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Peña Search Recruits CFO for Visit Dallas
Peña Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kathie Parsons as the new CFO of Visit Dallas. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney led the assignment. “Kathie brings to our organization a superb financial track record of transparency, accountability and collaboration,” said Craig Davis, president and CEO of Visit Dallas. “Her experience and strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue
Pender & Howe Tapped by Covenant Health for COO Search
Toronto-based Pender & Howe Executive Search has been retained to lead the search for a chief operating officer, acute & primary care for Covenant Health. The search is being spearheaded by managing principal Glenn Lesko. The COO at Covenant Health will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of acute and primary health services within
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.
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
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?
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
A Look at How Executive Search Continues to Evolve with the Times
As the business world continues to shift, so must the recruiting tactics of top companies and the executive search firms that assist them in finding top talent. In a recent survey, more than half of companies reported that they are making changes to their talent-sourcing strategy to close skills gaps and meet changing demands. A new report from
Companies Step-Up Online Recruiting as Demand Strengthens
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose by one point in May as a number of industries continued to step-up their online recruitment efforts. The annual growth rate during May was 14 percent (16
eQuest Adds Former Salary.com Exec
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has added Sean Luitjens as vice president of product management. Mr. Luitjens will lead the company’s expansion into the international marketplace with a new group of HR products planned for release later this year. “Sean Luitjens has an excellent track record uncovering new market
CareerBuilder Launches HireInsider
CareerBuilder has launched a free tool called hireINSIDER that helps to remove some of the guesswork from the application process by enabling job seekers to see how they stack up against other applicants for a job. By veiwing qualifications of other candidates, job seekers are able to better assess if they are a viable candidate
ITEEGO Offers Free Tech Recruiting to Superior Workplaces
Technology search firm ITeego has announced a new promotion that enables organizations to receive a complimentary technical employee placement. ITeego will perform a complimentary search for the client and will not charge them a placement fee after filling the vacancy. Instead of paying a fee, the client will reward ITeego with exclusivity on a second
SWBI International Finds New CEO for Transwitch Corp.
Executive search firm SWBi International has recruited Ali Khatibzadeh as chief executive of TranSwitch Corp. Mr. Khatibzadeh was previously senior vice president and general manager of the RF Products Business Unit of Anadigics. TranSwitch Corporation provides communications OEMs with carrier-class semiconductors for the converging voice, data, and video network. SWBi International provides global retained executive
HireRight Adds HR Expert
HireRight, a provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Janet Randolph as vice president of human resources. Ms. Randolph has more than 25 years of combined HR and business strategy leadership, and as vice president of human resources, she will be responsible for leading and managing HireRight's efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain
CDI Corp. Makes Bid to Acquire RCM Technologies
CDI Corp., a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has made a proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCM) common stock for $5.20 per share. The all cash proposal was made in a letter sent to the Board of Directors of RCM on May 21, 2010. As of June 3,
Norman Broadbent Acquired by Investors
According to published reports, Norman Broadbent International has been acquired by private equity dealmaker Jon Moulton as part of an investor consortium including Irish venture capitalist and entrepreneur Pierce Casey. The buyout comes 18 months after Andrew Garner acquired Norman Broadbent in a deal then valued at £5.5 million. Now, in return for a £2
680 Partners Fills Position for Affinity Express
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed David Kang as executive vice president and chief digital officer at Affinity Express. Ross Freeman, managing partner with 680 Partners LLC, completed the search for Affinity Express. Mr. Kang most recently was the vice president of client services for TrueAction (formerly GSI Interactive). Affinity Express is an offshore, onshore
Cornerstone Launches Women on Boards
Global executive search firm Cornerstone International Group has launched “Women on Boards” to reinforce the presence of female executives serving on international boards of directors. This new division, which will be headed by Eva Levy and based in Madrid, will help companies to achieve or exceed their profitability goals. Ms. Lévy was previously chairman of
Association of Professional Staffing Companies New Executive Committee
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has elected its new executive committee for 2010, which includes six new members. In addition, the committee has elected Tara Ricks, managing director of Joslin Rowe, as chairman and Uzair Bawany, CEO of The Contact Group, as deputy chairman. The six new Executive Committee members are: John O’Sullivan,
Executives Forecast Modes Hiring in Q3
Nine percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report said they plan to increase the number of full-time employees in professional occupations in the third quarter, and six percent anticipate declines. The net three percent increase is down slightly from the prior quarter's forecast but continues a trend of hiring outpacing staff
Korn Ferry Adds Senior Client Partner in Dallas
Korn/Ferry International has added Chris Cantarella as senior client partner in the firm’s private equity and global technology practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry’s Dallas office. Mr. Cantarella joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where he focused on C-suite searches for public and private equity-backed companies. Mr. Cantarella has also worked extensively on
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits Counsel for Clear Channel
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Robert H. Walls as executive vice president and general counsel of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The search was led by MLA founding partner Bob Major. “This position requires a seasoned legal professional who can not only lead the legal department of a global communications company but
Stepstone Creates New Tools for HR Execs
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has added new, free online tools for HR and talent management professionals with 'Business Case Builder for Performance Management.' The tool, the third in a series developed by StepStone and based on customer feedback and industry research data, is available now in English and in the
Harvey Nash Names Director in Colorado
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has named Sean Gilligan as director in Colorado. Mr. Gilligan will be responsible for increasing the firm's business by adding new clients and leading the effort to provide service to existing clients. Since joining Harvey Nash two years ago,
Mangrove Employer Services Adds HR Veteran
Mangrove Employer Services has added HR veteran Jim Costello as chief operating officer. Mr. Costello has over 30 years in the payroll, human resources and benefits outsourcing industries. He has held senior leadership positions in sales, operations, and customer support for outsourcing companies including Bank of America, ADP, and Genesys Software Systems, and was a
SourceRight Solutions and Hays Launch WorldSource
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has launched WorldSource, a talent acquisition outsourcing solution combining SourceRight with global recruitment company Hays plc. The resulting alliance is expected to help global companies maximize the value of their blended workforces – including employees, contingent workers and independent contractors; WorldSource will manage and integrate recruitment process outsourcing
Employers and Recruiters Plan to Hire
Fifty-two percent of employers and recruiters anticipate hiring more career professionals in the second half of 2010 than they did in the first half of the year, according to a new survey by Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. And of those intending to make more hires, nearly half (49 percent) project they will add up
Heidrick & Stuggles Recruits CFO for Constant Contact
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has recruited Harpreet Grewal as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Constant Contact. Mr. Harpreet joins the company from TheLadders.com, an online job search platform and recruiting company, where he was CFO. With more than 300,000 customers, Constant Contact is a provider of email
Bond and Hunt Personnel Create Bilingual Staffing Solution
Canadian-based Hunt Personnel has entered into a strategic partnership with recruitment software provider Bond International Software. The alliance puts around 100 of Hunt Personnel’s users across Canada on the Bond Adapt application and leverages its ability to integrate with third party products, multi-lingual capabilities, and complete configurability. “One of Bond Adapt's greatest differentiators has always
Talentor Expands into Ukraine
Talentor Recruitment Consultancyhas continued its expansion by agreeing to a new partnership with Business Solutions in Kiev, Ukraine. Talentor offices are now present in 15 markets with further growth plans to expand into Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Benelux countries during 2010. Business Solutions’ head, Yana Solomarskaya, stated: “My team and I are really thrilled
Trinity Recruitment Adds Senior Consultant
Multi-sector U.K.-based recruitment specialist Trinity Recruitment Group has added Helen Adams as a senior consultant to strengthen its engineering, production and design divisions. Ms. Adams has 10 years of recruitment experience in this specialist field, previously serving as senior account manager and headhunter at Straco International. “I’m delighted to welcome Helen to the group. She
Caliber Point Launches HR Services Solution
Caliber Point Business Solutions Ltd., a business process outsourcing (BPO) service provider and a Hexaware Technologies subsidiary, has launched Republic, a multi-tenant HR services delivery solution. Built on the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, the platform will cater to multiple clients under a secure and shared environment. The tool is designed to significantly reducing the
Employment Index Reveals Hiring Turmoil
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, retreated slightly to 89.0 in May, after three months of improvement. The Index had risen from 70.8 in January to 92.3 in April. “Economic turmoil in Europe, Wall Street and the Gulf appears to have also impacted managerial hiring at companies across the U.S.,” said
Vetted Solutions Hires Non-Profit Expert
Executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has named E. Harrison Able as a senior associate. Mr. Able has served nearly 40 years as CEO of non-profit organizations and associations. Most recently he served for 20 years as the president and CEO of the American Association of Museums, where he established the organization as the largest
CarterBaldwin Taps President for John Stott Ministries
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Benjamin K. Homan as president of John Stott Ministries. Mr. Homan joins John Stott Ministries following a nine-year tenure as president and CEO of Food for the Hungry, a relief and development organization serving in more than 26 developing countries. John Stott Ministries is the U.S. chapter of the
Salary.com Posts Q4 Loss; Up Slightly for Full Year
Salary.com, Inc./(NASDAQ:SLRY), a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $10.9 million, a four percent dip from the prior year. The company reported a net loss of $12.5 million or 74 cents per share, compared with a year-ago loss of $8.8 million or 53
SuccessFactors Adds Former Yahoo! Exec
SuccessFactors, Inc. has added Hillary Smith as its new general counsel, managing the company's global legal affairs and team. Ms. Smith brings SuccessFactors a wide breath and tenure of legal experience and is joining SuccessFactors from Yahoo! Inc. where she has been the general counsel of Right Media, now a Yahoo! company, and Yahoo!'s associate
Ultimate Software Chosen by KBE
Ultimate Software has been selected by Key Brand Entertainment (KBE), a developer, producer, and distributor of live theatre in the U.S. and Canada. One of KBE's key companies is Broadway Across America, the largest Broadway touring organization in North America–responsible for presenting such shows as Wicked, Hairspray, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Phantom of
AESC Adds Four New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added B.E. Smith in the U.S., Cornfeld Ltd. in Switzerland, Executive Network in Poland and IMS Talent in Finland as its newest member firms. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare organizations. The firm is led by Kathy Noland and was founded
