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Atlantic Group Opens Office in Charlotte, NC
Executive search firm Atlantic Group recently opened a new office in Charlotte, NC. Lauren Sawyer, director, is leading the new location. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Charlotte, North Carolina,” Atlantic Group said in a LinkedIn post. “This location will allow us to continue our expansion into the greater Charlotte market and
Skills-Based Hiring: Where We Stand Today
In recent years, much attention has been given to the concept of skills-based hiring. At first glance, the premise seems almost self-evident: employers should focus on whether a candidate possesses the skills needed to perform a job. It sounds so straightforward that it might feel unnecessary to scrutinize further. Yet, taking skills seriously requires deprioritizing
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.
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
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?
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader of North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has named Lee Martin as managing director and practice leader of the north division within its construction and real estate practice. In this expanded leadership role, he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s commercial real estate, building construction, and construction technology practices across the northern United States, further advancing KBIC’s integrated
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
June Hiring Cools While Unemployment Holds at 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 57,000 in June as the U.S. unemployment rate stood 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, changed little in June. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs. The
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
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
2024 M&A Dealmaking Outlook, With An Eye On Human Capital Markets
In the closing days of last year, the dry powder held by private equity firms reached a baffling all time high of $2.59 trillion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence and Preqin data. This marks an eight percent increase from the year earlier total of $2.39 trillion. The unprecedented build-up of dry powder is in
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
Monster Adds Online Advertising Veteran
Online careers site Monster.com has appointed Rick Boyce as vice president of advertising sales. Mr. Boyce was previously the SVP of business development for Rooftop Media. He is best known for his work as the founding sales director at Wired Digital, the web companion to Wired magazine. There he led the team that sold the
Harris / IIC Partners Completes Search for MNSCU
Dublin, Ohio based Harris / IIC Partners has been placed Darrel Huish as vice chancellor of information technology at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Mr. Huish previously served as vice chancellor of information technology at Maricopa Community Colleges. With its 32 institutions, MnSCU is the largest single provider of higher education in
Bayard Advertising Agency to Lead Recruitment Advertising for CTCA
Bayard Advertising Agency, Inc. has been selected as recruitment advertising agency of record by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Bayard will create recruitment marketing and media solutions for CTCA by further developing and spreading its uplifting, compassionate brand message through creative campaigns that are designed to attract candidates that are aligned with CTCA's core
Harvey Nash Creates Oil & Gas Practice
Harvey Nash Executive Search, a U.K.-based global provider of board level recruitment and leadership services, is launching a practice specifically focused on the oil & gas sector. The new practice will be headed up by Sherree Young, an expert in the industry with over nine years experience helping organizations from FTSE 100 to AIM listed
Amrop Names Three New Partners
Global executive search organization Amrop has named Giacomo Santucci, Bruce Walton and Michael Reuter as partners. Mr. Santucci, who joins Amrop ASA in Milan, has significant experience in luxury goods, having worked with numerous brands, including Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci Group (CEO, industrial operations division and CEO, Gucci Division), Prada (CEO, board member, general manager). Mr.
Zapoint Acquires Jobster
Zapoint, a provider of employee career management and organizational planning solutions, has acquired Jobster from Recruiting.com, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2006, Zapoint is the developer of SkillsMapper, its flagship enterprise solution that gives employers visibility into existing skills and competencies within their workforce. Jobster.com, started in 2004, is
Fastest Rise in U.K. Permanent Placements in Over 10 Years
The number of both permanent and temporary/contract staff appointments made by U.K. recruitment consultancies increased again in March, with growth picking up to the strongest levels since October 1997, according to The Report on Jobs, published by the REC and KPMG. Higher placements were underpinned by a further expansion of permanent staff vacancies, albeit the
3P Consultants Finds CEO for Adani Welspun Exploration
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Atul Sathe as chief executive officer of Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd. (AWEL). Mr. Sathe previously served as CEO of Jubilant Energy. Based in India, Adani Welspun Exploration is an oil & gas exploration & production joint venture company of the multi-billion dollar Adani Group and Welspun
Preston | Reffett Names Managing Director of Government Services
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Ron Flom as managing director of government services. Mr. Flom joins the firm following a career in both government and military service. Most recently, he served as the associate director for management services, United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), where he provided leadership over the agency’s human capital,
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires New Zealand-Based Firm
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Wellington, New Zealand-based firm Bell McCaw Bampfylde. Bell McCaw founder, Lilias Bell, has been named a partner at Heidrick & Struggles and will be based in Wellington. Ms. Bell founded her own leadership firm after a career in the consumer and professional services sectors in
PeopleClick Authoria Adds Human Capital Sales Executive
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has added Tim Beaumont as senior vice president of sales. With more than 24 years of sales experience in the software and human capital management markets, Mr. Beaumont has served in roles with Resumix, Personic, Inc. and Recruitmax, Inc. (later Vurv Technology, now Taleo).
Sage North America Expands HR Management Software
Sage North America has announced the expansion of its human resource management offerings for the nonprofit and government sector. Two new modules will provide fully integrated HR, employee self-service, payroll, and tax compliance capabilities to small and midsized nonprofits and government agencies who use the Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit financial management software. “With the
Latest Monster Employment Index Reflected Continued Optimism in Job Market
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 one point in March, as employers continued to expand hiring efforts at the end of the first quarter. The annual growth rate in the MEI accelerated in
Cook Associates Expands Financial Service and Insurance Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Kevin Parker as a managing director of the new financial service and insurance practice. Mr. Parker has led search assignments for clients including Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, Aviva Investors, Fannie Mae, Wellmark Inc. and Principal Health Insurance, placing senior functional experts in finance, M&A/corporate development, human resources,
Good Search Signs Multi-Service Deal with JumarMarketing
Westport, CT-based executive search firm >The Good Search, LLC, has signed a multi-service agreement with JumarMarketing, LLC, a full-service boutique marketing agency specializing in marketing strategies, brand awareness, web design, web development, and social media and search engine marketing. The partnership includes a customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plan, eMarketing and social media initiatives. “Jumar's
CTPartners Appoints Managing Director of New Toronto Office
CTPartners has named Rob Hines as managing partner in its new Toronto office. Mr. Hines has over 10 years of executive search experience backed by a 20-year banking career in the Canadian and North American regional banking arena. In 2002, he started Hines & Company, an executive search firm in Toronto, which was later acquired
