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Bullhorn Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has named Mitesh Ashar as chief customer officer. In this strategic position, Mr. Ashar will lead Bullhorn’s global customer experience organization, driving innovation and service across all customer touchpoints. “Mitesh pushed us to make the product better, because he cared deeply about how technology supports real business goals,” said Art Papas, founder and
A Closer Look at Private Equity’s Evolving Playbook for Executive Talent
Private equity firms are raising the bar for executive talent, driven by a post-pandemic return to in-office expectations and an intensified focus on leadership performance. As firms prioritize in-person leadership to rebuild culture and drive alignment, a disconnect is emerging between employer demands and candidate preferences for flexibility. At the same time, a slowdown in
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.
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
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?
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
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
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
Resilient Recruiting: How The Tolan Group Defied the 2023 Downturn
The executive search sector faced a perfect storm of challenges in 2023. Founders, management teams, and recruiters themselves were weathering a downturn that early indications show likely resulted in a dip of 20 percent in annual revenues. There were outliers, of course, and much of how a search firm beat the odds depended on industry
EG.1 Opens Abu Dhabi Office
Executive recruiting firm eg.1 has opened its Abu Dhabi office. Leading the practice is Matt Potts, who has experience in recruitment at the senior level within the U.K. construction and development sectors. His client base includes government and semi-government organizations, master developers, international consultancies, main contractors, investment banks, asset management companies and professional services organizations.
Kelleher Associates’ Ed Kelleher to Retire
Kelleher Associates, a Philadelphia-based career and executive coaching firm, has announced that Ed Kelleher will be retiring November 18th. Mr. Kelleher founded the firm in 1998 and served as president and CEO until 2008. He built the company around his extensive experience in corporate human resources executive roles and career management consulting. Prior to establishing
Partners Changes Names to HigdonBraddockMatthews
Higdon Partners LLC, an executive search firm focused on the asset management and financial services industries, has changed its name to HigdonBraddockMatthews LLC to reflect an expansion of the firm's senior leadership team to include managing partners Derek R. Braddock and William R. Matthews. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has offices
Heidrick & Struggles Launches New Tool for Recruiting IT Leaders
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has developed, tested and launched a diagnostic tool to fill the gaps companies face in their drive to find the right IT leader to fit their specific needs. The tool helps evaluate the critical leadership competencies of a successful IT leader in their ability to influence and
Alpha Financial Jobs and Jobmate Join Forces
Alpha Financial Jobs, an international job board specializing in job vacancies in the accounting, financial, legal, IT and HR sectors, has announced its integration with JobMate, a multi-job posting and candidate-tracking service based in the U.K. “All recruiters who have the JobMate technology installed, will now be able to post their multi-job vacancies on the
Lonergan Partners Places Sales Exec at DisplayLink
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited John Cummins as vice president of worldwide sales at DisplayLink. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Cummins most recently served as CEO of ZeroG Wireless, Inc. “With John Cummins on board at DisplayLink I expect to see this young company take off. Check out the DisplayLink
Amrop Announces Global Expansion
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Swarup Choudhury to its India operations in Mumbai, Job Voorhoeve as a partner in Amsterdam, Maura Nobili as a partner in Milan and Nadia Furfaro in Rome. Mr. Choudhury joins Amrop India from his previous role as vice president, growth markets for IBM, leading the seven emerging regions
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits Communications Exec for Goodwin Procter
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Lee Feldman as director of communications at Goodwin Procter. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA's law firm management practice. "Goodwin Procter was looking for a professional who understands the challenges and complexities of law firm media relations and communications. Someone who
Pedersen & Partners Adds to Finland Office
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Sari Kumpulainen as a consultant in Finland. Ms. Kumpulainen brings more than 10 years of management experience in sales & marketing having worked with such firms in Finland as Ilmailulaitos, Elfving, Mediverkko. Previously, she was HR coordinator at Logica. “I am happy to welcome Sari to our
SuccessFactors Records 38 Percent Revenue Jump; Appoints New President
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted third quarter revenues of $53.4 million, an increase of 38 percent, compared to $38.7 million in the same period a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $1.8 million, or three cents per share, down from a loss of $2 million, or three cents per share, in the third
HireVue and Previsor Form Partnership
Video interviewing provider HireVue and PreVisor, a global leader in employment assessments and talent measurement solutions, have formed a strategic alliance. Together, PreVisor and HireVue will deliver a combination of interview selection and assessment tools that can contribute to increased quality of hire. HireVue's Video Interviewing Solutions can now leverage PreVisor Interview Question and Assessment
Penrhyn International Partners with Coleman Lew & Associates
Penrhyn International, a global partnership of independent executive search consulting firms, and Coleman Lew & Associates have formed an alliance. With the Coleman Lew affiliation, Penrhyn International now has partners in 27 locations worldwide including five in the U.S. “Our partnership with Penrhyn International allows us to better serve our clients on a world-wide scope,”
Crist|Kolder Recruits CFO for Spot Trading
Executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates has placed Stephen A. Brodsky as chief financial officer of Spot Trading, LLC. Mr. Brodsky is the former president and CFO of the holding company for the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX). He previously served as a managing director at private equity firm Vernon & Park Capital. Spot Trading, LLC
CareerBuilder Launches New Talent Network
CareerBuilder has introduced a new talent network solution designed to help employers more efficient and effective in building an exclusive pipeline of passive and active candidates through multiple engagement features. CareerBuilder's talent network offering incorporates a unique blend of elements to help employers connect with potential employees in a relevant and action-provoking way. Its offers
TheLadders.com Extends Marketing Staff
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has announced the appointments of Nicholas Karrat as vice president of consumer marketing and Denise Cautela as vice president of enterprise marketing. Mr. Karrat will lead consumer-facing marketing and advertising in support of TheLadders brand, while Ms. Cautela will lead all marketing efforts directed at expanding the company's penetration into
PFJ Chooses Recruitment Agency Software From Bond
The pfj network, which comprises four specialist recruitment brands – pfj, The Graduate Recruitment Company, RPCushing and Sydney-based ICUR – has implemented Bond International Software’s Bond Adapt Version 11. All four pfj network businesses, entailing over 70 users, will be going live with Bond Adapt Version 11 in the coming months. “The recession was an
VMA Group Adds to Public Affairs Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has added Victoria Fawcett to its public affairs practice as a consultant. Ms. Fawcett brings more than 10 years experience in the public affairs and policy arena from her time at Westminster at The Enterprise Forum and Conservative Central Office. Victoria will utilise her extensive network of contacts in the
DHR International Names Director in London
DHR International has added Simon Mansfield as managing director in London. Mr. Mansfield will be a part of the European leadership team responsible for the London operation and expanding the financial services practice. He was formerly chief executive of The Consulting Partnership, an international financial services search firm based in Singapore, and helped to grow
RSA Bolsters Recruiting Staff
Global recruiter RSA has named Zaki Sellam as practice leader in Switzerland, Michelle Bosshard as principal consultant and Yildiz Biloglu as a principal executive search consultant in Germany. With over eight years experience in international business development and recruitment, Mr. Sellam will focus on building strategic partnerships with Biotechs, VC backed companies, innovating clusters and
Nosal Partners Recruits New COO for Acist Medical Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Thomas Morizio as president and chief operating officer at ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. Mr. Morizio was previously vice president of marketing for the Kyphon Division at Medtronic, Inc. The search was conducted by Clare Cizek, pPartner, Susan Oliver, partner and leader of Nosal Partners’ global life sciences practice,
AdminiStaff Posts Six Percent Revenue Increase
Administaff, Inc./(NYSE:ASF), a provider of human resources services, recorded third quarter 2010 revenues of $414.1 million, a six percent gain from revenues of $390.9 million a year ago. For the quarter, the Houston-based company reported net income of $7.2 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to earning of $5.8 million, or $0.23 per share in
Senior Executive Hiring on the Rise in Q3
Worldwide senior executive hiring was on the increase in the third quarter of 2010, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). The yearly trend, from Q3 2009 to Q3 2010, was strong with both revenues and new search mandates rising across all regions and industry sectors (revenues +32 percent,
LinkedIn Launches New Recruiting Products
Professional networking site LinkedIn has announced two new products designed to improve the way businesses find and recruit high-quality passive candidates. The company has created Referral Engine, a solution that will enable companies to generate more high-quality applicants by tapping professionals in their employees’ LinkedIn networks. LinkedIn has also unveiled Jobs for You Ads, which
Russell Reynolds Expands in Bay Area
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has announced the expansion in the Bay Area with the addition of managing directors, Courtney della Cava and Pravesh Mehra, and associate, Tiffani Siegel. Ms. della Cava joins the firm's San Francisco office, with a primary focus on helping clients in the consumer, professional services and
FiveTen Group Strengthens Pressence in EMEA
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has named Aidan Anglin as chief executive officer of the firm’s EMEA operations. Mr. Anglin was previously managing director at Adecco Technology Staffing, part of Adecco Group U.K. and Ireland. He formerly served as managing director of at MSB International. “This is such a positive development for us as
JDG Associates Completes Search for GAO
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Frank Todisco as chief actuary of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Mr. Todisco joins GAO from the American Academy of Actuaries, where he has been a senior pension fellow. He was previously a principal for Mercer, Human Capital Consultants; earlier in his career, he was an Actuary
Egon Zehnder Expands Financial Services Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has named David Noble as a senior advisor in the firm's financial services practice group. Mr. Noble was previously a senior partner in Oliver Wyman Group where he advised global financial institutions across a broad range of strategy, risk and transformation issues. In North America, he led the corporate
Taylor Winfield Adds Managing Director
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has added Stephen Sterett as managing director. Mr. Sterett will focus on venture capital and private equity-backed technology companies including software, services, wireless and telecom, systems management and business-to-consumer enterprises. He previously held the post of managing partner at executive search firm Austin McGregor where his work spanned multiple industries,
Rurak & Associates Completes Search for GMTO
Rurak & Associates has recruited Keith Raybould as project manager for the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization [GMTO] Corporation. Mr. Raybould was most recently the chief operating officer of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The GMTO Corporation is an international collaboration comprised of the Carnegie Institution for Science, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Harvard University, Texas
Pro Staff Changes Name to Atterro Human Capital Group
Pro Staff, a provider of diversified human capital services ranging from interim staffing to component outsourcing services, has changed its name to Atterro, Inc. Under the new brand structure, Atterro Human Capital Group will provide three services — interim staffing, executive search and smartSourcing through its four specialty brands — Digital People Creative and Marketing,
Monster Posts Seven Percent Revenue Gain
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $228.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, a seven percent gain compared with $214.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2009. GAAP revenue of $229 million includes a $1.8 million purchase accounting adjustment related to the HotJobs acquisition. The company posted losses of $5.7 million,
