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Cook Silverman Search Recruits Executive Director for Ploughshares
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has placed Samara Dun as the new executive director of Ploughshares. “Samara’s journey began as a young activist in the nuclear freeze movement, which inspired her lifelong commitment to peace and collaboration,” Ploughshares said in a LinkedIn post. “Longtime friends of Ploughshares may remember Samara from her tenure as director of
Furst Group Tapped by PracticeWise for CEO Search
Executive recruitment firm Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has been retained by PracticeWise to lead in its search for a new CEO to guide the company into its next phase of growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who shares that passion and is eager to help strengthen
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
Adapting to Today’s Evolving Search Market
In 2023, TRANSEARCH International navigated the challenges of the market with resilience, maintaining revenue levels in comparison to 2022. “Our commitment to adapt and innovate has been the cornerstone of our success, ensuring that we remain well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the market at large,” said Celeste Whatley, CEO of TRANSEARCH,
Leadership Capital Group Opens New Office in Costa Rica, Grows Board of Directors
Leadership Capital Group, a North American and EMEA executive search firm, has expanded its board with the appointment of Kai-Shing Tao and Dr. Ken Siegel. Separately, the firm has opened a new office in Costa Rica to serve the expanding Latin American market. This is the company’s fifth office outside North America. The others are
The Execu|Search Group Partners with Career Solvers
The Execu|Search Group has partnered with Career Solvers, a career management organization, to offer its candidates and clients a wide array of career services. Career Solvers provides customized services for individual job seekers and organizations. “Career Solvers is a reputable organization that can assist both our clients and candidates,” said Edward Fleischman, CEO of The
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands Law Firm Management Practice Group
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has expanded its law firm management practice group with the appointment of Scott Kessler as a managing director. Located in MLA's San Francisco office, Mr. Kessler will focus on filling professional management positions in law firms throughout the country. Prior to joining MLA, he held senior marketing and
PDS Selected by Tender Touch Rehab Services to Manager HR Functions
The Vista HRMS solution of PDS, a developer of human resource, benefits, recruiting and payroll systems, has been selected by Tender Touch Rehab Services, Inc. Based in Lakewood, N.J., Tender Touch will utilize Vista HRMS to manage HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, self-service and workflow for all of its employees located at various facilities throughout New
DHR Acquires Minneapolis-Based Woessner & Associates
DHR International has acquired Minneapolis–based executive search firm Woessner & Associates, Inc. The firm has expertise in the industrial, financial services, retail, business services and technology industries. Ron Woessner, founder of Woessner & Associates, joins DHR as managing director of the Minneapolis office. In addition, Brad Johnson and Shawn Woessner both join DHR as executive
Premier Executive Search Adds Senior Recruiter
Premier Executive Search, the executive search division of The Premier Partners, has added Rachel Cornel has as a senior recruiter. In her role, Ms. Cornel is responsible for management level searches and client development focused on clients within the manufacturing, finance and IT Services sectors. With 15 years of retained and exclusive recruiting, she brings
Bond Internaional Software Releases New Executive Search Tool
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has released Bond Vantage, an executive search software designed for recruiting firms. The tool is intended to support companies who focus on senior executive search, interim management and non-executive appointments. “The executive search industry is intrinsically dependent upon personal relationships. Detailed, current market intelligence and rapid, high-quality results are
ClickSoftware Technologies Implemented by Mosiac Sales Solutions
Automated workforce management and optimization solutions specialist ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. has been chosen by Mosaic Sales Solutions, a provider of services to retail, consumer packaged goods, electronics and entertainment companies, for its workforce management solutions tools. Mosaic plans to implement the solution early 2011 to identify and optimize resources, launch recruitment campaigns based on those
Russell Reynolds Associates Leading Ceo Search For Executives’ Club Of Chicago
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been selected by The Executives' Club of Chicago to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current CEO Kaarina Koskenalusta will step down effective immediately and Mary MacLaren to serve as executive director and acting president and CEO during the
Coleman & Associates Adds Consultant
Executive search firm Coleman Lew & Associates has added Christopher S. McCain as a consultant. Mr. McCain previously served as director of executive search for MedCath Inc., a publicly traded, for-profit healthcare system comprised of 10 hospitals and numerous diagnostic and therapeutic centers across the country. During his five years with MedCath, he conducted over
Lonergan Partners Places CFO at American Traffic Solutions
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited John Goldsberry as chief financial officer of American Traffic Solutions. This search was conducted by Mark Lonergan and Mark Reiff. Mr. Goldsberry was previously CFO of Gateway, a provider of technology products and services, and TPI Composites, a wind energy company. “John has the experience and the skills
Ulitmate Software Selected by Canada’s 39’s Largest Credit Union
Ultimate Software has announced that Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity), the largest credit union in English-speaking Canada with 414,000 members and $14 billion in assets, has selected UltiPro streamline its human capital management functions. “With more than 2,275 employees, Vancity needed a sophisticated HCM solution that would support the company's strategic people management objectives,”
European Online Recruitment Activity Rises
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, reported a two percent climb in online job opportunities in September. Year-on-year demand was up 21 percent hospitality and tourism saw the sharpest monthly uptick in worker demand
Proco Global Group Opens Hong Kong Office
Recruiting firm Proco Global Group has opened an office in Hong Kong. The new operation, which will be led by regional managing director Chris Arnold, will concentrate on the FMCG, chemicals, pharmaceutical and consumer electronics markets. “Despite economic conditions being tough throughout all business environments, Proco has been resilient and continued to grow as the
JobPlex Appoints President and HR Executive Search Lead
JobPlex, a DHR International Company has added Justin Hirsch as president and HR executive search lead in the Chicago office. Mr. Hirsch will be building out HR executive search to be a more focused priority throughout the firm as well as leading and expanding the growth and revenue of JobPlex. “We are thrilled to have
3P Consultants Adds to NCR Practice
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has announced the addition of Pradeep Bhalla as principal partner of the NCR (National Capital Region — Delhi and surrounding area) operations. With over 20 year experience, Mr. Bhalla previously was senior vice-president at international search firm Executive Access and prior to that was with Adecco in India.
the Human Capital Group CIO at Magazines.com
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited Jeff Fields as chief information officer of Magazines.com. Mr. Fields comes to Magazines.com, which is partially owned by Time Inc., having been CIO and senior vice president of SafeAuto Insurance Co. Magazines.com is an independent publishing agent of discount magazine subscriptions, featuring more than 2,000 publications.
Bersin & Associates Creates Talent Acquistion Practice
Bersin & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on enterprise learning and talent management, has introduced a new practice focused on talent acquisition. The new practice gives business leaders tools to improve their recruitment and hiring strategies by providing business-focused research, benchmarking, case studies, and advisory and consulting services. “Despite the high unemployment rate,
American Staffing Association Elects William C. Yoh Chairman
Yoh, a provider of talent and outsourcing services, has announced that William C. Yoh, chairman of Yoh and chief customer officer of Day & Zimmermann, has been chosen as chairman of the American Staffing Association's (ASA). In 2009, Mr. Yoh became chairman of Yoh and chief customer officer of Day & Zimmermann and before that
Korn Ferry to Lead CEO Search for Blockbuster
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Blockbuster Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer by the end of the year, as required by a financing agreement included in Blockbuster’s bankruptcy reorganization. Melanie Kusin, vice chairman in Korn/Ferry’s board & CEO services practice in New York, will lead the search. Korn/Ferry
Boyden Study Finds Push for Profit Boosts C-Level Hiring
Fresh hiring decisions are being made at senior management levels, due to CEOs' bold moves to reshape businesses to the more permanent competitive reality, according to the quarterly Boyden’s Executive Outlook report. Demand for management talent in wealth management and treasury in financial services; e-commerce in technology and consumer companies; and country managers for mining
Tatum Adds Managing Director
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has named Robert Hostetler as managing partner of its Mid-Atlantic practice. Mr. Hostetler previously served as mid-Atlantic managing partner at Tatum from 2003 to 2007. Most recently he was chief financial officer of Language and Computing, Inc., which was recently acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc. “Bob's extensive background in CFO,
Laurence Simons Establishes New York Presence
International legal recruiter Laurence Simons has launched a new office in New York which will be run by co-managing partners of North America Danice Kowalczyk and Carey Bertolet. “Particularly among New York law firms, the hiring season this year will be even more frenetic,” said Naveen Tuli, managing director of Laurence Simons. “For many firms
Interview: How Healthy is HR Now and What Does the Future Hold? (Part 1)
Chris Roebuck advises organizations on delivering organizational performance improvement through people. He is visiting professor of transformational leadership at Cass Business School in London and he has held senior HR roles at HSBC, KPMG and UBS where the project he worked on is now a Harvard Business School case study. Mr. Roebuck also writes for
Inside Edge Legal (IEL) Adds Managing Directors
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Melanie Klinghoffer as a managing director in its Washington, D.C., office and Ronald Taupier as a managing director in Boston. "Melanie and Ron are tremendous additions for us," said Greg Richter, IEL's global practice leader. "As
Keystone Search Places President at MHTA
Minneapolis-based executive search consulting firm KeyStone Search has recruited Margaret Anderson Kelliher as president The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA). Currently, Ms. Kelliher serves as speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and was recently an endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota. MHTA promotes the growth, sustainability and global competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through
Adecco Selected by CydCor
HR solutions company Adecco’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division, part of Adecco Group, has signed a multi-year RPO contract with Cydcor. “Our ability to stay focused on high quality customer service across our blue chip portfolio of more than 50 enterprise-wide RPO clients, which has been validated by our top industry rankings, enables leading organizations
McDermott & Bull Completes Search for SolarFlare Communications
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed David Parry as vice president of engineering for Solarflare Communications. “Solarflare was looking for someone to lead the development engineering effort for the entire company. Due to the competitive nature of this market, the ideal candidate needed to have a strong technical understanding and vision, as well as
MasterCard SVP HR Joins the Conference Board
The Conference Board has named Rebecca Ray as managing director of human capital. Ms. Ray was previously senior vice president, global talent management & development for MasterCard Worldwide, where she was responsible for organizational learning, training, management and leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, executive assessment, coaching, organizational development, and succession planning. She also has
Korn Ferry Adds Managing Director in Switzerland
Korn/Ferry International has added Stefan Steger as managing director of Switzerland. Mr. Steger joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as a managing partner in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Throughout his career, he has built an expertise in executive recruiting, leadership consulting, senior leadership reviews and
One-In-Five Employers to Hire Staff in Q4
Twenty-one percent of employers expect to add full-time, permanent employees in the fourth quarter, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2010 Job Forecast. The October to December period is the fourth consecutive quarter where at least one-in-five employers planned to increase headcount. The survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive from August 17 to
