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Hudson Global and Star Equity Holdings Join Forces
Star Equity Holdings (Star) and Hudson Global, a global total talent solutions provider operating under the brand name Hudson RPO, have inked a definitive merger agreement. Pursuant to the merger, Star will merge with and into a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudson to form “NewCo”. “We are pleased to announce the signing of this merger
Newland Associates Recruits CEO for Hope & Help
Lake Mary, FL-based executive search firm Newland Associates has assisted with the recruitment of Thresa Giles as the new CEO of Hope & Help in Winter Park, FL. Vanessa Abreu, director of recruiting, led the assignment. “We’re honored to share these kind words from Thresa Giles, CEO of Hope & Help, about her experience working with
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.
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
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?
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
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
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
The Imperative of Women in Private Equity
As with many sectors, the urgency of diversity and gender equality is taking center stage in the world of private equity (PE). But why is having diversity in leadership roles, particularly women, so vital in private equity and PE organizations’ portfolio companies? The answer lies not just in numbers – although the metrics do speak
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
July Monster Employment Index Grows 21 Percent
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, remained at 21 percent (24-point increase) with the degree of July's seasonal slowdown matching the historical July average seen in the Index, suggesting some stability in underlying job
Hudson Highland Group Posts 12 Percent Revenue Increase
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $195 million, a increase of 12.1 percent from $173.8 million a year ago. The company posted a profit of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, for the
IIC Partners Adds Buenos Aires-Based ProLaurum
IIC Partners has added Buenos Aires-based search firm Prolaurum to its global network. “Prolaurum’s vision is that of a ‘one firm’ regional culture, aligning Americas’ diversity through our values, maintaining a successful balance of real partnership among offices and partners, to best serve our clients and truly become their strategic partners in recruiting, developing and
Former Yahoo! HR Officer Joins Manpower Board
Recruiting giant Manpower Inc. has announced the appointment of Libby Sartain, former chief human resources officer of Yahoo! Inc. and Southwest Airlines, to its board of directors. “Libby's distinguished 30-year career in human resources will be a great asset to our company as we continue to strengthen our position as a multi-faceted provider of HR
Allen Austin Adds Partner in Houston Office
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has added Timothy A. Davis as a partner in its Houston headquarters offices. Mr. Davis has an extensive background of leadership positions and management experience in a broad range of industries. He will focus on working with clients on C-suite and director consulting assignments. Mr. Davis has leadership experience with
BCA, Executive Recruiters Finds VP HR for Prudential Real Estate
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Doniel Sutton as vice president of human resources at Prudential Real Estate & Relocation Services. Reporting directly to Jim Mallozzi, CEO, Ms. Sutton will oversee all human capital leadership for the organization. Prior to joining Prudential, Ms. Sutton held numerous senior executive HR positions with Bank of America and Honeywell.
Vangent Announces Release of Job Excelerate Career Toolset
Vangent, Inc., a provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, has released the Job Excelerate Career Toolset, a career assessment, development, and planning tool. “With the Job Excelerate product end users can now gain a competitive advantage in their job search,” said John Correll, vice president of human capital at Vangent. “For career
CTPartners Appoints Head of HR
CTPartners has appointed Debbie Kemp as vice president of human resources. Ms. Kemp will be responsible for streamlining internal recruiting, developing in-house talent, and maintaining a consistent evaluation process for performance reviews and promotions within the firm. She will also have responsibility for leading the office management team in New York. Ms. Kemp has more
Dice Talent Network Launched
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has launched the Dice Talent Network. The new service allows technology professionals and HR recruiters to engage directly, creating one-to-one connections that strengthen the relationship between the employer and prospect. For employers, the service enables companies to efficiently build a network of career-minded technology professionals with interest in their company.
TriNet Extends Services to Mid-Market
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has extended its human capital services with TriNet Midmarket, a new solution designed for companies with more than 100 employees. The company also introduced complete solutions built specifically for the clean-tech, software and banking industries. The solution combines TriNet's platform with tools
Taleo Revenues Jump 15 Percent
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $56.3 million, a 15 percent increase from $49.2 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a loss of $1.4 million, or four cents per share, compared with a loss of $113,000, or break-even on a
Work&Partners to Lead Search fo Pariveda Solutions
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained to recruit a principal for Pariveda Solutions, Inc., a growing IT consulting company that delivers both strategic consulting services and technical solutions. The position will be based in Chicago. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for top management consulting organizations, technology firms and corporations.
680 Partners Completes Search for Footbal Fanatics
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Bob O’Keefe as vice president of business development at Football Fanatics, a sports merchandise company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. O’Keefe had most recently been the senior director at NFL Direct where he launched the NFL Direct group in 2000 and then the NFL e-Commerce Shop. Ross Freeman of
Binder & Partners Adds Senior Consultant
BINDER & Partners, The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) Hungary partner, has added Izabella Rémán as senior consultant. Previously, Ms. Rémán worked for Panasonic Eastern Europe’s head office in Vienna in sales and for a recruitment firm in Budapest as consultant. Her main industry experience as recruiter is in ICT, real estate, consumer goods, manufacturing,
StepStone to Acquire MRted
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire privately-owned e-recruitment software provider MrTed Ltd. Over 100 customers use the MrTedTalentLink product to recruit staff across 100 countries and over 90 percent of MrTed's current revenues come from 'Global 500' businesses, including large Recruitment Process Outsourcers (RPOs). “Looking
Online Job Demand Up in July
Online advertised vacancies rose 139,200 in July to 4,293,300 following a very small increase in June, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.52 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in June (the last available unemployment data) but
SFN Group Records 26 Percent Revenue Gain
Recruiting giant SFN Group, formerly known as Spherion Corporation,/( (NYSE:SFN) posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $514 million, a 26 percent increase from revenues of $409 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income of $2.9 million, or five cents a share, compared with earnings of $0.4 million, or
Preston | Reffett Expands into Healthcare & Lifesciences
Preston | Reffett, LLC is expanding into healthcare & life sciences recruiting with plans to add offices in Kansas City and Boston to focus exclusively on this practice. “We believe that we can grow our business in the healthcare space at the same accelerated rate that both our consumer sector and public sector have experienced.
RSR Partners Adds Former Korn Ferry Recruiters
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has named Jason Ward and Mary Ellen Russell as managing directors. Mr. Ward, who will lead the firm's industrial practice, was previously a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International. As a member of the firm’s global industrial practice, he formed and led
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places General Counsel at AECOM Technology
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Nancy Laben as senior vice president and general counsel of AECOM Technology Corporation. The search was led by Peggy-Jean Harari and Maggie Catbagan in MLA’s Los Angeles office. “AECOM was looking for an attorney with substantial general corporate legal experience with a focus on sophisticated transactions,
Monster Taps Motorola President to Lead Sales Team
Online careers site Monster.com has appointed Kathy Paladino to lead its North American sales team. Prior to joining Monster, Ms. Paladino was president of Motorola, Inc.'s Enterprise Mobility division. She also held the position of senior vice president of worldwide sales at Symbol Technologies, Inc. “Kathy knows how to develop sales strategies for market leading
