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Harris Search Associates Recruits CIO for Northwest State Community College
Following a national search that included a highly competitive, diverse candidate pool, Harris Search Associates has recruited Darin Seiler as chief information officer of Northwest State Community College. Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ led the assignment. Mr. Seiler has over 25 years of technology experience, driving data-informed decision-making and leading transformative IT initiatives. He most recently served as chief information
Leveraging Succession Planning to Drive Organizational Growth
As industries face unprecedented levels of disruption and innovation, organizations with deliberate and forward-thinking succession strategies are best positioned to secure long-term growth. At N2Growth, they have observed that companies treating succession planning as a core business strategy protect their operational continuity and build resilience. This article explores the multifaceted value of succession planning 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.
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
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?
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Canadian Executive Search Market Shifts to Meet New Demands
Throughout 2023, executive search consultants have Hunt Scanlon Media that the Canadian executive recruiting market experienced shifts in response to the evolving demands of a rapidly changing business environment across the country. Amidst the ongoing transformations in executive recruiting, the Canadian business landscape has become increasingly competitive, requiring a strategic approach to talent acquisition. Recruiters
Amrop Names Five New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has assigned five new partners to its network. Marcello Fontana joins Amrop in Milan after more than 25 years in management consulting. His career includes roles as associate director HR & change practice at PwC; director change management at Watson Wyatt; and partner at Boyden International. Mr. Fontana’s expertise stretches
Robert Half Posts Three Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $769.1 million, a three percent increase from revenues of $749.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. During the second quarter ended June 30, net income was 11.7 million, or eight cents per share, compared with $4.8 million, or three cents per share, in
CareerBuilder Unveils MiracleWorkers.com
CareerBuilder has launched MiracleWorkers.com, a site that connects healthcare organizations and qualified workers. CareerBuilder's mid-year healthcare forecast said that 44 percent of healthcare organizations plan to hire new employees in the next six months. The survey was conducted among more than 270 healthcare employers. MiracleWorkers.com uses a wide network of specialized health care job sites,
IIC Partners Adds Chadick Ellig as Newest Member
IIC Partners has added New York City-based Chadick Ellig to its network giving the organization a total of 50 member firms across 35 countries. Chadick Ellig’s clients range in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-cap and private entrepreneurial companies; over 50 percent of its placements are diversity hires. “IIC Partners’ members operate at the
Russell Reynolds Associates Selected by Central Vermont Public Service
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Central Vermont Public Service to lead in its search for a new president. Bob Young, who as president led Central Vermont Public Service through a cultural, service and environmental transformation, has announced his retirement. He will remain as chairman, president and CEO
Amrop Names Five New Partners
Global executive search organization Amrop has named five new partners to its global team of professional consultants. Daniel Soh has joined as a director in Singapore. Mr. Soh has more than a decade of experience, successfully leading senior-level search assignments for general management roles based in Southeast Asia, Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, and Australia.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Managing Director
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Suzy O’Keefe as a managing director in the associate practice group in its London office. Ms. O’Keefe will focus on placing high quality lawyers into leading U.K. and U.S. law firms in London. Prior to joining MLA, Ms. O’Keefe worked as a consultant at Hudson Global
Korn Ferry Adds Senior Partner
Korn/Ferry International has named Jane Marcus as a senior client partner and a leader in the North American asset management practice. She will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office, while working with clients throughout North America. Ms. Marcus joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she worked extensively
McDermott & Bull Recruits Chief People Officer for Think Together
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Beccie Dawson as chief people officer for THINK Together. Prior to joining THINK Together, Ms. Dawson was a general manager at American Correctional Solutions, Inc. THINK Together is one of California’s leading and largest providers of after-school programs serving 50,000 students at more than 200 schools and community
Taleo Launches Talent Intelligence for Small and Medium Businesses
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has launched Taleo Business Edition Insight, an analytics solution to provide executives with visibility into their workforces to proactively manage their business. With Taleo Insight, companies can get a real-time look at the people resources they have — and determine the ones that they need —
The RightThing Expands with Latin America Office
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has announced plans to open a global recruitment operations center in Buenos Aires. The center will support the direct needs of The RightThing's Latin American clients as well as other parts of the world and focus on the recruitment of hard-to-fill, exempt hires. “As talent acquisition needs
AON Consulting Acquires Hewitt Associates
Aon Corporation has acquired global human resources consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates, Inc. for $4.9 billion in cash and stock to expand its consulting operations. Following the close of the transaction, Aon intends to integrate Hewitt with its existing consulting and outsourcing operations (Aon Consulting) and operate the segment globally under the newly created
Stanton Chase Opens Office in London City
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a London City office that will specialize solely in the international insurance and reinsurance sector. Based in The Minories, the office will be managed by Freddie de Lisle who joins Stanton Chase from Gundersen Partners together with Stuart Prentice, director; Paul Woodhouse, director and Shaun McCarthy, senior
CTPartners Names Head of the Global CEO and Board Practice
CTPartners has named Keith Meyer as a vice chairman and head of the firm’s global CEO and board practice based in Chicago. Mr. Meyer has over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 boards, CEOs and senior executive teams in all areas of corporate governance and board effectiveness best practices. He joins from Heidrick &
Storbeck Pimentel Recruits CEO for Internet2
Executive search firm Storbeck Pimentel has placed H. David Lambert as president and CEO of Internet2. Mr. Lambert currently serves as the vice president for information services and chief information officer at Georgetown University. Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the research and education community. Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates is a minority and female
Manpower Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.6 billion for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 21 percent from a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings $32.7 million, or 40 cents per share, from $16.3 million, or 21 cents a share, the prior year. “The improving secular trends are continuing as
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Expands Diversity Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Tracy McMillan as managing director in the firm’s New York office. Throughout his 15-year search career, Mr. McMillan has focused on the placement of women and people of color at senior levels, across all functional areas and industries. For the past decade, Mr. McMillan has owned and operated
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Global Private Equity Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Richard Thackray and Jonathan Goldstein to its global private equity practice. Mr. Thackray joined the firm as a partner in London, and Mr. Goldstein as a partner in New York. Both will focus on regional clients within the private equity sector, managing senior-level administration, operations,
IRC Selects Beckett McLaughlin as Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Beckett McLaughlin International (BMI) as its newest member firm. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, BMI has represented some of the world’s most successful companies, such as The Carlyle Group, Marriott International (250 completed searches), CSX Corporation, the Walt Disney Company, Northrop Grumman, Unisys Corporation, Aquilex and
Krauthamer & Associates to Lead CEO Search for Metropolitan Washington Airports
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has been selected by Metropolitan Washington Airports to conduct the search to fill the position of president and CEO of the Airports Authority. Krauthamer & Associates will work under the direction of the legal and governance committee chaired by Jack Andrew Garson. That committee will work with the firm
ADP to Acquire Workscape
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Workscape, Inc., a provider of integrated HR solutions and services. Based in Marlborough, MA, Workscape serves a broad client base, including numerous Fortune 250 companies, and provides solutions to more than 3.5 million users with services deployed
Vetted Solutions Adds Senior Associate
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Judith Walker as senior associate. Ms. Walker has more than 25 years experience in non-profit management with both professional and trade associations. She served for nearly 20 years in management positions of increasing responsibility at the world’s largest association management company, SmithBucklin Corporation. Her tenure
Sanford Rose Opens San Diego Office
Sanford Rose Associates has named Robin Toft as president of its new San Diego office, a life sciences and healthcare-focused firm within the Sanford Rose Associates executive search network. Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms Toft was managing director of Sanford Rose Associates-San Francisco, which exclusively focuses on executive recruitment for life sciences clients.
Harris / IIC Partners Places CFO at Lion Apparel
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has recruited James Di Santo as chief financial officer for Lion Apparel, Inc. Mr. James Di Santo previously served as vice president of finance and CFO at Airtex Products (a Carlyle Group portfolio company) Started in 1898, Lion Apparel is the largest provider of fire fighters personal protective equipment
Kronos Integrates eQuest
Kronos Incorporated has integrated its hiring solution with the eQuest job posting distributor to enable organizations to automatically post jobs to multiple career boards for faster, targeted, and more strategic recruiting. Integration of the Kronos hiring solution with eQuest's job distributor allows hiring managers and recruiters to conveniently manage all aspects of the Internet job
Employment Index Shows Slight Rise in Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf, which measures managerial hiring activity online, showed minor improvement, showed minor improvement, rising from 89 in May to 92.6 in June. Nearly all of the cities tracked by the Index had an increase in hiring this month, led by Miami (+13 percent), Cleveland (+12 percent), Boston (+11 percent) and Louisville (+11 percent). Minneapolis,
TillmanCarlson Recruits IT Leadership Team for Zimmer Holdings
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited four key leaders for Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Edwina Lenz has been recruited to serve as vice president, PMO & business transformation. Ms. Lenz joins Zimmer after 11 years with Johnson & Johnson where she most recently served as worldwide vice president, program management for Project Crossroads. Mark Belk
Lonergan Partners Adds to Silicon Valley Office
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has added David Madden as a partner in its Silicon Valley office where he will manage the software and services practice. Mr. Madden’s previous work assignments include senior placements at technology companies, including Hewlett Packard, Good Technology and Gomez (now a division of Compuware). Prior to Lonergan Partners, he was
Online Job Demand Unchanged in June
Online advertised vacancies inched up by 19,600 in June to 4,154,000 following a small decline in May, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.62 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in May (the last available unemployment data)
PeopleClick Authoria Expands Talent Offering
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has expanded its offerings with the introduction of Peopleclick Authoria Collaborate. The offering streamlines communication throughout the enterprise to extend the brand promise, enhance employee engagement and increase productivity, powering high-performance cultures for clients worldwide. “This is an exciting opportunity for companies to build
Pinstripe Names Social Media Director
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Michelle Krier as director of marketing and social media. Ms. Krier is responsible for shaping and promoting the company’s leadership position, external and internal communications initiatives, and business marketing. In addition to leading the firm’s marketing efforts, her team also crafts recruitment
