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Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking CEO for Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Responsible for developing and implementing plans that increase mission delivery, the CEO will play a key role in shaping and realizing the Museum’s future. Post-pandemic efforts have enabled a resilient, lean, and
The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for Nexus
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Terra Holmes as the new CFO of Nexus. “Terra’s expertise in leading high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and driving innovative solutions will streamline operations and improve efficiency at Nexus,” The Tolan Group said. “Her strong background in financial planning, audits, and tax strategy will further strengthen the
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 Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
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?
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Jakarta
Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Jakarta, a strategic gateway to expand its retained executive search and leadership advisory practice across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region. Leading the new office is Nadya Soetedja, founder of Inspire Recruitment Indonesia and a veteran of more than 20 years across executive recruitment, consulting, talent
Why CEOs Leave — and What Boards Can Do About It
CEO turnover is placing greater pressure on boards to think about leadership retention long before a search becomes necessary. For executive search firms, that means helping clients look beyond succession planning to understand the factors that influence whether a high-performing leader stays, disengages, or ultimately decides to leave. “Over the past two decades of placing
Occam Global Recruits CFO for Tortugas Neuroscience
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has recruited Ramzi Benamar as CFO of Tortugas Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biotech company developing medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. “Ramzi brings meaningful capabilities and an understanding of the life sciences industry,” said Jeff Jonas, CEO of Tortugas. “He has had a documented and successful track record of
McDermott + Bull Recruits General Counsel for Corning Credit Union
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has assisted in the recruitment of Rachel Carlson Toth as vice president and general counsel at Corning Credit Union. This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull president Brandon Biegenzahn, partner Courtney Wade, and executive recruiter Ella Canning. Ms. Toth brings more than a decade of in-house legal and business leadership experience
WittKieffer Elects New Chair
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has elected Angelique David as chair of its board of directors, succeeding L. Thomas Richards, who completed a distinguished tenure as board chair and concluded more than a decade of service on the firm’s board. “We are honored to have Angelique David serve as board chair for WittKieffer,” said Andrew P. Chastain, WittKieffer
A Look at How the New Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses Could Affect Recruiting Firms
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule that bans non-compete clauses for workers across all industries, with limited exceptions. The rule will prohibit most employee non-compete agreements with retroactive effect, except existing non-compete provisions. The rule also requires employers to notify workers, including former employees, that the non-compete clauses are no longer in
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
Herbert Mines Recruits CEO for Barneys
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has placed Mark Lee as chief executive officer of luxury retailer Barneys New York. Formerly global president and CEO of the Gucci brand from 2004 through 2008, Mr. Lee has over 25 years experience in the luxury brand and retail industry. Founded in 1978, Herbert Mines focuses
The Hendricks Group Places Communications Officer at Cigna
Executive search firm The Hendricks Group has recruited Maggie FitzPatrick as chief communications officer of CIGNA Corporation. Warren K. Hendriks Jr., president and CEO of The Hendricks Group, led the search. Previously, Ms. FitzPatrick was an executive vice president at APCO Worldwide where she managed corporate communications programs for Fortune 500 companies. CIGNA is a
Dillistone Implemented by DHR International
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has announced that its FILEFINDER has been implemented by DHR International in each of its 48 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. The system will allow each member of DHR’s global team to have full access to information on searches, candidates and clients,
Human Capital Institute Partners with OnStream Media
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and Onstream Media Corporation have signed a MarketPlace365 promoter agreement to develop a comprehensive marketplace covering five communities of interest in the human resource industry. The new HCI marketplace will consist of their five established communities of interest, existing conferences and events, all interlinked in a campus-style online environment. “Onstream
Kronos Posts 11 Percent Revenue Gain
Kronos Incorporated has posted third quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $185 million, an increase 11 percent year over year. Earnings before interest, tax, and amortization (EBITA) increased 24 percent year over year to $47.4 million. “We had an exciting and successful third quarter. We were especially pleased with our product revenue growth of 15
Egon Zehnder to Lead CEO Search for Hospira
Global executive search Egon Zehnder has been chosen by Hospira, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The search will focus on external candidates with strong healthcare backgrounds and proven experience leading large multinational companies. Hospira, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to advancing wellness.
Blackwood Group Strengthens Practices
Executive search firm Blackwood Group has added Richard Ashton and Alan Stewart to its CFO practice. The firm also announced the additions of Anastasia Belinskaya and Andrew Banks to its technology practice. Mr. Ashton formerly served as senior associate at Spencer Stuart. Mr. Stewart was previously a principal in the financial officers practice at Heidrick
CTPartners Adds to Chicago Office
CTPartners has named Jeff W. Dodson as a partner based in its Chicago office. Mr. Dodson’s primary focus will include active involvement in the life sciences & healthcare and consumer practices. Additionally, he will work to develop CTPartners’ midwest presence. Mr. Dodson has completed senior-level search, assessment and advisory assignments for several multinational clients in
