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AltoPartners Elects New Global Chair
AltoPartners, an international alliance of boutique executive search and leadership consulting firms, has appointed Santiago Solis Arias as new global chair. He becomes the first global chair from the Americas, marking a new chapter for the global executive search partnership. Mr. Solis Arias succeeds Sonal Agrawal, who has served with distinction and led the partnership through
The Future of Healthcare Leadership: AI, Innovation & Talent
The healthcare and life sciences industries are undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in AI, machine learning, and digital innovation. These technologies are reshaping drug discovery, patient care, and operational efficiency, requiring leaders who can harness innovation while optimizing complex systems. As competition for top talent intensifies, organizations are prioritizing executives with strong business
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Nexus Search Partners Strengthens Staff with Former Amazon and Microsoft Exec
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has expanded with the addition of former Amazon and Microsoft executive Sean Kelley as a senior partner. “With Sean Kelley joining Nexus’ leadership team, we aren’t just gaining a senior partner with a remarkable track record,” said Thaddeus V. Jones, founder and managing
Healthcare Recruiter Daniel J. Ebbert Joins Tyler & Company
Tyler & Company has added Daniel J. Ebbert to the firm as vice president. Mr. Ebbert brings 12 years of experience in executive search through working for Korn/Ferry International, The Hennessy Group, and most recently, serving as founder and president of Strategic Research Solutions. His initial focus will be on executive recruitment in the healthcare
Leadership Capital Group Opens New Office in Costa Rica, Grows Board of Directors
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has expanded its board with the appointment of Kai-Shing Tao and Dr. Ken Siegel. Separately, the firm has opened a new office in Costa Rica to serve the expanding Latin American market. This is the company’s fifth office outside North America. The others are
The Execu|Search Group Partners with Career Solvers
The Execu|Search Group has partnered with Career Solvers, a career management organization, to offer its candidates and clients a wide array of career services. Career Solvers provides customized services for individual job seekers and organizations. “Career Solvers is a reputable organization that can assist both our clients and candidates,” said Edward Fleischman, CEO of The
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands Law Firm Management Practice Group
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has expanded its law firm management practice group with the appointment of Scott Kessler as a managing director. Located in MLA's San Francisco office, Mr. Kessler will focus on filling professional management positions in law firms throughout the country. Prior to joining MLA, he held senior marketing and
PDS Selected by Tender Touch Rehab Services to Manager HR Functions
The Vista HRMS solution of PDS, a developer of human resource, benefits, recruiting and payroll systems, has been selected by Tender Touch Rehab Services, Inc. Based in Lakewood, N.J., Tender Touch will utilize Vista HRMS to manage HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, self-service and workflow for all of its employees located at various facilities throughout New
DHR Acquires Minneapolis-Based Woessner & Associates
DHR International has acquired Minneapolis–based executive search firm Woessner & Associates, Inc. The firm has expertise in the industrial, financial services, retail, business services and technology industries. Ron Woessner, founder of Woessner & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the Minneapolis office. In addition, Brad Johnson and Shawn Woessner both join DHR as executive
Premier Executive Search Adds Senior Recruiter
Premier Executive Search, the executive search division of The Premier Partners, has added Rachel Cornel has as a senior recruiter. In her role, Ms. Cornel is responsible for management level searches and client development focused on clients within the manufacturing, finance and IT Services sectors. With 15 years of retained and exclusive recruiting, she brings
Bond Internaional Software Releases New Executive Search Tool
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has released Bond Vantage, an executive search software designed for recruiting firms. The tool is intended to support companies who focus on senior executive search, interim management and non-executive appointments. “The executive search industry is intrinsically dependent upon personal relationships. Detailed, current market intelligence and rapid, high-quality results are
ClickSoftware Technologies Implemented by Mosiac Sales Solutions
Automated workforce management and optimization solutions specialist ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. has been chosen by Mosaic Sales Solutions, a provider of services to retail, consumer packaged goods, electronics and entertainment companies, for its workforce management solutions tools. Mosaic plans to implement the solution early 2011 to identify and optimize resources, launch recruitment campaigns based on those
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading Ceo Search For Executives’ Club Of Chicago
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by The Executives' Club of Chicago to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current CEO Kaarina Koskenalusta will step down effective immediately and Mary MacLaren to serve as executive director and acting president and CEO during the
Coleman & Associates Adds Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has added Christopher S. McCain as a consultant. Mr. McCain previously served as director of executive search for MedCath Inc., a publicly traded, for-profit healthcare system comprised of 10 hospitals and numerous diagnostic and therapeutic centers across the country. During his five years with MedCath, he conducted over
Lonergan Partners Places CFO at American Traffic Solutions
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited John Goldsberry as chief financial officer of American Traffic Solutions. This search was conducted by Mark Lonergan and Mark Reiff. Mr. Goldsberry was previously CFO of Gateway, a provider of technology products and services, and TPI Composites, a wind energy company. “John has the experience and the skills
Ulitmate Software Selected by Canada’s 39’s Largest Credit Union
Ultimate Software has announced that Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity), the largest credit union in English-speaking Canada with 414,000 members and $14 billion in assets, has selected UltiPro streamline its human capital management functions. “With more than 2,275 employees, Vancity needed a sophisticated HCM solution that would support the company's strategic people management objectives,”
European Online Recruitment Activity Rises
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a two percent climb in online job opportunities in September. Year-on-year demand was up 21 percent hospitality and tourism saw the sharpest monthly uptick in worker demand
Proco Global Group Opens Hong Kong Office
Recruiting firm Proco Global Group has opened an office in Hong Kong. The new operation, which will be led by regional managing director Chris Arnold, will concentrate on the FMCG, chemicals, pharmaceutical and consumer electronics markets. “Despite economic conditions being tough throughout all business environments, Proco has been resilient and continued to grow as the
JobPlex Appoints President and HR Executive Search Lead
JobPlex, a DHR International Company has added Justin Hirsch as president and HR executive search lead in the Chicago office. Mr. Hirsch will be building out HR executive search to be a more focused priority throughout the firm as well as leading and expanding the growth and revenue of JobPlex. “We are thrilled to have
3P Consultants Adds to NCR Practice
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has announced the addition of Pradeep Bhalla as principal partner of the NCR (National Capital Region — Delhi and surrounding area) operations. With over 20 year experience, Mr. Bhalla previously was senior vice-president at international search firm Executive Access and prior to that was with Adecco in India.
the Human Capital Group CIO at Magazines.com
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited Jeff Fields as chief information officer of Magazines.com. Mr. Fields comes to Magazines.com, which is partially owned by Time Inc., having been CIO and senior vice president of SafeAuto Insurance Co. Magazines.com is an independent publishing agent of discount magazine subscriptions, featuring more than 2,000 publications.
Bersin & Associates Creates Talent Acquistion Practice
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has introduced a new practice focused on talent acquisition. The new practice gives business leaders tools to improve their recruitment and hiring strategies by providing business-focused research, benchmarking, case studies, and advisory and consulting services. “Despite the high unemployment rate,
American Staffing Association Elects William C. Yoh Chairman
Yoh, a provider of talent and outsourcing services, has announced that William C. Yoh, chairman of Yoh and chief customer officer of Day & Zimmermann, has been chosen as chairman of the American Staffing Association's (ASA). In 2009, Mr. Yoh became chairman of Yoh and chief customer officer of Day & Zimmermann and before that
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Blockbuster
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Blockbuster Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer by the end of the year, as required by a financing agreement included in Blockbuster’s bankruptcy reorganization. Melanie Kusin, vice chairman in Korn/Ferry’s board & CEO services practice in New York, will lead the search. Korn/Ferry
Boyden Study Finds Push for Profit Boosts C-Level Hiring
Fresh hiring decisions are being made at senior management levels, due to CEOs' bold moves to reshape businesses to the more permanent competitive reality, according to the quarterly Boyden’s Executive Outlook report. Demand for management talent in wealth management and treasury in financial services; e-commerce in technology and consumer companies; and country managers for mining
Tatum Adds Managing Director
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has named Robert Hostetler as managing partner of its Mid-Atlantic practice. Mr. Hostetler previously served as mid-Atlantic managing partner at Tatum from 2003 to 2007. Most recently he was chief financial officer of Language and Computing, Inc., which was recently acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc. “Bob's extensive background in CFO,
Laurence Simons Establishes New York Presence
International legal recruiter Laurence Simons has launched a new office in New York which will be run by co-managing partners of North America Danice Kowalczyk and Carey Bertolet. “Particularly among New York law firms, the hiring season this year will be even more frenetic,” said Naveen Tuli, managing director of Laurence Simons. “For many firms
Interview: How Healthy is HR Now and What Does the Future Hold? (Part 1)
Chris Roebuck advises organizations on delivering organizational performance improvement through people. He is visiting professor of transformational leadership at Cass Business School in London and he has held senior HR roles at HSBC, KPMG and UBS where the project he worked on is now a Harvard Business School case study. Mr. Roebuck also writes for
Inside Edge Legal (IEL) Adds Managing Directors
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Melanie Klinghoffer as a managing director in its Washington, D.C., office and Ronald Taupier as a managing director in Boston. "Melanie and Ron are tremendous additions for us," said Greg Richter, IEL's global practice leader. "As
Keystone Search Places President at MHTA
Minneapolis-based executive search consulting firm KeyStone Search has recruited Margaret Anderson Kelliher as president The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA). Currently, Ms. Kelliher serves as speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and was recently an endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota. MHTA promotes the growth, sustainability and global competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through
Adecco Selected by CydCor
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has signed a multi-year RPO contract with Cydcor. “Our ability to stay focused on high quality customer service across our blue chip portfolio of more than 50 enterprise-wide RPO clients, which has been validated by our top industry rankings, enables leading organizations
McDermott & Bull Completes Search for SolarFlare Communications
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed David Parry as vice president of engineering for Solarflare Communications. “Solarflare was looking for someone to lead the development engineering effort for the entire company. Due to the competitive nature of this market, the ideal candidate needed to have a strong technical understanding and vision, as well as
MasterCard SVP HR Joins the Conference Board
The Conference Board has named Rebecca Ray as managing director of human capital. Ms. Ray was previously senior vice president, global talent management & development for MasterCard Worldwide, where she was responsible for organizational learning, training, management and leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, executive assessment, coaching, organizational development, and succession planning. She also has
Korn Ferry Adds Managing Director in Switzerland
Korn/Ferry International has added Stefan Steger as managing director of Switzerland. Mr. Steger joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as a managing partner in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Throughout his career, he has built an expertise in executive recruiting, leadership consulting, senior leadership reviews and
