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EY Signals M&A Momentum Is Rebuilding
The June 2025 edition of EY’s Merger Monthly report presents a cautiously optimistic picture of the U.S. deal environment. According to Mitch Berlin, EY Americas vice chair, “M&A in the U.S. bounced back in May, buoyed by easing trade tensions that boosted deal momentum, including several large transactions.” While overall deal volume saw a 6.2 percent year-over-year decrease,
HTP Group Launches Leadership Consulting Practice
Hightech Partners (HTP Group) has launched its enhanced leadership consulting practice. This expanded offering equips organizations to address urgent leadership challenges, improve team dynamics, and prepare for digital and AI-driven change through tailored, high-impact solutions. “Today’s leadership challenges demand more than experience, they require insight, agility, and cohesive teams ready to adapt and innovate,” said Raffaele
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 Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
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?
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
Eric Salmon & Partners Adds to London Office
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has announced the addition of Sue Harris as senior consultant in its London office. With 10 years executive level search experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare services, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and OTC consumer sectors, Ms. Harris will strengthen the life sciences team across Europe. She formerly held
Kelly Services Records 11 Percent Revenue Gain
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 of $1.3 billion, an 11 percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2009. During the quarter, the company reported net income of $14.6 million, or 39 cents a share, compared with a loss of $8.2 million,
DHR Completes CFO Search For McDonald’s
DHR International has placed Sok Min Yu as vice president and chief financial officer for McDonald’s Korea operations. The search was led by Christine Greybe, president of DHR International, and Margaret Dillon, executive vice president. He joins the company from L’Oreal Korea, where he was CFO. Phil Stillitano, CFO, Greater Asia & Middle East, at
Stanton Chase Adds Offices in Moscow, Budapest and Brussels
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened three new offices in Europe: Moscow, Budapest and Brussels. With this expansion, Stanton Chase increases its locations to 70 offices in 44 countries, offering services in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and North America. The Moscow office, led by Pavel Ishanov, will
Stonehaven Search Expands Board Practice
London-based executive search firm Stonehaven Search has added Dr Elisabeth Marx to its board practice. She work with founder Simon Hall and chairman, Bob Wigley, the former chairman of Merrill Lynch EMEA. Dr. Marx will focus on succession planning, top team development and non-executive director searches, with a particular focus on gender and international diversity
Manpower Posts 18 Percent Revenue Gain
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $5.21 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, 2010, an increase of 18 percent from $4.41 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded a loss of $350.4 million, or $4.21 per share, compared with a loss of $29.1 million, or 37 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenues
Nosal Partners Places Marketing Officer at Jockey International
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Dustin Cohn as senior vice president, chief marketing officer for Jockey International. Mr. Cohn was previously chief marketing officer for Optimer Brands in Chicago. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO of Nosal Partners, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner for the firm’s Minneapolis office. Jockey
Accero Selects New CEO
Accero, an HR and payroll solutions provider with clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K., has announced a new phase its growth to be led by Sean Fallon, a newly appointed chief executive officer, who will succeed Tom Malone, Accero’s founding CEO. Accero was formed in 2008 following the acquisition by Vista Equity
Empower Receives Funding From Lake Capital
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has partnered with and received a significant investment from private equity company Lake Capital. Empower will use the capital and strategic resources provided by Lake Capital to continue to grow the capabilities and diversity of
Caldwell Partners Adds to San Francisco Office
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Adam Charlson as a partner based in the company's San Francisco office. Mr. Charlson brings 15 years of executive search experience to his role at Caldwell. He joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he served as a senior client partner and leader of the firm's global
Ignition Talent Group Opens East Coast Office
Ignition Talent Group, a talent acquisition and advisory firm, has named Graham Watts as a senior associate based in New York. Mr. Watts will open the firm’s East Coast office and take responsibility for recruiting talent for clients in the internet/e-commerce, digital media, SaaS and mobile sectors. “Our initial plan was to establish a strong
Online Labor Demand Jumps in January
Online advertised vacancies rose 438,000 in January to 4,273,000, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. With the January increase, labor demand has risen 1.44 million since the series low point in April 2009. This increase now offsets approximately 80 percent of the 1.76 million drop in ad volume during the 2-year
Cornerstone OnDemand Selected by Save the Children
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. reports that global non-profit Save the Children is using Cornerstone’s talent management software solution to better engage its employees. Cornerstone says that automating key workforce management processes for learning management, employee performance management and onboarding will help Save the Children ensure that its people have the skills and competencies to drive organizational
Amrop Opens Office No. 14 in Latin America
Global executive search firm Amrop has opened a new office in Panama, expanding the organization’s presence to 14 offices in Latin America. The office is led by Rebeca de Rojas, managing partner. Ms. de Rojas is an experienced banker who worked for 25 years with Chase Manhattan Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase as executive recruitment
Employment Index Reports Uptick in U.S. Hiring
Managerial recruitment activity showed improvement in January with a gain of 3.8 points over December 2010, according to the November CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. The January 2011 Index stands at 103.7, rising 32.9 points since January 2010. Louisville led all cities month, with an 11 percent increase in managerial hiring,
R&L Associates Finds Director for Millennium
R&L Associates has placed Paul DeLucia as managing director and head of the New York office for The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Mr. DeLucia was formerly managing partner with Options Group. His particular expertise lies in alternative investments and capital markets origination of structured products, as well as
Jobfox Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Career site Jobfox has added digital marcom executive Dan Kimball as chief marketing officer. In his new role, Mr. Kimball will develop and implement outreach strategies designed to position Jobfox as the leading social recruitment and career networking engine on the web. “We are on the cusp of transforming the way companies recruit talent in
CPEhr Expands HR Payroll Services Debt
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources outsourcing firm, has assigned Soley Van Lokeren as executive director of business operations of its payroll services department. Ms. Van Lokeren will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the day-to-day payroll operation. “I am very excited to work with a team of payroll professionals that are
Amy Falbaum & Associates Launched
Amy Falbaum has launched her own executive search firm, Amy Falbaum & Associates (AF&A), to focus on recruiting executives for restaurants, hotels and related businesses. After 15 years in restaurant management, Ms. Falbaum worked five years for recruiting firm, The Alfus Group. Among the clients she conducted searches for: China Grill Management; Danny Meyer, of
Heidrick & Struggles Appoints Five New Vice Chairmen
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the appointment of five new vice chairmen: Theodore L. Dysart, Bonnie Gwin, Lee Hanson, Jory Marino, and Jeff Sanders. Mr. Dysart is a functional specialist working exclusively on board, CEO and succession planning engagements. Ms. Gwin is managing partner, North America, of the board of
CTPartners Adds Partner in Boston
CTPartners has appointed Julie Cohen Norris as a partner in its global CEO and board practice. Ms. Norris, who will be based in Boston, joins CTPartners from Spencer Stuart where she worked with clients across all industries as a member of the board services practice. She specializes in identifying next-generation board members and strengthening the
Work&Partners to Fill Post for FTI Consulting
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained to recruit a tax senior managing director for the transaction advisory services practice at FTI Consulting. FTI specializes in corporate financial consulting and offers a wide range of services to corporations and to their advisors, lawyers, lenders and investors. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for
Bond International Software Partners with Drag&Tag
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has integrated its portfolio of recruitment system applications and staffing agency software Bond Adapt with Drag&Tag, a browser based collaborative research tool. Tim Richards, managing director of Bond International Software, said: “Drag&Tag will allow our customers to import vital information from a variety of online and offline sources into
TRANSEARCH Grows Paris Office
Christophe Lecerf has joined TRANSEARCH International’s Paris office as an associate partner. He leads the technology practice in Paris developing expertise in key areas such as software, personal computing, internet, telecommunications, consumer electronics, IT distribution, and IT services. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Lecerf was with Dell/ASAP Software between 2003 and 2010 as EMEA software
IIC Partners Celebrates 25th Anniversary: Anticipates Growth in Search Business
Executive search organization IIC Partners has marked its 25th anniversary this year and foresees a period of growth in the executive search sector in 2011. In her New Year message to members, IIC Partners chairwoman Lim Chye Lian said it was widely accepted that executive search was a barometer of economic activity, and members were
Grafton Employment Group Appoints Chairman
Robert Dix has been appointed chairman of Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe. Grafton Employment is comprised of seven employment solution brands: Grafton Recruitment, Spengler Fox, Grafton Technologies, Blueprint Appointments, Grafton ESP, Grafton Healthcare and Maryb.ie; it currently has 70 offices in 16 countries worldwide. In
CarterBaldwin Leads CEO Search for MOPS
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has been selected by MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) to lead its national search for a new CEO. MOPS International is a Christian non-profit organization that believes in working with local Christian churches to maximize ministry opportunities to God’s Kingdom. CarterBaldwin is a provider of retained executive search services in the
Angott Search Group Adds to Energy Team
Angott Search Group has added Christy Lanier to its energy team. Ms. Lanier will be focusing on the growing energy efficiency/green building space and developing client relationships with energy services companies, engineering, procurement and construction firms, property/facilities management companies and fortune 1000 facilities. She comes to ASG with over nine years of experience in executive
The Magurany Group Opens Doors
Mike Magurany has founded boutique retained search firm The Magurany Group. Mr. Magurany is a 17-year veteran of the executive search industry. He was previously the director of leadership recruiting for Kohl’s Department Stores. From 1999-2005, Mr. Magurany was a principal in the Chicago office of Heidrick & Struggles where he was a part of
Wanted Technologies Launches Analytics
WANTED Technologies, a provider of real-time employment market information, has launched WANTED Analytics 3.0, a generation platform offering detailed insight into the supply and demand for workers for any type of job in the U.S. Analytics incorporates new tools to help clients source hard-to-fill positions by making more effective use of leading online resume sources
Proven Staffing Consultants Signs Deal with College of Cardiology
Professional staffing firm PROVEN Staffing Consultants has signed an agreement with the American College of Cardiology to be the primary provider of IT staffing and support services in 2011. The agreement comprises staffing for direct hire and contract labor positions. “We are thrilled to have been selected by one of the most progressive, medical bodies
