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Developing a Strong Employer Brand to Attract Executive Leaders
In today’s highly competitive job market, having a strong employer brand is essential for drawing in and keeping top-tier talent. It boosts an organization’s attractiveness, lowers hiring expenses, and increases both employee retention and satisfaction. A new report from the International Executive Search Federation (IESF) explores building a powerful employer brand to secure high-quality executive talent, supported
Hiring Managers: A Unique Chance to Secure Top Insurance & Wealth Talent
As salary premiums decline, this is the ideal moment to build a stronger, future-ready team. The best talent in insurance and wealth management is more affordable than it has been in years—but not for long, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles.
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
5 Key Steps to Navigating the Generative AI Revolution
The introduction of ChatGPT and subsequent surge in interest around large language models (LLMs) and generative AI has thrust technology conversation into the spotlight for both boards and leaders. While AI adoption to date has varied among organizations, generative AI has brought the barrier of AI adoption to an extraordinarily reachable place, according to a new
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
CDI Corp. Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $219 million, an increase of 1.7 percent from revenues of $215.4 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported net earnings of $2.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, versus $0.1 million in net earnings, or $0.00 per diluted share, in
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 35 Percent Revenue Rise
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $126.1 million, an increase 35.4 percent from $93.1 million in the 2009 second quarter. Net revenue increased 34.6 percent in the Americas, 15.4 percent in Europe, and 69.4 percent in the Asia Pacific region. Net revenue from leadership consulting services increased 32.3
VMA Group Names Head of Financial Services
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has named Libby Trace as head of financial services in its London office. Ms. Trace formerly served as managing director of Price Trace Hawes. She brings 20 years’ recruitment experience to VMA with over 10 years at the board level. She has previously handled search assignments for clients including
HireRight Acquires PowerChex Limited
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has acquired Powerchex Limited, a pre-employment screening firm based in the U.K. “Powerchex’s commitment to service, expertise and innovation is shared by HireRight and the cultures of the two businesses align well in terms of vision, values and strategy,” said Mike Petrullo, HireRight president and CEO.
SourceRight Solutions Adds RPO Manager
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has appointed Darren Simons to serve as vice president and general manager of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In this leadership role, Mr. Simons has direct responsibility for all RPO delivery and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of mid-market and Fortune 500 clients in key industry sectors, including
HireVue Closes $5 Million in Funding
Video interviewing provider HireVue has closed series B financing totaling $5 million. The round was led by new investor, Granite Ventures, with participation from previous investors, including JCP Capital. “The perfect hiring process should be empowering to a company and its candidates rather than feeling like a necessary burden,” said Mark Newman, CEO and co-founder
Preston | Reffett Leading Chief HR Officer Search for Ahold USA
Preston | Reffett, LLC has been retained to conduct a search for a chief human resources officer for Ahold USA, a $20 billion supermarket company on the East Coast. Managing partner, Gary Preston, will lead the search engagement. Preston | Reffett, LLC, is a retained firm with offices in Seattle, Philadelphia, New York City, Buffalo,
AESC Adds Five Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added The Albertini Group, DeZaSearch, Miller Black Associates, TASA Worldwide Peru and Vision Executive Search as its newest member firms. Based in Dallas, The Albertini Group serves the technology, telecommunications, medical device, education, and consumer sectors. Based in Mexico City, DeZaSearch provides executive recruitment services for multinational
Cole, Warren & Long Expands Banking Practice
Executive search firm Cole, Warren & Long, Inc. has announced the expansion of its banking practice to include senior compliance positions. Two former executive vice presidents of MBNA America Bank will be working with the firm in this effort. They are J. Douglas Hazelton, who held a number of senior positions at MBNA America Bank,
Motion HR and Talent Technology Corp. Join Forces
Motion HR, LLC, the global HRIT consulting services company, has formed an alliance with Talent Technology Corporation, a provider of component recruiting technologies for the recruiting/staffing industry and corporate HR departments. The partnership will deliver a subscription recruiting solution powered by Oracle E-Business Suite's iRecruitment software and Talent Technology's resume mirror extraction, search, and job
