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The Value of Confidential Job Postings
As the dynamics of talent acquisition continue to evolve, the traditional approach of openly advertising vacancies is being redefined. Companies are finding that maintaining discretion during key hires not only protects internal stability but also strengthens their competitive position in the market. Confidential job postings, once reserved for executive or sensitive leadership roles, are now
Kirk Palmer Associates Assists Holt Renfrew with CEO Search
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Franco Savastano as president and CEO of Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew. The search was led by Kyle Rudy. He succeeds Sebastian Picardo, who stepped down effective September 30, 2025, after five years at the helm. The appointment is expected to usher in a new
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.
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
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?
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
8 Traits of Effective Leaders
When thinking about positive leadership traits, what qualities come to mind? Perhaps it’s authenticity, emotional intelligence, dedication, or transparency. Regardless, effective leadership ties back to having a clear purpose. In today’s workplace, that purpose centers on empowering people, according to a recent report from DHR Global’s Christine Greybe. With people and purpose as the guiding
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
SourceRight Solutions Creates New Talent Acquisition Tool
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has launched SourceRight Advisor for talent acquisition programs, a workforce analytics and thought leadership solution that draws on the company's experience, information, knowledge and scale to help businesses develop better-informed strategies to optimize their services and workforce management spend. SourceRight Advisor will deliver specialized expertise and guidance including
Bond International Software Partners with NCVO
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software has announced a partnership with its Bond Payroll Services division, a BACS-registered payroll outsourcing solution, and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. Bond Payroll Services is a payroll outsourcing solution for organizations that do not want to or are
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Opens Minneapolis Office
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Mark Klingsheim as managing director to open its new Minneapolis office. Mr. Klingsheim, who focuses on the life sciences area, has successfully completed executive search assignments for global Fortune 500 companies as well as private corporations and emerging growth companies. He previously was managing partner and founder of
680 Partners Places CFO at MediaLets
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Andrew Eisele as chief financial officer of Medialets, a cross-platform rich media advertising solution for mobile apps. Mr. Eisele was most recently the COO and CFO with TargetSpot. Ross Freeman, Managing Partner with 680 Partners LLC completed the search for Medialets. This is the third member of the company’s
SuccessFactors Adds Exec in Asia Pacific
SuccessFactors, Inc. has announced that Ben Corser has joined its APAC team to take responsibility for activities with Asia Pacific channels and alliances partners. Mr. Corser brings more than two decades of experience in Asia Pacific Alliances and Partner management, with leading high tech IT organizations. Most recently, he was senior director of channel sales
WorkStream Announces Restructuring
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has announced expansion of its management, appointment of a new board of directors, new capital structure and additional capital. John Long, former CEO of First Advantage Corporation, will take over as CEO of Workstream, replacing Michael Mullarkey, founder and current CEO, who will
Harris / IIC Partners to Find Chief Investment Officer for Royal Neighbors of America
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has been chosen by Royal Neighbors of America (RNA) to lead the search for its next chief investment officer. Since 1895, Royal Neighbors of America has been dedicated to supporting women and serving communities providing women and their families insurance products, financial and health related education as well opportunities
