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Talentor International Adds Ellwood Consulting in Singapore and Malaysia
Executive search consortium Talentor International has added Ellwood Consulting its new partner, representing Talentor in Singapore and Malaysia. “This strategic partnership strengthens our footprint in Southeast Asia—one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving regions—allowing us to better serve our global clients and talented professionals on the ground,” the consortium said. With headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Ellwood Consulting brings
How Family Businesses Can Attract Top Leaders While Retaining Their Culture
As family businesses scale, they often encounter unfamiliar territory: entering international markets, building e-commerce infrastructure, modernizing supply chains, or responding to changing generational preferences. In such scenarios, relying solely on internal leadership or legacy practices may not suffice. Experienced external leaders can provide the necessary perspective and capabilities to lead transformational initiatives—without undermining the company’s
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
Heidrick & Struggles Taps Outsider as CEO; Other Leadership Moves Announced
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles has announced that president and CEO Krishnan Rajagopalan has decided to retire, after more than 23 years with the firm. Following a planned succession process, the board has appointed Thomas L. Monahan to succeed Mr. Rajagopalan as CEO and member of the board, effective March 4. Mr.
RedGrave Group Names Non-Executive Director
London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Group has elected John Hunter as a non-executive director. Previously, Mr. Hunter worked with Brian Hamill, founding partner of Redgrave, at Imprint, where as served as group COO and later as Asia Pacific CEO. “I worked closely with John for six years, so am delighted to have him on board
ADP Solution to Include Talent Management Capabilities
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced the enhancement of ADP Workforce Now to include talent management capabilities designed to enable mid-sized organizations to find, grow and retain talent. ADP Workforce Now is a single-source, integrated solution that offers HR, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance and talent management functionality
Online Job Demand Unchanged in March
Online advertised vacancies slipped 29,600 to 3,927,000 in March, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Following three months of large increases, totaling about 750,000 advertised vacancies, February and March have shown a small combined decline of 97,000. In February, the latest month of unemployment numbers, there were 10.9 million, or
AIMS International Adds New Member Firm in Ukraine
AIMS International has added EBS as a member firm in Ukraine. “Joining AIMS International was as much of a decision for EBS as for our clients” said Helen Volska, founding partner and director at EBS. Ms. Volska said that EBS took this opportunity to participate in an international knowledge and skills exchange, which will help
Harvey Nash USA Opens New Houston Office
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, opened a new office in Houston's Energy Corridor to support its global energy and infrastructure clients. The office is Harvey Nash's ninth office in the U.S. The company also announced that Tim Hartley accepted a promotion to director of
Stepstone ASA to Sell Stepstone Solutions to HGCapital
StepStone ASA, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed an agreement to sell its StepStone Solutions talent management software division to European sector focused private equity investor HgCapital for a purchase price of EUR110 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April 2010, subject to usual closing conditions.
Tatum Releases Veloci-T Solutions for the C-Suite
Tatum LLC has launched VELOCI-T Solutions for the C-suite. Tatum developed these solutions to address the unique needs of top management teams, based on insight from the firm's 500+ C-level officers. “Today's management teams are operating highly complex organizations in the highest risk marketplace in our history. They are seeking new ways to quickly achieve
Rebound in Hiring Underway Reports New Study
The 2010 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 90.4 in March, climbing 7.1 points since February. It was the second month in a row that the Index showed headway in reducing unemployment. March 2010 hiring levels were more than double what they were a year ago (90.4 vs. 44.1). “It
Sucherman Consulting Adds Former NBC Sports Executive
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Michael Diegnan as search consultant. Mr. Diegnan joins the firm after spending more than 15 years in television and digital media in the sports industry. “We are pleased that Michael has joined us. Michael’s proven success
Simply Hired Creates New Site for Localized Job Search in Austria
Job search engine Simply Hired has launched a new localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at). With more than 60,000 available local job listings, Simply Hired's presence in Austria will directly benefit job seekers and bring new opportunities to local recruiters, employers and web publishers. The new site launches with a range of social job search
DHR Expands Chicago Office
Executive search firm DHR International appointed Peter Gomez as executive vice president and Susan Medina as executive vice president and diversity practice group leader. Both will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Throughout his search career, Mr. Gomez has conducted executive search assignments across multiple industries. His client base has included Fortune 500 and
Dowd Associates Completes Search for Mylan
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited John Miraglia as assistant treasurer for Mylan Inc. Mr. Miraglia is the formerly served as director of treasury at Pfizer. Mylan is a global manufacturer of generic prescription drugs, the company’s customers include wholesalers, distributors, retail drugstore chains, and government agencies. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes
Bullhorn Marketplace Launches Internet Destination
Bullhorn, a global provider of on-demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has launched Bullhorn Marketplace, the staffing and recruiting destination for software applications and services that extend the Bullhorn Platform. The Marketplace provides best-of-breed solutions that are integrated with Bullhorn and gives Bullhorn customers the ability to leverage the appropriate technology for their unique
The Buffkin Group Completes Search for HMS
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Todd Redmon as vice president of customer service at Healthcare Management Systems (HMS). Mr. Redmon was previously senior call center manager at Dell. HMS is a healthcare information systems company specializing in the development and support of integrated financial and clinical systems to multi-facility organizations, and community
Sheffield Haworth Expands Hedge Fund Practice
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Matt Jabinsky as director and Arun Jolly as senior consultant to lead its coverage of hedge funds in the U.S. Mr. Jabinsky and Mr. Jolly both join Sheffield Haworth in New York from Broadreach Group where they spent over three years establishing a hedge fund franchise with
ChampionScott Partners Recruits SVP of HR for Rosetta Stone
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Michaela Oliver as senior vice president of human resources at Rosetta Stone. Ms. Oliver joins Rosetta Stone from AOL where she was SVP of HR – Global HR Design & Solutions Center. Her staff of 50 human resource professionals served an internal client base of 7,500 employees in
Wanted Technologies Launches Job Listing App
WANTED Technologies has launched the Job Listing App, the latest addition to its WANTED Analytics Apps platform. Clients in the media, HR/staffing and government sectors use WANTED Analytics Apps to prioritize sales opportunities, identify economic trends, and analyze competitive market conditions. “The Job Listing App is an application available on our WANTED Analytics Apps platform
Athene Interims Formed to Place Interim Execs
Athene Communications has teamed up with Russam GMS, a provider of interim management services, to launch Athene Interims, specializing in the interim placement of marketing and communications professionals. The new company was created by founding partners Richard Astle of Athene Communications and Jason Atkinson of Russam GMS. Mr. Astle was previously corporate affairs director for
Sanford Rose-Charleston Adds Partner
Sanford Rose Associates in Charleston has named Bonnie R. Siegel as associate partner, leading the CIO and clinical IT practice. Ms. Siegel will work with provider organizations including hospitals, integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations and multi-specialty medical groups on executive-level information technology searches. Ms. Siegel brings 30 years of related experience in her prior
DavenportMajor Places CFO at Zogenix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Ann Rhoads as chief financial officer of Zogenix. Ms. Rhoads was previously senior vice president and CFO of Premier, Inc., a $600 million dollar healthcare service company. Zogenix, with offices in Emeryville and San Diego, is a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines to
Caltius Equity Partners Acquires Interest in Diversified Human Resources
Caltius Equity Partners, in partnership with Kevin Mencarelli, former CEO of the West Coast division of USI Insurance Services, has acquired a controlling interest in Diversified Human Resources, Inc ("DHR"). Founded in 1996, DHR is an outsourced human resource company that provides human resource and insurance brokerage services, payroll processing, and temporary staffing solutions for
Russell Reynold Associates Launches New Website
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has launched its new corporate website, organized around the firm's subject matter experts and service offerings. New features include a “Leadership Issues” section where executives can find information on the top issues facing senior leaders today, including board composition and evaluation, CEO succession planning, leadership challenges
The Dingman Company to Lead Multiple Searches for CSMI
Executive search firm The Dingman Company, Inc. has been retained by Central States Manufacturing Inc. (CSMI) to lead the search for several executive level leadership positions. The firm will help recruit positions within new products and marketing, operations, purchasing and human resources. CSMI manufactures and delivers high quality metal building components. The Dingman Company is
SpenglerFox Appoints Country Manager in Romania
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has appointed Mihhaela Damian as country manager in Romania. Ms. Damian has experience within the financial services, manufacturing & engineering and HR management sectors. She was previously a managing partner with Stanton Chase International. SpenglerFox is a provider of executive search and human resources consultancy services worldwide. The firm is part
Preston | Reffett Fills Post for Topco
Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Glenn Backus as senior vice president of innovation at Topco Associates, LLC. Mr. Backus previously served as an executive at H.E. Butt Grocery Co., Supervalu and Trader Joe's. Jennifer McCorey, managing director at Preston | Reffett, led the search engagement. Topco is a $10.7 billion, privately held company that
DHR Forms Partnership with Talent Africa
Executive search firm DHR International and Talent Africa, a Sandton, South Africa-based executive search firm, have formed an agreement to work with each other on executive search assignments across borders. Since June 2009 Talent Africa has successfully sourced and placed executives in Africa. DHR International and Talent Africa both serve Fortune 1000 companies at the
CTPartners Posts Placement Rate of 78 Percent
CTPartners has announced that its audited search placement rate for the year ending December 31, 2009 was 78 percent. In addition, the average number of days to placement in 2009 was 124, down 8 days from 2008’s average of 132. Ninety percent of 2009 search assignments were completed in 98 days, down from 107 in
Digby Morgan Inks Agreement with NHS
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has been appointed by the Department of Health and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) on its non-medical, non-clinical framework agreement. Under the three-year framework, Digby Morgan will supply contract HR professionals to NHS Trusts, primary care trusts and other public bodies.
Pinstripe Names President of Healthcare Unit
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Jill Schwieters as president of the company's healthcare practice. In this role, Ms. Schwieters is responsible for continuing to expand the organization's healthcare footprint, increasing the quality of client relationships by delivering critical solutions, and elevating Pinstripe's value and relevance to these
Employee Satisfaction Levels at All Time Low
A recent BlueSteps executive satisfaction survey revealed that 55 percent of senior executive respondents have experienced reduced revenue and a moderate cut in staff as 90 percent of companies were affected by the recession. An additional 20 percent reported dramatic cuts in staffing levels within their company. The changes experienced by many companies during the
Microsoft Implements Job2Web
Microsoft Corporation has launched the Jobs2web Recruitment Marketing Platform from recruiting solutions firm Jobs2web. All divisions at Microsoft are now live and enabled with Jobs2web's interactive tools and strategies, which are designed to help employers recruit better. Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices (E&D) division initially piloted Jobs2web's flagship product in 2009. “Partnering with Microsoft helps drive
