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CAA Executive Search Recruits CEO for Vanderbilt Enterprises
CAA Executive Search has placed Markus Schreyer as CEO of the newly created Vanderbilt Enterprises, a strategic initiative designed to advance mission-aligned ventures that generate sustainable new revenue streams and support strategic priorities. CAA Executive Search’s Dany Berghoff, Joe Becher and Jason Hanold led the search for this role based in Nashville, TN. “Vanderbilt is committed to
JDG Associates Fills Senior Position for the International Bottled Water Association
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremy Pollack as vice president of government relations for the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Jeremy’s deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, successful track record with legislative fly-ins, and experience working with companies that are members of both IBWA and Water Quality Association
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the executive
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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
How to Get CEO Succession Right
CEO succession is a critical process for companies, ensuring that they have the right leadership in place to drive success and growth. Selecting a talented successor to a CEO is perhaps the most important accountability of a director. The continuity of talented, enlightened leadership by the CEO is highly correlated with value creation and social
The Onstott Group Joins TRANSEARCH International
TRANSEARCH International has added Boston-based executive search firm, The Onstott Group, as a partner. The Onstott Group was founded in 1987; the firm focuses on board level, chief executive, and other senior executive positions within the technology, manufacturing, clean technology, consumer, business services, non-profit, higher education, venture capital and high growth sectors. “We have known
As Recovery Takes Hold Companies Look to Retain Talent
Only 39 percent of executives have a talent plan aimed at driving innovation, according to a new report released by Deloitte. Based on a full year of in-depth research, the study found that two out of three executives acknowledge that workforce planning is not being integrated at both the corporate and business unit levels. While
Sucherman Consulting Group Expands Consulting Practice
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Erik Sorenson to its senior management team as executive vice president of its consulting practice. He will support projects for the firm and manage new business development. Mr. Sorenson has extensive management experience in the fields
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
