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Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits Inaugural Chief Marketing Officer for Central New Mexico Community College
Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Chris Pendleton as the inaugural chief marketing officer of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “I’m thrilled to have Chris joining our CNM leadership team,” said Tracy Hartzler, president. “He has proven experience at leveraging modern marketing
Blair Search Partners Recruits President and CEO for the Pasadena Community Foundation
San Diego-based Blair Search Partners has placed Khanh Russo as the new president and CEO of the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF). He will succeed longtime leader Jennifer DeVoll starting on June 5. Following a nationwide search conducted by PCF’s executive search committee with support from Blair Search Partners, Mr. Russo was selected for his extensive background
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
Ways to Avoid Unintended Bias During the Executive Hiring Process
Hiring at the C-suite and executive level typically involves considering many variables when evaluating candidates. To find the strongest “fit” for an executive role, candidates must undergo a gauntlet of interviews, assessments, and referencing, according to a recent article from JM Search’s Louis Montgomery and Chuck Egoville. Along the way, they are vetted against key requirements such
Dice Acquires WorldwideWorker
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has completed the purchase of the online and career events-related businesses of WorldwideWorker, a global leader in recruitment for the energy industry. The purchase price consists of initial consideration of $6 million in cash. Additional consideration to a maximum of $3 million in cash is payable upon the achievement of
Boyden Places CEO at Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Boyden has recruited William Friedman as chief executive officer of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Mr. Friedman served from 1990 to 2004 as chief executive of the ports of Indiana and Seattle. He left to become a vice president of ports and logistics for the real estate investment trust Duke Realty Corp. and has served
Glaford International Adds Parter in India
Glasford International has added India-based search firm Right Advisors Private Limited as a partner. Shella Consultants will also continue to represent Glasford International in India. Right Advisors is one of the fastest growing HR services organizations in India. Right Advisors, managing director, Himanshu Bansal said that the partnership with Glasford will lead to significant long
Hudson Highland Group Posts Nine Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted first quarter 2010 revenues of $180.1 million, an increase of 9.1 percent from $165.2 million for the first quarter of 2009. The recruiting company recorded a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.16 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $14.8 million, or $0.59 per basic
DHR Adds to Mumbai Office
Executive search firm DHR International has added Poonam Yadav to its Mumbai office as senior vice president. Ms. Yadav previously spent four years as senior executive search consultant at Gilbert Tweed International, where she focused on the metal, retail, real estate, travel services, hospitality, and shipping and logistics industries, and handled diverse search assignments across
Trilogy Search Completes Searches for Book Trust
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Michael J. Coffin and Timothy J. Magner at Book Trust, a nonprofit organization that provides underprivileged children with the opportunity to choose, own, and delight in books. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Michael J. Coffin has been named executive director
AON Consulting Names Ceos for EMEA and U.K.
To drive opportunities for future growth, Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, has appointed Piyush Chaudhari as CEO of Aon Consulting EMEA and Alistair Connell as CEO of Aon Consulting U.K. Mr. Chaudhari joined Aon Consulting in 2006, and held the positions of CEO of global benefits, and COO of
RiseSmart Launches Recruit Concierge
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing solutions, has launched of Recruit Concierge, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution. This new product offers full life cycle recruiting, which includes candidate sourcing and recruitment process consulting, accomplished by using proprietary, technology combined with recruiting expertise to help fill positions at a competitive price
Spencer Stuart to Recruit New Board Members for Cedar Fair
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company to lead in its search for two new board members. The company will be increasing its board from seven directors to nine. Cedar Fair is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in
Taleo Posts 14.5 Percent Revenue Gain; Extends Partnership with IBM
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on-demand talent management solutions, has posted first quarter 2010 revenues of $55 million, a 14.5 percent increase from $46.6 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company earned $800,000, or two cents per share, compared with a loss of $2.1 million, or seven cents per share,
Wanted Technologies Releases New Human Capital WorkFlow Apps
WANTED Technologies has launched its Employer Listing App and the Contact Listing App on its WANTED Analytics Apps platform. Clients in the media, HR/staffing and government sectors use WANTED Analytics Apps to prioritize sales opportunities, identify economic trends, and analyze competitive market conditions. “The Employer Listing App gives users an efficient way to find employers
Global HR Outsourcing Creates Recruitment Services Division
Global Human Resources Outsourcing (GHRO) has launched a recruitment services division. “There are a plethora of hidden expenses associated with departing employees that include loss of productivity, loss of knowledge, payout of annual leave, costs to cover overtime shifts, supervisor and HR staff time; and then costs associated with making the right replacement hiring decisions
Monster Employment Index Shows Improved U.S. Online Jobs Demand
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 eight points in April as a number of industries initiated springtime recruitment efforts. The annual growth rate further accelerated, rising by 11 percent, the highest rate of
TRANSEARCH Expands Staff
TRANSEARCH International has added Sangeeta Lal, Kari Engelbarth, Lars Tegelberg, Thomas Hellmann and Sven-Uwe Hess to its New Delhi, Helsinki, Gothenburg and Frankfurt offices. Ms. Lal is a senior partner in the firm’s New Delhi office and a member of its industrial practice. She was previously a client partner with Korn/Ferry International and spent seven
Kenexa and HireRight Form Alliance
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has formed a partnership with HireRight, a provider of on-demand employment screening solutions. The alliance will provide integrated employment screening services within Kenexa's on-demand talent management solutions for global organizations. HireRight's services and screening program management features will be built into Kenexa 2x BrassRing
Lonergan Partners Places CEO at CS-Keys, Inc.
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Robert Feeney, Ph.D. as chief executive officer of CS-Keys, Inc. The search was led by Mark Reiff. Dr. Feeney most recently served as vice president of business development for NeoGenomics Laboratories. “We were pleased to work with the investors, founders, and the board of CS-Keys. Their commitment to
NoblePlans and Tango to Provide Recruitment Solutions for Nonprofits
NoblePlans, an end-to-end recruitment provider, partnered with TANGO (The Alliance for Non-profit Growth & Opportunity) to offer a portfolio of affordable recruitment solutions and services, including the deployment and management of a charter career job board on the TANGO website exclusively for nonprofits. “We are energized to be partnering with TANGO to bring affordable staffing
Kforce Posts Slight Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced first quarter of 2009 revenue of $226.7 million, a increase of 0.9 percent from $231.3 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned $2.7 million, or seven cents per diluted share, in the period ended March 31, compared to net income of
Korn Ferry Leads Search for Hawaiian Electric Industries
Korn/Ferry International has been chosen by Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. to conduct a nationwide search for a new president of its subsidiary American Savings Bank. Serving Hawaii’s businesses and communities for more than 80 years, American Savings Bank provides a full range of financial products and services, including commercial and consumer banking, and insurance and
Anderson & Associates Adds Consultant; Opens Midwest Office
Charlotte, NC-based executive search firm Anderson & Associates has added Richard Jarman as a search consultant. Mr. Jarman will open a Midwest office for the firm and will be located in Kansas City. Mr. Jarmen most recently served as president of Columbian Tech Tank, the largest division of CST Industries. He has held leadership positions
SuccessFactors Posts 24 Percent Revenue Jump; Acquires CubeTree
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted first quarter revenues of $43.8 million, an increase of 24 percent, compared to $35.2 million in the same period a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $4.7 million, or six cents a share, compared with a loss of $5.7 million, or 10 cents a share last year. “Something
Ceridian Releases Hire ACT Incentives Estimator
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed HR, employee benefits administration, tax filing and payroll outsourcing solutions, has released its HIRE Act Incentives Estimator. The Estimator is a PDF-based calculator that can be used by employers to help determine potential tax benefits available to them under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010. “The
Interview: Hire Authority’s Carol Quinn Discusses How To Find Top Talent (part 2)
Carol Quinn is an expert on interviewing and hiring high performers. She is the founder and president of Hire Authority and has more than 25 years experience in the corporate world. Ms. Quinn is dynamic, innovative, inspirational, and gifted at helping people breakthrough self-imposed limitations. Ms. Quinn offers several distinctively different keynote presentations, as well
Harvey Nash Expands in Norway with Bjerke & Luther
Harvey Nash has acquired a majority interest in one of Norway's leading executive search, assessment and technical recruitment companies, Bjerke & Luther AS. Bjerke & Luther, based in Oslo, will expand Harvey Nash's Nordic/Scandinavian business, Harvey Nash Alumni. The Group has also recently established a new office in Helsinki comprising two recruiters to complete its
CarterBaldwin Adds Former Thomson Reuters SVP
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has added David Clapp as partner. Mr. Clapp previously served as SVP and general manager in the tax and accounting division at Thomson Reuters. He joined Thomson Reuters as one of several founders of Tax Partners, LLC, acquired by Thomson in 2005. Prior to founding Tax Partners, he held marketing and
Nosal Partners Recruits CFO for Palo Alto Networks
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Michael E. Lehman as chief financial officer for Palo Alto Networks, a network security company. Mr. Lehman was previously executive vice president and CFO of corporate resources for Sun Microsystems, Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Punit Aggarwal, partner. Headquartered in San
CDI Corp. Posts 8 Percent Revenue Decline; MRI Down 1.8 Percent
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted first quarter revenues of $209.9 million, a decrease of 8.2 percent from revenues of $228.7 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $0.2 million, or one cent per diluted share, versus a net loss of $0.9 million, or
Bullhorn Implements VoiceScreener Application
HarQen, a web-telephony company, has completed integration of its VoiceScreener application into the Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System (ATS). HarQen's VoiceScreener shortens hiring cycles and improves the opportunity for candidates to differentiate themselves to hiring managers. VoiceScreener allows recruiters to submit selected answers from a voice-based interview along with a candidate's resume. “HarQen's VoiceScreener is precisely
LSC Seeks Executive Search Firm to Assist in Recruitment of New President
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has initiated a search for a new president. Board chairman John G. Levi of Chicago is overseeing the nationwide search. LSC has posted a “Request for Proposals for Executive Search Services in Connection With the Hiring of an LSC President” on the company’s website. Executive search firms are asked to
Monster Posts 19 Percent Revenue Decline; Adds Board Members
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $215.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared with $254.4 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, a 16 percent decline. Revenue from North America dropped 19 percent to $97 million, from $119.2 million last year. International revenue decreased 17 percent to $85.6 million, from
Right Management Launches Online Career Management Platform
Right Management has introduced RightEverywhere, a new web portal that will aid individuals in career transition. Integrated with its outplacement solution, RightChoice, the portal gives candidates a flexible, collaborative and personalized career management tool. The online knowledge platform gives candidates access to the people, information and job opportunities needed to achieve career success. Right Management
