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Korn Ferry Posts Flat Fiscal Year-End Revenues
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2025 fiscal year-end revenues of $2.7 billion, a slight rise from the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the number of engagements billed and an increase in weighted-average fee billed per engagement. The firm experienced fee revenue growth in North America, EMEA and APAC regions. Korn
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Positions for Holding Hands, Duly Health and Care, and Anodyne
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Matt Niebuhr as the new CFO of Holding Hands, Inc., Monu Kalsi as SVP of marketing for Duly Health and Care, and Sean Inglis as VP of sales at Anodyne. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Niebuhr previously served as CFO at Frontline Dental, where he
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.
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
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?
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
3 Actions for Successful Inclusive Leadership
The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry executives indicated that critical leadership characteristics in executive recruitment and engagement include emotional intelligence (74 percent) and diversity, equity and inclusion (77 percent). The growing interest in diversity expectations from employees, customers, and shareholders
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
Boyden Places New CEO at San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Boyden Global Executive Search has placed Neil Giuliano as chief executive officer of San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The search was led by Neil Sims, a managing director is Boyden’s San Francisco office. Mr. Giuliano brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience to the foundation, most recently as president of the Gay & Lesbian
America’s Job Exchange Offers Online Hiring Solution to Veterans
America's Job Exchange (AJE) in partnership with non-profit Hire A Hero (HAH), and several top employers, has launched a 90-day on-line hiring event for veterans that facilitates the posting of jobs in a section designed for the significant numbers of veterans who are facing unemployment upon their return from service. This special program also assists
HRsmart Releases Talent Management Enterprise Version 11.3
Richardson, TX-based HRsmart, a global talent management software company, has announced the release of Talent Management Enterprise Version 11.3. The new version includes several enhancements including user-friendly analytics, social networking and employee development tools. “With over 1300 client implementations in over 30 countries, real-time intelligence gathering and the agility to develop solutions in response to
Job Surge in U.K. Financial Services Sector
The U.K. executive job market experienced a shift this year with the financial services sector nearly doubling its hiring demand, outpacing job growth in all other major industries, according to a study by Experteer.co.uk, a career service. The study recently analyzed the availability of senior-level positions across various industries. Using data from one of the
DHR International Continues Expansion in Australia
DHR International has added John Goumas as executive vice president in its Australian and New Zealand practice, DH International Pty Limited. Mr. Goumas, who will be based in Sydney, will focus on senior level searches in the infrastructure and industrial space, including energy and sustainability. Prior to joining DH International, he was the associate director
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Financial Services Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Todd Taylor as a partner in its financial services practice. Mr. Taylor will be based in New York and will focus primarily on serving clients in the wealth management sector. Most recently, he served as co-founder and managing partner of a startup Hedge Fund of
3P Consultants Completes Search for Petrochemicals Corp.
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Vatsal Asher as vice president of customer experience at Petrochemicals Corporation Limited. A retail marketing specialist, Mr. Asher started his career with DFU publications and has worked in organizations like Gabbana Fashions, S Kumar’s Group, Max New York Life Insurance, Zodiac Clothing, Spencer’s Retail (RPG Group)
SensationalJobs.com Launched
SensationalJobs.com has announced the launch of its online job board dedicated to web professionals. The website, which features custom alerts, RSS feeds and e-mail blasts for web design jobs, has a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and organizations to browse for and post open positions. Job seekers can use the site to conduct a live
HumanConcepts Adds Global Sales Exec
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has appointed Chris Staskus as the company's new vice president of global sales. Mr. Staskus has deep experience with building and managing sales teams for startups to public enterprise software leaders. He was most recently vice president of sales for CrownPeak and has held sales management positions
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Adds Recruiter
Manchester-based legal recruitment firm Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Ltd has added Amy Openshaw to its North West recruitment team. Ms. Openshaw has over six years experience with competitive financial recruitment sector working companies such as Reed and The SF Group. She will be tasked with developing business with new clients in the region in line
