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Mercuri Urval Appoints Five New Partners
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has appointed five new partners made up of a diverse group of experts, representing three nationalities. The new partners are Dennis Tanke, Isabella Valentini, Irena Schierjott, Florian Knorn, and Anne Zhang. “Becoming a partner in MU means to be recognized as exceptionally trusted by clients and colleagues, and it
The Stakes of Executive Hiring in Private Markets
In private equity and venture capital, the difference between a portfolio company that delivers 3x returns and one that barely breaks even often comes down to a single factor: leadership. Whether you’re installing a new CEO to drive operational improvements in a mature PE portfolio company or finding a CTO to scale a Series B startup’s engineering team,
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
How to Build Teams with Cultural Depth for Global Success
Cross-cultural remote teams have become a common phenomenon, professionals collaborate from wherever they are all over the world thanks to the power of technology. This has made it possible for the rapid growth in global business. A new report from Signium’s Didier Busard explains that more and more businesses operate in teams crossing time, cultural
PeopleClick Authoria Forms Alliance with Mercer
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with Mercer in supporting the launch of Mercer's Human Capital Connect. Through the alliance, the companies will bring clients a solution integrating the consulting practices from Mercer with technology offerings in compensation, performance management and succession planning from Peopleclick
Interview: Creating Value Through People – An Hr Leader’s Perspective (part 1)
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
Smooch Reynolds Joins Irvine Company; TRRG Integrated with Stanton Chase
After 23 years as a public relations and investor relations recruiter, Smooch Reynolds will become senior vice president of communications for the Irvine Company, a real estate development firm. Ms. Reynolds will transition her search firm, TRRG, Inc., to Stanton Chase International. “I realize this may be the biggest career decision I'll ever make,” said
DHR Expands into Australia and New Zealand
DHR International has announced the expansion into Australia and New Zealand and the opening of a Sydney office. Concurrent with the expansion, Darren Challis has joined the firm as managing director of DH International Pty Limited, DHR International's Australian & New Zealand practice, and a member of DHR’s board of directors. As a recruiter, Mr.
Lonergan Partners Recruits CEO for ImageSpan
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Kurt Garbe as chief executive officer of ImageSpan. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Mr. Garbe was most recently CEO of SolutionSet. “Kurt’s unique experience with scaling Internet-based service companies will drive ImageSpan’s future success,” said Ms. Schaffer. ImageSpan provides a comprehensive licensing automation platform that allows
Companies Step-Up Online Recruiting as Demand Strengthens
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose by one point in May as a number of industries continued to step-up their online recruitment efforts. The annual growth rate during May was 14 percent (16
eQuest Adds Former Salary.com Exec
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has added Sean Luitjens as vice president of product management. Mr. Luitjens will lead the company’s expansion into the international marketplace with a new group of HR products planned for release later this year. “Sean Luitjens has an excellent track record uncovering new market
CareerBuilder Launches HireInsider
CareerBuilder has launched a free tool called hireINSIDER that helps to remove some of the guesswork from the application process by enabling job seekers to see how they stack up against other applicants for a job. By veiwing qualifications of other candidates, job seekers are able to better assess if they are a viable candidate
ITEEGO Offers Free Tech Recruiting to Superior Workplaces
Technology search firm ITeego has announced a new promotion that enables organizations to receive a complimentary technical employee placement. ITeego will perform a complimentary search for the client and will not charge them a placement fee after filling the vacancy. Instead of paying a fee, the client will reward ITeego with exclusivity on a second
SWBI International Finds New CEO for Transwitch Corp.
Executive search firm SWBi International has recruited Ali Khatibzadeh as chief executive of TranSwitch Corp. Mr. Khatibzadeh was previously senior vice president and general manager of the RF Products Business Unit of Anadigics. TranSwitch Corporation provides communications OEMs with carrier-class semiconductors for the converging voice, data, and video network. SWBi International provides global retained executive
HireRight Adds HR Expert
HireRight, a provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Janet Randolph as vice president of human resources. Ms. Randolph has more than 25 years of combined HR and business strategy leadership, and as vice president of human resources, she will be responsible for leading and managing HireRight's efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain
CDI Corp. Makes Bid to Acquire RCM Technologies
CDI Corp., a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has made a proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCM) common stock for $5.20 per share. The all cash proposal was made in a letter sent to the Board of Directors of RCM on May 21, 2010. As of June 3,
Norman Broadbent Acquired by Investors
According to published reports, Norman Broadbent International has been acquired by private equity dealmaker Jon Moulton as part of an investor consortium including Irish venture capitalist and entrepreneur Pierce Casey. The buyout comes 18 months after Andrew Garner acquired Norman Broadbent in a deal then valued at £5.5 million. Now, in return for a £2
680 Partners Fills Position for Affinity Express
Executive recruiter 680 Partners has placed David Kang as executive vice president and chief digital officer at Affinity Express. Ross Freeman, managing partner with 680 Partners LLC, completed the search for Affinity Express. Mr. Kang most recently was the vice president of client services for TrueAction (formerly GSI Interactive). Affinity Express is an offshore, onshore
Cornerstone Launches Women on Boards
Global executive search firm Cornerstone International Group has launched “Women on Boards” to reinforce the presence of female executives serving on international boards of directors. This new division, which will be headed by Eva Levy and based in Madrid, will help companies to achieve or exceed their profitability goals. Ms. Lévy was previously chairman of
Association of Professional Staffing Companies New Executive Committee
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has elected its new executive committee for 2010, which includes six new members. In addition, the committee has elected Tara Ricks, managing director of Joslin Rowe, as chairman and Uzair Bawany, CEO of The Contact Group, as deputy chairman. The six new Executive Committee members are: John O’Sullivan,
Executives Forecast Modes Hiring in Q3
Nine percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report said they plan to increase the number of full-time employees in professional occupations in the third quarter, and six percent anticipate declines. The net three percent increase is down slightly from the prior quarter's forecast but continues a trend of hiring outpacing staff
Korn Ferry Adds Senior Client Partner in Dallas
Korn/Ferry International has added Chris Cantarella as senior client partner in the firm’s private equity and global technology practice. He will be based out of Korn/Ferry’s Dallas office. Mr. Cantarella joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where he focused on C-suite searches for public and private equity-backed companies. Mr. Cantarella has also worked extensively on
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits Counsel for Clear Channel
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Robert H. Walls as executive vice president and general counsel of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The search was led by MLA founding partner Bob Major. “This position requires a seasoned legal professional who can not only lead the legal department of a global communications company but
Stepstone Creates New Tools for HR Execs
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has added new, free online tools for HR and talent management professionals with 'Business Case Builder for Performance Management.' The tool, the third in a series developed by StepStone and based on customer feedback and industry research data, is available now in English and in the
Harvey Nash Names Director in Colorado
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, has named Sean Gilligan as director in Colorado. Mr. Gilligan will be responsible for increasing the firm's business by adding new clients and leading the effort to provide service to existing clients. Since joining Harvey Nash two years ago,
Mangrove Employer Services Adds HR Veteran
Mangrove Employer Services has added HR veteran Jim Costello as chief operating officer. Mr. Costello has over 30 years in the payroll, human resources and benefits outsourcing industries. He has held senior leadership positions in sales, operations, and customer support for outsourcing companies including Bank of America, ADP, and Genesys Software Systems, and was a
SourceRight Solutions and Hays Launch WorldSource
SourceRight Solutions, a division of Spherion Corporation, has launched WorldSource, a talent acquisition outsourcing solution combining SourceRight with global recruitment company Hays plc. The resulting alliance is expected to help global companies maximize the value of their blended workforces – including employees, contingent workers and independent contractors; WorldSource will manage and integrate recruitment process outsourcing
Employers and Recruiters Plan to Hire
Fifty-two percent of employers and recruiters anticipate hiring more career professionals in the second half of 2010 than they did in the first half of the year, according to a new survey by Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. And of those intending to make more hires, nearly half (49 percent) project they will add up
Heidrick & Stuggles Recruits CFO for Constant Contact
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has recruited Harpreet Grewal as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Constant Contact. Mr. Harpreet joins the company from TheLadders.com, an online job search platform and recruiting company, where he was CFO. With more than 300,000 customers, Constant Contact is a provider of email
Bond and Hunt Personnel Create Bilingual Staffing Solution
Canadian-based Hunt Personnel has entered into a strategic partnership with recruitment software provider Bond International Software. The alliance puts around 100 of Hunt Personnel’s users across Canada on the Bond Adapt application and leverages its ability to integrate with third party products, multi-lingual capabilities, and complete configurability. “One of Bond Adapt's greatest differentiators has always
Talentor Expands into Ukraine
Talentor Recruitment Consultancyhas continued its expansion by agreeing to a new partnership with Business Solutions in Kiev, Ukraine. Talentor offices are now present in 15 markets with further growth plans to expand into Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Benelux countries during 2010. Business Solutions’ head, Yana Solomarskaya, stated: “My team and I are really thrilled
Trinity Recruitment Adds Senior Consultant
Multi-sector U.K.-based recruitment specialist Trinity Recruitment Group has added Helen Adams as a senior consultant to strengthen its engineering, production and design divisions. Ms. Adams has 10 years of recruitment experience in this specialist field, previously serving as senior account manager and headhunter at Straco International. “I’m delighted to welcome Helen to the group. She
Caliber Point Launches HR Services Solution
Caliber Point Business Solutions Ltd., a business process outsourcing (BPO) service provider and a Hexaware Technologies subsidiary, has launched Republic, a multi-tenant HR services delivery solution. Built on the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, the platform will cater to multiple clients under a secure and shared environment. The tool is designed to significantly reducing the
Employment Index Reveals Hiring Turmoil
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, retreated slightly to 89.0 in May, after three months of improvement. The Index had risen from 70.8 in January to 92.3 in April. “Economic turmoil in Europe, Wall Street and the Gulf appears to have also impacted managerial hiring at companies across the U.S.,” said
Vetted Solutions Hires Non-Profit Expert
Executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has named E. Harrison Able as a senior associate. Mr. Able has served nearly 40 years as CEO of non-profit organizations and associations. Most recently he served for 20 years as the president and CEO of the American Association of Museums, where he established the organization as the largest
