recently released as the men's basketball coach as part of the University's objective to competitively move its basketball program forward. Parker Executive Search conducts executive searches globally for corporations,
Stack Overflow Creates Next Generation Careers 2.0 Platform
Stack Overflow, a Q&A site and home to more than 10 million IT professionals, has announced the launch of its next generation Careers 2.0 platform. Careers 2.0 gives developers the ability to create an online professional dossier and enables recruiters to gain deeper insights into a potential job candidate “As a software industry executive myself,
Dasein Executive Search Expands Team
Dasein Executive Search has appointed Cláudia Martins and Thelma M. Teixeira as senior general operations manager and project consultant, Brazil. Dasein, founded in 1996, is a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) offering recruitment, selection organizational consultation, coaching and assessment services.
