DAILY NEWSWIRE - TOP STORIES
Daily Newswire
Measuring What Matters: Key Performance Indicators That Define Recruitment Firm Success
In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, running a successful firm requires more than just hard work and great instincts—it demands clarity. The most successful search firms don’t leave growth to chance; they rely on measurable data to guide decisions and sharpen performance. By focusing on the right key performance indicators (KPIs), firm leaders can cut through
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Head of Marketing for Stanley Steemer
Blue Rock Human Capital has placed Andrew Schneider as vice president and head of marketing at Stanley Steemer in Dublin, OH. He joins the company with a bold vision to modernize the brand’s identity and deepen its emotional connection with today’s consumers, and has brought on Havas Chicago as the brand’s new creative agency. “Andrew’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.
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
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?
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
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
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
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
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
CarterBaldwin Taps President for John Stott Ministries
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has placed Benjamin K. Homan as president of John Stott Ministries. Mr. Homan joins John Stott Ministries following a nine-year tenure as president and CEO of Food for the Hungry, a relief and development organization serving in more than 26 developing countries. John Stott Ministries is the U.S. chapter of the
Salary.com Posts Q4 Loss; Up Slightly for Full Year
Salary.com, Inc./(NASDAQ:SLRY), a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 revenues of $10.9 million, a four percent dip from the prior year. The company reported a net loss of $12.5 million or 74 cents per share, compared with a year-ago loss of $8.8 million or 53
SuccessFactors Adds Former Yahoo! Exec
SuccessFactors, Inc. has added Hillary Smith as its new general counsel, managing the company's global legal affairs and team. Ms. Smith brings SuccessFactors a wide breath and tenure of legal experience and is joining SuccessFactors from Yahoo! Inc. where she has been the general counsel of Right Media, now a Yahoo! company, and Yahoo!'s associate
Ultimate Software Chosen by KBE
Ultimate Software has been selected by Key Brand Entertainment (KBE), a developer, producer, and distributor of live theatre in the U.S. and Canada. One of KBE's key companies is Broadway Across America, the largest Broadway touring organization in North America–responsible for presenting such shows as Wicked, Hairspray, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Phantom of
AESC Adds Four New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added B.E. Smith in the U.S., Cornfeld Ltd. in Switzerland, Executive Network in Poland and IMS Talent in Finland as its newest member firms. B. E. Smith is a provider of executive search services to healthcare organizations. The firm is led by Kathy Noland and was founded
Patino Associates and VMA Group Form Alliance
Patino Associates, an executive search firm specializing in the corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations and marketing functions, has signed an affiliate partnership agreement corporate communications-focused recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group. The alliance creates one of the largest global practices focused on the recruitment and placement of corporate communications professionals with consultants in Washington, D.C.,
Major, Lindsey & Africa Names Partners
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has announced that Michelle Foster (New York), Nicole Lipman (San Francisco) and Dimitri Mastrocola (New York) have been named partners. The three join MLA’s existing 29 member advisory board. “Partnership criteria are demanding and partners are required to consistently meet them as a prerequisite and an ongoing duty,”
Dowd Associates to Lead Search for Scripps
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by Scripps Network Interactive to lead its search for a vice president, investor relations. A leading developer of lifestyle content for television, internet, satellite radio, books and magazines, Scripps Networks Interactive is comprised of brands such as HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, and country
JobVite Launches Free Social Recruiting Site
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has launched Jobvite Share, a free way to distribute and target any job opening on social networks to increase referrals and track in real-time the value of any job advertisement or placement on-line. With Jobvite Share, anyone with a position to fill can enter a job URL, and
Accero Introduces Workforce Intelligence Solution
Accero, an HR and payroll solutions provider with clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K., has announced the availability of Accero Workforce Intelligence, a reporting and analytics solution that delivers actionable HR information, enabling HR managers to help drive strategic, informed decisions for their organization. Accero Workforce Intelligence is a usable product out-of-the
Human Capital Institute Names New Board for Workforce Planning
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has announced the formation of its executive board for strategic workforce planning comprised of senior executives and workforce planning leaders from diverse industries and organizations. HCI’s executive board is an independent group that regularly advises members of HCI’s executive workgroup for strategic workforce planning on best practices and next generation
Boyden Adds to Brussels Office
Boyden has added M. Eric Borrenbergen to its Brussels office as senior vice president. He will focus on searches of top and senior level executives in human resources, legal affairs and business administration. Mr. Borrenbergen has more than 25 years broad managerial experience at executive committee level in an international environment, as company lawyer and
Online Job Demand Increases
Online advertised vacancies rose 222,700 to 4,150,000 in April, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Over the past six months, labor demand has increased by 870,000, and this increase has been widely shared across the States and occupational categories. “Providing evidence of the strengthening economy, labor demand in April rose
Davies Park to Lead CEO Search for PSAC
Davies Park Executive Search has been retained by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) to head its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Roger Soucy, PSAC president and CEO since the association's inception in 1981, has announced his intention to retire. Both internal and external applicants will be considered. The PSAC
Casino Careers Appoints Head of Talent Acquisition
Casino Careers, LLC has added Margaret Wright to head the firm's executive search/talent acquisition division. Ms. Wright joins the niche firm following the response to Casino Careers' nationwide survey of over 1,000 HR executives in the gaming-hospitality and technology industries, regarding their talent acquisition preferences and use of executive search firms. “We are delighted that
BCA Places HR Exec at Westfield, LLC
BCA, Executive Recruiters has recruited Amanda Foster as vice president of learning and organizational development for Westfield, LLC. Ms. Foster previously held numerous senior corporate positions with Hudson Highland Group, Monster Worldwide, and Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation. BCA’s chief operations officer, Joe Gonzalez, led the search. Westfield is the world's largest listed retail property group
Initio International Names Non-Executive Director
Recruitment group Initio International Ltd. has elected Mike Walmsley as non-executive director. Mr. Walmsley was formerly managing director at Parker Bridge and after that launched RecruitmentTraining.co.uk in 2001. “Mike is a well respected and very connected figure within U.K. recruitment,” said Brendan Flood, CEO. “His grounded experience married with his entrepreneurial approach will be an
Coleman Lew Search for Presbyterian College
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has placed Brian Reese as director of athletics for Presbyterian College. Currently, Mr. Reese is serving as associate director of Student Athletics at Vanderbilt University. Located in Clinton, SC, Presbyterian College competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference. PC is a top-ranked
Kenexa to Work with Mphasis India
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has announced that MphasiS India has selected Kenexa as its survey provider to drive leadership effectiveness through 360 surveys. Kenexa will deliver surveys designed to meet MphasiS’ corporate structure, culture and business objectives, along with a full array of analytical reports and training materials
EEmpact Software Selected by Goodwill Industries
eEmpACT Software (part of the Bond International Software group) has announce that its front and back office staffing software solution was selected by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to create greater efficiencies in their staffing operation. The largest of more than 168 Goodwill organizations in North America, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin has more than
DHR Acquires Gundersen Partners
DHR International has acquired global search firm Gundersen Partners. The firm is well known for its marketing focus and functional expertise across the consumer, financial services, industrial and nonprofit industries. Steve Gundersen, founder of Gundersen Partners, joins DHR as executive vice president and leader of the firm’s media & entertainment practice. Mr. Gundersen will split
VMA Group Launches New Division
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has launched a new division providing personal and professional development for organizations and their communications teams. Led by Charlotte Butler, associate director at VMA, the practice will offer personal development programs, consultancy in team structure and effectiveness, executive coaching and talent showcase events. The first programs – ‘Managing the
Executive Search Confidence Hits 22-Month High
Executive recruiters' confidence in the executive employment market reached a 22-month high in April, with 64 percent of 186 search firm respondents expecting more senior-management hiring over the next six months, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). ExecuNet's April recruiter confidence register reached 64 percent, matching the tally recorded in June
Russell Reynolds Associates Fills Post for TIAA-CREF
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Scott Wise as the new head of TIAA-CREF's Endowment-Investment Group. Mr. Wise has run the Rice University endowment since 1989 and will oversee a new endowment group from the university’s hometown of Houston. TIAA-CREF is the New York-headquartered firm that oversees more than $400
PeopleMatter Launches
PeopleMatter, a software company that provides end-to-end strategic human resource software solutions for small to medium-sized restaurant, hospitality, transportation and convenience stores (c-stores), has launched. The company has been in development throughout the first quarter of 2010, after acquiring Acadia Human Capital Solutions in late 2009. “After an initial strategic development period and successful customer
Korn Ferry Appoints Partner in Board & CEO Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Jane Stevenson as senior client partner in its board and CEO services practice. She will be based out of the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. Stevenson joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where she focused on leadership succession and global search work for CEOs, CMOs, chief innovation officers and board directors for
