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TalentRise Recruits CEO for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
After a national search, TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Brian Luallen as the new CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. “We are proud to have partnered with the board of directors at the Naval Park to identify a leader who will honor the park’s legacy while positioning it
McDermott + Bull Places CEO for Collective Waste Solutions and MWM Environmental
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Ahmed Taha as CEO at Collective Waste Solutions (CWS) and MWM Environmental (MWM). The search was led by McDermott + Bull managing partner Paul Gibbons, principal Colin Dolson, principal Brittany Stansfield, and lead consultant, executive search + talent development Jennifer Ness. “Ahmed brings deep industry knowledge and grounded leadership style that aligns with our values
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.
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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?
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Creating a Winning M&A Leadership Team
What makes a merger or acquisition a success? It all starts with having the right leaders in place. Research shows that strong leaders predict M&A strategy success and specific competencies are associated with high-performing deals. The right leadership team is so critical because they have a big job on their hands: ensuring executive alignment, setting the
Kelleher Associates’ Ed Kelleher to Retire
Kelleher Associates, a Philadelphia-based career and executive coaching firm, has announced that Ed Kelleher will be retiring November 18th. Mr. Kelleher founded the firm in 1998 and served as president and CEO until 2008. He built the company around his extensive experience in corporate human resources executive roles and career management consulting. Prior to establishing
Partners Changes Names to HigdonBraddockMatthews
Higdon Partners LLC, an executive search firm focused on the asset management and financial services industries, has changed its name to HigdonBraddockMatthews LLC to reflect an expansion of the firm's senior leadership team to include managing partners Derek R. Braddock and William R. Matthews. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has offices
Heidrick & Struggles Launches New Tool for Recruiting IT Leaders
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has developed, tested and launched a diagnostic tool to fill the gaps companies face in their drive to find the right IT leader to fit their specific needs. The tool helps evaluate the critical leadership competencies of a successful IT leader in their ability to influence and
Alpha Financial Jobs and Jobmate Join Forces
Alpha Financial Jobs, an international job board specializing in job vacancies in the accounting, financial, legal, IT and HR sectors, has announced its integration with JobMate, a multi-job posting and candidate-tracking service based in the U.K. “All recruiters who have the JobMate technology installed, will now be able to post their multi-job vacancies on the
Lonergan Partners Places Sales Exec at DisplayLink
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited John Cummins as vice president of worldwide sales at DisplayLink. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Cummins most recently served as CEO of ZeroG Wireless, Inc. “With John Cummins on board at DisplayLink I expect to see this young company take off. Check out the DisplayLink
Amrop Announces Global Expansion
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Swarup Choudhury to its India operations in Mumbai, Job Voorhoeve as a partner in Amsterdam, Maura Nobili as a partner in Milan and Nadia Furfaro in Rome. Mr. Choudhury joins Amrop India from his previous role as vice president, growth markets for IBM, leading the seven emerging regions
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits Communications Exec for Goodwin Procter
Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Lee Feldman as director of communications at Goodwin Procter. The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA's law firm management practice. "Goodwin Procter was looking for a professional who understands the challenges and complexities of law firm media relations and communications. Someone who
Pedersen & Partners Adds to Finland Office
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Sari Kumpulainen as a consultant in Finland. Ms. Kumpulainen brings more than 10 years of management experience in sales & marketing having worked with such firms in Finland as Ilmailulaitos, Elfving, Mediverkko. Previously, she was HR coordinator at Logica. “I am happy to welcome Sari to our
SuccessFactors Records 38 Percent Revenue Jump; Appoints New President
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted third quarter revenues of $53.4 million, an increase of 38 percent, compared to $38.7 million in the same period a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $1.8 million, or three cents per share, down from a loss of $2 million, or three cents per share, in the third
HireVue and Previsor Form Partnership
Video interviewing provider HireVue and PreVisor, a global leader in employment assessments and talent measurement solutions, have formed a strategic alliance. Together, PreVisor and HireVue will deliver a combination of interview selection and assessment tools that can contribute to increased quality of hire. HireVue's Video Interviewing Solutions can now leverage PreVisor Interview Question and Assessment
Penrhyn International Partners with Coleman Lew & Associates
Penrhyn International, a global partnership of independent executive search consulting firms, and Coleman Lew & Associates have formed an alliance. With the Coleman Lew affiliation, Penrhyn International now has partners in 27 locations worldwide including five in the U.S. “Our partnership with Penrhyn International allows us to better serve our clients on a world-wide scope,”
Crist|Kolder Recruits CFO for Spot Trading
Executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates has placed Stephen A. Brodsky as chief financial officer of Spot Trading, LLC. Mr. Brodsky is the former president and CFO of the holding company for the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX). He previously served as a managing director at private equity firm Vernon & Park Capital. Spot Trading, LLC
CareerBuilder Launches New Talent Network
CareerBuilder has introduced a new talent network solution designed to help employers more efficient and effective in building an exclusive pipeline of passive and active candidates through multiple engagement features. CareerBuilder's talent network offering incorporates a unique blend of elements to help employers connect with potential employees in a relevant and action-provoking way. Its offers
TheLadders.com Extends Marketing Staff
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has announced the appointments of Nicholas Karrat as vice president of consumer marketing and Denise Cautela as vice president of enterprise marketing. Mr. Karrat will lead consumer-facing marketing and advertising in support of TheLadders brand, while Ms. Cautela will lead all marketing efforts directed at expanding the company's penetration into
PFJ Chooses Recruitment Agency Software From Bond
The pfj network, which comprises four specialist recruitment brands – pfj, The Graduate Recruitment Company, RPCushing and Sydney-based ICUR – has implemented Bond International Software’s Bond Adapt Version 11. All four pfj network businesses, entailing over 70 users, will be going live with Bond Adapt Version 11 in the coming months. “The recession was an
VMA Group Adds to Public Affairs Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has added Victoria Fawcett to its public affairs practice as a consultant. Ms. Fawcett brings more than 10 years experience in the public affairs and policy arena from her time at Westminster at The Enterprise Forum and Conservative Central Office. Victoria will utilise her extensive network of contacts in the
DHR International Names Director in London
DHR International has added Simon Mansfield as managing director in London. Mr. Mansfield will be a part of the European leadership team responsible for the London operation and expanding the financial services practice. He was formerly chief executive of The Consulting Partnership, an international financial services search firm based in Singapore, and helped to grow
RSA Bolsters Recruiting Staff
Global recruiter RSA has named Zaki Sellam as practice leader in Switzerland, Michelle Bosshard as principal consultant and Yildiz Biloglu as a principal executive search consultant in Germany. With over eight years experience in international business development and recruitment, Mr. Sellam will focus on building strategic partnerships with Biotechs, VC backed companies, innovating clusters and
Nosal Partners Recruits New COO for Acist Medical Systems
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Thomas Morizio as president and chief operating officer at ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. Mr. Morizio was previously vice president of marketing for the Kyphon Division at Medtronic, Inc. The search was conducted by Clare Cizek, pPartner, Susan Oliver, partner and leader of Nosal Partners’ global life sciences practice,
AdminiStaff Posts Six Percent Revenue Increase
Administaff, Inc./(NYSE:ASF), a provider of human resources services, recorded third quarter 2010 revenues of $414.1 million, a six percent gain from revenues of $390.9 million a year ago. For the quarter, the Houston-based company reported net income of $7.2 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to earning of $5.8 million, or $0.23 per share in
Senior Executive Hiring on the Rise in Q3
Worldwide senior executive hiring was on the increase in the third quarter of 2010, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). The yearly trend, from Q3 2009 to Q3 2010, was strong with both revenues and new search mandates rising across all regions and industry sectors (revenues +32 percent,
LinkedIn Launches New Recruiting Products
Professional networking site LinkedIn has announced two new products designed to improve the way businesses find and recruit high-quality passive candidates. The company has created Referral Engine, a solution that will enable companies to generate more high-quality applicants by tapping professionals in their employees’ LinkedIn networks. LinkedIn has also unveiled Jobs for You Ads, which
Russell Reynolds Expands in Bay Area
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has announced the expansion in the Bay Area with the addition of managing directors, Courtney della Cava and Pravesh Mehra, and associate, Tiffani Siegel. Ms. della Cava joins the firm's San Francisco office, with a primary focus on helping clients in the consumer, professional services and
FiveTen Group Strengthens Pressence in EMEA
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has named Aidan Anglin as chief executive officer of the firm’s EMEA operations. Mr. Anglin was previously managing director at Adecco Technology Staffing, part of Adecco Group U.K. and Ireland. He formerly served as managing director of at MSB International. “This is such a positive development for us as
JDG Associates Completes Search for GAO
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Frank Todisco as chief actuary of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Mr. Todisco joins GAO from the American Academy of Actuaries, where he has been a senior pension fellow. He was previously a principal for Mercer, Human Capital Consultants; earlier in his career, he was an Actuary
Egon Zehnder Expands Financial Services Practice
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International has named David Noble as a senior advisor in the firm's financial services practice group. Mr. Noble was previously a senior partner in Oliver Wyman Group where he advised global financial institutions across a broad range of strategy, risk and transformation issues. In North America, he led the corporate
Taylor Winfield Adds Managing Director
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has added Stephen Sterett as managing director. Mr. Sterett will focus on venture capital and private equity-backed technology companies including software, services, wireless and telecom, systems management and business-to-consumer enterprises. He previously held the post of managing partner at executive search firm Austin McGregor where his work spanned multiple industries,
Rurak & Associates Completes Search for GMTO
Rurak & Associates has recruited Keith Raybould as project manager for the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization [GMTO] Corporation. Mr. Raybould was most recently the chief operating officer of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The GMTO Corporation is an international collaboration comprised of the Carnegie Institution for Science, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Harvard University, Texas
Pro Staff Changes Name to Atterro Human Capital Group
Pro Staff, a provider of diversified human capital services ranging from interim staffing to component outsourcing services, has changed its name to Atterro, Inc. Under the new brand structure, Atterro Human Capital Group will provide three services — interim staffing, executive search and smartSourcing through its four specialty brands — Digital People Creative and Marketing,
Monster Posts Seven Percent Revenue Gain
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $228.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, a seven percent gain compared with $214.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2009. GAAP revenue of $229 million includes a $1.8 million purchase accounting adjustment related to the HotJobs acquisition. The company posted losses of $5.7 million,
Diversified Search Names Industrial Practice Leader
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Terence P. McGovern as managing director and industrial practice leader in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. McGovern has led talent recruitment efforts for board directors, CEOs, COOs and senior operating divisional management as well as for leaders in a variety of functional areas for many prominent global industrial
