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The Energists Strengthens Brookside Energy Leadership with Key CFO and Investor Relations Appointments
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area
Signium Expands into Athens, Greece
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded in Athens, Greece with the additions of Artemis Miropoulos and Dimitris Papanikitopoulos. They are the founders of Linkage, a SHRM company that offers leadership development resources focused on producing effective and purposeful leaders. “Artemis and Dimitris bring a depth of expertise and human understanding that resonates with Signium’s core values,” said Annelize van
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
CIO Partners 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
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?
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,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
Interview: Creating Value Through People – An Hr Leader’s Perspective (part 2)
Manny Sousa was recently appointed head of HR for Royal Bank of Canada’s International Banking and Global Insurance businesses. With over 25 years of total experience, Mr. Sousa’s background includes key HR leadership roles spanning the consumer products, financial services, retail and telecommunications industries with companies like T-Mobile, Invesco, Mars and PepsiCo. Mr. Sousa is
Kinsey Allen Opens Boston Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has opened a new office in Boston, focused on key hires within the asset management market; the firm expects to employ five by the end of the year. The new location will be run by Katie Vande Water, who joins as director and head of asset management –
Heidrick & Struggles Creates Global Sports Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has launched a new 42-member global search practice dedicated to the sports business. The global sport leadership advisory group will be led by Joe Bailey, who was most recently CEO of Dolphins Enterprises, the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium. "Talent is a critical element in creating and
Caldwell Partners to Lead CEO Search for CombiMatrix
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has been selected by CombiMatrix Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Jodie Emery of Caldwell will serve as the lead partner for the assignment. "We are delighted to have been awarded the CombiMatrix assignment. The company is in an exciting phase,
Arbita and Pinnacle Affirmative Action Services Join Forces
Arbita, a provider of recruitment marketing solutions, and Pinnacle Affirmative Action Services, an HR consulting leader in providing affirmative action planning solutions, have formed a strategic alliance to connect recruitment and affirmative action planning. In addition to working together, Arbita and Pinnacle will be publishing a thought leadership article on recruitment, affirmative action guidelines, and
SelectMinds Creates Referral Recruiting Solution
SelectMinds, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) networking and referral technologies, has launched TalentVine, a referral recruiting solution. TalentVine enables corporations to tap into the social networks of current and former employees to accelerate their referral program with access to quality employment candidates. Driven by a job alert engine, the tool enables recruiters to mobilize current
Kinsey Allen Opens Boston Office
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has opened a new office in Boston. The office will focus initially on key hires within the asset management market and will be led by Katie Vande Water, who becomes director and head of asset management – U.S. Ms. Vande Water was previously a partner in the global
Korn Ferry Expands in Greater China
Korn/Ferry International has strengthened its position in the Greater China region with three new hires. Based in Beijing and Shanghai, the new partners will augment the firm’s capabilities in the life sciences, industrial and financial services markets. Jerome Bucher joins Korn/Ferry in Beijing as senior client partner – life sciences; he was previously with Heidrick
Stanton Chase Adds Three New Offices in Europe and the Middle East
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened three offices in Europe and the Middle East — Brussels, Lisbon and Doha. With this expansion, Stanton Chase increases its locations to 70 offices in 43 countries, offering services in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and North America. “Expansion enhances our ability
Vetted Solutions Appoints Senior Associate
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has named E. Harrison Able as senior associate. Mr. Able has served nearly 40 years as CEO of non-profit organizations and associations, most recently as the president and CEO of the American Association of Museums, where he established the organization as the largest and most influential cultural
Nosal Partnes Taps New CEO for Protecticve Industries
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Greg Tucholski as chief executive officer for Protective Industries, Inc. Mr. Tucholski was previously president – international for Hill-Rom Company. The search was conducted by Terri Naughtin, managing partner, and David Nosal, chairman and CEO. Based in Buffalo, Protective Industries is a manufacturer of plastic injection-molded and vinyl
SoftScape Selected by Ascendis
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has announced Ascendis, a consultancy company in Romania, has selected Softscape for its talent management SaaS solution. This alliance will provide Ascendis' customers with an advanced strategic HR software platform to better manage their workforces and drive growth and productivity. Ascendis is the largest consultancy company in
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands in Hong Kong and London
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Katie Lowe as a consultant in the firm’s Hong Kong office and Nina Gray as a managing director in London. The new additions mark MLA’s expansion in the European and Asian legal markets. Ms. Lowe was previously a senior researcher at Cripps Sears & Partners, where
J. Robert Scott Adds Recruiters to Technology Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added two managing directors within its technology practice. Steve Maxwell, a 25-year technology and recruiting industry veteran, joins the Boston office. Joining the firm’s London office is Grace Borrelli, who brings more than 25 years of executive recruiting and professional services experience to the firm. Both will be
Benchmark Executive Search Completes Search for Global Crossing
Benchmark Executive Search has placed John Sutton as executive vice president and general manager of a new Federal sector customer-facing unit at Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider with revenues in excess of $2.5B. “Benchmark did a great job working with us to truly understand our needs and help us refine those needs
Simply Hired Launches Site for Austria
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has launched a localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at).With more than 60,000 available local job listings, The new site launches with a range of social job search features including integration with LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter enabling job seekers to view professional connections in their
Talent Alliance to Develop Social Media Website for Chinese Recruiters
Talent Alliance, Inc. has initiated development of a domestic recruiting and social media website for Chinese recruiters. The new website which will be co-developed in Shanghai by Global Talent will focus on brining training, best practices and a social media outlet to China's thousands of recruiters and independent recruiters. The site will also enable independent
Corners Group Joins InterSearch Worldwide
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added Corners Group, a boutique executive search firm based in Canada, as its newest member firm. The partnership creates a new search firm in Canada that is capable of conducting executive search assignments on a global level and has easy access to international candidates. The
Tatum Adds to Dallas Office
Tatum LLC has added Greg L. Walther as a partner in its Dallas office. He will be responsible for developing and expanding Tatum's retail and hospitality practice. “Greg's deep understanding of the retail and hospitality marketplace enables him to bring a wealth of experience to our firm,” said Jim Schuchard, managing partner of Tatum's Dallas
HumanConcepts and USjade Form Alliance
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has formed a partnership with USJade, an IT services provider for enterprise business and technology solutions. Combining HumanConcepts' OrgPlus Enterprise software platform with USJade's best practice expertise around implementing ERP systems will provide customers a solution to augment current infrastructure with workforce intelligence. The companies will focus
Astra HR Selected by Jan-Pro International
Astra HR, a national leader in human resource management, has been named the preferred provider of HR management for JAN-PRO International. The partnership provides Astra HR with endorsed status for the more than 10,000 franchise locations internationally. As part of the agreement, Astra HR will provide a suite of specialized HR services that address the
Preston | Reffett Retained to Fill Several Posts at EYC, USA
Preston | Reffett, LLC has been has been retained to conduct seven key leadership positions for EYC, USA. EYC (Engage Your Customer) is a London-based company with several offices in the U.S. Three of Preston | Reffett's offices will collaborate on the engagement. Preston | Reffett, LLC, is a retained firm with offices in Seattle,
Global Labor Market Optimism Improving
According to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results employer optimism in the global labor market is improving, with employers in 30 of 36 countries and territories indicating stronger hiring plans compared to 12 months ago. Despite uncertainty in the European market, fewer employers are reporting negative forecasts for the quarter ahead. Meanwhile, employers in
Dillistone Elects Non-Executive Director
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has elected Giles Robin Fearnley to its board as a non-executive director. Mr. Fearnley has 35 years' experience in the passenger transport industry. Having been one of the founders of Prism Rail PLC he then led that group as chief executive from its formation through
CTPartners Adds Director
CTPartners has named Andrew Song as director of its capital markets practice group. As a member of the firm’s financial services practice, Mr. Song serves clients in the capital markets sector. He has completed assignments for senior positions in sales, trading, research, structuring and banking across multiple asset classes. Mr. Song was previously associate principal
PeopleClick Authoria Forms Alliance with Mercer
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with Mercer in supporting the launch of Mercer's Human Capital Connect. Through the alliance, the companies will bring clients a solution integrating the consulting practices from Mercer with technology offerings in compensation, performance management and succession planning from Peopleclick
Interview: Creating Value Through People – An Hr Leader’s Perspective (part 1)
Manny Sousa was recently appointed head of HR for Royal Bank of Canada’s International Banking and Global Insurance businesses. With over 25 years of total experience, Mr. Sousa’s background includes key HR leadership roles spanning the consumer products, financial services, retail and telecommunications industries with companies like T-Mobile, Invesco, Mars and PepsiCo. Mr. Sousa is
Smooch Reynolds Joins Irvine Company; TRRG Integrated with Stanton Chase
After 23 years as a public relations and investor relations recruiter, Smooch Reynolds will become senior vice president of communications for the Irvine Company, a real estate development firm. Ms. Reynolds will transition her search firm, TRRG, Inc., to Stanton Chase International. “I realize this may be the biggest career decision I'll ever make,” said
DHR Expands into Australia and New Zealand
DHR International has announced the expansion into Australia and New Zealand and the opening of a Sydney office. Concurrent with the expansion, Darren Challis has joined the firm as managing director of DH International Pty Limited, DHR International's Australian & New Zealand practice, and a member of DHR’s board of directors. As a recruiter, Mr.
Lonergan Partners Recruits CEO for ImageSpan
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Kurt Garbe as chief executive officer of ImageSpan. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Garbe was most recently CEO of SolutionSet. “Kurt’s unique experience with scaling Internet-based service companies will drive ImageSpan’s future success,” said Ms. Schaffer. ImageSpan provides a comprehensive licensing automation platform that allows
Companies Step-Up Online Recruiting as Demand Strengthens
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 by one point in May as a number of industries continued to step-up their online recruitment efforts. The annual growth rate during May was 14 percent (16
