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The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for Nexus
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Terra Holmes as the new CFO of Nexus. “Terra’s expertise in leading high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and driving innovative solutions will streamline operations and improve efficiency at Nexus,” The Tolan Group said. “Her strong background in financial planning, audits, and tax strategy will further strengthen the
TRANSEARCH International Expands in Germany
TRANSEARCH International recently expanded with the addition of four experienced leaders to its growing German team: Dennis Hartmann, Lucia Puttrich, Uwe Lemcke, and Patrick Eichstädt. “These new additions reflect TRANSEARCH’s ongoing commitment to its clients across Germany and reinforce our ability to shape leadership that transforms,” the search consortium said. In Frankfurt, Mr. Hartmann joins as client partner, bringing over
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.
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
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?
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Colleges and Universities Rely on Search Firms to Find Leaders in Polarizing Times
Academic institutions continue to pump big fees into executive search firms nationwide. Many academic recruiting specialists say business, in fact, has never been better despite some sectors of executive search slowing over the past year. Even smaller recruiting outfits have multiple assignments running concurrently, all at the senior levels, and if there’s any slowdown coming
IRC Adds Newest Member Firm in South Korea
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added South Korea-based Honors Career International as its newest member firm. Founded in 2002, Honors Career specializes in searches for middle management to executive-level talents for multinational companies with industry focus on healthcare, technology, chemical and energy, FMCG, and finance and banking. “IRC clients know they have access
JobServe Expands Reach to South Africa
Employment website JobServe has announced a move into South Africa with the establishment of a joint venture with Intergate Immigration Service CC. The joint venture will run a job board under the JobNet brand and provide both domestic and international job advertisements. Intergate Immigration Service CC is a long established South African immigration specialist with
Spencer Stuart Appoints Director
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has named Angeles Garcia-Poveda as a general director. Before joining Spencer Stuart, Ms. Garcia-Poveda spent 14 years with The Boston Consulting Group. She worked as a consultant at BCG in Madrid and Paris from 1993 to 1997 before taking different recruiting roles in the firm at the local and international
Hays Japan Opens Office in Shinjuku
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has opened its Shinjuku office. With this launch, Hays Japan now operates in Akasaka and Shinjuku in Tokyo, and covers the Kansai region from its Osaka office. The new office will be headed by senior manager Adrian Jones. Hays Japan representative director Christine Wright said: “The Shinjuku launch
ChampionScott Completes Search for Gain Capital
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Jeffrey Scott as chief commercial officer at GAIN Capital. Mr. Scott joins GAIN Capital from Toluna USA, where he served as president. GAIN Capital Holdings is a global provider of online trading services. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
DHR Adds EVP in Stamford
DHR International has named Keith Wimbush as executive vice president and North American head of legal in the firm’s Stamford office. He will lead senior-level searches for Fortune 500 general counsel, board and CEO, legal, and diversity positions. Mr. Wimbush formerly served as a senior client partner with Korn/Ferry International in Stamford, where he co-chaired
Heidrick & Struggles Rehires Consumer Market Specialist
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that Anne Lim O'Brien has rejoined the firm as a partner in the consumer markets and the CEO & board practices and will be based out of New York. Ms. O'Brien joins the firm from Russell Reynolds Associates where she served as partner and co-leader
Magellan Search Group Expands
Magellan Search Group has added Jeff Olshin to its staff as managing director. Mr. Olshin founded his boutique firm JSO Staffing in 2010 and has placed professionals into accounting and finance positions. Prior to starting JSO Staffing, he spent over 14 years at a regional recruiting firm and was recognized as one of its top
Ferneborg Group Completes Search for California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has recruited Richard W. Vorpe as director of development for The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation provides an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. Based in San Mateo, Ferneborg Group provides executive search services for the technology, digital entertainment, internet services, media, consumer
Dillistone Posts 16 Percent Revenue Gain
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has posted 2010 year-end revenues of £4.3m, a 16 percent gain with non recurring revenues up 31 percent. The company recorded operating profits of £1.2m up nine percent. “Dillistone has made excellent progress in 2010 despite the broader economic uncertainty. We have grown the client
TRANSEARCH’S Snowdon Tate Adds to London Office
Matthew Dallisson has joined Snowdon Tate, a TRANSEARCH member in London, as senior consultant. Mr. Dallisson will help to build the firm’s capability in the consumer products and services practice. He was previously with Highfield Human Solutions, an executive search firm, where he focused initially on sales and marketing positions for consumer products manufacturers. Mr.
Leaders Trust International Expands in Paris
Executive search firm Leaders Trust International has added Laurence Maheo in Paris as a consultant and will concentrate within the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. Ms. Maheo began her search career with Heidrick & Struggles in Paris in 1997 as a senior associate in the firm’s international technology practice. Prior to joining Leaders Trust, she
LongFellow Benefits Launches New HR Service
Boston-based Longfellow Benefits has opened Longfellow HR Services, a division designed to compliment Insight Performance, an HR development firm. Longfellow's consultants can access HR Services on behalf of their clients to answer questions and offer guidance on virtually any HR topic including compensation, compliance, employee relations, staffing, and performance management. “Even employers with the most
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead CEO Search for El Camino Hospital
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by El Camino Hospital to lead its search for a new chief executive. The search committee for a new head of the Mountain View-based, 542-bed nonprofit hospital is being led by Dr. Patricia Einarson and includes incoming board -chairman John Zoglin. With 39
Ultimate Software Selected by Concord Hospitality
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that that Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has selected the UltiPro platform for its human capital management needs. With more than 3,500 employees, Concord operates its hotels and resorts under such well-known brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, and Choice
HornbyChapman Names Head of Singapore Operations
HornbyChapman Ltd. has named Liz Cleary as managing director of Asia and head of its Singapore operations. Ms. Cleary will have pan-Asian responsibility for business development, client retention, market research and expansion. She formerly spent 10 years with Zurich Financial Services, where she was responsible for developing and implementing the people dimensions of the business
Diversified Search Assigns New Vice Chairman
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Joseph A. Frick, former president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross (IBC), as vice chairman and managing partner. Before joining IBC, Mr. Frick served as vice president of HR at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. (PNI), which publishes The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News. "Having worked closely with Joe
DirectEmployers Creates Job Matching Program for Veterans
DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of over 600 leading U.S. employers, has announced an online program to assist transitioning military personnel in all branches of our armed forces, their spouses, dependents, and caregivers in finding employment. The program will provide military personnel and their dependents access to more than 860,000 employment opportunities from over 90,000
Futurestep Taps New Head for North American Business
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed William Sebra as president of its North American business. Mr. Sebra will be responsible for growing the company's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), consulting and retained search services across the U.S. and Canada. He joins Futurestep from RiseSmart, prior to that he was formerly
Storbeck/Pimentel Places President at Colorado College
Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has placed Jill Tiefenthaler, provost and professor of economics at Wake Forest University, as the 13th president of Colorado College. The nationwide search was also conducted by a presidential search committee that included trustees, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Colorado College is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts college
Robert Walters Launches New Legal Recuitment Team for Financial Services
Robert Walters PLC, a Japan-based international recruitment firm, has launched its new legal team which will service the specialist recruitment needs of both top international and domestic law firms, as well as in-house positions across industry. Following the market crisis, many financial services companies have found themselves balancing the requirements of local regulatory authorities and
Amrop Adds Managing Partner in Mexico
Global executive search firm Amrop’s Seeliger y Conde in Mexico has appointed Felipe Rivelles as managing partner. Based in Mexico City, Mr. Rivelles is a sales & marketing executive with 21 years of experience in key positions at Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, Sara Lee Apparel, Campbell’s and other multinational consumer products companies. With 89 offices
Major, Lindsey & Africa Completes Search
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Christane Sheehan as director of administration in the New York office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice, and Scott Kessler, managing director in the law firm management practice. “Chris brings to
Monster and American Express Create Small Business Resource Center
Monster has introduced a small business resource center in collaboration with American Express. The goal of the center is to better equip small business owners with guidance and cost effective solutions for staffing and managing their enterprises. “In this collaboration American Express OPEN and Monster are uniting around a common goal: To support small business
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has added Brad McLane as managing director and co-head of the firm's marketing, consumer and hospitality practices. He will also lead the firm's Chicago office. "Over the years, certain professionals have emerged as leaders in our business. Brad is certainly in that
Sheffield Haworth Adds Consultant to Asia Pacific Legal & Compliance Practice
London-based Sheffield Haworth has named Katherine Holden as a senior consultant in its Asia Pacific legal & compliance search practice. Ms. Holden will be responsible for providing executive search across law firms and legal in-house positions at investment banks, private equity houses and hedge funds across the Asia Pacific region She has worked in legal
Employee Confidence Dips in March
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index has decreased 2.2 points to 51.4 in March. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals a dip in overall confidence among workers, specifically in regards to confidence in the strength of the economy. Twenty-four percent of U.S. workers
The Judge Group Expands San Francisco Operations
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has hired Tanya Samuels as director of IT staffing in the San Francisco market. Ms. Samuels has over 15 years of sales experience within the staffing and human capital solutions industry. She previously was with recruiting company Robert Half International. “Tanya has been a stellar performer in IT
Lonergan Partners Place CEO at Buzzlogic
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Dave Hills as chief executive officer at BuzzLogic. The search was co-led by David Madden and Ben Anderson. Prior to joining BuzzLogic, Mr. Hills was a general partner with KPG Ventures. “Social media engagement is growing exponentially. BuzzLogic has the right platform in place to leverage this phenomenon
Boyden Adds To Firm’s U.k. Board
Boyden Global Executive Search has added Betty Thayer to the board of the firm’s U.K. office as a non-executive director. Ms. Thayer is well known in the international search and selection community as a top expert on the non-executive position and transition coaching of senior executives. She founded and served as deputy chair and CEO
Sucherman Consulting Group Expands Team
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Amy Entelis to the senior management team as executive vice president, talent strategy. Ms. Entelis will leverage her expertise as a manager of broadcasting talent (on-air and behind the scenes) to open new lines of business
