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Solomon Page Fills Senior Role for Echo Design Group
The fashion, beauty, and consumer products division of New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has assisted in the recruitment of Patrizia Ciccarelli as managing director of Echo Design Group. Managing director Sue Lamoreaux led the search, along with Julie Stern, vice president, using a highly consultative and customized strategy—aligning the process with specific goals of
Executive Hiring Tightens Across Healthcare IT and Life Sciences
In the evolving landscape of healthcare IT and life sciences, executive hiring is undergoing a transformation marked by elevated expectations and tighter scrutiny from private equity investors and growth-focused organizations. With an increased demand for leaders who not only bring a track record of successful exits but also embody a “player-coach mentality,” companies are seeking
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
CEO Transitions Decline in 2023
In 2023, the number of S&P 1500 transitions declined from 2022 and have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to findings from Spencer Stuart’s CEO Transitions report. Transitions among the large-cap S&P 500 companies had been on track for a “normal” year of transitions but ultimately were lower than pre-pandemic averages, weighed down by
Robert Half Posts 15 Percent Revenue Jump
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2010 revenues of $851.6 million, a 15 percent increase from revenues of $737.4 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $24.8 million, or 17 cents per share, up from $13.5 million, or nine cents per share, a year
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CEO for Nomadesk
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Darren Trumeter as chief executive officer of Nomadesk. Mr. Trumeter previously founded and assisted with the creation, funding and building of numerous companies and delivered several M&A events creating exit opportunities for investors. With headquarters near Ghent, Belgium, Nomadesk is a provider of cloud storage, file sharing and
Norman Broadbent Expands London Office
Norman Broadbent plc, a provider of executive search and leadership consultancy services, has added Adam Turner and David Chancellor as directors in its board practice business in the firm's London office. Mr. Turner joins the firm to head the private equity practice and manage the professional services and pharmaceutical teams. Mr. Chancellor, who will build
Sanford Rose Opens South Carolina Office
Sanford Rose Associates has appointed Dave Campbell as president its new South Charlotte office, which specializes in serving clients in the consumer products industry. Mr. Campbell has over 25 years of search experience both as a recruiter and a hiring manager. Prior to establishing his own firm, he led sales, marketing, and customer service efforts
DavenportMajor Places Marketing VP at DTS
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Alan Cohen as the new vice president of marketing for DTS. Mr. Cohen previously served as vice president of strategic business development at Guitar Center. DTS is a pioneer in audio multi-channel and cinema surround sound signal processing systems. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive
Anchor Planning Group Releases New Tools to Assist Recruiting Process
Anchor Planning Group, a human resources consultancy with global outreach, has unveiled a number of valued-oriented programs designed to expedite the talent acquisition process, source better candidates and reduce cost. In addition, the company announced an “a la carte menu” of services to address the needs of its clients. “We have taken all the key
Interview: Carrie Pryor Discusses the Power of Hunting Solo for Game-Changing Talent (Part 2)
Last week, we started an interview with Carrie Pryor, who left behind partnerships at some of the executive recruiting industry’s most prestigious firms to start Greenwich Harbor Partners, an independent search consultancy focused on the fast-changing world of media, entertainment and technology. Ms. Pryor’s focus is on game-changers – the people who can have a
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Leadership Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Carolyn Vavrek and Michelle Forrest to its leadership consulting practice. Ms. Vavrek joins as partner in the firm's San Francisco office. She comes to Heidrick & Struggles from Deloitte Consulting where she served as the human capital West Coast M&A practice leader and HR service
HireRight Appoints Head of EMEA
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Alexandra Kelly as managing director of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional operations. HireRight recently expanded its international capabilities, through its acquisition of Powerchex Limited in 2010, and Altegrity, Inc.’s acquisition of Kroll Background Worldwide Limited – uniting three of the world’s leading
Eden Scott Names Head of Finance Recruitment
Eden Scott, a Scottish-based recruitment firm, has hired Jacqui Paterson to head up its accountancy and finance recruitment services in the west of Scotland. This is the firm's third senior recruit to its Glasgow office in as many months. Ms. Paterson has over 10 years' experience recruiting both permanent and temporary staff at all levels,
JB Homer Completes Search for Aerogroup
New York City-headquartered recruiter JB Homer Associates has placed Philip Tupper Kinder as chief information officer of Aerogroup International. Aerogroup designs and peddles women’s footware sold under the Aersoles, What’sWhat, A2, Aerology, SolaA, and Flexation brand. JB Homer has 25 years of experience placing senior-level technology and operations executives and their management teams, working with
HR Plus Teams Up with Strategic HR
HR Plus, a provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Strategic HR. Founded in 1996, Strategic HR has provided human resource and safety service solutions to more than 5,000 companies. “Strategic HR provides an additional value to our customers by supplying a complimentary
Global Expansion Underway at EMA Partners
EMA Partners International has added offices in China, Germany, Hungary, India, Singapore, and Ukraine to extend the executive search firm’s global reach. With offices and consultants in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, EMA Partners China has an established history in working with client partners across the globe; in China the firm has had a presence now
The Newman Group Adds Talent Management Pro
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company and provider of talent management consulting solutions, has added Madeline Laurano as talent systems analyst and advisory practice leader. In this role, Ms. Laurano will oversee the continuing development and evolution of the company's talent management technology consulting and thought leadership activity. This includes management of talent systems evaluation
Lonergan Partners Places Board Member at MIPS Technologies
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Fred Weber as a member of the board of directors at MIPS Technologies. The search was co-led by Ben Anderson and Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Weber was previously the founder, president and CEO of MetaRAM. “The goal was to recruit a world-class semiconductor executive to strengthen the MIPS board.
Eximius Group Opens Office in Manchester
Eximius Group has expanded in the U.K. with the opening of an office in Manchester. The office will initially specialize in the education, health and social care markets; other sectors are expected to follow throughout the year. Paul Jones joins Eximius from Hays to head the Manchester branch with 10 years of experience recruiting in
Pinstripe Names Healthcare Practice Leader
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Michael Soisson as healthcare practice leader. In this role, he will leverage his chief executive experience in provider-side healthcare to help drive and promote innovative talent acquisition approaches for meeting the workforce demands being shaped by healthcare reform. Most recently, Mr. Soisson
Herbert Mines Associates Names Managing Director
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has appointed Alison Weil as a managing director. Ms. Weil, who specializes in recruiting senior executives for consumer products, retail and luxury businesses, joined the firm in 2007 and was named vice president in 2008. The announcement was made today by Hal Reiter, chairman and CEO. Prior
AIMS International Opens Office in Peru
AIMS International has opened offices in Lima, Peru and appointed Armando Cavero Guerrero as partner; Mr. Cavero’s territory will include Bolivia and Ecuador. Mr. Cavero, a prior partner of other global executive search firms, is experienced in the internet and technology fields, having held positions of country manager for Compaq Peru – Bolivia, general manager
3P Consultants Fills Position for Blue Star
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sanghameshwar Iyer as secretary and legal head of Blue Star, India's largest central air-conditioning company with a network of 29 offices and around 2,600 employees. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) and Penrhyn International, conducts searches for startups
IMD International Grows Presence in Mexico
IMD International Search Group has added a new partner in Mexico. The firm, now called REXER|IMD International Search Group, was created through the merger of three of Mexico’s leading executive search firms: REXER (Amrop), Tasa Mexico and AF Consultores. REXER Selección de Ejecutivos, S.C. was formed in 1989, becoming part of Ward Howell International in
Workday Selected by CGI Group
Workday, Inc. has been selected by CGI Group, Inc., a provider of information technology and business process services, for use of its global human resources (HR), payroll, and financial management tools. The alliance combines CGI's consulting, systems integration, and business processes services in the areas of payroll and e-recruitment with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM),
Executive Search Industry Expects Growth
Optimism in the senior recruitment market continues to take hold as 68 percent of executive search consultants report a positive outlook for 2011, according to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Confidence among recruiting leaders is said to be at a peak since its low point at the end of 2008. Sixty-eight percent of
Major, Lindsey & Africa Fills Post for Colliers
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Alexander Baehr as vice president and general counsel legal and risk, corporate secretary for Colliers International. The search was led by Alisa Tazioli, managing director in MLA’s Seattle office. Formerly, Mr. Baehr was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Holland and Knight in Seattle. “This position
CTPartners Adds Leslie Stern in Chicago
CTPartners has appointed Leslie Stern as a partner in Chicago. He will focus on the recruitment of new partners and global business development opportunities. With more than 30 years of experience in executive search, Mr. Stern has specialized in conducting senior-level searches in the financial services industry. "Les and I have worked together for many
Tatum Expands New York Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added John McGovern to its New York practice as managing partner. In this role he will be assisting Tatum's clients with addressing strategic and operational challenges such as IPO readiness, liquidity, raising capital, planning and transaction support. “Jack's extensive background in senior leadership roles enables him to understand and
The RightThing Grows Business in Buenos Aires
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has announced the appointment of Martin Wejcman as manager for the company’s Buenos Aires recruitment operations center. In this role, Mr. Wejcman will be responsible for overseeing the hiring processes for The RightThing’s South America client base, as well as help grow The RightThing’s global recruitment capabilities,
Pedersen & Partners Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ewan Walton has been appointed principal and country manager. Mr. Walton has over 13 years experience in executive search and recruitment advisory in the EMEA region with a special focus on Saudi Arabia and the GCC. He was previously a
DHR Adds Joseph Ziccardi in NY
DHR International has added Joseph Ziccardi as executive vice president based out of the firm’s New York office. With more than two decades of experience in executive search and leadership, Mr. Ziccardi was previously CEO of Cromwell Partners, a retained executive search firm and a member of Transearch International. His roles at Transearch included global
Dowd Associates Taps CFO for Travel Channel
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Shannon O’Neill as senior vice president and chief financial officer of The Travel Channel, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. O’Neill is the former Golf Channel SVP and GM of digital media. Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network,
CDI Chief Retires; Sucessor Appointed
CDI Corp., a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has announced that Roger H. Ballou, president and chief executive officer, has retired and will be succeeded by Paulett Eberhart. “CDI conducted an extensive search selecting Paulett Eberhart from a field of very talented executives. Paulett is an ideal choice because of her strong execution skills, her
