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Global Employers Take Cautious Approach to Q4 Hiring
Global employers are continuing a careful approach to hiring in the fourth quarter, with 45 percent planning to maintain current workforce levels—the highest since early 2022—as organizations balance capturing growth opportunities with mitigating economic uncertainty. This measured shift sees 38 percent of employers planning to add staff while 15 percent expect reductions, resulting in a
The Critical State of Healthcare Staffing Shortages
Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented staffing crisis that directly impacts patient care and operational sustainability, according to a recent report from Denver, CO-based TriSearch. Shortages are projected to reach 124,000 physicians by 2033, and the industry must hire 200,000 nurses annually just to meet baseline needs. The nursing deficit alone could hit 450,000 registered nurses by
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.
Kincannon & Reed Assists Stokes Seeds with Chief Commercial Officer Search
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Andy Paston as chief commercial officer of Stokes Seeds, a leading North American supplier of vegetable seed serving commercial growers across the United States and Canada. “Andy brings a strong combination of agricultural expertise and commercial leadership,”
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?
Chartwell Partners Recruits President and CEO for Eagle Bancorp
Dallas, TX-based executive search firm Chartwell Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stephen Curley as president and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area. The appointment followed an extensive board evaluation and search of internal and external candidates.
Egon Zehnder Examines the Great AI Divide Reshaping Private Equity Leadership
Private equity firms are moving quickly to determine where AI can create the greatest advantage across portfolio operations and investment strategy. As adoption accelerates, firms are rethinking what kind of AI leadership they need and where those roles should sit. That shift is beginning to reshape talent strategies across the PE market. Over the past
DHR Global Acquires Life Sciences-Focused Discovery Search Partners
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has acquired Discovery Search Partners, a retained executive search firm focused on the life sciences industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bill O’Callaghan of Discovery Search Partners will join DHR as managing partner and Don Evans will join as partner, while Brian Evans will help build out the life sciences vertical
The Lancer Group Recruits CHRO for Liquidity Services
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm The Lancer Group recently assisted in the recruitment of Karen Fascenda as chief human resources officer of NASDAQ-traded Liquidity Services. Chairman and CEO Bill Angrick highlighted Ms. Fascenda’s strong track record of aligning talent strategies with business growth. Ms. Fascenda, in turn, described Liquidity Services as a proven market leader with significant
SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Sales Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SearchWide Global has placed Cahal Mowery as chief sales officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “Cahal brings the experience, leadership and energy we need to continue Nashville’s success as a leading meetings, group and events destination,” said Deana Ivey, president and CEO. “His work in
Riviera Partners Expands in APAC Region
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded it the APAC region with the addition of Gaurav Dev Burman as a partner based in Bengaluru. In this role, Gaurav will advise boards, CEOs and investors on technology leadership searches across India and the APAC region. “Gaurav
Standing on the Shoulders of the CHRO: Shaping the Modern Workforce Era
As organizations confront rapid technological change, workforce disruption, and mounting pressure to build stronger leadership pipelines, the role of the chief human resources officer continues to expand. Today’s CHRO is expected to help shape business strategy, guide organizational transformation, and ensure companies develop the talent, culture, and leadership needed for long-term success. At the same
Resource Management Group Assists U.S. Oral Surgery Management with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, recently helped to recruit Jennifer L. Ellis as CFO of private-equity backed U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). “Congratulations to Jennifer Ellis on her appointment as chief financial officer at US Oral Surgery Management,” RMG said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to Doug Drew,
RH Perry & Associates Seeking CFO for Metropolitan Community College
RH Perry & Associates has been retained by Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Joanne Bashford and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The CFO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College’s financial stewardship, long-range planning,
Heidrick & Struggles Launches Performance Culture
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Performance Culture, a new solution that integrates the firm’s existing culture shaping capabilities with the purpose-driven transformation expertise of businessfourzero, the next-generation consultancy acquired by Heidrick in 2023. “Today’s leaders are simultaneously navigating AI-driven transformation, margin pressure, and the need to build more agile organizations in an increasingly uncertain environment,”
The International Executive Search Federation Elects First Woman President
The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has elected Adelina Rosca, managing partner of Rosman Talent Solutions (RosMinds), as president of its global network. She became the first woman and the first leader from Eastern Europe to lead the organization since its establishment in 2002. Ms. Rosca takes over this month from Gertjan van de Groep of
The Hidden Cost of Getting the CEO Decision Wrong
Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report, The CEO Decision: How PE Investors Select and Reassess Leaders from Entry to Exit, puts numbers behind one of private equity’s most important human capital questions: how much does the CEO decision matter to investment performance? The answer is significant. Russell Reynolds Associates notes that top-quintile portfolio company CEOs generate
DSG Global Retained by Ronald McDonald House for Inaugural Global Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Search
DSG Global has been retained by Ronald McDonald House to recruit its inaugural global chief financial & administrative officer (CFAO). The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a global System spanning 250 Chapters across 61 countries and regions. This newly expanded
Isaacson, Miller Tapped by Dartmouth College for CIO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has been retained by Dartmouth College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie. The CIO will oversee enterprise technology, cybersecurity, research computing, enterprise systems, and business transformation while providing strategic guidance on technology governance, resource allocation, operational resilience, and emerging
Calibre One Names Co-Leader of Global Real Estate Practice
New York City-based Calibre One has named Rebecca Wilson as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in New York, she will also co-lead the global real estate practice alongside managing partner David Schumer. “Rebecca combines decades of senior experience in financial services with a strategic consultant’s perspective and a proven track record
Amplified People Group Acquires Higher
Amplified People Group, the people services specialist that supports technology companies from inception to initial public offering (IPO), has acquired Higher, the executive search firm that specializes in AI and engineering leadership hires. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses the pressing demand for AI talent and brings more specialized expertise into
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Interim Executives
In today’s dynamic economic environment, both investor-backed and public companies are reconsidering how they add senior talent. “In my 15+ years of experience in the interim space, I’m now seeing a significant shift: companies are increasingly embracing senior interim or fractional executives not just as a temporary fix, but as a strategic alternative or complement
AGB Search Retained by Elizabethtown College to Find New President
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search has been retained by Elizabethtown College (Etown) to lead in its search for its 17th president. Melissa K. Trotta and Matthew J. Kilcoyne are leading the assignment. Current president Betty Rider will be retiring on June 30, 2027. The board of trustees is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and forward-looking search that reflects the
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CFO for Community Shelter Board
BroadView Talent Partners has placed Adrinia Woods as the new CFO of CSB (Community Shelter Board). Christie Angel, Steven Hatchett, Marshawna Williams, and Donna Young led the assignment. “Adrinia distinguished herself with a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, a track record of driving organizational growth and a collaborative approach to building strong partnerships,” BroadView Talent Partners said in a LinkedIn
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Jakarta
Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Jakarta, a strategic gateway to expand its retained executive search and leadership advisory practice across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region. Leading the new office is Nadya Soetedja, founder of Inspire Recruitment Indonesia and a veteran of more than 20 years across executive recruitment, consulting, talent
Why CEOs Leave — and What Boards Can Do About It
CEO turnover is placing greater pressure on boards to think about leadership retention long before a search becomes necessary. For executive search firms, that means helping clients look beyond succession planning to understand the factors that influence whether a high-performing leader stays, disengages, or ultimately decides to leave. “Over the past two decades of placing
Occam Global Recruits CFO for Tortugas Neuroscience
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has recruited Ramzi Benamar as CFO of Tortugas Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biotech company developing medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. “Ramzi brings meaningful capabilities and an understanding of the life sciences industry,” said Jeff Jonas, CEO of Tortugas. “He has had a documented and successful track record of
McDermott + Bull Recruits General Counsel for Corning Credit Union
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has assisted in the recruitment of Rachel Carlson Toth as vice president and general counsel at Corning Credit Union. This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull president Brandon Biegenzahn, partner Courtney Wade, and executive recruiter Ella Canning. Ms. Toth brings more than a decade of in-house legal and business leadership experience
WittKieffer Elects New Chair
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has elected Angelique David as chair of its board of directors, succeeding L. Thomas Richards, who completed a distinguished tenure as board chair and concluded more than a decade of service on the firm’s board. “We are honored to have Angelique David serve as board chair for WittKieffer,” said Andrew P. Chastain, WittKieffer
Adapting to Today’s Evolving Search Market
In 2023, TRANSEARCH International navigated the challenges of the market with resilience, maintaining revenue levels in comparison to 2022. “Our commitment to adapt and innovate has been the cornerstone of our success, ensuring that we remain well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the market at large,” said Celeste Whatley, CEO of TRANSEARCH,
Saba Posts 15.9 Percent Revenue Increase
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $29.6 million for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2010, an increase of 15.9 percent compared to revenues of $25.6 million in the same period of the prior year. The company reported net income of $777,000, or three cents a share, compared
Russell Reynolds Completes Ceo Search For People’s United Financial
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed John P. Barnes as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors at People's United Financial Inc. Mr. Barnes was also named president, CEO and a director of the company's subsidiary, People's United Bank. The company's announcement follows an extensive
DHR Adds Recruiters in Atlanta and Beijing
DHR International has added Clyde Stutts as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office and Kitty Vorisek to start a Beijing office for the firm. Mr. Stutts has over 25 years of experience leading HR and support functions for companies in the branded retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industries. Prior to DHR, Mr. Stutts was
Nosal Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Ralph Santana as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Mr. Santana was previously vice president of marketing at PepsiCo North America. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Bob Kobayashi, managing partner, at Nosal Partners. Samsung Electronics Co.,
Bond and Newbury Form Alliance
Recruitment software provider Bond International Software and Newbury Consulting Group, a leading consultancy for Oracle's PeopleSoft Staffing applications, have announced a partnership to integrate and cross-market their respective products and services. This partnership will allow clients of both companies to integrate the Bond Adapt Staffing front-office solution with the PeopleSoft Staffing back-office system that encompasses
Futurestep Appoints VP of RPO and Recruitment Solutions
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has appointed Jeanne MacDonald as vice president and general manager, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and recruitment solutions, U.S. In her role, Ms. MacDonald will provide operational leadership and oversee the strategic development and growth of Futurestep's RPO and recruitment projects business in the U.S. Prior
Halogen Software Creates Job Description Builder
Halogen Software has created Job Description Builder, a solution to include job descriptions as part of the performance management workflow. This new offering helps HT execs make sure their strategies are current, relevant and integrated with all organizational performance management processes. Job Description Builder comes with a wide range of sample job descriptions that span
Amrop Names Five New Partners
Global executive search firm Amrop has assigned five new partners to its network. Marcello Fontana joins Amrop in Milan after more than 25 years in management consulting. His career includes roles as associate director HR & change practice at PwC; director change management at Watson Wyatt; and partner at Boyden International. Mr. Fontana’s expertise stretches
Robert Half Posts Three Percent Revenue Gain
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted second quarter 2010 revenues of $769.1 million, a three percent increase from revenues of $749.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. During the second quarter ended June 30, net income was 11.7 million, or eight cents per share, compared with $4.8 million, or three cents per share, in
CareerBuilder Unveils MiracleWorkers.com
CareerBuilder has launched MiracleWorkers.com, a site that connects healthcare organizations and qualified workers. CareerBuilder's mid-year healthcare forecast said that 44 percent of healthcare organizations plan to hire new employees in the next six months. The survey was conducted among more than 270 healthcare employers. MiracleWorkers.com uses a wide network of specialized health care job sites,
IIC Partners Adds Chadick Ellig as Newest Member
IIC Partners has added New York City-based Chadick Ellig to its network giving the organization a total of 50 member firms across 35 countries. Chadick Ellig’s clients range in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-cap and private entrepreneurial companies; over 50 percent of its placements are diversity hires. “IIC Partners’ members operate at the
Russell Reynolds Associates Selected by Central Vermont Public Service
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Central Vermont Public Service to lead in its search for a new president. Bob Young, who as president led Central Vermont Public Service through a cultural, service and environmental transformation, has announced his retirement. He will remain as chairman, president and CEO
Amrop Names Five New Partners
Global executive search organization Amrop has named five new partners to its global team of professional consultants. Daniel Soh has joined as a director in Singapore. Mr. Soh has more than a decade of experience, successfully leading senior-level search assignments for general management roles based in Southeast Asia, Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, and Australia.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Managing Director
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Suzy O’Keefe as a managing director in the associate practice group in its London office. Ms. O’Keefe will focus on placing high quality lawyers into leading U.K. and U.S. law firms in London. Prior to joining MLA, Ms. O’Keefe worked as a consultant at Hudson Global
Korn Ferry Adds Senior Partner
Korn/Ferry International has named Jane Marcus as a senior client partner and a leader in the North American asset management practice. She will be based out of Korn/Ferry's New York office, while working with clients throughout North America. Ms. Marcus joins Korn/Ferry after more than 10 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she worked extensively
McDermott & Bull Recruits Chief People Officer for Think Together
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Beccie Dawson as chief people officer for THINK Together. Prior to joining THINK Together, Ms. Dawson was a general manager at American Correctional Solutions, Inc. THINK Together is one of California’s leading and largest providers of after-school programs serving 50,000 students at more than 200 schools and community
Taleo Launches Talent Intelligence for Small and Medium Businesses
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has launched Taleo Business Edition Insight, an analytics solution to provide executives with visibility into their workforces to proactively manage their business. With Taleo Insight, companies can get a real-time look at the people resources they have — and determine the ones that they need —
The RightThing Expands with Latin America Office
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has announced plans to open a global recruitment operations center in Buenos Aires. The center will support the direct needs of The RightThing's Latin American clients as well as other parts of the world and focus on the recruitment of hard-to-fill, exempt hires. “As talent acquisition needs
AON Consulting Acquires Hewitt Associates
Aon Corporation has acquired global human resources consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates, Inc. for $4.9 billion in cash and stock to expand its consulting operations. Following the close of the transaction, Aon intends to integrate Hewitt with its existing consulting and outsourcing operations (Aon Consulting) and operate the segment globally under the newly created
Stanton Chase Opens Office in London City
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a London City office that will specialize solely in the international insurance and reinsurance sector. Based in The Minories, the office will be managed by Freddie de Lisle who joins Stanton Chase from Gundersen Partners together with Stuart Prentice, director; Paul Woodhouse, director and Shaun McCarthy, senior
CTPartners Names Head of the Global CEO and Board Practice
CTPartners has named Keith Meyer as a vice chairman and head of the firm’s global CEO and board practice based in Chicago. Mr. Meyer has over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 boards, CEOs and senior executive teams in all areas of corporate governance and board effectiveness best practices. He joins from Heidrick &
Storbeck Pimentel Recruits CEO for Internet2
Executive search firm Storbeck Pimentel has placed H. David Lambert as president and CEO of Internet2. Mr. Lambert currently serves as the vice president for information services and chief information officer at Georgetown University. Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the research and education community. Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates is a minority and female
Manpower Posts 21 Percent Revenue Gain
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.6 billion for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 21 percent from a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings $32.7 million, or 40 cents per share, from $16.3 million, or 21 cents a share, the prior year. “The improving secular trends are continuing as
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Expands Diversity Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Tracy McMillan as managing director in the firm’s New York office. Throughout his 15-year search career, Mr. McMillan has focused on the placement of women and people of color at senior levels, across all functional areas and industries. For the past decade, Mr. McMillan has owned and operated
Heidrick & Struggles Adds to Global Private Equity Practice
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has added Richard Thackray and Jonathan Goldstein to its global private equity practice. Mr. Thackray joined the firm as a partner in London, and Mr. Goldstein as a partner in New York. Both will focus on regional clients within the private equity sector, managing senior-level administration, operations,
IRC Selects Beckett McLaughlin as Member
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Beckett McLaughlin International (BMI) as its newest member firm. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, BMI has represented some of the world’s most successful companies, such as The Carlyle Group, Marriott International (250 completed searches), CSX Corporation, the Walt Disney Company, Northrop Grumman, Unisys Corporation, Aquilex and
Krauthamer & Associates to Lead CEO Search for Metropolitan Washington Airports
Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates has been selected by Metropolitan Washington Airports to conduct the search to fill the position of president and CEO of the Airports Authority. Krauthamer & Associates will work under the direction of the legal and governance committee chaired by Jack Andrew Garson. That committee will work with the firm
ADP to Acquire Workscape
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Workscape, Inc., a provider of integrated HR solutions and services. Based in Marlborough, MA, Workscape serves a broad client base, including numerous Fortune 250 companies, and provides solutions to more than 3.5 million users with services deployed
Vetted Solutions Adds Senior Associate
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Judith Walker as senior associate. Ms. Walker has more than 25 years experience in non-profit management with both professional and trade associations. She served for nearly 20 years in management positions of increasing responsibility at the world’s largest association management company, SmithBucklin Corporation. Her tenure
Sanford Rose Opens San Diego Office
Sanford Rose Associates has named Robin Toft as president of its new San Diego office, a life sciences and healthcare-focused firm within the Sanford Rose Associates executive search network. Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms Toft was managing director of Sanford Rose Associates-San Francisco, which exclusively focuses on executive recruitment for life sciences clients.
Harris / IIC Partners Places CFO at Lion Apparel
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has recruited James Di Santo as chief financial officer for Lion Apparel, Inc. Mr. James Di Santo previously served as vice president of finance and CFO at Airtex Products (a Carlyle Group portfolio company) Started in 1898, Lion Apparel is the largest provider of fire fighters personal protective equipment
