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How Companies Can Retain, Engage, and Empower Talent in a Changing World
One of the greatest challenges faced by many organizations today is retaining and engaging talent, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked the Great Resignation and heightened competition for top talent. Now, companies have an opportunity to create environments where employees feel valued and motivated to stay long-term, according to a recent report from global
Harris Search Associates Retained by Ferris University to Lead Provost Search
Harris Search Associates was recently tapped by Ferris University to lead in its search for a provost and vice president for academic affairs. Ed Christ is leading the assignment. The provost will build on current strengths by continuing to develop the quality and depth of faculty and staff. They will cultivate an environment of belonging that
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
Korn Ferry Helps to Recruit CEO for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Korn Ferry has recruited Reynold Hoover as the new CEO of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. “Reynold is a mission first, people always leader,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry. “LA28 has an incredibly gifted and experienced CEO, uniquely qualified to bring together the spirit and purpose of the
HRsmart and VMN+ Form Alliance
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has opened a new division via a new venture with VMN+, headquartered in Argentina. The partnership will provide companies a professional and high quality choice in the international IT outsourcing market. With a track record spanning all around the globe and over 200 employees, VMN+'s offerings will
Impact Executives Opens in Sweden
Impact Executives, a global interim manager provider, has opened a new office in Sweden. The new business, part of Alumni, an executive search and leadership services organization in Sweden, marries Impact Executives' unique international skills in interim management with Alumni's 20 years' executive search experience. The new business will be headed up by Karin Laurell
ABR Creates New Search Tool
ABR Employment Services (ABR) has launched ABR JobConnect, a free online career resource that guides and supports job seekers throughout all stages of the job search process. ABR JobConnect includes a resume builder, resume review services, access to over 1,000 aggregate job boards, a career library, training videos, job assessment tools and information on continuing
Crowe-Innes & Associates and the Bedford Group Fill Post for Hewlett-Packard
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC in partnership with The Bedford Group has placed Ken Won at Hewlett-Packard as director, product marketing, server automation. Mr. Won will be responsible for leading product marketing for HP’s business service automation family of software products. Crowe-Innes & Associates was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology,
Neumann International Announces Promotions
Neumann International has promoted five individuals to partner, including Andrea Corsi – Rome/Milan offices; Helen Senne and Joachim Leuck – Düsseldorf office; Zbignew Plaza – Warsaw/CE Region; Carlos Recarte O’Ryan – Madrid office and LatAm Region. Neumann International also welcomes a new member of the team, Maxim CHOUVAEV, joining the Moscow office as partner. Neumann
Caldwell Partners to Fill Board Seats for LipoScience
LipoScience, Inc. has retained executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. to find new members for its board of directors. LipoScience is a diagnostic company that is advancing patient care by developing high value proprietary blood tests using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology. Caldwell Partners, founded in 1970, provides human capital services to its
Korn Ferry Adds to Hong Kong Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Andrew Warneck as managing principal to lead its Leadership and Talent Consulting (LTC) business in Hong Kong. He will focus on strengthening the LTC business with an emphasis on regional clients and the financial services sector. Mr. Warneck spent the last 15 years in banking as a senior human resource and
Preston | Reffett Selected by Fluor Federal Services
Fluor Federal Services has retained the public sector & acquisition practice of Preston | Reffett, LLC to assist them in conducting searches for candidates for positions in support of their Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP IV) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. “We are pleased to be selected by Fluor to assist them with
Beyond.com Extends Agreement with eQuest
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has expanded its agreement with job posting distribution and job posting management provider, eQuest, by agreeing to fully underwrite all job distribution fees for eQuest customers who post jobs to the Beyond.com Network. Through this alliance, Beyond.com will introduce its services to a wider customer base. “Based
Accenture Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain
Accenture/(NYSE:CAN) has posted fiscal 2011 net revenues of $6.05 billion, an increase of 17 percent over the same period last year and exceeding the company's guided range of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion. Diluted earnings per share were $0.75, an increase of $0.15, or 25 percent, over the same period last year. “We are very
Towers Watson Launches New iPad App
Towers Watson, a global professional services company, has launched TWGlobal50, a searchable application for the iPad. The free app is designed to provide human resource and benefit professionals with instant access to critical human capital data from around the globe. “With so many professionals on the road these days, the need for instant access to
CTPartners Posts 53 Percent Revenue Gain
CTPartners Executive Search Inc./(NYSE:CTP) has posted 2010 year end net revenue of $113.7 million, a 53.9 percent increase from $73.9 million in 2009. There were 1,103 confirmed searches in 2010, a 65 percent increase compared to 2009. Productivity, defined as revenue per consultant, increased to $1.3 million, compared to $1 million the prior year. Net
Harvey Nash Opens in Vietnam
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has opened a new office in Vietnam. The new division will be managed by Tam Truong Hong, senior vice president of recruitment, and Angela Lam, vice president of business development. Harvey Nash's global professional recruitment business will provide recruitment services for the financial services, technology and media,
DHR Places SVP Merchandising at Family Stores
DHR International has placed Paul White as senior vice president of merchandising, softlines for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Executive vice presidents Julia Eakes and Bob Marchant led the search. “Creating an exciting offering of discretionary merchandise to complement our growing consumable assortment is the cornerstone to being a compelling place to shop for our customers,”
Pinstripe Partners with Montage Talent
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has partnered with Montage Talent, a provider of video interviewing solutions. Formerly known as Expressume, Montage will provide a full-service enterprise video platform and support for Pinstripe’s HR and recruiting needs. “We selected Montage as our business partner because of their enviable leadership team,
reed.co.uk Launches Job Sharing Tool Via Twitter and LinkedIn
U.K. job board reed.co.uk has launched a new job sharing feature to promote vacancies via Twitter and LinkedIn. The new service, which is being offered free to all recruiters advertising their vacancies on reed.co.uk, gives the option to share vacancies and jobs via the two social networking platforms. Mark Rhodes, head of marketing for reed.co.uk,
IRC Adds Argentina-Based Oxford Partners
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Argentina-based Oxford Partners as its newest member firm. “Oxford Partners fits really well with IRC’s global executive search boutique focus,” says Sylvia MacArthur, president of the executive board of IRC. Oxford Partners is a boutique executive search firm that focuses on upper executive-level management positions. It is
Financial Recruiter Allemby Hunt Elects Non-Executive Chairman
Financial recruiter Allemby Hunt has elected Martin Guntrip as its non-executive chairman. Mr. Guntrip is the club secretary of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. “Martin will be working very closely with us to develop the corporate structure of the company and work on our continuing growth,” said Alastair Johnstone, CEO. “Martin has many years
Wurster Partners Places CEO at Greektown Superholdings
Executive search firm Wurster Partners has recruited Michael Puggi as chief executive officer of Greektown Superholdings, Inc. During his career of over 30 years, Mr. Puggi has opened six gaming properties. In 2007 he joined Herbst Gaming, Inc. (HGI) as regional vice president where he managed seven of the company's 15 casinos. Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Walden University Expands HR Offerings
Walden University has introduced an online M.S. in human resource management degree program and is adding a human resource management specialization to the Ph.D. in management program. The new master's degree program gives students the opportunity to gain the skills and practical learning experience they need to further their career in human resources, whether they
Monster Unveils Job Hunting iPad App
Monster has launched an iPad app for job hunting available for free and downloaded via the Apple App Store. The app uses Monster's search technology to match job seeker's skills and experience to the right opportunities. The app exploits the best of the Apple iPad's capabilities, making full use of the large display and touch
Stanton Chase Adds to London Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added David Burland to its London office as a principal consultant and head of its financial services practice. Mr. Burland has worked in executive search since 1998, with a number of global financial services search firms. Initially as part of the global equities practice at Armstrong International and
CrossMatch Talent Solutions Created by OneHundredX
OneHundredX has created CrossMatch Talent Solutions with Greg Barnes serving as its president and founder. CrossMatch Talent Solutions was established to provide retained executive search, interim executive management and talent solutions consulting services exclusively to the global faith-based non-profit sector. Mr. Barnes comes to CrossMatch Talent Solutions with 25 years of experience in the area
Cook Associates Completes Search for Cincinnati Bell
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Susan Kinsey as vice president, controller of Cincinnati Bell, a provider of voice and data telecommunications products and services. Ms. Kinsey previously served as associate vice president, accounting services for Luxottica Retail North America, a global retailer of premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. The search was led
PDS and HRMS Solutions Form Alliance
PDS, a developer of human resource, benefits, recruiting and payroll systems, has formed a strategic partnership with HRMS Solutions Inc., a national provider of workforce management solutions. HRMS Solutions will resell PDS' Vista HRMS solution to its North American client and prospect base, focusing on organizations with 500 to 5,000 employees. “We believe Vista HRMS
Kenexa Selected by KPMG
Professional services firm KPMG Australia has chosen to use Kenexa’s HR global recruiting solutions technology. Kenexa Corporation, a provider of business solutions for human resources, will include its global recruiting technology, Kenexa 2x BrassRing as part of its offering to KPMG which will enable the firm to manage talent by helping to improve recruitment, pre-hire
Simply Hired Launches Site in Sweden
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has announced a new localized site for Sweden (www.SimplyHired.se). With more than 45,000 local job listings, Simply Hired's expanded international presence will directly benefit job seekers as well as local recruiters, employers and Web publishers. The new job search engine for Sweden joins localized
Demand for Multilingual Recruitment Rising
Despite unemployment figures rising across the U.K. and Europe after the “European Recession” in 2009, the demand for multilingual recruitment is still thriving with U.K. employers according to Top Language Jobs. In line with increased globalization, many companies with their head office in the U.K. have started trading in various geographical locations bringing many challenges
IIC Partner Posts 37 Percent Revenue Gain
IIC Partners has reported a 37 percent increase in global revenue, citing renewed business confidence and the addition of new member firms. “Early forecasts are that 2011 will be an absolutely stellar year, certainly back to pre-crisis levels, if not beyond,” said IIC Partners global chairman Lim Chye Lian. “Our excellent 2010 result is due
Passive Job Seekers on Lookout for New Jobs
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Plateau Systems reveals that despite high job satisfaction, a wide majority (74 percent) of employed full time/part time & not self employed workers would consider a new job opportunity. In nearly equal proportions, workers surveyed say they would consider a new job or career opportunity
Adecco RPO Chosen by the SI Organization
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has been selected by The SI Organization as its partner for full lifecycle, enterprise-wide recruitment services. Adecco RPO implemented a full lifecycle recruitment solution for the SI including an applicant tracking system, employment branding and outreach, research, talent market mapping and candidate
