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Academic Search at Closing Stages of President Search for Valparaiso University
Education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search was recently selected by Valparaiso University to lead in its search for a new president. President José Padilla will retire on December 31, 2025, at the conclusion of his contract. Senior consultants Pamela Balch, Mike Maxey, and search manager Penny Gibbons are leading the assignment. “Over the past month, the presidential search committee
HARTZ Search Tapped by Geisinger to Help Recruit New CFO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has been retained by Geisinger, in Danville, PA, to lead in its search for an executive vice president and CFO. “Our client is seeking a dynamic financial executive to collaborate with the CEO and the executive leadership team to set enterprise-wide strategy, define the financial and non-financial objectives of individual entities and
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.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
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?
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Top Five Mistakes Companies Make with Succession Planning
Appointing the wrong chief executive officer carries significant costs, negatively impacting morale, productivity, reputation, culture, and the bottom line. From a financial perspective alone, unplanned CEO turnover across the globe costs shareholders $112 billion in annual returns. Despite this, CEO succession planning remains underdeveloped in many companies, according to a new report from Odgers Berndtson’s Robert C. Satterwhite
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
Korn Ferry Adds Heidrick Consultants in Europe
Korn/Ferry International has named three consultants who will join the firm’s Milan, Rome and Paris offices. Maurizia Villa will join Korn/Ferry as its head of Italy, after more than 15 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she most recently served as vice chairman. Also joining are Barbara Valaperti, a partner in Heidrick’s financial services practice,
J. Robert Scott Adds Korn Ferry Partner in Hong Kong
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added Roderick Haire as a managing director in its financial services practice, based in Hong Kong. Mr. Haire is responsible for identifying and recruiting senior professionals for financial services and insurance companies across Asia Pacific. Mr. Haire joins J. Robert Scott from Korn/Ferry International’s Hong Kong office where
SoftScape Releases New Talent Mobility Solution
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has released Softscape Talent Mobility, an HR solution that enables organizations to more effectively connect, develop, and deploy a flexible and high performing workforce. Built upon the company's Talent Management software platform, Softscape Talent Mobility provides a new level of visibility into global talent pools and demand
JDG Associates Fills Executive Director Post
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Matt Schatzle as the executive director for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Foundation. Mr. Schatzle has had increasingly responsible executive-level positions at the U.S. Naval Institute Foundation, U.S. Navy Memorial and, most recently, the National Maritime Heritage Foundation. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been
Salary.com Adds Real Estate Industry Job Models
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has added real estate industry job models to its job model and competency library. The library now consists of more than 1,500 job models and 1,300 functional competencies, which provide data and structure for typical jobs at all levels of an organization. Real
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head of Tokyo
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Bruce Baker as managing director and head of its Tokyo office. The search firm currently has three offices in Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo covering East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia. Mr. Baker has been in the Japanese executive search market for over 20 years. He
Martin Partners Fills Controller Position for Linden
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Douglass W. VanDegrift as controller of Linden, LLC, a Chicago-based private-equity firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences. Prior to joining Linden, Mr. VanDegrift was an audit director at McGaldrey & Pullen, LLP. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Survey Says 90 Percent of Respondents Expect to Hire
Ninety percent reported they expect to hire or that their workforce will not be reduced in the coming months, indicating a general optimism about the future business environment, according to HireRight’s 2010 edition of the Background Screening Benchmarking Report. Sixty-nine percent reported personally catching a candidate lying on his or her resume while only one
Job Aspirin Launched
Job Aspirin has been launched by business entrepreneur David Roualdes. The site offers users a combination of job search organization and social networking. Job Aspirin’s web application tracks job opportunities and interactions while incorporating task, contact and document management. Job Aspirin also allows job seekers to invite members of their network — such as career
ZaPoint Partners with Stone Bond Technologies
Zapoint, a provider of career management software, has formed a strategic partnership with Stone Bond Technologies, a provider of business integration software solutions. The companies combined solution will help customers extend the value of Zapoint's profile-based technology across a variety of HR management systems creating a single, real time view of talent across an organization.
Egon Zehnder to Lead CEO Search for Clear Channel
Global executive search Egon Zehnder has been chosen by Clear Channel Communications to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current CEO Mark P. Mays has decided to step down from his role. Clear Channel Communications is a global media and entertainment company specializing in mobile and on-demand entertainment and
Boyden Adds Director from China to Board
Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries, has announced the results of its board of directors elections as part of its annual shareholder meeting in London. Brian Renwick, managing director of Boyden Hong Kong and China, was elected as a new director. In addition, Trina Gordon
The Judge Group Expands Denver Presence
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Todd Van Horn to director of technical staffing in the company’s Denver office. Mr. Van Horn has over 17 years of information technology staffing and consulting experience. He has worked with many Fortune 500 companies throughout his career. He will be responsible for the growth and
Taleo Implemented by Vail Resorts
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has been selected by Vail Resorts to employ a long-term talent management strategy and program. Vail Resorts, which hires more than 10,000 seasonal employees annually, turned to SHL for its behavioral assessment expertise, global presence and certified integration with Taleo's talent management solution. “The breadth and
Drake International Acquires Denosys
Drake International has acquired internet HR software provider DenoSys LLC. The acquisition adds a complete HRMS to Drake's product offering, gives resources to the Drake team, and opens up new market opportunities for Drake's Exponential Impact Talent Management Solution (TMS). DenoSys principals, Ryan Dineen and David Dineen, will join the Drake team at its North
Accretive Solutions Expands Restructuring Practice
Executive search firm Accretive Solutions has added Frank R. Mack as senior managing director in an effort to expand its corporate restructuring practice. As part of this new initiative, Accretive Solutions has formed Accretive Solutions Capital Partners LP to invest directly in special situations and turnarounds, with Mr. Mack to act as the lead investment
