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Innovation Fatigue: Creativity & Clarity for Effective Leadership
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, innovation is no longer optional—it’s the lifeblood of competitiveness. Yet as organizations race to reinvent themselves, many leaders are discovering that the constant demand for transformation comes at a cost. The expectation to continuously ideate, adapt, and outperform has created a new kind of pressure—one that tests not only creative
San Diego Pride Retains Cooper Coleman to Lead Executive Director Search
Chicago-based Cooper Coleman LLC has been called in by San Diego Pride to lead in its search for a new executive director. J. Michael Durnil is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as the senior staff member of San Diego Pride, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and external representation. This role requires a dynamic leader who can
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.
Kaye/Bassman Completes Top Search for Vornado Realty Trust
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has recruited Elisa Young as executive vice president, head of retail leasing at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the most prominent owners and managers of commercial real estate in Manhattan. Managing partner Scott Huey led the assignment. For Huey and Kaye/Bassman, this placement underscores the importance of specialized executive
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?
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
Colleges and Universities Rely on Search Firms to Find Leaders in Polarizing Times
Academic institutions continue to pump big fees into executive search firms nationwide. Many academic recruiting specialists say business, in fact, has never been better despite some sectors of executive search slowing over the past year. Even smaller recruiting outfits have multiple assignments running concurrently, all at the senior levels, and if there’s any slowdown coming
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead Search for Pathfinder International
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Pathfinder International to lead in its search for a new president. Pathfinder is seeking candidates who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to the organization's mission, as well as the skills necessary to position Pathfinder for continued growth in an ever-changing and complex world.
Vetted Solutions Expands Staff
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has hired Amy Weist as project director. Ms. Weist most recently served as director of boards and committees at the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), one of the nation’s leading travel industry non-profits. She also worked for six years in the White House’s Office of Presidential Personnel,
McDermott & Bull Places Controller at Pacific Capital Bancorp
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Rollin Johnson as controller of Pacific Capital Bancorp in Santa Barbara. The search was completed by Fleming Jones and Rod McDermott, managing director of McDermott & Bull. “This is a vital role and Pacific Capital Bank was looking for the right person to be part of a strong
Korn Ferry Adds to Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Korn/Ferry International/ has named Paul Pospisil Ph.D. as a senior client partner in the firm’s biotechnology and life sciences practice. He will be based out of the firm's New York office. Mr. Pospisil joins Korn/Ferry after serving more than 15 years as an investor and operating executive in the biotechnology industry. He brings experience in
B.E. Smith Names Head of IT and Talent Strategies Divisions
Executive recruiting firm B.E. Smith has added Rich Miller to lead the firm’s information technology and talent strategies divisions as senior vice president. Mr. Miller will focus on the design and implementation of information technologies while leading the firm’s talent strategies team. Prior to joining B. E. Smith, he served as senior vice president of
Carter/Mackay Retained by ImageWorks
Executive search firm Carter/Mackay has been selected by ImageWorks to further develop its sales management team across the U.S. ImageWorks is a leading state of the art diagnostic imaging supplier whose products are distributed worldwide with clinical applications for dental, medical and veterinary professionals. Carter/MacKay, formed in 1970, specializes in the placement of sales, sales
AdminiStaff Acquires OrgPlus from HumanConcepts
HR service Administaff, Inc. has acquired certain assets of HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions. Administaff will gain ownership of the current OrgPlus software product line targeted at small and medium-sized businesses as well as a source code license for a Software as a Service (SaaS) based version, which will be released later
Hudson RPO Adds Industry Veteran to Staff
Hudson RPO, the global recruitment process outsourcing services team of Hudson, has hired industry veteran Darren Lancaster to serve as managing director for Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Lancaster joins Hudson RPO following his tenure as managing director of resource solutions, the RPO services division of Robert Walters Group. “Recruitment process outsourcing is an
Online Labor Demand Unchanged in December
Online advertised vacancies were basically unchanged as they dipped 9,400 in December to 4,447,800, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's supply/demand rate stood at 3.39 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in November (the last available unemployment data) a figure that is down from a peak of 4.73 in October
DHR Adds Recruiter in Asia
DHR International has appointed Kirk Tang as executive vice president in its Beijing office. Mr. Tang will focus on expanding DHR’s advanced technology and venture capital/private equity practice groups while recruiting leadership talent in China and across Asia-Pacific. He joins DHR with over 18 years of diverse solutions sales-marketing, business development and general management experience.
Spencer Stuart to Lead COO Search for UVA
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been chosen by the University of Virginia to lead in the search for a new executive vice president and chief operating officer. The University of Virginia is based in Charlottesville, VA and was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices
Google Head of HR Joins Evolv Board
Evolv, a provider of science-based, on-demand talent matching and intelligence solutions, has added Laszlo Bock, global head of human resources of Google, to its board of directors. Mr. Bock also serves on the advisory board of Catalyst, a nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization geared towards changing workplaces. Under Mr. Bock's leadership, Google has
eQuest Opens in Germany
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has opened its fourth European office in Frankfurt, Germany. The new office opening will offer enhanced local service, direct access to local personnel and expanded regional access to services. As part of an aggressive global expansion plan, eQuest has opened new offices in New
TheLadders.com Creates New National TV Commercials
Online job service TheLadders.com has launched a new television commercial campaign that celebrates how TheLadders makes professional candidates more attractive to employers and recruiters. The new commercial spots were created by Fallon Minneapolis and will air nationally on broadcast and cable television networks. “Starting this January, premium members of TheLadders will be assigned their own
TRANSEARCH Adds Consultant in Frankfurt
TRANSEARCH International has added executive search consultant Gerhard Görke in Frankfurt. Mr. Görke has a special focus on banks in Central and Eastern Europe. He has gathered consulting experience at Roland Berger, Neumann and recently at Herbold Fischer. Prior to that, he was working nationally and internationally as a senior sales executive at Software AG,
CTPartners Leading CFO Search for Dialogic
CTPartners has been selected by Dialogic Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Al Wood, the company’s current CFO, has announced his departure. Dialoic and its subsidiaries provide communications platforms and technology to enterprise and service provider markets. CTPartners is a global executive search firm offering expertise in technology, media
First Advantage Acquired by Symphony Technology Group
First Advantage, a global provider of workforce solutions, today announced that Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm with a strategic focus on software and service. Under the terms of the acquisition, which closed December 30, 2010, First Advantage will operate as a portfolio company of the Symphony Technology Group. First Advantage CEO Todd Mavis
Ultimate Software Selected by Wolf Steel for HCM Solution
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Ontario-based Wolf Steel Ltd., a private company that manufactures and distributes hearth technology, furniture, and accessories, has selected UltiPro as its single platform for unified human capital management (HCM). “UltiPro provides a complete, unified, and scalable HCM solution
Enwisen AnswerSource HR Service Delivery Becomes Part of Lawson Softwares
Lawson Software, a provider of human capital management software, has completed its acquisition of privately held Enwisen. Based in Novato, CA, Enwisen served approximately 260 customers, including many in the Fortune 1000. The all-cash transaction of $70 million closed on Dec. 31, 2010. The Enwisen AnswerSource HR Service Delivery suite helps companies transform and improve
Stronger Employment Trends Expected for 2011
Twenty-four percent of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in 2011, up from 20 percent in 2010 and 14 percent in 2009, according to CareerBuilder’s 2011 Job Forecast. Seven percent plan to decrease headcount, an improvement from nine percent in 2010 and 16 percent in 2009. Fifty-eight percent anticipate no change in their staff
Nosal Partners Finds Chief for Red Wing Shoe
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Ralph D. Balestriere as chief financial officer at Red Wing Shoe Company. Mr. Balestriere was previously senior vice president and CFO at Teleflex Medical. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Terri Naughtin, managing partner of the firm’s Minneapolis office. Based in Red Wing,
StepStone Solutions Implemented by Huawei
Huawei, a provider of next-generation telecommunications network solutions, has implemented StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition to manage its expanding recruitment needs in the Nordic region. “Against strong competition, Huawei choose our talent acquisition solution, proving again that StepStone Solutions offers a strong and flexible product that meets the demands of a growing international company like Huawei,”
Carmichael Fisher Expands Team
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has named Ouarda Guellou and Jonathan Rossotto as research associates. Ms. Guellou, who previously served as a researcher and project manager at Antheneum Partners, will support the life sciences searches. Mr. Rossotto, formerly a corporate trainer and assistant at NeWorld Educatio, will focus on industry searches. “Our business across Europe
Buck Consultants Adds Former Towers Watson Executive
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has added Sherri Bockhorst as a principal in the firm’s St. Louis office. Ms. Bockhorst will serve in the health and productivity practice. With 15 years of consulting experience, she joins Buck from Towers Watson, where she led the St. Louis health
Job Search Television Network Partners with the RightThing
Job Search Television Network (JSTN) has announced a new partnership with global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing. The alliance will combine The RightThing's recruitment process outsourcing solutions with JSTN's Search Engine Optimized video and multi-channel media recruitment and branding platform. “In a competitive talent landscape, organizations who commit to aggressive marketing strategies that
Most Companies Have No CEO Succession Plan
A majority of global companies do not have a CEO succession plan in place, even though they regard CEO succession as an important element of overall corporate governance, according to the Korn/Ferry Executive Survey. Nearly all companies surveyed – 98 percent – regard CEO succession planning as an important piece of the overall corporate governance
Amrop Grows Presence in Romania
Global executive search firm Amrop has announced the appointment of a new member firm in Romania, expanding the organization’s presence to 17 offices in Central & Eastern Europe. Operating as Amrop (formerly The Searchers), Amrop’s newest member firm is led by founding partners Oana Ciornei and Marius Precu, and joined by Iulia Pietruschevici as senior
Sheffield Haworth Adds to Global Equities Search Practice
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Juliette Marrannes in London as part of the continuing expansion of the firm’s global equities search practice. Ms. Marrannes will be responsible for the equity derivatives practice in Europe and the U.S., where she will be advising clients on their strategic hiring in the fields of equity derivatives, fund derivatives,
Isaacson, Miller Leading CEO Search for Employment Resources, Inc.
Isaacson, Miller has been selected by Employment Resources, Inc. to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Monroe Moseley and Donna Cramer of Isaacson, Miller are leading the assignment. Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), established in 1987, is a $2-3 million, private, entrepreneurial, not-for-profit corporation. Founded in 1982, Isaacson, Miller focuses
ZRG Acquires Strating Point Companies
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has acquired Starting Point Companies, LLC, an advisory firm focused on executive compensation, board governance and director education within community banks. Currently, ZRG provides executive search and talent management solutions to banks on a global basis while SPC specializes in providing executive
Preston | Reffett Completes Search for TopCo Associates
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett’s Richmond office has placed Robin Vogel as senior vice president, center store procurement at Topco Associates LLC. Ms. Vogel was previously with Sara Lee Corporation in Chicago where she served as the company's vice president of procurement operations and was responsible for setting the company's overall global procurement strategy.
