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Trinity Bridge Expands to Germany
U.K.-based executive search firm Trinity Bridge has expanded into Germany with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek as managing director for the region to support its continued growth in Central Europe. Launched in the U.K. in 2022 by Sam Seigler, Trinity Bridge was inspired by Mr. Siegler’s vision to build an executive search firm with deep-rooted sector
New 2025 Report Highlights Tech Executive Pay Trends
Executive compensation goes beyond negotiation—it’s a strategic tool for driving growth, retaining talent, and maintaining a competitive edge. Understanding your executives’ value can be the key to securing top talent instead of losing them to rivals. Riviera Partners’ 2025 Executive Compensation Report, exclusively available to Riviera’s client and partner network, offers valuable insights into the
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
2024 M&A Dealmaking Outlook, With An Eye On Human Capital Markets
In the closing days of last year, the dry powder held by private equity firms reached a baffling all time high of $2.59 trillion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence and Preqin data. This marks an eight percent increase from the year earlier total of $2.39 trillion. The unprecedented build-up of dry powder is in
Boyden CEO Chris Clarke Steps Down
Chris Clarke is stepping down from his responsibilities as president and CEO of Boyden Global Executive Search. Trina Gordon, chairman and managing director of Boyden Chicago, has been named interim chief of the firm. Dr. Gerhard Raisig, a member of Boyden’s board of directors, will serve as interim chairman. “On behalf of all of our
IRC Global Executive Search Adds Saenger Associates
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Saenger Associates as a new member firm. California-based Saenger Associates specializes in executive, managerial, and professional positions in manufacturing, distribution, and professional services. Representative industries and fields include: technology, healthcare, financial services, aerospace, food products, automotive, retail, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, research and non-profit. “IRC member firms
Physician-Focused Search Firm PELC Appoints SVP of Consulting Services
Physician Executive Leadership Center (PELC) has appointed Aamir Rehman, MD, as senior vice president for consulting services. PELC is a division of Navvis & Company and is an executive search firm focused solely on the recruitment and placement of physicians in executive leadership positions. Dr. Rehman will work with hospital and health system executive leadership
Online Labor Demand Rises 47,400 in November
Online advertised vacancies rose a modest 47,400 in November to 4,457,200 following an increase of 113,700 in October, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's Supply/Demand rate stood at 3.37 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in October (the last available unemployment data) — a figure that is down from a
Polachi Establishes New Office to Serve Clients in Greater NY City Area
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has opened a new office in Norwalk, Conn., to better serve the greater New York Metro Area – including Manhattan, Fairfield and Westchester Counties, and New Jersey. The office will concentrate on growth in software, financial
Jobs2Web Selected by GE
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, has announced that GE has selected Jobs2web for interactive recruitment marketing. With more than 300,000 employees, GE is consistently ranked as one of the most admired companies around the globe. “Our recruiting needs are very diverse, from a functional as well as global perspective. We are looking to
Nicholson International Opens in Sydney
IT recruiter Nicholson International is opening in Sydney, Australia. The new office will be headed by Simon Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt is currently CEO of EMR International, a relationship driven executive search organization which brings together a group of committed executive search and HR professionals operating across most functional areas of business and within several vertical
Executive-Jobs-London.co.uk Launches New Site
Executive-Jobs-London.co.uk has been created focusing on high-earners based in Greater London and the M4 corridor. The subscription-free site provides high profile candidates with access to the best job opportunities while giving companies and recruiters a job-advertising platform to attract executive candidates. The site will cover appointments in inner London, including City of London, Canary Wharf
DavenportMajor Fills Position for IBA Molecular
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Dr. Norman LaFrance as chief medical officer at IBA Molecular. Dr. LaFrance previously served as senior vice president of clinical development at Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IBA develops and markets leading edge technologies, pharmaceuticals and tailor-made solutions for healthcare with a focus on cancer diagnosis and therapy. DavenportMajor is an
Pedersen & Partners Expands into Egypt
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Cairo, furthering its expansion in Middle East & Africa (MEAI). Mr. Ismail, who becomes the country manager for Egypt, brings a wealth of experience and market knowledge gained from the management consulting sector, having been executive manager at Ernst & Young, heading the
Simply Hired Forms Alliance with PCWorld | MacWorld
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has formed a partnership with PCWorld | Macworld creating the job channels, jobs.pcworld.com and jobs.macworld.com. PCWorld and Macworld, both sources for technology news, reviews and productivity insight, will provide 19 million consumers and business influencers access to SimplyHired.com’s over five million job listings. PCWorld
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for NCF
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Bill Williams as chief executive officer of The National Christian Foundation (NCF). Mr. Williams, had most recently served as Generous Giving's CEO. Prior to that, he was with BellSouth Corporation for 30 years. CarterBaldwin Executive Search is a provider of retained executive search services in the healthcare, technology, non-profit,
The Select Group Opens Virginia and D.C. Metro Area Office
The Select Group, a full-service technical recruiting firm specializing in the placement of technology (IT) and engineering positions, has opened a new office to support clients in the Virginia and D.C. Metro area. The office is led by Tim Cron, director of branch operations, who previously served as a branch sales manager at CEI. In
CTPartners Adds to Financial Services Practice
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Kevin C. McKeon as a principal in the firm's financial services practice with a focus on asset management, wealth and alternative investment. He is based in Boston. Mr. McKeon spent nine years within the asset management practices of Heidrick & Struggles and Sheffield Haworth. He also spent six years
IIC Partners Creates Transborder Awards Program
IIC Partners has launched its Transborder Awards program to recognize member firms which provide an outstanding service to clients in cross territory searches. The IIC Partners Champion TB Initiator 2010 is Human Capital Group of Copenhagen. HCG joined IIC Partners in December 2009, initiated its first transborder search within a week and has so far
Martin Partners Fills Post for Grande Cheese Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Tony E. Sizemore as head of supply chain management at Grande Cheese Company, a producer of premium value added trademarked specialty food products. Prior to joining Grande Cheese Company, Mr. Sizemore was the senior director of supply chain management at WILD Flavors, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive
Cook Associates Names VP of Marketing Communications
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has appointed Jessica Gentile as vice president of marketing communications. Prior to joining Cook, Ms. Gentile was with Heidrick & Struggles, where she held senior roles in marketing, strategy and search execution. Most recently, she served as manager, corporate development and strategy as well as global head, digital marketing for
SFN Group Launches Mobile Job Alerts
Recruiting giant SFN Group has announced the launch of its text messaging program, which is the first of several phases to enhance the candidate experience to gain quicker and more efficient access to jobs through mobile technologies. Job seekers can now participate in the program if they opt-in to receive text job alerts via the
CTPartners Adds To Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has added Cheryl Liew as principal in the firm's financial services practice. She will be based in the firm’s Silicon Valley office and cover the financial services sector including the areas of investment banking, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, real estate and financial technology. Ms. Liew joins CTPartners from Principal Search, where she
Korn Ferry Names President for Talent Business
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Alexandre S. Fialho as president and chief operating officer for its leadership and talent consulting business in Latin America. He is based in the firm’s Sao Paulo office. Mr. Fialho joins Korn/Ferry from Hay Group, where he was a corporate director and led the firm’s Building Effective Organizations (BEO) practice in
Caldwell Partners Expands Life Science and Healthcare Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Michael T. Kelly as a partner in its life science and healthcare practice. He will be based in the company's Dallas office. "We are very fortunate to have a professional of Mike's caliber joining the Caldwell Partners team," said Jim Bethmann, managing partner of The
ICIMS Selected by ShutterStock
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has announced that Shutterstock has selected iCIMS’ Employee and Performance Management Suite to centralize and standardize their employee management processes. Shutterstock, a subscription-based stock photo agency in the world, selected the iCIMS Talent Platform to streamline their employee and performance management processes across multiple departments, from
6FigureJobs.com Forms Alliance with NetWorlding
6FigureJobs.com and Networlding LLC, a social networking consulting, coaching, implementation and integration firm, have partnered to help executive and senior-level professionals leverage power networking. “6FigureJobs is excited to form this alliance with Networlding,” said Paul DiNardo, director of marketing and product management. “Networking is so vital in today’s job market. We want our members to
Nosal Partners Hires Industry Researcher
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has added Julie Stapleton to the firm as research director based in its New York office. Ms. Stapleton was most recently a research associate within the healthcare sector at Russell Reynolds Associates. She was previously a researcher within the consumer practice at Egon Zehnder International. “Julie has deep expertise in
Signium Re-Elects Ignacio BAO Chairman of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
Cook Associates Fills Positions for American Express
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Iwao Fusillo and Garrick L. Hoadley to senior roles within American Express’ Enterprise Growth Group with specific responsibility for business development and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Fusillo has been with American Express since 1995 and served most recently as vice president of information management for the company’s consumer
Healthcare Recruiters Acquired by ORSA
HealthCare Recruiters International has been acquired by Orsa Associates, Inc. Orsa is a newly formed Texas corporation with majority stockholders Jon Guidi and Deborah Wilson. Mr. Guidi will serve as president and chief executive of HealthCare Recruiters and Ms. Wilson will serve as executive vice president and COO. Mr. Guidi has been with HealthCare Recruiters
SourceRight Solutions Introduces New SupplierEdge Program
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has introduced SupplierEdge, a new service delivery innovation for managed service program (MSP) clients. The tool is designed to help clients improve the management of their contingent workforce programs by streamlining order processing and supplier management across the entire procurement lifecycle. “Our clients' successes are our
Avature Partners with Monster
Avature, a recruiting CRM solution provider, has partnered with Monster.com to provide real-time posting tools into Avature CRM. These newly available tools will enable Avature customers to seamlessly post their positions and manage applicant data. Avature will also utilize some of Monster's advanced integration components allowing organizations to view available inventory in real-time, without ever
Signium Re-elects Ignacio Bao Chairman Of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
AESC Accepts Six New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has announced the acceptance of six executive search firms into membership. Based in Calgary, BluEra is an executive search firm founded in 2008 specializing in renewables, energy, infrastructure and construction, retail, telecommunications & information technology, and everything entrepreneurial. Founded in 1989, Davies Park has offices in Calgary, Edmonton
