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SPMB Recruits Chief Data Officer for Finastra
SPMB Executive Search has recruited Ali Khan as chief data officer for London-based financial services company Finastra. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Congratulations to Finastra on welcoming Ali Khan as its new chief data officer,” SPMB said in a LinkedIn post. “A multi-industry data & AI veteran, Ali has held senior leadership roles at
Jobplex Strengthens Midwest Healthcare Practice with Acquisition
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Healthcare Management Group and appointed Brooke Wedding as managing partner. This strategic partnership strengthens Jobplex’s healthcare services and solutions practice and expands its reach in the Midwest. Based in Columbus, OH, Ms. Wedding has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, leadership development, and talent
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.
Kaye/Bassman Completes Top Search for Vornado Realty Trust
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has recruited Elisa Young as executive vice president, head of retail leasing at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the most prominent owners and managers of commercial real estate in Manhattan. Managing partner Scott Huey led the assignment. For Huey and Kaye/Bassman, this placement underscores the importance of specialized executive
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?
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Investigative Diligence Moves Earlier in Executive Search
Executive hiring decisions increasingly carry reputational, financial, and governance consequences that extend well beyond a candidate’s resume. As a result, boards, investors, and search committees are placing greater emphasis on understanding the broader context behind an executive’s track record before making a final decision. That shift is giving investigative diligence a more prominent role in
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division
Carpenter Legal Search, Inc. has recruited Matthew Simonds as general counsel of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) division of Spirax Group, a global industrial engineering company. “Matt stood out throughout the search process because of his combination of legal sophistication, strong business judgment, and ability to serve as a true strategic partner to leadership,” said Lori Carpenter,
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
Rethinking Value Creation in Private Equity
A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights private equity’s need for a talent strategy. While traditionally praised for their adeptness in driving value through financial engineering, the landscape of private equity has undergone a significant transformation: the focus on operational prowess is rising as the prominence of financial engineering diminishes, according to a recent report from ON Partners’ Matt
Advantage Professional Opens Operations in Singapore
International recruitment company Advantage Professional has launched operations in Singapore. The new office will be directed by Steve Plant, who brings 15 years of recruitment experience within Asia Pacific markets, with specific focus on the building and management of multi-site international operations. The Singapore office represents the first steps in Advantage Professional's expansion within Asia.
TheLadders.com Adds Former MTV Exec
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has added Nicholas Rockwell as chief technology officer. Mr. Rockwell will oversee and manage the technology development and operations for consumer and enterprise products and services. He joins TheLadders.com from MTV Networks, where he served as executive vice president and chief technology officer, digital media technology. “Throughout his career Nick
15SecondResume Creates New Tools for Job Seekers
15SecondResume has launched its exclusive, customized, copyrighted, online on-demand resume writing training tool. This specialty training program was developed specifically for this job market; a market that requires job candidates to be on target for each specific opportunity they are applying for. Led by Hal Eskenazi, a recruiting & employee training expert, the 90-minute long
Companies View Talent as Biggest Obstacle to Growth
As companies worldwide begin to position themselves for future, a new survey by global professional services company Towers Watson finds that concerns over their ability to attract and retain key talent, or to plan for an orderly replacement of talent, could thwart those efforts. The survey also found significant gaps in employers' capabilities to address
Leadership Capital Group Appoints Practice Head
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has expanded its energy and aerospace practice by promoting senior vice president Dan Peoples to head the practice. Earlier in his career, Mr. Peoples worked in executive recruiting both in corporate and retained search with such companies as Sapient and Christian & Timbers (now
IRC Adds Hunt Executive Search
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Hunt Executive Search as a new member firm. The North Carolina-based company specializes in the consumer products industry, including personal care, food and beverage, OTC pharmaceuticals, household and automotive, nutritionals and durables. “We believe Hunt Executive Search’s focus on a culture of initiative, integrity, teamwork and trust
Parker Executive Search Retained by TSU
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by Texas State University to lead the search for its next football coach. Parker Executive Search is a retained executive search firm that conducts executive searches globally for corporations, colleges and universities, and collegiate athletics.
Navigant Implements Oracle’s PeopleSoft Integration Tool
Navigart Consulting, an independent consulting firm specializing companies undergoing substantial regulatory or business-model change, has implemented Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.1. With 2,500 employees across its global offices, Navigant needed a single industry-specific technology platform that could integrate financial and HR information to increase operational efficiencies and support its continued growth. “Our business is based on
Waterstone Human Capital Adds Former DHR Recruiter
Waterstone Human Capital, an executive search and professional recruitment firm, has added Alan Small to the firm as managing director. Mr. Small has been conducting executive search for the past 20 years at the CEO and senior management level in a variety of functional areas, including finance, marketing, lending services, human resources and information technology,
Coleman Lew Signs Agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has been selected by Premier Purchasing Partners LP, the group purchasing unit of Premier Healthcare Alliance. Under terms of the three-year agreement, Premier members will have the option of using Coleman Lew & Associates' resources at specially negotiated prices for executive search services. “Our firm's 30-year track record
RiseSmart Raises $3 Million in Funding
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions, has completed $3 million in equity financing to continue its expansion into new markets and further the development of its technology platform for the matching of jobs and job candidates. The talent management startup has raised an aggregate of $11.85 million from Norwest
Simply Hired Creates Job Site for Russia
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has announced a new localized site for Russia (www.SimplyHired.ru). With more than 195,000 local job listings, Simply Hired's expanded international presence into the world's largest country will directly benefit job seekers and bring a wealth of opportunity to local recruiters, employers and web publishers.
European Online Job Opportunities Expand
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a 22 percent increase in online job opportunities compared to year-earlier levels. Transport, post and logistics and production, manufacturing, maintenance and repair exhibited the most robust annual
Clarey/Napier International Finds CFO for BG Americas
Houston-based Clarey/Napier International has placed Chris Micklas as chief financial officer and regional finance director of BG Americas, a player in the global energy and natural gas business. Mr. Micklas previously served as CFO of a private equity-backed global manufacturing firm, along with senior roles in Shell Oil and GE. Founded in 1998, Clarey/Napier International
Trilogy Search Places Global Sales VP at Integware
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has recruited Robert E. Knauer as global vice president of sales for Integware, Inc. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Mr. Knauer previously held several executive-level general management and business development positions including client solutions executive at IBM, regional vice president for GE
MBA Focus Forms Partnership with Alumwire
MBA Focus, the leader in top MBA recruiting management systems, and Alumwire, a provider of interactive talent community solutions, have announced their technology partnership. MBA Focus will add Alumwire's real-time video interviewing technology to its recruiting management systems and Alumwire will strengthen its professional network services by expanding its talent network reach. Alumwire and MBA
Hays Japan Launches Supply Chain Business
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has launched its supply chain specialist business unit, to cover placement services relating to supply chain and logistics and procurement. This marks Hays' tenth specialized business unit in Japan. The launch responds to increased demand for qualified supply chain specialists among local employers, with a particular focus on
TheRightThing Closes Out Strong 2010
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has closed out 2010 with a 30 percent rise in revenues. The company secured over 20 new deals over the course of the year in the biotechnology, business services, communications, finance, insurance, manufacturing, marketing, pharmaceutical, retail and technology industries. “In the aftermath of the recession, many HR
AIMS International Adds Senior Consultant in Germany
AIMS International has added Tibor Reischitz as a senior consultant in Neuss, Germany. Mr. Reischitz will focus on interim management and in the fields of machinery and equipment manufacturing and IT. An industrial engineer, Mr. Reischitz worked for 10 years in the consulting industry. He was previously head of management solutions at Prolimity Capital Partners.
Witt/Kieffer Hires Healthcare Recruiter
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has named Chris Wierz as an executive search consultant. Ms. Wierz will focus her efforts on identifying IT leaders on behalf of hospitals and integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, managed care companies, physician organizations, healthcare associations, vendors, consulting firms and universities. She has particular expertise in strategic and business planning,
Cook Associates Finds Chief for MaySteel
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Monte Roach as president and chief executive officer of Maysteel, a manufacturer of custom precision sheet metal enclosures, assemblies, and components. Mr. Roach previously served as president, Americas electrical for Actuant, a $1.3 billion diversified industrial company. Founded in 1961, Cook Associates, Inc. is a retained executive search
Epicor Acquires Spectrum Human Resources Systems
Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and Global 1000 companies, has acquired Denver-based SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation for approximately $16 million in cash, subject to certain closing adjustments. With approximately 100 employees, over 430 direct customers and projected full-year 2010 revenues of approximately $14 million, Spectrum’s Web-based
Buck Consultants Adds Former Towers Watson Consultant
Buck Consultants, a Xerox company and provider of human resource and benefits consulting, has added Sheryl L. Grey as a principal in the firm’s Tampa office. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Ms. Grey joins Buck from Towers Watson, where she led the Florida healthcare practice and served as client relationship manager for
Accreate Expands Dublin Office
Accreate Executive Search & Interim, part of Irish-based Premier Group, has Jeannette Naughton, Killian O’Sullivan and David Burke as associates in the firm’s Dublin office. Ms. Naughton previously worked at Spengler Fox where she helped establish its executive search business in Ireland. She was formerly with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Executive Search team. Mr. O’Sullivan, who joins Accreate’s
IIC Partners Adds Member Firm in Germany
IIC Partners has added Frankfurt-based ingeniam as its newest member firm. ingeniam is an owner-driven, independent executive search & human capital consulting boutique searching for executives within the banking and the knowledge-based industries. The firm was established in 2002 by partners Norbert Abraham and Norbert Theimer. “We had been actively seeking to identify the leading
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CEO for Girl Scouts
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Girl Scouts of the USA to find its next chief executive officer. Current CEO Kathy Cloninger has announced her retirement and plans to transition from her position in November of 2011. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership
EverJoy Consulting Launches Executive Search Division
Everjoy Consulting has launched an executive search and selection division, Everjoy Executive Search Pty Ltd, which will service the Asia-Pacific region. The new division will service all senior level roles with an initial focus on the ICT and professional services markets. Michael Gardner will take on the role of managing director of Everjoy Executive Search.
StepStone Selected by Automated Systems
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Automated Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. has selected StepStone Solutions Talent Management to upgrade its HR and performance management functions. The solution was deployed over a 3 month period for 1500 staff located across the Asia-Pacific region. Automated Systems is a provider of IT
Kienbaum Executive Consultants Opens in Bucharest; Adds Former Stanton Chase COO
German executive search firm Kienbaum Executive Consultants International has announced a new office in Bucharest, Romania and named Loreda Dragomir as country manager. The new location will concentrate on hiring top management and C-level executives in functions such as finance, controlling, production, operations, logistics, IT, marketing, sales and HR. Ms. Dragomir was previously served as
VMA Group Expands Team
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has added Joanne Watkins and Lindsay Wienand to its external communications practice. Interim roles within the external communications practice will now be handled by Lucinda Moores who comes with strong recruitment experience developed over seven years with Hays. With a 20 year career in travel and leisure communications, Ms. Watkins
DHR Places Chief Marketing Officer at Ulta Salons, Cosmetics & Fragrance
DHR International has recruited Kimberley Grayson as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Ulta Salons, Cosmetics & Fragrance. Marcey Rubin Stamas, managing director retail/consumer and Frank Spencer, managing director and retail practice group leader, led the search for DHR. “Kimberley’s tremendous passion for product and brand, and her success in fashion branding and
