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The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for Nexus
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Terra Holmes as the new CFO of Nexus. “Terra’s expertise in leading high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and driving innovative solutions will streamline operations and improve efficiency at Nexus,” The Tolan Group said. “Her strong background in financial planning, audits, and tax strategy will further strengthen the
TRANSEARCH International Expands in Germany
TRANSEARCH International recently expanded with the addition of four experienced leaders to its growing German team: Dennis Hartmann, Lucia Puttrich, Uwe Lemcke, and Patrick Eichstädt. “These new additions reflect TRANSEARCH’s ongoing commitment to its clients across Germany and reinforce our ability to shape leadership that transforms,” the search consortium said. In Frankfurt, Mr. Hartmann joins as client partner, bringing over
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.
WittKieffer Elects New Chair
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has elected Angelique David as chair of its board of directors, succeeding L. Thomas Richards, who completed a distinguished tenure as board chair and concluded more than a decade of service on the firm’s board. “We are honored to have Angelique David serve as board chair for WittKieffer,” said Andrew P. Chastain, WittKieffer
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?
Caldwell Appoints Leader of Global HR Practice
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Staines as a partner and leader of the firm’s global HR practice. “We’re pleased to welcome John to Caldwell to lead our human resources practice,” said Chris Beck, CEO. “John’s addition, together with Ali Palmer’s recent arrival in London, strengthens our global human resources practice and our ability to serve clients
With millionways Investment Hunt Scanlon Ventures Backs the Future of AI-Powered Talent Platforms
Hunt Scanlon Ventures (HSV) has spent the last several years building an investment portfolio around a central conviction: as AI becomes embedded across the human capital and private markets ecosystem, the greatest opportunities will extend beyond automation and productivity. The next generation of platforms, according to Hunt Scanlon, will increasingly help organizations make better decisions
In NYSE Interview, HelloSky CEO Alex Bates Explains the ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Executive Search
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how executive search firms identify and evaluate leadership talent, but the technology alone is not replacing the judgment that experienced recruiters bring to senior-level hiring. Instead, the opportunity increasingly lies in combining better data and targeting with the intuition, pattern recognition, and relationship skills that have long defined successful executive search.
Academic Search Retained by William Penn University to Find Next President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been retained by William Penn University (WPU) to lead in its search for a new president. The search is being led by senior consultant and Dan DiBiasio and consultant Andrea Cowsert. President John Ottosson will retire in June 2027 after more than a decade of leadership, leaving William Penn poised for further growth and
McCormack + Kristel Recruits CEO for Resource Center
McCormack + Kristel recently placed Christopher Wagley as CEO of He will join Resource Center in November 2026 following an extensive national search prompted by the planned retirement of long-standing CEO Cece Cox in early 2027. “The board is thrilled to welcome Christopher Wagley as the next CEO of Resource Center,” said Chris LaGrone, board
Lindauer Forms Alliance with Cedars-Sinai to Grow Development Team
Lindauer and Cedars-Sinai, one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., have form an alliance in an effort to expand its development team and build the infrastructure needed to sustain that growth. In preparation for an ambitious new philanthropic campaign and to help Cedars-Sinai respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves, the
The Last Mile of Executive Search: Turning Candidate Conversations Into Defensible Shortlist Decisions
As executive search becomes more data-driven, firms are under growing pressure to show clients not only who made the shortlist, but why. That is putting greater emphasis on consistent evaluation, clearly defined criteria, and stronger evidence around leadership capability, risk, and fit. The shift is also creating a larger role for AI in helping search
TurnkeyZRG Leading Chief Commercial Officer Searches for the University of Kentucky and the Indianapolis Colts
College athletics is moving into a new era as the business of sports continues to evolve, making commercial leadership increasingly important and creating new opportunities for experienced executives. As universities and professional teams place greater emphasis on revenue growth, partnerships, fan engagement, and brand strategy, the chief commercial officer role is becoming increasingly central to
TOC Arts Partners Seeking Chief Marketing Officer for by Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners was recently retained by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The search is being led by senior strategist Brenna Thomas. The CMO will lead marketing, creative services, ticketing, audience research, revenue forecasting, communications, and brand storytelling for an organization that showcases both emerging artists and modern icons. The chief marketing officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Leadership Needs Shift Dramatically as VC Moves to Wartime Footing
Over a 20-plus-year search career, Ben Dewar of NU Advisory Partners has led hundreds of recruiting engagements across every corporate function imaginable. Along the way, he has recruited dynamic executive talent into CxO and VP roles for VC-backed, PE-backed and public high-growth technology and consumer companies. From that perch, he has witnessed up close and personal
DHR Places Chief Marketing Officer at Ulta Salons, Cosmetics & Fragrance
DHR International has recruited Kimberley Grayson as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Ulta Salons, Cosmetics & Fragrance. Marcey Rubin Stamas, managing director retail/consumer and Frank Spencer, managing director and retail practice group leader, led the search for DHR. “Kimberley’s tremendous passion for product and brand, and her success in fashion branding and
SourceRight Solutions Releases RPO One
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has introduced RPO One, designed specifically for small to mid-sized organizations seeking to outsource and enhance their recruitment needs. RPO One is targeted to organizations with 100-5,000 employees and can also be used to support global hiring initiatives. “As hiring needs begin to rebound, small to
Ultimate Solutions Adds to Management Team
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has named Cecile Alper-Leroux as vice president of strategic HCM and Andrew McCarthy as vice president of market strategy. Ms. Alper-Leroux will drive the global vision and product direction for Ultimate's complete line of HCM solutions. She brings more than 15
Korn Ferry Revenue Increases 32 Percent
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $185 million for the second quarter fiscal 2011, an increase of 32 percent from revenues of $140.1 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter recorded earnings of $13.7 million, or 30 cents a share, compared with $2.8 million, or six cents a share, last year. "As evidenced by our sixth
Caldwell Partners Appoints Insurance Practice Head
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has appointed Stamford-based partner Peter Reed to lead its insurance practice. Mr. Reed specializes in finding talent for the property and casualty and life insurance sectors, and has successfully executed searches across the C-suite and boardroom for domestic and global companies, including carriers, brokers, and industry-related service
Columbia Consulting Completes Search for Oakwood Worldwide
Columbia Consulting Group (CCG) has placed Michael Thompson and Fred Woodward as account directors within the federal team at Oakwood Worldwide. Bert Sadtler, a CCG managing director, completed the searches. Mr. Thompson was previously an account manager at ANSYS, Inc. Mr. Woodward was most recently a federal sales manager at A. Pomerantz & Co. Oakwood
Pinstripe Adds SVP to Expand International Recruitment Alliances
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has added Courtney Cook as senior vice president of global business practices. In this role, Ms. Cook will develop and enhance business in global markets and work with U.S.-based multinationals that have domestic and international business needs. She has 17 years of experience working
Jobsin Network Has Launched JobsinGreen.eu
The Jobsin Network has launched JobsinGreen.eu. The site is dedicated to helping users search and apply for environmentally-focused “green” jobs. In addition, JobsinHubs has also developed CareerBooster.eu a community by job seekers for job seekers to share best practices and enhance employability. JobsinHubs.com is a network of online job boards for English speaking professionals looking
Harvey Nash Posts 24 Percent Revenue Jump
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has reported that both the group's revenue and gross profit for the third quarter ending October 31, 2010 increased 24 percent compared to the same period last year. The firm will pay an interim dividend, in respect of the six months ended July 31, 2010, November 26,
Hudson Highland Group CEO Resigns; Spencer Stuart to Conduct Search
Hudson Highland Group, Inc., providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, has announced that chairman and CEO Jon Chait intends to retire from the company on April 28, 2011. "After careful deliberation I have decided it is time for the company to transition to a new leader," said Mr. Chait. "Hudson is
Kenexa Creates Newly Enhanced Integration with Sterling InfoSystems
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced its newly enhanced integration with Sterling Infosystems, Inc., providers of employment screening and occupational health services solutions. The partnership gives human resources professionals and global organizations the benefits of having more efficient integrated talent management and employment screening capabilities. “Employment background checks
Work&Partners Fills Position for Capgemini
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Fred Ejlali as the vice president and senior account executive for the financial services global business unit of Capgemini. Mr. Ejlali was formerly a senior vice president – managing partner, financial services industry at CheckFree/Fiserv. Alan J. Work of Work&Partners led the search. Capgemini are providers of systems integration
WorkOpolis Forms Partnerships with CGI and Talent Technology
Workopolis has formed a partnership with CGI and Talent Technology to offer both companies' recruiting solutions to clients alongside Corporate Works, the applicant tracking system (ATS) and career site hosting provider from Workopolis. This partnership enables recruiters to access Canada's most comprehensive suite of candidate management solutions. Corporate Works offers companies tools to attract, manage
CTPartners Opens Dubai Office
CTPartners has opened a new office in Dubai and appointed Russell Adam as managing director. Mr. Adam joins CTPartners from global search firm Odgers Berndtson, where he was a partner in Dubai and helped to establish their presence in the Middle East. He has worked across the UAE for both international and local clients within
Futurestep Creates Houston Service Management Center
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has launched its Houston Service Management Center (SMC). Joining the company's Shanghai and Bangalore SMC facilities as part of its standardized global service delivery model, the center provides full lifecycle support for recruiters as they serve clients of the company's RPO, project-based recruitment and mid-level
Bond Joins the Association of Professional Staffing Companies
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has become a member of The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). As an affiliate member, Bond will receive a range of recruitment system benefits, including extensive networking with industry peers through regular meetings and special interest forums. There will also be the opportunity to discuss recent trends and
Global Employment Solutions Makes Acquisition
Global Employment Solutions has purchased the NY Temporary Staffing Unit of Headway Corporate Resources, a North American human capital solutions company. With this acquisition, Global Employment Solutions will be able to provide expanded placement services across multiple industries in the areas of administrative, accounting & finance, engineering, legal, life science and technology. The NY Temporary
Borderless Executive Search Adds Consultants
Brussels-based Borderless Executive Search has added Hans Schmeits, Patrick Denis, Jim Verstraete and Lisa Tchouklova as consultants. Mr. Schmeits has over two decades of corporate experience within the bio-pharma, medical devices, FMCG and management consulting sectors. He has held senior management roles in several leading multinationals, both in headquarters and in affiliates in Europe, the
Egon Zehnder Names Practice Heads
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has named Manuel de Miranda as head of its U.S. HR practice and Todd Hutchings as head of the firm’s North American life sciences practice group. As leader of the U.S. HR practice, Mr. de Miranda will be responsible for building the brand and deepening relationships in the HR
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Morgans Hotel Group
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Morgans Hotel Group Co. to lead in its search for a chief executive officer. The contract of Fred Kleisner, the company’s current CEO, concludes on December 31, 2010. Morgans Hotel Group is widely credited as the creator of the first "boutique" hotel and a continuing leader
Renewed Confidence in Hiring Offers Brightens Employment Outlook
After 10 consecutive months of private sector employment growth, half of employers and recruiters anticipate more professionals will be hired in the first half of 2011 than the previous six months, according to a new survey by Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. This result closely mirrors findings six months ago which are being reflected in
TalentWise Launches Solution for Bullhorn
TalentWise, an employment screening solution provider that offers employment screening and onboarding solutions designed for human resources, staffing and recruiting professionals, has announced the launch of a pre-integrated employment screening solution for Bullhorn customers. The streamlined solution from TalentWise allows Bullhorn’s staffing and recruiting customers to perform employment background checks and drug tests on candidates,
Norman Broadbent Acquires Human Asset Development International
Norman Broadbent plc, a provider of executive search and leadership consultancy services, has acquired the business and assets of Human Asset Development International Limited (HADIL), a provider of psychological assessment, talent audit, executive coaching and applied research services. HADIL will remain separate from the executive search services provided by Norman Broadbent in order to present
Major, Lindsey & Africa Adds to Associate Practice Group
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Alexis Osen as a managing director in its associate practice group. Ms. Osen, an experienced legal search consultant and former practicing lawyer, will specialize in recruiting lawyers into leading U.K. and U.S. law firms in London. Prior to joining MLA, she worked at Taylor Root, a contingent
Heidrick & Struggles Promotes General Counsel
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the promotion of Stephen Beard to executive vice president and general counsel. He will have responsibility for all of the company's worldwide legal activities. Mr. Beard joined Heidrick & Struggles in 2003 as assistant general counsel and was promoted to VP, deputy general counsel, and
SuccessFactors Appoints Ex-GE Executive as People Officer
SuccessFactors, Inc., a provider of on-demand employee performance and talent management solutions, has appointed Jeffrey Diana as chief people officer. Mr. Diana is an accomplished business leader with a deep functional – and in particular strategic – expertise in Human Resources. His experience includes senior HR leadership roles at General Electric, Microsoft, Safeco and Expedia
Monster Employment Index Growth Rate Up 13 Percent
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded its tenth consecutive month of positive annual growth rate with year-over-year growth at 12 percent. Seventeen of the 20 industries monitored by the Index showed positive
Carrie Pryor Opens Greenwich Harbor Partners
Veteran recruiter Carrie Pryor has opened Greenwich Harbor Partners to focus on finding executives in the entertainment, media and technology industries. Ms. Pryor’s recruiting career spans two decades as partner at Spencer Stuart, Korn/Ferry International, Ward Howell and most recently CTPartners where she was known for building top management teams at the forefront of the
Boyden CEO Chris Clarke Steps Down
Chris Clarke is stepping down from his responsibilities as president and CEO of Boyden Global Executive Search. Trina Gordon, chairman and managing director of Boyden Chicago, has been named interim chief of the firm. Dr. Gerhard Raisig, a member of Boyden’s board of directors, will serve as interim chairman. “On behalf of all of our
IRC Global Executive Search Adds Saenger Associates
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Saenger Associates as a new member firm. California-based Saenger Associates specializes in executive, managerial, and professional positions in manufacturing, distribution, and professional services. Representative industries and fields include: technology, healthcare, financial services, aerospace, food products, automotive, retail, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, research and non-profit. “IRC member firms
Physician-Focused Search Firm PELC Appoints SVP of Consulting Services
Physician Executive Leadership Center (PELC) has appointed Aamir Rehman, MD, as senior vice president for consulting services. PELC is a division of Navvis & Company and is an executive search firm focused solely on the recruitment and placement of physicians in executive leadership positions. Dr. Rehman will work with hospital and health system executive leadership
