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Egon Zehnder Acquires The Prince Houston Group
Egon Zehnder has acquired The Prince Houston Group, a leading boutique executive search firm based in New York with a strong focus on asset and wealth management. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hunt Scanlon Ventures, based in Greenwich, Conn., served as an advisor to Egon Zehnder on the transaction. The integration of The Prince
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists Shatterproof with CEO Search
After a rigorous, six-month national search led by global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, Pam Jenkins has been appointed as CEO of Shatterproof, a national non-profit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. She succeeds founder and CEO Gary Mendell, who launched Shatterproof in 2012 following the loss of his son to substance
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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
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,
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,
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
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
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
