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Funk Associates at Closing Stages of President Search for Florida International University
Funk Associates is currently at the end stages of recruiting the seventh president for Florida International University (FIU). “Over the past several weeks, the presidential search committee has identified and interviewed candidates interested in becoming FIU’s seventh president,” Carlos A. Duart, chair, FIU presidential search committee; vice chair, FIU board of trustees, wrote in a letter
Krauthamer & Associates Assists AC Transit with CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Salvador Llamas as the new general manager and CEO of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, CA. He succeeds interim general manager Kathleen Kelly. Gregg A. Moser led the assignment. “Each finalist for the GM-CEO position demonstrated strong strategic leadership and vision,” said board president Diane
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Heidrick & Struggles Taps Outsider as CEO; Other Leadership Moves Announced
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles has announced that president and CEO Krishnan Rajagopalan has decided to retire, after more than 23 years with the firm. Following a planned succession process, the board has appointed Thomas L. Monahan to succeed Mr. Rajagopalan as CEO and member of the board, effective March 4. Mr.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Launches Inside Edge Legal
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has launched a new affiliate company focused on legal contract staffing. Inside Edge Legal (IEL) provides attorneys with associate, in-house and partner-level experience for substantive contract work for law firm and corporate in-house legal departments. IEL’s global practice leader is Greg Richter, former director of business operations for
CTParnters Adds Former Heidrick & Struggles Recruiters
CTPartners has added Michael Thompson as partner in its professional services and technology, media and telecom practice and Jeff W. Dodson as a partner based in Chicago. A search executive with more than 15 years experience, Mr. Thompson will focus on building client relationships in both sectors. He joins CTPartners from Heidrick & Struggles where
The London HR Connection Appoints New Board
The London HR Connection (LHRC), a networking group for HR professionals at all levels who work in the London area, has announced that it has appointed a new chair, vice chair and board members. Previously vice chair, the new chair is John Maxted, who is also the founder and CEO of Digby Morgan, an HR
B. E. Smith to Lead CEO Search for Memorial Hospital
Executive search firm B. E. Smith has been selected to search for the next chief executive officer of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, 99-bed, acute-care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare organizations. The firm
Salary.com Records Four Percent Revenue Increase
Salary.com, Inc./(NASDAQ:SLRY), a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has posted first quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $9.7 million, a four percent increase from the prior year. On a GAAP basis, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Salary.com reported a net loss from continuing operations of $5.8 million, or ($0.34)
Human Capital Group Places Chief HR Officer at Vanderbilt
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited Traci Nordberg as associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer for Vanderbilt University. The search was co-led by Steve Hayes, Dan Ryan and Diane Fennig, Ph.D. Vanderbilt employs about 20,000 at its university and medical center. “Vanderbilt is fortunate to have someone of Traci’s caliber
Dice Acquires Rigzone
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has acquired Rigzone, a specialist in the oil and gas industry delivering content, data, advertising and career services. The purchase price consists of initial consideration of $39 million in cash. Additional consideration to a maximum of $16 million in cash is payable upon the achievement of certain operating and financial
Dowd Associates Taps New IR Exec for Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Michael Gallentine as vice president of investor relations for Scripps Network Interactive. Mr. Gallentine is the former Tekelec director of investor relations. A developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel,
Hays Forms Alliance with Institute of Credit Management
Global recruitment company Hays plc has formed a partnership with the Institute of Credit Management to provide members with enhanced recruitment. As corporate partner, Hays Accountancy & Finance will offer members a priority service, which will include information in an annual salary guide, careers advice from expert recruiters and Hays will host exclusive national and
Adecco Posts Revenue Gains of 29 Percent
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has posted second quarter revenues of EUR 4.6 billion, up 29 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Permanent placement revenues amounted to EUR 77 million in Q2 2010, an increase of 70 percent in constant currency (+27 percent organically) and outplacement revenues totaled EUR 60 million, a
Harvey Nash Opens New London Office
Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment and IT outsourcing group, has opened another London office in the heart of the financial district further strengthening the firm's professional technology recruitment position in the financial services sector. The additional office will provide talent to the firm's existing financial services clients located in the City and Canary Wharf
JBK Associates Adds Executive Search Veteran
Executive talent solutions firm JBK Associates has hired Steve Prisco as principal. Mr. Prisco has built deep and diverse industry knowledge spanning more than 15 years in both executive search and management consulting, backed by nearly 20 years of sales and marketing leadership at the SVP level. His specialties include sales and marketing management, training,
AIMS International Retained to Fill CEO Post for Luna Innovations
AIMS International has been selected by Luna Innovations to lead in its search for a new CEO. During the search for a new CEO, Dale Messick, current chief financial officer, will assume the role of interim president and COO. Luna Innovations is focused on sensing and instrumentation, and pharmaceutical nanomedicines. With 350 consultants in 90
Commodity Search Partners Expands New York Office
Commodity Search Partners has added Tom McShane to its New York office. He will focus on developing the firm’s finance, logistics and operations business across the U.S. Mr. McShane was formerly a manager at executive recruiter Michael Page International. “Having worked with Tom in the past I am delighted he has chosen to join CSP
Cook Associates Names Mary Kier as Recruiting CEO
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has appointed Mary Kier to serve as the CEO for the firm’s Executive Search Group. Cook Associates’ former chief, John Kins, will remain with the firm as chairman. In her new role, Ms. Kier will manage the day-to-day operations of the recruiting division. Additionally, she will continue to manage the
McDermott & Bull Places CEO at M2 Renewables
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has recruited Gerhard Forstner as chief executive officer for M2 Renewables (formerly MicroMedia Filtration). The search was co-led by Marty McMahon and Jeff Black. “Combining extensive technical and financial knowledge with domestic and international experience, Gerhard is full of charisma, energy, and a strong sense of leadership. With over 20
ChampionScott Fills VP Post for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Beverly Dabreau as vice president of customer service at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Ms. Dabreau joins HMH from Luxottica where she was vice president of customer experience. Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education leader and the world’s largest publisher of education materials for pre-K–12 schools.
SoftScape Partners with HMP in Germany
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has formed a partnership with FIT Talent Management GmbH to sell, implement and operate complete people management solutions in the German speaking markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This new alliance will further expand Softscape's global footprint and provide joint services to customers focused on change management
Kforce Posts Revenue Rise for Q2
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced second quarter of 2010 revenue of $246.1 million, a increase of 8.9 percent from $226 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned net income of $5.1 million, or 13 cents per share, versus $3.9 million, or 10 cents per share, for
Korn Ferry Hires Asset Management Recruiter
Korn/Ferry International has hired Paul Legvold as a senior client partner and a leader in its global asset management practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office. Mr. Legvold previously was head of the North American asset management practice at Heidrick & Struggles. He specializes in investment and wealth management, hedge funds
Heidrick & Struggles Hires Venture Capital Head
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Jeff Markowitz as managing partner of its global venture capital practice. As head of the specialized venture capital practice, Mr. Markowitz will be responsible for senior-level searches within all areas of venture capital with particular emphasis on the technology sector. He was most recently a
NY-Based Accretive Solutions Names CEO
NY-headquartered consulting and executive search firm Accretive Solutions has named Daniel J. Weinfurter as its new chief executive. During his more than 25 years in the industry, Mr. Weinfurter has founded and built two significant professional services firms, Parson Consulting and Capital H Group. Most recently, he was principal at Chicago Growth Consultants, LLC. “Dan
CareerCast/JobSerf Employment Index Shows Big Gains in Managerial Hiring
The July CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 106.9, a gain of 14.3 over the June Index with managerial recruitment activity rising to its highest level since March 2008. Cities leading the increase in per capita hiring were Pittsburgh (+13 percent) and Cleveland (+11 percent), followed by Cincinnati (+seven percent)
Boyden Grows Miami Office
Boyden has added three managing directors to its Miami team. The firm is trying to boost its capabilities with local clients to serve regionally headquartered organizations focused on Latin America. Steven Bartley, Boyden's managing director in Miami, has been joined Mark Young, Rosa Tejeiro and Manuel Corsino. Their collective experience includes working with multinational consumer,
Broadbean Technology Partners with PCRecruiter
Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology, has partnered with Main Sequence Technologies' applicant tracking system, PCRecruiter. This integration will allow PCRecruiter clients to access Broadbean's job board network and utilize their response tracking technology as well as use Stream and ProfileSweep – Broadbean's active and passive resume
Bentley & Farrell Places CEO at Next Issue Media
Executive search firm Bentley & Farrell has placed Morgan P. Guenther as president and chief executive officer of Next Issue Media. Most recently, Mr. Guenther served as chairman and CEO of AirPlay Networks, a wireless entertainment services company. Next Issue Media is an independent media consortium, founded by the five publishing powerhouses: Conde Nast, Hearst,
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Synthetic Genomics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Jim Flatt as chief technical officer at Synthetic Genomics, Inc. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Dr. Flatt previously served as executive vice president of R&D and Operations for Mascoma Corporation, and was its acting president since August 2009. “Jim's background in biofuels and food science is
Kenexa Posts 14 Percent Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has recorded second quarter revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 14 percent compared to $39.5 million for the Q2 of 2009. Within total revenue, subscription revenue was $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of six percent compared with $34.0
Amrop Grows Global Team
Global executive search firm Amrop has named six new consultants to its global team. Ola Jeppsson has been named as a partner in Stockholm. With previous consulting experience at McKinsey, Mr. Jeppsson has expertise working with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies. He becomes a member of Amrop’s global life sciences practice. Bruno Pastore
DHR Adds to Atlanta Office
DHR International has added Brain Clark as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Clark has been responsible for executive search projects in the automotive, aviation/aerospace, defense, chemicals, plastics, consumer products, technology and general manufacturing industries. Prior to DHR, Mr. Clark was with Harvard Group International for nearly 10 years. He has extensive
3P Consultants Taps New President for Mighy Group
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed R.S. Mani as president of Mighty Group. Mr. Mani’s 38 years experience includes Greaves Cotton, Wendt India and Kodak India wherein his last responsibility was as managing director, India. He most recently served as CEO of Nitesh Estates Mighty Group is a Mumbai based real estate
