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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.
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
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?
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
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,
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
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
Integrating Cultural Humility into the Coaching Process
Building a positive workplace culture has become one of the top priorities for organizations around the world. Since the pandemic, many employers have focused on building workplace environments in which their employees can feel safe, engaged, inspired, and productive. According to human capital experts and talent industry leaders, it is positive workplace culture that now
3P Consultants Places HR Veteran at EICL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Praneet Mehrish as the new senior vice president of English Indian Clays Limited (EICL). Mr. Mehrish has 30 years experience which includes 15 years as head of the human resources function with organizations such as Eicher Goodearth (R&D Centre), Apollo Tyres, Oracle Software, ST Microelectronics &
Newman Group Releases Talent Management Services
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company, has launched its proprietary Integrated Talent Management (ITM) Strategic Assessment service. ITM Strategic Assessment provides a framework to help companies build operational ITM strategies that yield competitive advantages in securing, developing and retaining critical talent. Based on a company's business needs and objectives, the solution applies proven “black box”
Online Job Demand Rises 59,900 in September
Online advertised vacancies rose 59,900 in September to 4,296,100 following a decrease of 57,100 in August, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.51 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in August (the last available unemployment data) but is
WorkForce Management and OrcaEyes Form Partnership
Workforce Management, a business publication for workforce management and HR professionals and OrcaEyes, a provider of workforce analytics software, have partnered to distribute analytics software and publish human capital metric benchmark data and business performance research to workforce leaders and business executives. “Human Capital Management is on the threshold of transformation from cost center to
Boyden Adds to Zurich Office
Boyden has named Armin Meier as a managing director in the firm’s Zurich office. Mr. Meier brings extensive experience as a senior executive in the information technology and travel and transportation sectors. He will be taking over management responsibility from Dr. Max Schnopp, who will continue to play an active role as a managing partner
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Hungary
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Hungary-based Swinburn & Partners as a new member firm. Swinburn & Partners serves clients between the Western and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business cultures (including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Albania). “Swinburn & Partners not only provides IRC coverage in Hungary – the firm’s
BroadVision’s New HR Solution Selected by Synaptics
BroadVision, a provider of in e-business and enterprise social networking solutions, has announced the launch of a new implementation with Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices. Synaptic selected BroadVision's Clearvale Ecosystems for HR. BroadVision has also announced general availability of the solution, the first enterprise social networking
AdminiStaff Introduces New HR Software Solution Provider, PerformSmart
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, has rebranded its human resources software division, PerformSmart, formerly marketed as HRTools. PerformSmart is a division of Administaff, which offers software in both a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and desktop model to help businesses improve employee performance. PerformSmart helps businesses manage employee information and
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Nigeria
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has expanded to Nigeria and appointed Chinedu Duru as country manager, based in Lagos. The move is in alignment with the firm’s strategy to grow in the African continent, and Lagos is the second office opening after Johannesburg, South Africa. “Our clients are actively investing in African markets due
Correlate Grows London Operations
Executive search firm Correlate Financial Markets Limited (formerly known as Akamai Financial Markets) has expanded its coverage in London with the additions of David Newhouse, Tricia Tucker and Richard Melkonian. Mr. Newhouse most recently has worked as a hedge fund manager and will focus on equity derivatives and quant strategy markets. Ms. Tucker joins the
APEX Leaders Recruits Chairman for SCOLR Pharma
Executive search firm Apex Leaders LLC has placed Carl Johnson as the chairman of the board of directors at SCOLR Pharma, Inc. David Meyers, principal at Apex Leaders, led the search assignment. Mr. Johnson previously served as president and chief executive officer of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Based in Bothell, Washington, SCOLR Pharma is a specialty
JobVite Partners with SuccessFactors
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has formed a partnership with SuccessFactors, Inc. to bring the social recruiting innovations of the Jobvite Source to the SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) suite. This strategic partnership enables customers of both solutions to harness social sourcing and CRM for recruiting within their existing infrastructure and see results of
ZaPoint Releases New Career Management Software
Zapoint, a provider of career management software, has announced the availability of its newest module for its career management software solution, SkillsMapper. The new module, Career Path, engages employees directly into the career development process by tying career aspirations with actionable learning, recommended connections, and relevant social media inside the company. “This is an exciting
Interview: IIC Partners’ Board Chair Discusses Executive Search Market (part 2)
The founder of Executive Talent International, an executive search firm in Singapore, Lim Chye Lian is board chair of global partnership IIC Partners. She has more than 20 years of Asia Pacific executive search and corporate senior executive experience, living in Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney. Her successful track record placing CEOs, senior functional executives
Companies Struggling to Fill Leadership Needs
Fifty-six percent of the corporate executives cited a critical talent gap for senior managers' successors, according to a global report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). Yet while it is generally easier and more effective for homegrown talent to step into leadership roles, companies fill more
Wesley, Brown & Bartle Adds Military Veteran
Executive search firm Wesley, Brown & Bartle, Inc. (WB&B) has announced the addition of Former Captain Jerry Pegram, a West Point graduate who saw combat duty in Iraq prior to departure from military service. After his tour in Iraq, he returned to West Point to identify and mentor future minority officers for the Army. In
BAO & Partners / Signium International Launches BAO to Managers
Bao & Partners/Signium International has launched Bao to Managers (B2M), a new affiliate company to meet the needs of its clients for selection services and HR consulting at the middle management level and for technical and highly specialized positions. Using a process based on communication, transparency and objectivity, Bao to Managers looks to provide practical
Korn Ferry to Lead CFO Search for Albany International
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Albany International Corp. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. The company has terminated the employment of Michael K. Burke, SVP and CFO, effective immediately, without cause. Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and
ICIMS Forms Partnership with RedVision Systems
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has formed an alliance with RedVision Systems, Inc., an independent provider of real property research solutions. Through the partnership, RedVision will leverage the iCIMS Talent Platform to automate and streamline their entire candidate management process. “iCIMS’ ease-of-use and flexibility enables any size organization to operate on
Amrop Adds Senior Partner in India
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Swarup Choudhury as a senior partner in India. Mr. Choudhury previously served as vice president of growth markets at IBM World Wide Corporation, where he headed IBM’s global financial services practice in growth markets. Prior to that, he served in senior roles at HSBC for 17 years.
Heidrick & Struggles Heading CEO Search for ERT
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that it will be leading the search for a new president and CEO for ResearchTechnology, Inc. (ERT). Dr. Michael McKelvey, the current president of ERT will continue in his current position until a successor is appointed. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search
Salary.com Partners with PDI Ninth House
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, and PDI Ninth House, a global leadership solutions company serving clients on six continents, have partnered to provide data, solutions and consulting services for competencies and skills assessment to the enterprise market. PDI Ninth House offers its Leadership Competency Framework, a research-based packaged
StepStone Selected by Campofrio
Campofrio Spain, a division of Spain-based processed foods conglomerate, Campofrio Group, has selected StepStone to provide it with a new talent management system. With the 2009 merger of two large food companies, Campofrio Food Group is now the leading processed meats company in Europe and one of the five largest processed meats companies worldwide, with
Uvisor Launches Full Service Career Advisor Website
Uvisor, a new full-service career advisor website, has been officially launched. In addition to free, intelligent job search of more than 630,000 positions in the Uvisor database, the website is a one-stop hub for identifying the best career match, applying for a job and expediting the hiring process. “Uvisor gives anyone looking to begin, establish,
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Adds to Chicago Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Julie Kanak as a managing director in its Chicago office. Ms. Kanak is an experienced search professional who has successfully recruited senior leaders in the global agribusiness, food and beverage industries for a range of positions including board of directors, general management, finance, procurement and supply chain, product
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Partner
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has named Jon Leafstedt as managing partner. In his new role, Mr. Leafstedt will focus on expanding the firm's client base in North America and its global marketing strategies. He will continue to be responsible for senior-level executive searches in all areas of the business with particular emphasis in
Martin Partners Places Manager at Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Jodi D. Schechter as category manager to Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, a billion dollar consumer products company. Prior to joining Farley's & Sathers, Ms. Schechter was a client manager at The Nielsen Company. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Huxley Associates Opens Offices in Singapore and Sydney
Financial services-focused recruiter Huxley Associates has opened offices in Singapore and Sydney, Australia. “Huxley has seen placements of senior banking & finance professionals increase by 43 percent in the last six months, and with our Singapore office – the second Huxley office in the Asia-Pacific region – we’re primed and ready to meet the high
HireVue Integrated by Taleo’s Talent Grid
Video interviewing provider HireVue has announced its availability on the Taleo Talent Grid, a cloud community for talent management. This move enhances customers’ ability to drive talent Intelligence through comprehensive video-based assessments and interviews. HireVue’s video interviewing solutions are integrated with Taleo’s talent management solutions and are available on Solution Exchange, Taleo’s online solutions marketplace
Boyden Expands into Winnipeg Through People First HR Services Alliance
Boyden will open an office in Winnipeg as part of a strategic alliance with People First HR Services. Dr. John McFerran has been assigned as managing director of the Winnipeg offices of Boyden Global Executive Search. “Boyden enjoys an international reputation and strong brand presence in our markets, and we are rigorous about the people,
Kinsey Allen Creates New CleanTech Division
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has opened a new cleantech division dedicated exclusively to the cleantech market. The practice will be based in London and led by Zoe Bennett. Ms. Bennett has 10 years search experience, previously serving as an executive search consultant at ICP Search. “The launch of Kinsey Allen Cleantech is
