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Building a Safer AI Future Through Guardrails and Human Oversight
The swift advancement of AI is opening doors to fresh opportunities for innovation and growth. At the same time, these breakthroughs are giving rise to serious digital safety challenges. From AI-powered scams and realistic deepfakes to generative AI (GenAI) hallucinations, new risks are emerging that traditional quality assurance approaches can no longer effectively address. For
Marovi Launched by Veteran Executive Search Consultants
Founded by a team with more than four decades of executive hiring experience, Marovi has opened its doors in Atlanta. “Our intense commitment to this inadequately served hiring category includes intelligent software, expert services, and the right datasets built specifically for high-stakes executive recruitment,” said Matthew Mooney, co-founder. “It fills a critical gap in executive hiring,
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 Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
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?
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
How to Build Teams with Cultural Depth for Global Success
Cross-cultural remote teams have become a common phenomenon, professionals collaborate from wherever they are all over the world thanks to the power of technology. This has made it possible for the rapid growth in global business. A new report from Signium’s Didier Busard explains that more and more businesses operate in teams crossing time, cultural
Pinstripe Partners with Job Search Television Network
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has partnered with Job Search Television Network (JSTN), a multimedia platform for promoting career opportunities. As part of the recruitment marketing activities that Pinstripe performs, the company will create video job reports and cultural profiles through JSTN and promote them through social networks established
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Financial Services Infrastructure Practice
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Dan Mullin to its New York office as partner in its financial services infrastructure practice. Mr. Mullin will deliver executive search and leadership development services to financial clients in the region as well as globally. Mr. Mullin joins Heidrick & Struggles after 21 years with Accenture,
Human Capital Institute Forms Partnership with HR People & Strategy
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and HR People & Strategy (HRPS), an association for strategic human resources executives, have formed an alliance aimed at providing a wider, more comprehensive range of benefits for their respective members. With this agreement, HCI provides unlimited access to their Executive Membership program to HRPS members. In return, HRPS provides
Cheyenne Group Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Vault.com
Executive search firm The Cheyenne Group has placed Robert Taylor as chief revenue officer of Vault.com. Mr. Taylor will be responsible for all major revenue sources, including recruitment sales, enterprise licensing and e-commerce. He comes to Vault with over 20 years of expertise in the recruitment space, beginning his career as a recruiter and successfully
HumanConcepts Releases OrgPlus 9
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has released organizational charting software, OrgPlus 9. With over 50 new best-practice based templates and reports, the software allows small and medium businesses, departmental managers and organizational design professionals to improve visibility into their organizational structures, save time in producing detailed workforce analysis and develop a deeper
Korn Ferry Expands Real Estate Practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed William P. Kistler as a senior client partner in its U.K. and EMEA real estate search practice. Based in London, Mr. Kistler brings more than 30 years of international real estate experience working with global and entrepreneurial companies. He joins Korn/Ferry from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) where he served as
Harvey Nash Expands Board
Global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash has added Ian Davies to its board as an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Davies is a former audit partner, and has publicly-listed board experience. He is currently deputy chairman of BMT Group Limited, and a member of the Council at the
Isaacson, Miller Completes Search for American Geophysical Union
Isaacson, Miller has placed Christine W. McEntee as executive director of the American Geophysical Union. Ms. McEntee is the former executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American Institute of Architects. Prior to that, she was CEO of the American College of Cardiology and its affiliated Foundation. Founded in 1982, Isaacson, Miller focuses
Dillistone Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has posted an eight percent rise in revenues for the first half of 2010. Overall revenue rose to GBP 1.968m and non-recurring revenues was up 22 percent. Basic earnings per share increased 3.9 percent, while operating profits improved by 10 percent. “Against an unsettled economic
eQuest Selected by Technomedia
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has been selected by Technomedia, a software provider specializing in the development and integration of solutions for managing and training talent. Technomedia services clients in North America and Europe with global operations. “eQuest is pleased it can assist Technomedia’s customers gain access to the
AESC Forms Partnership with Vizibility
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has partnered with Vizibility Inc., developers of the first SearchMe Button for Google. The partnership will allow AESC member search consultants the ability to optimize Google search results for their name or firm name while also learning more about the service and how they can use it while
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Partner in Singapore
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has named Pratap Nambiar as a partner in its Singapore office. Mr. Nambiar, who brings with him over 35 years of experience in the consumer, industrial and professional services industries, will work with Heidricks' leadership consulting practice to deliver an integrated solution combining leadership consulting with executive search
Nosal Partners Recruits CFO for Global Cash Access
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mary Elizabeth Higgins as chief financial officer at Global Cash Access, Inc. Ms. Higgins was previously CFO at Herbst Gaming, Inc., in Las Vegas. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert G. Fong, managing partner for the global advanced technology practice
Auxis Introduces New Finance Recruitment Sector
Auxis, Inc., a South Florida-based management consulting and outsourcing firm, has launched Avalar LLC, providing recruitment and contract staffing for finance, accounting, supply chain and IT professionals. Avalar's recruiting team has over 60 years of combined experience in the staffing and resource management field. “Avalar draws on Auxis' highly experienced CPAs, IT professionals and supply
SumTotal Systems Adds Execs Through SoftScape Acquistion
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent management solutions, has added Richard Watkins as senior vice president of product development and Christopher Faust as vice president of global marketing. Both come to SumTotal from Softscape as a result of the company's recent acquisition. In his role, Mr. Watkins will be responsible for leading the
DHR Adds Managing Director in Tokyo
DHR International has appointed Tomoyuki Watanabe as managing director of the firm’s Tokyo office. Mr. Watanabe has extensive management experience as well as more than 12 years in executive search focused on high-level engagements at two international executive search firms. Mr. Watanabe has conducted senior level searches primarily in industrial, professional services, consumer products &
3P Consultants Places HR Veteran at EICL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Praneet Mehrish as the new senior vice president of English Indian Clays Limited (EICL). Mr. Mehrish has 30 years experience which includes 15 years as head of the human resources function with organizations such as Eicher Goodearth (R&D Centre), Apollo Tyres, Oracle Software, ST Microelectronics &
Newman Group Releases Talent Management Services
The Newman Group, a Futurestep company, has launched its proprietary Integrated Talent Management (ITM) Strategic Assessment service. ITM Strategic Assessment provides a framework to help companies build operational ITM strategies that yield competitive advantages in securing, developing and retaining critical talent. Based on a company's business needs and objectives, the solution applies proven “black box”
Online Job Demand Rises 59,900 in September
Online advertised vacancies rose 59,900 in September to 4,296,100 following a decrease of 57,100 in August, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.51 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in August (the last available unemployment data) but is
WorkForce Management and OrcaEyes Form Partnership
Workforce Management, a business publication for workforce management and HR professionals and OrcaEyes, a provider of workforce analytics software, have partnered to distribute analytics software and publish human capital metric benchmark data and business performance research to workforce leaders and business executives. “Human Capital Management is on the threshold of transformation from cost center to
Boyden Adds to Zurich Office
Boyden has named Armin Meier as a managing director in the firm’s Zurich office. Mr. Meier brings extensive experience as a senior executive in the information technology and travel and transportation sectors. He will be taking over management responsibility from Dr. Max Schnopp, who will continue to play an active role as a managing partner
IRC Adds New Member Firm in Hungary
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Hungary-based Swinburn & Partners as a new member firm. Swinburn & Partners serves clients between the Western and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business cultures (including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Albania). “Swinburn & Partners not only provides IRC coverage in Hungary – the firm’s
BroadVision’s New HR Solution Selected by Synaptics
BroadVision, a provider of in e-business and enterprise social networking solutions, has announced the launch of a new implementation with Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices. Synaptic selected BroadVision's Clearvale Ecosystems for HR. BroadVision has also announced general availability of the solution, the first enterprise social networking
AdminiStaff Introduces New HR Software Solution Provider, PerformSmart
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, has rebranded its human resources software division, PerformSmart, formerly marketed as HRTools. PerformSmart is a division of Administaff, which offers software in both a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and desktop model to help businesses improve employee performance. PerformSmart helps businesses manage employee information and
Pedersen & Partners Opens Office in Nigeria
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has expanded to Nigeria and appointed Chinedu Duru as country manager, based in Lagos. The move is in alignment with the firm’s strategy to grow in the African continent, and Lagos is the second office opening after Johannesburg, South Africa. “Our clients are actively investing in African markets due
Correlate Grows London Operations
Executive search firm Correlate Financial Markets Limited (formerly known as Akamai Financial Markets) has expanded its coverage in London with the additions of David Newhouse, Tricia Tucker and Richard Melkonian. Mr. Newhouse most recently has worked as a hedge fund manager and will focus on equity derivatives and quant strategy markets. Ms. Tucker joins the
APEX Leaders Recruits Chairman for SCOLR Pharma
Executive search firm Apex Leaders LLC has placed Carl Johnson as the chairman of the board of directors at SCOLR Pharma, Inc. David Meyers, principal at Apex Leaders, led the search assignment. Mr. Johnson previously served as president and chief executive officer of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Based in Bothell, Washington, SCOLR Pharma is a specialty
JobVite Partners with SuccessFactors
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has formed a partnership with SuccessFactors, Inc. to bring the social recruiting innovations of the Jobvite Source to the SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) suite. This strategic partnership enables customers of both solutions to harness social sourcing and CRM for recruiting within their existing infrastructure and see results of
ZaPoint Releases New Career Management Software
Zapoint, a provider of career management software, has announced the availability of its newest module for its career management software solution, SkillsMapper. The new module, Career Path, engages employees directly into the career development process by tying career aspirations with actionable learning, recommended connections, and relevant social media inside the company. “This is an exciting
Interview: IIC Partners’ Board Chair Discusses Executive Search Market (part 2)
The founder of Executive Talent International, an executive search firm in Singapore, Lim Chye Lian is board chair of global partnership IIC Partners. She has more than 20 years of Asia Pacific executive search and corporate senior executive experience, living in Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney. Her successful track record placing CEOs, senior functional executives
Companies Struggling to Fill Leadership Needs
Fifty-six percent of the corporate executives cited a critical talent gap for senior managers' successors, according to a global report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). Yet while it is generally easier and more effective for homegrown talent to step into leadership roles, companies fill more
