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CIO Partners Tapped by Reworld Waste to Lead Search for Chief Information Officer
Chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly in demand today due to the accelerating pace of digital transformation across industries. As organizations strive to harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analytics, the CIO has become a critical figure in driving this change. Modern CIOs are no longer just IT
Bullhorn Appoints Chief Customer Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn has named Mitesh Ashar as chief customer officer. In this strategic position, Mr. Ashar will lead Bullhorn’s global customer experience organization, driving innovation and service across all customer touchpoints. “Mitesh pushed us to make the product better, because he cared deeply about how technology supports real business goals,” said Art Papas, founder and
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
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
Leveraging Portfolio Talent At L Catterton
In the ever-evolving landscape of private equity, the strategic deployment of talent stands out as a pivotal factor in achieving sustained growth and optimizing returns. As a middle market PE firm with $34 billion in assets under management, L Catterton is a distinguished player in the PE sector. They’ve positioned talent at the core of their investment philosophy,
The Buffkin Group Completes Search for HMS
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Todd Redmon as vice president of customer service at Healthcare Management Systems (HMS). Mr. Redmon was previously senior call center manager at Dell. HMS is a healthcare information systems company specializing in the development and support of integrated financial and clinical systems to multi-facility organizations, and community
Sheffield Haworth Expands Hedge Fund Practice
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Matt Jabinsky as director and Arun Jolly as senior consultant to lead its coverage of hedge funds in the U.S. Mr. Jabinsky and Mr. Jolly both join Sheffield Haworth in New York from Broadreach Group where they spent over three years establishing a hedge fund franchise with
ChampionScott Partners Recruits SVP of HR for Rosetta Stone
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Michaela Oliver as senior vice president of human resources at Rosetta Stone. Ms. Oliver joins Rosetta Stone from AOL where she was SVP of HR – Global HR Design & Solutions Center. Her staff of 50 human resource professionals served an internal client base of 7,500 employees in
Wanted Technologies Launches Job Listing App
WANTED Technologies has launched the Job Listing App, the latest addition to its WANTED Analytics Apps platform. Clients in the media, HR/staffing and government sectors use WANTED Analytics Apps to prioritize sales opportunities, identify economic trends, and analyze competitive market conditions. “The Job Listing App is an application available on our WANTED Analytics Apps platform
Athene Interims Formed to Place Interim Execs
Athene Communications has teamed up with Russam GMS, a provider of interim management services, to launch Athene Interims, specializing in the interim placement of marketing and communications professionals. The new company was created by founding partners Richard Astle of Athene Communications and Jason Atkinson of Russam GMS. Mr. Astle was previously corporate affairs director for
Sanford Rose-Charleston Adds Partner
Sanford Rose Associates in Charleston has named Bonnie R. Siegel as associate partner, leading the CIO and clinical IT practice. Ms. Siegel will work with provider organizations including hospitals, integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations and multi-specialty medical groups on executive-level information technology searches. Ms. Siegel brings 30 years of related experience in her prior
DavenportMajor Places CFO at Zogenix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Ann Rhoads as chief financial officer of Zogenix. Ms. Rhoads was previously senior vice president and CFO of Premier, Inc., a $600 million dollar healthcare service company. Zogenix, with offices in Emeryville and San Diego, is a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines to
Caltius Equity Partners Acquires Interest in Diversified Human Resources
Caltius Equity Partners, in partnership with Kevin Mencarelli, former CEO of the West Coast division of USI Insurance Services, has acquired a controlling interest in Diversified Human Resources, Inc ("DHR"). Founded in 1996, DHR is an outsourced human resource company that provides human resource and insurance brokerage services, payroll processing, and temporary staffing solutions for
Russell Reynold Associates Launches New Website
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has launched its new corporate website, organized around the firm's subject matter experts and service offerings. New features include a “Leadership Issues” section where executives can find information on the top issues facing senior leaders today, including board composition and evaluation, CEO succession planning, leadership challenges
The Dingman Company to Lead Multiple Searches for CSMI
Executive search firm The Dingman Company, Inc. has been retained by Central States Manufacturing Inc. (CSMI) to lead the search for several executive level leadership positions. The firm will help recruit positions within new products and marketing, operations, purchasing and human resources. CSMI manufactures and delivers high quality metal building components. The Dingman Company is
SpenglerFox Appoints Country Manager in Romania
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has appointed Mihhaela Damian as country manager in Romania. Ms. Damian has experience within the financial services, manufacturing & engineering and HR management sectors. She was previously a managing partner with Stanton Chase International. SpenglerFox is a provider of executive search and human resources consultancy services worldwide. The firm is part
Preston | Reffett Fills Post for Topco
Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Glenn Backus as senior vice president of innovation at Topco Associates, LLC. Mr. Backus previously served as an executive at H.E. Butt Grocery Co., Supervalu and Trader Joe's. Jennifer McCorey, managing director at Preston | Reffett, led the search engagement. Topco is a $10.7 billion, privately held company that
DHR Forms Partnership with Talent Africa
Executive search firm DHR International and Talent Africa, a Sandton, South Africa-based executive search firm, have formed an agreement to work with each other on executive search assignments across borders. Since June 2009 Talent Africa has successfully sourced and placed executives in Africa. DHR International and Talent Africa both serve Fortune 1000 companies at the
CTPartners Posts Placement Rate of 78 Percent
CTPartners has announced that its audited search placement rate for the year ending December 31, 2009 was 78 percent. In addition, the average number of days to placement in 2009 was 124, down 8 days from 2008’s average of 132. Ninety percent of 2009 search assignments were completed in 98 days, down from 107 in
Digby Morgan Inks Agreement with NHS
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has been appointed by the Department of Health and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) on its non-medical, non-clinical framework agreement. Under the three-year framework, Digby Morgan will supply contract HR professionals to NHS Trusts, primary care trusts and other public bodies.
Pinstripe Names President of Healthcare Unit
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Jill Schwieters as president of the company's healthcare practice. In this role, Ms. Schwieters is responsible for continuing to expand the organization's healthcare footprint, increasing the quality of client relationships by delivering critical solutions, and elevating Pinstripe's value and relevance to these
Employee Satisfaction Levels at All Time Low
A recent BlueSteps executive satisfaction survey revealed that 55 percent of senior executive respondents have experienced reduced revenue and a moderate cut in staff as 90 percent of companies were affected by the recession. An additional 20 percent reported dramatic cuts in staffing levels within their company. The changes experienced by many companies during the
Microsoft Implements Job2Web
Microsoft Corporation has launched the Jobs2web Recruitment Marketing Platform from recruiting solutions firm Jobs2web. All divisions at Microsoft are now live and enabled with Jobs2web's interactive tools and strategies, which are designed to help employers recruit better. Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices (E&D) division initially piloted Jobs2web's flagship product in 2009. “Partnering with Microsoft helps drive
Eames Consulting Group Opens in Singapore
Eames Consulting Group, a specialist recruitment solutions provider in insurance, financial and professional services, has launched operations in Singapore. The new office will be headed by Shane O’Neill, who joins the company from Talent2, a human resources company based in the Asia-Pacific region. “We are delighted to announce that we have achieved one of our
CareerBuilder Leads in Recruitment Activity
According to CareerXroads' 9th Annual Source of Hire Study, U.S. employers said referrals, career sites and job boards accounted for the majority of their new external hires in 2009 (62.2 percent). Career sites and job boards accounted for 35.5 percent of new external hires in the U.S. in 2009 and CareerBuilder was ranked as the
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for University of Oregon
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by the University of Oregon to lead in its search for a new men's basketball head coach. Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is a public, coeducational research university in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1956 and privately owned, Spencer Stuart is an executive search consulting firm
Diversified Search Places Scientific Officer at Aperion Biologics
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has recruited Russ Kronengold, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer of Aperion Biologics. Dr. Kronengold was previously vice president of research and development at Kensey Nash. The search was conducted by Henry J. Scherck, managing director and practice leader of the firm’s life sciences unit. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, offers global
Russam GMS Names Heads of Private and Public Sectors
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has named Jason Atkinson as managing director of its private sector unit and Gary Lawton as managing director for its public sector. The private sector group comprises financial services, private equity, manufacturing, defense and aerospace and the not for profit and charities divisions; Athene Interims, the new
Adicio Launches New Pro Editions of Classified Software
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has released new low-cost professional editions of its classified platforms for the careers, real estate and automotive markets. The new professional editions, which target small media businesses, complement Adicio’s enterprise editions, which currently power over one thousand sites worldwide. “We’re making our
SuccessFactors Selected by SKF Group
SuccessFactors, Inc. has announced that global manufacturing specialist, SKF Group, will deploy the SuccessFactors compensation management solution to its employees in France. SKF will also be provided a future multi-lingual, multi-currency compensation platform for wider global deployment to the company's additional subsidiaries in more than 100 countries worldwide. SKF Group has more than 100 manufacturing
Cole Warren & Long Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Cole, Warren & Long, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary of providing retained executive search and management consulting services to clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1970 by Ronald J. Cole and Richard B. Warren, it is said to have been the first all retained executive search firm based in the Philadelphia area. Mr.
Korn Ferry Announces New Additions
Korn/Ferry International has announced additions to its firm. Margaret Lee has joined Korn/Ferry as vice chairman and senior client partner, leading the firm’s Asia Pacific financial officers center of expertise sector. Based in the firm’s Hong Kong office, Ms. Lee will also head up the development of the Chinese enterprise sector for Greater China. Ms.
Sanford Rose Opens New Office in Pittsburgh; Names President
Sanford Rose Associates has named Rodger Brown as president of Sanford Rose Associates-Pittsburgh North, one of several new Sanford Rose Associates executive search offices opening in recent months. Mr. Brown will spearhead the firm’s life science practice which will be the predominant focus of the Pittsburgh North office. He brings over 30 years of executive
CEO Inc. Adds Consultant in Executive Search Division
CEO Inc. has added Chad Godwin as senior consultant in the firm’s accounting, financial and executive search division. Mr. Godwin previously served as a search consultant at C.G. Consulting in Atlanta. He has more than 14 years of business development and search consulting experience for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies and has
Kronos Selected by Shore-Lij Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by Shore-LIJ Health System, the nation's third-largest, non-profit, secular health system, to implement time and attendance and employee scheduling across the organization. North Shore-LIJ will automate workforce business processes with Kronos for its 38,000 employees across more than 50 facilities and offices, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, emergency management systems, research
Interview: Head Of Strategic Research Solutions Discusses Today’s Recruiting Environment
Daniel Ebbert is president of Strategic Research Solutions, a firm he established in 2002. Prior to forming the company Mr. Ebbert was a consultant with a retained search firm focused on the pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer industries. Earlier he was with the healthcare services specialty practice of Korn/Ferry International where he managed the research function
