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Taurean Opens Doors to Serve PE Sector
In private equity, the investment function looks remarkably similar across firms. But the portfolio-facing value creation function? That varies wildly – from model to model, firm to firm – with equally variable levels of success, durability, and impact. There’s no one right answer, but there are many wrong ones. For years, this didn’t matter much.
RevelOne Places Chief Marketing Officer at Spark Networks
As business becomes more global and complex, and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, the chief marketing officer’s job of planning and coordinating marketing activities has become more challenging, recruiters say. Yet executive search firms are seeing no shortage of assignments for this important C-level position. Greenwood Village, CO-based executive search firm RevelOne recently helped
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.
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
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?
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
PitchBook Calls 2024 A Rebuilding Year for Global M&A
M&A deal activity rose five to 10 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, despite falling short of Q4 2023 totals, according to new data released by PitchBook. Deal multiples have remained stable, meanwhile – “a sign that the valuation reset may be complete, and have room to move higher to catch up with elevated prices of
Signium Re-Elects Ignacio BAO Chairman of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
Cook Associates Fills Positions for American Express
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has placed Iwao Fusillo and Garrick L. Hoadley to senior roles within American Express’ Enterprise Growth Group with specific responsibility for business development and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Fusillo has been with American Express since 1995 and served most recently as vice president of information management for the company’s consumer
Healthcare Recruiters Acquired by ORSA
HealthCare Recruiters International has been acquired by Orsa Associates, Inc. Orsa is a newly formed Texas corporation with majority stockholders Jon Guidi and Deborah Wilson. Mr. Guidi will serve as president and chief executive of HealthCare Recruiters and Ms. Wilson will serve as executive vice president and COO. Mr. Guidi has been with HealthCare Recruiters
SourceRight Solutions Introduces New SupplierEdge Program
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, has introduced SupplierEdge, a new service delivery innovation for managed service program (MSP) clients. The tool is designed to help clients improve the management of their contingent workforce programs by streamlining order processing and supplier management across the entire procurement lifecycle. “Our clients' successes are our
Avature Partners with Monster
Avature, a recruiting CRM solution provider, has partnered with Monster.com to provide real-time posting tools into Avature CRM. These newly available tools will enable Avature customers to seamlessly post their positions and manage applicant data. Avature will also utilize some of Monster's advanced integration components allowing organizations to view available inventory in real-time, without ever
Signium Re-elects Ignacio Bao Chairman Of International Board
Signium International has announced that Ignacio Bao has been re-elected chairman of its international board of directors. Mr. Bao has been re-elected consecutively every year since he was first elected chairman in 2006 at the company’s global conference in Rome. He has more than 21 years of experience within the sectors of consultancy, industry and
AESC Accepts Six New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has announced the acceptance of six executive search firms into membership. Based in Calgary, BluEra is an executive search firm founded in 2008 specializing in renewables, energy, infrastructure and construction, retail, telecommunications & information technology, and everything entrepreneurial. Founded in 1989, Davies Park has offices in Calgary, Edmonton
Boyden Places New CEO at San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Boyden Global Executive Search has placed Neil Giuliano as chief executive officer of San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The search was led by Neil Sims, a managing director is Boyden’s San Francisco office. Mr. Giuliano brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience to the foundation, most recently as president of the Gay & Lesbian
America’s Job Exchange Offers Online Hiring Solution to Veterans
America's Job Exchange (AJE) in partnership with non-profit Hire A Hero (HAH), and several top employers, has launched a 90-day on-line hiring event for veterans that facilitates the posting of jobs in a section designed for the significant numbers of veterans who are facing unemployment upon their return from service. This special program also assists
HRsmart Releases Talent Management Enterprise Version 11.3
Richardson, TX-based HRsmart, a global talent management software company, has announced the release of Talent Management Enterprise Version 11.3. The new version includes several enhancements including user-friendly analytics, social networking and employee development tools. “With over 1300 client implementations in over 30 countries, real-time intelligence gathering and the agility to develop solutions in response to
Job Surge in U.K. Financial Services Sector
The U.K. executive job market experienced a shift this year with the financial services sector nearly doubling its hiring demand, outpacing job growth in all other major industries, according to a study by Experteer.co.uk, a career service. The study recently analyzed the availability of senior-level positions across various industries. Using data from one of the
DHR International Continues Expansion in Australia
DHR International has added John Goumas as executive vice president in its Australian and New Zealand practice, DH International Pty Limited. Mr. Goumas, who will be based in Sydney, will focus on senior level searches in the infrastructure and industrial space, including energy and sustainability. Prior to joining DH International, he was the associate director
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Financial Services Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Todd Taylor as a partner in its financial services practice. Mr. Taylor will be based in New York and will focus primarily on serving clients in the wealth management sector. Most recently, he served as co-founder and managing partner of a startup Hedge Fund of
3P Consultants Completes Search for Petrochemicals Corp.
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Vatsal Asher as vice president of customer experience at Petrochemicals Corporation Limited. A retail marketing specialist, Mr. Asher started his career with DFU publications and has worked in organizations like Gabbana Fashions, S Kumar’s Group, Max New York Life Insurance, Zodiac Clothing, Spencer’s Retail (RPG Group)
SensationalJobs.com Launched
SensationalJobs.com has announced the launch of its online job board dedicated to web professionals. The website, which features custom alerts, RSS feeds and e-mail blasts for web design jobs, has a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and organizations to browse for and post open positions. Job seekers can use the site to conduct a live
HumanConcepts Adds Global Sales Exec
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has appointed Chris Staskus as the company's new vice president of global sales. Mr. Staskus has deep experience with building and managing sales teams for startups to public enterprise software leaders. He was most recently vice president of sales for CrownPeak and has held sales management positions
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Adds Recruiter
Manchester-based legal recruitment firm Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Ltd has added Amy Openshaw to its North West recruitment team. Ms. Openshaw has over six years experience with competitive financial recruitment sector working companies such as Reed and The SF Group. She will be tasked with developing business with new clients in the region in line
MJS Executive Search Completes Search for Applebee’s
MJS Executive Search has recruited Scott Gulbransen as director of social media and digital content for Applebee’s. Mr. Gulbransen most recently served as senior director of global public relations at Sony Online Entertainment. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm with functional specialties in marketing, social media, sales, digital/interactive, PR & corporate
HR.com Introduces Free Industry Metrics and Personalized Company Scorecards
HR.com and OrcaEyes leaders formed an alliance to help organizations overcome challenges with metrics and data in the human capital space. All 194,000 HR.com members will now have access to OrcaEyes’s service SonarVision On Demand, which provides industry metrics and personalized company scorecards. “When we saw OrcaEyes’ SonarVision On Demand product, we knew every HR
HR GO Recruitment Opens in Boston
Recruiting organization HR GO Recruitment Ltd. has opened a new Boston branch which is headed by Judy Dyke and will specialize in temporary, contract and permanent industrial recruitment. HR GO Recruitment plans to open four other new locations by the end of the year. “Following a re-branding program last year, HR GO Recruitment has grown
Ultimate Software Announces Partnerships with Three Organizations
Ultimate Software, a provider of unified human capital management SaaS solutions for global businesses, has announced that Daymar Colleges Group, Crest Industries, and W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp have selected UltiPro Workplace as their foundation for unified human capital management (HCM). “Business leaders prefer UltiPro’s unified HCM because the solution enhances overall productivity and drives
Caldwell Partners Posts Revenue Gains Through Expansion
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2010 fourth quarter revenues of $11.2 million, up 143 percent compared to the prior year. Annual revenue increased 81 percent to $29.2 million, reflecting marked increase in contributions from U.S. operations, which represented 60 percent of fourth quarter and 53 percent of annual revenues. Including
Korn Ferry Expands Leadership/Talent Consulting Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Catherine Sacks as managing principal to its leadership and talent consulting in the firm's New York office. Ms. Sacks has more than 25 years of experience working with senior executives of Fortune 500 companies and privately held firms, to creatively align organization structures, human resource processes, and global employee development initiatives
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Liverpool FC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Liverpool Football Club to find its next CEO who will be replacing Christian Purlow who recently left the position. Spencer Stuart consultant Jonathan Smith, who specializes in sports business, will lead the assignment. Spencer Stuart is an executive search firm with 51 offices in 27 countries.
Senior Leadership Changes at PeopleClick
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced the return of Charles S. Jones as CEO. In this expanded role, Mr. Jones will accelerate and broaden Peopleclick Authoria’s solution blueprint for its global customer base of over 2,400 organizations while continuing to serve as chairman. The company has also added
Provade and Allegis Group Services Form Strategic Partnership
Provade Inc., a provider of vendor management system technology for sourcing and tracking workforce spend, has formed a strategic partnership with Allegis Group Services (AGS), a global provider of workforce management solutions. “Allegis Group Services is a highly regarded provider of managed services within the industry and we view this relationship as an important element
eQuest to Provide Job Posting Management for Graylink’s EMEA Clients
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has been selected by graylink, a leader in the provision of web & mobile recruitment automation solutions, to help its customer’s source candidates worldwide. eQuest provides an extensive delivery network of job boards, social and professional networks, college/alumni, and a multitude of niche career
McDermott & Bull Completes Search Assignment for Obagi Medical
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Greg Skover as senior vice president of research and development for Obagi Medical in Long Beach, CA. Prior to joining Obagi Medical, Mr. Skover gained over 14 years of experience as a manager and research fellow at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products. Obagi Medical is a pharmaceutical company
Egon Zehnder Adds to U.S. Financial Services Practice Group
Global executive search Egon Zehnder International added Patrick O'Brien as a core member of the firm's U.S. financial services practice group. Mr. O'Brien will focus on the insurance sector. Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, he was president of Allstate Roadside Services, USA. "We are very excited to have Patrick join our team," said Alan Hilliker,
EG.1 Opens Abu Dhabi Office
Executive recruiting firm eg.1 has opened its Abu Dhabi office. Leading the practice is Matt Potts, who has experience in recruitment at the senior level within the U.K. construction and development sectors. His client base includes government and semi-government organizations, master developers, international consultancies, main contractors, investment banks, asset management companies and professional services organizations.
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
