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Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Head of Marketing for Stanley Steemer
Blue Rock Human Capital has placed Andrew Schneider as vice president and head of marketing at Stanley Steemer in Dublin, OH. He joins the company with a bold vision to modernize the brand’s identity and deepen its emotional connection with today’s consumers, and has brought on Havas Chicago as the brand’s new creative agency. “Andrew’s
RevelOne Assists Criteria Corp. with the Recruitment of Chief Marketing Officer
Greenwood Village, CO-based executive search firm RevelOne recently assisted in the recruitment of Jam Khan as the chief marketing officer of Criteria Corp. Tessa Wehausen and Sam MacKinnon led the assignment. “Congratulations Jam Khan, Criteria Corp’s new chief marketing officer,” RevelOne said in a LinkedIn post. “Jam is a strategic and globally experienced marketing leader with deep
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.
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, 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?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
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
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
Top Five Mistakes Companies Make with Succession Planning
Appointing the wrong chief executive officer carries significant costs, negatively impacting morale, productivity, reputation, culture, and the bottom line. From a financial perspective alone, unplanned CEO turnover across the globe costs shareholders $112 billion in annual returns. Despite this, CEO succession planning remains underdeveloped in many companies, according to a new report from Odgers Berndtson’s Robert C. Satterwhite
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
SoftScape Selected by Ascendis
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has announced Ascendis, a consultancy company in Romania, has selected Softscape for its talent management SaaS solution. This alliance will provide Ascendis' customers with an advanced strategic HR software platform to better manage their workforces and drive growth and productivity. Ascendis is the largest consultancy company in
Major, Lindsey & Africa Expands in Hong Kong and London
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has added Katie Lowe as a consultant in the firm’s Hong Kong office and Nina Gray as a managing director in London. The new additions mark MLA’s expansion in the European and Asian legal markets. Ms. Lowe was previously a senior researcher at Cripps Sears & Partners, where
J. Robert Scott Adds Recruiters to Technology Practice
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added two managing directors within its technology practice. Steve Maxwell, a 25-year technology and recruiting industry veteran, joins the Boston office. Joining the firm’s London office is Grace Borrelli, who brings more than 25 years of executive recruiting and professional services experience to the firm. Both will be
Benchmark Executive Search Completes Search for Global Crossing
Benchmark Executive Search has placed John Sutton as executive vice president and general manager of a new Federal sector customer-facing unit at Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider with revenues in excess of $2.5B. “Benchmark did a great job working with us to truly understand our needs and help us refine those needs
Simply Hired Launches Site for Austria
Simply Hired, a search engine for jobs and recruitment advertising network, has launched a localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at).With more than 60,000 available local job listings, The new site launches with a range of social job search features including integration with LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter enabling job seekers to view professional connections in their
Talent Alliance to Develop Social Media Website for Chinese Recruiters
Talent Alliance, Inc. has initiated development of a domestic recruiting and social media website for Chinese recruiters. The new website which will be co-developed in Shanghai by Global Talent will focus on brining training, best practices and a social media outlet to China's thousands of recruiters and independent recruiters. The site will also enable independent
Corners Group Joins InterSearch Worldwide
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added Corners Group, a boutique executive search firm based in Canada, as its newest member firm. The partnership creates a new search firm in Canada that is capable of conducting executive search assignments on a global level and has easy access to international candidates. The
Tatum Adds to Dallas Office
Tatum LLC has added Greg L. Walther as a partner in its Dallas office. He will be responsible for developing and expanding Tatum's retail and hospitality practice. “Greg's deep understanding of the retail and hospitality marketplace enables him to bring a wealth of experience to our firm,” said Jim Schuchard, managing partner of Tatum's Dallas
HumanConcepts and USjade Form Alliance
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has formed a partnership with USJade, an IT services provider for enterprise business and technology solutions. Combining HumanConcepts' OrgPlus Enterprise software platform with USJade's best practice expertise around implementing ERP systems will provide customers a solution to augment current infrastructure with workforce intelligence. The companies will focus
Astra HR Selected by Jan-Pro International
Astra HR, a national leader in human resource management, has been named the preferred provider of HR management for JAN-PRO International. The partnership provides Astra HR with endorsed status for the more than 10,000 franchise locations internationally. As part of the agreement, Astra HR will provide a suite of specialized HR services that address the
Preston | Reffett Retained to Fill Several Posts at EYC, USA
Preston | Reffett, LLC has been has been retained to conduct seven key leadership positions for EYC, USA. EYC (Engage Your Customer) is a London-based company with several offices in the U.S. Three of Preston | Reffett's offices will collaborate on the engagement. Preston | Reffett, LLC, is a retained firm with offices in Seattle,
Global Labor Market Optimism Improving
According to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results employer optimism in the global labor market is improving, with employers in 30 of 36 countries and territories indicating stronger hiring plans compared to 12 months ago. Despite uncertainty in the European market, fewer employers are reporting negative forecasts for the quarter ahead. Meanwhile, employers in
Dillistone Elects Non-Executive Director
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has elected Giles Robin Fearnley to its board as a non-executive director. Mr. Fearnley has 35 years' experience in the passenger transport industry. Having been one of the founders of Prism Rail PLC he then led that group as chief executive from its formation through
CTPartners Adds Director
CTPartners has named Andrew Song as director of its capital markets practice group. As a member of the firm’s financial services practice, Mr. Song serves clients in the capital markets sector. He has completed assignments for senior positions in sales, trading, research, structuring and banking across multiple asset classes. Mr. Song was previously associate principal
