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Why Your Work Won’t Speak for Itself in a Hybrid World
A hybrid or remote-first work environment prioritizes flexibility by allowing employees to work from various locations, often combining home and office settings. This model supports better work-life balance and can lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction. It also enables companies to access a broader talent pool unconstrained by geographic limitations. However, in a hybrid
ExecSearches Assists PKD-Free Alliance with Chief Implementation and Operations Officer Search
ExecSearches has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Schnurr as the first chief implementation and operations officer (CIOO) of PKD-Free Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to generational health and a PKD-free future. F. Jay Hall, managing director, and Karen Alphonse, senior search solutions leader, led the executive recruitment process. “May 2025 marks 11 years since I donated a
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
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
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
How to Get CEO Succession Right
CEO succession is a critical process for companies, ensuring that they have the right leadership in place to drive success and growth. Selecting a talented successor to a CEO is perhaps the most important accountability of a director. The continuity of talented, enlightened leadership by the CEO is highly correlated with value creation and social
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
One-In-Five Employers to Hire Staff in Q4
Twenty-one percent of employers expect to add full-time, permanent employees in the fourth quarter, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2010 Job Forecast. The October to December period is the fourth consecutive quarter where at least one-in-five employers planned to increase headcount. The survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive from August 17 to
B. E. Smith to Lead HR Search for Covenant Health
Executive search firm B. E. Smith has been selected Covenant Health to lead in its search for an EVP of human resources. Covenant Health a healthcare provider in East Tennessee, serving thousands of patients at seven acute care hospitals and 10 member organizations. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare
Eames Consulting Looking to Increase Staff
Recruiting firm Eames Consulting Group has announced that it has created over 50 new positions for recruiters, researchers and support staff in its London global headquarters. “The group continues to consistently perform extremely well and we have taken on additional office space to accommodate the need to expand each of our seven specialist divisions,” said
Green Park Appoints Special Advisor
Green Park Interim & Executive Resourcing has assigned Steve Barnett, CEO of the NHS Confederation, as a special advisor working with the firm’s healthcare practice. Prior to his tenure with the NHS Confederation and NHS Employers, Mr. Barnett was senior director for HR and organizational development at the Home Office, and deputy director general of
Morgan Samuels Places Chief Accounting Officer at Verde Realty
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has placed Allan S. Tong as chief accounting officer and corporate controller at Verde Realty. Mr. Tong most recently served as the vice president, regional controller at Brookfield Properties Corporation. Verde Realty is a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, which acquires and manages multi-family residential and
Beyond.com Acquires Orbius
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has acquired Orbius, a social website platform that allows businesses to create and govern their own full featured social or professional networking community website for their members, employees or customers. The acquisition will allow Beyond members to evolve beyond the employment experience into new ways to connect
Tarnow Associates Adds Consumer Goods and Pharmaceutical Recruiter
Executive search firm Tarnow Associates has named Natalia K. Bilash as senior vice president. Ms. Bilash brings 10 years of diverse consumer goods and pharmaceutical industry experience to the firm. “I'm thrilled that Natalia has joined our team,” said Emil Vogel, president and CEO. “Her presence will enhance our strength in the consumer goods and
Pinstripe Partners with Job Search Television Network
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has partnered with Job Search Television Network (JSTN), a multimedia platform for promoting career opportunities. As part of the recruitment marketing activities that Pinstripe performs, the company will create video job reports and cultural profiles through JSTN and promote them through social networks established
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Financial Services Infrastructure Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Dan Mullin to its New York office as partner in its financial services infrastructure practice. Mr. Mullin will deliver executive search and leadership development services to financial clients in the region as well as globally. Mr. Mullin joins Heidrick & Struggles after 21 years with Accenture,
Human Capital Institute Forms Partnership with HR People & Strategy
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and HR People & Strategy (HRPS), an association for strategic human resources executives, have formed an alliance aimed at providing a wider, more comprehensive range of benefits for their respective members. With this agreement, HCI provides unlimited access to their Executive Membership program to HRPS members. In return, HRPS provides
Cheyenne Group Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Vault.com
Executive search firm The Cheyenne Group has placed Robert Taylor as chief revenue officer of Vault.com. Mr. Taylor will be responsible for all major revenue sources, including recruitment sales, enterprise licensing and e-commerce. He comes to Vault with over 20 years of expertise in the recruitment space, beginning his career as a recruiter and successfully
HumanConcepts Releases OrgPlus 9
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has released organizational charting software, OrgPlus 9. With over 50 new best-practice based templates and reports, the software allows small and medium businesses, departmental managers and organizational design professionals to improve visibility into their organizational structures, save time in producing detailed workforce analysis and develop a deeper
Korn Ferry Expands Real Estate Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed William P. Kistler as a senior client partner in its U.K. and EMEA real estate search practice. Based in London, Mr. Kistler brings more than 30 years of international real estate experience working with global and entrepreneurial companies. He joins Korn/Ferry from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) where he served as
Harvey Nash Expands Board
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has added Ian Davies to its board as an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Davies is a former audit partner, and has publicly-listed board experience. He is currently deputy chairman of BMT Group Limited, and a member of the Council at the
Isaacson, Miller Completes Search for American Geophysical Union
Isaacson, Miller has placed Christine W. McEntee as executive director of the American Geophysical Union. Ms. McEntee is the former executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American Institute of Architects. Prior to that, she was CEO of the American College of Cardiology and its affiliated Foundation. Founded in 1982, Isaacson, Miller focuses
Dillistone Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has posted an eight percent rise in revenues for the first half of 2010. Overall revenue rose to GBP 1.968m and non-recurring revenues was up 22 percent. Basic earnings per share increased 3.9 percent, while operating profits improved by 10 percent. “Against an unsettled economic
eQuest Selected by Technomedia
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has been selected by Technomedia, a software provider specializing in the development and integration of solutions for managing and training talent. Technomedia services clients in North America and Europe with global operations. “eQuest is pleased it can assist Technomedia’s customers gain access to the
AESC Forms Partnership with Vizibility
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has partnered with Vizibility Inc., developers of the first SearchMe Button for Google. The partnership will allow AESC member search consultants the ability to optimize Google search results for their name or firm name while also learning more about the service and how they can use it while
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Singapore
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Pratap Nambiar as a partner in its Singapore office. Mr. Nambiar, who brings with him over 35 years of experience in the consumer, industrial and professional services industries, will work with Heidricks' leadership consulting practice to deliver an integrated solution combining leadership consulting with executive search
Nosal Partners Recruits CFO for Global Cash Access
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mary Elizabeth Higgins as chief financial officer at Global Cash Access, Inc. Ms. Higgins was previously CFO at Herbst Gaming, Inc., in Las Vegas. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert G. Fong, managing partner for the global advanced technology practice
Auxis Introduces New Finance Recruitment Sector
Auxis, Inc., a South Florida-based management consulting and outsourcing firm, has launched Avalar LLC, providing recruitment and contract staffing for finance, accounting, supply chain and IT professionals. Avalar's recruiting team has over 60 years of combined experience in the staffing and resource management field. “Avalar draws on Auxis' highly experienced CPAs, IT professionals and supply
