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Considering a Counteroffer? Here’s Why You Should Reconsider
Over the past nearly two decades in executive search within the life sciences and healthcare industries, Leslie Loveless, co-CEO of Slone Partners, has seen firsthand the excitement that accompanies a new career opportunity. She has also seen how quickly that momentum can shift when an executive, poised to make a bold career move, suddenly chooses
Spencer Stuart Recruits CEO for the Philadelphia Fed
Spencer Stuart has placed Anna Paulson as the 12th president and CEO of the Philadelphia Fed. She succeeds Patrick T. Harker. “Anna Paulson’s economics and monetary policy expertise, as well as her leadership at the Chicago Fed and throughout the Federal Reserve System, make her the ideal person to serve as president of the Federal
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.
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
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?
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
Essex Bay Capital’s Strategic Investment Into HR Solutions
In the last decade, human capital solutions have become a red-hot space for institutional investment. No one understands this better than Franklin Foster, founder of Essex Bay Capital. Essex Bay is a small to mid-market PE firm with an eye on human capital markets. Mr. Foster has led direct investments into private companies for the
Parker Executive Search to Lead Search for University of Minnesota Football Coach
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by the University of Minnesota to head its search for a new football coach. In the past year, Parker Executive Search has also helped to select Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly, Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery and NCAA president Mark Emmert. Parker Executive Search is a
StepStone Selected by Grupo Azucarero Mexico
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Grupo Azucarero Mexico (GAM) will begin the implementation of its integrated StepStone Solutions Talent Management system. Grupo Azucarero Mexico is a major industrial food company dedicated to the production and commercialization of sugar cane and its derivatives. StepStone Solutions' platform will support GAM
Taleo Records 16 Percent Revenue Increase
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $58.7 million, a 16 percent increase from $50.7 million during the same period a year ago. The company posted a net gain of $1.6 million, or four cents per share, versus a loss of $1 million, last year. During
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant in Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Eva Alberte as senior consultant in Latvia. Ms Alberte will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in the financial services sector. She has more than 10 years of management experience in human resources having previously worked as HR director for
Stephen James Associates Expands Executive Banking and Financial Services Group
Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division Allegis Group, has appointed Natalie Pacifico to its executive banking and financial services group. Ms. Pacifico will focus on the Greater Philadelphia area and will be responsible for performing executive search in banking and financial services at the mid to senior executive level for the firm's banking practice. Ms.
The Buffkin Group to Lead CEO Search for HIP TN
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been chosen by The Health Information Partnership for Tennessee (HIP TN) to lead its search for a chief executive officer. HIP TN is a Tennessee not-for-profit organization that works to improve access to health information through a statewide collaborative process by providing services and infrastructure for the secure
Denver, Seattle, & Phoenix Show Greatest Increase in Per Capita Hiring
The October CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, currently stands at 99.5, a gain of 31.7 points since October 2009. Managerial recruitment activity also stabilized this month, falling just 0.1 points. Denver led the way with the greatest growth in hiring this month (+18 percent), followed by Seattle (+14 percent), and Phoenix
CDI and Management Recruiters International Post Revenue Gains
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $249.4 million, an increase of 11.5 percent from revenues of $223.7 million a year ago. For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, net earnings were $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, versus a loss of $12.2 million, or $0.64 per diluted
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant In Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Daiga Trumpe as regional consultant in Latvia. In her new role, Ms. Trumpe will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization focusing on clients in the technology sector in the Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe.
Diversified Search Adds to Sports Media and Entertainment Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Dr. Harvey W. Schiller as vice chairman and president of the firm’s sports media and entertainment practice. Dr. Schiller was most chairman and CEO of GlobalOptions Group, a risk management and business solutions company. His diverse leadership positions have included chairman of Assante U.S., a provider of financial
Korn Ferry Names Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
Korn/Ferry International has announced that Katie Lahey is joining the firm as managing director, Australia and New Zealand. Ms. Lahey has a distinguished career in Australian business and public policy, most recently serving as chief executive of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) for almost a decade. The BCA is an association of chief executives
Alexander Mann Selected by SanTander
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm, has been selected by Santander to provide a full RPO solution. The Alexander Mann Solutions team will be tasked with handling all of Santander’s professional and specialist recruitment requirements as well as contact center hiring in the U.K. together with the global banking hiring.
CareerBuilder and eQuest Form Partnership
CareerBuilder and eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, have teamed up to offer a new free distribution option for job postings. CareerBuilder customers who use eQuest are now able to post to CareerBuilder sites in 17 countries with no additional transaction charge. “The agreement between CareerBuilder and eQuest comes at
The Judge Group Expands Atlanta Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Elizabeth S. Lyons as its new director of technical staffing in Atlanta. Ms. Lyons has 11 years of IT Sales experience and she has opened and managed branches in Atlanta for two previous IT staffing companies. She brings with her relationships from a number of Fortune
AIMS International Hunts for New Luna CEO
According to the Associated Press, AIMS International has been retained by molecular and sensing technologies maker Luna Innovations Inc. to lead in its search for a new CEO. Current founder and CEO Kent Murphy has resigned as part of a leadership transition plan. With 350 consultants in 90 offices in over 50 countries throughout the
Boyden Recruits New CEO for SRC
Boyden has placed Robert Behler as president and chief executive officer of SRC, Inc., formerly Syracuse Research Corporation. Tim McNamara and Bob Concannon, managing directors of Boyden, led the search. Mr. Behler most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of the MITRE Corporation's Command and Control (C2) Center. SRC is a research
Barclay Meade Names Senior Consultant in HR Recruitment Division
Recruiting firm Barclay Meade, part of the Machtech Group, has appointed Jo Macartney as a senior consultant in its HR recruitment division. Ms. Macartney, who joins the Whitely office, will focus on HR recruitment on the South Coast of England. She previously served as a recruitment consultant at Hays HR. “Jo has an extensive knowledge
Situs Launches Staffing Solution Business
The Situs Companies has created a new U.S.-based staffing solutions business, which will be led by Anne Jablonski and offer both interim and permanent placements of industry professionals in property and finance. “We have always offered clients the ability to retain the firm's experienced professionals for on-going client-side engagements, however, this year especially; we have
Beyond.com Adds HR Technology Veteran
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has added Joshua D. Akers as director of enterprise sales for the organization. Based in Indianapolis, Mr. Akers will primarily focus on developing and cultivating the southern sales territory by selling Beyond.com products and services into large enterprise employers. He comes to Beyond.com with more than a
Egon Zehnder Names Head of New England Asset Management Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has added John F. Knapp as head of its New England asset management practice and member of the firm's U.S. financial services team. With more than 17 years of consulting, marketing and product management experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Knapp joins Egon Zehnder from Fidelity Investments where
CEO Departures Surged in September
Turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers surged to a four-month high in September, as 111 CEO departures were announced during the month, according to the latest CEO turnover report released by global outplacement consultant Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The increase came just two months after the number of CEO changes dropped to its
DHR International Fills Post at DWHP
DHR International has placed William Tella as executive in residence (EIR) with DW Healthcare Partners (DWHP). Keith Giarman, president of the firm’s venture capital & private equity practice, and Bart Penfold, managing director of DHR's San Francisco office, co-led the search. Mr. Tella formerly served as president of Curative Specialty Pharmacy. "Our goal is to
Taleo Expands Financial and Strategy Staff
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has expanded its senior staff with the additions Douglas Jeffries as executive vice president and chief financial officer and Hans Lidforss as SVP of strategy and corporate development. Mr. Jeffries brings to Taleo more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in finance and operations. Most
Deloitte and Workday Form Partnership
Deloitte and Workday, a provider of SaaS-based enterprise human resources and financial solutions, have formed a strategic alliance. Under the agreement, Deloitte will provide HR transformation and implementation related services to clients deploying tools such as Workday's human capital management (HCM), talent management and spend management solutions. “Our alliance with Workday allows Deloitte to differentiate
Korn Ferry Expands Global Consumer Practice
Korn/Ferry International has announced the addition of Juan Luis Betancourt as client partner in the firm’s global consumer practice. Mr. Betancourt joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles in New York. Throughout his career, he has work with some of the top blue-chip retail, consumer packaged goods and high-technology companies in the world. Mr. Betancourt also
Taylor Winfield Adds Managing Director
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has named Melinda Sumurdy as managing director, specializing in retail, consumer products, oil & gas, and industrial searches. Ms. Sumurdy has over 20 years executive search experience ranging from new, venture-funded start-ups to large multi-national companies. She joins Taylor Winfield from Waveland Executive Search’s Dallas office where she was a
Hudson IT Launches Healthcare IT Practice
Hudson IT has launched a new healthcare information technology (HIT) practice, with an emphasis on staffing mid-to-senior level healthcare roles. The practice is led by Evan Keene, vice president of consulting services, and includes a recruiting team with more than 20 years of combined experience in healthcare IT, recruiting and consulting. Services are provided locally
DavenportMajor Executive Search Fills Positions for IBA Molecular
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Jeffrey McCloskey as oncology program director and Brian Abraham as director of reimbursement, coding and health policy at IBA Molecular. Mr. McCloskey was previously involved in global project management at MedImmune, Inc. Mr. Abraham most recently served as director of reimbursement support programs operations at United BioSource Corporation. DavenportMajor is
Saba Grows Senior Staff
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has added Joan Cronin as senior vice president and chief people officer and Laurent Pacalin as SVP and general manager of people learning unit. Ms. Cronin will further Saba's efforts of using organizational empowerment to attract, develop and progress world-class people and leadership for the company.
Xpress Recruitment Creates Executive Search and Selection Division
Edinburgh-based Xpress Recruitment, specialists in hospitality, retail and sales recruitment, named Willie Wood as director of its new executive search and selection division. The practice is designed to address the needs of the senior executive recruitment market within the hospitality industry. “Over the last two years we have noticed a change in how companies are
Morgan Samuels Places Risk Officer at MetLife Bank
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Duane L. Elmer as chief risk officer at MetLife Bank. Mr. Elmer had most recently been SVP, credit risk management, credit risk management, credit portfolio management, credit policy analytics, and automated underwriting and modeling – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage at Wells Fargo & Company. MetLife Bank
