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Eastward Partners Expands Search Team
New York-based Eastward Partners has expanded with the additions of Jessica Ern as a director and Kristi Kamesch as an associate. “With nearly a decade of recruiting experience, Jessica brings exceptional leadership, expertise, and a passion for building world-class professional services teams,” Eastward Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “We’re confident she’ll play a pivotal role in driving our
EMA Partners Adds New Member Firm in Athens
EMA Partners, a global partnership of executive search professionals, has opened a new office in Athens, Greece with the addition of CS Compass Executive Consultants into its global network. The integration marks the launch of EMA Partners’ new office in Athens, Greece, led by Spyros Christodoulatos, who joins as managing partner. “With over 30 countries and over 35
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.
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
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?
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Allen Austin Launches Evidence-Based Leadership Assessment VantagePoint
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin launch of VantagePoint, an evidence-based leadership assessment that helps organizations identify and develop high-potential leaders with greater clarity and confidence. VantagePoint is grounded in three decades of leadership advisory work and original research by Allen Austin chairman and CEO Rob Andrews. Over two years, Mr. Andrews interviewed more than 100 CEOs,
The CHRO’s New Mandate
Across industries, the organizational design structure has shifted from a traditional pyramid to an hourglass model. This is not a recent development, explained Slayton Search Partners’ John Doyle in a recent report. “Organizational efficiencies, increased technology and the first wave of Baby Boomer retirements began this transition nearly two decades ago,” he said. “Experienced leaders have been retiring. Internal pipelines have
AGB Search Recruits 11th President for Lewis University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has helped to recruit Christopher Sindt as the 11th president of Lewis University. The Lewis University board of trustees recently announced that president David Livingston, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year. Melissa K. Trotta, Matthew J. Kilcoyne, and John Cech led the assignment. “After
Kincannon & Reed Assists CCI Prime with CFO Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Jamie Broad as CFO of CCI Prime, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. “Jamie’s ability to connect financial insights to operational realities makes her an exceptional
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Using a Recruiting Firm to Improve Your Hiring Process
With the ongoing talent shortage, organizations of all kinds are facing increasing challenges in finding the right talent. This puts a lot of pressure on the HR team, especially in smaller companies, who not only have to bring in the right skills but also ensure that employees are happy and willing to stay, according to
McDermott & Bull Fills CFO Post for Pacific Capital
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Mark K. Olson as chief financial officer of Pacific Capital Bancorp and Pacific Capital Bank, N.A. This search was completed by Fleming Jones and Rod McDermott, managing director of McDermott & Bull. Most recently, Mr. Olson served as vice president and finance director at Goldman Sachs Bank, USA.
Salary.com Partners with IPSwitch
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has selected Ipswitch File Transfer's MOVEit suite of managed file transfer solutions to help the company monitor, manage and safeguard its clients' and partners' business information. “It's an imperative that our file transfer services maintain our rigorous requirements for keeping our clients' critical
Korn Ferry Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY)posted revenues of $175.1 million for the first quarter fiscal 2011, an increase of 50 percent from revenues of $116.8 million a year ago. Fee revenue improved globally due to an increase in revenue from all segments of the firm’s business driven primarily by a 43 percent increase in the number of executive recruitment
Diversified Search Receives GSA Federal Contract
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has been awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract by the U.S. General Services Administration. GSA Schedules are also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedules, and these designations establish long-term contracts with qualified firms which provide federal agencies worldwide with goods and services. GSA Schedules
Amrop Battalia Winston to Lead Search for New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
AESC member Amrop Battalia Winston has been selected to conduct a search for the next president and chief executive of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Longtime CEO Joan Verplanck recently announced her resignation. The firm aims to fill the position by the end of the year. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a
U.S. Employers to Bolster Staff During Q4
U.S. employers anticipate a slight gain in employment levels for Q4 2010, the fourth successive quarter of modest to favorable hiring plans, according to the global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released by Manpower Inc. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed, 15 percent anticipate an increase in staff levels in their forth quarter hiring
Kenexa Partners with Harvard Business
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced that Harvard Business Publishing’s Corporate Learning programs will be included in Kenexa’s Leadership Development solutions. Harvard Business Publishing creates learning experiences that develop leaders who can think on their feet and make smart decisions at crucial moments. The publication provides e-learning, virtual
Heidrick & Struggles Partners with Beyond Sport
Following the recent launch of its new global sport leadership advisory group, Heidrick & Struggles Internationalhas formed a partnership with global sport and development initiative Beyond Sport. Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world. The collaboration will be on
Bernard Hodes and Roosevelt Thomas Join Forces
Bernard Hodes Group, a provider of integrated talent solutions, has entered into a partnership with Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training (RTCT), a consulting and training firm specializing in strategic diversity management. “Our relationship with Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training allows us to provide a highly respected and deeply knowledgeable resource to our clients. We are
Korn Ferry Names Tony Vardy U.K. Technology Head
Tony Vardy, U.K. and London office managing director for Korn/Ferry|Whitehead Mann, has been appointed to lead the firm's U.K. technology practice. Mr. Vardy worked closely with leading global technology companies in his past career, including a stint as a leader and founding member of the technology, communications & media practice in Europe for rival headhunter
Monster Employment Index Records Growth
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, has recorded its seventh consecutive month of positive, year-over-year growth rate at 12 percent. The annual growth rate eased from July possibly due to moderation in underlying job
Witt/Kieffer Adds to Houston Office
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has hired Scott Sette as a consultant in its Houston office. Mr. Sette will help identify senior leaders for prominent national hospitals and health systems, physician group practices, integrated delivery systems and academic medical centers. Prior to joining Witt/Kieffer, he was president of Kensington Group, a national boutique search firm specializing
Caldwell Partners Expands in New York and Vancouver
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added two new partners in the firm's New York City and Vancouver offices. Jerry McGrath joins the New York City office as a partner and member of the human resources and financial services practices and Angelica Mirza has been added to the Vancouver office as a
Leadership Index Shows Declining Confidence in Leaders
The Korn/Ferry Institute’s Confidence in Leadership Index reveals a significant decline in the trust and confidence executives have for corporate leadership, as well as their leadership direction. Gauging perceptions of global leaders over the last five quarters, the survey shows that the recovery of confidence stalled during Q2, from a surge to all-time highs in
eQuest Opens Free Delivery Channel to Asia-Pacific Career Network
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has announced that through a special arrangement with JobsDB, it will open up a free job delivery gateway in Asia-Pacific. JobsDB has network coverage, spanning Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The arrangement also includes special
MBA Focus Names CEO
MBA Focus, a provider of MBA talent recruiting software, has appointed Jack Gainer as chief executive officer. Mr. Gainer brings nearly two decades of senior management experience, in both start-up and existing businesses, to MBA Focus. Previously, he was president and CEO of O-Cedar Brands, Inc., a key member of the senior management team that
Witt/Kieffer Adds To Houston Office
Diane Tanking has joined executive search firm Witt/Kieffer in its Houston office. Prior to joining Witt/Kieffer, Ms. Tanking was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston where she helped clients navigate large-scale transformation and create high-performance teams. She also is a former partner at V4 Consulting and at Ernst & Young LLP, both in Houston. “Diane’s
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Principal in Japan
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has expanded its life sciences practice in Japan with the addition of Katsuro Kuroda as a principal. Mr. Kuroda will be responsible for working with medical device and pharmaceutical clients. He joins Heidrick from Takeda Pharmaceuticals with a career that spanned 20 years in Japan, Germany, the U.K.,
Companies Struggling to Retain Quality Talent
Sixty-five percent of companies globally and more than one-half (52 percent) of U.S. companies reported problems attracting critical-skill employees, according to The Towers Watson Global Talent Management and Rewards Survey. The study, which polled 1,176 companies worldwide, also found that 61 percent of companies globally, and 45 percent of U.S. companies, reported similar difficulty attracting
FiveTen Group Expands into Middle East
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has launched its HR recruitment arm Ortus with the opening of a new office in Dubai. The company also named Mark Baxter as regional director to lead operations in the Middle East. With 13 years of management experience, Mr. Baxter recently worked at Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) before its
Andcor Completes Search for Haemonetics
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Shanthi Ramakrishnan as vice president of product development and commercialization for Haemonetics Corporation, a global leader in blood processing technology. Ms. Ramakrishnan was most recently program manager at medical technology company Medtronic. Founded in 1969, Andcor Companies is a provider of professional and executive level search services for emerging growth
Hewitt Associates Acquires EnnisKnupp
Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, has acquired EnnisKnupp, a provider of investment advisory services to large institutional investors. As a combined entity, Hewitt EnnisKnupp now becomes one of the largest providers of investment consulting services, with $3 trillion in assets under advisement globally. Financial terms of the agreement were
Most Workers Believe Less Jobs are Available
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, revealed that slightly more workers believe the economy is getting weaker, although the percentage indicating that more jobs are available increased. Twenty-one
Nosal Partners Recruits Chief Security Post at Juniper
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Leslie K. Lambert as chief information security officer at Juniper Networks, Inc. Ms. Lambert was previously vice president of information technology and chief information security officer at Sun Microsystems, Inc. The search was conducted by Robert G. Fong, managing partner for the global advanced technology practice at Nosal
Taleo Purchases Learn.com for $125 Million
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire strategic partner Learn.com, Inc. for approximately $125 million in cash. Learn.com is a leading next generation provider of SaaS learning management solutions, a market estimated to be $1 billion in 2011 according to Bersin & Associates. Learn.com's solutions are
Stepstone’s MrTedTalentLink Selected by McKee Foods
MrTedTalentLink has been selected by McKee Foods Corporation, a privately held, family-run company, with more than 6,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. “We're delighted to add a prestigious brand like McKee Foods to our global client list of over 1,600 customers,” said StepStone Solutions CEO, Matthew Parker. StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human
SearchPath Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
SearchPath International, Inc., the subsidiary company of human capital solutions provider SearchPath HCS, Inc., recorded a 21 percent increase in revenue generated by search and recruiting services for the first eight months of 2010. “The last couple of years have been very difficult for the industry, which is usually one of the first impacted by
Kenexa to Acquire Salary.com
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has entered into an agreement to acquire Salary.com, Inc. in an all cash tender offer and merger for $4.07 per share, or approximately $80 million. Kenexa expects to complete the cash tender offer and close the transaction during the fourth quarter of 2010. Salary.com
Morgan Samuels Finds New CEO for Investigative News Network
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has recruited Kevin L. J. Davis as chief executive officer at Investigative News Network. Mr. Davis had most recently been the chief operating officer at The Wrap News, Incorporated. Investigative News Network seeks to connect and network journalism entities at all levels to foster the “highest quality investigative
Execu|Search Group Creates Legal Support Division
The Execu|Search Group has announced the addition of its legal support division. Spencer Smolinsky, a director at the firm, will be overseeing the new division which will service law firms and corporations throughout New York City and the Tri-State area. The legal support division will provide full-time, temporary/consulting, and temporary-to-full-time placement services for a variety
Beyond.com Joins the Network, Replacing HotJobs
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has been selected by The Network, an online provider of recruitment solutions, to be its exclusive provider of recruitment services in the U.S. market for their multinational clients, replacing Yahoo! HotJobs. The Network is used by more than 1,000 customers with access to a pool of 100
