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Artico Search Adds New Partner
Artico Search has expanded with the addition of Glenn Zweig as partner. “Glenn represents exactly the kind of partner we want at Artico,” said Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Artico Search. “He shares our client-first mindset and our conviction that excellence in leadership search means going far deeper than filling a role. His background scaling
Klein Hersh Assists Artios Pharma with CEO Search
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has helped to recruit Mike Andriole as director and CEO of Artios Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the therapeutic power of targeting the DNA damage response (DDR) in cancer. He succeeds Niall Martin, Artios’ founding CEO, who will remain
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
The Bridge Between Talent and Value
In a world where organizations are driven by talent, the executive search industry plays a critical role in identifying and placing top professionals in key positions. From mid-level roles to the C-suite and boards of directors, recruiters serve as the bridge between talent and value across all industries and sectors. But the world of executive
Witt/Kieffer Adds to Houston Office
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has hired Scott Sette as a consultant in its Houston office. Mr. Sette will help identify senior leaders for prominent national hospitals and health systems, physician group practices, integrated delivery systems and academic medical centers. Prior to joining Witt/Kieffer, he was president of Kensington Group, a national boutique search firm specializing
Caldwell Partners Expands in New York and Vancouver
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added two new partners in the firm's New York City and Vancouver offices. Jerry McGrath joins the New York City office as a partner and member of the human resources and financial services practices and Angelica Mirza has been added to the Vancouver office as a
Leadership Index Shows Declining Confidence in Leaders
The Korn/Ferry Institute’s Confidence in Leadership Index reveals a significant decline in the trust and confidence executives have for corporate leadership, as well as their leadership direction. Gauging perceptions of global leaders over the last five quarters, the survey shows that the recovery of confidence stalled during Q2, from a surge to all-time highs in
eQuest Opens Free Delivery Channel to Asia-Pacific Career Network
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has announced that through a special arrangement with JobsDB, it will open up a free job delivery gateway in Asia-Pacific. JobsDB has network coverage, spanning Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The arrangement also includes special
MBA Focus Names CEO
MBA Focus, a provider of MBA talent recruiting software, has appointed Jack Gainer as chief executive officer. Mr. Gainer brings nearly two decades of senior management experience, in both start-up and existing businesses, to MBA Focus. Previously, he was president and CEO of O-Cedar Brands, Inc., a key member of the senior management team that
Witt/Kieffer Adds To Houston Office
Diane Tanking has joined executive search firm Witt/Kieffer in its Houston office. Prior to joining Witt/Kieffer, Ms. Tanking was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston where she helped clients navigate large-scale transformation and create high-performance teams. She also is a former partner at V4 Consulting and at Ernst & Young LLP, both in Houston. “Diane’s
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Principal in Japan
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has expanded its life sciences practice in Japan with the addition of Katsuro Kuroda as a principal. Mr. Kuroda will be responsible for working with medical device and pharmaceutical clients. He joins Heidrick from Takeda Pharmaceuticals with a career that spanned 20 years in Japan, Germany, the U.K.,
Companies Struggling to Retain Quality Talent
Sixty-five percent of companies globally and more than one-half (52 percent) of U.S. companies reported problems attracting critical-skill employees, according to The Towers Watson Global Talent Management and Rewards Survey. The study, which polled 1,176 companies worldwide, also found that 61 percent of companies globally, and 45 percent of U.S. companies, reported similar difficulty attracting
FiveTen Group Expands into Middle East
Global recruitment consultancy The FiveTen Group has launched its HR recruitment arm Ortus with the opening of a new office in Dubai. The company also named Mark Baxter as regional director to lead operations in the Middle East. With 13 years of management experience, Mr. Baxter recently worked at Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) before its
Andcor Completes Search for Haemonetics
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Shanthi Ramakrishnan as vice president of product development and commercialization for Haemonetics Corporation, a global leader in blood processing technology. Ms. Ramakrishnan was most recently program manager at medical technology company Medtronic. Founded in 1969, Andcor Companies is a provider of professional and executive level search services for emerging growth
Hewitt Associates Acquires EnnisKnupp
Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, has acquired EnnisKnupp, a provider of investment advisory services to large institutional investors. As a combined entity, Hewitt EnnisKnupp now becomes one of the largest providers of investment consulting services, with $3 trillion in assets under advisement globally. Financial terms of the agreement were
Most Workers Believe Less Jobs are Available
The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, revealed that slightly more workers believe the economy is getting weaker, although the percentage indicating that more jobs are available increased. Twenty-one
Nosal Partners Recruits Chief Security Post at Juniper
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Leslie K. Lambert as chief information security officer at Juniper Networks, Inc. Ms. Lambert was previously vice president of information technology and chief information security officer at Sun Microsystems, Inc. The search was conducted by Robert G. Fong, managing partner for the global advanced technology practice at Nosal
Taleo Purchases Learn.com for $125 Million
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire strategic partner Learn.com, Inc. for approximately $125 million in cash. Learn.com is a leading next generation provider of SaaS learning management solutions, a market estimated to be $1 billion in 2011 according to Bersin & Associates. Learn.com's solutions are
Stepstone’s MrTedTalentLink Selected by McKee Foods
MrTedTalentLink has been selected by McKee Foods Corporation, a privately held, family-run company, with more than 6,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. “We're delighted to add a prestigious brand like McKee Foods to our global client list of over 1,600 customers,” said StepStone Solutions CEO, Matthew Parker. StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human
SearchPath Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
SearchPath International, Inc., the subsidiary company of human capital solutions provider SearchPath HCS, Inc., recorded a 21 percent increase in revenue generated by search and recruiting services for the first eight months of 2010. “The last couple of years have been very difficult for the industry, which is usually one of the first impacted by
Kenexa to Acquire Salary.com
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has entered into an agreement to acquire Salary.com, Inc. in an all cash tender offer and merger for $4.07 per share, or approximately $80 million. Kenexa expects to complete the cash tender offer and close the transaction during the fourth quarter of 2010. Salary.com
Morgan Samuels Finds New CEO for Investigative News Network
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has recruited Kevin L. J. Davis as chief executive officer at Investigative News Network. Mr. Davis had most recently been the chief operating officer at The Wrap News, Incorporated. Investigative News Network seeks to connect and network journalism entities at all levels to foster the “highest quality investigative
Execu|Search Group Creates Legal Support Division
The Execu|Search Group has announced the addition of its legal support division. Spencer Smolinsky, a director at the firm, will be overseeing the new division which will service law firms and corporations throughout New York City and the Tri-State area. The legal support division will provide full-time, temporary/consulting, and temporary-to-full-time placement services for a variety
Beyond.com Joins the Network, Replacing HotJobs
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has been selected by The Network, an online provider of recruitment solutions, to be its exclusive provider of recruitment services in the U.S. market for their multinational clients, replacing Yahoo! HotJobs. The Network is used by more than 1,000 customers with access to a pool of 100
Jobserve and IT World Canada Launch Job Site
JobServe Canada and IT World Canada have launched their co-branded niche technology job board, jobs.itworldcanada.com. Using the new site, companies with technology job openings utilize two simple job posting services, both of which provide guarantees of the quality of the response with in-built filtering tools to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job.
Agilium Worldwide Adds Executive.se to Organization
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, (formerly World Search Alliance) has added executive.se to its international organization. Based in Stockholm, executive.se, formally known as Mannerfelt, Göransson & von Schreeb Chefsrekrytering AB, sources executives for companies facing major challenges and change processes. The firm recruits executive managers, specialist and board members for listed and unlisted companies in both Western
Crown Advisors Hires Real Estate Veteran
Crown Advisors, an executive search firm focused exclusively on the real estate industry and related financial services businesses, has named David Jacobstein as a managing director. Mr. Jacobstein will concentrate his efforts on real estate operating companies and service organizations and will lead the firm's board search practice. He joins Crown after having been senior
JDG Taps New Senior Finance Manager for the Endocrine Society
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. and The Endocrine Society have announced Paul Hedrick as the new senior manager of finance. Mr. Hedrick has an extensive finance and technology systems background within corporate environments and non-profit organizations. Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research
SmartRecruiters Forms Partnership with TalentDrive
SmartRecruiters, the free recruitment software from MrTed Ltd., has partnered with TalentDrive, creator of the resume sourcing technology, TalentFilterSM. The partnership seamlessly integrates TalentFilter’s advanced resume sourcing and matching technology into SmartRecruiters, software designed specifically for businesses with up to 2,500 employees, creating a unified sourcing and applicant tracking system. “We are excited by the
Online Job Demand Dips in August
Online advertised vacancies dropped 57,100 in August to 4,236,200, following an increase of 139,200 in July, 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 3.40 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in July (the last available unemployment data) but is
Online Recruitment Activity Shows Drop
After a double-digit gain last month, managerial recruitment activity showed a slight drop in August, falling to 102.3, according to the new CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online. The August 2010 Index dipped 4.6 points from July 2010. The Index has seen an uptick over the past year with the August 2010
3P Consultants Taps New HR Exec for Thermax
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sharad Gangal as the new executive vice president of human resources of Thermax Ltd. Mr. Gangal previously served as general manager human resources with HDFC Standard Life Insurance he was responsible for HR, administration, training, employee engagement, resourcing and strategy for talent retention. Thermax provides a
HR.com Partners wiht Paramax
HR.com is now offering reward points to its 192,000 members with the help of its new partner, Paramax. The goal is to recognize members who contribute best practices, peer advice and other learning to build HR.com into the profession's leading authority on the Web. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, said: “Offering incentives to our membership
Major, Lindsey & Africa Fills Post for Fragomen
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has recruited David Crenshaw as general counsel at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP (Fragomen). The search was led by Melanie Bennet, global practice leader of MLA’s law firm management practice and Michael Sachs, a managing director in MLA’s in-house practice group. “This position combines many elements
Halogen Software Implemented by Blitz
Halogen Software has been selected by Blitz, a marketing firm dedicated to developing communications platforms. Blitz will use Halogen to support talent management priorities such as goal alignment, engagement and retention and to drive high performance. “Performance management is critical to us as a company. We realize that employee development goes hand in hand with
