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ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists The Massachusetts Port Authority with Recruitment of Chief People Officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Taylor Casey as chief people officer of The Massachusetts Port Authority. The assignment was led by Gale LaRoche and Christine Santiago. In this position, Ms. Casey will report to the CEO, leading the Authority’s HR efforts, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI initiatives, workforce
August Leadership Names Partner
Executive recruitment firm August Leadership has appointed D. Lee Holliday as its newest partner, based in Florida. Mr. Holliday is a seasoned executive search leader with nearly two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations on building world-class strategic leadership teams. He specializes in placing high-impact talent— namely current and former top-tier strategy consultants and investment
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
How Recruiters Facilitate Founder-PE Firm Agreements When Sourcing New Talent
In the high-stakes world of private equity acquisitions, aligning the strategic visions of PE firms and the founders of the companies they acquire is pivotal for achieving aggressive growth targets and operational excellence. However, this alignment often encounters its first significant hurdle regarding talent acquisition—a critical component for scaling operations and enhancing value, according to
Employment Index Reports Uptick in U.S. Hiring
Managerial recruitment activity showed improvement in January with a gain of 3.8 points over December 2010, according to the November CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. The January 2011 Index stands at 103.7, rising 32.9 points since January 2010. Louisville led all cities month, with an 11 percent increase in managerial hiring,
R&L Associates Finds Director for Millennium
R&L Associates has placed Paul DeLucia as managing director and head of the New York office for The New Millennium Group, a global search firm specializing in financial services. Mr. DeLucia was formerly managing partner with Options Group. His particular expertise lies in alternative investments and capital markets origination of structured products, as well as
Jobfox Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Career site Jobfox has added digital marcom executive Dan Kimball as chief marketing officer. In his new role, Mr. Kimball will develop and implement outreach strategies designed to position Jobfox as the leading social recruitment and career networking engine on the web. “We are on the cusp of transforming the way companies recruit talent in
CPEhr Expands HR Payroll Services Debt
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources outsourcing firm, has assigned Soley Van Lokeren as executive director of business operations of its payroll services department. Ms. Van Lokeren will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the day-to-day payroll operation. “I am very excited to work with a team of payroll professionals that are
Amy Falbaum & Associates Launched
Amy Falbaum has launched her own executive search firm, Amy Falbaum & Associates (AF&A), to focus on recruiting executives for restaurants, hotels and related businesses. After 15 years in restaurant management, Ms. Falbaum worked five years for recruiting firm, The Alfus Group. Among the clients she conducted searches for: China Grill Management; Danny Meyer, of
Heidrick & Struggles Appoints Five New Vice Chairmen
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the appointment of five new vice chairmen: Theodore L. Dysart, Bonnie Gwin, Lee Hanson, Jory Marino, and Jeff Sanders. Mr. Dysart is a functional specialist working exclusively on board, CEO and succession planning engagements. Ms. Gwin is managing partner, North America, of the board of
CTPartners Adds Partner in Boston
CTPartners has appointed Julie Cohen Norris as a partner in its global CEO and board practice. Ms. Norris, who will be based in Boston, joins CTPartners from Spencer Stuart where she worked with clients across all industries as a member of the board services practice. She specializes in identifying next-generation board members and strengthening the
Work&Partners to Fill Post for FTI Consulting
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained to recruit a tax senior managing director for the transaction advisory services practice at FTI Consulting. FTI specializes in corporate financial consulting and offers a wide range of services to corporations and to their advisors, lawyers, lenders and investors. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for
Bond International Software Partners with Drag&Tag
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has integrated its portfolio of recruitment system applications and staffing agency software Bond Adapt with Drag&Tag, a browser based collaborative research tool. Tim Richards, managing director of Bond International Software, said: “Drag&Tag will allow our customers to import vital information from a variety of online and offline sources into
TRANSEARCH Grows Paris Office
Christophe Lecerf has joined TRANSEARCH International’s Paris office as an associate partner. He leads the technology practice in Paris developing expertise in key areas such as software, personal computing, internet, telecommunications, consumer electronics, IT distribution, and IT services. Prior to joining TRANSEARCH, Mr. Lecerf was with Dell/ASAP Software between 2003 and 2010 as EMEA software
IIC Partners Celebrates 25th Anniversary: Anticipates Growth in Search Business
Executive search organization IIC Partners has marked its 25th anniversary this year and foresees a period of growth in the executive search sector in 2011. In her New Year message to members, IIC Partners chairwoman Lim Chye Lian said it was widely accepted that executive search was a barometer of economic activity, and members were
Grafton Employment Group Appoints Chairman
Robert Dix has been appointed chairman of Grafton Employment Group, an employment and HR solutions company in Ireland and Central Eastern Europe. Grafton Employment is comprised of seven employment solution brands: Grafton Recruitment, Spengler Fox, Grafton Technologies, Blueprint Appointments, Grafton ESP, Grafton Healthcare and Maryb.ie; it currently has 70 offices in 16 countries worldwide. In
CarterBaldwin Leads CEO Search for MOPS
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has been selected by MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) to lead its national search for a new CEO. MOPS International is a Christian non-profit organization that believes in working with local Christian churches to maximize ministry opportunities to God’s Kingdom. CarterBaldwin is a provider of retained executive search services in the
Angott Search Group Adds to Energy Team
Angott Search Group has added Christy Lanier to its energy team. Ms. Lanier will be focusing on the growing energy efficiency/green building space and developing client relationships with energy services companies, engineering, procurement and construction firms, property/facilities management companies and fortune 1000 facilities. She comes to ASG with over nine years of experience in executive
The Magurany Group Opens Doors
Mike Magurany has founded boutique retained search firm The Magurany Group. Mr. Magurany is a 17-year veteran of the executive search industry. He was previously the director of leadership recruiting for Kohl’s Department Stores. From 1999-2005, Mr. Magurany was a principal in the Chicago office of Heidrick & Struggles where he was a part of
Wanted Technologies Launches Analytics
WANTED Technologies, a provider of real-time employment market information, has launched WANTED Analytics 3.0, a generation platform offering detailed insight into the supply and demand for workers for any type of job in the U.S. Analytics incorporates new tools to help clients source hard-to-fill positions by making more effective use of leading online resume sources
Proven Staffing Consultants Signs Deal with College of Cardiology
Professional staffing firm PROVEN Staffing Consultants has signed an agreement with the American College of Cardiology to be the primary provider of IT staffing and support services in 2011. The agreement comprises staffing for direct hire and contract labor positions. “We are thrilled to have been selected by one of the most progressive, medical bodies
Robert Half Posts 15 Percent Revenue Jump
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2010 revenues of $851.6 million, a 15 percent increase from revenues of $737.4 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $24.8 million, or 17 cents per share, up from $13.5 million, or nine cents per share, a year
ChampionScott Partners Recruits CEO for Nomadesk
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Darren Trumeter as chief executive officer of Nomadesk. Mr. Trumeter previously founded and assisted with the creation, funding and building of numerous companies and delivered several M&A events creating exit opportunities for investors. With headquarters near Ghent, Belgium, Nomadesk is a provider of cloud storage, file sharing and
Norman Broadbent Expands London Office
Norman Broadbent plc, a provider of executive search and leadership consultancy services, has added Adam Turner and David Chancellor as directors in its board practice business in the firm's London office. Mr. Turner joins the firm to head the private equity practice and manage the professional services and pharmaceutical teams. Mr. Chancellor, who will build
Sanford Rose Opens South Carolina Office
Sanford Rose Associates has appointed Dave Campbell as president its new South Charlotte office, which specializes in serving clients in the consumer products industry. Mr. Campbell has over 25 years of search experience both as a recruiter and a hiring manager. Prior to establishing his own firm, he led sales, marketing, and customer service efforts
DavenportMajor Places Marketing VP at DTS
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Alan Cohen as the new vice president of marketing for DTS. Mr. Cohen previously served as vice president of strategic business development at Guitar Center. DTS is a pioneer in audio multi-channel and cinema surround sound signal processing systems. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive
Anchor Planning Group Releases New Tools to Assist Recruiting Process
Anchor Planning Group, a human resources consultancy with global outreach, has unveiled a number of valued-oriented programs designed to expedite the talent acquisition process, source better candidates and reduce cost. In addition, the company announced an “a la carte menu” of services to address the needs of its clients. “We have taken all the key
Interview: Carrie Pryor Discusses the Power of Hunting Solo for Game-Changing Talent (Part 2)
Last week, we started an interview with Carrie Pryor, who left behind partnerships at some of the executive recruiting industry’s most prestigious firms to start Greenwich Harbor Partners, an independent search consultancy focused on the fast-changing world of media, entertainment and technology. Ms. Pryor’s focus is on game-changers – the people who can have a
Heidrick & Struggles Grows Leadership Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Carolyn Vavrek and Michelle Forrest to its leadership consulting practice. Ms. Vavrek joins as partner in the firm's San Francisco office. She comes to Heidrick & Struggles from Deloitte Consulting where she served as the human capital West Coast M&A practice leader and HR service
HireRight Appoints Head of EMEA
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Alexandra Kelly as managing director of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional operations. HireRight recently expanded its international capabilities, through its acquisition of Powerchex Limited in 2010, and Altegrity, Inc.’s acquisition of Kroll Background Worldwide Limited – uniting three of the world’s leading
Eden Scott Names Head of Finance Recruitment
Eden Scott, a Scottish-based recruitment firm, has hired Jacqui Paterson to head up its accountancy and finance recruitment services in the west of Scotland. This is the firm's third senior recruit to its Glasgow office in as many months. Ms. Paterson has over 10 years' experience recruiting both permanent and temporary staff at all levels,
JB Homer Completes Search for Aerogroup
New York City-headquartered recruiter JB Homer Associates has placed Philip Tupper Kinder as chief information officer of Aerogroup International. Aerogroup designs and peddles women’s footware sold under the Aersoles, What’sWhat, A2, Aerology, SolaA, and Flexation brand. JB Homer has 25 years of experience placing senior-level technology and operations executives and their management teams, working with
HR Plus Teams Up with Strategic HR
HR Plus, a provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, has partnered with Strategic HR. Founded in 1996, Strategic HR has provided human resource and safety service solutions to more than 5,000 companies. “Strategic HR provides an additional value to our customers by supplying a complimentary
Global Expansion Underway at EMA Partners
EMA Partners International has added offices in China, Germany, Hungary, India, Singapore, and Ukraine to extend the executive search firm’s global reach. With offices and consultants in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, EMA Partners China has an established history in working with client partners across the globe; in China the firm has had a presence now
The Newman Group Adds Talent Management Pro
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company and provider of talent management consulting solutions, has added Madeline Laurano as talent systems analyst and advisory practice leader. In this role, Ms. Laurano will oversee the continuing development and evolution of the company's talent management technology consulting and thought leadership activity. This includes management of talent systems evaluation
