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Solomon Page Fills Senior Role for Echo Design Group
The fashion, beauty, and consumer products division of New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has assisted in the recruitment of Patrizia Ciccarelli as managing director of Echo Design Group. Managing director Sue Lamoreaux led the search, along with Julie Stern, vice president, using a highly consultative and customized strategy—aligning the process with specific goals of
Executive Hiring Tightens Across Healthcare IT and Life Sciences
In the evolving landscape of healthcare IT and life sciences, executive hiring is undergoing a transformation marked by elevated expectations and tighter scrutiny from private equity investors and growth-focused organizations. With an increased demand for leaders who not only bring a track record of successful exits but also embody a “player-coach mentality,” companies are seeking
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.
The Questions to Ask an Executive Search Firm (That Most Don’t)
Browse a handful of executive search firm websites and they quickly begin to look alike. Every firm makes the same promises about senior expertise and deep networks, a new report from PierceGray. “They all claim to have a proven process and strong track record,” the study said. “There’s just one thing missing: the information you
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?
The Christopher Group Retained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for CHRO Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to lead in its search for a chief human resources officer. Managing partner, Pam Noble, and Partner Jeff Wilbanks are leading the assignment. “The ACGME plays a vital role in shaping the future of
Resource Management Group Assists Biomerics with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of Kristin Mason as CFO of Biomerics, a vertically integrated contract manufacturer for the interventional medical device market in Salt Lake City, UT. “Kristin brings a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, operational rigor and growth experience,” said
Why Slow Hiring Processes Cost Companies Their Best Candidates
You’ve heard it countless times: “Hire slow, fire fast.” It’s sound advice in principle. Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate candidates before making an important hiring decision simply makes good sense. However, facilitating a comprehensive selection process and moving quickly are not mutually exclusive, according to a recent report from Noto Group’s Roy Notowitz. “It is a good thing
Bauer Harris Fills Senior Marketing Position for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Halpern as the vice president of marketing operations for PREMIER Bankcard. “Congratulations to Mark Halpern on his new role as VP, marketing operations at PREMIER Bankcard,” Bauer Harris said in a LinkedIn post. “We’re excited for Mark as he steps into this new
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director of the Real Estate Practice in the U.S.
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has named Sun-Sun de Swaan as managing director of the real estate practice in the U.S. She will work closely with Sheffield Haworth’s international real estate teams to build and strengthen the firm’s global search and advisory practice. “We are delighted to welcome Sun-Sun to Sheffield Haworth,” said
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,
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
Recruiting Firms Continue to Focus on Winning New Business in 2024
In the midst of a tumultuous year and uncertain global economy, the recruiting industry in 2023 focused on maintaining revenue and margin in the face of declining job requisitions and slower conversions. As a result of these challenges, firms seem to have stalled in their digital transformation journey, according to a new report from Bullhorn. In 2020
Russell Reynolds Completes Ceo Search For People’s United Financial
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed John P. Barnes as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors at People's United Financial Inc. Mr. Barnes was also named president, CEO and a director of the company's subsidiary, People's United Bank. The company's announcement follows an extensive
DHR Adds Recruiters in Atlanta and Beijing
DHR International has added Clyde Stutts as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office and Kitty Vorisek to start a Beijing office for the firm. Mr. Stutts has over 25 years of experience leading HR and support functions for companies in the branded retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industries. Prior to DHR, Mr. Stutts was
Nosal Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Ralph Santana as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Mr. Santana was previously vice president of marketing at PepsiCo North America. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Bob Kobayashi, managing partner, at Nosal Partners. Samsung Electronics Co.,
Bond and Newbury Form Alliance
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software and Newbury Consulting Group, a leading consultancy for Oracle's PeopleSoft Staffing applications, have announced a partnership to integrate and cross-market their respective products and services. This partnership will allow clients of both companies to integrate the Bond Adapt Staffing front-office solution with the PeopleSoft Staffing back-office system that encompasses
Futurestep Appoints VP of RPO and Recruitment Solutions
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Jeanne MacDonald as vice president and general manager, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and recruitment solutions, U.S. In her role, Ms. MacDonald will provide operational leadership and oversee the strategic development and growth of Futurestep's RPO and recruitment projects business in the U.S. Prior
Halogen Software Creates Job Description Builder
Halogen Software has created Job Description Builder, a solution to include job descriptions as part of the performance management workflow. This new offering helps HT execs make sure their strategies are current, relevant and integrated with all organizational performance management processes. Job Description Builder comes with a wide range of sample job descriptions that span
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
