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The McCormick Group Forms Alliance with Salt
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has formed an alliance with global digital recruitment provider Salt. “For us, this partnership is a key move in accelerating Salt’s growth in the U.S., particularly in tech, digital leadership, and commercial innovation,” said Elliot Dell, CEO at Salt. “The McCormick Group brings a level of
The Power of Peer Groups: Why Every Leader Needs One
Success can be isolating. As entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners, we are expected to have all the answers, make the tough calls, and push forward—even when the weight of leadership feels overwhelming. However, here is the truth: no one succeeds alone, according to a recent article from Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive DE&I Initiatives
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world in ways that were previously unimaginable. From self-driving cars to personalized healthcare, it is changing every aspect of our lives including business, where its integration into operations is arguably the biggest shift since the internet was developed. Understanding the relationship between AI and diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) is
DHR Expands CFO Practice
DHR International has added Donald M. Kilinski as executive vice president and global practice leader of the firm’s chief financial officer practice. Mr. Kilinski will split his time between DHR’s Newark and New York offices. Specializing in senior-level financial officer and other C-level search assignments, Mr. Kilinski brings over 10 years of experience in the
Benchmark Executive Search Finds SVP for ATSC
Benchmark Executive Search has placed John Hassoun as senior vice president of federal programs at ATSC. Mr. Hassoun comes to ATSC from Global Strategies Group, an international risk management services company based in Dubai where he served as CEO. “John Hassoun has a distinguished record of nearly 20 years of corporate experience in leading and
Horton Adds Search Consultant
Horton International has named Liam McDowell as an executive search consultant. Mr. McDowell is a specialist defense search consultant operating at director to board level. He previously served as a senior consultant and sector head – defense, aerospace & security at PSD Group. With offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Horton is a global
SmashFly Technologies Partners with TalentDrive
SmashFly Technologies, a provider of the recruitment marketing platforms, has partnered with TalentDrive, creators of on-demand resume sourcing technology. SmashFly has integrated TalentDrive's TalentFilter technology fully into the SmashFly WildFire Recruitment Marketing Platform and within their Recruitment CRM and Job Ad Distribution components. Directly from the Recruitment CRM, clients will have the ability to actively
TalentHire Raises Funding and New Service
TALENThire has raised additional funding from investment group Value Plus Ventures and launched a contract and temporary labor marketplace solution in Atlanta and the broader southeast. The marketplace allows companies the ability to utilize TALENThire's local staffing firm network to source and manage contractors or temporary labor for projects or workforce augmentation. The new solution
Korn Ferry Names Head of Enterprise Learning Business
Korn/Ferry International has added Susan Varnadoe as head of the firm's enterprise learning business and senior vice president of Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting. Based in both San Francisco and Orlando, Ms. Varnadoe has more than two decades of global experience and is an expert in corporate and online learning. Throughout her career she has
Sanford Rose Fills Finance Post for Haullotte Group
Sanford Rose Associates has placed Lynn A. Yarnell as North America zone controller (CFO) at Haulotte US, Inc. / Bil-Jax, Inc., a subsidiary of Lyon, France-based Haulotte Group. Ms. Yarnell has 20 years experience in financial leadership roles with companies like Aeroquip (Eaton) and Tenneco, Inc. “Today's challenging environment in global construction has created tremendous
Solvate Launches New Talent Agent
Solvate, a New York-based provider of on demand business services, has launched Solvate Talent Engine. The service enables small businesses and startups to search Solvate's proprietary index of uniquely skilled and highly qualified independent professionals and directly connect with talent. Solvate recruits and contracts with top independent professionals and provides their labor on an hourly
Employers Moving More Cautiously on Hiring
Slower hiring by companies, even when they have vacant leadership roles, has dampened executive recruiters' confidence in overall management hiring activity through the end of the year, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). In August, the index revealed that 46 percent of 181 responding executive recruiters are “confident” or “very confident”
Tatum Expands Healthcare Practice
Executive search firm Tatum LLC has expanded its healthcare practice by adding Terry Peltes, Don Hanson and Greg Klotz to its leadership team. Mr. Peltes will act as the managing partner for Tatum's Denver office while helping to grow and strengthen the firm’s healthcare practice. He is a former executive chairman of ALN Medical Management
ITOCHU Selects SuccessFactors to Accelerate Business Results
ITOCHU Corporation, a global Japanese trading organization with 150 overseas bases in 74 countries, has selected SuccessFactors, Inc. to align its talent and provide its executives greater visibility across the global organization. SuccessFactors and ITOCHU's subsidiary, CAPLAN Corporation, a general HR and outsourcing company, have also entered into a reseller agreement, making CAPLAN SuccessFactors' first
National HR Association Launches New Website
The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) has announced the launch of its new website featuring new benefits, services and networking opportunities for its professional members. The association has also created new a membership special providing new members with 15 months of membership for the price of 12. Additional months of free membership can be earned
Cook Associates Opens in LA; Names CFO Practice Head
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has opened a new Los Angeles office and appointed Colleen Hulce as managing director and head of the new CFO practice. With over 25 years of executive search experience, Ms. Hulce has experience recruiting CFO’s as well as their direct reports including VP tax, treasury, planning and analysis, internal audit,
Preston | Reffett to Lead Search for LifePoint Hospitals
The healthcare and life sciences practice of executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has been chosen by LifePoint Hospitals to conduct a national search for a vice president of quality. The recruiting team will be led by managing director, David Whipple. The firm’s co-founder, Gary Preston, stated: “We are pleased to add LifePoint to
Options Group Restructures Banking Practice
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has restructured its banking practice to mimic the sector-based approach of investment banking. The practice will dedicate senior consultants to specific revenue generating areas including FIG, energy, healthcare, TMT, consumer/retail, and general industrials. “The same intensity and industry intelligence that has always driven the growth of
Heidrick & Struggles Leading CEO Search for Freedom Group
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Remington Arms Company and its parent, Freedom Group, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Theodore Torbeck has recently resigned as CEO. David Joys, vice chairman at Heidrick & Struggles, is heading the search. Freedom Group is an innovator,
Lander Launches New HR Service
Lander Associates, the specialist performance management and training consultancy, has launched Lander HR to deliver HR services to the recruitment sector. Paul Marsh, the former HR and corporate services director of Advantage Professional, has joined Lander Associates to head up delivering the services, which will include a mix of HR consultancy, workshops and general advice.
Search Television Network Partners with AccountingJobsToday.com
Job Search Television Network (JSTN) has announced a new partnership with AccountingJobsToday.com, a career resource dedicated to accounting and finance professionals nationwide. The new partnership will feature JSTN's 60-second Job Report videos in a special area of the website. The site attracts over 50,000 unique visitors every month. The videos from JSTN will provide visitors
Interview: IESF Officers Discuss Global Search Conditions
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) is a retained executive search group with 160 offices in 40 countries. Jacob Hoekstra serves as joint president of IESF and Mark Geary is founder and joint vice president of the organization. In 2003, Mr. Hoekstra took over the Italian executive search firm Kilpatrick and immediately affiliated the company
CTPartners Expands Financial Services Practice
CTPartners has added Jeremy Robertson to its global financial services practice in London. Mr. Robertson will specialize in serving hedge funds, with a logical product cross-over on the sell-side for equities – both cash and derivatives. He joins CTPartners from global hedge fund boutique Rice & Dore. While there, Mr. Robertson relocated to New York
Antal International Joins APSCO
Antal International has joined the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). APSCo’s mission is to ensure that its members offer the highest possible standards of trading practice and to promote excellence throughout the professional staffing industry. Antal International is a global executive recruitment organization with over 74 offices in 31 countries. “We’re delighted to welcome
Lonergan Partners Recruits VP to Alpha Technologies
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Pankaj Bhatt as vice president of engineering at Alpha Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Bhatt previously served as vice president of engineering at Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. Alpha Technologies, a member of the Alpha Group, provides world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and
McDermott & Bull Fills CFO Post for Pacific Capital
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Mark K. Olson as chief financial officer of Pacific Capital Bancorp and Pacific Capital Bank, N.A. This search was completed by Fleming Jones and Rod McDermott, managing director of McDermott & Bull. Most recently, Mr. Olson served as vice president and finance director at Goldman Sachs Bank, USA.
Salary.com Partners with IPSwitch
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has selected Ipswitch File Transfer's MOVEit suite of managed file transfer solutions to help the company monitor, manage and safeguard its clients' and partners' business information. “It's an imperative that our file transfer services maintain our rigorous requirements for keeping our clients' critical
Korn Ferry Posts 50 Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY)posted revenues of $175.1 million for the first quarter fiscal 2011, an increase of 50 percent from revenues of $116.8 million a year ago. Fee revenue improved globally due to an increase in revenue from all segments of the firm’s business driven primarily by a 43 percent increase in the number of executive recruitment
Diversified Search Receives GSA Federal Contract
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has been awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract by the U.S. General Services Administration. GSA Schedules are also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedules, and these designations establish long-term contracts with qualified firms which provide federal agencies worldwide with goods and services. GSA Schedules
Amrop Battalia Winston to Lead Search for New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
AESC member Amrop Battalia Winston has been selected to conduct a search for the next president and chief executive of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Longtime CEO Joan Verplanck recently announced her resignation. The firm aims to fill the position by the end of the year. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a
U.S. Employers to Bolster Staff During Q4
U.S. employers anticipate a slight gain in employment levels for Q4 2010, the fourth successive quarter of modest to favorable hiring plans, according to the global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released by Manpower Inc. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed, 15 percent anticipate an increase in staff levels in their forth quarter hiring
Kenexa Partners with Harvard Business
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced that Harvard Business Publishing’s Corporate Learning programs will be included in Kenexa’s Leadership Development solutions. Harvard Business Publishing creates learning experiences that develop leaders who can think on their feet and make smart decisions at crucial moments. The publication provides e-learning, virtual
Heidrick & Struggles Partners with Beyond Sport
Following the recent launch of its new global sport leadership advisory group, Heidrick & Struggles Internationalhas formed a partnership with global sport and development initiative Beyond Sport. Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world. The collaboration will be on
Bernard Hodes and Roosevelt Thomas Join Forces
Bernard Hodes Group, a provider of integrated talent solutions, has entered into a partnership with Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training (RTCT), a consulting and training firm specializing in strategic diversity management. “Our relationship with Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training allows us to provide a highly respected and deeply knowledgeable resource to our clients. We are
