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Accelerate Growth in Private Equity with Smarter Talent Strategies
The private equity (PE) landscape has significantly transformed, marked by longer hold periods and more roll-up deals due to rising borrowing costs and fewer mid-sized companies available for acquisition. The traditional approach of quick three to five year exits through financial engineering and C-suite changes is no longer viable. Through this transformation, leadership and talent
Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly to 4.1 Percent
Employment rose by 147,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment dropped to 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Job gains occurred in state government and healthcare. Federal government continued to lose jobs. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little over the month. Both the unemployment rate, at
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.
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
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?
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
The Massachusetts Port Authority Calls in Isaacson, Miller To Find New CEO
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), one of the nation’s most multifaceted port authorities and a prime engine of economic vitality for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England, has called in Boston-based Isaacson, Miller to lead in its search for a new CEO. Past CEO Lisa Wieland recently stepped down. Lisa Savereid and Jeff Kessner are leading
Nosal Partners Recruits CFO for Global Cash Access
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mary Elizabeth Higgins as chief financial officer at Global Cash Access, Inc. Ms. Higgins was previously CFO at Herbst Gaming, Inc., in Las Vegas. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert G. Fong, managing partner for the global advanced technology practice
Auxis Introduces New Finance Recruitment Sector
Auxis, Inc., a South Florida-based management consulting and outsourcing firm, has launched Avalar LLC, providing recruitment and contract staffing for finance, accounting, supply chain and IT professionals. Avalar's recruiting team has over 60 years of combined experience in the staffing and resource management field. “Avalar draws on Auxis' highly experienced CPAs, IT professionals and supply
SumTotal Systems Adds Execs Through SoftScape Acquistion
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, has added Richard Watkins as senior vice president of product development and Christopher Faust as vice president of global marketing. Both come to SumTotal from Softscape as a result of the company's recent acquisition. In his role, Mr. Watkins will be responsible for leading the
DHR Adds Managing Director in Tokyo
DHR International has appointed Tomoyuki Watanabe as managing director of the firm’s Tokyo office. Mr. Watanabe has extensive management experience as well as more than 12 years in executive search focused on high-level engagements at two international executive search firms. Mr. Watanabe has conducted senior level searches primarily in industrial, professional services, consumer products &
3P Consultants Places HR Veteran at EICL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Praneet Mehrish as the new senior vice president of English Indian Clays Limited (EICL). Mr. Mehrish has 30 years experience which includes 15 years as head of the human resources function with organizations such as Eicher Goodearth (R&D Centre), Apollo Tyres, Oracle Software, ST Microelectronics &
Newman Group Releases Talent Management Services
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company, has launched its proprietary Integrated Talent Management (ITM) Strategic Assessment service. ITM Strategic Assessment provides a framework to help companies build operational ITM strategies that yield competitive advantages in securing, developing and retaining critical talent. Based on a company's business needs and objectives, the solution applies proven “black box”
Online Job Demand Rises 59,900 in September
Online advertised vacancies rose 59,900 in September to 4,296,100 following a decrease of 57,100 in August, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.51 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in August (the last available unemployment data) but is
WorkForce Management and OrcaEyes Form Partnership
Workforce Management, a business publication for workforce management and HR professionals and OrcaEyes, a provider of workforce analytics software, have partnered to distribute analytics software and publish human capital metric benchmark data and business performance research to workforce leaders and business executives. “Human Capital Management is on the threshold of transformation from cost center to
Boyden Adds to Zurich Office
Boyden has named Armin Meier as a managing director in the firm’s Zurich office. Mr. Meier brings extensive experience as a senior executive in the information technology and travel and transportation sectors. He will be taking over management responsibility from Dr. Max Schnopp, who will continue to play an active role as a managing partner
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Hungary
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Hungary-based Swinburn & Partners as a new member firm. Swinburn & Partners serves clients between the Western and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business cultures (including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Albania). “Swinburn & Partners not only provides IRC coverage in Hungary – the firm’s
BroadVision’s New HR Solution Selected by Synaptics
BroadVision, a provider of in e-business and enterprise social networking solutions, has announced the launch of a new implementation with Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices. Synaptic selected BroadVision's Clearvale Ecosystems for HR. BroadVision has also announced general availability of the solution, the first enterprise social networking
AdminiStaff Introduces New HR Software Solution Provider, PerformSmart
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, has rebranded its human resources software division, PerformSmart, formerly marketed as HRTools. PerformSmart is a division of Administaff, which offers software in both a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and desktop model to help businesses improve employee performance. PerformSmart helps businesses manage employee information and
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Nigeria
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has expanded to Nigeria and appointed Chinedu Duru as country manager, based in Lagos. The move is in alignment with the firm’s strategy to grow in the African continent, and Lagos is the second office opening after Johannesburg, South Africa. “Our clients are actively investing in African markets due
Correlate Grows London Operations
Executive search firm Correlate Financial Markets Limited (formerly known as Akamai Financial Markets) has expanded its coverage in London with the additions of David Newhouse, Tricia Tucker and Richard Melkonian. Mr. Newhouse most recently has worked as a hedge fund manager and will focus on equity derivatives and quant strategy markets. Ms. Tucker joins the
APEX Leaders Recruits Chairman for SCOLR Pharma
Executive search firm Apex Leaders LLC has placed Carl Johnson as the chairman of the board of directors at SCOLR Pharma, Inc. David Meyers, principal at Apex Leaders, led the search assignment. Mr. Johnson previously served as president and chief executive officer of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Based in Bothell, Washington, SCOLR Pharma is a specialty
JobVite Partners with SuccessFactors
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has formed a partnership with SuccessFactors, Inc. to bring the social recruiting innovations of the Jobvite Source to the SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) suite. This strategic partnership enables customers of both solutions to harness social sourcing and CRM for recruiting within their existing infrastructure and see results of
ZaPoint Releases New Career Management Software
Zapoint, a provider of career management software, has announced the availability of its newest module for its career management software solution, SkillsMapper. The new module, Career Path, engages employees directly into the career development process by tying career aspirations with actionable learning, recommended connections, and relevant social media inside the company. “This is an exciting
Interview: IIC Partners’ Board Chair Discusses Executive Search Market (part 2)
The founder of Executive Talent International, an executive search firm in Singapore, Lim Chye Lian is board chair of global partnership IIC Partners. She has more than 20 years of Asia Pacific executive search and corporate senior executive experience, living in Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney. Her successful track record placing CEOs, senior functional executives
Companies Struggling to Fill Leadership Needs
Fifty-six percent of the corporate executives cited a critical talent gap for senior managers' successors, according to a global report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). Yet while it is generally easier and more effective for homegrown talent to step into leadership roles, companies fill more
Wesley, Brown & Bartle Adds Military Veteran
Executive search firm Wesley, Brown & Bartle, Inc. (WB&B) has announced the addition of Former Captain Jerry Pegram, a West Point graduate who saw combat duty in Iraq prior to departure from military service. After his tour in Iraq, he returned to West Point to identify and mentor future minority officers for the Army. In
BAO & Partners / Signium International Launches BAO to Managers
Bao & Partners/Signium International has launched Bao to Managers (B2M), a new affiliate company to meet the needs of its clients for selection services and HR consulting at the middle management level and for technical and highly specialized positions. Using a process based on communication, transparency and objectivity, Bao to Managers looks to provide practical
Korn Ferry to Lead CFO Search for Albany International
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Albany International Corp. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. The company has terminated the employment of Michael K. Burke, SVP and CFO, effective immediately, without cause. Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and
ICIMS Forms Partnership with RedVision Systems
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has formed an alliance with RedVision Systems, Inc., an independent provider of real property research solutions. Through the partnership, RedVision will leverage the iCIMS Talent Platform to automate and streamline their entire candidate management process. “iCIMS’ ease-of-use and flexibility enables any size organization to operate on
Amrop Adds Senior Partner in India
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Swarup Choudhury as a senior partner in India. Mr. Choudhury previously served as vice president of growth markets at IBM World Wide Corporation, where he headed IBM’s global financial services practice in growth markets. Prior to that, he served in senior roles at HSBC for 17 years.
Heidrick & Struggles Heading CEO Search for ERT
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that it will be leading the search for a new president and CEO for ResearchTechnology, Inc. (ERT). Dr. Michael McKelvey, the current president of ERT will continue in his current position until a successor is appointed. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search
Salary.com Partners with PDI Ninth House
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, and PDI Ninth House, a global leadership solutions company serving clients on six continents, have partnered to provide data, solutions and consulting services for competencies and skills assessment to the enterprise market. PDI Ninth House offers its Leadership Competency Framework, a research-based packaged
StepStone Selected by Campofrio
Campofrio Spain, a division of Spain-based processed foods conglomerate, Campofrio Group, has selected StepStone to provide it with a new talent management system. With the 2009 merger of two large food companies, Campofrio Food Group is now the leading processed meats company in Europe and one of the five largest processed meats companies worldwide, with
Uvisor Launches Full Service Career Advisor Website
Uvisor, a new full-service career advisor website, has been officially launched. In addition to free, intelligent job search of more than 630,000 positions in the Uvisor database, the website is a one-stop hub for identifying the best career match, applying for a job and expediting the hiring process. “Uvisor gives anyone looking to begin, establish,
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Adds to Chicago Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Julie Kanak as a managing director in its Chicago office. Ms. Kanak is an experienced search professional who has successfully recruited senior leaders in the global agribusiness, food and beverage industries for a range of positions including board of directors, general management, finance, procurement and supply chain, product
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Partner
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has named Jon Leafstedt as managing partner. In his new role, Mr. Leafstedt will focus on expanding the firm's client base in North America and its global marketing strategies. He will continue to be responsible for senior-level executive searches in all areas of the business with particular emphasis in
Martin Partners Places Manager at Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Jodi D. Schechter as category manager to Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, a billion dollar consumer products company. Prior to joining Farley's & Sathers, Ms. Schechter was a client manager at The Nielsen Company. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
