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Academic Search Assists the University of Alabama with the Recruitment of 30th President
Education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Peter J. Mohler as the 30th president of the University of Alabama. He will assume the role on July 21. Stuart R. Bell, the 29th president of the University of Alabama, is stepping down from the presidency mid-summer, completing a decade in the school’s top leadership
Acertitude Recruits CFO for Ascend Healthcare
Acertitude has recruited Nicole Byers as the new CFO of Ascend Healthcare, an Abry Partners portfolio company. The search was led by partner Heather Johnson and principal JJ Houldin. “Ascend is actively expanding access to high-quality, compassionate behavioral healthcare services via telehealth and our community health partners,” Ms. Byers said in a LinkedIn post. I’m
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
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.
Using Your Candidate Experience to Attract Senior-Level Talent
In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for driving business growth and innovation. To achieve this, companies must go beyond the traditional recruitment process and focus on creating a memorable and positive experience for potential candidates, according to a report from Gables Search Group. The study explores the importance of candidate
True North Capital Bolsters Executive Search Practice
According to industry sources, human capital firm True North Capital has expanded its executive search practice with the additions of Carla Sidoli and Louise Claymore. Ms. Sidoli previously worked at the global recruitment company PSD Group. Her expertise is senior and middle management executive search for e-commerce, marketing, insight and analytics. Ms. Claymore previously gained
Keller Augusta Partners Creates Institutional Services Group
Boston-based executive search firm Keller Augusta Partners has created a new unit, Institutional Services Group, to focus exclusively on placement of senior executives at development and investment companies. Hillary Hatch Graves, a former managing director of Commonfund Realty Inc., will head the new group. Ms. Graves, who has 15 years of experience in the financial
KnowledgeBank Launches Learning Services Practice
KnowledgeBank, Inc., a management consulting company that specializes in human capital and organizational effectiveness services, has launched a new learning services practice. The new tool will design and develop customized learning and consulting solutions that bridge learning gaps, sharpen skills and accelerate performance. The KnowledgeBank learning team will use a variety of media to build
Interview: How Healthy is HR Now and What Does the Future Hold? (Part 2)
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
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
