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PitchBook Data Shows PE Outlook Is Shifting Fast
According to PitchBook’s Q1 2025 U.S. PE Breakdown Report, private equity entered the year with positive momentum. Deal activity totaled 2,263 transactions worth $259.7 billion, representing an 11.8 percent increase in volume and 36.1 percent increase in value year over year. Much of the quarter’s value was driven by large take-privates, notably Sycamore Partners’ $23.7 billion
McCormack+Kristel Retained by Equality Illinois to Lead CEO Search
Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Equality Illinois to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the Equality Illinois, Equality Illinois Institute, and the Equality Illinois PAC boards of directors, the CEO will develop, refine, and execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision, goals, and direction, ensuring alignment with Equality Illinois’ mission and
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.
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
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?
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
Trends for Private Equity in 2024
As we kick off the new year, DHR Global asked its practice group leaders to reflect on the trends they have seen in their industry in 2023 and what may lie ahead in 2024. The firm’s private equity practice, led by Keith Giarman, managing partner, global private equity, discusses C-Suite talent, relocation and work-from-home challenges, growth-focused leadership,
SourceRight Solutions and Hays Plc Form Global Alliance
Global recruitment company Hays plc and SourceRight Solutions have established a strategic alliance to offer talent acquisition solutions on a global scale. The two outsourced talent acquisition providers will offer customized recruiting services to clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia. “The global talent landscape has become more diverse, and it is
DHR Recruits CIO for Plexus Corp.
Executive search firm DHR International has placed Steve Gearhart as chief information officer of Plexus Corp., a publicly traded electronics manufacturing services provider with revenues of nearly $2 billion. Dennis Hood, vice chairman and managing director, and his account manager, Susan Foley, managed the search for DHR International. Mr. Gearhart joins Plexus from Flextronics where
TheLadders.com Introduces MyPipeline
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has introduced MyPipeline, a new social recruiting tool that allows recruiters to deliver job related information to candidates who have signed up to receive their hiring updates. “Broadcasting $100K+ job postings to a wide audience generally delivers an overwhelming supply of underwhelming candidates,” said Marc Cenedella, founder and CEO of
Futurestep Names Head of Asia
Futurestep, a provider of talent acquisition solutions, has named James Mendes as managing director of Futurestep Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Hong Kong and China). Mr. Mendes will be based in the firm's Hong Kong office. Most recently, he served as managing director and sales director Asia for Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS). Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry
Paul-Lawrence Associates Adds Managing Director in Los Angeles
Executive search firm paul~lawrence associates has added Allen Esrock as managing director of its new Los Angeles office. Mr. Esrock will be the practice lead in the firm’s digital media & entertainment practice and also will be a member of the renewable energy service practice. Prior to joining paul-lawrence, he spent seven years as a
Witt/Kieffer Places Drexel University President
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has recruited John A. Fry as the 14th president of Drexel University. Mr. Fry is currently president of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and a former University of Pennsylvania executive. Drexel has risen in the rankings, becoming one of the top 100 Best National Universities in "America's Best Colleges"
Beyond.com Expands Leadership Team
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has expanded its leadership team to include the appointment of Mark Anderson as its senior director of enterprise sales. In his role, Mr. Anderson will be responsible for growing and managing a team of business development professionals across various territories to expand the company’s brand, marketshare and
JobVite Adds TOols to Google Apps Marketplace
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has added Jobvite Source and Jobvite Hire to the Google Apps Marketplace, Google's recently launched online storefront for Google Apps products and services. Jobvite recruiting applications help companies make referral hires through social networks, find talent matches on the web for their jobs and manage the entire business
AESC Adds Six Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Prolaurum, CSI Executive Search, Wilcox Miller Nelson, Whitney Partners, The Ashton Partnership and N.I. Partners as its newest member firms. Prolaurum leads executive searches for senior level and strategic value positions for organizations throughout Latin America. Partner and regional president Alex Cirone began his career in
Lonergan Partners Recruits EVP for InfoBlox
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Steve Nye as executive vice president of product strategy and corporate development at Infoblox. The search was led by Mark Reiff. Mr. Nye joins Infoblox from Cisco Systems where he was the vice president and general manager of Cisco's service provider network management business unit. “This was Lonergan
Tatum Adds Former Accenutre Exec
Tatum LLC has added Matt Jones as a partner in its mid-Atlantic practice focusing on the business operations and technology sectors. Mr. Jones was previously a senior manager with Accenture’s health and public service operating group. He joined Accenture in 1994 in the products operating group and spent the majority of his career working within
Alliance Staffing Solutions and ESearch Join Forces
Alliance Staffing Solutions, a full-service recruitment firm with offices in Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Franklin counties, has announced a joint venture with eSearch, Inc. The initiative deepens the two companies' expertise in financial talent recruitment and gives their customers a single source for filling positions across the entire spectrum of accounting, from bookkeeper to chief
WTW Associates to Lead Search for Country Music Association
Executive search firm WTW Associates, Inc. has been retained to lead the search for a new executive director for the Country Music Association. Ira Sallen, a partner in the New York-based firm, will head the assignment. With over 7,000 members from 41 countries, the CMA is dedicated to bringing country music to the world through
VMA Group Expands Financial Services Team
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has added Jennifer Bargrove to its financial services team. Ms. Bargrove was previously a senior consultant for EMR City, where she was recruiting specialist for marketing and communications professionals in the areas of asset management, investment and corporate banking, alternative investment and private equity. “We’re delighted to have Jennifer
PeopleClick Authoria Partners with First Advatage
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with First Advantage, a pre-hire screening solution provider. Through this partnership, Peopleclick Authoria offers its global client base deep assessment and pre-employment screening capabilities. “In today's economy, each employee plays an even more critical role in the overall success
Employers Expects to Hire ‘On Demand’
According to the global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released by Manpower Inc., employers in most major labor markets expect to hire in the second quarter at a pace equal to, or stronger than, the same period last year. The Manpower survey shows employers in 27 of 36 countries and territories expect some positive hiring
Korn Ferry Posts Six Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $152.9 million for the third quarter fiscal 2010, an increase of six percent from revenues of $144.5 million a year ago. Fee revenue increased in all regions due to a 12.5 percent increase in the overall number of engagements billed. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income of $7.9 million, or
IIC Partners Adds Constellation Executive Search of Prague
IIC Partners has added Constellation Executive Search of Prague as its newest member firm giving the organization five offices in Central and Eastern Europe. Jan Brázda is founder of Constellation, which focuses on board search, as well as the industrial, energy and financial services sectors. Mr. Brázda is a former consultant with Spencer Stuart and
Furst Group Adds Former Tribune Reporter
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has appointed former Chicago Tribune reporter and editor, Patrick Kampert, to lead its communications and marketing department Mr. Kampert was the Tribune’s primary reporter on the Terri Schiavo feeding-tube case, breaking national news along the way. “We are delighted someone of Pat’s caliber has joined our company,” said Bob
Green Job Spider Launched
Job search engine Green Job Spider has been launched to aggregate green jobs. With more than 50 green job boards currently scattered across the web, Green Job Spider will enable job seekers to search for these jobs under one interface. The site will also help green candidates learn about the types of green jobs and
Monster Employment Index Continues to Rise
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose by 10 points in February, as employers resumed hiring activity after January's seasonal lull. The long-term growth rate turned positive, with the Index up two percent year-on-year, for
Recruiting Revenues Dip 33 Percent in 2009
The 2009 executive search industry summary released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) indicates growing activity in senior management hiring during the fourth quarter of 2009. While overall industry revenues plummeted 32.5 percent in 2009 from their highest ever levels in 2008, the fourth quarter saw a 7.3 percent annual increase in searches
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Prague
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Prague, Czech Republic. Marcela Fajtova and Roman Molek become the principal consultants in the office. Ms. Fajtova has an extensive background in the logistics, pharma and medical devices industries. She also has a background in leadership development, talent evaluation, management assessment and change management. Mr. Molek has
Digby Morgan Adds to Dubai Office
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has added Debbie Gillie as a consultant in its Dubai office. Ms. Gillie has worked in the Middle East for the past 18 months in the property, banking and, latterly, recruitment sectors at Real HR. Prior to this she worked at recruitment specialist Hays.
Kelly Government Solutions Selected by GSA
Kelly Government Solutions, the government services division of Kelly Services, Inc., a global provider of workforce solutions, has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract to provide federal agencies with access to a broad spectrum of human resources professionals. Under terms of the five-year contract, Kelly will provide human resources professionals, including benefits
Hewitt Associates Acquires Senior Educators Ltd.
Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, has acquired Senior Educators Ltd., a Web-based retiree medical insurance exchange that provides unbiased assistance to Medicare recipients seeking supplemental insurance products. “The retiree health insurance market represents an attractive growth opportunity for Hewitt as more employers discontinue retiree medical coverage or look for
Diversified Search Adds Managing Director in New York
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Hugo Fueglein as managing director in its New York office. Mr. Fueglein has completed assignments for chief information officers, chief technology officers and other key leadership positions in technology for a broad scope of clients. His 21 year search career includes serving as executive vice president with DHR International
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Singapore Office
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the addition of Alice Tan to its Singapore office. Ms. Tan comes to the firm with 10 years of search experience which includes consulting assignments on management issues across Asia Pacific. At Heidrick & Struggles, she will focus on building relationships with regional clients within
Broadbean Technology Partners with Maximus
MAXIMUS, Inc. has announced an alliance with Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology. This strategic alliance allows Broadbean Technology's current customer base — comprised of many of the world's largest staffing companies, recruitment advertising agencies, technology vendors, and recruitment process outsourcing businesses — to post job openings
51job Posts 15 Percent Revenue Rise
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB226.0 million (U.S. $33.1 million), an increase of 15.2 percent from revenues of RMB218.7 million for the same quarter in 2008. Online recruitment services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB97.3 million (U.S. $14.2 million), representing
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner in San Francisco
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Marnie McBryde as a partner based in the firm's New York office. "With more than 25 years in the executive search industry, Marnie has formidable experience recruiting C-level executives and board directors across branded consumer products & luxury goods, media & entertainment, and consumer financial
