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Peña Search Seeking Executive Director for Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Peña Search has been retained by Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (PHPC) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Holly Sherman Peña and Carlos González Peña are leading the assignment. PHPC seeks an experienced and dynamic executive director to join its leadership team. This pivotal role serves as the Integrator within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
Stevenson Search Partners Makes Strategic Leadership Transition
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, recently announced a strategic leadership transition designed to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as a comprehensive talent solutions partner for the life sciences industry. Kris Steen was promoted to president of executive search, while Adam Bloom transitioned to
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.
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
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?
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
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
PitchBook Calls 2024 A Rebuilding Year for Global M&A
M&A deal activity rose five to 10 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, despite falling short of Q4 2023 totals, according to new data released by PitchBook. Deal multiples have remained stable, meanwhile – “a sign that the valuation reset may be complete, and have room to move higher to catch up with elevated prices of
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
Signium Re-Elects Ignacio BAO Chairman of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
Cook Associates Fills Positions for American Express
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Iwao Fusillo and Garrick L. Hoadley to senior roles within American Express’ Enterprise Growth Group with specific responsibility for business development and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Fusillo has been with American Express since 1995 and served most recently as vice president of information management for the company’s consumer
Healthcare Recruiters Acquired by ORSA
HealthCare Recruiters International has been acquired by Orsa Associates, Inc. Orsa is a newly formed Texas corporation with majority stockholders Jon Guidi and Deborah Wilson. Mr. Guidi will serve as president and chief executive of HealthCare Recruiters and Ms. Wilson will serve as executive vice president and COO. Mr. Guidi has been with HealthCare Recruiters
SourceRight Solutions Introduces New SupplierEdge Program
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has introduced SupplierEdge, a new service delivery innovation for managed service program (MSP) clients. The tool is designed to help clients improve the management of their contingent workforce programs by streamlining order processing and supplier management across the entire procurement lifecycle. “Our clients' successes are our
Avature Partners with Monster
Avature, a recruiting CRM solution provider, has partnered with Monster.com to provide real-time posting tools into Avature CRM. These newly available tools will enable Avature customers to seamlessly post their positions and manage applicant data. Avature will also utilize some of Monster's advanced integration components allowing organizations to view available inventory in real-time, without ever
Signium Re-elects Ignacio Bao Chairman Of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
AESC Accepts Six New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has announced the acceptance of six executive search firms into membership. Based in Calgary, BluEra is an executive search firm founded in 2008 specializing in renewables, energy, infrastructure and construction, retail, telecommunications & information technology, and everything entrepreneurial. Founded in 1989, Davies Park has offices in Calgary, Edmonton
Boyden Places New CEO at San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Boyden Global Executive Search has placed Neil Giuliano as chief executive officer of San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The search was led by Neil Sims, a managing director is Boyden’s San Francisco office. Mr. Giuliano brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience to the foundation, most recently as president of the Gay & Lesbian
