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Greenwood Asher & Associates Seeking Provost for West Virginia University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates is currently conducting a search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs for West Virginia University (WVU). Julie Holley and Julie Schrodt are leading the assignment for the search firm. Under the leadership of its new president Michael Benson, the university seeks an inspirational academic
The Talent Studios Introduces Determined People, an Agentic AI-Enabled Technology Platform
The Talent Studios has launched Determined People, an agentic, AI-powered cognitive engine. “As an executive search firm, over the last 36 months we’ve seen AI-enabled recruitment tools pitched to us by technology startups that are being led by engineers and entrepreneurs first and foremost,” said Jeremy Cohen, co-founder and CEO of The Talent Studios. “They have
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.
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
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?
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
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
Kelly to Acquire Motion Recruitment Partners
Global specialty talent solutions provider Kelly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (MRP), from Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT. Under the terms of the agreement, Kelly will acquire MRP for $425 million in cash to be paid at close, with additional earnout potential
Signium Expands in Peru
Signium International has added TASA Worldwide Peru as its newest member firm. TASA is led by Adolfo Gonzales, managing partner, and began operations in 1996. As a boutique firm specializing in executive search, the firm provides advice and recruitment solutions for executive positions including presidents, directors, general manager, functional managers and any key positions within
IIC Partners Announces New Board
IIC Partners has announced the election of five new board members at its annual global meeting held in Brussels. The partnership, which has 53 offices with 43 member firms across 37 countries, has added Jeff Harris of Harris Associates, who becomes vice chair – Americas. Additional board members include: Myriam Walgraef of Brussels-based Hoffman &
Academic Search Fills Post at University of Auckland
Academic Search International (ASI) has placed Dr. Andrew Stockley as dean of law at The University of Auckland. Dr. Stockley will take up the post next February, succeeding professor Paul Rishworth who has been dean since 2005. ASI conducts highly focused and effective international searches to locate and attract professors, heads of departments/schools, deans and
Dice Posts 23 Percent Revenue Jump; EFinancial Careers Up
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $34.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 23 percent from $26.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2009. Strong recruitment activity and the ongoing shift of recruitment spend to specialty career sites are the primary
CA Technologies Selects Allegis as Its Talent Acquisition Partner in EMEA
CA Technologies has appointed Allegis RPO as its new talent acquisition partner for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Allegis RPO will provide recruitment services for CA Technologies in 31 countries throughout the region, helping CA Technologies to further identify, attract and hire talent and ensure close alignment with its business strategy. Allegis RPO
TriNet Opens Offices in Austin, Raleigh and San Diego
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has opened new offices in San Diego, Raleigh and Austin. The company now has offices in 28 cities across the U.S. “TriNet will continue to support small business in regions where innovation and entrepreneurialism thrive,” said Mike Triantos, TriNet’s chief client officer.
Heidrick Posts Revenue Gains; Europe Stays Weak
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $126.1 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 21.6 percent from $103.5 million a year ago. Net revenue increased 30.7 percent in the Americas, declined 11.6 percent in Europe (approximately five percent on a constant currency basis),
Premier Executive Search Places HR Execs at Revere Copper
Premier Executive Search, the executive search division of The Premier Partners, has completed the placement of two key human resources executives for Revere Copper. Timothy Rosbrook was recruited as its vice president of human resources and Eugene Gianforti has been placed as the director of employee relations for Copper Products. “We continue to experience double
ResumeBucket Releases New Services for HR Execs
ResumeBucket.com, a free online employment service, has created a new suite of premium services for employers to find top tier job candidates. Incorporating advanced search tools, bookmarking capabilities and embeddable job widgets, these new features enhance the resources available to HR managers and recruiters. Building on the existing free tools, the new services give companies
Diversified Human Resources Merges with Terra Firma
Diversified Human Resources has merged with Terra Firma, a professional employer organization in Denver. The move expands Diversified Human Resources’ operations in Colorado while providing Terra Firma clients access to a broad portfolio of insurance benefits, an online service platform and an expanded employment law expertise. "Terra Firma has a well-earned reputation for providing quality,
DHR International Adds EVP in Denver
DHR International has appointed Debra Young as executive vice president in the firm’s Denver office. Ms. Young conducts searches for the consumer goods, utilities, energy and retail industries. Prior to joining DHR, she was a managing partner at boutique firm Edwards Executive Search. Ms. Young has managed and conducted assignments to recruit senior-level executives in
Online Job Demand Rises in October
Online advertised vacancies rose 113,700 in October to 4,409,800, following an increase of 59,900 in September, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's supply/demand rate stood at 3.44 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in September (the last available unemployment data), a figure that is down from a peak of 4.73
Odgers Berndtson to Lead COO Search for Spotify
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been chosen to find the next chief operating officer of Spotify as the company prepares for the launch of its U.S. operations. Spotify is a music streaming service offering unlimited streaming of selected music from a range of major and independent record labels. Odgers Berndtson provides executive search
SFN Group 26 Percent Revenue Rise
Recruiting giant SFN Group, formerly known as Spherion Corporation,/(NYSE:SFN) posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $527 million, a 26 percent increase from revenues of $527 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $6.0 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with $0.5 million, or $0.01
OneWire Creates Candidate Sourcing Tool
OneWire has launched MatchBook, a candidate sourcing tool designed to accelerate precise career connections and increase employers' sourcing and hiring efficiency. MatchBook enables employers to select targeted criteria through the use of guided search filters and structured keyword search. “We implemented MatchBook to directly address the challenges that hiring managers encounter when sourcing candidates,” said
Kinsey Allen Adds Recruiter in Asia
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has added Marc Karim Baloch as head of fixed income for the firm’s Asian operations. With over 10 years recruitment experience, Mr. Baloch previously served as director at Akamai Financial Markets and prior to that was a senior consultant with Michael Page. “The banking and asset management job
K. Fehling & Associates Opens Office in San Francisco
Executive search firm K. Fehling & Associates (KFA) has opened a new office in San Francisco and named Lori Christiansen as biotech practice leader and Mary Letteriias as a senior associate. From 1999 until 2009, Ms. Christiansen served as vice president of a San Francisco-based search firm BioQuest, LLC. She has recruited numerous VP and
Parker Executive Search to Lead Search for University of Minnesota Football Coach
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by the University of Minnesota to head its search for a new football coach. In the past year, Parker Executive Search has also helped to select Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly, Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery and NCAA president Mark Emmert. Parker Executive Search is a
StepStone Selected by Grupo Azucarero Mexico
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Grupo Azucarero Mexico (GAM) will begin the implementation of its integrated StepStone Solutions Talent Management system. Grupo Azucarero Mexico is a major industrial food company dedicated to the production and commercialization of sugar cane and its derivatives. StepStone Solutions' platform will support GAM
Taleo Records 16 Percent Revenue Increase
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $58.7 million, a 16 percent increase from $50.7 million during the same period a year ago. The company posted a net gain of $1.6 million, or four cents per share, versus a loss of $1 million, last year. During
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant in Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Eva Alberte as senior consultant in Latvia. Ms Alberte will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in the financial services sector. She has more than 10 years of management experience in human resources having previously worked as HR director for
Stephen James Associates Expands Executive Banking and Financial Services Group
Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division Allegis Group, has appointed Natalie Pacifico to its executive banking and financial services group. Ms. Pacifico will focus on the Greater Philadelphia area and will be responsible for performing executive search in banking and financial services at the mid to senior executive level for the firm's banking practice. Ms.
The Buffkin Group to Lead CEO Search for HIP TN
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been chosen by The Health Information Partnership for Tennessee (HIP TN) to lead its search for a chief executive officer. HIP TN is a Tennessee not-for-profit organization that works to improve access to health information through a statewide collaborative process by providing services and infrastructure for the secure
Denver, Seattle, & Phoenix Show Greatest Increase in Per Capita Hiring
The October CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, currently stands at 99.5, a gain of 31.7 points since October 2009. Managerial recruitment activity also stabilized this month, falling just 0.1 points. Denver led the way with the greatest growth in hiring this month (+18 percent), followed by Seattle (+14 percent), and Phoenix
CDI and Management Recruiters International Post Revenue Gains
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $249.4 million, an increase of 11.5 percent from revenues of $223.7 million a year ago. For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, net earnings were $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, versus a loss of $12.2 million, or $0.64 per diluted
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant In Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Daiga Trumpe as regional consultant in Latvia. In her new role, Ms. Trumpe will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization focusing on clients in the technology sector in the Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe.
Diversified Search Adds to Sports Media and Entertainment Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Dr. Harvey W. Schiller as vice chairman and president of the firm’s sports media and entertainment practice. Dr. Schiller was most chairman and CEO of GlobalOptions Group, a risk management and business solutions company. His diverse leadership positions have included chairman of Assante U.S., a provider of financial
Korn Ferry Names Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
Korn/Ferry International has announced that Katie Lahey is joining the firm as managing director, Australia and New Zealand. Ms. Lahey has a distinguished career in Australian business and public policy, most recently serving as chief executive of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) for almost a decade. The BCA is an association of chief executives
Alexander Mann Selected by SanTander
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm, has been selected by Santander to provide a full RPO solution. The Alexander Mann Solutions team will be tasked with handling all of Santander’s professional and specialist recruitment requirements as well as contact center hiring in the U.K. together with the global banking hiring.
CareerBuilder and eQuest Form Partnership
CareerBuilder and eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, have teamed up to offer a new free distribution option for job postings. CareerBuilder customers who use eQuest are now able to post to CareerBuilder sites in 17 countries with no additional transaction charge. “The agreement between CareerBuilder and eQuest comes at
The Judge Group Expands Atlanta Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Elizabeth S. Lyons as its new director of technical staffing in Atlanta. Ms. Lyons has 11 years of IT Sales experience and she has opened and managed branches in Atlanta for two previous IT staffing companies. She brings with her relationships from a number of Fortune
