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Russell Reynolds Associates Launches Strategy Decode and Activation to Bridge Leadership Gaps in Business Transformation
Russell Reynolds Associates has launched Strategy Decode and Activation, a distinctive advisory capability that positions CEO and C-suite leadership as the central driver of successful business transformation. “Russell Reynolds Associates has been at the forefront of helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most pressing leadership issues for decades,” said Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO. “Today, transformation is at the
Creating a Positive Culture in a Remote and Digital Age
As the workplace continues to evolve into hybrid and fully remote environments, the concept of company culture is being redefined. In the absence of traditional office settings, leaders must rely on intentional and nuanced approaches to foster engagement, trust, and a sense of community among dispersed teams. This shift demands more than just logistical adjustments—it
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.
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
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?
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Recruiting Firms Continue to Focus on Winning New Business in 2024
In the midst of a tumultuous year and uncertain global economy, the recruiting industry in 2023 focused on maintaining revenue and margin in the face of declining job requisitions and slower conversions. As a result of these challenges, firms seem to have stalled in their digital transformation journey, according to a new report from Bullhorn. In 2020
Caldwell Partners Posts 69 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 first quarter revenue of $6.5 million, up 69 percent over first quarter 2010. The firm attributed its strong numbers to strategic investments in new partners and new offices, and the general improvement in economic conditions. Since the end of the first quarter of fiscal
Taleo Selected by U.S General Services Administration
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to support its expanding human capital needs. Under the terms of the new contract, Taleo will develop and configure a competency management model for GSA’s Acquisition Workforce division. This new competency management capability will assist GSA
PeopleClick Authoria Releases AAPlanner 8.0
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has released AAPlanner 8.0, the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) software. This solution helps smaller federal contractors efficiently meet the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements while mitigating risks. Increased government regulations, and oversight of HR practices for federal contractors and sub-contractors,
Futurestep Expands in Canada
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has made two new appointments in its Canadian business leadership. Lyn Currie has been named as vice president and general manager, RPO and project-based recruitment business, and Karen Wong has been named as vice president and general manager of its markets business. "Over the past
Beyond.com Adds Enterprise Architect
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has added James Bright as enterprise architect for the organization. In his role, Mr. Bright will work with the Beyond.com management team to help establish a roadmap for the future that encompasses the vision and strategy of the company. He brings more than 15 years of information
Kenexa Forms Partnership with GIS
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has partnered with General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), a provider of background screening services. Through the alliance, GIS will begin providing full-service background screenings for Kenexa’s Integrated Talent Management (ITM) solutions. “Our partnership with GIS streamlines the talent management process by providing a single
SHL and Previsor Merge
SHL and PreVisor have merged to create a global talent management business. The combined company will be known as SHL, delivering more than 15 million assessments annually in over 150 countries and over 30 languages. The merged company will provide customers with assessment solutions for roles at all levels and to support decisions from recruitment
Diversified Search Expands D.C. Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Jan Molino as managing director in its Washington, D.C. office. Ms. Molino has built recruiting practices specializing in healthcare, association, nonprofit and public sectors. Her search portfolio includes numerous high-profile assignments for CEOs, presidents, board members, and executive leaders responsible for key growth and turn-around initiatives. She previously
Spencer Stuart Grows Business in Greater China
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has announced the addition of Alice Au to its growing team across Greater China. With over 15 years of search experience, Ms. Au is a recognized expert at the senior executive and board levels within China and across Asia. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart she led another search firm’s CEO
Dice Adds Managing Director
Dice Holdings, Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, has added Alice Hill as managing director of Dice.com. In this newly created role, Ms. Hill will be responsible for charting the strategic direction of the Dice service primarily focusing on product strategy and design, innovation, and growing and managing our key client
Manpower Forms Alliance with SCES
Manpower Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with Second Chance Employment Services (SCES) to help women who are survivors of human trafficking and domestic abuse to find sustainable work and rebuild their lives. Manpower Inc. and SCES will create local collaborations, beginning at pilot locations in the U.S. and potentially expanding to any of the
Corporate Resources Services Acquires Tri-Diamond Staffing
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Diamond Staffing Inc. from an affiliate of Tri-State Employment Services, Inc. The purchase price is approximately $25 million which will be paid through the issuance of 29,411,765 shares of the company's common stock. “We
CTPartners Names Vice Chairman of Board Services
CTPartners has added John J. Keller to its New York office as vice chairman for CEO and board services. Mr. Keller has broad experience in CEO, board and CFO recruiting. He serves public and privately held corporations — including those owned by private equity investors — and their boards of directors. Most of this work
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead Search for Pathfinder International
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Pathfinder International to lead in its search for a new president. Pathfinder is seeking candidates who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to the organization's mission, as well as the skills necessary to position Pathfinder for continued growth in an ever-changing and complex world.
Vetted Solutions Expands Staff
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has hired Amy Weist as project director. Ms. Weist most recently served as director of boards and committees at the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), one of the nation’s leading travel industry non-profits. She also worked for six years in the White House’s Office of Presidential Personnel,
McDermott & Bull Places Controller at Pacific Capital Bancorp
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Rollin Johnson as controller of Pacific Capital Bancorp in Santa Barbara. The search was completed by Fleming Jones and Rod McDermott, managing director of McDermott & Bull. “This is a vital role and Pacific Capital Bank was looking for the right person to be part of a strong
Korn Ferry Adds to Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Korn/Ferry International/ has named Paul Pospisil Ph.D. as a senior client partner in the firm’s biotechnology and life sciences practice. He will be based out of the firm's New York office. Mr. Pospisil joins Korn/Ferry after serving more than 15 years as an investor and operating executive in the biotechnology industry. He brings experience in
B.E. Smith Names Head of IT and Talent Strategies Divisions
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Rich Miller to lead the firm’s information technology and talent strategies divisions as senior vice president. Mr. Miller will focus on the design and implementation of information technologies while leading the firm’s talent strategies team. Prior to joining B. E. Smith, he served as senior vice president of
Carter/Mackay Retained by ImageWorks
Executive search firm Carter/Mackay has been selected by ImageWorks to further develop its sales management team across the U.S. ImageWorks is a leading state of the art diagnostic imaging supplier whose products are distributed worldwide with clinical applications for dental, medical and veterinary professionals. Carter/MacKay, formed in 1970, specializes in the placement of sales, sales
AdminiStaff Acquires OrgPlus from HumanConcepts
HR service Administaff, Inc. has acquired certain assets of HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions. Administaff will gain ownership of the current OrgPlus software product line targeted at small and medium-sized businesses as well as a source code license for a Software as a Service (SaaS) based version, which will be released later
Hudson RPO Adds Industry Veteran to Staff
Hudson RPO, the global recruitment process outsourcing services team of Hudson, has hired industry veteran Darren Lancaster to serve as managing director for Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Lancaster joins Hudson RPO following his tenure as managing director of resource solutions, the RPO services division of Robert Walters Group. “Recruitment process outsourcing is an
Online Labor Demand Unchanged in December
Online advertised vacancies were basically unchanged as they dipped 9,400 in December to 4,447,800, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's supply/demand rate stood at 3.39 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in November (the last available unemployment data) a figure that is down from a peak of 4.73 in October
DHR Adds Recruiter in Asia
DHR International has appointed Kirk Tang as executive vice president in its Beijing office. Mr. Tang will focus on expanding DHR’s advanced technology and venture capital/private equity practice groups while recruiting leadership talent in China and across Asia-Pacific. He joins DHR with over 18 years of diverse solutions sales-marketing, business development and general management experience.
Spencer Stuart to Lead COO Search for UVA
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been chosen by the University of Virginia to lead in the search for a new executive vice president and chief operating officer. The University of Virginia is based in Charlottesville, VA and was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices
Google Head of HR Joins Evolv Board
Evolv, a provider of science-based, on-demand talent matching and intelligence solutions, has added Laszlo Bock, global head of human resources of Google, to its board of directors. Mr. Bock also serves on the advisory board of Catalyst, a nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization geared towards changing workplaces. Under Mr. Bock's leadership, Google has
eQuest Opens in Germany
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has opened its fourth European office in Frankfurt, Germany. The new office opening will offer enhanced local service, direct access to local personnel and expanded regional access to services. As part of an aggressive global expansion plan, eQuest has opened new offices in New
TheLadders.com Creates New National TV Commercials
Online job service TheLadders.com has launched a new television commercial campaign that celebrates how TheLadders makes professional candidates more attractive to employers and recruiters. The new commercial spots were created by Fallon Minneapolis and will air nationally on broadcast and cable television networks. “Starting this January, premium members of TheLadders will be assigned their own
TRANSEARCH Adds Consultant in Frankfurt
TRANSEARCH International has added executive search consultant Gerhard Görke in Frankfurt. Mr. Görke has a special focus on banks in Central and Eastern Europe. He has gathered consulting experience at Roland Berger, Neumann and recently at Herbold Fischer. Prior to that, he was working nationally and internationally as a senior sales executive at Software AG,
CTPartners Leading CFO Search for Dialogic
CTPartners has been selected by Dialogic Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Al Wood, the company’s current CFO, has announced his departure. Dialoic and its subsidiaries provide communications platforms and technology to enterprise and service provider markets. CTPartners is a global executive search firm offering expertise in technology, media
First Advantage Acquired by Symphony Technology Group
First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, today announced that Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm with a strategic focus on software and service. Under the terms of the acquisition, which closed December 30, 2010, First Advantage will operate as a portfolio company of the Symphony Technology Group. First Advantage CEO Todd Mavis
Ultimate Software Selected by Wolf Steel for HCM Solution
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Ontario-based Wolf Steel Ltd., a private company that manufactures and distributes hearth technology, furniture, and accessories, has selected UltiPro as its single platform for unified human capital management (HCM). “UltiPro provides a complete, unified, and scalable HCM solution
