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Klein Hersh Assists Artios Pharma with CEO Search
Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has helped to recruit Mike Andriole as director and CEO of Artios Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the therapeutic power of targeting the DNA damage response (DDR) in cancer. He succeeds Niall Martin, Artios’ founding CEO, who will remain
Holden Richardson Recruits VP of HR for IDEX Corporation
Holden Richardson has assisted in the recruitment of Harsha Landen as vice president, human resources at NYSE-traded IDEX Corp., where she now leads the company’s Pneumatics platform. Ms. Landen has HR leadership experience from organizations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Quest Diagnostics, and BD, where she led global teams and transformational HR initiatives. She has experience
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.
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
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?
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
AI Leadership: Driving Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
As a partner at SPMB, Natalie Ryan has observed the transformative impact of the newly formed chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) role within the modern business ecosystem. “Far from being confined to the realms of technology alone, the CAIO has emerged as a vital driver of innovation across diverse organizational domains, including marketing, sales, customer
The London HR Connection Appoints New Board
The London HR Connection (LHRC), a networking group for HR professionals at all levels who work in the London area, has announced that it has appointed a new chair, vice chair and board members. Previously vice chair, the new chair is John Maxted, who is also the founder and CEO of Digby Morgan, an HR
B. E. Smith to Lead CEO Search for Memorial Hospital
Executive search firm B. E. Smith has been selected to search for the next chief executive officer of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, 99-bed, acute-care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare organizations. The firm
Salary.com Records Four Percent Revenue Increase
Salary.com, Inc./(NASDAQ:SLRY), a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has posted first quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $9.7 million, a four percent increase from the prior year. On a GAAP basis, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Salary.com reported a net loss from continuing operations of $5.8 million, or ($0.34)
Human Capital Group Places Chief HR Officer at Vanderbilt
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has recruited Traci Nordberg as associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer for Vanderbilt University. The search was co-led by Steve Hayes, Dan Ryan and Diane Fennig, Ph.D. Vanderbilt employs about 20,000 at its university and medical center. “Vanderbilt is fortunate to have someone of Traci’s caliber
Dice Acquires Rigzone
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has acquired Rigzone, a specialist in the oil and gas industry delivering content, data, advertising and career services. The purchase price consists of initial consideration of $39 million in cash. Additional consideration to a maximum of $16 million in cash is payable upon the achievement of certain operating and financial
Dowd Associates Taps New IR Exec for Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Michael Gallentine as vice president of investor relations for Scripps Network Interactive. Mr. Gallentine is the former Tekelec director of investor relations. A developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel,
Hays Forms Alliance with Institute of Credit Management
Global recruitment company Hays plc has formed a partnership with the Institute of Credit Management to provide members with enhanced recruitment. As corporate partner, Hays Accountancy & Finance will offer members a priority service, which will include information in an annual salary guide, careers advice from expert recruiters and Hays will host exclusive national and
Adecco Posts Revenue Gains of 29 Percent
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has posted second quarter revenues of EUR 4.6 billion, up 29 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Permanent placement revenues amounted to EUR 77 million in Q2 2010, an increase of 70 percent in constant currency (+27 percent organically) and outplacement revenues totaled EUR 60 million, a
Harvey Nash Opens New London Office
Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment and IT outsourcing group, has opened another London office in the heart of the financial district further strengthening the firm's professional technology recruitment position in the financial services sector. The additional office will provide talent to the firm's existing financial services clients located in the City and Canary Wharf
JBK Associates Adds Executive Search Veteran
Executive talent solutions firm JBK Associates has hired Steve Prisco as principal. Mr. Prisco has built deep and diverse industry knowledge spanning more than 15 years in both executive search and management consulting, backed by nearly 20 years of sales and marketing leadership at the SVP level. His specialties include sales and marketing management, training,
AIMS International Retained to Fill CEO Post for Luna Innovations
AIMS International has been selected by Luna Innovations to lead in its search for a new CEO. During the search for a new CEO, Dale Messick, current chief financial officer, will assume the role of interim president and COO. Luna Innovations is focused on sensing and instrumentation, and pharmaceutical nanomedicines. With 350 consultants in 90
Commodity Search Partners Expands New York Office
Commodity Search Partners has added Tom McShane to its New York office. He will focus on developing the firm’s finance, logistics and operations business across the U.S. Mr. McShane was formerly a manager at executive recruiter Michael Page International. “Having worked with Tom in the past I am delighted he has chosen to join CSP
Cook Associates Names Mary Kier as Recruiting CEO
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has appointed Mary Kier to serve as the CEO for the firm’s Executive Search Group. Cook Associates’ former chief, John Kins, will remain with the firm as chairman. In her new role, Ms. Kier will manage the day-to-day operations of the recruiting division. Additionally, she will continue to manage the
McDermott & Bull Places CEO at M2 Renewables
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has recruited Gerhard Forstner as chief executive officer for M2 Renewables (formerly MicroMedia Filtration). The search was co-led by Marty McMahon and Jeff Black. “Combining extensive technical and financial knowledge with domestic and international experience, Gerhard is full of charisma, energy, and a strong sense of leadership. With over 20
ChampionScott Fills VP Post for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Beverly Dabreau as vice president of customer service at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Ms. Dabreau joins HMH from Luxottica where she was vice president of customer experience. Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education leader and the world’s largest publisher of education materials for pre-K–12 schools.
SoftScape Partners with HMP in Germany
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has formed a partnership with FIT Talent Management GmbH to sell, implement and operate complete people management solutions in the German speaking markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This new alliance will further expand Softscape's global footprint and provide joint services to customers focused on change management
Kforce Posts Revenue Rise for Q2
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced second quarter of 2010 revenue of $246.1 million, a increase of 8.9 percent from $226 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned net income of $5.1 million, or 13 cents per share, versus $3.9 million, or 10 cents per share, for
Korn Ferry Hires Asset Management Recruiter
Korn/Ferry International has hired Paul Legvold as a senior client partner and a leader in its global asset management practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office. Mr. Legvold previously was head of the North American asset management practice at Heidrick & Struggles. He specializes in investment and wealth management, hedge funds
Heidrick & Struggles Hires Venture Capital Head
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Jeff Markowitz as managing partner of its global venture capital practice. As head of the specialized venture capital practice, Mr. Markowitz will be responsible for senior-level searches within all areas of venture capital with particular emphasis on the technology sector. He was most recently a
NY-Based Accretive Solutions Names CEO
NY-headquartered consulting and executive search firm Accretive Solutions has named Daniel J. Weinfurter as its new chief executive. During his more than 25 years in the industry, Mr. Weinfurter has founded and built two significant professional services firms, Parson Consulting and Capital H Group. Most recently, he was principal at Chicago Growth Consultants, LLC. “Dan
CareerCast/JobSerf Employment Index Shows Big Gains in Managerial Hiring
The July CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 106.9, a gain of 14.3 over the June Index with managerial recruitment activity rising to its highest level since March 2008. Cities leading the increase in per capita hiring were Pittsburgh (+13 percent) and Cleveland (+11 percent), followed by Cincinnati (+seven percent)
Boyden Grows Miami Office
Boyden has added three managing directors to its Miami team. The firm is trying to boost its capabilities with local clients to serve regionally headquartered organizations focused on Latin America. Steven Bartley, Boyden's managing director in Miami, has been joined Mark Young, Rosa Tejeiro and Manuel Corsino. Their collective experience includes working with multinational consumer,
Broadbean Technology Partners with PCRecruiter
Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology, has partnered with Main Sequence Technologies' applicant tracking system, PCRecruiter. This integration will allow PCRecruiter clients to access Broadbean's job board network and utilize their response tracking technology as well as use Stream and ProfileSweep – Broadbean's active and passive resume
Bentley & Farrell Places CEO at Next Issue Media
Executive search firm Bentley & Farrell has placed Morgan P. Guenther as president and chief executive officer of Next Issue Media. Most recently, Mr. Guenther served as chairman and CEO of AirPlay Networks, a wireless entertainment services company. Next Issue Media is an independent media consortium, founded by the five publishing powerhouses: Conde Nast, Hearst,
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Synthetic Genomics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Jim Flatt as chief technical officer at Synthetic Genomics, Inc. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Dr. Flatt previously served as executive vice president of R&D and Operations for Mascoma Corporation, and was its acting president since August 2009. “Jim's background in biofuels and food science is
Kenexa Posts 14 Percent Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has recorded second quarter revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 14 percent compared to $39.5 million for the Q2 of 2009. Within total revenue, subscription revenue was $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of six percent compared with $34.0
Amrop Grows Global Team
Global executive search firm Amrop has named six new consultants to its global team. Ola Jeppsson has been named as a partner in Stockholm. With previous consulting experience at McKinsey, Mr. Jeppsson has expertise working with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies. He becomes a member of Amrop’s global life sciences practice. Bruno Pastore
DHR Adds to Atlanta Office
DHR International has added Brain Clark as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Clark has been responsible for executive search projects in the automotive, aviation/aerospace, defense, chemicals, plastics, consumer products, technology and general manufacturing industries. Prior to DHR, Mr. Clark was with Harvard Group International for nearly 10 years. He has extensive
3P Consultants Taps New President for Mighy Group
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed R.S. Mani as president of Mighty Group. Mr. Mani’s 38 years experience includes Greaves Cotton, Wendt India and Kodak India wherein his last responsibility was as managing director, India. He most recently served as CEO of Nitesh Estates Mighty Group is a Mumbai based real estate
July Monster Employment Index Grows 21 Percent
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, remained at 21 percent (24-point increase) with the degree of July's seasonal slowdown matching the historical July average seen in the Index, suggesting some stability in underlying job
Hudson Highland Group Posts 12 Percent Revenue Increase
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $195 million, a increase of 12.1 percent from $173.8 million a year ago. The company posted a profit of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, for the
