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Solomon Page Fills Senior Role for Baylor Scott & White
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has helped to recruit Stephanie Motter as president, health plan and senior vice president, employer solutions at Baylor Scott & White Health. Marc Gouran led this national search in his capacity as managing director and global practice leader at Solomon Page healthcare. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for
TM² Executive Search Recruits Dean for Fort Valley State University
TM² Executive Search (TM²) has assisted in the recruitment of Vonda M. Easterling as dean of students at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). “I am truly pleased with TM² and the professional, prompt engagement during our dean of students search,” said Timothy L. Hatchett, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. “I would gladly
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.
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
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?
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
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
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
JobScience Releases New Talent Solution
Recruitment solutions provider Jobscience, Inc. has released its first unified talent management solution available on salesforce.com's AppExchange2. Jobscience's TalentCloud2 now includes recruiting, onboarding and employee management modules to help firms find, onboard, and retain the most highly qualified employees. The suite’s pricing is based on number of users on an annual basis. “Jobscience has become
Spectrum Joins Glasford International as U.K. Partner
Spectrum, the retained executive search and coaching firm for the global cleantech, communications, digital media and technology sectors, has become the exclusive U.K. partner of Glasford International, a global collaboration of independent search firms. Said Daniel Osmer, Spectrum managing partner, “Glasford is an ambitious and dynamic group – it's already a top 20 global search
DavenportMajor to Lead Searches for Cox Communications
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been select by Cox Communications to conduct search for a new vice president of sales and vice president of customer experience. Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm
Executive Hiring Returning to Full Power
Most executive hiring trends are now pointed upward, albeit with a sharper focus on maintaining optimal productivity, according to the quarterly Boyden Executive Outlook. Chief executive officers, chief marketing officers, chief sustainability officers and HR executives top lists of demand across regions and sectors. The ramping up of sustainability divisions and the need to shift
Ultimate Software Selected by the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs has activated Ultimate Software’s UltiPro HCM solution to better manage its workforce, as well as handle complex multi-state taxation and payroll requirements associated with unions. As part of the Tribune Company, the Chicago Cubs previously used a large enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) to manage the baseball team's HR and payroll processes.
MyWebume to Provide Job Postings Advertising
Recruiters and HR departments have until July 31st to enroll in MyWebume LLC’s “MyWebume Launch Celebration” program, which includes a wide array of free and reduced-fee services. MyWebume will provide recruiters and employers with a wide array of free and reduced-fee services for three months in celebration of the company’s newly launched all-in-one career management
Recruiters Confident of Growing Demand
The mid-year executive search industry outlook is positive according to a majority of consultants polled recently by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). The survey reveals that 67 percent of recruiters expect to see revenue growth in the second half of the year, while 27 percent predict revenues will stay the same. In total
Russell Reynolds Associates Finds CEO for National Trust for Historic Preservation
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has recruited Stephanie Meeks as president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Ms. Meeks, a veteran in the nonprofit arena, formerly served as president and CEO of Counterpart International, a human development and humanitarian organization. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy,
Seba International Expands in Dubai
SeBa International has opened its fourth office in Dubai, U.A.E. The SEBA Dubai office will initially start as a satellite office with intentions to become a portal for existing and new clients across the Middle East & Africa. “Despite the current economic woes affecting Dubai, we view the U.A.E. and the surrounding region as a
RPI International Opens Hong Kong Office
Telecoms and technology recruiting specialists RPI International has opened a new office in Hong Kong office which will be headed by Stella Ng, an experienced recruitment professional who has been providing resourcing solutions in the region for over a decade. With this Hong Kong office supplements the firm’s presences in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Initially
Jobserve Introduces New Advertiser Dashboard
Employment website JobServe has announced the release of its new Advertiser Dashboard. The Advertiser Dashboard consolidates key account management tools in a centralized location. Users can customize four quick link buttons at the top of their homepage to display the services used most often. Select options include: Resume Search, Post a Job, and SmartAds. “We
HireRight Intergrates Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has announced its Oracle Validated Integration for Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.1. HireRight achieved Oracle Validated Integration with PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) 9.1 through the Oracle Partner Network (OPN) program. The HireRight integrated solution provides PeopleSoft users with seamless employment background and drug screening capabilities
SourceRight Solutions Introduces SourcingEdge
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has unveiled SourcingEdge, a proprietary candidate sourcing methodology that is designed to help talent acquisition outsourcing clients identify talent from both active and passive candidate pools. SourcingEdge combines SourceRight's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) experience and capabilities with Talent 2.0 strategies, technologies, and analytics to proactively build, nurture and
GloCap Search Launches Coaching Practice
Executive search firm Glocap Search has launched a high performance coaching practice which will be led by managing director Dr. Jonathan F. Katz. Dr. Katz, a licensed psychologist, was the founding partner of High Performance Associates and the director of sport/exercise psychology at Altheus, an advanced health and performance center. He has served as the
Boardwalk Consulting Fills Post for Fire Chief
BoardWalk Consulting has assisted Mayor Kasim Reed in selecting Kelvin Cochran as the Atlanta Fire Department chief. Mr. Cochran served as fire chief of the City of Atlanta from 2008-2009 before being appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the U.S. fire administrator in Washington, D.C. BoardWalk Consulting, a member of the AESC, develops
Manpower Launches Disabilities Transition Program
Manpower Inc. has created a national program called Project Ability to transition people with disabilities into sustainable employment with leading employers nationwide. The program works together in partnership with community organizations TransAccess, Project HIRED and the California State Department of Rehabilitation. Project Ability has already enlisted several companies to commit to hiring individuals with disabilities,
Korn Ferry Posts 55 Percent Revenue Rise
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) has posted revenues of $176.9 million for the fourth quarter fiscal 2010, an increase of 55 percent from revenues of $107 million a year ago. The quarter includes fee revenue from the acquisition of Whitehead Mann, which closed on June 11, 2009. Korn/Ferry saw an increase in revenue from all segments of its
AdminiStaff Acquires OneMind Connect
Administaff, Inc., a provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired OneMind Connect, Inc., which does business under the trade name ExpensAble. ExpensAble is a provider of expense report management solutions delivered in both a Software as a Service (SaaS) model and as a desktop software product. The company currently serves
3P Consultants Completes Search for Finolex
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Sarat Moharana as vice president, pipe plant, at Finolex Industries. Mr. Moharana was previously general manager of Caprihans India and had complete responsibilities for all their plants. Finolex Industries Limited was incorporated in 1981 and is the largest PVC pipe manufacturer in India. 3P Consultants Pvt.
Jobs2Web Publisher Introduced
Jobs2web, a provider of interactive recruiting solutions, has introduced job publishing system Jobs2web Publisher. The tool is a complete solution that gives employers the ability to use detailed job and applicant status data to automatically route distribution to various types of job boards and aggregators while measuring the effectiveness of each source down to the
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
