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Beecher Reagan Adds Partner
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has expanded with the addition of Raj Kapoor as a partner. “Join us in welcoming Raj Kapoor as a partner at Beecher Reagan,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “With more than 25 years of recruitment experience—including 19 years in retained executive search—Raj specializes in placing partners, managing directors, and
The Rise of Authentic Leadership
For years, professionals have felt compelled to separate their “work selves” from their “personal selves” in order to conform to strict corporate norms. But that’s beginning to change. Today, authentic leadership is what drives organizations to thrive, inspire, and retain great talent. It’s about authenticity and showing up as your true self, not just focusing
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.
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
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?
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
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
7 Ways a Retained Search Recruiter Can Help Your Career
With the increasing number of emails, calls and texts from colleagues and clients, it is understandable why someone would overlook unsolicited messages from recruiters, especially for professionals happy in their current roles. There is a perception that recruiters focus solely on filling immediate job openings, and nothing more—but nothing could be further from the truth,
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
Online Labor Demand Rises 47,400 in November
Online advertised vacancies rose a modest 47,400 in November to 4,457,200 following an increase of 113,700 in October, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's Supply/Demand rate stood at 3.37 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in October (the last available unemployment data) — a figure that is down from a
Polachi Establishes New Office to Serve Clients in Greater NY City Area
Polachi Inc., a provider of access executive search services to technology, clean technology, private equity and venture capital companies, has opened a new office in Norwalk, Conn., to better serve the greater New York Metro Area – including Manhattan, Fairfield and Westchester Counties, and New Jersey. The office will concentrate on growth in software, financial
Jobs2Web Selected by GE
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, has announced that GE has selected Jobs2web for interactive recruitment marketing. With more than 300,000 employees, GE is consistently ranked as one of the most admired companies around the globe. “Our recruiting needs are very diverse, from a functional as well as global perspective. We are looking to
Nicholson International Opens in Sydney
IT recruiter Nicholson International is opening in Sydney, Australia. The new office will be headed by Simon Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt is currently CEO of EMR International, a relationship driven executive search organization which brings together a group of committed executive search and HR professionals operating across most functional areas of business and within several vertical
Executive-Jobs-London.co.uk Launches New Site
Executive-Jobs-London.co.uk has been created focusing on high-earners based in Greater London and the M4 corridor. The subscription-free site provides high profile candidates with access to the best job opportunities while giving companies and recruiters a job-advertising platform to attract executive candidates. The site will cover appointments in inner London, including City of London, Canary Wharf
DavenportMajor Fills Position for IBA Molecular
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Dr. Norman LaFrance as chief medical officer at IBA Molecular. Dr. LaFrance previously served as senior vice president of clinical development at Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IBA develops and markets leading edge technologies, pharmaceuticals and tailor-made solutions for healthcare with a focus on cancer diagnosis and therapy. DavenportMajor is an
Pedersen & Partners Expands into Egypt
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Cairo, furthering its expansion in Middle East & Africa (MEAI). Mr. Ismail, who becomes the country manager for Egypt, brings a wealth of experience and market knowledge gained from the management consulting sector, having been executive manager at Ernst & Young, heading the
Simply Hired Forms Alliance with PCWorld | MacWorld
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has formed a partnership with PCWorld | Macworld creating the job channels, jobs.pcworld.com and jobs.macworld.com. PCWorld and Macworld, both sources for technology news, reviews and productivity insight, will provide 19 million consumers and business influencers access to SimplyHired.com’s over five million job listings. PCWorld
CarterBaldwin Completes Search for NCF
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Bill Williams as chief executive officer of The National Christian Foundation (NCF). Mr. Williams, had most recently served as Generous Giving's CEO. Prior to that, he was with BellSouth Corporation for 30 years. CarterBaldwin Executive Search is a provider of retained executive search services in the healthcare, technology, non-profit,
The Select Group Opens Virginia and D.C. Metro Area Office
The Select Group, a full-service technical recruiting firm specializing in the placement of technology (IT) and engineering positions, has opened a new office to support clients in the Virginia and D.C. Metro area. The office is led by Tim Cron, director of branch operations, who previously served as a branch sales manager at CEI. In
CTPartners Adds to Financial Services Practice
CTPartners Executive Search Inc. has added Kevin C. McKeon as a principal in the firm's financial services practice with a focus on asset management, wealth and alternative investment. He is based in Boston. Mr. McKeon spent nine years within the asset management practices of Heidrick & Struggles and Sheffield Haworth. He also spent six years
IIC Partners Creates Transborder Awards Program
IIC Partners has launched its Transborder Awards program to recognize member firms which provide an outstanding service to clients in cross territory searches. The IIC Partners Champion TB Initiator 2010 is Human Capital Group of Copenhagen. HCG joined IIC Partners in December 2009, initiated its first transborder search within a week and has so far
Martin Partners Fills Post for Grande Cheese Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Tony E. Sizemore as head of supply chain management at Grande Cheese Company, a producer of premium value added trademarked specialty food products. Prior to joining Grande Cheese Company, Mr. Sizemore was the senior director of supply chain management at WILD Flavors, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive
Cook Associates Names VP of Marketing Communications
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has appointed Jessica Gentile as vice president of marketing communications. Prior to joining Cook, Ms. Gentile was with Heidrick & Struggles, where she held senior roles in marketing, strategy and search execution. Most recently, she served as manager, corporate development and strategy as well as global head, digital marketing for
SFN Group Launches Mobile Job Alerts
Recruiting giant SFN Group has announced the launch of its text messaging program, which is the first of several phases to enhance the candidate experience to gain quicker and more efficient access to jobs through mobile technologies. Job seekers can now participate in the program if they opt-in to receive text job alerts via the
CTPartners Adds To Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has added Cheryl Liew as principal in the firm's financial services practice. She will be based in the firm’s Silicon Valley office and cover the financial services sector including the areas of investment banking, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, real estate and financial technology. Ms. Liew joins CTPartners from Principal Search, where she
Korn Ferry Names President for Talent Business
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Alexandre S. Fialho as president and chief operating officer for its leadership and talent consulting business in Latin America. He is based in the firm’s Sao Paulo office. Mr. Fialho joins Korn/Ferry from Hay Group, where he was a corporate director and led the firm’s Building Effective Organizations (BEO) practice in
Caldwell Partners Expands Life Science and Healthcare Practice
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Michael T. Kelly as a partner in its life science and healthcare practice. He will be based in the company's Dallas office. "We are very fortunate to have a professional of Mike's caliber joining the Caldwell Partners team," said Jim Bethmann, managing partner of The
ICIMS Selected by ShutterStock
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has announced that Shutterstock has selected iCIMS’ Employee and Performance Management Suite to centralize and standardize their employee management processes. Shutterstock, a subscription-based stock photo agency in the world, selected the iCIMS Talent Platform to streamline their employee and performance management processes across multiple departments, from
6FigureJobs.com Forms Alliance with NetWorlding
6FigureJobs.com and Networlding LLC, a social networking consulting, coaching, implementation and integration firm, have partnered to help executive and senior-level professionals leverage power networking. “6FigureJobs is excited to form this alliance with Networlding,” said Paul DiNardo, director of marketing and product management. “Networking is so vital in today’s job market. We want our members to
Nosal Partners Hires Industry Researcher
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has added Julie Stapleton to the firm as research director based in its New York office. Ms. Stapleton was most recently a research associate within the healthcare sector at Russell Reynolds Associates. She was previously a researcher within the consumer practice at Egon Zehnder International. “Julie has deep expertise in
