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Power Shift: How Employer Control and Employee Expectations Are Shaping the Future of Work
Employees’ needs can feel like a moving target, changing with new trends, technologies, and values. But in the past year, companies have made tough decisions—mandating office returns, flattening management layers, tightening salary increases—all in the name of stability and growth. The push and pull of power between employer control and employee expectations is rewriting common
The Wilderness Land Trust Taps BoardWalk Consulting to Find New Leader
The Wilderness Land Trust has retained executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting to lead in its search for a new executive director. Senior director Crystal Stephens and senior associate Terri Kohan are leading the assignment. The ideal candidate will join a mission-driven organization with deep roots and proven impact, leading strategic initiatives that balance conservation urgency with practical partnership development. The role
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.
Why Natural Language Search Is the Biggest Shift in Executive Search Since the Database
Executive search has always been a relationship business. Consultants describe talent in rich, layered terms, leaders who have scaled a commercial function through a turnaround, managed a $200 million P&L across two geographies, navigated a public board through a CEO transition. But the systems they rely on to find those leaders have never understood a
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?
TM² Executive Search Assists Fort Valley State University with CHRO Search
TM² Executive Search (TM²) has assisted in the recruitment of Sean Lyn as the new chief human resources officer of Fort Valley State University (FVSU). President Amanda Washington Lockett and associate principals Jessica Horton and Ndeh Anyu led the assignment. Mr. Lyn brings more than a decade of progressive human resources leadership experience in higher education. Before joining Fort Valley State University,
Bespoke Partners Opens New Office in Boston
Bespoke Partners has opened a new office in Boston to accommodate the firm’s growing local team and strengthen its presence in a key market for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The new office in Boston places Bespoke in proximity to leading software and SaaS clients in healthcare tech, cybersecurity, FinTech, MarTech and Adtech, GovTech and many more sectors. “Boston
The Questions to Ask an Executive Search Firm (That Most Don’t)
Browse a handful of executive search firm websites and they quickly begin to look alike. Every firm makes the same promises about senior expertise and deep networks, a new report from PierceGray. “They all claim to have a proven process and strong track record,” the study said. “There’s just one thing missing: the information you
The Christopher Group Retained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for CHRO Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to lead in its search for a chief human resources officer. Managing partner, Pam Noble, and Partner Jeff Wilbanks are leading the assignment. “The ACGME plays a vital role in shaping the future of
Resource Management Group Assists Biomerics with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of Kristin Mason as CFO of Biomerics, a vertically integrated contract manufacturer for the interventional medical device market in Salt Lake City, UT. “Kristin brings a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, operational rigor and growth experience,” said
Why Slow Hiring Processes Cost Companies Their Best Candidates
You’ve heard it countless times: “Hire slow, fire fast.” It’s sound advice in principle. Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate candidates before making an important hiring decision simply makes good sense. However, facilitating a comprehensive selection process and moving quickly are not mutually exclusive, according to a recent report from Noto Group’s Roy Notowitz. “It is a good thing
Bauer Harris Fills Senior Marketing Position for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Halpern as the vice president of marketing operations for PREMIER Bankcard. “Congratulations to Mark Halpern on his new role as VP, marketing operations at PREMIER Bankcard,” Bauer Harris said in a LinkedIn post. “We’re excited for Mark as he steps into this new
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director of the Real Estate Practice in the U.S.
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has named Sun-Sun de Swaan as managing director of the real estate practice in the U.S. She will work closely with Sheffield Haworth’s international real estate teams to build and strengthen the firm’s global search and advisory practice. “We are delighted to welcome Sun-Sun to Sheffield Haworth,” said
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
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,
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
Integrating Cultural Humility into the Coaching Process
Building a positive workplace culture has become one of the top priorities for organizations around the world. Since the pandemic, many employers have focused on building workplace environments in which their employees can feel safe, engaged, inspired, and productive. According to human capital experts and talent industry leaders, it is positive workplace culture that now
SHL Group Adds Former Hudson Exec
SHL Group, Ltd. has added Robert Morgan as president of the Americas operations. With experience in talent management both internationally and in the Americas, Mr. Morgan will help to maintain SHL's leadership and innovation in psychometric talent assessments. “With hiring companies facing the largest applicant pools in years, the use of proven, science-based talent assessment
Nosal Taps GM for Staffing Firm STAFFING FIRM
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Lauren E. Steel as vice president and general manager for CORESTAFF Services’ Western region. Ms. Steel was most recently a business development executive with WorkforceLogic (Nelson Staffing) in Sonoma and Pleasanton, CA, where she was responsible for VMS (Vendor Management System) solutions. Prior to that, she
Workday HR Selected by Sun Life Financial
Workday, Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Sun Life Financial to replace multiple legacy solutions with one global human resources system of record. “At Sun Life Financial our people are key to our success. Implementing a global human resources management system will strengthen how we manage and develop our talent,” said Louise
Taleo Retains New Marketing Exec
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has hired Shail Khiyara as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Mr. Khiyara has demonstrated success in sales and marketing, strategy and corporate development across domestic and international SaaS markets. “Taleo is at an inflection point in our company's history in terms of market leadership,
Andcor Companies Taps New CEO for Phraxis
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Michael J. Kallock as chairman and chief executive officer of Phraxis Inc. Dr. Kallok has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry and most recently has been Cardiovascular Systems Inc.'s chief scientific officer. Phraxis is an early stage medical device company engaged in advancing vascular access
Job Market Showing Gradual Improvement
For the third consecutive quarter, more employers are projecting they will increase headcount in the next three months while fewer employers are expecting staff cuts, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2009 Job Forecast. Activity on CareerBuilder's site also shows evidence that employers are ready to initiate growth strategies once again. Twenty-three percent of
B. E. Smith to Provide Interim Search Services to UHC
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has formed an agreement with B. E. Smith for interim management and executive search services. B. E. Smith is a full-service healthcare leadership solutions firm and a provider of interim leadership, permanent executive placements, and consulting solutions. “UHC is pleased to offer these important services from a highly experienced and
Lonergan Partners Places SVP Sales at Lantiq Deutschland
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Michael J. Thompson as senior vice president of sales at Lantiq Deutschland GmbH. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Most recently, Mr. Thompson led worldwide sales for the Handheld Business Unit at AMD. Prior to that, he was VP Americas sales for NemeriX. “Working with Lonergan Partners
Futurestep Appoints New CEO
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Byrne Mulrooney as chief executive officer. He will report to Korn/Ferry International CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm's global operating committee. During his almost 20 years at EDS and IBM, Mr. Mulrooney held executive positions in client services, sales, marketing and
Marsh & McLennan and Heidrick Launch Diversity Program
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) and Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International have named six minority-, LGBT- or women-owned search firms to their "Inclusion Network," a new diversity recruiting initiative the two firms announced last spring. Designed to attract a broader and more diverse talent pool to MMC the Inclusion Network program
J. Rovert Scott Adds Search Professionals in Asia
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added new executive search professionals to its Hong Kong office. The firm named David Hui, a 10-year veteran of the executive recruiting industry, as managing director and head of its Asia Pacific region, which already includes operations in Singapore. Additionally, Ivy Ng was appointed managing director, Mark Gaffney
RedGrave Group Names Non-Executive Director
London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Group has elected John Hunter as a non-executive director. Previously, Mr. Hunter worked with Brian Hamill, founding partner of Redgrave, at Imprint, where as served as group COO and later as Asia Pacific CEO. “I worked closely with John for six years, so am delighted to have him on board
ADP Solution to Include Talent Management Capabilities
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced the enhancement of ADP Workforce Now to include talent management capabilities designed to enable mid-sized organizations to find, grow and retain talent. ADP Workforce Now is a single-source, integrated solution that offers HR, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance and talent management functionality
Online Job Demand Unchanged in March
Online advertised vacancies slipped 29,600 to 3,927,000 in March, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Following three months of large increases, totaling about 750,000 advertised vacancies, February and March have shown a small combined decline of 97,000. In February, the latest month of unemployment numbers, there were 10.9 million, or
AIMS International Adds New Member Firm in Ukraine
AIMS International has added EBS as a member firm in Ukraine. “Joining AIMS International was as much of a decision for EBS as for our clients” said Helen Volska, founding partner and director at EBS. Ms. Volska said that EBS took this opportunity to participate in an international knowledge and skills exchange, which will help
Harvey Nash USA Opens New Houston Office
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, opened a new office in Houston's Energy Corridor to support its global energy and infrastructure clients. The office is Harvey Nash's ninth office in the U.S. The company also announced that Tim Hartley accepted a promotion to director of
Stepstone ASA to Sell Stepstone Solutions to HGCapital
StepStone ASA, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed an agreement to sell its StepStone Solutions talent management software division to European sector focused private equity investor HgCapital for a purchase price of EUR110 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April 2010, subject to usual closing conditions.
Tatum Releases Veloci-T Solutions for the C-Suite
Tatum LLC has launched VELOCI-T Solutions for the C-suite. Tatum developed these solutions to address the unique needs of top management teams, based on insight from the firm's 500+ C-level officers. “Today's management teams are operating highly complex organizations in the highest risk marketplace in our history. They are seeking new ways to quickly achieve
Rebound in Hiring Underway Reports New Study
The 2010 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 90.4 in March, climbing 7.1 points since February. It was the second month in a row that the Index showed headway in reducing unemployment. March 2010 hiring levels were more than double what they were a year ago (90.4 vs. 44.1). “It
Sucherman Consulting Adds Former NBC Sports Executive
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Michael Diegnan as search consultant. Mr. Diegnan joins the firm after spending more than 15 years in television and digital media in the sports industry. “We are pleased that Michael has joined us. Michael’s proven success
Simply Hired Creates New Site for Localized Job Search in Austria
Job search engine Simply Hired has launched a new localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at). With more than 60,000 available local job listings, Simply Hired's presence in Austria will directly benefit job seekers and bring new opportunities to local recruiters, employers and web publishers. The new site launches with a range of social job search
DHR Expands Chicago Office
Executive search firm DHR International appointed Peter Gomez as executive vice president and Susan Medina as executive vice president and diversity practice group leader. Both will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Throughout his search career, Mr. Gomez has conducted executive search assignments across multiple industries. His client base has included Fortune 500 and
Dowd Associates Completes Search for Mylan
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited John Miraglia as assistant treasurer for Mylan Inc. Mr. Miraglia is the formerly served as director of treasury at Pfizer. Mylan is a global manufacturer of generic prescription drugs, the company’s customers include wholesalers, distributors, retail drugstore chains, and government agencies. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes
Bullhorn Marketplace Launches Internet Destination
Bullhorn, a global provider of on-demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has launched Bullhorn Marketplace, the staffing and recruiting destination for software applications and services that extend the Bullhorn Platform. The Marketplace provides best-of-breed solutions that are integrated with Bullhorn and gives Bullhorn customers the ability to leverage the appropriate technology for their unique
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
