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HTP Group Launches Leadership Consulting Practice
Hightech Partners (HTP Group) has launched its enhanced leadership consulting practice. This expanded offering equips organizations to address urgent leadership challenges, improve team dynamics, and prepare for digital and AI-driven change through tailored, high-impact solutions. “Today’s leadership challenges demand more than experience, they require insight, agility, and cohesive teams ready to adapt and innovate,” said Raffaele
Solomon Page Fills Senior Role for Echo Design Group
The fashion, beauty, and consumer products division of New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has assisted in the recruitment of Patrizia Ciccarelli as managing director of Echo Design Group. Managing director Sue Lamoreaux led the search, along with Julie Stern, vice president, using a highly consultative and customized strategy—aligning the process with specific goals of
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.
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
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?
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader of North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has named Lee Martin as managing director and practice leader of the north division within its construction and real estate practice. In this expanded leadership role, he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s commercial real estate, building construction, and construction technology practices across the northern United States, further advancing KBIC’s integrated
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
June Hiring Cools While Unemployment Holds at 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 57,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, changed little in June. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs. The
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Conviction And Speed To Drive M&A Deals In 2024
The M&A market has always operated in a boom/bust cycle of expansion and contraction. And the last couple of years have been no exception. According to Bain & Company’s latest Global M&A Report, rising interest rates among other factors represented a significant obstacle for dealmakers. But the biggest hurdle according to the consultancy was the valuation gap between
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
SuccessFactors Partners with Verifications
SuccessFactors, Inc. has partnered with Verifications, Inc., a provider of employment screening and onboarding solutions. The partnership supplements SuccessFactors' existing recruiting management module and becomes part of SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) Suite, creating a more comprehensive offering for customers. “This partnership accelerates business execution by helping our customers find more of the right people, get
Robert Half International Posts 13 Percent Revenue Jump
Recruiting giant Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $817.3 million, a 13 percent rise from revenues of $725.9 million during the same period last year. For the quarter ended September 30, 20109, net income was $20.6 million or $.14 per share, compared to earnings of $9.5 million or $.06 per
Bond International Software Acquires VCG
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has acquired VCG, a U.S.-based staffing and recruiting software developer, at a cost of $9 million. The merger allows Bond to secure an important additional portion of the U.S. market. Customers of both companies will be able to take advantage of the combined portfolio of products, expertise and available
Manpower Posts 19 Percent Revenue Increase
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.97 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 19 percent from $4.19 billion a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded net income of $51.3 million, or 62 cents per share, compared with a year-ago loss of $52.8 million, or 67 cents per share. “We
TRANSEARCH Expands Global Team
TRANSEARCH International has added Jan Kovar, Walter Serer, Luis Andres and Christer Karlsson to its global team. Mr. Kovar, who joins the Prague office as managing partner, has a particular focus on finding executive talent for companies in FMCG retail, automotive industry, financial services, IT, telecommunications and utilities. He was previously with a partner at
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Charming Shoppes
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Charming Shoppes Inc. to lead in its search for the new chief executive officer. Current CEO James Fogarty recently stepped down. Charming Shoppes is a multi-brand apparel retailer specializing in women's plus apparel. Founded in 1956 and privately owned, Spencer Stuart is an executive search consulting
IMS Talent Adds Senior Consultant
Executive recruiting firm IMS Talent has named Pekka Bollström as a senior consultant. Mr. Bollström has experience in the fields of production and engineering management and operations development internationally. He previously served as vice president of global production at WinWinD, prior to that he worked with Metso Paper Technology. Founded in 1986, IMS Talent is
eQuest Releases New HR Product
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has unveiled its latest HR online product called Chameleon. The tool is specifically designed for staffing agencies, franchised operations, retail stores, hotels, and small and medium sized businesses. The product has the ability to morph its user-interface and job posting process to any business
Pedersen & Partners Grows Warsaw Presence
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Edyta Dawidczyk to the firm as a senior consultant in Warsaw. In the new role she will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in Poland and the CEE region across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. Ms. Dawidczyk has over 12 years
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
