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Boyden Appoints Co-Leader of Global Industrial Practice
Boyden has named Elizabeth Garforth as co-leader of its global industrial practice. She joins Helga Kayser-Dörr, who has led Boyden’s global industrial practice since 2022. “Elizabeth built her career with multinationals in the industrial sector, living and working on three continents,” Boyden said in a LinkedIn post. “Based in France, she focuses on cross-border assignments, bringing multicultural
DHR Global Expands in Seoul Office
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of David Cho as a partner in the industrial, technology and private equity practice groups, based in the Seoul office. “We are delighted to welcome David back to DHR Global,” said Philippe Tirault, managing partner, Korea. “His ability to advise clients across technology, industrial, and private equity sectors, combined with
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.
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
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?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
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
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
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
Navigating Opportunities in Changing Tides for the Non-Profits in 2024
In the fabric of our society and global economy, non-profit organizations have long been the stitching that binds community care and human altruism. However, in 2024, a new report from ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall says that as dynamic shifts continue to alter the socio-economic landscape, the non-profit sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, brimming
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
Kenexa and JobFox Improve Job Seeker and Employer Connections
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced the inclusion of Jobfox.com's job board feed to Kenexa's global HR technology recruiting solution, Kenexa 2x BrassRing. Kenexa 2x BrassRing customers now will be able to post unlimited jobs to Jobfox.com through their existing Talent Gateway. Companies will also have the option
Rhino Human Resources Selected by Century21
Lone Staffing, wholly owned subsidiary of Rhino Human Resources, has signed agreements to recruit both licensed and non-licensed real estate sales people for several branch offices of Century21 throughout the U.S. While most of the company's initial client base consisted of primarily local real estate offices, the company is now attracting major brands that wish
Angott Search Group Adds Director to Insurance Practice
Angott Search Group has added Chad Darnell as a director who will focus on the continued growth of the firm's insurance division. With 13-plus years of increased responsibility in the insurance industry, Mr. Darnell brings a track record of success at both large and regional insurance carriers. “The addition of Chad to our organization will
The Execu|Search Group Opens New Office in New Jersey
The Execu|Search Group has opened a new office in Parsippany, New Jersey. Headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey and Purchase, NY, this becomes the firm’s fourth office. The recruitment, temporary/consulting and retained search firm believes the Parsippany office will allow it to better serve and develop its New Jersey
J. C. Wilson Associates Completes Search for HSBC
J. C. Wilson Associates, a San Francisco-based retained search firm, has recruited Mark Pittsey as the head of Northern California private banking for HSBC in San Francisco. Mr. Pittsey was previously the head of Northern California private banking for Deutsche Bank; he was with Wells Fargo’s private bank prior to that. J.C. Wilson Associates was
PeopleClick Authoria Selected by Hertz
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has announced that The Hertz Corporation has selected Peopleclick Authoria talent acquisition and talent management solutions. In the coming months, Hertz will implement Peopleclick Authoria Performance, Peopleclick Authoria Compensation and Peopleclick Authoria Development & Succession. These solutions will help Hertz propel its talent management
HR Outsourcing Provider TriNet Hires Finance Chief
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services, has announced the appointment of William Porter as chief financial officer. Mr. Porter was most recently at Cadence Design Systems, where he served in a series of executive roles over a 15-year period. He was most recently EVP and chief administrative officer, where he partnered
Central Pacific Bank Announces New CFO
Central Pacific Financial Corp./(NYSE:CPF) has announced that the company and its primary subsidiary, Central Pacific Bank (CPB), has selected Lawrence D. Rodriguez as its executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Rodriguez previously served as managing partner of Ernst & Young, LLP's Hawaii office. Central Pacific Financial is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with
MJS Executive Search Taps Chief Marketing Officer for SeamLessWeb
MJS Executive Search has placed Ryan Scott as chief marketing officer at SeamlessWeb. Mr. Scott comes to SeamlessWeb from DIRECTV, where he was director, interactive marketing, customer communications and social media. Seamlessweb, a division of Aramark Corp, is an online delivery service. MJS Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm with functional specialties
McDermott & Bull Names Associate Principal Consultant
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has appointed Christopher Haywood as an associate principal consultant. Mr. Haywood will be working with companies throughout the West Coast and will be based in the firm’s Irvine and Los Angeles offices. “We are excited to welcome Chris to the firm. With his previous experience in executive search and work
Martin Partners Places Diversity Director at Cargill
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed John Taylor as director, supplier diversity at Cargill, Inc., an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Prior to joining Cargill, Mr. Taylor was the director, supplier diversity-procurement at Archer Daniels Midland Company. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a
McGregor Boyall Adds Talent Manager
Executive recruiter McGregor Boyall has added Lucy Frost as talent manager. Ms. Frost has 12 years experience in recruitment, training and development at Ernst & Young and specialist information and knowledge management recruitment firm TFPL. At TFPL, she went from consultant to manager leading the permanent division for six years before moving to Ernst &
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for HP
HP has selected executive search firm Spencer Stuart to handle activities related to the search for a new chief executive officer of the company after its recent chief executive public relations debacle. The search will consider both internal and external candidates. The board also appointed John H. Hammergren as chair of the search committee. “The
CarterBaldwin Completes CIO Search for Landis+GYR
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Edward DePrimo as chief information officer for North America at Landis+Gyr. Mr. DePrimo was previously director of IT acquisition integration at Cisco Systems, Inc. Landis+Gyr is a provider of integrated energy management solutions tailored to energy company needs. CarterBaldwin Executive Search is a provider of retained executive search services
TRANSEARCH Adds Crowe-Innes Associates as West Coast Partner
TRANSEARCH International has added San Francisco-based search firm Crowe-Innes Associates as its West Coast partner. Crowe-Innes was founded in 1996 with an emphasis in consumer products, retail, technology, financial services and non-profit. The firm is a woman-owned and operated business. A team of eight professionals include Jenny Crowe-Innes, founder and CEO, and Beth Logan, vice
Manpower Business Solutions Partners with Air-Serv
Manpower Inc. has announced that Manpower Business Solutions (MBS) established a relationship with AIR-serv to deliver recruiting programs for the company's North American operations. In addition, MBS will also provide AIR-serv's hiring managers with access to strategies and skills that increase their ability to effectively review and screen job candidates. “Working with Manpower Business Solutions
Sheffield Haworth Expands Asia Pacific Team
London-based Sheffield Haworth has added Michael di Cicco as head of its alternative investment sector in the Asia Pacific region incorporating private equity, real estate, special situations, structured finance, public investing and distribution. He joins recruiters Caroline Newbon and Sam Fox. Mr. di Cicco previously spent nine years at Global Sage in Hong Kong. “Michael
IIC Partners Continues Expansion
IIC Partners has grown its membership with five new firms across seven countries so far in 2010, bringing the number of member firms to 53 across 37 countries. At the start of the year, IIC partners added Copenhagen-based Human Capital Group (HCG), a four-partner firm specializing in industrials, financial services, life sciences, consumer goods and
Ferneborg Group Fills CEO Post for Next Issue Media
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Morgan P. Guenther as president and chief executive officer of Next Issue Media. Mr. Guenther formerly served as president and CEO of TiVo. Next Issue Media is an independent media consortium, founded by the five publishing powerhouses: Condé Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp & Time Inc. Based
Monster Completes Acquisition of HotJobs
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Yahoo! HotJobs, an online recruitment website, from Yahoo! for $225 million in cash. Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition, Monster and Yahoo! have also entered into a three year commercial traffic agreement whereby Monster will become Yahoo!'s exclusive provider of career and job content on the
Nosal Partners Adds Partner
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has added Jeff Markham as a partner co-located in the firm’s Portland and San Francisco offices. He will conduct senior-level executive search assignments on behalf of advanced technology companies and help drive the firm’s strategy in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Markham was previously division director in the Portland office of
The Glowan Consulting Group Taps Former HRmarketer President
The Glowan Consulting Group appointed Kevin W. Grossman as a principal and senior business consultant. In his new role, Mr. Grossman will work closely with Glowan’s principal team in delivering leadership development and executive and business coaching programs, as well as steering business development activities. He most recently served as president of HRmarketer.com, and he
