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HARTZ Search Tapped by Geisinger to Help Recruit New CFO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has been retained by Geisinger, in Danville, PA, to lead in its search for an executive vice president and CFO. “Our client is seeking a dynamic financial executive to collaborate with the CEO and the executive leadership team to set enterprise-wide strategy, define the financial and non-financial objectives of individual entities and
BarkerGilmore Names Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has appointed Bjarne Tellmann as a strategic advisor and executive coach. “Bjarne is widely regarded as one of the most innovative legal leaders in the U.S. and the world,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “His experience guiding a FTSE 20 company through the largest
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
Winning Through M&A: The Remarkable Habits Of Successful Dealmakers
Nearly 15 years ago, McKinsey & Company set out to answer a critically important management issue: What type of M&A strategy creates the most value for large companies. The answer that came back was clear: Companies that practice programmatic M&A are likely to outperform competitors. In 2019, McKinsey took another look. It’s research reflected the growing importance
IIC Partners Adds Marketing/Communications Specialist
IIC Partners has appointed Polly Stewart to the newly created position of marketing and communications director. Ms. Stewart is a former press advisor to two New Zealand prime ministers, foreign correspondent and marketing communications consultant. “The newly expanded position of communications and marketing director shows the importance IIC Partners is placing on delivering top quality
Nosal Partners Taps Head of Worldwide Sales for Silver Peak
Executive recruiter Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Arturo L. Cazares as senior vice president of worldwide sales for Silver Peak Systems, Inc. The position will be based in Santa Clara, California. Mr. Cazares was previously vice president, Americas at Intermec Technologies. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Louis La Rocca,
Manpower Vietnam Partners with TechCombank
Manpower Vietnam, the first 100 percent foreign-invested workforce solutions firm in the country, has announced an expansion of its agreement with Techcombank to provide innovative end-to-end Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services to help the company achieve its growth and expansion strategy and increasing need for high-quality talent. As part of the two-year contract, Manpower will
Bullhorn Implemented by Greythorn
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has been implemented by IT and telecommunications recruiter Greythorn. Bullhorn’s front office staffing system will manage communication with candidates, colleagues, and clients from one system. “The software is intuitive and closely aligned to our business processes. We expect it to increase productivity
EuroSearch and Signium France Merge
AESC members Eurosearch & Associates and Signium International France in Paris merged to create a new firm that combines worldwide search expertise and a comprehensive management consulting team that strengthens its presence and offerings in France. Marc Pagezy has been appointed CEO of the new entity which brings together 10 consultants in Paris. Paul Rossignol
Diversified Search Taps New CEO for ISS Facility Services
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has recruited Sean M. Bond as chief executive officer of ISS Facility Services, Inc. The search was conducted by B.A. MacLean Jr., managing partner of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson. Mr. Bond was previously president of Platform Solutions for BAE Systems. ISS is a global leader in service solutions to more
Russam GMS Appoints Head of Healthcare Practice
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has added Paul Fleming as head of healthcare to lead its healthcare practice and develop its interim management offering. Russam GMS’s healthcare business has grown significantly in the past year. The company was appointed as supplier to the NHS Commercial Resources Framework and has also given a
HR Dynamics and NextSource Form Partnership
HR Dynamics Inc., an HR consulting, staffing and outsourcing firm, has partnered with nextSource Inc., a New York-based provider of procurement based workforce management solutions. The alliance will provide customers with the combined benefits of nextSource's MSP/VMS services and their experience in providing procurement solutions and HR Dynamics' leadership in the HR consulting, outsourcing and
Interview: Young Search Partners Founder Discusses Retained Search Model
Katherine S. Young is managing partner of Young Search Partners, LLC, a retained executive search firm specializing primarily in the mid/senior markets and working with organizations across the consumer/hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services and education/non profit sectors. Ms. Young has more than 20 years of talent management consulting experience, having worked for the largest global
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner in Stamford
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Michael DeCosta as a partner in its professional services and legal practice group. Based in the firm’s Stamford office, Mr. DeCosta joins a team that includes Peter Reed, an insurance recruiter and Jodie Emery, a private equity and life sciences/healthcare recruiter. Mr. DeCosta joins the
CEO Departures Up 15 Percent
Turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers declined for the second consecutive month in April, as 101 CEOs announced their departures during the month — 15 percent fewer than the 119 departures in March, according to the latest report on CEO turnover by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Despite the decline, the
Heidrick & Struggles Selected by Washington Metro Transit Authority
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to lead its search for a new permanent general manager for the system. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the sixth largest bus network in the U.S. Heidrick &
Stepstone Talent Management Suite Implemented by Ash Grove
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Ash Grove Cement Company, a cement company producing nearly nine million tons of cement annually, has completed implementation of StepStone Solutions Total Talent Management Suite including performance management, skills & competency management, 360 degree feedback, career development and succession planning modules. The system
HumanConcepts Adds HR Veteran
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has appointed Joe Massey as vice president of workforce agility. Mr. Massey will focus on helping customers institute best practices for managing rapid workforce change. Mr. Massey has 20 years of operations management and HR service delivery experience, most recently serving as vice president of organizational effectiveness
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner In Stamford
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Peter Reed as a partner in the firm's Stamford office. With a career that has been devoted exclusively to the insurance industry, Mr. Reed's experience spans all sectors of the space globally. He specializes in finding talent for the property and casualty sector and has
Tech Industry Recruiter John Boehmer Launches Accelent
Executive search veteran John Boehmer has launched Accelent, Inc., an executive talent acquisition and integration firm which serves technology clients in the Internet, e-commerce and digital media space as well as the enterprise and SaaS software sectors. “I’ve always believed executive search services can offer more to accelerate business performance and that belief is what
MJS Executive Search Adds Chief Marketing Officer
MJS Executive Search has added Sharon Schanzer as principal and chief marketing officer. Based in the firm’s recently opened New York City office, Ms. Schanzer will be responsible for business development, marketing, PR and corporate communications. She was previoulsy the founder and creative director of Red Letter Day Graphic Design. Prior to founding Red Letter
Climate Human Capital Expands Firm
Climate Human Capital plc, a newly launched green executive search and recruitment company, has added Matthew Pitt as head of research and execution. Mr. Pitt, who joins the company with over 15 years’ experience in executive search, will have responsibility for managing and expanding the research platform and overseeing the operational aspects of the business.
Salary.com Partners with Hewitt Associates
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has partnered with Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global HR consulting and outsourcing company, to deliver joint compensation technology and consulting solutions to each company's customers and prospects. Under the agreement, Salary.com will provide Web-based survey management and pay analytics software to clients in
Adecco Posts Seven Percent Revenue Increase
Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco has posted first quarter revenues of EUR 4.0 billion, up seven percent compared to the same period a year ago. Permanent placement revenues amounted to EUR 61 million in Q1 2010, an increase of 17 percent in constant currency (-five percent organically) and outplacement revenues totaled EUR 63 million, a
Korn Ferry Names Head of Board and CEO Practice for EMEA
Korn/Ferry International has added Richard Emerton as head of its board and CEO practice for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will be based out of Korn/Ferry's London office. Mr. Emerton joins the firm from Heidrick & Struggles, where he was head of the U.K. board and CEO practice, a member of the European
Pedersen & Partners Announces Additions to Firm
Pedersen & Partners has named Ally Ho as head of its financial services practice in the Middle East and Africa region. Ms. Ho comes from a strong financial background, having worked within the front office of a Bulge Bracket firm for four years. Previously, she owned her own executive search firm focusing on corporate finance,
Horton International China Adds Managing Director
Horton International China has named Yen Chong as managing partner. Mr. Chong, who will be based out of Shanghai, will work as a part of the team conducting business in the Greater China region plus active involvement in international business development for Horton International, identifying and securing key global accounts. He has over 25 years
Halogen Software Creates Talent Management Suite for Public Sector
Halogen Software has announced a new talent management solution for public sector organizations to align their workforces and drive a culture of high performance, ongoing development and commitment to quality service. The new suite delivers content and flexibility to address the diverse needs of government agencies and organizations. Halogen developed the solution based on industry
Executive Recruiting Industry Building Momentum
The first quarter of this year showed further positive signs of recovery for the senior executive search industry around the world with annual growth of 30.2 percent in new executive search mandates and a 22 percent gain in revenues, according to new data from the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). All industry sectors included
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in London
TRANSEARCH International has launched an office in London – Martin Lawless, Jonathan Webb and Christine Pudney are the managing partners. Mr. Lawless, previously managing director at Genosearch, has over 20 years’ experience in senior executive search and specializes in professional services and technology. He has completed assignments across Europe, Middle East and North America. Mr.
Agilium Worldwide Names New Executive Committee
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, (formerly World Search Alliance) has confirmed the appointment of its executive committee for the 2010 year following the recent announcement of its new brand. “We are well into a new decade and well on the road to making our mark in a strengthening economy,” said F. Xavier de Zamacona, chairman. “Thanks to
Kelly Services Posts Eight Percent Revenue Gain; Forms Alliance with Temp Holdings
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the first quarter of 2010 of $1.1 billion, an eight percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2008. Losses from operations for the quarter totaled $1.6 million, compared to losses of $30.6 million reported for the first quarter of 2009. “After
CVsearch Extends Free Job Listings
This month, www.cvsearch.co.uk has announced that they are extending their free job listing trail throughout May and June 2010. CVSearch.co.uk was built with the aim to make the recruitment process as simple and easy as possible for recruiters, in partnership with its jobseeker portal www.cvdatabase.co.uk. Since its launch, the site has attracted over 300 recruitment
ZRG Partners Adds Three Managing Directors
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has added three managing directors to its global team. Volker Napp joins the firm in Frankfurt, Germany. Previously, Mr. Volker, a mechanical engineer and business economist, ran Frankfurt search firm MGB. His expertise in search has focused on plastics, colors and pigments,
Daversa Partners Places Chief Technology Officer at AOL
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Alexander Gounares as chief technology officer at AOL. Mr. Gounares joins AOL from Microsoft where he was a corporate VP and chief technology officer for Microsoft’s Online Services Division. He also served for three years as technology advisor to Microsoft chairman and founder Bill Gates, as well as
