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Realigning Leadership Values in a Changing Workplace
According to The Conference Board’s The Reimagined Workplace, hybrid work remains stable, recruiting and retention have become easier, and employee well-being indicators continue to improve. In this environment, corporate culture continues to be a priority for visionary leadership. As companies define and reaffirm their corporate values, employees may find their personal values do not always
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Newleos Therapeutics
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Timothy Noyes as president and chief executive officer of biotechnology company Newleos Therapeutics in Boston, MA. Mr. Noyes succeeds David Donabedian, founding president and CEO of Newleos and executive partner at Longwood Fund, who will continue
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Kaye/Bassman Completes Top Search for Vornado Realty Trust
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has recruited Elisa Young as executive vice president, head of retail leasing at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the most prominent owners and managers of commercial real estate in Manhattan. Managing partner Scott Huey led the assignment. For Huey and Kaye/Bassman, this placement underscores the importance of specialized executive
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
A Look at How the Aging Workforce Has Positive Benefits
It’s a fact, the global workforce is aging. In Lithuania in 2024, for the first time more people will retire than enter the job market. Harvard Business Review found that in Germany, Japan, and Italy, the 55+ cohort accounts for 25 percent or more of the workforce, and according to a Bain & Company study,
CIPFA Placements Adds to Interim Practice
CIPFA Placements, the recruitment arm of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, has added Anna Bishell to its staff. Ms. Bishell joins the firm from Pinnacle PSG where she was head of interim practice. Her main focus will be the development of the new HR interim recruitment services division. With more than 20
3P Consultants Places Director at Blue Star
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Ram Ramasundar as director at Blue Star, India's largest central air-conditioning company with a network of 29 offices and around 2,600 employees. Mr. Ramasundar was formerly group financial controller at Hindustan Lever. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
IPS Group Adds SVP
IPS Group has appointed Daniel R. Gattis as senior vice president of IPS Search, Inc., its North American retained search division. Mr. Gattis will provide domestic and international search and selection consultation to insurance, healthcare, and financial services clients. Prior to joining IPS Search, he was senior vice president and managing director of Jacobson Executive
Cameron Carmichael Expands Healthcare Practice
Charlotte, NC-headquartered executive search firm Cameron Carmichael has added Martin Godwin as a managing director and head of its healthcare practice. Mr. Godwin began his career in executive recruiting in 1997 and worked as a senior consultant with executive search firms The McAulay Firm and Anderson & Associates, Inc. He has led and conducted more
Crowe-Innes & Associates Completes Search for Hospira, Inc.
Crowe-Innes & Associates LLC has placed Francois DuBois as senior vice president of global quality at Hospira, Inc., a global pharmaceuticals and global devices company based in the greater Chicago area. Crowe-Innes & Associates was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology, financial services and non-profit. The firm is a woman-owned
DHR Names EVP in Phoenix Office
DHR International has hired Mike Paddock as executive vice president in the firm’s Phoenix office. Mr. Paddock leads engagements to recruit senior-level executives in general management, global supply chain, procurement, sales, technical operations, and human resources. His clients have ranged in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries, including
Adecco Partners with Job Search Television Network
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has entered into a partnership with Job Search Television Network (JSTN). As part of the extensive recruitment marketing activities that Adecco performs for their clients, the company will utilize JSTN's video job reports and cultural profiles to promote their clients' openings through
The Onstott Group Adds New Managing Director
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Paul Moran as a managing director in its advanced technology industry practice. Mr. Moran will specialize in the software & services communications, media and clean technology industries. He previously served as a managing director at Taylor Winfield and prior to that was with CTPartners. Founded in 1987,
Options Group Opens Office in Frankfurt
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has opened a Frankfurt office to meet the growing demand for services in the EMEA region. Executive director, Ina Bauermeister, will lead the effort and focus on the region's technology practice. Diana Herpel also joins Options Group Frankfurt as vice president. Ms. Bauermeister joins Options Group
Russell Reynolds Expands in San Francisco
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Pam Zuercher as an executive director based in San Francisco. Ms. Zuercher will leverage her expertise in mobile, payments, and e-commerce to serve clients across the financial services, technology, media, entertainment, and convergence industries. "Pam's addition to the firm's San Francisco office will help
Jobfox Creates Social Recruiting Network
Career site Jobfox has announced the launch of its new product, Jobfox Boost, a social recruiting and career networking engine that automates the process of building talent networks. With Jobfox Boost, HR professionals and recruiters can create their own private networks of pre-qualified individuals and recruit talent directly from them. Boost also provides a built-in
PeopleClick Authoria Research Institute Launches Eeosource.com
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the expansion of Peopleclick Authoria Research Institute’s compliance and diversity services with the launch of The New EEO Source, an online information resource for HR professionals, employment attorneys, consultants, and compliance officers. The New EEO Source provides organizations with insight into potentially
Korn Ferry Adds to Global Technology Practice
Korn Ferry has added John Kuper as senior client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based in the Philadelphia office. Mr. Kuper was previously a partner at Howard Fischer Associates, completing CEO, CFO, and CMO top management searches. “John’s diverse client work, including leading media, technology, communications and consumer companies, as
Global Search Firm Orchid Network Opens Doors
Executive recruiters Denise Wypiszenski and Gary W. Silverman have launched Orchid Network LLC to provide services to a broad cross-section of businesses including financial services, and consumer and industrial products companies with a global presence. “With extensive experience across a variety of industries, Orchid Network has a deep understanding of business needs,” said Ms. Wypiszenski.
Hays Japan Opens Legal Specialist Unit
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has opened its legal specialist business unit to cover placement services related to the legal sector. This marks Hays' 12 specialized business unit in Japan. Specifically, the legal business unit is committed to meeting demand for senior roles covering in-house lawyers, legal managers and contract managers, as well
Talent Technology Corp. Creates New Tool for Recruiters
Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments, has introduced its new Talemetry talent generation suite. The tool is a five-module integrated solution developed to help organizations to continually source, market, and engage a pipeline of high-quality talent. The suite will work seamlessly with existing human
CDI Corp. Records 14 Percent Revenue Increase
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $248 million, an increase of 14.2 percent from revenues of $217.2 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $14.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted
Korn Ferry Adds To Global Technology Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Daniel S. Powell as client partner in the firm’s global technology practice. He will be based out of the firm’s Irvine office and will focus on Southern California’s San Diego region. Mr. Powell brings C-level experience to Korn/Ferry, most recently serving as senior vice president at international consulting firm Oce. “Dan’s
Heidrick & Struggles Post 15.8 Percent Revenue Gain
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $127.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, a gain of 15.8 percent from $109.9 million a year ago. Net revenue increased 19.1 percent in the Americas, 7.8 percent in Europe (approximately 14 percent on a constant currency basis), and
Diversified Search Names Managing Director in L.A.
Michelle Bonoan has joined Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson as managing director in its Los Angeles office. Ms. Bonoan focuses on the education, not-for-profit, and arts & culture sectors. Her clients are nationwide and encompass major non-profit organizations dedicated to education, social services, arts and culture, children and family services, environment, and health-related issues, as
Egon Zehnder Assigns New Practice Head
Steven Goodman has assumed leadership of the Egon Zehnder International’s U.S. industrial practice group's energy and cleantech segment. He has been a member since he joined the firm in 2006. "Goodman's deep industry knowledge and the unique skill sets needed by its leadership will help our clients to select and promote the right people for
B.E. Smith Grows Interim Leadership/Consulting Solutions Division
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has named Stephen Burns as vice president and project leader for the firm’s interim leadership and consulting solutions divisions. An accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in clinical operations and program development in a managed care environment, Mr. Burns will lead a number of interim and
Online Recruitment Provider, Network Recruitment, Opens London Office
E-recruitment solutions provider networx recruitment, has opened its London office. A team of eight recruitment specialists including the newly appointed Richard Newman, Russell Burden and Russell Cox will be operate the new office. “The opening of our London office marks a new era for networx, we plan to use this new base to capitalize on
J. Robert Scott Expands Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has appointed John Axworthy as a managing director in its financial services practice, based in London. Mr. Axworthy will lead the investment banking effort within the practice. “Expanding our financial services executive search capabilities in Europe with a focus on investment banking organizations will enable us to provide greater
Pinstripe Adds Former Starbucks HR Exec
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Angela Calkins as senior vice president of global client services. Ms. Calkins was previously the director of global talent acquisition for Starbucks Coffee Company where she led the talent acquisition team for the 160,000-employee global organization. “Angi led the global talent acquisition
Confidence Among Executive Recruiters Continues to Climb
Confidence among executive recruiters continues to climb as an increase in management recruiting activity confirms that more companies are thinking about growth in 2011 and more business leaders are poised to explore their career options, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). In January, the index revealed that 75 percent of 188
Phillips Oppenheim Finds CEO for ASF
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Henry L. Berman as chief executive officer of the Association of Small Foundations (ASF). Mr. Berman previously served as president and co-trustee of The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation. ASF is a membership organization for donors, trustees, employees and consultants of foundations that have few or no staff.
StepStone Solutions Selected by Belgium-Based KNAUF
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has provided Knauf Insulation with a complete e-recruitment platform to handle its recruitment processes. StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition was selected by Knauf Insulation to help it improve its recruitment process with more efficient candidate communications and lower administrative effort. “Knauf Insulation adds to our already strong
Kinsey Allen Opens San Francisco Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has launched its San Francisco practice with the addition of DiAnn Ferguson. Ms. Ferguson will concentrate on mandates within the asset management sector on the West Coast of the U.S. “Launching a division in California is the natural next step in unifying our businesses across the U.S. and
CPS Human Resource Services Tapped by Sacramento
Executive recruiter CPS Human Resource Services (CPS) has been retained to for a nationwide search for the next city manager of Sacramento. In addition, they will be looking for an executive director for the newly created agency, Sacramento Steps Forward. “Each of our searches is done with a high level of professionalism and client collaboration,”
Curran Partners Places Gartner Exec at EDR
Executive search firm Curran Partners has placed James B. Stanton as vice president of products and marketing at Environmental Data Resources (EDR). Mr. Stanton was previously vice president of marketing for Gartner. Environmental Data is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMG Information, Inc., a business information division of Daily Mail and General Trust, plc. Curran Partners
