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Egon Zehnder Assists with the Recruitment of America’s 76th Postmaster General and CEO
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder recently assisted the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors in the recruitment of David Steiner to be America’s 76th postmaster general and CEO. He succeeded former postmaster general Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March, and current acting postmaster General Doug Tulino, who will return to his permanent position as deputy
AI and its Impact on the Global Workforce
The arrival of AI on the global business scene feels like old news. Yet the pace of its implementation and resulting impact on the future of work is staggering. McKinsey Global Institute’s “A New Future of Work: The Race to Deploy AI and Raise Skills in Europe and Beyond” projects that “by 2030…about 27 percent
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.
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
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?
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
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
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
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Creating a Winning M&A Leadership Team
What makes a merger or acquisition a success? It all starts with having the right leaders in place. Research shows that strong leaders predict M&A strategy success and specific competencies are associated with high-performing deals. The right leadership team is so critical because they have a big job on their hands: ensuring executive alignment, setting the
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
The RightThing and ZeroChaos Join Forces
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing and ZeroChaos, a provider of workforce management solutions for contingent labor, have formed a partnership designed to provide customers with comprehensive recruiting and workforce management services. Combining The RightThing's recruitment process outsourcing solutions with ZeroChaos's contingent labor expertise, the partnership hopes to offer a more cost effective,
DHR Fills Post for Southern University System
DHR International has placed Dr. Ronald Mason as president of the Southern University System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Southern University System is the nation’s only historically black university system with five campuses throughout the State of Louisiana. Robert Clayton, executive vice president, Dr. Merritt Norvell, executive vice president and global head of the education
Tatum Expands Private Equity Services
Search firm Tatum LLC has named Joe Burkhart as managing director of private equity. Mr. Burkhart will be combining forces with Tatum’s West Coast private equity practice leader, James Hickey, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with investment banks, private equity funds and other financial services companies throughout the U.S. “Tatum is
