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Beyond the Hire: How Private Equity Firms Are Rethinking the Executive Search Mandate
In private equity, leadership isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about fueling transformation. Every executive decision carries the weight of accelerated timelines, evolving strategies, and investor expectations. The difference between success and stagnation often comes down to whether a firm can identify leaders who don’t just fit the current moment, but can also architect the next
Funk Associates Recruits Provost for Clemson University
Funk Associates has recruited J. Cole Smith as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost of Clemson University. This follows approval from the board of trustees compensation committee. He will replace Robert H. Jones, who announced he was stepping down following 11 years serving as the university’s provost. “I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Cole Smith has
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Using Leadership Assessment to Win the PE Talent Wars
Talent has become an increasingly acknowledged driver of value creation in private equity firms as pressure to deliver outsized returns increases. With this, PE funds have invested in executive recruiting services and built out their own internal functions to find the best talent in an increasingly competitive landscape. Nevertheless, the evaluation process for talent hasn’t
Lonergan Partners Completes Search for Synthetic Genomics
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Jim Flatt as chief technical officer at Synthetic Genomics, Inc. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Dr. Flatt previously served as executive vice president of R&D and Operations for Mascoma Corporation, and was its acting president since August 2009. “Jim's background in biofuels and food science is
Kenexa Posts 14 Percent Revenue Gain
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has recorded second quarter revenues of $44.9 million, an increase of 14 percent compared to $39.5 million for the Q2 of 2009. Within total revenue, subscription revenue was $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of six percent compared with $34.0
Amrop Grows Global Team
Global executive search firm Amrop has named six new consultants to its global team. Ola Jeppsson has been named as a partner in Stockholm. With previous consulting experience at McKinsey, Mr. Jeppsson has expertise working with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies. He becomes a member of Amrop’s global life sciences practice. Bruno Pastore
DHR Adds to Atlanta Office
DHR International has added Brain Clark as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Clark has been responsible for executive search projects in the automotive, aviation/aerospace, defense, chemicals, plastics, consumer products, technology and general manufacturing industries. Prior to DHR, Mr. Clark was with Harvard Group International for nearly 10 years. He has extensive
3P Consultants Taps New President for Mighy Group
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed R.S. Mani as president of Mighty Group. Mr. Mani’s 38 years experience includes Greaves Cotton, Wendt India and Kodak India wherein his last responsibility was as managing director, India. He most recently served as CEO of Nitesh Estates Mighty Group is a Mumbai based real estate
July Monster Employment Index Grows 21 Percent
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, remained at 21 percent (24-point increase) with the degree of July's seasonal slowdown matching the historical July average seen in the Index, suggesting some stability in underlying job
Hudson Highland Group Posts 12 Percent Revenue Increase
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $195 million, a increase of 12.1 percent from $173.8 million a year ago. The company posted a profit of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, for the
IIC Partners Adds Buenos Aires-Based ProLaurum
IIC Partners has added Buenos Aires-based search firm Prolaurum to its global network. “Prolaurum’s vision is that of a ‘one firm’ regional culture, aligning Americas’ diversity through our values, maintaining a successful balance of real partnership among offices and partners, to best serve our clients and truly become their strategic partners in recruiting, developing and
Former Yahoo! HR Officer Joins Manpower Board
Recruiting giant Manpower Inc. has announced the appointment of Libby Sartain, former chief human resources officer of Yahoo! Inc. and Southwest Airlines, to its board of directors. “Libby's distinguished 30-year career in human resources will be a great asset to our company as we continue to strengthen our position as a multi-faceted provider of HR
Allen Austin Adds Partner in Houston Office
Allen Austin Global Executive Search has added Timothy A. Davis as a partner in its Houston headquarters offices. Mr. Davis has an extensive background of leadership positions and management experience in a broad range of industries. He will focus on working with clients on C-suite and director consulting assignments. Mr. Davis has leadership experience with
BCA, Executive Recruiters Finds VP HR for Prudential Real Estate
BCA, Executive Recruiters has placed Doniel Sutton as vice president of human resources at Prudential Real Estate & Relocation Services. Reporting directly to Jim Mallozzi, CEO, Ms. Sutton will oversee all human capital leadership for the organization. Prior to joining Prudential, Ms. Sutton held numerous senior executive HR positions with Bank of America and Honeywell.
Vangent Announces Release of Job Excelerate Career Toolset
Vangent, Inc., a provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, has released the Job Excelerate Career Toolset, a career assessment, development, and planning tool. “With the Job Excelerate product end users can now gain a competitive advantage in their job search,” said John Correll, vice president of human capital at Vangent. “For career
CTPartners Appoints Head of HR
CTPartners has appointed Debbie Kemp as vice president of human resources. Ms. Kemp will be responsible for streamlining internal recruiting, developing in-house talent, and maintaining a consistent evaluation process for performance reviews and promotions within the firm. She will also have responsibility for leading the office management team in New York. Ms. Kemp has more
Dice Talent Network Launched
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has launched the Dice Talent Network. The new service allows technology professionals and HR recruiters to engage directly, creating one-to-one connections that strengthen the relationship between the employer and prospect. For employers, the service enables companies to efficiently build a network of career-minded technology professionals with interest in their company.
TriNet Extends Services to Mid-Market
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has extended its human capital services with TriNet Midmarket, a new solution designed for companies with more than 100 employees. The company also introduced complete solutions built specifically for the clean-tech, software and banking industries. The solution combines TriNet's platform with tools
Taleo Revenues Jump 15 Percent
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $56.3 million, a 15 percent increase from $49.2 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded a loss of $1.4 million, or four cents per share, compared with a loss of $113,000, or break-even on a
Work&Partners to Lead Search fo Pariveda Solutions
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has been retained to recruit a principal for Pariveda Solutions, Inc., a growing IT consulting company that delivers both strategic consulting services and technical solutions. The position will be based in Chicago. Founded in 2002, Work&Partners recruits senior level executives for top management consulting organizations, technology firms and corporations.
680 Partners Completes Search for Footbal Fanatics
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed Bob O’Keefe as vice president of business development at Football Fanatics, a sports merchandise company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. O’Keefe had most recently been the senior director at NFL Direct where he launched the NFL Direct group in 2000 and then the NFL e-Commerce Shop. Ross Freeman of
Binder & Partners Adds Senior Consultant
BINDER & Partners, The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) Hungary partner, has added Izabella Rémán as senior consultant. Previously, Ms. Rémán worked for Panasonic Eastern Europe’s head office in Vienna in sales and for a recruitment firm in Budapest as consultant. Her main industry experience as recruiter is in ICT, real estate, consumer goods, manufacturing,
StepStone to Acquire MRted
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire privately-owned e-recruitment software provider MrTed Ltd. Over 100 customers use the MrTedTalentLink product to recruit staff across 100 countries and over 90 percent of MrTed's current revenues come from 'Global 500' businesses, including large Recruitment Process Outsourcers (RPOs). “Looking
Online Job Demand Up in July
Online advertised vacancies rose 139,200 in July to 4,293,300 following a very small increase in June, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.52 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in June (the last available unemployment data) but
SFN Group Records 26 Percent Revenue Gain
Recruiting giant SFN Group, formerly known as Spherion Corporation,/( (NYSE:SFN) posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $514 million, a 26 percent increase from revenues of $409 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded net income of $2.9 million, or five cents a share, compared with earnings of $0.4 million, or
Preston | Reffett Expands into Healthcare & Lifesciences
Preston | Reffett, LLC is expanding into healthcare & life sciences recruiting with plans to add offices in Kansas City and Boston to focus exclusively on this practice. “We believe that we can grow our business in the healthcare space at the same accelerated rate that both our consumer sector and public sector have experienced.
RSR Partners Adds Former Korn Ferry Recruiters
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has named Jason Ward and Mary Ellen Russell as managing directors. Mr. Ward, who will lead the firm's industrial practice, was previously a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry International. As a member of the firm’s global industrial practice, he formed and led
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places General Counsel at AECOM Technology
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Nancy Laben as senior vice president and general counsel of AECOM Technology Corporation. The search was led by Peggy-Jean Harari and Maggie Catbagan in MLA’s Los Angeles office. “AECOM was looking for an attorney with substantial general corporate legal experience with a focus on sophisticated transactions,
Monster Taps Motorola President to Lead Sales Team
Online careers site Monster.com has appointed Kathy Paladino to lead its North American sales team. Prior to joining Monster, Ms. Paladino was president of Motorola, Inc.'s Enterprise Mobility division. She also held the position of senior vice president of worldwide sales at Symbol Technologies, Inc. “Kathy knows how to develop sales strategies for market leading
CDI Corp. Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted second quarter revenues of $219 million, an increase of 1.7 percent from revenues of $215.4 million in the prior year quarter. The company reported net earnings of $2.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, versus $0.1 million in net earnings, or $0.00 per diluted share, in
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 35 Percent Revenue Rise
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $126.1 million, an increase 35.4 percent from $93.1 million in the 2009 second quarter. Net revenue increased 34.6 percent in the Americas, 15.4 percent in Europe, and 69.4 percent in the Asia Pacific region. Net revenue from leadership consulting services increased 32.3
VMA Group Names Head of Financial Services
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has named Libby Trace as head of financial services in its London office. Ms. Trace formerly served as managing director of Price Trace Hawes. She brings 20 years’ recruitment experience to VMA with over 10 years at the board level. She has previously handled search assignments for clients including
HireRight Acquires PowerChex Limited
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has acquired Powerchex Limited, a pre-employment screening firm based in the U.K. “Powerchex’s commitment to service, expertise and innovation is shared by HireRight and the cultures of the two businesses align well in terms of vision, values and strategy,” said Mike Petrullo, HireRight president and CEO.
SourceRight Solutions Adds RPO Manager
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has appointed Darren Simons to serve as vice president and general manager of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In this leadership role, Mr. Simons has direct responsibility for all RPO delivery and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of mid-market and Fortune 500 clients in key industry sectors, including
