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Assembly Recruits President and GM, Data & Analytics for insightsoftware
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly has assisted in the recruitment of Matt Belkin as the new president and GM, data & analytics at insightsoftware. “It was a pleasure to work with the insightsoftware team once again, and we wish Matt and the entire team continued success,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. Mr. Belkin has more than 25
Kincannon & Reed Recruits President for AGCO Corporation’s PTx
Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Brian Sorbe as president of AGCO Corporation’s PTx. “I am thrilled to welcome Brian to the AGCO team as the leader of our exciting PTx technology portfolio,” said Eric Hansotia, chairman, president and CEO. “His passion for agriculture and
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
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
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,
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
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
Wesley, Brown & Bartle Adds Military Veteran
Executive search firm Wesley, Brown & Bartle, Inc. (WB&B) has announced the addition of Former Captain Jerry Pegram, a West Point graduate who saw combat duty in Iraq prior to departure from military service. After his tour in Iraq, he returned to West Point to identify and mentor future minority officers for the Army. In
BAO & Partners / Signium International Launches BAO to Managers
Bao & Partners/Signium International has launched Bao to Managers (B2M), a new affiliate company to meet the needs of its clients for selection services and HR consulting at the middle management level and for technical and highly specialized positions. Using a process based on communication, transparency and objectivity, Bao to Managers looks to provide practical
Korn Ferry to Lead CFO Search for Albany International
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by Albany International Corp. to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. The company has terminated the employment of Michael K. Burke, SVP and CFO, effective immediately, without cause. Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. Korn/Ferry International, based in Los Angeles and
ICIMS Forms Partnership with RedVision Systems
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has formed an alliance with RedVision Systems, Inc., an independent provider of real property research solutions. Through the partnership, RedVision will leverage the iCIMS Talent Platform to automate and streamline their entire candidate management process. “iCIMS’ ease-of-use and flexibility enables any size organization to operate on
Amrop Adds Senior Partner in India
Global executive search firm Amrop has added Swarup Choudhury as a senior partner in India. Mr. Choudhury previously served as vice president of growth markets at IBM World Wide Corporation, where he headed IBM’s global financial services practice in growth markets. Prior to that, he served in senior roles at HSBC for 17 years.
Heidrick & Struggles Heading CEO Search for ERT
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that it will be leading the search for a new president and CEO for ResearchTechnology, Inc. (ERT). Dr. Michael McKelvey, the current president of ERT will continue in his current position until a successor is appointed. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search
Salary.com Partners with PDI Ninth House
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, and PDI Ninth House, a global leadership solutions company serving clients on six continents, have partnered to provide data, solutions and consulting services for competencies and skills assessment to the enterprise market. PDI Ninth House offers its Leadership Competency Framework, a research-based packaged
StepStone Selected by Campofrio
Campofrio Spain, a division of Spain-based processed foods conglomerate, Campofrio Group, has selected StepStone to provide it with a new talent management system. With the 2009 merger of two large food companies, Campofrio Food Group is now the leading processed meats company in Europe and one of the five largest processed meats companies worldwide, with
Uvisor Launches Full Service Career Advisor Website
Uvisor, a new full-service career advisor website, has been officially launched. In addition to free, intelligent job search of more than 630,000 positions in the Uvisor database, the website is a one-stop hub for identifying the best career match, applying for a job and expediting the hiring process. “Uvisor gives anyone looking to begin, establish,
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Adds to Chicago Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Julie Kanak as a managing director in its Chicago office. Ms. Kanak is an experienced search professional who has successfully recruited senior leaders in the global agribusiness, food and beverage industries for a range of positions including board of directors, general management, finance, procurement and supply chain, product
Kincannon & Reed Names Managing Partner
Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search has named Jon Leafstedt as managing partner. In his new role, Mr. Leafstedt will focus on expanding the firm's client base in North America and its global marketing strategies. He will continue to be responsible for senior-level executive searches in all areas of the business with particular emphasis in
Martin Partners Places Manager at Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Jodi D. Schechter as category manager to Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, a billion dollar consumer products company. Prior to joining Farley's & Sathers, Ms. Schechter was a client manager at The Nielsen Company. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Huxley Associates Opens Offices in Singapore and Sydney
Financial services-focused recruiter Huxley Associates has opened offices in Singapore and Sydney, Australia. “Huxley has seen placements of senior banking & finance professionals increase by 43 percent in the last six months, and with our Singapore office – the second Huxley office in the Asia-Pacific region – we’re primed and ready to meet the high
HireVue Integrated by Taleo’s Talent Grid
Video interviewing provider HireVue has announced its availability on the Taleo Talent Grid, a cloud community for talent management. This move enhances customers’ ability to drive talent Intelligence through comprehensive video-based assessments and interviews. HireVue’s video interviewing solutions are integrated with Taleo’s talent management solutions and are available on Solution Exchange, Taleo’s online solutions marketplace
Boyden Expands into Winnipeg Through People First HR Services Alliance
Boyden will open an office in Winnipeg as part of a strategic alliance with People First HR Services. Dr. John McFerran has been assigned as managing director of the Winnipeg offices of Boyden Global Executive Search. “Boyden enjoys an international reputation and strong brand presence in our markets, and we are rigorous about the people,
Kinsey Allen Creates New CleanTech Division
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has opened a new cleantech division dedicated exclusively to the cleantech market. The practice will be based in London and led by Zoe Bennett. Ms. Bennett has 10 years search experience, previously serving as an executive search consultant at ICP Search. “The launch of Kinsey Allen Cleantech is
SearchWide Finds CEO for Visit Jacksonville
SearchWide, an executive recruitment firm specific to the hospitality, meetings, and conventions industry, has placed Daniel O'Byrne as the new president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville. Mr. O'Byrne previously served as the CEO and the chief marketing officer at the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit Jacksonville’s mission is to create visitor demand, resulting
SourceRight Solutions Opens Seattle Location
SourceRight Solutions, a division of recruiting giant SFN Group, formerly known as Spherion Corporation, has opened a new Seattle office support the company's growing recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services and contingent workforce services clients. The new facility already houses more than 55 employees who are primarily focused on processing recruitment transactions for a multinational
Halogen Releases Talent Management Suite Version 10
Halogen Software has released Talent Management Suite Version 10. The suite includes hundreds of new feature enhancements as well as the company’s latest talent management module, Job Description Builder, a solution designed to make job descriptions a fully integrated part of the performance and talent management process. “Halogen’s success is built on its ease of
Financial Times Creates New Recruitment Section
The Financial Times newspaper has launched a newly updated and revised recruitment section. The weekly U.K. Executive Appointments supplement will now include at least three pages of editorial content every Thursday alongside classified advertising. The editorial will include a cover feature of topical interest – the first one looking at leadership succession planning just as
VMA Group Continues Expansion
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has announced the development of its international network with the opening of a new European operation, headquartered in Brussels. In addition, the firm has signed an affiliate partnership agreement with Patino Associates, a U.S.-based corporate communications executive search firm, to assist VMA Group gain a presence in the U.S. Dawn
The RightThing and Jobs2Web Join Forces
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing and Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, have created an alliance to deliver enhanced recruitment marketing and career tracking solutions to The RightThing's client base. Integrating through The RightThing's proprietary technology, Jobs2Web will provide interactive and social sourcing solutions through its Recruitment Marketing Platform. The platform
Frazer Jones Adds to Dubai Office
Global HR recruiter Frazer Jones has added Shibli Miah to its Dubai office. Ms. Miah has worked for global multinational recruitment firms Michael Page International and The Five Ten Group and she has spent the last few years working within the Middle East/Africa region. With a wealth of regional recruitment experience, Ms. Miah will be
Interview: IIC Partners’ Board Chair Discusses Executive Search Market (part 1)
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
CTPartners Expands Canadian Practice
CTPartners has added Marilynne Dunbar and Tony Small to its Toronto office in the firm's industrial practice. Ms. Dunbar joins as a principal from Odgers Berndtson where she served as a principal in the energy, manufacturing & infrastructure practice. She has a focus on the alternative energy and electricity sector in Canada. Ms. Dunbar began
Kelly Services Signs Multi-Year Deal with Nissan
Kelly Services, Inc., a global provider of workforce solutions, has inked a three-year contract with Nissan North America (NNA). Financial terms of the deal are not available. Under terms of the new contract, Kelly Services will oversee all staffing suppliers and manage NNA's contingent labor force in all areas, with a focus on office, light
