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Five Years Later: How the Shutdown Redefined Business and Leadership
Five years ago this week, the world came to a sudden halt. In March 2020 marked the beginning of a global shutdown that reshaped business, leadership, and the way companies operate. “At Z3Talent, everything came to a standstill,” Steve Ziegler, founder of the Denver-based executive search firm, remembers. Were companies going to keep hiring? Would the
The Moran Company Selected by the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association to Find New Leader
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has been retained by the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association (LAFRA) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior search consultant John Gravley is leading the assignment. The executive director is the chief administrative leader of LAFRA, responsible for
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.
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
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?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Top 5 Executive Search Trends for 2024
As the landscape of executive search evolves into 2024, we stand at the precipice of a transformative era in leadership recruitment. This year is poised to redefine the norms and expectations of executive talent acquisition, shaped by a confluence of technological advancements, shifting work dynamics and a renewed emphasis on diversity and adaptability, according to
McDermott & Bull Fills Finance Post for Restoration Hardware
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Roy Oakes as assistant corporate controller of Restoration Hardware. Mr. Oakes was previously the assistant controller at Long Drug Stores before its acquisition by CVS. “Roy is a financial executive with many proven years of leadership and management experience. He not only uses his managerial accounting skills to
Alliance Staffing Solutions Teams with CrimCheck.net
Alliance Staffing Solutions, a full-service recruitment agency, has formed a partnership with Crimcheck.net to create a single offering that combines staffing services with pre-employment background checks for corporate clients. The initiative will provide single-source simplicity for corporate customers seeking to streamline their staffing operations. “Most companies already provide some sort of background verification and crime
Boyden Places CEO at TiE Global
Boyden has recruited P.K. Agarwal as chief executive officer of TiE Global. Mr. Agarwal previously he held positions of vice president at ACS Inc. and executive vice president and chief information officer for NIC Inc. Neil Sims and John Holland, managing directors of Boyden in San Francisco, in close coordination with Dinesh Mirchandani, managing director
Maxwell Drummond Announces Management Changes
Executive search firm Maxwell Drummond International has announced new board members and general managers. Steve Cardno, the firm’s CFO, and Scott MacDonald, vice president of corporate services, have joined the company’s board of directors. Sean Buchan has been named as U.K. general manager, responsible for managing Maxwell Drummond’s personnel in Aberdeen and London. Brian Coffman
Initio International Acquires U.K.-Based Longbridge
Recruitment group Initio International Ltd. has acquired Longbridge International. Established in 1989, Longbridge International provides recruiting services within the sales & marketing, IT, accountancy and financial services sectors. “Initio have been looking to expand into the U.K. for some time now and I'm extremely excited by the fact that we've been fortunate enough to acquire
DHR Names EVP in St. Louis Office
Executive search firm DHR International has named Michael A. Mason as executive vice president in its St. Louis office. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Mason was a consultant with his own firm that specialized in assisting candidates at branding themselves and articulating their passions to secure and sustain careers in engineering and design. He formerly
Ceridian Selected by Businessolver
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has been selected by Businessolver, Inc. to manage its payroll and automate its recruiting and attendance processes. Prior to Ceridian, Businessolver's payroll was entirely outsourced, and the recruiting and time and attendance efforts were managed in-house, either manually or with the
World Search Alliance Becomes Agilium Worldwide
World Search Alliance has changed its name to Agilium Worldwide – Executive Search Group to better reflect the nature of the organization’s operation and relevancy in the new global business environment. Incoming chairman F. Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, Mexico, said that since the organization’s beginnings in 1984, “Agilium Worldwide’s most differentiating features have always
Hirevue’s Video Job Interviewing Platform Available to Taleo Users
Video interviewing provider HireVue has announced the completion of its integration with Taleo Business Edition from Taleo Corp. Users of Taleo Recruiting on-demand software, can now include live and virtual video interviewing within their hiring workflow. The integrated solution also allows customers to initiate, view, share and provide collaborative feedback on candidates who are interviewed
SuccessFactors Deployed by Genpact
Genpact, a leader in managing business processes, has deployed SuccessFactors’ Business Execution (BizX) Suite to help the company optimize its performance management processes. Genpact will employ SuccessFactors solutions, which include goal management, performance management, employee profile and 360 degree reviews, to align employees' goals and objectives to the company's overall organizational strategy. Genpact has currently
Odgers Berndtson Places CEO for Toronto Pan-Am Games
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has recruited Ian Troop as chief executive officer of the 2015 Toronto Pan-Am Games Organizing Committee. The search was conducted by Paul Stanley, a senior partner based in the firm's Toronto office. Odgers Berndtson has also been selected to place the entire executive team for the 2015 Toronto Pan-Am
Workstream Posts Revenue and Net Losses
Workstream Inc./( NASDAQ:WSTM), a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has posted revenues of $4 million for the third quarter fiscal 2010, compared to $5.30 million during the same period last year. “The company's Q3 results were reflective of corporate customers hesitating to spend on new capital project while healthcare and financial
Preston | Reffett Retained by Feld Entertainment
Preston | Reffett, LLC has been engaged to conduct a search for a vice of marketing for Feld Entertainment. Elaine Erickson of the firm’s New York City office will lead the assignment. Feld Entertainment was founded in 1967 by Irvin Feld when he acquired Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The family-owned company has
RP International Opens Office in Sydney
Global specialist telecoms and technology recruitment consultancy RP International has opened an office in Sydney to support clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. The new office follows the establishment of an APAC regional hub in Singapore in 2007 and a contract-specialist office in Kuala Lumpur in 2009. “The opening of our Sydney
Nosal Partners Recruits COO for American-De Rosa
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has placed Martin Furman as chief operating officer for American-De Rosa Lamparts LLC. Mr. Furman was previously COO at Pentel of America Ltd. The search was conducted by firm partner John W. Morrow. American-De Rosa Lamparts is a supplier and designer of lighting parts, hardware, fixtures, ceiling fans, and plumbing
Search Solutions International Creates Small Business Division
Search Solutions International, Inc. has launched a small business division designed to fit the needs and budgets of virtually any business. This includes streamlining the employment process and providing employers the talent they need to grow. “Small business is the engine that fuels our economy and represents 99.7 percent of employer firms in the U.S.
Hewitt Renews Contract with International Paper Through 2014
Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global human resources consulting and outsourcing services company, has renewed its long-standing contract to provide HR business process outsourcing (BPO) services to International Paper Company, a global paper and packaging company. Hewitt and International Paper inked their initial HR BPO deal in 2001. Under the terms of the contract, Hewitt will
Work&Partners Fills Post at IBM
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Lawrence Goldberg as partner of the global Oracle Center of Competency at IBM Global Services Consulting. Mr. Goldberg was formerly with Oracle where he had various roles throughout his 11 years with the firm, his most recent being vice president, analytics consulting team. IBM GBS offers business consulting, systems
AfterCollege Partners with Cross Post to Provide Recruitment Tools for Newspapers
AfterCollege, an online career network for students and recent graduates, has announced a partnership with Cross-Post, LLC, the leader in building detailed recruiting networks with newspapers and niche job boards. The companies are collaborating to offer newspapers a complete package of revenue generation tools for online recruitment advertising. Cross-Post allows classified recruitment advertisers to post
Increase in Demand for Temporary Workers Expected
Demand for temporary workers in the U.S. is expected to increase 10.8 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the 2010 second quarter over the same period in 2009, according to the Palmer Forecast, a study conducted by staffing industry consulting firm G. Palmer & Associates. The report also indicated a 3.8 percent decline in
Aquire Creates New Tool for HR Managers
Aquire, a global provider of workforce planning and analytics solutions, has released Integrity 2.0, a new version of the company's data integrity module for OrgPublisher, an automatic organizational charting and reporting solution. The combined program allows HR managers to collaboratively audit, correct and maintain workforce data housed in multiple systems and locations. “We cleanse customer
Interview with Rolf Heeb: Moving Forward After the Great Recession (Part 1)
Rolf Heeb is founder and CEO of AIMS International – Germany, which has offices in Neuss/Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Munich. In 2000, Mr. Heeb’s firm, IFM, became the German partner of AIMS International and in 2002 he became a board member of the organization and, later, regional head of the EMEA Region. He was appointed
Furst Group to Provide Executive Recruitment Services to UHC
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has signed an agreement with University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) to provide permanent executive recruitment services. “We are excited to partner with UHC and to help our nation’s medical centers retain, recruit and attract the best leaders available,” said Furst Group president, Sherrie Barch. “UHC’s membership has an outstanding track
Global Sage Adds Head of Business Development
Global Sage has named Andrew Miller as director of Asia where he will head business development for the firm’s intelligence and research group. With more 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, Mr. Miller previously served as managing director in Asia for both Linedata Services and Xinhua Finance. “Increasingly we are moving up
Diversified Search Places IT Exec at Christiana Care Health Systems
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has recruited Randall Gaboriault as vice president and chief information officer at Christiana Care Health Systems. Mr. Gaboriault was previously senior vice president and CIO of Teleflex, Inc. The search was conducted by Jim Langston, managing director of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, offers global search capabilities
Ultimate Software Selected by Rockville Bank
Ultimate Software has been selected by Rockville Bank, a community bank in central Connecticut with $1.6 billion in assets, for its HR operations and unifying its HCM processes with UltiPro Workplace. “Both the HR team and our employees are experiencing the benefits of having a single-source solution for unified HCM,” said Anne McConnell, assistant vice
Korn Ferry Names Head of Leadership
Korn/Ferry International has added Lewis Rusen as senior client partner and office managing director of the firm’s Toronto office, where he will serve as president of the leadership and talent consulting business for North America. Mr. Rusen, who has been with Korn/Ferry for four years, has more than 15 years of hands-on experience working with
CEOS are Gearing Up for Recovery and Growth
CEOs appear to be emerging from recession mode and priming for a return to growth, according to results of The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2010 Survey, which polls CEOs about the greatest challenges facing them in the year ahead. “Both the year-on-year movement and rank order of challenges suggest that CEOs' focus has moved from
Monster Adds Online Advertising Veteran
Online careers site Monster.com has appointed Rick Boyce as vice president of advertising sales. Mr. Boyce was previously the SVP of business development for Rooftop Media. He is best known for his work as the founding sales director at Wired Digital, the web companion to Wired magazine. There he led the team that sold the
Harris / IIC Partners Completes Search for MNSCU
Dublin, Ohio based Harris / IIC Partners has been placed Darrel Huish as vice chancellor of information technology at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Mr. Huish previously served as vice chancellor of information technology at Maricopa Community Colleges. With its 32 institutions, MnSCU is the largest single provider of higher education in
Bayard Advertising Agency to Lead Recruitment Advertising for CTCA
Bayard Advertising Agency, Inc. has been selected as recruitment advertising agency of record by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Bayard will create recruitment marketing and media solutions for CTCA by further developing and spreading its uplifting, compassionate brand message through creative campaigns that are designed to attract candidates that are aligned with CTCA's core
