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The Value of Confidential Job Postings
As the dynamics of talent acquisition continue to evolve, the traditional approach of openly advertising vacancies is being redefined. Companies are finding that maintaining discretion during key hires not only protects internal stability but also strengthens their competitive position in the market. Confidential job postings, once reserved for executive or sensitive leadership roles, are now
Kirk Palmer Associates Assists Holt Renfrew with CEO Search
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Franco Savastano as president and CEO of Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew. The search was led by Kyle Rudy. He succeeds Sebastian Picardo, who stepped down effective September 30, 2025, after five years at the helm. The appointment is expected to usher in a new
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.
Kaye/Bassman Completes Top Search for Vornado Realty Trust
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has recruited Elisa Young as executive vice president, head of retail leasing at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the most prominent owners and managers of commercial real estate in Manhattan. Managing partner Scott Huey led the assignment. For Huey and Kaye/Bassman, this placement underscores the importance of specialized executive
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?
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
Modern Executive Solutions Appoints Chief Experience Officer
Atlanta-headquartered search firm Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Dean Carter as its chief experience officer. “We are thrilled to announce that Dean is the new chief experience officer for Modern,” the search firm said. “At Modern we are building a business and a movement to redefine the future of leadership, a mission
Job Center Launched for Marketing Professionals
Onward Search has launched a Career Center built specifically for digital marketing professionals. The Onward Search Career Center, which can be found at www.onwardsearch.com/careers, offers customized job search advice and career guidance to professionals ranging from SEOs and web designers to mobile application developers and social media practitioners. “Job seekers in these fields want job
HR Association Appoints Executive Committee Members
The National Human Resources Association has announced the interim appointment of several executive committee members. Jamie Daerda is the vice president of affiliate development and support; she is the director of HR for Esse Health. Brad Eddy becomes vice president of membership growth & retention; his HR background includes benefits & payroll administration, employment law,
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Cameo
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has announced that its subsidiary Diamond Staffing Services, Inc., has acquired substantially all the assets of Cameo Personnel Systems, Inc., a provider of temporary and permanent employment staffing services. Cameo provides its services to clients in light industrial businesses through offices located
Glasford International Reports Rise in Cross-Border Activity
Gross revenue from cross-border recruiting activities increased by 67 percent last year at Glasford International, a global collaboration of independent search firms. Active sectors included industrial manufacturing & construction in emerging markets and a surge in technology, banking & investments in established capital markets. “I am delighted to see how Glasford International has developed from
Inside Edge Legal Adds to Chicago Office
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Tasha Brown as a managing director in Chicago. “We are delighted to have Tasha join the IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “We continue to see the demand for substantive project attorneys grow
Work&Partners Completes Assignment for FTI Consulting
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Ronald M. Evans as managing director of the transaction advisory services practice at FTI Consulting. Jon R. Work led the search. Mr. Evans was formerly a director, transaction services at KPMG, LLP. FTI specializes in corporate financial consulting and offers a wide range of services to corporations and to
HireRight Releases Criminal Search Tool
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has released Widescreen Plus, a U.S. national criminal search covering hundreds of millions of records from multiple public record data repositories. Widescreen Plus is offered as a supplemental search to other HireRight criminal background searches, and it examines records from a combination of repositories, including county
Kronos Selected by Grady Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by Grady Health System to help manage its workforce. Brian Graves, global practice leader of healthcare at Kronos, said: “A fundamental shift is taking place in healthcare today and it’s all about technology that is easy to use. We’re leveraging advances in consumer technology to make our workforce management solutions
Tatum Strengthens New York Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Don Alvarez in the New York practice as managing partner and John Gramer as the national managing partner of Tatum Talent, Tatum's executive search practice. Mr. Alvarez will be leading a team of professionals assisting clients with addressing strategic, financial and operational challenges, such as IPO readiness, managing
Dowd Associates Places CFO at the Food Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Susan Kolar as senior vice president and chief financial officer of The Food Network, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. Kolar is the former EVP and chief administrative officer of Sesame Workshop. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
Executive Job Creation Remains Steady
Executive job creation remains positive as recruiter confidence comes off recent highs and companies indicate plans to cautiously expand leadership teams in the coming six months, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). Recruiter confidence has retreated from its recent highs, as ExecuNet's February survey of 183 executive recruiters found 53 percent
RSA Interims Appoints New Director
RSA Interims has named Perry Evans as its new director. Mr. Evans joined RSA in 2006 and comes to this role after four successful years within the RSA Interims team. He has over 20 years of international recruitment experience, covering senior level executive search, contingency recruitment and interim management. “We are truly delighted that Perry
Pinstripe Healthcare Adds Former Manpower Marketing Director
Pinstripe Healthcare, a division of leading human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) specialist Pinstripe, Inc., has named Kristen Wright director of marketing. In this role she will be responsible for enhancing Pinstripe Healthcare's brand and broadening its reputation as a thought leader on talent acquisition and human resources in the healthcare market. “Kristen has
Management Consulting Group Appoints Head of Financial Services Practice
Management Consulting Group PLC, an international professional services firm, has appointed Allen K. Merrill to lead Kurt Salmon's global financial services practice. Mr. Salmon is expanding its financial services practice to meet growing demand from clients in this sector. Based in New York, he will work to accelerate the growth of this practice, particularly in
Caldwell Partners Posts 62 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 second quarter revenues of $8.8 million, up 67 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 62 percent of the second quarter total due to an increase in the number of U.S. partners and their increasing individual contributions to revenue.
3P Consultants Places CEO at DFPCL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Anand Sundaram as chief executive officer of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL). Mr. Sundaram formerly served as executive director and chief operating officer of Marketcity Resources (Phoenix Mills). Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation is India’s leading producer of industrial chemicals. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd,
StepStone Solutions Enhances MrTedTalentLink
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced the release of Version 11 of its SaaS-based, enterprise-level talent acquisition solution, MrTedTalentLink. Enhancements are aimed at providing customers with a wider range of self service capabilities on their career sites. In addition, new web services have been added to MrTedTalentLink's expanding API
TalentRooster Releases Video Resume Service
TalentRooster, a video resume service, has announced a new video resume kiosk solution for employers nationwide. TalentRooster connects employers and job seekers through searchable video resumes and digital video profiles. “Everyone is familiar with application kiosks in retailers like Target and Walmart,” said David DeCapua, CEO and president of TalentRooster. “We're taking that idea and
Gilbert Tweed Names Managing Director in Boston
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has named Jim Myhre as managing director in its Boston office. For the past eight years, Mr. Myhre has served as vice president of the Cassie-Shipherd Group, a retained executive search firm specializing in the medical device/healthcare sector. He has placed over 30 top executives including CEO, CFO, VP
HighTech Partners Adds Partner in London
Hightech Partners – ITP, a European search and management consulting firm, has added Bruce King as an international partner and vice president based in London. Mr. King has over 30 years of professional experience in European and global executive human resources roles in the technology industry. At Hightech Partners he will focus on recruiting and
Pedersen & Partners Grows KIEV Office
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Tatyana Shulga as a senior consultant in Kiev. In her new role, Ms. Shulga will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. Ms. Shulga has been working in the recruitment industry in Ukraine since 2004. She
Spectrum Search Partners Places EVP Sales Marketing at Heska Corp.
Denver-based executive search firm Spectrum Search Partners has placed Joe Aperfine as executive vice president of sales and marketing at Heska Corporation. The search was led by Spectrum's senior leadership team, including Kevin Hahn, Tom Shahnazarian and Jay Lane. Mr. Aperfine joins Heska from Banfield The Pet Hospital, a veterinary practice owner with over 780
Career Blazers Changes Name to Global Employment Solutions
Career Blazers, a professional staffing services firm founded in New York, NY in 1949, has changed its name to Global Employment Solutions. Global Employment acquired the Career Blazers business four years ago, but continued to operate under the Career Blazers name in order to fully leverage its brand and 62-year reputation for delivering exemplary service
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
