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Here’s How Interim Leaders Give Companies A Strategic Edge
In Business Talent Group’s report Accelerating Transformation Success, one thing is clear: transformation has become a permanent state of business. Organizations across industries are under pressure to adapt to rapid technological shifts, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving customer demands. But for many companies, internal teams alone don’t have the capacity or political freedom to deliver the speed
Artico Search Adds New Partner
Artico Search has expanded with the addition of Glenn Zweig as partner. “Glenn represents exactly the kind of partner we want at Artico,” said Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Artico Search. “He shares our client-first mindset and our conviction that excellence in leadership search means going far deeper than filling a role. His background scaling
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.
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
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?
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
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
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,
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
Taleo Launches Talent Intelligence for Small and Medium Businesses
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has launched Taleo Business Edition Insight, an analytics solution to provide executives with visibility into their workforces to proactively manage their business. With Taleo Insight, companies can get a real-time look at the people resources they have — and determine the ones that they need —
The RightThing Expands with Latin America Office
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has announced plans to open a global recruitment operations center in Buenos Aires. The center will support the direct needs of The RightThing's Latin American clients as well as other parts of the world and focus on the recruitment of hard-to-fill, exempt hires. “As talent acquisition needs
AON Consulting Acquires Hewitt Associates
Aon Corporation has acquired global human resources consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates, Inc. for $4.9 billion in cash and stock to expand its consulting operations. Following the close of the transaction, Aon intends to integrate Hewitt with its existing consulting and outsourcing operations (Aon Consulting) and operate the segment globally under the newly created
Stanton Chase Opens Office in London City
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a London City office that will specialize solely in the international insurance and reinsurance sector. Based in The Minories, the office will be managed by Freddie de Lisle who joins Stanton Chase from Gundersen Partners together with Stuart Prentice, director; Paul Woodhouse, director and Shaun McCarthy, senior
CTPartners Names Head of the Global CEO and Board Practice
CTPartners has named Keith Meyer as a vice chairman and head of the firm’s global CEO and board practice based in Chicago. Mr. Meyer has over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 boards, CEOs and senior executive teams in all areas of corporate governance and board effectiveness best practices. He joins from Heidrick &
Storbeck Pimentel Recruits CEO for Internet2
Executive search firm Storbeck Pimentel has placed H. David Lambert as president and CEO of Internet2. Mr. Lambert currently serves as the vice president for information services and chief information officer at Georgetown University. Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the research and education community. Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates is a minority and female
Manpower Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.6 billion for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 21 percent from a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings $32.7 million, or 40 cents per share, from $16.3 million, or 21 cents a share, the prior year. “The improving secular trends are continuing as
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Expands Diversity Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Tracy McMillan as managing director in the firm’s New York office. Throughout his 15-year search career, Mr. McMillan has focused on the placement of women and people of color at senior levels, across all functional areas and industries. For the past decade, Mr. McMillan has owned and operated
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Global Private Equity Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Richard Thackray and Jonathan Goldstein to its global private equity practice. Mr. Thackray joined the firm as a partner in London, and Mr. Goldstein as a partner in New York. Both will focus on regional clients within the private equity sector, managing senior-level administration, operations,
IRC Selects Beckett McLaughlin as Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Beckett McLaughlin International (BMI) as its newest member firm. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, BMI has represented some of the world’s most successful companies, such as The Carlyle Group, Marriott International (250 completed searches), CSX Corporation, the Walt Disney Company, Northrop Grumman, Unisys Corporation, Aquilex and
Krauthamer & Associates to Lead CEO Search for Metropolitan Washington Airports
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has been selected by Metropolitan Washington Airports to conduct the search to fill the position of president and CEO of the Airports Authority. Krauthamer & Associates will work under the direction of the legal and governance committee chaired by Jack Andrew Garson. That committee will work with the firm
ADP to Acquire Workscape
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Workscape, Inc., a provider of integrated HR solutions and services. Based in Marlborough, MA, Workscape serves a broad client base, including numerous Fortune 250 companies, and provides solutions to more than 3.5 million users with services deployed
Vetted Solutions Adds Senior Associate
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Judith Walker as senior associate. Ms. Walker has more than 25 years experience in non-profit management with both professional and trade associations. She served for nearly 20 years in management positions of increasing responsibility at the world’s largest association management company, SmithBucklin Corporation. Her tenure
Sanford Rose Opens San Diego Office
Sanford Rose Associates has named Robin Toft as president of its new San Diego office, a life sciences and healthcare-focused firm within the Sanford Rose Associates executive search network. Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms Toft was managing director of Sanford Rose Associates-San Francisco, which exclusively focuses on executive recruitment for life sciences clients.
Harris / IIC Partners Places CFO at Lion Apparel
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has recruited James Di Santo as chief financial officer for Lion Apparel, Inc. Mr. James Di Santo previously served as vice president of finance and CFO at Airtex Products (a Carlyle Group portfolio company) Started in 1898, Lion Apparel is the largest provider of fire fighters personal protective equipment
Kronos Integrates eQuest
Kronos Incorporated has integrated its hiring solution with the eQuest job posting distributor to enable organizations to automatically post jobs to multiple career boards for faster, targeted, and more strategic recruiting. Integration of the Kronos hiring solution with eQuest's job distributor allows hiring managers and recruiters to conveniently manage all aspects of the Internet job
Employment Index Shows Slight Rise in Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf, which measures managerial hiring activity online, showed minor improvement, showed minor improvement, rising from 89 in May to 92.6 in June. Nearly all of the cities tracked by the Index had an increase in hiring this month, led by Miami (+13 percent), Cleveland (+12 percent), Boston (+11 percent) and Louisville (+11 percent). Minneapolis,
TillmanCarlson Recruits IT Leadership Team for Zimmer Holdings
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited four key leaders for Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Edwina Lenz has been recruited to serve as vice president, PMO & business transformation. Ms. Lenz joins Zimmer after 11 years with Johnson & Johnson where she most recently served as worldwide vice president, program management for Project Crossroads. Mark Belk
Lonergan Partners Adds to Silicon Valley Office
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has added David Madden as a partner in its Silicon Valley office where he will manage the software and services practice. Mr. Madden’s previous work assignments include senior placements at technology companies, including Hewlett Packard, Good Technology and Gomez (now a division of Compuware). Prior to Lonergan Partners, he was
Online Job Demand Unchanged in June
Online advertised vacancies inched up by 19,600 in June to 4,154,000 following a small decline in May, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.62 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in May (the last available unemployment data)
PeopleClick Authoria Expands Talent Offering
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has expanded its offerings with the introduction of Peopleclick Authoria Collaborate. The offering streamlines communication throughout the enterprise to extend the brand promise, enhance employee engagement and increase productivity, powering high-performance cultures for clients worldwide. “This is an exciting opportunity for companies to build
Pinstripe Names Social Media Director
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Michelle Krier as director of marketing and social media. Ms. Krier is responsible for shaping and promoting the company’s leadership position, external and internal communications initiatives, and business marketing. In addition to leading the firm’s marketing efforts, her team also crafts recruitment
Agilium Adds Member Firms in Spain and China
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has added Ellis & Partners of Spain and ZDL Executive Search of China as its newest member firms. Ellis & Partners is based in both Madrid and Barcelona and was founded by managing partner Pedro Nieto who has over 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The firm specializes in life sciences/healthcare
DHR Adds Former Sheffield Haworth Recruiter
DHR International has appointed David McCormack as managing director and global head of investment banking, global markets, and hedge funds. Based in the firm’s New York office, Mr. McCormack is building and managing a team of professionals in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, focusing on M&A, corporate finance, ECM, DCM, equities, FICC, quant
Tula International Opens Office in Germany
Atlanta-headquartered executive search firm Tula International has opened a new German office in Baden-Württemberg. “As our growth continues and we see an increase in clients from Germany, it makes sense for us to have a small office there,” said Bernard Vanderlande, managing director. “German companies in both the wind energy and solar power sectors are
Morgan Consulting Finds New CEO For Cal eConnect
National executive search firm Morgan Consulting Resources has placed Carladenise Armbrister Edwards, Ph.D. as chief executive officer for newly created Cal eConnect. Paula Morgan, president, and Lu Miller, senior vice president, co-led the search. Most recently, Ms. Edwards served as Georgia's Health Information Technology Coordinator in her roles as chief of staff and interim commissioner
America’s Job Exchange and HireAHero.org Join Forces
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with HireAHero.org, a national program that provides free employment services for returning service members and their families. Members of Hire A Hero (HAH) will have full access to AJE's network of diverse jobs on the HAH website, including opportunities specifically
Spencer Stuart to Open Euro Knowledge Center
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart will establish a multi-million euro global technology and knowledge centre in Dublin. The firm will create approximately 100 highly skilled positions over five years in software development, IT support services and information and data quality with the support of government through IDA Ireland. “The centre will be responsible for research,
TheLadders Introduces FitFinder
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has introduced recruitment service FitFinder. The new FitFinder service enables employers and recruiters to submit job opportunities to talent specialists who will research, match and deliver the most appropriate professional-level candidates on TheLadders that meet their specific requirements. “A consistent theme we keep hearing from employers and recruiters is they're
Wanted Technologies and LinkedIn Form Partnership
WANTED Technologies, a provider of real-time employment market information, has announced that professional networking platform LinkedIn has licensed the WANTED Analytics Apps platform of integrated sales productivity solutions. “We are pleased to support LinkedIn's efforts to provide services to recruiters and staffing professionals,” said Bruce Murray, president and CEO of WANTED Technologies. “Our goals are
HR Professionals and Employers Place Value in Professional Certification
Sixty-two percent of the U.S.-employer and 82 percent of outside of U.S.-employer respondents consider professionally certified employees to have a strong impact on a company's profitability and that most professionals and employers feel that the demand for professional certification in the HR field will grow in the next three to five years. The survey of
