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Rethinking The Leadership Pipeline
In a recent LinkedIn post that gained wide attention across the executive search community, Shawn Cole laid out his forecast for the decade ahead: intense demand for talent, shrinking candidate slates, partner retirements, industry consolidation, and surging compensation. His message was clear – the model is shifting, and search firms that don’t evolve risk being left behind.Mr. Cole brings
Lochlin Partners Assists the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation with Chief Development Officer Search
Lochlin Partners has helped to recruit Heather Lancaster as chief development officer of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), a non-profit corporation formed in 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of all individuals who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001. Ms. Lancaster most recently served at the U.S. Naval
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.
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
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?
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
Startup Leaders Upbeat, Poised for Growth After Turbulent Stretch
According to a just-released Business Leaders Outlook report from JP Morgan Chase, innovation economy leaders are still grappling with the fallout from three years of economic turbulence. But three in four leaders at early-stage startups, venture-backed and high growth companies are confident about their company’s performance heading into 2024. U.S. startup leaders, according to the report, differ
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
MJS Executive Search Completes Search for Applebee’s
MJS Executive Search has recruited Scott Gulbransen as director of social media and digital content for Applebee’s. Mr. Gulbransen most recently served as senior director of global public relations at Sony Online Entertainment. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm with functional specialties in marketing, social media, sales, digital/interactive, PR & corporate
HR.com Introduces Free Industry Metrics and Personalized Company Scorecards
HR.com and OrcaEyes leaders formed an alliance to help organizations overcome challenges with metrics and data in the human capital space. All 194,000 HR.com members will now have access to OrcaEyes’s service SonarVision On Demand, which provides industry metrics and personalized company scorecards. “When we saw OrcaEyes’ SonarVision On Demand product, we knew every HR
HR GO Recruitment Opens in Boston
Recruiting organization HR GO Recruitment Ltd. has opened a new Boston branch which is headed by Judy Dyke and will specialize in temporary, contract and permanent industrial recruitment. HR GO Recruitment plans to open four other new locations by the end of the year. “Following a re-branding program last year, HR GO Recruitment has grown
Ultimate Software Announces Partnerships with Three Organizations
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Daymar Colleges Group, Crest Industries, and W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp have selected UltiPro Workplace as their foundation for unified human capital management (HCM). “Business leaders prefer UltiPro’s unified HCM because the solution enhances overall productivity and drives
Caldwell Partners Posts Revenue Gains Through Expansion
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2010 fourth quarter revenues of $11.2 million, up 143 percent compared to the prior year. Annual revenue increased 81 percent to $29.2 million, reflecting marked increase in contributions from U.S. operations, which represented 60 percent of fourth quarter and 53 percent of annual revenues. Including
Korn Ferry Expands Leadership/Talent Consulting Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Catherine Sacks as managing principal to its leadership and talent consulting in the firm's New York office. Ms. Sacks has more than 25 years of experience working with senior executives of Fortune 500 companies and privately held firms, to creatively align organization structures, human resource processes, and global employee development initiatives
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Liverpool FC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Liverpool Football Club to find its next CEO who will be replacing Christian Purlow who recently left the position. Spencer Stuart consultant Jonathan Smith, who specializes in sports business, will lead the assignment. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
Senior Leadership Changes at PeopleClick
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the return of Charles S. Jones as CEO. In this expanded role, Mr. Jones will accelerate and broaden Peopleclick Authoria’s solution blueprint for its global customer base of over 2,400 organizations while continuing to serve as chairman. The company has also added
Provade and Allegis Group Services Form Strategic Partnership
Provade Inc., a provider of vendor management system technology for sourcing and tracking workforce spend, has formed a strategic partnership with Allegis Group Services (AGS), a global provider of workforce management solutions. “Allegis Group Services is a highly regarded provider of managed services within the industry and we view this relationship as an important element
